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BOOK 99 FADE 79 <br />did not think it would take staff the full 6 months to complete <br />their task. <br />Mr. Sluggett assured them they would not see 130 foot poles <br />all over FP&L easements. He felt 130 feet would be the maximum. <br />He advised that he also represented American Tower Systems and they <br />build the towers and then sell the space. He advised that Sprint <br />and Nextel had committed to co -locating on each of those <br />facilities. The companies do prefer to co -locate where they can. <br />He felt there would not be a major proliferation of tower <br />applications, especially during the 6 -month period. He felt that <br />from a planning perspective, the exception under consideration <br />might be a good incentive for co -location. <br />Director Keating clarified that the exception under <br />discussion, putting antennas on existing structures, would include <br />utility poles and extending them another 10%. <br />Chairman Adams was comfortable with using the 10 -mile ridge <br />area, and County Attorney Vitunac suggested they could limit the <br />exception to the specific area. <br />Mr. Sluggett stated he would work with the County and would <br />further consult with his client in order to provide more input. <br />Chairman Adams suggested that his client be present at the Workshop <br />in order to provide input. <br />Jim Granse, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, concerned citizen, agreed that <br />a moratorium was necessary to try to keep Indian River County from <br />looking like a "pin cushion". <br />Chris Wood, of Houston Quasi Group, representing American <br />Tower Systems and a number of other companies, wished to go on <br />record saying that a 90 -day moratorium should be sufficient with <br />the work that has already gone into formation of a new ordinance. <br />His clients build towers for co -location of users and intend to be <br />"good neighbors". <br />Sharon Brower, 736 34th Terrace, American Radio Relay League <br />public information officer for Indian River County, appreciated the <br />consideration given amateur radio operators as an exemption during <br />the moratorium, and thanked staff for their cooperation. <br />It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the <br />Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />In response to Commissioner Bird's question about the 6 -month <br />time frame, Director Keating advised that much would depend on the <br />Board of County Commissioners as to how long it will take to <br />address their concerns. He felt that if they could give their <br />62 <br />November 5, 1996 <br />