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77 <br /> document Insko continued that the use of the flexible development option structure <br /> was used intentionally in hopes that this plan would serve as a model for other small <br /> area plans. Jobsis commented that she liked that idea and approach and also hoped <br /> this plan could be used as a model. <br /> Rosemond proposed that,since this group seemed to work together so well and <br /> provided so much hard work,that there be some mechanism in place for them to <br /> have a part in the enforcement policy. Bell expressed agreement noting that there is <br /> a good core group representing the area and that group could remain active to <br /> respond to Rosemond's concerns. Rosemond asked that her suggestion be carried to <br /> the meeting scheduled for Thursday. Rafalow responded that one of the members <br /> had already made a similar suggestion. There has been suggestions regarding a <br /> citizens advocacy group. <br /> MOTION: Rosemond moved approval of the Planning Staff recommendation that this item be <br /> advertised for public hearing. Seconded by Price. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. <br /> b. Zoning Ordinance Amendments <br /> (1) Telecommunication Towers <br /> Presentation by Mary Willis. <br /> This item is to consider amendment of Zoning Ordinance provisions relating to <br /> telecommunication towers. <br /> Concern with the increasing number of telecommunication towers has been raised <br /> locally and nationwide by citizens,advisory boards and governing boards in recent <br /> years.At the November 27, 1996 public hearing,the Orange County Board of <br /> Commissioners and Planning Board received citizen comments on a proposed <br /> amendment to Special Use Permit provisions relating to telecommunication towers. <br /> Speakers included five industry representatives and one Orange County resident. <br /> On January 18, 1996,the Ordinance Review Committee,as well as another <br /> interested Planning Board member and a member of the Board of Adjustment,met <br /> with the telecommunication providers who spoke at the public hearing.The purpose <br /> of the meeting was for the Committee to gain a better understanding of issues and <br /> technical concerns raised at the public hearing,and to consider modifications to the <br /> proposal which could address those issues to the extent that the purpose and intent of <br /> the proposed amendment was maintained. <br /> A summary of some of the key areas of concern and proposed changes to the text <br /> initially presented for public hearing on November 27, 1995 is an attachment to <br /> these minutes on pages . Due to the extent of the changes proposed,a <br /> second advertised public hearing is needed. <br /> The Planning Staff recommends that the proposed amendment be advertised for <br /> public hearing. <br /> Willis reviewed the issues from the November 27, 1995 public hearing comments. <br /> One had to do with minimizing the number of new towers such as encouraging use <br /> of existing towers,sharing of space on new towers,multi-use towers and the <br />