MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Conner, A. Wendy Longo, Michael Main, William Keohan, David Peck, and Marc Betti.
MEMBER ABSENT: Robert Richard
Mr. Conner called the meeting to order and explained procedures for the evening.
CASE NO. 3445 – KEVIN and PAUL KELLEHER – BRIAN’S WAY
Sitting: Peter Conner, A. Wendy Longo, William Keohan, Michael Main, and David Peck.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Mr. Stefani, Flaherty & Stefani, representing the petitioner, said that there are four existing non-conforming structures on the property. The petitioner moved one of the structures with the Board’s approval about two years ago and is now requesting to relocate a second structure.
No public comment was offered.
Hearing closed.
VOTE:
Mr. Peck made a motion to approve Case No. 3445 with condition that final site plan depicting driveway location is submitted to the Board.
Mr. Main seconded.
Unanimously approved.
CASE NO. 3442 – INDUSTRIAL TOWER & WIRELESS, LLC – TANGLEWOOD DRIVE
Sitting: Peter Conner, A. Wendy Longo, William Keohan, David Peck, and Marc Betti.
Mr. Peck read the legal advertisement into the record.
Attorney Angley, representing the petitioner, referred to a written presentation on file in the ZBA office.
Mr. Delaney, Radio Frequency propagation manager, said that a Drive Test Study was done. Phones from 5 different carriers are hooked into a lap top computer and are driven around to see where there is a lapse in coverage. A propagation study was also done. A computer depicts coverage prediction.
Mr. Champ, acquisition specialist, said that for two years locations have been studied. There were some suitable locations that were not available for the tower.
Mr. Cody, Vice President for Acquisition and Development, said that 911 emergency calls have been dropped because of lack of coverage.
Two neighbors to the project stated that they were not in opposition however they did have concerns/questions regarding the access road.
Public comment offered in opposition.
James Maher
Barry Otto
Denis Kuhn
Michelle Almond
Michael Maher
Mr. Cody said in response to public comment that the impact on Tanglewood Drive would happen during the day and only for a period of two to two and a half days. Industrial Tower has entered into a long term lease with the right to purchase the property. Industrial Tower is a licensed FCC carrier. Two large trees and a small pine will be cut. A maximum of six carriers can be accommodated on the tower. Public safety can use the tower free of charge.
Mr. Giamarco, Counsel for T-Mobile, confirmed that sites had been sought and that this site was available and would work for the needs of the tower.
VOTE:
Mrs. Longo made a motion to grant Case No. 3442 with conditions.
Mr. Betti seconded.
Granted 4-1.
No further business came before the Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Peggy Fitzgibbons
Administrative Assistant
Approved September 10, 2007
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