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98 <br />800 '�; <br />Brevard County which can be seen for at least 7 miles. Folks have <br />said they moved away from the cities to be able to see the stars in <br />the dark at night. The astronomers have problems with these strobe <br />lights. <br />Director Boling advised that staff would follow up and inquire <br />whether the FAA would allow not using strobe lights at night. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone <br />wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Cliff Hertz, attorney representing AT&T Wireless Services, <br />advised that all towers exceeding 200' are dual pack, which means <br />they go to a red light at night. If the FAA grants the <br />application, the issue is pretty well covered. He advised that <br />AT&T is in agreement with all conditions required by staff's <br />recommendations. <br />Attorney Hertz also advised that it was his understanding <br />there would no longer be any roaming charges in the County and no <br />long distance charges for analog as well as digital service. <br />Curt Nicconin, design engineer with AT&T Wireless Services, <br />stated that this tower will provide seamless coverage over the <br />County including sections of I-95 where it has been difficult to <br />get some calls. <br />Mr. Nicconin also responded to Chairman Adams' question that <br />the strobe lights are designed to be visible for a distance of <br />about 10 miles. <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this <br />matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, that the Board grant the special <br />exception use approval for the requested tower with <br />the conditions recommended by staff, changing <br />Condition 2-D to Condition 3. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Tippin felt that 2 requests for <br />towers in 3 weeks is very scary. He was aware that staff will try <br />to address these in the_ upcoming changes -to the LDR' s and would <br />support the motion but had many concerns what the County will look <br />like with all these towers. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />motion passed unanimously. <br />SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 30 <br />