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Selectmen. David Kanter reported unanimous support of the Cable TV and Communications Advisory Committee. 8:31 p.m. Elizabeth Whitman, pr.8, speaking on behalf of Design Advisory Committee Chairman John Frey, explained that no official vote had been taken but the Committee will add this to its meeting agenda. 8:32 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, pr. 5, questioned section 15.3.1, criteria #5 and use of Town owned land and allowable locations for antenna placement and payment. 8:33 p.m. Richard Canale, pr.9, on behalf of the Planning Board, responded to Mr. Weiss' questions. 8:34 p.m. Ephraim Weiss, further stated his concern of placement of products on public property. 8:34 p.m. Town Manager Richard White spoke to the process for placement of antennas on Town property should this by -law change be adopted. 8:36 p.m. Nicholas Hay, 40 Valley Road, questioned FCC regulations and Planning Board compliance. 8:37 p.m. Richard Canale responded to Mr. Hay's question re: monitoring. 8:38 p.m. Nyles Barnert, pr.4, spoke in support but questioned process used for approval of 11 current antennae and being grandfathered. 8:39 p.m. Robert Bowyer addressed preexisting uses legal at the time of installation and that such cases are normally allowed to continue. 8:40 p.m. Robert Rotberg, pr.3, questioned the wording of proposed amendment. Mr. Canale responded and Mr. Rotberg questioned if the wording was restrictive enough. Mr. Canale stated he thought it was as restrictive as it can be. 8:43 p.m. Neal Boyle, pr.7, questioned Mr. Canale about permitted action on single family house lots. Mr. Canale confirmed antennae are not permitted on single family house lots and explained why the proposed wording prohibits these lots. Mr. Boyle stated further restriction on freedom to do as one wishes with one's own land. 8:45 p.m. Dawn McKenna, pr. 9, questioned a matter of right of situation and the antenna installation in the Muzzey building cupola. 8:46 p.m. Mr. Canale explained that the matter of right pertains to all parts, not just the antenna (wires, etc.) and the role of the Design Adivsory Committee in oversight. 8:47 p.m. David Kaufman, pr.6, questioned the definition of wireless communications facility and household antenna. Adjourned Session —1998 Annual Town Meeting, coot....... April 1, 1998 8:48 p.m. Mr. Canale reviewed the three definitions of wireless communication services and explained these do not include satellite to home antenna and broadcast TV. 8:50 p.m. Marsha Byrnes, pr. 5, questioned municipally owned land in residential and commercial districts. 8:52 p.m. Paul Jenkins, pr. 8, questioned Planning Board review of plans of other cities and towns and how the proposed by -law compares with other towns. 8:52 p.m. Richard Canale explained the proposed by -laws are tailored to fit the Town of Lexington.