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$1r. <br /> 129 <br /> deal with potential business from all twelve satellites and a large portion <br /> of Piedmont's storage requirements. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if the <br /> proposed development included an assumption of expansion of Piedmont Power's <br /> facilities. Mr. Adams responded that the site contains ample space. <br /> Planning Board Member Irvin inquired about the nature of the stream to the <br /> north of the storage line all night lighting. Mr. Adams responded that there <br /> was 40' to 50' of trees and that the lights would be oriented into the site. <br /> He added that lighting was primarily to serve security purposes. <br /> Planning Board Member Kizer asked for an estimate of the total cost excluding <br /> the purchase of the property. Mr. Adams replied the total project cost excluding <br /> property was approximately 1.75 million dollars. Mr. Kizer asked how much <br /> Piedmont Power invested. Mr. Adams responded that REA contributes approximately <br /> 40% and that the remainder is covered by the private sector. <br /> Planning Board Member Shanklin expressed a concern about airports within <br /> 7 miles of a communications tower with the type of lighting proposed being a <br /> potential obstacle. He continued that given common pilot procedures, it would <br /> be best to use strobe lights rather than a rotating beacon. Mr. Adams indicated <br /> his firm had not yet considered this and that he had assumed that a red light is <br /> used on low towers and a strobe light on high towers. <br /> Mr. Squires asked if the Millis' property would still be residential, expressing <br /> concern about "spot zoning" of the property. Mr. Cannity responded that all <br /> property not otherwise designated is residential. <br /> Commissioner Wilihoit moved to adjourn the Public Hearing for a Special Use <br /> Permit from Piedmont Power to January 4, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. to receive the <br /> recommendation from the Planning Board; Commissioner Marshall seconded the motion. <br /> Vote: Ayes, 5; Noes, 0. <br /> Following a short break, the Board resumed deliberations with all members <br /> present as indicated at the beginning of this meeting. <br /> A. BOARD COMMENTS, <br /> Chairman Whitted deleted consideration of Joint Planning from the agenda and <br /> added NACo dues increase; he announced that the order of the agenda would be D-1, <br /> D-5, and D-8, in order to accommodate those members of the audience who are waiting. <br /> B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS <br /> There were no comments fr-_, zr: dudience about matters on or off the printed <br /> agenda, <br />