HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstituent Letter - Read Before Packet - 12/19/2017 - Email From Julia Sharp Re: Cell Tower Silo - Agenda Item #22From: Delynn Coldiron
To: Julia Sharp
Cc: Delynn Coldiron; Rita Knoll; Carrie Daggett; Sarah Kane
Subject: RE: Cell tower silo
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:22:28 PM
Dear Ms. Sharp:
Thank you for your email to City Council regarding the Long Pond Cell Tower proposal -- a
development project that is currently in the development review process. The specific approval
process under consideration now for this project is referred to as an "Addition of a Permitted Use"
and the decision on the pending application will be made by the City Council based on the evidence
presented to the Council in connection with the Council hearing now rescheduled for tonight,
December 19, 2017. In the case of an "Addition of a Permitted Use" decision, Councilmembers are
required to impartially decide the application based on the evidence and testimony presented for or
at the hearing, and as a result Councilmembers are required to avoid contacts about this item with
interested parties outside of the hearing process.
Your email will be included in the Council's packet regarding this item for all to consider in
connection with the hearing. Although Councilmembers are interested in hearing your opinion
about the merits of the project, it is not appropriate for Council to discuss your concerns outside of
the hearing process. I encourage you to participate in the Council's hearing on this matter in order
to ensure that your concerns are heard.
Thank you for your interest and participation in this matter.
Delynn Coldiron
City Clerk
City of Fort Collins
970-416-2995
decoldiron@fcgov.com
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From: Julia Sharp [mailto:juliasmile@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 2:19 PM
To: City Leaders <CityLeaders@fcgov.com>
Subject: Cell tower silo
Hi,
I am in support of a cell tower in the northeast corridor of Fort Collins off of
Turnberry. Cell coverage in the area is abysmal, resulting in dropped calls. This
could potentially lead to a serious emergency situation.
The recommendation to reduce the height of the tower is not acceptable. This would
reduce the carriers that could use the tower for service, limiting the scope of the tower
in the future. As a result, additional towers will need to be considered in the future.
The visual impact of the tower is less of a concern than life and death situations.
Additionally, this agricultural area is nearby the brewery which certainly has structures
more than 60 feet tall. The structures of the brewery, and the impending
development between the brewery and the proposed cell tower site, are more
relevant to consider than two silos on Vine Drive.
Please support the original 60 foot cell tower off of Turnberry.
Sincerely,
Julia Sharp