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television aerials, antennas, and transmission towers be setback 1,000 feet from the 1-580 and 1-680 freeway rights-of-way. Mr. Pavan presented the staff report, noting that the code amendment was prompted by an application to place a FM antenna on the Wyndham Garden Hotel. He provided clarification regarding the proposed text amendment and advised that staffis recommending that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Code amendment. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Pavan clarified that the 300 foot setback from sensitive land uses was not provided for in the original Code language. He further noted that this is a minimum setback distance, but each application would be reviewed individually and a greater setback could be required. Commissioner Arkin expressed concern about the health issues surrounding a high powered FM transmitter. He asked what type of analysis was done to determine that the installation ora high power transmitter, which is much more high powered that a cell antenna, is appropriate. Mr. Pavan advised the proposal before the Commission this evening is for the Code change and that the application for the antenna is still pending. He noted that determinations regarding safety v~uld made for each individual application. Mr. Pavan further advised that peer review would be completed for each proposal. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose and intent of the Code modifications and how antenna heights will be controlled. Mr. Swift advised that the maximum height allowances are still governed by regulations for various zoning districts and that this Code amendment is an attempt to streamline the approval process. Commissioner Arkin questioned whether the towers could be used for something else if the antennas become obsolete. Mr. Swift responded that the approval is granted for the use. PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED Mr. Franklin A. Dancy, LCC International Inc., 3497 Breakwater Court, Hayward, advised that he concurs with staff's recommendation. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Dancy stated that his company's customers will be anyone that has the new three-band radios that will be coming out this fall in the new cars, as well as anyone who purchases the new radio and retrofits it into an older car. He noted tl~t they plan to provide coverage throughout the country. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Maas made a motion recommending approval of Case PRZ-5, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A.' Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 13