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-, Heidi White, 6143 Homer Court, advised that she agrees with her neighbors that she would not buy near the sewage plant or near large telephone poles or on landfill. She reported that their home is their investment and the potential health impact is something people perceive in determining the value of a home. Helen Sullivant, 3961 Alma Court, advised that she lives in Val Vista, but has investment property on Ruxton Court. She noted that the lights in someone's home could have a higher output than the 400 watts output of these antennas. She stated that she does not feel there is a health issue or a property valuation issue. Preben Nielsen, 6162 Homer Court, noted that the ordinance was adopted in 1998 and that the protocols are constantly changing. He expressed concern with having potential problems with his home network and satellite connection because of the installation of the proposed antennas. He suggested that the ordinance be revisited in light of all the new protocols. Mr. Cazinha stated that he feels Cingular should be asked to construct a pole at a different location. He further stated that he feels the ordinance should be revisited. Ms. Hill reported that she has a report that was made available at the outreach meeting on September 27, which shows that the proposed site complies with the FCC requirements. She noted that they are operating on a bandwidth from 1850-2100 spectrum, which is licensed to Cingular Wireless. r In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin, Mr. Iserson confirmed that the ordinance provides for multi-carriers to use the same facility. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Iserson advised that the tree pole and flagpole located at the Lock-It-Up Storage facility are at least 300 feet from the new Val Vista Park. Mr. Iserson noted that all of the antennas which have been approved since the ordinance was adopted have met the required setbacks. Commissioner Roberts moved to deny Case P AP-39, thereby approving Case PDR-191, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "B." Commissioner Roberts noted that the antennas are stealth and meet all of the Federal requirements and the requirements of the ordinance. Commissioner Kameny seconded the motion. r Commissioner Sullivan advised that he will not support the motion. He stated that he realizes the ordinance was developed through a community effort, but because of the number of residents who are opposed to this antenna, he feels that the City may have missed the mark with the ordinance and it may need to be revisited. He also noted that a lot has happen since 1998 in the cellular industry and some of that information should be taken into consideration. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 25, 2002 Page 4