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who indicated that the location of the wireless overlay district had no impact on the decision. The <br /> Chair referenced Cape Cod Commission Act Section D3, and expressed concern that it could be an <br /> issue. Ms. Thompson stated that she would ask Mr. Idman to state his opinion in writing. The Chair <br /> confirmed that she had been in receipt of his opinion, to which she disagreed, and again recommended <br /> that the project proponent seek a modification from the Cape Cod Commission. <br /> Regarding the RFP of 2016, the Chair inquired whether additional sites had been referenced and Ms. <br /> Thompson confirmed that it was only the one public site put out to bid, in order to rectify the coverage <br /> gap. The Chair inquired whether other sites were discussed with the Town and Ms. Thompson <br /> responded that she was not involved in the negotiations regarding the RFP, adding that an RFP was <br /> typically for one location. The Chair asked that Ms. Thompson follow up with Blue Sky Towers to <br /> find out whether other sites were discussed and Ms. Thompson responded that she could provide <br /> information regarding other alternative sites that were identified by Blue Sky Towers and carriers. The <br /> Chair asked also who they met with in the Town but Ms. Thompson recommended that the Chair <br /> consult with the Town, adding that the RFP was a sealed process until released to the public. <br /> Regarding the coverage area, the Chair inquired whether an analysis had been completed about the <br /> amount of conservation space, open space and undeveloped land and Ms. Thompson responded that <br /> Federal case law required that the carriers were the only ones that could determine the coverage gap <br /> and what was sufficient for their coverage. In addition, although people may not reside in the <br /> wilderness areas, the areas were in use and there could be a need for cell service, particularly in case of <br /> an emergency. <br /> The Chair referenced the lease and the revenue generation of$2,000 per month. Ms. Thompson <br /> confirmed the monthly revenue, adding that there was a capital improvement contribution, which the <br /> Chair indicated was in the amount of$100,000 to the Fire Department. <br /> Regarding the balloon tests, the Chair expressed concern about serious impacts to 95-103 Degrass and <br /> 56 Blue Castle and inquired whether the project proponent had met with abutters to mitigate the <br /> impacts. Ms. Thompson stated that they had not met with the abutters but prior to their application, <br /> their project engineer had hosted a meeting, but may not have noticed sufficiently because no one <br /> attended. Ms. Thompson stated that the project proponent had been open to any camouflaging <br /> techniques preferred to lessen impacts to neighborhoods, adding that infrastructure could not be made <br /> invisible and would have some impact on residential views. The Chair noted that comments could still <br /> be submitted while the Public Hearing was open. The Chair asked that more information regarding the <br /> posting of the meeting be provided and Ms. Thompson stated that it was not a requirement but they did <br /> so as a good will gesture. Regarding the lease, the Chair inquired whether there was any discussion <br /> regarding the location of the tower and Ms. Thompson responded that it was set by the Town and <br /> identified as the least impactful location on the parcel. <br /> Mr. Cummings inquired about the information regarding use of Town, State or Federal property and <br /> Ms. Thompson confirmed that she would provide further details, but that there were no Federal or <br /> State lands located within the search range that would be a feasible alternative to satisfy the gap. Mr. <br /> Cummings also inquired about the viability of the Rock Landing water tower as a site and Ms. <br /> Thompson responded that it was not viable due to an RFP needing to be issued for the site, but the RFP <br /> 10 <br />