04/17/2019 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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Station#2. As part of the proposal, Verizon would locate their antenna at 146 feet above ground level, TMobile would be located at 136 feet and Mashpee Fire and Police emergency safety equipment would be located at 100 feet. Two additional spaces would be available for potential future wireless service providers. The proposal was submitted in answer to an RFP issued by the Town of Mashpee in May, 2017. The Town of Mashpee would serve as a landlord and would maintain control over the facility, and, in 2017,recognized that a serious gap of service existed in the area. Consideration of the Special Permit application by the Planning Board was suspended while the matter was considered by the Cape Cod Commission, as a Development of Regional Impact. During proceedings,the applicant worked closely in all aspects of the project with Cape Cod Commission staff, including consultation with a wireless expert to review technical material. The project has since been approved by the subcommittee and the Cape Cod Commission because the benefits outweighed the detriments. In particular, it was noted that there was a gap in coverage for two carriers and the proposed location was suitable and the only feasible site. Once it was discovered that the site did not sit'within the Wireless Overlay District, the applicant sought approval for a height variance from Mashpee's Zoning Board of Appeals, which was unanimously approved on February 13, 2019,with a height of 150 feet being the minimum height necessary to close the gap coverage. Ms. Thompson referenced Mashpee's Bylaw and a provision that indicated that a decision by the Planning Board could not be contrary to the Federal Communications Act of 1996. Specifically, a decision by the Planning Board could not prohibit wireless services, and Ms. Thompson stated that case law in this jurisdiction showed that carriers with gaps in coverage,with only one proposed feasible location,was a special request that could not be denied by the Board. Ms. Thompson also referenced a January 2019 Federal Communications Commission issued order stating that prohibition standards were outdated due to the broad use of wireless services, beyond cellular data, and a decision could not materially prohibit provision of cellular service. Ms. Thompson stated that the technical review had been lengthy and extensive, and asked that the Special Permit be approved. Jessie Moreno,Prepare Design Group, summarized the location of the facility, situated on a 30 acre parcel in the shape of a triangle, and featuring a 150 foot monopole tower that would utilize the existing paved driveway of Fire Station#2. There would be a 45 foot extension to a 100 foot by 100 foot lease area, inside which there would be a 70 foot by 70 foot compound, consisting of 3/4 inch stone. The wireless compound would hold carrier ground equipment at the base. The monopole of 150 feet tall would carry antennae and radio equipment at various heights. The ground equipment would not need water or sewer, but would require telecommunications and electrical from the street. A chain link fence with gate would be located outside of the facility and would feature some stormwater management and only a few trips per month,per carrier. A propane generator would be located on site, in case of an electricity outage. Mr. Moreno confirmed that just 1% of the 30 acre lot would be disturbed and existing corridors would be utilized to limit clearing, consistent with the RFP. Existing vegetation would be in place on three sides, shielding the structure from the road, and there would be no trash generated on site. 4