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. . March 24, 1993 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit #310 - Utility Substation, 1445 Woodson (rear) Chairperson Marsh informed those present that the Plan Commission had scheduled the public hearing on an application from James Sliger, Assistant Secretary and Director of Development for Cybertel Cellular Telephone Company for Conditional Use Permit #310 for 1445 Woodson (rear) in order to permit a utility substation, including a tower 100' in height. The Chairperson outlined the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits and called for testimony from the applicant. Cybertel was represented by Craig S. Biesterfeld, Attorney at Law, of the law firm Peper, Martin, Jensen, Maichel and Hetlage, 24th Floor, 720 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63101. Mr. Biesterfeld presented the Commission with a preliminary site plan depicting placement of the substation on the proposed lot west of Woodson road. He stated that the substation and tower would be used to increase the quality of cellular telephone service in the area. The lot would consist of an access easement from Woodson Road, a service shelter, an emergency generator and the tower. Mr. Biesterfeld reviewed several articles, information and statements contained in the packet submitted by Cybertel for the meeting. Mr. Biesterfeld stated that this particular tower would service a three mile radius around the site. Gil Shmitt, Cybertel engineer, explained several technical aspects concerning the tower's operation. Chairperson Marsh asked Mr. Goldman to report on the staff review. Mr. Goldman stated that Mr. James Sliger, Assistant Secretary and Director of Development for Cybertel Cellular Telephone Company has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the rear portion of the lot at 1445 Woodson to be used as a utility substation / cellular telephone cell site including a 100' tall mono-tower. The location is as remote from concentrated residential development as any site in University City. There is no indication that the access easement and the tower site are paved with black-top or concrete. In all other respects, the application supports a finding that the proposed Conditional use will comply with all of the standards for conditional use contained in Section 34-65.4 of the Zoning Code. Mr. Goldman recommends approval provided the access to the facility and the leased area are paved to comply with Section 34-38.7(b) of the Zoning Code. The Chairperson asked for comments from the public. Ava Jamieson, 8543 Appleton, inquired about the effect that the tower would have on TV and radio reception and the effect on property values. Mr. Shmitt stated that because of the difference in wave frequency, there would be no interference with TV and radio reception. Cybertel has a policy to address all complaints concerning reception. They will send out their staff to do an investigation of the problem and correct it. Mr. Biesterfeld stated that to date there has not been any reduction in property values attributed to a cellular tower. Terry Lester, 8621 Orchard, stated that there is an access road to the north of his property that has been causing problems due to trash and loitering. Mr. Biesterfeld replied that access would not be from the road of which Mr. Lester spoke. The tower's access will be located to the north off of Woodson. Mr. Lester asked when construction would start. Mr. Biesterfeld replied that if the project is approved, work would probably begin m-3-24.plc