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Session 1779 April 3, 2000 The Planning staff and Commission finds that there will be no major negative impact since the antennas and their supporting structures will not be highly visible from adjacent properties. Mr. Ollendofff said that the code requires that they be available for other users and he would like the applicant to verify whether or not they will comply with this requirement. Mr. Schoomer moved approval. Mr. Wagner seconded the motion. Mr. Lieberman wished to verify that if the FAA required aircraft warning lights, then applicant would establish them. Mr. Ollendorff replied that he was correct. Mr. Lieberman also wanted to find out if the applicant agreed to all of the conditions. Mr. Ollendorff suggested that the applicants come up and answer Mr. Lieberman's question. Russell Bean, CIS Communications represents OmniPoint Communications, 165 No. Meramec #120, Clayton, Missouri. Mr. Bean stated, in response to Mr. Lieberman, that they did agree to all of the conditions as stated. He also verified that they would be in compliance with Mr. Ollendorff's mention of the code requirement that this area be usable by other carriers. He stated that the FAA reported that they would not need any special lighting in regard to these antennas. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Bean replied that these antennas were for a PCS system, which is basically a cellular system, but run at a higher band of frequency. This type of system is more secure than the basic cellular system. Responding to Mayor Adams, Mr. Bean replied that the circular area noted on attachment five, was their search area for finding a suitable candidate. He pointed out attachments to the Mayor that denoted their signal footprint. Mr. Munkel said he feels this use is in keeping with the telecommunications ordinance that was past a couple of years ago. He likes the use of existing buildings, as well. He believes this should be approved by Council. The motion to approve carried unanimously. AGENDA #5 - CONDITIONAL USE - 8600 DELMAR TELECOM ANTENNAS: Mr. Ollendorff agrees with the Plan Commission that this permit should be approved subject to conditions identical with those applied to the permit for 701 Westgate which included structural, operational and maintenance standards which when applied to the building at this location will result in only a very limited visual obstruction. It appears that only the very top of the antenna would be within eyesight of neighboring properties.