Report - City of Tustin
Report - City of Tustin
Report - City of Tustin
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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