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1701 E. 79`h Street, Suite 19 <br /> CELLULAR Bloomington, MN 55425 <br /> • (612) 858-0000 <br /> REALTY (612) 854-4105 Fax <br /> ADVISORS, INC. <br /> 19 November 1996 <br /> Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistant <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> Dear Scott: <br /> As we discussed, I have gathered some of the information you requested. Attached you will find a letter <br /> from Microfiect Engineers that discusses the"fall area"for self supporting towers. You will also find a <br /> memo from our Radio Frequency Engineer,Steve Ramberg which discusses the reasons we need the <br /> particular location on which we have applied for a conditional use permit. Steve has also provided a color <br /> graphic showing coverage if we were on the water tower,the AT&T tower,and the requested location. <br /> As you can see,there is a coverage gap in the two scenarios where we would attach antennas on an <br /> existing structure. <br /> You mentioned a concern for the oak tree located in the compound for the tower. We do not intend to <br /> damage the tree in any way to erect this tower, You also had a concern for the 12'wide drive and the <br /> possibility of our constructing a monopole rather than a lattice structure. I am unsure of the 12'wide drive <br /> • and would ask that you call me to discuss this further. The tower is planned to be a lattice structure for <br /> several reasons: It takes less time to obtain a lattice structure than a monopole structure. We are often <br /> forced to use monopole structures in urban areas, partly because of lease area requirements and <br /> sometimes because of perceived aesthetics, but this has generated a backlog of tower orders. We would <br /> like to continue to plan on construction of the lattice tower but we are happy to discuss this with you <br /> further. <br /> Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 858-0022. Thank you. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CELLULAR REALTY ADVISORS, INC. <br /> Zeacea V. 2Mitmao <br /> Linda D. Whitman,APA, RLA <br /> 110 <br />