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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER MATTERS Matter Continued for Decision: a. PAP-148, Mark Lobaugh/Complete Wireless Consulting Inc. Appeal of the Zoning Administrator’s denial of design review application for the construction of a 65-foot tall faux pine tree to be operated as a wireless facility for Verizon Wireless at 6890 Koll Center Parkway. Zoning for the property is PUD-I/C-O (Planned Unit Development – Industrial/Commercial- Office) District. This item was continued from the September 22, 2010 meeting. Janice Stern presented the staff report and gave a brief summary of the appeal and the proceedings at the last meeting. She noted that the neighbors had submitted another letter regarding their opposition to the project, a copy of which had been provided to the Commissioners. Commissioner Blank stated that the consultant’s report mentions one two-foot microwave dish and one four-foot microwave dish mounted on the faux tree. He inquired what the heights of the dishes are. Ms. Stern replied that she did not know and that the representative from Verizon could respond when he makes his presentation.She then introduced the City's wireless consultant, Mr. Peter Gruchawka of Accord Communications. Mr. Gruchawka stated that he was contracted by the City to review information submitted for the Verizon application to determine whether the pole could be of a different height or the facility located at a different building. He indicated that this can only be done by reviewing the data submitted by Verizon.He added that, to his knowledge, Verizon has submitted two coverage maps showing the existing coverage, the simplistic view from their current network, and enhanced coverage by adding this particular site. Mr. Gruchawka stated that from a technical standpoint, the maps do not provide enough information to determine what the real changes would be. He noted that there are no indications of the signal strength Verizon is trying to achieve or the areas for which Verizon is trying to enhance coverage. He added that no technical information was provided with respect to the alternative sites; only simple statements that they would not work. He indicated that he needs more information in order to arrive at a conclusion that would be objective, based on the criteria Verizon is looking at. Commissioner Blank inquired if the maps included proposed signal-to-noise ratios. Mr. Gruchawka replied that they did not. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, October 27, 2010 Page 4 of 17