10/02/2019 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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which Chief Rullo referred and the Chief confirmed that a system would enhance the repeater, The Chair further referenced the rent and one-time payment of$100,000 Capital Contribution for the landlord's development, equipment and construction costs associated with communication equipment. Chief Rullo was unsure. Mr. Balzarini stated that, when reviewing the map of cell phone coverage, areas at South Cape Beach or Popponesset would still not be covered or be sporadic. Mr. Balzarini understood that there was a need for a cell tower and Chief Rullo stated that likely one cell tower would not solve the issue. Mr. Balzarini agreed that another tower may be necessary and inquired why it would not be placed correctly the first time. Chief Rullo believed that two towers would be necessary to address the coverage gap, adding that this application was a step in the right direction. Chief Rullo also expressed concern regarding the 5G network that could further tax the existing cell towers. Seeing no additional speakers who supported or were neutral about the application, the Chair invited comment from those who opposed the application and asked again for those who had not yet addressed the Board. Dana Robert,Degrass Road, quoted Ms. Thompson's description of an RFP from the last meeting, when asked whether other sites had been considered. Mr. Robert stated that there would be no reason to consider alternative sites if they were responding to an RFP. It was Mr. Robert's opinion that alternative sites should have been considered prior to the issuance of an RFP. As such, Mr. Robert contacted the Town Manager's office and spoke with Ms. Cook, requesting a list of other sites considered, but there was no document listing such sites. In communication with Town Manager Rodney Collins, Mr. Robert was advised that the former Town Planner, Tom Fudala, had recommended the site and was encouraged to speak with him regarding additional sites. It was Mr. Robert's opinion that, as the author of the RFP, Mr. Collins should have done his due diligence in selecting a site. It was the opinion of Mr. Robert that New Seabury should have been selected as the site in order to address the coverage issues for everybody. Mr. Robert agreed that improved coverage was necessary but that the cell tower should be completed in the correct manner. According to the map coverage, 400 people would continue to have no coverage. Mr. Robert submitted his email correspondence with the Town Manager's office to Mr. Lehrer, to be distributed to Board members. The Chair stated that, at the end, she would invite the project proponent to respond to comments. Frank DeSelene referenced the unreliable cell service in the area, and issues of safety and suggested that it seemed to be more practical to place the tower-where it was needed in New Seabury. Mr, DeSelene stated that the tower would likely be welcomed in New Seabury and would solve the problem, adding that there was sufficient space to allow for the tower in New Seabury. Inessa Arsentyeva, Old Great Neck Road, had spoken previously but this time addressed concerns regarding the tower's one mile location from the ocean and potential impacts in situations such as a tsunami. Mr. Balzarini suggested that the proposed cell tower would be located three miles from the ocean. Ms. Arsentyeva cited sources regarding communication tower impacts to the bird population. Terry Ronhock, Sunset Circle and Degrass Road, had spoken previously, but this time addressed her prior suggestion that Mr. Lehrer look into Cape towns utilizing Distributed Antenna System (DAS) 6