March 12, 2012

Mr. Kyle continued and stated that, since the towers have been there since 1976, the residents are used to seeing them. He also stated that the reason they want to use this specific tower is so they do not have to build another tower. Mr. Kyle stated that the cabinet, which houses the equipment, will be located inside an existing building located on the site under the tower. Mr. Kyle presented a photo board of four photos that were taken by Mr. Wolfson, the applicant’s radio frequency specialist who testified at the last meeting, and Chairman Neuer entered them into evidence as exhibit A-5. Mr. Kyle described the first photo that showed antennas on the tower. Chairman Neuer asked if that photo depicts the conditions of the tower today. Mr. Kyle replied no and said that the photo was taken approximately three years ago. Chairman Neuer asked what is different about the tower today and Mr. Kyle stated that the antennas are presently not on the tower. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kyle if there were any other differences and Mr. Kyle replied no. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Kyle how often he visited the site and Mr. Kyle replied twice. Mr. Buechler asked if he was in West Orange often and Mr. Kyle replied no but stated that he has been all over the neighborhood on two separate occasions. Chairman Neuer stated that he wanted to address the public safety issue and said that there is no structural report. Mr. Kyle said that the towers are inspected every five years. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kyle who makes those reports and where are they. Mr. Kyle said that he was not sure who actually prepared the reports but assumed that they are kept on file somewhere. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Kyle if he was aware that an inspection report was never submitted to this Board. Mr. Kyle replied yes, he knew that, but he felt that an inspection report does exist. The Chairman asked Ms. Borg if she has a copy of that report and Ms. Borg replied no. He asked. Mr. Keller if he has a copy of that report and Mr. Keller replied no. Mr. Kyle continued his testimony and detailed the negative criteria; reading from his report. He stated that microwave dishes are used for fast and efficient communication; especially sensitive data. He went on to describe the benefits for companies and their clients and why microwave is better than fiber optics especially if there is a natural disaster. Mr. Buechler

on; especially sensitive data. He went on to describe the benefits for companies and their clients and why microwave is better than fiber optics especially if there is a natural disaster. Mr. Buechler stated that if there ‘was a natural disaster, all communication equipment will be down. He said that towers will go down, just like all other equipment, and told Mr. Kyle that the example he is using is not good. Chairman Neuer stated that if a natural disaster did happen, one of their 500 or 600 ib. dishes could come crashing down on a resident. Mr. Kyle presented another photo board and Chairman Neuer asked to have it entered as Exhibit A-6. Mr. Kyle said the photos are pictures of existing antennas taken from a distance. Chairman Neuer asked if Mr. Kyle prepared all eight of the photos and Mr. Kyle replied yes. Mr. Kyle explained how the towers visually looked when taken from different locations. Ms. Borg asked Mr. Kyle where he took the photos and Mr. Kyle said that he took them from the Eagle Ridge Condo property. She asked if he took them from a distance or if’ he was closer to the tower and Mr. Kyle replied that he took them midway from the tower.