Minutes, Planning Commission
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes — January 5, 2010
The Lincoln Township Planning Commission met on January 5, 2010, to approve the agenda and the minutes from the December 15, 2009 meeting. A public hearing was held for AirCell, LLC’s request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a wireless broadband facility at 1405 E Wackerly Rd. The commission approved the request with conditions, requiring the petitioner to demonstrate compliance with FAA, state, and local requirements. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Summary written automatically. The full text below is the record.
- Called to order
- 6:30 pm
- Adjourned
- 6:55 pm
- Presiding
- Susan Ensign
- Present
- Susan Ensign, Sheila Mesler, Reid Duford, Denise Schneider
Decisions in these minutes (3)
LINCOLN TOWNSHIP - MIDLAND COUNTY
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 5, 2010
Susan Ensign - Chairperson, Sheila Mesler - Vice Chairperson, Reid Duford - Secretary, Member - Denise Schneider
The meeting of the Lincoln Township Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Susan Ensign at 6:30 pm.
Roll call was taken: Susan Ensign, Sheila Mesler, Reid Duford, and Denise Schneider were all present.
A motion was made by Reid Duford to approve the agenda as presented and was supported by Denise Schneider. Motion approved 4-0.
Motion by Reid Duford and supported by Denise Schneider to approve the minutes of the December 15, 2009 meeting. Motion approved 4-0.
A public hearing was held upon a request from AirCell, LLC for Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review. The petitioner’s agent, Robert Wheaton of SureSite Consulting group explained in detail AirCell’s proposal to construct, operate, and maintain a wireless broadband facility located at 1405 E Wackerly Rd. The facility is to be constructed at the very east end of the parcel. The project consists of a 195 foot monopole with wireless telecommunication antennas and supporting equipment shelter that will be enclosed within a fenced compound.
Public Comments - 3 citizens were in attendance for the public hearing (including petitioner):
- Kathleen Kemp of 1800 N Stark Rd asked if the wireless signals would cause interference with cable television or satellite dish signals.
Petitioner response: Mr. Wheaton said this is a unique signal that is directed upwards into the sky and works above 10,000 feet for aircraft wireless and broadband use. The signal is governed by the FCC and will not cause interference for other communication or data signals.
Commission Comments: The commission said they had no issues with the plan or the proposed use of this wireless facility.
A motion to accept petitioner’s request, provided the petitioner can demonstrate to the Zoning Administrator that the facility meets requirements set by the FAA, State, and Local governments (e.g. Jack Barstow Airport, City of Midland) for height, right of way encroachments, safety, etc., was made by Reid Duford and supported by Sheila Mesler. Motion Approved 4-0.
Old Business: None.
New Business: None.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm.
Signature line for Reid Duford
Secretary
Lincoln Township Planning Commission, Midland County