8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 18, 1997 ei Tower (continued from page 1) more than one tract of land and a conceptual design of the struc- ture,” McCall said after the vote. “Those objecting must appeal to the zoning board if a zoning per- mit is granted.” ~ Kozick explained the process for determining to grant a permit. “If I determine it meets the limits ' of the zoning code, I can issue a permit,” he said. In the case of the Cellular One tower, Kozick con- sulted planning commission at- torney James Geddes. ~ Anongoing issue with the tower was its height. Township zoning ordinances require any structure that is higher than 35 feet to go before the zoning board for a height variance, except if that structure is a public utility. The debate in Dallas Township now centers on whether or not the company is a public utility. . Geddes said the cellular com- pany is not defined as a public atility by definition of the state public utility commission. “The township and Cellular One recog- nize they are not a public utility in the general sense,” he said. “There is a section of the zoning ordi- nance that says ‘utilities are not subject to height ordinances’.” In the end, Kozick decided Cellular One is a utility. The company will have to wait 30 days before begin- ning construction. - Township resident, Roger Landry will be appealing the deci- sion. “I'm disappointed, but I'm not surprised,” Landry said in response to the awarded permit. “We've already sent a letter ap- pealing,” he said. He also intends to submit a formal appeal to the supervisors so that it may be dis- cussed at a township meeting. . Landry lamented the lack of planning that has gone into this particular tower. “I believe we are leaving our environment in the hands of different groups who have different priorities,” he said. “I think in this time, when the po- tential to ruin the environment is so great, to not have a plan is dangerous.” This is not the only tower that will be built in the township. The zoning board recently approved a 250-foot cellular tower near Irem Temple Country Club. The Irem Temple tower will be built by 360 Communications. Township supervisor Glenn Howell feels the supervisors acted in the best interests of the town- ship by signing the contract with Cellular One. “We have to do what is best for the majority of the people,” he said. “It’s income with- out raising taxes and that’s al- ways good for helping people.” The township will lease the land to Cellular One for a fee of S800 per month. That's the same amount Cellu- lar One has offered Kingston Township to erect a much smaller “monopole” on that township's property. The proposed monopole would be only a 100-foot struc- ture. The Kingston Township su- pervisors have scheduled a hear- ing to guage public opinion in regard to the Cellular One tower as well as a proposed tower on Hillside Road to be built by Omnipoint Communications. In order to keep residents aware of the potential changes, the town- ship has sent out 85 letters to neighboring property owners to inform them of the meetings. Landry said although he is dis- appointed in the local government, “We will try to dissuade them and hope that democracy wins.” Landry hopes to bring the issue before the board of supervisors in late July or early August. Tower requests go public By KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER Post Staff KINGSTON TWP; - The board of supervisors is asking for public comment on two requests for cel- lular phone towers. Omnipoint Communications has made an agreement with the Majors Family to install a 100- foot “monopole” on the former Russ Majors Sales & Service prop- erty on Hillside Rd. A public input hearing will be held June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the township mu- nicipal building. Cellular One wants to construct a “monopole” in the township. The cellular company wants to place the 100-foot pole behind the present township building. A public input hearing was held June 17. “We want to gauge public opin- ion first,” said Jeffrey Box, town- ship manager, of the hearings. “Our intention is to make sure everyone is aware (of all develop- ments).” The board sent 85 let- ters to neighboring property own- ers of the “monopoles” inviting them to attend the hearings. Box said that cellular phones are becoming a fact of life. “There is certainly a demand in the mar- ketplace for increased and im- proved cellular phones,” said Box. “The demand is there and these companies are responding to the demand.” If Cellular One's request is ap- DM Vacation Bible School starts soon “Celebrate Jesus” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School at Dallas United Methodist Church. Classes for children 3 years old through grade 6 will be held between the hours of 9:30 and 12 noon from July 7-11. Par- ticipants will hear and celebrate © that Jesus learned about God; loved and worshipped God; and is the light of the world. Everyone is invited to register or to obtain more information by visiting the church office at 4 Par- sonage Street, Dallas or by calling the church office at 675-0122. SWEDISH STUDENT and other Scandinavian, European, South Ameri- can, Asian, Russian ex- change students arriving August. Become a host family. Call AISE 1-800-SIBLING or visit web at http://www.sibling.org proved, the township would sign into an $800 per month lease agreement. In other business, the board authorized Ben Jones, solicitor, to commence all necessary legal action regarding the Slocum Park Manor Subdivision. The develop- ment was built more than 20 years ago with no subdivision plan re- corded, which is technically a vio- lation of township and state law. “The solicitor will seek out an order to have the plans recorded depicting what is in reality there on the land,” said Box. “He will correct the errors commenced many years ago.” POST PHOTO/MIKE TWICHELL Lake-Lehman drum major Katie Martin leads the marching band in competition at Sherburne, NY, June 7. Rezoning (continued from page 1) to tear it down. This would be the best of both worlds. This would cut down the traffic drastically because there are two apart- ments,” he explained. “It’s the least provocative plan of any.” The apartments are what grabbed Lembke’s attention. “They're gorgeous apartments. They cover the whole second floor,” said Lembke, who heard about the apartments through a friend. “They were used as offices, but everything was left in tact.” Lembke estimates the apartments to be a combined 3,500 square terling Ave. Ji | in one of a small string of apart- ments he owns with his wife. Lembke believes the apart- ments would be great for retired people. “We don’t have complexes here for retired people. It's a quiet area and I think they would like that,” said Lembke, who men- tioned that he might eventually like to live in the building. As for the offices on the ground floor, he would move his account- ing firm there and rent the other half to a similar professional of- fice. The Sterling Ave. Association and other neighbors rallied their support last November to oppose a plan to change the building's zoning to commercial, which would allow any business. Pro- fessional offices only allow doc- tors, lawyer, architects and the like. Peiffer hopes a similar number Band pageant — (continued from page 1) “It was also a good accomplish- ment that we moved up a clase from last year, and still place high, which is rare to do,” Taggert added. Of assistant instructor Maureen Richards he said, “She deserves a lot of credit, and is definitely a strong link in the chain.” Richards also wanted to pay tribute to the 13 senior members graduating this year. “They made a tremendous contribution, and: will be sorely missed,” he said. The Lake-Lehman Band Spon*.” sors also deserve some credit, as" Richards pointed out. “The school- district had some budget prob-. lems this year, and we definitely’ would not have done as well with-- out the parents’ help,” he said.- Added Taggert, “Because of them. we keep the program moving for-" ward.” Bealla found guilty of ~ assault, other charges: Dallas resident Jason J. Bealla, 24, was found guilty of of simple assault, recklessly endangerment; resisting arrest, harassment and. disorderly conduct by a Luzerne County Court Jury on June 12. The charges stemmed from a Jan. 7 incident, in which Bealla led police on a foot chase through’ Toby's Creek and up to Rt. 415 near the Crab Claw restaurant. Beallaran from police after Dallas. Borough patrolman Russell Devens and probation officer Tho- © feet. Lembke, who is a certified pub- lic accountant, also owns both residential and commercial prop- ~ erty throughout Wyoming Valley. He prefers residential. “I didn’t want strictly commer- cial around here either,” said Lembke, who lives off Machell Ave. Candy Striping positions available Applications are now available for the summer Candy Striping program for teens 13 tol8 at the Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas. The session begins with orienta- tiononWed., June 18 and Thurs., June 19 from 9 a.m. - noon, and teens cam choose to attend either date. Uniforms will be provided by the Meadows. Students can assist the activi- ties and nursing departments with various assignments during the day, evening or weekends. To apply call the Volunteer Department at 675-8600, Ext. 138. Dallas Class of 1978 to hold reunion Dallas High School Class of 1978 anyone interested in help- ing to organize a 20 year reunion, please call Lori Gaylord Pettit at 696-2020. 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