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2. Public Hearing - Appeal from the denial by the Zoning Administrator of application for a Use Permit to allow installation of a 12 -foot antenna on top of an existing 173 -foot tall tower, 3175 Spring Street - Edward C. Patton, architect, on behalf of AT &T Communications, appellant (see minutes of 2/10/86 for previous testimony) (203 -06) Report of City Manager and Community Development Director 1/27/86 Affidavits of Publication of Notice of Hearing and of Mailing are on file. City Attorney Schricker said that the report of proceedings on the subject matter contained in the City Council Minutes of February 10, 1986, are a part of the record of the subject public hearing. Councilman Bury reported that although he was absent on February 10, 1986, he has read the staff report and the minutes. Mr. Schricker advised that Councilman Bury is present for the public hearing this evening and is eligible to participate in discussion and vote. In response to question regarding the possibility of setting a precedent indicating to the communications industry that the City will allow 185' antenna towers to be constructed here, if the appeal is granted, City Attorney Schricker said that applications might be made in that belief, but each case would have to be considered on its own merit. Mayor Britschgi declared the public hearing open at 7 :53 p.m. Francis Fruzzetti, 5925 West Las Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, replied to questions, stating that a rearrangement of the stairwell would be necessary if the antenna is to be located inside the tower. John Paquette, 602 Portsmouth, Foster City, structural engineer of record for the subject building, described the interior work which would be required if the antenna is to be located inside the building and estimated construction costs of about $50,000. Mr. Paquette said that if the antenna is placed near the center of the roof and a "penthouse" built around it, it would not present a very visible profile to the neighborhood. In response to questions, Mr. Fruzzetti said that he does not know what the benefits of the proposed antenna might be to Redwood City businesses, that he cannot estimate the possible reduced cost of service, that the suggested $21,000 actual after-tax construction cost might be correct, and that the company would prefer to place the antenna on the side of the tower, if it cannot be placed on top, rather than inside. Mayor Britschgi invited anyone else present who wished to speak to do so. No one wished to speak. M /S: Chandler /Claire to close the public hearing. Carried unanimously by voice vote and public hearing closed at 8:09 p.m. Reg.Mtg. 3/3/86 Page 2 MINUTE BOOK NO. 46 Page No. 185