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TXT2009 0007. Adopting new Wireless Telecommunication Facility Master Plan + Ordinance. Adoption Schedule for M.P. + Ordinance. March 10: - Assembly: Introduction M.P. Discussion March 20: - 1 st Public Meeting: Downtown 6-8pm March 25 : - PC (COW): M.P. + Ordinance Discussion
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TXT2009 0007 Adopting new Wireless Telecommunication Facility Master Plan + Ordinance
Adoption Schedule for M.P. + Ordinance March 10: - Assembly: Introduction M.P. Discussion March 20: - 1st Public Meeting: Downtown 6-8pm March 25: - PC (COW): M.P. + Ordinance Discussion March 27: - 2nd Public Meeting: UAS 6-8pm
Adoption Schedule for M.P. + Ordinance April 15: - PC Special Meeting: Rec. on M.P. & Ord. April 28: - Assembly: Introduce M.P. & Ord. May 5: - Assembly (COW): Continue discussion May 19: - Assembly: Vote on M.P. & Ordinance
What is a Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan? • What is the value? • Why now?
What is a Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan? Consists of 4 Chapters: 1) Purpose & Policies - Public Health - Land Use - Viewsheds, etc. 2) Background of the wireless telecommunication industry - Evolution of cell phones and service (1G – 4G) - Basic Tower components 3) Engineering Analysis - Search Area (Service area maps) - New/ Old FCC regulations 4) Inventory - 60 sites (towers and attached antennas)
What is the value in the Master Plan? • Integrates with the values of the Comprehensive Plan • Provides policies that guide better development decisions • Provides framework for the Ordinance • Most important: Connects the Ordinance to the vision of the Comprehensive Plan
Why adopt a Master Plan now? • Surge of 7 new towers since early 2012 • Desire to have new standards in code • Difficult to predict future placement of towers (where are the service gaps?) • Provides framework for new ordinance • Connects ordinance to Comp. Plan • Opportunity to discuss new policies
Neighborhood Meetings 1)March 20 • Assembly Chambers • 6 - 8 pm 2)March 27 • UAS Glacier View Rm • 6 - 8 pm
New Website: http://www.juneau.org/cddftp/projects/wirelessplan/
Assembly approves moratorium • Provide time to adopt new Master Plan & Ordinance. • Delays new permits for future cell phone towers. • Does not apply to new towers needed for public safety and health, nor collocations. • Moratorium expires May 19, 2014.
Further Discussion Additional Comments/Questions for March 25 PC COW meeting???