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4. REVISIONS AND OMISSIONS TO THE AGENDA r Staff requested that Item 6.c., PAP-39 (PDR-191, Cingular), be heard under "Matters Continued for Decision," and that Item 6.a., PRZ-16, City of Pleasant on, be heard after Item 6.b. The Planning Commission agreed with this request. 5. MATTERS CONTINUED FOR DECISION a. P AP-39 (PDR-191, Cin2ular Wireless), Appellant: Randy Cazinha Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval to allow the construction of six wireless communication panel antennas and related equipment on the roof of the existing building located at 3875 Hopyard Road. Zoning for the property is PUD - I/C-O (Planned Unit Development - Industrial/Commercial-Office) District. Jerry Iserson noted that staff had presented its report at the last meeting. He summarized by stating that the proposed wireless antennas meet the City's wireless antenna ordinance. He noted that the ordinance was developed a few years ago by a citizen's group with representatives from the wireless industry, as well as concerned residents and experts in the field. He further noted that staff believes that the ordinance is consistent with Federal law and addresses concerns of residents in the community. Mr. Iserson advised that the appellant is concerned about the effects of the antennas on property values of the residents. He noted that the appellant has submitted a letter to the Planning Commission this evening with signatures from other residents on his street and some additional material for the Commission's deliberation. Mr. Iserson advised that staff r continues to recommend approval of the original application. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED. Randy Cazinha, 6150 Homer Court, advised that when they looked at homes in other areas they noticed that some of the homes in San Ramon near the high power lines were quite a bit cheaper than others and that the homes in the Val Vista area near the sewage plant were selling for a considerable amount less. He advised that now there is a proposal to install some cellular transmission antennas near the residence they purchased. He reported that in researching information on the Internet and speaking with others, he has found that there is an increase in public awareness regarding the negative impacts of cellular transmission antennas in areas where people are living. He noted that it is that public concern that will significantly reduce the attractability and saleability of his property and the property of others. He advised that the residents of every house he went to on his court agreed with these concerns, Mr. Cazinha advised that he realizes that the City had a committee in May 1998, but noted that this is quite a long time ago for the electronic field. He reported that public concerns have grown significantly since that time, and perhaps it is to time to revise the City's personal wireless facilities ordinance. He noted that he has provided a short list of ideas that the City might want to consider in the review of the ordinance. Mr, Cazinha reported that there are 23 children residing on Homer Court. - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 25, 2002 Page 2