5d) Noticed Public Hearing - Discussion and Possible Action Regarding an Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Use Permit 2019-0011, for a new Wireless Communication Facility in Willits
(Sponsor: Planning and Building Services)
I support the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for the use permit for the tower in the Pine Mtn area of Willits. This is a residential neighborhood and it is not a suitable place for a 140' tower of any kind. We all want better cell service here but the tower could serve a larger area if it were placed higher on the top of a mountain rather than at eye level with neighboring homes. I feel AT&T could have worked harder at finding a more suitable location for the tower where it would not impact so many neighbors and would do a better job of providing cell service in our rural area. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and it's possible that by the time this tower is built and operational, it will be obsolete. Or will be obsolete within a few years. I opt for relocating this tower, shortening the time limit on the use permit, or waiting for better technology to serve our needs.
I support the appeal of the Planning Commission's approval for the use permit for the tower in the Pine Mtn area of Willits. This is a residential neighborhood and it is not a suitable place for a 140' tower of any kind. We all want better cell service here but the tower could serve a larger area if it were placed higher on the top of a mountain rather than at eye level with neighboring homes. I feel AT&T could have worked harder at finding a more suitable location for the tower where it would not impact so many neighbors and would do a better job of providing cell service in our rural area. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and it's possible that by the time this tower is built and operational, it will be obsolete. Or will be obsolete within a few years. I opt for relocating this tower, shortening the time limit on the use permit, or waiting for better technology to serve our needs.