Schools and Towers Shouldn't Mix

Citizens in Maryland are speaking out against cell towers on school property. 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/in-pr-georges-county-momentum-builds-against-cellphone-towers-at-school-sites/2014/09/03/28d3130e-32de-11e4-8f02-03c644b2d7d0_story.html

Process Update

By email, Sharon, the lady who ran the preliminary meeting, confirmed that they are still moving forward with this tower.  They do plan to make changes though and will need to hold a new preliminary meeting. 

More Info on a Different Tower Stopped

I'm sorry for the delay in answering your question regarding the details of the stopped tower.  It was an Orenco neighborhood here in Hillsboro.  They were in the process of fighting it when we had our meeting in April and I found out that they were successful at stopping it in July.

A Different Tower Stopped

It was very encouraging to hear about a Hillsboro neighborhood that successfully stopped a proposed cell tower.  Earlier this year, roughly 75 to 100 people attended a preliminary meeting regarding an AT&T tower proposed for their neighborhood.  Due to the fact that so many took time to attend the meeting and share their concerns, the property owner chose to be a good neighbor and not go forward with the tower.  Your voice can make a difference.  Please continue to share your concerns about the tower proposed in our neighborhood!

Correction

My current understanding is that the application to build a tower on Hubrich’s property has not been submitted to the city.  I’ve tried to be very careful when talking with the city to specify addresses, but we still had a communication breakdown.  The city received applications to build towers at 2233 E Main (Valley Hope Church) and 21555 NW Amberwood Dr, but the one for 775 SW Brookwood (Hubrich’s) has not been submitted yet.  I'm very sorry for the miscommunication!

 

Application Submitted

The application to install the cell tower has now been submitted to the city.  As of Tuesday morning, the application was not considered complete, so this issue has not been assigned a hearing date. The city holds "Planning and Zoning Hearings" on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Civic Center.  For more information, please contact the city planning department at 503 681-6153.  Now is the time to prepare for the meeting. 

Want More Info?

If you are looking for ideas of where to find research, contact us at nobrookwoodcelltower@gmail.com

Want to Write Verizon?

I'm writing them at:

Verizon Wireless
ATTN: Correspondence Team
PO Box 5029
Wallingford, CT 06492

Which is the address posted on verizonwireless.com.  If you know of a better place to contact them, please share the info.

While We Wait

As of this morning, Verizon has not yet submitted an application to install the cell tower at Hubrich Farms.  Have you contacted Hubrich Farms yet stating your position on this issue?  I also recommend that you contact Verizon directly and voice your concern regarding responsible tower placement.  Please remember to be respectful!

 If this moves forward, the city will send out a meeting notice to those within a 500 foot radius.  It is vital that the neighborhood is prepared and in attendance at that meeting.  The city holds Planning and Zoning meetings on the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Civic Center.  We are watching the applications deadlines closely and hope to know the date of the meeting even before the city sends out the notice.

What is Next?

You are encouraged you to write respectful letters to Hubrich Farms stating your position on the cell tower.

Proposal Photos

These pictures are from the preliminary meeting.

See the "comment" section from the Thank You post for more photos.

Thank You!

We truly appreciate that you took the time to attend the meeting tonight.  Having people present makes an impact!  You are welcome to share this web address with other concerned neighbors.

Preliminary Meeting

Please attend the meeting, sign in and voice your concerns.

7pm TONIGHT 

Valley Hope Community Church

(with the purple dinosaur slide)

2233 E Main St.

Hillsboro, OR

Meeting minutes and sign in sheet will be submitted to the city when they apply for a permit.  

My understanding is that in order for Verizon to move forward with this, they will have to show that this is in the public's best interest, it is needed and that there are not other towers in the area that they can add on to.  

If we do not agree with what Verizon says, we can provide public testimony stating the opposing view.  

Let's protect our property value!