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Mark Lobaugh, Complete Wireless Consulting Inc., applicant on behalf of Verizon Wireless, stated that after 15 months of putting together studies and photo simulations, revising exhibits and photo simulations, and changing meeting dates, he was informed in December 2010 that his application was being summarily removed from review due to the 300-foot radius regulation. He indicated that he was somewhat perplexed about why this notification came so late and stated that this is something the applicant should be apprised of within the first 30 to 60 days. Mr. Lobaugh stated that they are disputing the 300-foot regulation. He noted that the parcel designated residential would never be developed as residential because it is actually part of the Arroyo Trail and lies on the other side of the sound wall from the residential area. He stated that he thinks the intent of the regulation is to provide some separation between cellular use and residential development, and in this case, the wireless facility will clearly be 300 feet away from residences. Mr. Lobaugh stated that the measurement was taken from the corner of the parcel to the outside edge of their leased area. He noted that that their proposed site is roughly 40 feet long and that they are close to being within that 300 feet.He added that despite what the staff report states, they have met with the Sewer District, and there is some wiggle room for moving the site somewhat to the south. He indicated that he is confident that if they look into this further, they could accommodate the 300-foot setting. He asked the Commission to approve their appeal and be allowed to return to the Commission to present the project in its entirety and receive a full ruling on their application. Commissioner Olson referred to Brian Dolan’s letter to Mr. Lobaugh, dated December 2, 2010, and noted that in the final paragraph, Mr. Dolan states that he regrets the zoning inconsistency that was only recently discovered and offered to continue to work with Mr. Lobaugh to find another suitable location for Verizon. He added that Mr. Lobaugh has indicated that the tower can be moved southward on the site to comply with the 300-foot rule; however, he remembers bringing this up at an earlier hearing and was told it could not be done. He inquired if, in the spirit of that paragraph, staff and the applicant can work together to find another site. Mr. Lobaugh stated that they are happy to talk about this. He noted that they were presented a site farther north along I-680, which is the DSRSD site. He indicated that they looked into that and determined that it would not serve their purpose because is too close to their other Verizon site. He added that other alternative sites presented by staff would not work either. Commissioner Blank inquired why the antenna cannot be moved 40 feet south on this site. Mr. Lobaugh replied that they can look into this; however, for today’s meeting, they are looking for a ruling on their appeal and will move forward after that. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, January 26, 2011 Page 4 of 50