HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPZ - 03/15/1995 - REGS TOWERS/ANTENNAS JOINT JPZ/PLAN COMMISSION MEETING
March 15, 1995
7;00 p.m.
JPZ Present: N. Czarnik, Chairperson
R. Chernick
P. Rettberg
Plan Commission Present: F. Geinosky, Chairman
R. Guzzardi
C. Henrici
P. Ayers
C. Prochno
J. McAllister
Plan Commission Absent: J. Meyers
D. Paliganoff
P. Feichter
Staff: S. Niehaus, Administrative Assistant
A. Boffice, Director of Engr/Comm. Dev.
Regulation of Towers/Antennas
Chairperson Czarnik called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and
asked that Alan Boffice summarize his memo of February 14, 1995
pertaining to the regulation of towers within the village.
Boffice stated that the literature on tower regulation which had
been provided to the village was primarily focused on the sharing of
tower space by different communications media (Tv, radio, etc) .
However, the village's primary concern at this point was over the
proliferation of cellular antennas. Boffice stated that at this time
the sharing of cellular towers may or may not be a feasible solution.
Commissioner Geinosky stated that the Plan Commission was
concerned over the placement of towers in residential areas.
Commissioner Geinosky stated that their primary concern was that towers
may be potential health hazard and a detriment to the aesthetics of the
community. Commissioner Geinosky stated that he felt that towers
should be regulated in regards to site location.
Chairperson Czarnik requested that the JPZ Committee and Plan
Commission look at possible solutions including sharing of sites,
regulation through ordinance, and site marketing.
Discussion of Chairperson Czarnik's request included the following:
- an ordinance to direct cellular companies to
potential tower sites;
- an ordinance requiring companies to share space on
newly constructed towers through a letter of
intent; and
- to have the JPZ/Plan Commission identify common
sites/areas that they would approve for tower con-
struction.
Commissioner Henrici stated that he would prefer that the Village
held a group discussion with local cellular companies which would allow
the JPZ/Plan Commission to become more knowledgeable of the cellular
communications industry, identify their needs, and ascertain the
feasibility of sharing towers in the Village. Commissioner Henrici
stated that a consultant/expert on cellular communications be present
at this meeting.
After further discussion, the consensus of the Committee was as
follows:
- have staff identify cellular companies which should be
invited to a group discussion meeting regarding tower
locations in the Village;
- arrange to have a cellular consultant at the meeting
in addition to staff (including Greg Riddle) ; and
maintain the moratorium on tower requests until other-
wise indicated.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott R. Niehaus
Administrative Assistant
SRN/el
C: JPZ Chairperson and Members, Plan Commission Chairman and Member,
President and Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager,
Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Administrative
Intern, Director of Engineering/Community Development, Director of
Public works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief (2) , Assistant Fire Chief
Village Attorney, Chairman and Members of ZBA
March 17, 1995
TO: President and Board of Trustees
FROM:
Nancy Cifirnik, Chairperson, Judiciary, Planning & Zoning
Committee(JPZ)
SUBJECT: Regulation of Towers and Antennas
On Wednesday, March 15, the JPZ Committee held a joint meeting
with the Plan Commission to discuss possible ways in which the
placement of communications towers within the village could be
regulated.
Currently, the village only regulates towers through height
limitations in our Zoning Ordinance (35 ft. residential/60 ft.
industrial) . Anyone wishing to place a structure taller than the
maximum allowable height must obtain a Special Use Permit. To date, no
companies have constructed towers in excess of the allowable height,
however, they have placed antennas on top of existing structures which
also requires a Special Use Permit. In addition, the Plan Commission
has recommended approval of towers for both Ameritech and GTE Airfone,
however, Ameritech still needs approval from the Village Board and GTE
Airfone still needs approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals and the
village Board before they can begin construction.
Possible methods of regulation which have been discussed include
an ordinance specifically stating which sites are acceptable for tower
location; an ordinance requiring companies to share space on newly
constructed towers through letters of intent; and to have cellular
companies place antennas on existing structures which provide
sufficient height.
Prior to pursuing any of these alternatives the JPZ Committee
recommends that the village contact interested cellular companies to be
invited to a group discussion. This discussion will allow the JPZ/Plan
commission to gain more knowledge of the cellular communications
industry, identify their needs, and ascertain the feasibility of
sharing towers in the Village. The JPZ Committee also recommends that
the services of a consultant/expert in cellular communications be
present in addition to staff in order to facilitate the discussion.
After this meeting, the village will be able to address the issue
of regulating towers in a more practical manner whether through
ordinance or other means. In addition, future meetings may be held
with businesses that own tall buildings (i.e. ABMC, Sheraton, Hampton
Inn, etc) to find out if they would be willing to allow antennas to be
placed on their property.
C: Chairperson and Members JPZ, chairman and Members of Plan Commission
Village Clerk, village Manager, Assistant Village Manager,
Administrative Assistant, Director of Engineering/Community
Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire
Chief (2) , Assistant Fire chief, Village Attorney, Chairman and
Members of ZBA