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We ask what the County has planned with regard to managing and <br /> responding to cell phone tower fires. <br /> C. Property Values and Cell Phone/Internet Service <br /> It is a fact that no one wants a cell tower next to their home. So much so, <br /> that there are estimates by federal agencies that a drop of 5 -20% on <br /> average in property values occurs for homes located near a tower. <br /> A recent survey by the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy <br /> (NISLAPP) found that 94 percent of homebuyers are "less interested and <br /> would pay less" for a property located near a cell tower or antenna.Jul 29, <br /> We've also learned that cell phone service and wireless service can be <br /> negatively affected by being within the tower's umbrella. For those of us in <br /> close proximity, we can expect a decrease in broadband internet service as <br /> well as cell phone reliability. <br /> In other words, the company applying for the permit will reap the financial <br /> rewards of leasing space on the tower to AT&T while property owners will <br /> suffer the financial harm and actual loss of services that we now enjoy. <br /> D. Service Area <br /> According to the permit application, it appears that the extension of coverage <br /> from the tower would primarily serve the Ranchos neighborhood located across <br /> highway 11 from our location. Our area in Ocean View is already sufficiently <br /> covered by the existing 150' tower located on Reef Parkway. Any tower serving <br /> the Ranchos location should be sited in an adjacent area across the highway <br /> away from homes, parks, and churches such as we have in Paradise Circle. <br /> E. Esthetics <br /> We all know, without any studies, that towers detract from the visual environment. <br />