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David Madrigal, 6869 Massey Court, noted that he has issues related to the visual and health impact~. He advised that they live with visual and odor impacts of the DSRSD facility everyday. He noted that the addition of the second level on this building has taken away more of his view of the hills. He stated that he can't see how the existing screen will block the proposed antennas. He expressed his concerns about the health of his children, stating that there has not been sufficient research to make him comfortable. He urged the Commission not to approve the applications, noting that he believes there are a lot of other places in Pleasanton that could be considered that are not near a park. Gregory DuPuis, 6836 Payne Court, stated that the 300-foot setback should be maintained. He noted that he has concerns for his own children, as well as the people using the park and trails in that area. He asked what would prevent the request for the installation of additional antennas. He expressed concern about property values, noting that they currently deal with the impact of the sewage treaWaent plan and will have the impacts of the corporation yard for the park equipment. Cynthia Dileo-Tsuno, 6837 Payne Court, expressed concern about thc health impacts the antennas will have on her children. She noted that she purchased her home two years ago and was not aware of the extent of the problem of the treatment plant. She stated that the public storage area would be a better location for the antennas. Mr. Przybylo responded that the antennas are in compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines in terms of the EMF's that are emitted from the site. He agreed that the study on health risks are on-going, but should there be evidence in the future that causes the FCC to change its guidelines, Nextel will comply with the modifications. He noted that in this particular situation it makes more sense to have a 64-foot variance in order to construct a facility that is completely screened from the surrounding area. He advised that sites are prioritized as to need and capacity issues. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of reducing the power towards a certain direction in order lo decrease the impacts in the direction of the park and residences. The applicant noted that ~lucing the power also will reduce the distance and capacity. A motion was made by Commissioner Maas, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan to deny Case PDR-26/PV-14. Commissioner Arkin stated that he has read a lot of information about this topic and he feels that sleeping with an electric clock next to your head is a lot more dangerous than the proposed antennas. Commissioner Maas noted that the City has a 300-foot setback requirement in its ordinance that she believes should be adhered to. She noted that if this is approved, it opens the way for future variances to this setback. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 9, 2000 Page 6