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7A .. ~ Bob Weller, a representative of Hammett and Edison, was in attendance to provide testimony of the health effects from the combined Verizon and Cingular antenna installation. At the meeting Mr. Weller offered to take existing RF readings of concerned residents at their respective properties. Two residents asked to have their properties tested. According to Hammett and Edison, the highest allowable limit is 580 micro watts. The two properties measured at levels of 0.110 and 0.013. Even allowing for "worst case condition," with the additional contribution of the proposed Cingular facility, the typical levels are 1,000 times or more below the public exposure limit established by the FCC at these locations. Other issues were discussed at the community meeting. There were several concerns of noise created by the proposed installation. The conditions of approval for the proposed project state that an acoustical study must be done after installation to be sure the site is in compliance and that if it if found to be above the ambient level noise abatement steps must be taken to put the site in compliance. Appellant's Issues On November 12, 2004, Mary Browne and Gerald Nagel (in conjunction with additional neighbors) appealed the decision of the Zoning Administrator. The appellants are concerned about the placement of an additional wireless telecommunication facility at the church property. The appellant has cited that the proposed application "violates a contract" and represents additional health concerns stemming from the radiation associated with the proposed use. At the February 28, 2005 City Council meeting additional testimony was provided stating the on going health concerns of the neighborhood residents. Alternative Uphold the appeal, thereby prohibiting the installation of the wireless telecommunications facility proposed by the Alaris Group on behalf of AT&T Wireless. Fiscal Impact None Conclusion The Zoning Administrator, in conjunction with the Architectural Review Committee, reviewed the application of the Alaris Group (on behalf of A T& T Wireless) on its individual merits and determined that the application with the incorporation of the conditions of approval was consistent with the requirements of Article 38 of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance as well as the Architectural character of the existing church and did not present any additional visual, noise, or operational impacts that would adversely affect the surrounding land uses. 0 atterson n' Development Services Director rJLwß- Ed Everett City Manager ø~ ~Iake Lyon Project Planner Attachments: 1. Hammett & Edison, RF Report April 1, 2005 4/25/05 2