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minutes of the orono planning commission <br />MEETING HELD ON MAY 19, 1997 <br />(#2 - Telecommunications Ordinance - Continued) <br />Johnson said she felt it would be reasonable for the City to allow antennas as a ronditional <br />use in industrial and commercial zones. She asked to meet with Stafif and Planning <br />Commission to discuss her company’s viewpoint in a work session in order for the City to <br />gain a better understanding of the industry needs. <br />Hawn indicated that the moratorium is ending on June 10. She said the ordinance could <br />be further reviewed after passage and amended if necessary. Johnson said she preferred <br />the moratorium be extended to allow for further consideration of the ordinance. Hawn <br />noted that the ordinance has also been extended. Van Zomeren said the City needs to act <br />in a timely manner. <br />Schroeder referred to comments made by City Attorney Radio in his letter responding to <br />this issue. It is Radio's legal opinion that the ordinance is satisfactory. <br />Van Zomeren said the City's expert, John DuBois, who is a radio frequency en^eer sees <br />the ordinance as phase one. Van Zomeren said she understood the need for a work <br />session but fdt the process ^ould be allowed to be^ <br />Van Zomeren noted she and Greg Gappa have attended a training session regarding this <br />issue. Discussion included the need to start acting on this issue immediately. Van <br />Zomeren said the demand for the services is not yet known and a work session could <br />further review the uses and needs. <br />Lindquist noted that both the City Attorney and consultant recommended approval of the <br />ordinance. He felt the issues could be refuted at a work session. <br />Schroeder noted that Radio indicated the City could probably prohibit ante^ in <br />readential zomng. He noted the industry would like to have maximum flexibility but the <br />City does not want aiitennas placed in certain areas of the City. He also indicated that <br />service be provided from towers in other surrounding communities as well. <br />Van Zomeren said she felt the ordinance wiU work. She noted that it may not be adequate <br />in the future but this could be addressed later. <br />Stoddard asked to schedule a work ses^on with the Council. <br />Lindquist suggested recommending approval and scheduling the work session for June. <br />Michelle Johnson saw the passage of the ordinance as a drawback. She questioned if an <br />application is made and the antennas cannot be placed on the noted structures, the issue <br />would require litigation.