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TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
25 October, 1996
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: PCS PROJECT NARRATIVE FOR 1613 TIMBERLINE ROAD
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Calvin Johnson
2600 South County Road 11
Fort Collins, CO. 80522
APPLICANT
Western Wireless, PCS III
2323 Delgany Street
Denver, CO. 80216
Site Address/Location: 1613 Timberline Road
Leased Area: Approximately 300 sq. ft.
Zoning Designation/Land Use: IL Limited Industrial District
NARRATIVE
THE REAL ESTATE
SERVICES COMPANY
CONSULTANT
Koll Telecommunication
Joel Hendrickson, Planner
303.807.0018
Western Wireless, PCS III (Western) is proposing to develop a wireless telecommunication site by attaching nine
panel antennas to an existing grain silo. The panels are placed on walk -way guard rails located at the top of the
silo. The base transmitting units (BTS), the "brains" for the system, will be located at the bottom of the silo.
This facility (antennas and BTS) are designed and colored to reduce visual impacts. Each of the panel antennas
measure approximately 1.5 feet wide and 5.5 feet high for a total antennas area of just under 75 sq. ft. Antenna
placement will not exceed silo height, while still maintaining system clarity and area coverage
PCS - Personal Communications Services, represents the latest generation of wireless technology. PCS uses a
digital technology instead of the currently available analog technology. Unlike analog services that pick up and
send all sound in the area of the phone, digital picks up and sends only message of the sender. This gives PCS
user the clarity of land line telephone service and the mobility of cell phones -- the best of both worlds. In addition
to the mobility and clarity of PCS the user will now have services commonly associated with land line telephones
and on-line computer services. Western's license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) permits
Western to operate wireless telecommunication services and other services for the benefit of the public. This
license also requires Western to provide adequate services to the Larimer County / Fort Collins area. Because of
this requirement, it is essential that a cell site be located on this grain silo. Without this location Western's
customers will experience a coverage deficiency when traveling in this area.
To sum up, Western trusts the City of Fort Collins will agree that locating this facility at this particular site is both
an appropriate use and contribution to the welfare of the community. As a key link in the regional PCS system,
Fort Collins will become known as a community that is receptive to the needs of developing businesses, and the
needs of its residents.
Respectfully submitted,
Koel
a
endrickson
Planning/Zoning Coordinator
2323 Delgany Street
Denver, CO 80216
(301) 297 -98'II
FAX (303) 297-9812