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WS Howard/Bain to continue this item to the meeting of March 14, 2005. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote present (602) MINUTE ORDER 05-34 7. PUBIC HEARINGS A. Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Use Permit and Architectural Permit at 2325 Euclid Avenue to allow for the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility. Project Planner Lyon explained the appeal before Council; location of the property involved; and reviewed the three step staff review process involved with a use permit application. The three steps are the zoning; aesthetics; and operational aspects that involve noise, any maintenance and whether the application is consistent with the radio frequency (RF) reports. Lyon stated that there were two issues identified in the appeal letter. The first issue was the violation of a contract. Staff believes that it may indicate one of two directions. One is the condition of the Verizon use permit issues in 2002; and maybe some agreements reached between the church and the neighbors. Some health concerns were also raised. Council Members asked various questions about the equipment enclosure, number of antennae allowed or recommended number of providers, whether radiation frequencies have changed over time, noise level comparisons and what type of outreach to the neighborhood has occurred. Mayor Ira opened the public hearing. Public Comment. Tom Spalding, representing the applicant, AT &T Wireless, thanked staff and Council stating that his concentration would be on the services to be provided. He stated that the site is a part of a network in Redwood City that increases both the capacity and coverage that can be provided. New services such as wireless computer networks, text messaging services, e-mail, and enhancement to the 911 location system were stated. The site will be part of the AT &T blue network which is going to Cingular to provide coverage over Alameda de las Pulgas to the surrounding neighborhood. The site was chosen because it met the coverage objectives and is a site that met with the zoning ordinances and regulations. The use permit received ARC approval and conditions were agreed upon. He stated that the concern of the RF emissions is important and that the highest radiation level is at 1% which is 99% below what is acceptable. He asked that the Council honor the Zoning Administrator's decision and approve the site. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND FEBRUARY 28, 2005 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 MINUTE BOOK NO. 60 Page No. 414