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CITY OF NORTH OLIVISTED ` "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" PLANPTIlXG COMMISSION 1VIINUTES - OCTOBEIt 14, 2003 IN COUNCIL CHAMBEItS 7:30 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Koeth called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. PRESENT: R. Koeth, M. Yager, S. Hoff-Smith, J. Lasko, C. Allen, and W. Spalding ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, Assistant Building Commissioner T. Rymarczyk, City Engineer G. Durbin, and Assistant Clerk of Commissions A. Kilbane R. REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES: The Planning Coinmission minutes dated September 23, 2003 have been submitted for approval. R. Koeth made a motion to approve the September 23, 2003 minutes as submitted. The motion was seconded by S. Hoff-Smith. Roll call on the motion: J. Lasko, W. Spalding, S. Hoff-Smith, M. Yager, and R. Koeth - Yes, C. Allan - Abstain. MOTION CARRIIED. Chairman Koeth announced the agenda will be inodified and the lot split proposals will be addressed first. (See Section IV. New Developments and Subdivisions) IIL BUII_,DING DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: 1. Cingular Wireless (CEn Power Tower; 31133 Loi•ain Road: The proposal consists of placing a Cingular Wireless antenna atop an existing CEI power tower, inserting an equipment shelter and placing a fence around the shelter. Note: variances are required. Applicant's Presentation Mr. Satarawala came forward on behalf of Cingular Wireless. He gave a brief summary of the previous proposal Cingular brought to the Planning Commission. He said the commission had suggested that they relocate the project and they have done that. They would like to collocate on a CEI power tower. He referred to a letter froin Ms. Deborah Farris, which grants a use permit. Mr. Satarawala explained that CEI owns the tower and the property across the road to the north, east and south of the site. He then reviewed the zoning and indicated they will need 3 variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals. He said that the radio frequency engineer, John Kovitch, is also present to answer any questions. Board Member Questions and Comments Mr. Koeth asked if the coverage area will be similar to the previously proposed site. Mr. Kovitch indicated the CEI tower is not the ideal location in terms of coverage. There was discussion about coverage issues. Mr. Koeth asked how high above the tower the antenna will be placed. Mr. Satarawala indicated it is 15 feet per the city code. He then offered pictures of the site to the board. Mrs. Hoff-Smith inquired about the size of the equipment shelter at the site. W. Satarawala said it will be 10 feet high and have a security light activated by a sensor. It will be fenced in and have arborvitae along the sides by the fence. Mr. Koeth asked Mr. Rymarczyk to review the variances needed. Mr. Rymarczyk explained the variances required: 1). antenna would be within 1/2 mile of existing cellular site, 2). the set back, 3). and no irrigation planned at location. W. Satarawala indicated there is no need for irrigation and CEI prefers no water near power towers. He then showed photographs of the actual insert. The board members discussed the location of the insert on the tower. An audience member asked for clarification on where the insert would go. Three audience meinbers then stepped forward and reviewed plans with Mr. Satarawala and Mr. Koeth. Mr. Yager commented that it would be nice if the lower part of the site had landscaping along Lorain Road where the fencing is. Mr. Satarawala said it is not a problem to add more landscaping. They