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Approved to radio, television, or other existing broadcast communications systems in the area. This study was completed and Owl Engineering provided a letter dated December 10, 2013 discussing the results. Planner Gundlach explained that following submittal of the engineering analysis, staff inquired as to the methods used to ensure over - the -air broadcast television was not being interfered with as the letter from Owl Engineering suggested it was merely an "opinion ". At staff's request, Verizon Wireless instructed Owl Engineering to meet with the affected resident who made the initial interference inquiry. This meeting is supposed to occur January 17th through 19th. Verizon Wireless has requested to move forward as they are confident their antennas are not the problem. Nonetheless, if the homeowner's issues are not resolved, there may be a need to further discuss with Owl Engineering if there is a way to determine, with certainty, that Verizon's antenna are not causing the problem. Planner Gundlach commented that the engineering analysis conducted by Owl Engineering indicates there are and will be no interference issues with construction of two additional telecommunications antenna for Verizon Wireless atop the existing City water tower at 700 Silver Lake Road. As such, staff's original analysis discussed in the Planning Report dated November 14, 2013 remains unchanged and staff continues to recommend approval of the request. Garrett Glyziak, Owl Engineering, explained he owned an independent consulting firm and was hired to complete the noninterference study for Verizon Wireless. He discussed his findings with the Commission noting he had no reason to believe the two additional Verizon antennas would cause any interference. It was his opinion that the resident with TV interference issues required a digital antenna due to reflections. The problem could be corrected with a new digital antenna. He explained he drove the neighborhood surrounding the water tower and found there to be no interference. Commissioner Danger asked if the homeowner had a UHF antenna. Mr. Glyziak deferred this question to the homeowner. He discussed how the digital broadcasting signals could be reflecting around this home creating mixed signals for the homeowners TV. Chairperson Howard questioned how Mr. Glyziak came to the determination that there was no interference from the antennas on the water tower. Mr. Glyziak explained that he reviewed every frequency and wave ban combination, including public safety on the water tower and his results showed no low order mixes. He commented he included UHF television and radio frequencies as well. He reported the only interference found at the water tower site was between the cell carriers themselves. Commissioner Danger encouraged the homeowner to change out his antenna to a digital model. Fred Malford, 721 Redwood Lane, explained he lived directly west of the water tower. He indicated he found the entire antenna situation confusing but he was the only person in the neighborhood with interference issues. He commented he purchased a flat screen TV several years ago and had it hooked up to his old UHF/VHF antenna. He appreciated the suggestions from Mr. Glyziak with regard to the digital antenna. He indicated his TV concerns over a year ago and have subsided this winter, now that there was snow on his roof. Mr. Glyziak commented he would be willing to assist Mr. Malford with his antenna situation. Motion by Commissioner Nichols - Matkaiti seconded by Commissioner Banker to close the Public Hearing. Approved 7 -0. Motion by Commissioner McPherson seconded by Commissioner Meyers, to approve staff recommendation. Approved 7 -0. Other Business: None. Adjournment: 2