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11/27/95 Public Hearing Minutes 5 <br /> 1 that Ms. Baldwin would be required to participate equally in paving the road and the right-of- <br /> 2 way from St. Mary's Road to Reba and Roses. He also asked that the Reba and Roses <br /> 3 facilities be inspected to assure that they meet all State safety standards and Federal handicap <br /> 4 accessibility standards. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 John Hartwell spoke in support of this Special Use Permit. He stated that he has <br /> 7 discussed this request with most of the neighbors and each one of them supports her request. <br /> 8 The neighborhood wants to see this approved. He did express concern about necessary <br /> 9 improvements to the road and the intersection at St. Mary's. He requested that the <br /> 10 Commissioners consider apportioning the road costs so that those who will benefit from the <br /> 11 improvements are required to help with the costs. <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Laura Baldwin requested that the Commissioners take into account that the cost of road <br /> 14 improvements for subdivisions are factored into the cost of the homes. It is not possible for her <br /> 15 to pass on the cost of improving this road to her customers. It would be an unreasonable and <br /> 16 devastating economic hardship on her. She also felt that only she bears the burden of traffic to <br /> 17 Reba and Roses. <br /> 18 <br /> 19 A motion was made by Commissioner Wllhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to <br /> 20 refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned no sooner than <br /> 21 January 16, 1996. <br /> 22 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 23 <br /> 24 4. Zoning Or finance Text Amendments <br /> 25 (a) Article 8.8.17 Telecommunications <br /> 26 This item was presented by Planner Mary Willis to receive comment on a <br /> 27 proposed amendment concerning Special Use Permit requirements for telecommunication <br /> 28 towers. The proliferation of telecommunication towers is an issue of concern to Orange County <br /> 29 as well as other jurisdictions nationwide. After reviewing provisions which have been adopted <br /> 30 in a number of other jurisdictions, the Planning staff recommends a proposed amendment. The <br /> 31 key aspects of this amendment are as follows: Telecommunication towers would be <br /> 32 established as a separate use and would require approval of a Class B Special Use Permit by <br /> 33 the Board of Adjustment. The set back to non-residential property lines could be reduced to <br /> 34 50% of the height of the tower if the remaining distance were included within an easement on <br /> 35 adjoining property. A type C Land Use Buffer(40 feet in width) would need to be provided. <br /> 36 Specific documentation to indicate that efforts to co-locate on an existing tower were <br /> 37 unsuccessful moot be provided. Issues of tower color, lighting and view from historic site, <br /> 38 scenic road and major view corridor must be resolved. Obsolete towers must be removed. <br /> 39 <br /> 40 QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. <br /> 41 None. <br /> 42 <br /> 43 QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD. <br /> 44 Planning Board member Bill Waddell asked about the request that engineers could <br /> 46 provide evidence that a setback includes the potential collapse zone. <br />