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Inter -Office Memorandum <br />To: Planning and Zoning Commission <br />From: Doug Kneupper, Director of Planning Jr <br />Subject: Metricom, Inc. Radio Placement Plan <br />Date: April 7, 1999 <br />C• <br />The City has been negotiating with Metricom, Inc. for a Right -of -Way Use <br />Agreement. This Agreement will allow Metricom to install and operate a wireless, <br />digital, data communications radio network within public rights -of -way. The radios <br />used for this wireless network will be installed on existing HL&P street light fixtures <br />and no new poles, towers, etc. will be installed. <br />You may recall that recently City Council adopted an ordinance regulating some <br />telecommunication facilities. Although the ordinance deals more directly with <br />towers, antennas, and antenna support structures, staff felt it was appropriate to <br />seek the Commission's recommendation regarding the Citywide placement plan for <br />the wireless radio network. <br />Attached you will find several exhibits that demonstrate the relative size and typical <br />installation of Metricom's radios. Also attached is a city map showing the proposed <br />locations of the radios throughout the city. Please keep in mind that the exact <br />location of the radios is subject to change based upon the actual location of HL&P <br />streetlights and the final network design. <br />At this time staff is requesting the Commission review the overall radio placement <br />plan and provide a recommendation to City Council. <br />