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Consider the Wireless Communications Master Plan and Land Use Management Ordinance Text Amendment - Proposed Amendments to Articles 3, 5, 6, and Appendix A.
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Staff:
Department:
Ben Hitchings, Director
Planning and Development Services
Phil Mason, Planning Manager
Overview: On April 18, 20181 the Town Council opened the Public Hearing for the Wireless Communications Initiative (WCI), including the proposed Master Plan and Ordinance for wireless communications facilities. Tonight, the continuation of the public hearing will address public comment.
The Wireless Communication Initiative commenced in spring of 2017 in response to forthcoming wireless technology changes, changes to Federal and State law and a need to modernize the Town's rules related to this technology. The proposed Master Plan and Ordinance for wireless communications facilities will position the Town to benefit from coming changes as well as guard against unwanted impacts.
Recommendation(s):
That the Council:
* Close the Public Hearing
* Adopt Resolution A, finding that the proposed text amendment is reasonable, in the public's interest, and consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan;
* Adopt Resolution B, adopting the Wireless Communications Master Plan proposal
* Enact the Wireless Communications Ordinance proposal, amending Articles 3, 5, 6, and Appendix A of the Land Use Management Ordinance.
Decision Points:
* Should the Wireless Communications Master Plan proposal be adopted to provide a framework for the deployment of wireless communication facilities in the community?
* Should the Wireless Communications Ordinance proposal be enacted to establish a regulatory link to the corresponding Wireless Communications Master Plan?
Key Issues:
* Response to wireless industry comments from the April 18 Public Hearing.
Fiscal Impact/Resources: The Town entered into a contract with CityScape consultants, Inc. for $35,500 for services related to a wireless communications Master...
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