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PLANNING & DESIGN COMMISSION CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2013 ROLL CALL Chairman Malone called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present: Greg Malone, Ralph Bohlmann, Julie Nader, David Anderson, Rosemary Walker Absent: Don Rerko Staff: Planning & Development Director Kimberly Wenger, Assistant Law Director Bryan O'Malley, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Malone moved, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve the Planning & Design Commission minutes of March 27, 2013 which passed 5-0. OLD BUSINESS CMS13-06 Victoria Plaza LLC 26101 Country Club Blvd Representative: Mary Marshall, Communication Infrastructure Corporation TRF Services Ms. Wenger said at the last meeting the commission reviewed the requirements for the conditional use. The commission tabled the request and asked the applicant to return and provide details of the type of safety barriers and signage that would be installed to ensure at no time anyone would be in jeopardy of walking in front of the microwave dishes. She asked if the applicant could provide written documentation that the proposed configuration of safety barriers would ensure no one could walk in the path of microwaves including those that might emit from the sides. Ms. Marshall said the area which the antenna broadcas: is a straight directional point to point with no more than a one foot side exposure. The entire rooftop is managed by Crown Castle International and the only individuals that will be on the roof are from the managing company who know the safety precautions to take when on the rooftop and the buildings maintenance technicians which should see the precaution signs affixed to all antennas atop the roof. Mr. Malone asked if the portable railing system would be bolted to the rooftop. Ms. Marshall said the safety railing is weighted and they would be minimally bolted to the rooftop so they could be removed for maintenance of the area and to ensure there is no rooftop leakage. Ms. Nader said the commission asked that a professional with a background in microwave emissions provide information on the microwave emissions and safety precautions needed. Ms. Marshall said their microwave engineer is on vacation but she can provide such details in writing if the commission requests and will turn it in with their submittals for permits. Ms. Nader asked if the rooftop was a keyed access and if during a fire the rooftop isn't accessible to the residents and Ms. Marshall said that was correct. Mr. Anderson said the engineer drawings, safety barriers shown and posted signage appeared to block direct access to the antennas. Mr. Bohlmann suggested the commission require the barriers be securely affixed to the rooftop as a condition of approval.