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.-. Pat Sausedo, 4634 Chabot Drive, represented Sprint PCS. She advised that she feels the direction of the Planning Commission has been reflected in the proposal they are presenting this evening. She noted that she feels the details and photo simulations presented this evening will clarify exactly what Sprint and Nextel are proposing for the Lock It Up Storage site. .-. Dennis Martin, 4634 Chabot Drive, represented Sprint PCS. Mr. Martin advised that the design of the tree pole they are presenting this evening responses to the comments made at the Planning Commission's August 8 workshop. He noted that in response to comments in staffs memo to the Planning Commission they have prepared some additional photo simulations. Copies of these new photo simulations were distributed to the Commission. Mr. Martin provided information regarding the tree pole design, including the height of the pole, proposed materials, and placement of the antennas. He noted that with regard to the height ofthe lowest limbs of the tree pole, it is the applicant's opinion that the lower 15 feet of the pole will only be seen by employees of the DSRSD property, and will not be visible from the freeway because of the existing foliage, or visible from the proposed park or existing homes to the east of the property because the view would be obscured by the building. He noted that the area for the location of the pole is limited and staff has included a condition of approval to plant three eucalyptus trees in this area to replace the existing trees that will be removed and to assist in screening the bottom of the tree pole. He commented that there is limited area to extend the lower branches of the tree pole and still accommodate the three eucalyptus trees. He further commented that the area of the location of the tree pole includes a walkway and stairway for access to the Lock It Up Storage facility. He asked that the Commission keep these factors in mind when reviewing the height and extension of the lower branches of the tree pole. Mr. Martin asked that this item be placed on the next Planning Commission agenda for approval. Discussion ensued regarding the drawing of the proposed tree pole and the photo simulation provided this evening. Commissioner Kameny stated that he feels the photo simulation does not look like the engineered drawing. Mr. Martin advised that the drawing shows the tree branches extending down to the height of the eight-foot wall. He stated that the photo simulation provider did not include branches lower than 15 feet on the tree because he probably would have the view that nobody would see the bottom 15 feet of the tree, other than someone driving through the DSRSD property. Mr. Martin reported that he has directed the photo simulation preparer to put the lower branches back on the tree pole. Mr. Martin stated that he would ask the Commission as to why it feels these branches are appropriate. Commissioner Kameny advised that if the photo simulations represented the drawings he would have no problem with the proposal. Ms. Eisenwinter noted that the plans and the photo simulations need to be consistent. Mr. Martin advised that they would provide photo simulations for the next hearing that will exactly match the plans. Mr. Martin also advised that they do not have a problem with the "Dark Earth" color. Ms. Sausedo stated that they have worked very hard to design this proposal in accordance with the staffs and Commission's directions. She noted that the project adheres to the 300-foot setback requirements in the City ordinance, it is totally stealth, and it is a co-located facility. She requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting, at which time they will have new photo simulations delivered to staff that totally and completely reflect the design of the --- PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2001 Page 7