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Public Hearing of 11/18/2003 <br />Shirley Kronz, 5558 Revere, said she was concerned about property values. She would <br />like the tower back by the highway. Why put a 120 foot tower in a residential area? <br />Councilman Limpert said the towers are regulated by federal law. President O'Grady <br />said we can regulate for safety, etc but we cannot restrict. <br />Robert McFarland, 5492 Revere, is concerned about safety. He believes kids will try to <br />climb it. There are children living in this area and trucks and people will be going in and <br />out of there. <br />Dave Richards answered that service on the facility is done once a month by a technician, <br />and 95% of the maintenance is on the Bound level. The site will have an 8 foot fence <br />and landscaping. The first peg starts at the 20 foot level. <br />Bob Puinno, 27181 Gloucester, asked why this had to go in a residential area. <br />Dave Richards answered that, prior to settling on this location, they looked at six <br />different sites for this structure. For various reasons this site was chosen. The setback <br />from the nearest residential property lines are over 300 feet. This tower will replace a <br />light pole that is akeady there at the football field. A preliminary study by the FAA <br />shows no need to have a light on all the time. <br />Helen Garber, 27187 Gloucester, said the tower would be in her backyard, and it's not in <br />her best interests. <br />Don Stalter, asked Mr. Richards to talk about utilities. Would there be a backup <br />generator? <br />Dave Richards said there will be no additional light around the base. The base will be 8 <br />feet with landscaping. The tower will be obscure to most of the area. There are no plans <br />for a backup generator. <br />Henry Caster, 27501 Butternut Ridge, asked how notice was given. The Clerk explained <br />it was advertised in the newspaper and everyone within 1,000 feet of the area was <br />notified. <br />President O'Grady said that the ordinance would return to the BZD Committee on <br />Monday, December 1, at 7 p.m. and the Sprint representatives are invited to attend. <br />Councilman Gareau explained that notice for the Planning Commission is different as <br />only the adjacent property owners are notified. <br />Councilman Limpert suggested the residents share the information about the committee <br />meeting with their neighbors. <br /> <br />4 <br />