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MINUTES <br /> PEQUOT LAKES PLANNING COMMISSION/ <br /> BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT <br /> REGULAR MEETING <br /> MARCH 17, 2016 <br /> PRESENT: Deb Brown,Todd Engels, Bill Habein, Mark Hallan, Mark Mortenson, <br /> Nathan Norton, and Wesley Wilson. ABSENT: None <br /> CITY PLANNER: Justin Burslie, NJPA <br /> ZONING SPECIALIST: Dawn Bittner <br /> COUNCIL LIAISON: David Sjoblad, Mayor <br /> The meeting was called to order by Chair Engels at 6:oi p.m. Chair Engels opened the <br /> Public Hearings. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS: <br /> Applicant Requests a Variance to Exceed the Building Height Limit in the <br /> Commercial Zone <br /> Applicant: Steve Fester, on behalf of Verizon Wireless <br /> Mr. Burslie explained the Staff Report. In some cities the small cells do not fall under <br /> the definition of structure,but it does in Pequot Lakes. <br /> Steve Fester explained the need for small cells which is a new technology,to add <br /> capacity to the network without adding a new tower site which can target areas where <br /> uses are high such as in towns, at schools, etc. They reduce the need for traditional <br /> towers and serve about a 1,000 foot radius. These cells are served by fiber optic cable. <br /> Mayor Sjoblad asked if the plan is to replace the light tower. Mr. Fester stated they plan <br /> to replace a light pole. Mayor Sjoblad asked why they don't just add a pole for the small <br /> cell. Mr. Fester stated most property owners usually don't want to add more poles for <br /> aesthetics. <br /> Chair Engels asked if the pole color is going to match the other poles in the parking lot. <br /> Mr. Fester stated the pole will be the same silver color and the antenna and equipment <br /> will be painted to match the pole. <br /> MINUTES 1 <br /> Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br /> March 17, 2016 <br />