May 17, 2012

Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any opinions regarding this application or wanted to offer any testimony. He reminded them that there was a five minute limit. Gerald Gurland approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated he lived at 296 Araneo Drive and asked for clarification regarding the statement saying that the applicant will make changes to the tower. Chairman Neuer said that, currently, the tower meets the F code. He said that if they add to the tower then they have to upgrade to the G code. Mr. Gurland stated that he was also concerned with the wind velocity and wanted to know if the tower could sustain winds of 100 mph. Mr. Chang, the structural engineer for the applicant, approached the podium. Chairman Neuer stated that Mr. Chang was previously sworn and. continued under oath. Mr. Chang testified that, based on the new code, the tower will sustain 100 mph winds. Yanmeng Gan approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Gan stated that all of the residents of Eagle Ridge have concerns about health and their property values. Chairman Neuer closed the record and invited comments from the other Board members. Seeing none, he went on to say that he is not a big fan of these towers and explained why. He explained that this Board is created and governed by the Municipal Land Use Act and the Board’s power to act is circumscribed within the guidelines of the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Neuer said that he was instrumental in having the other application for microwave dishes, which came before this Board, denied but he does not think this one should be. He said that if this application is to be approved the Board must include a condition which requires the owner to upgrade the tower. The Chairman stated that he has empathy for the residents of Eagle Ridge but reminded them that the tower was there before the development. He said that it is only two dishes they are installing, one 6’ and one 2’ in diameter and, although he does not like the comment that there is no visual impact, he thinks that the impact is not that harsh, Chairman Neuer said that he is of the opinion that the applicant has established the positive and negative criteria. He also stated that he appreciated the testimony of Mr. Chang who, in his opinion, is a very honorable man and very credible. Chairman Neuer presented a motion to approve the

e and negative criteria. He also stated that he appreciated the testimony of Mr. Chang who, in his opinion, is a very honorable man and very credible. Chairman Neuer presented a motion to approve the application with the condition that, prior to installation of the antenna, the applicant or owner of the tower will make the improvements to the tower to comply with the G standard as described in the two structural analysis reports prepared by Mr. Chang and as referenced in the reports of the Board Engineer. Mr. Steinhart seconded. The vote was as follows: Buechler: - Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Gabry: Yes Weiss: - Quentzel: Yes Chairman Neuer —- Yes Sacks: -