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Analysis Communications Services The site plan indicates that the tower will be 149-feet tall and of a lattice-type construction. The nearest residence on an adjoining property is 150 feet. The 149-foot tower complies with the Development Title Section 9-1065.4[d] that requires ':new freestanding support structures to be located a distance equal to at least the height of the said structure from residential structures on adjoining properties " Development Title Section 9-1065.4[x] states that "unless shown to not be feasible by the applicant, any new freestanding support structure for wireless telecommunication shall be a monopole" and Development Title Section 9-1065.4[b] states that 'new freestanding support structures shall be the minimum height required for wireless telecommunication." The applicant states that a monopole is not feasible because the antennas that are required for the public safety system are between three feet and six feet wide and therefore are too heavy for a monopole. A monopole would not withstand the wind shear for the number and size of antennas that are needed at this site. The location, type, and height of the tower were determined by an engineering report that identified this location with a high number of dropped radio communications. Therefore, the Community Development Department has determined that a monopole is not feasible and that the 149-foot tall lattice tower is appropriate. Airport The project site is over one mile from the end of RLMNay 12 of the Lodi Airport. The Council of Governments rind the Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics, tivere sent referrals on April 14, 2011 The Division caf AerOrIautics responCted 111E a memo c Mecr April 20. 2011_ The memo states that the project. must not result in hazards to flight, such as obstructions to the navigable airspace (i.e. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77 defined primary, approach and transitional surfaces) required for flight to, from, and around an airport or electronic hazards that may interfere with aircraft instruments or radio communications." The memo also states that the California Public Utilities Code Section 21659 prohibits structural hazards on or near airports. Due to its proximity to the airport runways, the proposal will require submission of a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (Form 7460-1) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation, Part 77 `Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace."' This is a standard condition for structures built near airports. This project will meet the requirements of Public Utilities Code Section 21659 and the applicant will submit a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration to the FAA. In addition, the Community Development Department is recommending Condition of Approval 1(g)(1) which states, "A red light shall be placed at or near the top of the tower" and Condition of Approval 1(g)(2) which states: "The light shall conform to all lighting standards required by the Federal Aviation Administration." San Joaquin County PA-11000591Wood bridge Fire District Community Devefopment Page 3