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NORTH OLMSTED CITY COUNCIL `'~"°' MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 19, 2000 7 P.M. Present: Council President Saringer, Council Members Gareau, Kesler, Limpert McKay, Miller, Nashar, O'Grady Also Present: Mayor Musial, Clerk of Council Semen Council President Saringer called the public hearing to order at 7 p.m in Council Chambers, 5200 Dover Center Road, North Olmsted, Ohio. President Saringer announced that the public hearing was being held with regard to Ordinance 98-130 which amends the Zoning Code to add a new Chapter 1151, `°Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Regulations and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Overlay District." AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Councilman Gareau • This legislation is a proactive approach to future development and construction of towers in North Olmsted since the city does not have regulations in place at this time. The companion Ordinance 98-131 will supplementally zone certain parcels into the WTFO District. • There is a tower in Claque Park; however, there is no pending proposal for another tower in the city at this time. Councilman McKay • There currently is a tower in Claque Park and at one time there had been a proposal to construct one on Recreation Center property, which was not a very good place. Consequently, it was determined that we need regulations and a specific zone for these towers. Councilman Nashar • These ordinances are being introduced to protect the residents of the city. Councilman O'Grady • As he understands the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, the city is permitted to regulate towers but not restrict them. He asked consultant, Todd Hunt, who was present to speak about the difference between restricting and regulating.