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? what we are against. M[r. Koeth reviewed that homeowners have antennas on their homes now that are receiving R F waves from satellites with much higher readings. Mr. Holly did not believe that the two issues could be compared, the law states that these anteimas are not to be placed lower then 5 stories the antennas on our homes are different. Mr. Koeth commented that in the near future this type of wireless communication might replace all the wires and power line in North Olmsted. Mr. Asseff believes that the city will benefit from this type of technology, as it will bring more jobs to the City of North Olmsted. Mr. Holly disagreed as the two buildings involved where all ready at 95% occupancy now. There are people being displaced from apartments in the Westberry for these antennas. Mr. Asseff commented that the city stands to gaui both esthetically and tax wise. Mr. Holly strongly disagreed. Mr. Tallon commented that the City of North Olmsted has to follow the guideluies that have been set forth by the FCC. This technology was made a like and similar use to the towers that exists now. Currently there are neither guidelines for satellite dishes nor this type of antenna and in the near future, they will be allowed anywhere. The reason the applicant's are here is because the city put them under like and similar use as they did not fit the requirements of the wireless ordinance. Therefore, the City is responsible for the position they are in. Mr. Holly remarked that the applicants do not meet the codes that is why they are going to Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr, Tallon suggested that all of the cities ordinances are not perfect aiid can not cover everything, that is why the Board of Zoning Appeals was established. The applicants do not need our approval to go to the Board of Zoning Appeals they just have to prove that it is no fault of their own that they need the variances. The Plaruiing Commission will try to make sure that the a.ntennas are buffered as much as possible from the residents but we have to follow our guidelines. Mr. Holly believes things are going to snowball, this is a 5-story requirement being decreased to a 2-story. AlIowing this request will not increase the number of tenants ul the building. If the City allows a 3-story variance now the amount of antennas on this building will increase. Mr. Conway from Kennedy ridge indicated that the antennas would be right in his back yard where he will have to look at it. The other neighbors and I will be trying to get our taxes lowered because it will decrease the value of our homes. Why not just throw out the code aiid allow them to put the antenna in your back yard. The board would not want it in their backyards. He suggested that the applicants use fiber optic telephone lines to accomplish the same thing. The applicant is not concerned for the neighbors, but "hopefully" the board members are. Mr. Tallon suggested that he understood that the neighbors are concerned about seeing the antennas. The antennas will be shielded from the resident's. The board has to follow the FCC regulations, esthetics is what the board has to looks at. By shielding, the antenna there will be no impact on the property values of the neighbors. Mr. Zoltan a neighbor from Kennedy Ridge Road is bothered that health issues are a inute issue. He suggested that only half of the residents received notice for the first meeting and nothing was mentioned about Teligent II at the first meeting. At the first meeting, the anteiuia would be l Ofeet high and now they say it will only be 2feet high which is it? Things keep changing from one meeting to the next. With all that keeps changing it means that it is fishy. Ms. Spence from Kennedy Ridge suggested that most of her concerns had been addressed. Ms. Spence suggested that the City purposely did not notify residents and suggested that they were not told of two antennas just one. She voiced her frustration over meetulgs being canceled aiid suggested that the board members where paid to be present. She believes tliat health issues should be explored further. She questioned who would maintain the airtetuias once they are put in place if the applicants move out. She suggested that it was not the technology they are against, they just wa.nt the code followed. Mr. Asseff coirunented that the antenna could have a stipulation that if it went unused for more then 2 months it would have to be removed. Mr. Kurlander indicated that their lease stipulates that the antenna must be removed if the lease is not renewed. Mr. Dubelko indicated that the code stipulated that if the antenna was not used within a 90day period it has to be removed. Mr. Dubelko reviewed that the ordinance was written to deal with the sighting of towers aiid it is on the descending end that the towers have to be a certain height. If the antenna is located on the tower then that building has to be a 5-story height. The Cities ordinance was written for