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f,A--Lf to be constructed on top of the church building. Three (3) equipment cabinets would be located within a new equipment enclosure. The proposed application was reviewed by the Architectural .Review Committee on Tuesday, October 26, 2004. The Zoning Administrator considered the application at a Public Hearing held on Wednesday, October 27,2004. The project was approved by the Zoning Administrator and documented in a Notice of Official Action on November 5,2004. The Notice of Official Action incorporated nineteen (19) conditions of approval that are intended to mitigate potential noise, aesthetic and operational impacts. (Please refer to the Notice of Official Action dated November 5,2004, Attachment #2). Use Permits for Wireless Communications Facilities The purpose of the City's regulations for Wireless Communication Facilities as stated in Article 38 of the Redwood City Zoning Ordinance is to allow facilities which provide for the personal communications needs of residents of the City and region, and of local business and government, while minimizing adverse visual and operational effects of such facilities through appropriate design, siting, and screening. Where appropriate, the City encourages the co-location of facilities and/or consolidation of facilities at one site, provided the cumulative impacts do not create adverse aesthetic or operational impacts. Through the incorporation of conditions of approval, the Zoning Administrator in consultation with the Architectural Review Committee was able to mitigate the potential noise, aesthetic and operational impacts. The placement of equipment cabinets within an enclosure will minimize the noise and vibration generated from such equipment as well as obscure any visual impacts associated with the equipment. The antennas will be mounted on top of the church roof within a steeple enclosure that has been designed to be architecturally compatible with the existing church. The placement of the subject facilities, as conditioned by the Use Permit, meet the requirements of the .Redwood City Zoning Ordinance Article 38. The proposed radiation levels are well within the allowable limits as set by the FCC per the applicant's .Radio Frequency ".RF" report (which includes both the existing wireless facilities as well as the proposed). Radiation associated with these types of installations is subject to review by the F.C.C, and not the City of .Redwood City.. Conditions related to radiation are provided to ensure that the public has access to this information; however, it is not the City's responsibility to enforce the F.C.C's regulations. Appellant's Issues On November 12, 2004, Mary Browne and Gerald Nagel (in conjunction with additional neighbors) appealed the decision of the Zoning Administrator. (Please refer to Attachment #3, appeal letters). 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. Analysis The following analysis considers the findings as referenced in the November 5, 2004 Notice of Official Action with respect to the subject property and proposed project. The appellant's issues are also addressed as they relate to the findings and discussion. 2/28/05 4