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Steve Olt - Re: AT&T Wireless Telecom Facility
From: <RAKKCASS@comcast.net>
To: <solt@fcgov.com>
Date: 3/5/2009 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: AT&T Wireless Telecom Facility
Dear Mr. Olt:
Regrettably, we were unable to attend the first meeting concerning the AT&T proposal to
erect a 55' high tower in the area right behind our home. We doubly regret that we are unable
to attend tonight's meeting either. We had planned to go, but a family obligation arose, and, as
you can surmise, that takes precedence.
However, we wish to express our opinions and concerns and hope that you will consider
them when the decision is made.
The back of our home, in Arborgate, faces the Poudre Valley Plaza Center. From the patio
behind our house, we currently have an unobstructed view of a portion of the mountains and
open sky to the west.
We also subscribe to AT&T for our cell phone use. A close relative of ours was, for quite
some time, an AT&T representative, and she has advised us that our area has something
called 3G coverage, which, she tells us, is the best, optimal system available. Also, we have
never, in the 3-1/2 years we have lived in this area, had any problem with our cell phone
service, connectibility or quality. Also, we have never had "dropped" calls, and therefore do
not understand the need for ancillary equipment.
You might be able to ascertain that we are not technophiles, but we are grateful residents of
this beautiful area, and we would NOT like to see anything stand between our wonderful
neighborhood and what views we have. We would also call your attention to the fact that a 55'
pole has the potential to damage some of our neighbors' homes, if not ours as well, should a
mishap occur. You might also know that we are subject to fierce winds coming over our
homes from the west, and two of our neighboring homes suffered roof damage recently.
The prospect of an enormous pole and its housings or casings and whatever else goes with
it is frightening and, at the least, unpleasant.
We have heard reports about possible health hazards and loss of value of our homes should
this tower be built. While factual information seems to be scarce, these two factors, added to
the negatives of the constuction itself and its own dangers, cause us to voice our definite "No"
on the project.
Our neighbors and we are predominantly seniors who live here because of its location and
amenities, not the least of which are safety and attention to aesthetics.
As taxpayers and citizens, we urge you to do whatever you can to cancel this effort to
obstruct and endanger us, and that you and AT&T work diligently to find a less inhabited area
for the tower. We are not against technology, but we see no need to have it encroach on the
superb quality of our life.
We trust you will consider our opinions and statements with the same force and effect as if
we had been able to be present this evening.
Thank you for your public service.
Rachel and Joe Cassidy
900 Arbor Avenue, #36
Fort Collins, CO 80526
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