February 7, 2013

applications of similar scope. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Cottrell as an expert in the field of Engineering. Mr. Cottrell presented plans that were submitted with the application. Chairman Neuer asked to have the entire set of plans consisting of eight sheets with the revision date of 10/19/12 marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. Mr. Cottrell referred to sheet SP-2 of the plans and detailed the enlarged area where the flag pole and antennas will be located. He stated that AT&T will have six (6) antennas and T-Mobile will have six (6) antennas for a total of 12 antennas. Mr. Cottrell referred to sheet SP-3 stating that the cables will not be visible from the exterior and explained that the antennas will be mounted within the flag pole and will likewise not be visible. He also detailed where the equipment cabinets will be placed on the plans. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Cottrell who drew the plans; Mr. Cottrell stated that the plans were prepared by members of his firm. Mr. Cottrell stated that telephone and electric are the only utilities required at the site. He said that they are not proposing to install a generator because there is an internal battery that is used to backup the power, Mr. Cottrell stated that a technician visits the site every two to six weeks. He also said that no additional parking is being proposed. Chairman Neuer referred to the temporary 6°2” fence that they are proposing at the site. He asked Mr. Meese if the applicant wanted to amend the application requesting the additional variance for this fence. Mr. Meese said yes and asked to amend the application requesting a variance for the height of the temporary fence. The amendment was accepted. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Cottrell how they would prevent the flag pole from coming down during a hurricane. Mr. Cottrell said that 85 mph wind gust factors are built in during the calculations. He said that these calculations will be submitted when they apply for the permits because the Engineering Department requires that. Mr. Bullock asked Mr, Cottrell how this flag pole is similar to the existing flag pole in town which houses antennas; Mr. Cottrell said he did not know because he never saw that flag pole. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Cottrell to explain how they install the antennas within the flag pole; Mr. Cottrell said they move the fiberglass panels and place the antenna inside the

ever saw that flag pole. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Cottrell to explain how they install the antennas within the flag pole; Mr. Cottrell said they move the fiberglass panels and place the antenna inside the pole. In response to a question by Mr. Sussman the witness stated that the lower 80° of the pole is galvanized steel and the remainder of the pole is made of fiberglass with the antennas inside of this section of the pole. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Cottrell what color the pole will be; Mr. Cottrell said it will be painted white.