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DR09 033<br />

December 14 2010<br />

Page 11<br />

Concern<br />

A precedent would be set by allowing the construction <strong>of</strong> wireless<br />

facilities in <strong>Tustin</strong> Ranch<br />

Response There are multiple wireless facilities existing within the <strong>Tustin</strong> Ranch<br />

Community and the broader community The proposed facility would<br />

not set a precedent<br />

Concern<br />

The proposed tower is close to schools and could present a danger to<br />

children<br />

Response<br />

Based on commentary from the prior Zoning Administrator hearing the<br />

concerns regarding proximity to schools and children were based on<br />

perceived health related illnesses and will be addressed in the next<br />

concern There are existing wireless facilities located on school<br />

facilities<br />

Concern Health related illnesses could result from the installation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

proposed facility which is close to residential and institutional uses<br />

Response The Federal Government in particular the Federal Communications<br />

Commission FCC is responsible for regulating wireless<br />

transmissions and radio frequency<br />

emissions The FCC has<br />

established guidelines and thresholds for radio frequency emissions to<br />

ensure the health and safety <strong>of</strong> humans All wireless facilities including<br />

the one<br />

being proposed are required to comply with the standards<br />

established by the FCC<br />

Humans are<br />

exposed to radio frequency emissions and other<br />

electromagnetic fields on a daily basis through the use <strong>of</strong> cell phones<br />

microwaves televisions cordless phones baby monitors and other<br />

wireless devices While cell phone use has been around since the<br />

1980s similar devices that emit radio frequencies have been around<br />

much longer and the technology <strong>of</strong> using radio frequency signals is not<br />

new<br />

Required Findings<br />

There are many reputable organizations such as the World Health<br />

Organization and the American Cancer Society as well as others that<br />

have performed and reviewed studies These organizations have<br />

come to the conclusion that there is no scientific evidence linking radio<br />

frequency signals from base stations and wireless networks to adverse<br />

health effects<br />

In general in determining whether to approve the Design Review for the proposed<br />

wireless telecommunications facility located at 11385 Pioneer Road within Cedar<br />

Grove Park the Planning Commission must find that the location size architectural<br />

features and general appearance <strong>of</strong> the proposed aboveground utility facility will not

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