February 7, 2013

Chairman Neuer stated that if the applicants decide to make this permanent they will have to come back (o this Board. He said that they have two years to see if there will be any negative impact. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kronk when they plan on starting; Mr. Kronk said they would like to start in ten (10) days hopefully. There were no further questions for Mr. Kronk from the Board. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Kronk; seeing none, Mr. Kronk was excused. Chairman Neuer asked the Board members if they wanted to waive the break and finish the hearing; the Board members agreed to waive the break. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Meese to summarize. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Meese if this flag pole was designed for just T-Mobile and AT&T; Mr. Meese replied yes. Mr. Meese stated that people come to rely on these carriers and the sooner they are back on air the better it is for public safety. He said that there will be no negative aesthetic impact and asked the Board to vote favorably. Chairman Neuer closed the public hearing and opened it for discussion by the Board. Mr. Sussman said that this is an excellent application that was well presented and he urged the Board to vote in favor. Mr. Bullock said that he has one concern. He said that only two carriers are applying tonight and that no other carriers will be able to put antennas on this flag pole. Chairman Neuer said that he will recommend only these two carriers can collocate on this tower. He said that certain conditions will be incorporated to prevent other carriers from utilizing this pole. The Chairman said that there is Federal Legislation that is in favor of collocation but because this is a temporary facility the Chairman believes this Board can prevent collocation. Chairman Neuer said that he urges the Board to approve this application subject to the following conditions: It is a temporary facility and as such no collocation of other carrier’s antennas on this flag pole; term of the variance is limited to two years; they must arrange to have the property owner record a form of deed restriction. Mr. Meese said the term should be two years from the time they have the building permit and if they need an extension then they must come back to the Board to explain why.