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Minutes · Apr 20, 2017

April 20, 2017

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Mr. Penesso presented Map 3 of the proposed coverage centerline dated December 21, 2016 that was marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification and detailed what the proposed coverage would be strictly on the site. Mr. Penesso presented Map 4 of the composite coverage with a rooftop antenna dated December 21, 2016 that was marked as Exhibit A-4 for identification. Mr. Penesso referred to Exhibit A-4 and detailed it. He stated that a rooftop antenna does not provide the coverage needed. Mr. Penesso presented Map 6 of the Shillelagh site composite coverage dated February 12, 2017 that was marked as Exhibit A-5 for identification. Mr. Penesso referred to Exhibit A-5 showing the flag pole antenna on the Shillelagh site and detailed the gaps in coverage in the proposed location. Mr. Keller asked Mr. Penesso if they could put the antennae on the roof of the Shillelagh site’s existing building to achieve the coverage; he said no. Mr. Penesso said that they could achieve coverage northeast but not northwest or south of the proposed site. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Penesso if they would get the same coverage if the antennae were designed on the inside of the monopole; he said that it could be done but they would have to stack the equipment inside and the monopole would have to be taller and bulkier. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Penesso. Robert Giordano approached the podium and stated that he lives at 22 West View Road. He asked Mr. Penesso if he was aware that there was an application before the Zoning Board that was denied approximately seven years ago involving the fire house property that was mentioned in his testimony; he said no. Mr. Giordano asked Mr. Penesso if he was aware that there are antennae on the rooftop of 405 Northfield Avenue; he said yes. 11

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