109-H. Communications from the TIC Commissioners.pdfAttachment H
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3262
To: Planning Commission
Colin Jung, Senior Planner
From: Avinash Gadre, Commissioner
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Date: August 25, 2010
Subject: Comments on Referral of Revised Monts Vista Cell Site Proposal, U-2010-03, EXC-
2010-04
Here are my comments:
Z. Radiation exposure: RF study is based on 65 feet height of the antenna from
ground however, lowest level of antennas (set of 4) is about 35 feet. Exposure
may still remain within FCC limits but I guess numbers need to be re -worked
based on lowest level antennas
2. Esthetics: Esthetically treepole won't be noticeable as cell tower to general public.
3. Benefits to Cupertino Residents: This cell tower will definitely benefit Cupertino
residents since currently AT&T has poor coverage at and around this location.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014 (408) 777-3262
To: Planning Commission
Colin Jung, Senior Planner
From: Peter Friedland, Vice -Chair
Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Date: August 24, 2010
Subject: Comments on Referral of Revised Manta Vista Cell Site Proposal, U-2010-03, EXC-
2010-04
My comments:
1. Radiation exposure: the RF study seems properly done and shows that maximum
possible exposure at both ground and nearby roof level is far less than the federal
maximums.
2. Esthetics: while it will be a large treepole, I believe the location within a commercial
area provides adequate camouflage and should not adversely impact the neighborhood.
3. Other: Given the importance of AT&T coverage to the city of Cupertino and the
major gap in the area centered on Bubb Road and McClellan, I strongly support the 12-
antenna concept. It would be useful to see their projected coverage which was included
with the prior application but I could not find in this one.