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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCable TV - 1998 - 04_23CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Doug Dreggors Bill Kapka Don Wing Eric Willard Rdmy Tholen BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Sherry Delling Carl Johnson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ross Obermeyer Jeff Kelley Pamela Smith BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Penny Jeff McGregor Mark Pacheco STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager Marcie Diamond, Planner Sally Leeper, Program Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE With a quorum of the Committee present, the special called meeting of the Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Donald Wing at 6:38 p.m. on April 23, 1998 at the Allen Public Library Council Chambers. MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED JOINT MEETING CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APRIL 23, 1998 - 6:30 P.M. CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Doug Dreggors Bill Kapka Don Wing Eric Willard Rdmy Tholen BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Sherry Delling Carl Johnson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ross Obermeyer Jeff Kelley Pamela Smith BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Penny Jeff McGregor Mark Pacheco STAFF PRESENT: Michael Stanger, Acting City Manager Marcie Diamond, Planner Sally Leeper, Program Coordinator I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE With a quorum of the Committee present, the special called meeting of the Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee was called to order by Chairperson Donald Wing at 6:38 p.m. on April 23, 1998 at the Allen Public Library Council Chambers. Page 2 Joint P&Z Commission and CTTAC Minutes April 23, 1998 CALL TO ORDER OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Without a quorum of the Commission present, the special called meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was not called to order; however, a self- appointed ad-hoc committee meeting was held. II. APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 1998, JOINT MEETING. Upon a motion by Mr. Bill Kapka and a second by Mr. Doug Dreggors, the Advisory Committee voted 5 FOR and 0 OPPOSED to approve the minutes of the April 9, 1998, joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission. III. DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO ZONING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAE Acting City Manager Michael Stanger discussed a possible process for review of the model ordinance proposed by North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). He suggested the possibility of establishing a task force to complete further study Commission Chairman Kelley discussed the recently approved tower in the Custer Hills Subdivision on Custer Road located on the Community Facilities tract. He indicated that the Commission had a need for technical input from the Cable Advisory Committee in this area. Mr. Donald Wing, Cable Advisory Committee, suggested a subcommittee be named to review the issues. Discussion was held by members of both bodies regarding the future evolution of communication, the minimum size of satellite dishes that should be regulated, and possible requirements for landscaping and other aesthetic values. Commission Member Smith requested that staff provide copies of ordinances adopted by other cities, both neighboring and those that are considered leaders in the field Ms. Marcie Diamond, Planner, noted that it was felt that most cities had based their ordinances on the NCTCOG model; however, she would pursue obtaining copies It was further noted that telephone companies should be contacted regarding their needs Ms Diamond noted that the model ordinance indicates that the telephone companies should be providing the cities with their long-range plans. Consensus of the group was to favor co -location of towers wherever possible. I P Page 3 Joint P&Z Commission and CTTAC Minutes April 23, 1998 It was noted further that several types of tower requirements need to be reviewed; such as cellular towers, ham radios, F.M. stations, etc. Mr. Dreggors suggested that their Committee would like to be involved if cases are brought before the Commission that would involve variations to any ordinance that is adopted. The consensus of the Commission was that a Specific Use Permit should be considered to be required for locating towers; however, there might be some districts where they could be allowed by right. It was the consensus of the two groups that an ad-hoc sub -committee of the Cable Advisory Committee and the Planning & Zoning Commission should be appointed to continue a review of these issues. Mr. Doug Dreggors and Mr. Eric Willard advised they would serve on this sub -committee It was noted that the Planning Commission would appoint two members during their regular meeting. Transcriber's Note: The Planning Commission subsequently appointed Commission Member Mark Pacheo and Commission Member Jeff McGregor, with Chairman Jeff Kelley as alternate, to .terve on this sub -committee. V ADJOURN CABLE TV AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MOTION Upon a motion by Mr. Dreggors and a second by Mr. Willard, the Cable Advisory Committee was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. These minutes read and approved by the Cable TV and Telecommunications Advisory Committee this 141" day of M" __, 1998. Donald Wing, Chairman i i - Sherrya ing, Secretary