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<br />r-- <br /> <br />flagpole with three antennas and then they would submit an another application for an additional <br />facility in the immediate neighborhood. <br /> <br />Ms. Sausedo stated that they are committed to providing a quality project with the least visual <br />impacts. She asked that the Planning Commission provide clear direction tonight and agendize <br />this application to come back as quickly as possible. <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Maas closed the public input on this item. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kameny stated that he likes the flag pole proposal. With regard to the tree pole, <br />he advised that he would like to see more foliage in front of the panels to make it look like a tree. <br />He stated that he would like to see a tree that fits in with the existing trees <br /> <br />Vice Chairperson Maas stated that she would also like the tree pole to look like a tree. <br />Discussion ensued about the types of trees that could be planted to replace the ash trees. <br /> <br />Commissioner Kameny commented that there is tree pole on the west side ofI-680 near Stone <br />Valley Road that looks like a real tree. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin advised that he is hearing the Commissioners say that the tapering of the <br />tree from the base to the top needs to be consistent in a straight line so that it looks reasonable. <br />He noted that to accomplish this the Nextel antenna array needs to be moved closer in or the <br />branches need to be made wider. <br /> <br />r- <br /> <br />Commissioner Arkin commented that he doesn't care if Cingular wants to construct the flagpole, <br />as long as it looks like the photo simulation. Commissioner Kameny stated that he also doesn't <br />care if Cingular determines to proceed with its flag pole application. <br /> <br />Ms. Sausedo stated that she heard discussion this evening directing Cingular to go back to its <br />flag pole concept. She asked if this is accurate, is the Planning Commission asking Sprint and <br />Nextel to come back with a tree that better camouflages the antennas that are attached to the tree, <br />with foliage that creates a more conical-shaped tree. She asked for confirmation that the <br />Planning Commission is happy with the concept of the tree that is being presented as long as the <br />antenna structures are completely stealth. <br /> <br />Mr. Pavan advised that the placement of a flagpole on top of the storage facility would require a <br />peer review, and the City's peer reviewer is on vacation until September. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the placement of the flagpole. Vice Chairperson Maas advised that <br />she would only be in favor of the flagpole ifit were located in front ofthe Lock-It-Up Storage <br />facility. There was agreement that the only way that a flagpole would be accepted in conjunction <br />with the tree pole is if the flagpole is installed in from of the facility. <br /> <br />Mr. Pavan noted that if it is determined that the tree pole will only have two carriers, <br />consideration needs to be given as to whether the Sprint and Nextel antennas can be lowered on <br />the tree pole. <br /> <br />,--. <br /> <br />PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES <br /> <br />August 8, 2001 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br />