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NOV 21 BOOK 78 PAGE 4-.,, could lease out space for cellular telephones, but it is very difficult for two frequencies to be used. Commissioner Scurlock had another problem in that whenever residential zoning is discussed, there seems to be a big differentiation between single-family and multi -family residential. He felt that the two categories should be given the same consideration because it is a residential use, and it bothers him during some of these discussions when it is said that such and such is okay for multi -family residential, but not for single-family residential. Commissioner Eggert asked how much property is taken up just for use of the tower, and Mr. Boling pointed out the full radius projected by the tower. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there would be an ability for this Commission to allow the tower to be constructed, but with a time limitation that said within 5 years the applicant would come back in and reassert his right to continue to operate or consider the possibility of relocating. Attorney Vitunac didn't feel the Commission could limit them to a timeframe to take the tower down. The Board has to decide, under today's law and today's condition, whether it is a legal use according to our ordinances. He advised that since we know according to the Comp Plan that the surrounding three sides will develop residentially, the Board can condition their approval now on a time element which says that the shielding from lights or some other specific aspect is wrong with that tower. The Board now can protect future residential people with a specified condition. Commissioner Scurlock didn't know of any reason, except for the possible expansion of the airport. Chairman Wheeler advised that the airport currently is expanding one runway, and the FAA has indicated that there will not be any effect as far as lowering the minimums on the 22