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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 1997 <br />0 ( #Z - #2211 - Zoning Amendment - Continued) <br />McMillan asked if the elimination of such structures might diminish the PCS service <br />available to the Orono area. Van Zomeren said she did not believe this would happen. <br />She noted that Moorse has conducted the review and would be more knowledgeable on <br />the issues involved, and it was his opinion that the current antennas are sufficient in <br />surrounding communities to also serve Orono. <br />Stoddard asked if there have been any requests for antenna towers. Van Zomeren said the <br />only inquiry was for client tracking. <br />Schroeder asked who generated the amendment. Van Zomeren said the City is <br />recommending the ordinance amendment. She noted that Staff is developing a policy to <br />require any fixture antennas to locate op public water towers. <br />There were no public comments. <br />Hawn was concerned about recprgfpepdip$ the amegdment without hearing information <br />from the telecommunications it qugry as well as ggyernmental bodies prohibiting antenna <br />structures. <br />. Van Zorrieren i}ifortneq �ghrpe4er that any application made at this time would require a <br />waiver to the moratoripm oA4 jirdship presented. She said the industry was not notified <br />abq� j t�e am Wmept outside of the regular channels of newspaper notification which is <br />appfopriate. She s4Wested a mailing occur to solicit the industry's comments regarding <br />the proposed telecommunications policy. <br />Hawn indicated the CUP process allows for protection. <br />McMillan said the telecommunications act made it more difficult for cities to regulate the <br />use of antenna structures by the PCS companies. She felt it is reasonable for the City to <br />be proactive. <br />Lindquist concurred with McMillan. He said he was in favor of the amendment and <br />recommends the regulation regarding antenna locations within the City. <br />Hawn said her problem was with the process itself. She agreed that she does not wish to <br />destroy the aesthetics of the City. <br />Lindquist said the telecommunication industry is well aware of changes being considered <br />in cities and feel they are on notice. <br />• McMillan requested more information on the pros and cons of the issue. <br />