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that Mr. Satarawala refer to the minutes. He said that Mr. Kovitch had indicated that section is too narrow, and it would have made construction more difficult. He added that even if it is more difficult, if it helps our residents, then he is for it. 1VIr. Satarawala said that along with the propagation map that shows the AT&T site, he has another map. Mr. Koeth told him to leave it with the clerk so the board will have it for the next meeting. Mr. Spalding asked if they could see some kind of coverage dynamics or some indication of what the coverage differential would be from 150 feet to 190 feet. Mr. Lasko said his understanding is that even if they construct a 190-foot pole, the actual array would only be mounted at 150 feet up the pole. Mr. Satarawala said that would be the case at this location at Stearns. He said Cingular would be happy to construct a 150-foot pole at this site. Mr. Koeth said he does not want the state to dictate they have to go up another 40 feet. Mr. Satarawala said there is a regulation, First Energy's, that on the power tower inserts, if they are only 100 feet tall, by their own code for electrical safety, they can only erect something above that structure by 10-20 feet. The maximum height they can get on the CEI easement is 120 feet and they would be farther away from the center area they are having problems with. Mr. Koeth told him to put up a tower north of that too. Mr. Satarawala said he will follow through and let O.D.O.T. know the board's needs. Mr. Spalding asked if the number one location is along the First Energy right of way. 1dIr. Sataravvala said no, the number one location is Rodger's Towing in Olmsted Township. Mr. Koeth said that location is right next to the right of way. Mr. Sataradvala said they are only allowed on business or commercial property in Olmsted Township per their zoning code. Mr. O'Malley said he would refer them to the building department for an interpretation of the zoning code and whether or not a certain site is going to be permitted. Certainly, the applicant has correctly stated the right of way is a permitted use. The overlay district was laid out to direct the towers to the industrial zone and along the high-tension wires is also a permitted use. There is a procedure for a conditional use permit to locate towers in other areas. The city has located towers on park property, and the school district may have been considered. In addition to the alternatives that are being recommended for the company to explore, he is suggesting they look at alternative locations along the right of way. He said it may not be specifically in the right of way but can be along side it. He said they can look at alternative sites within the right of way proper that would have a lessor adverse affect. He said there may be a patch of woods along the highway that perhaps could be incorporated into the right of way and could be a feasible location. Mr. Koeth mentioned there is a commerciaUindustrial area down the road along I-480, about a 1/4-mile away. Mr. Satarawala asked for clarification on the area being referred to. He said he was only given permission to look at a certain area. Mr. Koeth said he now has permission to look elsewhere and suggested he see what he can come up with. J. Lasko made a motion for Cingular Wireless to be tabled notwithstanding any concerns regarding the 60 day timeliness requirement based upon the fact that the commission right now cannot take action inasmuch as the applicant has not been able to provide the commission with the inforanation ancl/or specifically the representatives from the Ohio Department of Transportatnon that it requested at the previous meeting and as a result, both the representative from O.D.O.T., Mr. Kovitch, the radio frequency engineer, wall also return at the next meeting, together with the ndditaonal site location analysis that has been requested by the commission and that this matter is tabled until that information is provided at the discretion of the applicant at a mee#ing in the future. The motion was seconded by W. Spalding and unanimously approved. Audience Questions and Comments 1VIr. Thomas O'Grady was in attendance and asked the chairman if there would be opportunity for citizen comments. Mr. Koeth said since the matter is tabled, there probably will not be that chance. He said if there is a representative that is prepared to say something other than what has already been discussed, they may proceed. IVIrs. Hoff-Smith said since they are making suggestions about the south side site, she would like to hear how the residents feel. Mr. O'Ga-ady stepped forward and thanked the board for the indulgence in allowing the citizens to comment. He said he is present for 9