TXT2009 0007

Adopting new Wireless Adopting new Wireless Telecommunication Facility Telecommunication Facility Master Plan + OrdinanceMaster Plan + Ordinance

Adoption Schedule for M.P. + Ordinance

March 10:

- Assembly: Introduction M.P. Discussion

March 20:

- 1st Public Meeting: Downtown 6-8pm

March 25:

- PC (COW): M.P. + Ordinance Discussion

March 27:

- 2nd Public Meeting: UAS 6-8pm

Adoption Schedule for M.P. + Ordinance

April 15:

- PC Special Meeting: Rec. on M.P. & Ord.

April 28:

- Assembly: Introduce M.P. & Ord.

May 5:

- Assembly (COW): Continue discussion

May 19:

- Assembly: Vote on M.P. & Ordinance

• What is a Wireless Telecommunication

Master Plan?

• What is the value?

• Why now?

What is a Wireless Telecommunication Master Plan?

Consists of 4 Chapters:1) Purpose & Policies1) Purpose & Policies

- Public Health- Land Use - Viewsheds, etc.

2) Background of the wireless telecommunication industry2) Background of the wireless telecommunication industry- Evolution of cell phones and service (1G – 4G)- Basic Tower components

3) Engineering Analysis3) Engineering Analysis- Search Area (Service area maps)- New/ Old FCC regulations

4) Inventory4) Inventory- 60 sites (towers and attached antennas)

• Integrates with the values of the Comprehensive Plan

• Provides policies that guide better development decisions

• Provides framework for the Ordinance

• Most important: Connects the Ordinance to the vision of the Comprehensive Plan

What is the value in the Master Plan?

Why adopt a Master Plan now?

• Surge of 7 new towers since early 2012

• Desire to have new standards in code

• Difficult to predict future placement of towers (where are the service gaps?)

• Provides framework for new ordinance

• Connects ordinance to Comp. Plan

• Opportunity to discuss new policies

Neighborhood Meetings

1)March 20– Assembly Chambers– 6 - 8 pm

2)March 27– UAS Glacier View Rm – 6 - 8 pm

New Website: http://www.juneau.org/cddftp/projects/wirelessplan/

New Flyer for public bulletins boards

Assembly approves moratorium

• Provide time to adopt new Master Plan & Ordinance.

• Delays new permits for future cell phone towers.

• Does not apply to new towers needed for public safety and health, nor collocations.

• Moratorium expires May 19, 2014.

Further Discussion

Additional Comments/Questions for March 25 PC COW meeting???

Early 2012 Service Map