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other locations. He advised that the Lock It Up Storage facility was considered as an alternative <br />site, but that he feels the DSRSD site is the best alternative for Nextel's coverage objectives and <br />for the City of Pleasanton, in that the facility can be completely screened from views from the <br />surrounding area. He stated that he believes the three findings for the variance can be made and <br />asked the Commission to consider what makes more sense from the City standpoint: installation <br />of a completely screened facility or the construction of a 60-foot monopole tower. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the federal guidelines for EMF emissions, the proposed antenna <br />heights, and the number, and type of antennas required if other locations are selected. The <br />construction materials for the monopole antennas were also discussed. Staff'noted that the <br />proposed antennas on the DSRSD site are well below the federal EMF emission guidelines. Mr. <br />Przybylo noted that they have three facilities within a mile of the 580-680 corridor and that they <br />are at capacity. <br /> <br />Kal Hermann, representing Sprint Wireless Facilities, Inc., stated that the proposed antennas and <br />equipment will be completely hidden behind the existing screening. He advised that the <br />antenmls are needed to fill a hole in the coverage areas in the 680/Johnson Drive area. He further <br />advised that this location makes the most sense out oftbe four alternatives. He advised that as <br />requested by staff, they looked at the possibility of installing the antennas at the Lock It Up <br />Storage facility, but noted that there are various problems associated with this location, including <br />visual impacts. He further noted that the EMF emissions of the proposed antennas on the <br />DSRSD site are within the FCC guidelines. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the antenna needs of both Sprint and Nextel and how the antenna <br />locations are determined. It was noted that the applicant is working on more applications for <br />antenna sites within the City. <br /> <br />In response to a question from Commissioner Kameny regarding the antennas located at <br />McKinley Park, staff advised that some of those antennas are for the City's emergency services. <br /> <br />PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED <br /> <br />Katie Ryan, 6746 Payue Road, noted that Julia DuPuis had attended several previous meetings <br />but may be arriving late as this item appeared later on the agenda. She stated that she is opposed <br />to allowing the antennas in this area, noting that she doesn't believe any thing more should be <br />built in their backyards, as they currently must live with the DSRSD treatment plant. She <br />advised that she is a scientist and her job consists of research. She noted that because the <br />technology is so new and innovative, no long-term research has been done on the effects of the <br />emitted radiation on children or adults. She noted that the expansion of the park will <br />dramatically increase the number of children that will be utilizing thc park. She advised that she <br />is concerned that there has not been long-term research to determine if the levels of radiation are <br />safe. She noted other situations where products had been approved by the Federal Government <br />and later withdrawn because they were found to be harmful. She reiterated her opposition to the <br />proposal, and advised that several other residents on Payne Road oppose the installation of the <br />antennas. <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 9, 2000 Page 5 <br /> <br /> <br />