HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 09 22 Regular Item I
COMMISSION AGENDA
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ITEM I
Consent
Informational
Public Hearings
Regular X
September 22. 1997
Regular Meeting
Mgr. / Dept.
Authorization
Veto of Ordinance Number 678 by Mayor.
September 22, 1997
To City Commissioners:
I've vetoed Ordinance No. 678 for many of the same reasons I vetoed the original ordinance. I thank
the Commissioners for reducing the height of the towers from 180 to 165 feet and reducing the sites
from five to four. But, there are still several issues that should be addressed for the residents of this
City.
1. The distance between towers and residential property is still grossly insufficient,
70 yards is not far enough, my suggestion of at least three times the height of the
towers is still very appropriate.
2. We should uSe and support stealth locations as much as possible. To have an
ordinance that states all four tower sites with three providers should be built out there
before a stealth location is considered is inappropriate. It seems short sighted that
with all the creative ways of developing antenna locations that we are precluding the
opportunity to solve a visual eye sore by not allowing stealth locations anywhere. In
fact we do not even allow an exception if someone comes up with a creative solution.
Having the possibility of a stealth location can potentially minimize or eliminate the
need for the full complement of towers.
3. Finally, data from providers continues to be poor regarding the whole issue of
towers. What we have is an ordinance that has little factual data to support it. I have
talked to providers that have stated two sites would be sufficient for this City now
and in the future.
I have letters from residents that agree with my position and I urge the City Commission to tighten
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