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MINUTES OF THE <br /> ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br /> Monday,February 26,2018 <br /> 7:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> 13. VERIZON AUTHORIZATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT <br /> APPLICATION—Continued <br /> Barnhart displayed a photograph of the proposed tower at the golf course. Barnhart pointed out the tower <br /> will be relatively well screened from the road but would be visible to people on the golf course. <br /> Crosby asked what the permitting process is on this type of request. <br /> Barnhart indicated it would be a conditional use permit. <br /> City Attorney Mattick stated typically the City handles the lease and the conditional use permit at the <br /> same time. <br /> Printup asked whether it would be an IUP or a CUP. <br /> Barnhart stated it would be a long-term lease and would require a conditional use permit. <br /> Printup commented he can understand the need for more bandwidth and that he has less concern after <br /> seeing the simulation,but that he also understands how people will not want to look at them. <br /> Crosby stated from the photos,the towers look like evergreens. Crosby asked whether other companies <br /> would be able to utilize the towers. <br /> Viera indicated one other company would be able to utilize the tower. <br /> Walsh asked whether anyone from the public would like to comment on this item. <br /> Marsha Rockey, 180 Orono Orchard Road,noted she lives in the area of the golf course and that she is <br /> adamantly opposed to this. Rockey indicated she currently receives fine service from Verizon and that <br /> she can also hear the warning sirens just fine even though she is hard of hearing. <br /> Rockey stated she has lived here for 45 years and that the area is zoned residential. Rockey stated she is <br /> adamantly opposed to any conditional use permit that would change the atmosphere in their <br /> neighborhood. Rockey commented the golf course has always been a park and a wonderful asset for the <br /> community and that it should not be an area for commercial business. <br /> Gordon Stilfer, 190 Orono Orchard Road,stated his concerns revolve mostly around environmental and <br /> safety issues. Stilfer commented it is a beautiful area and the natural beauty is why they relocated to this <br /> area. <br /> Stilfer stated he is worried about his kids and that he does not want a cell phone tower located 100 feet <br /> from his house due to safety and environmental concerns. Stilfer noted he is an AT&T customer and that <br /> he has fine service,which makes him wonder why Verizon is having problems,and that he can also hear <br /> the weather sirens. Stilfer stated it seems a little strange to combine the weather siren with the cell phone <br /> antennas and that he is curious to know how much money is involved here. Stilfer stated he is <br /> vehemently opposed to the request and that commercial uses should be confined to more commercial <br /> areas. <br /> Page 9 of 13 <br />