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Minutes of the Lexington Zoning Board of Appeals June 23, 2005 Present: Chairman Judith J. Uhrig, Nyles N. Barnert, John J. McWeeney, Associate Commissioners Martha Woods sitting for Arthur Smith and Carolyn Wilson sitting for Maura L. Sheehan Petition Address: 177 Bedford Street The Chairman opened the hearing at 8:56 pm by reading the legal notice and described information received from the Petitioner relative to the Petition. Letters were received from the Design Advisory Committee and the Communication Advisory Committee. No comments from any other Board or Committee. Information received by the applicant: Zoning Analysis Supporting Statement, Engineer Report, Affidavit of Radio Frequency Expert, MPE Power Density Calculations, Antenna Specifications, MDPH Memorandum, Vicinity TOPO Map, Service Coverage Maps, List of Existing Omnipoint facilities in Lexington and contiguous Municipalities, Affidavit Regarding Equipment Noise Levels, Affidavit regarding FAA Lighting/Marking, NEPA Compliance Documentation, FCC License, Evidence of Legal Interest in Subject Property, Evidence of Non - Interest from Town of Lexington, Site Plans, Structural Affidavit, Photograph Simulations, Proposed Faux Flag Pole Specification Sheet and SHPO Submittal package in lieu of NEPA Report not fully completed. The relief sought is for a special permit to install and operate a wireless communication facility. Adam Braillard, Attorney for Omnipoint, presented the petition. Addressed the concerns of the DAC. Specifications for tower: 3 carriers, 100 feet tall, base 42" diameter and top 25" diameter. Discussed the possibility of 12' x 18' flag hung on the tower to make it look like a flagpole. Questions from the Board: Nyles Barnert: What was the diameter of the Balloon used for the testing: Answer: 3 '/z feet wide. Judy Uhrig: The Church of our Redeemer is only a' /z mile from this site, why do you need towers so close together? Answer: The tower at the Church of Our Redeemer just doesn't fill the gap of need. There is some overlapping and T- Mobile has some aggressive building plans. John McWeeney: Is there information available to say what companies are on the towers? Answer: FCC registered towers are listed but no who is on them. John McWeeney: Do you advertise with other company's to see who else would be interested in going on towers. Answer: This is where T- mobile needs coverage and that is all we consider. Martha Wood: What color will the pole be? Answer: White Nyles Barnert: Would like them to produce a bond to take the tower down should it be vacated. Judy Uhrig: Where exactly is it going? As you stand at the last parking space it is a 30 x 30 space about 50 feet out in front of the rusted fence. Carolyn Wilson: When you say the noise would be no more than a refrigerator, is that for all together or for each one. Answer: That would be for each one. To hear it at the closest structure to tower you'd really have to listen for it. Martha Wood: If something would go down and need maintenance what type of vehicle would be responding? Answer: Typically a Ford Explorer.