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group of neighbors in Savannah, Georgia shared their concerns over the proposed
cell tower site near the corner of 57th and Water, on the edge of
the Edgemere-Sackville neighborhood. Meredith Ley reported for WSAV3 that, “If all goes according to plan, the tower will be built
on 57th Street where an old, dilapidated shed currently stands. Resident,
Theresa Viselli says the tower could do more harm than good.”
The members of this community are concerned about possible
health risks and the impact the tower will have on the city’s skyline. While,
Jack Butler, the Metropolitan Planning Commission, believes the concerns of the
residents are legitimate his hands are tied and he must follow the law.
“In 2006, Savannah adopted the ‘Wireless Communications
Facilities Ordinance’. It established procedures, very in-depth procedures for
proving a tower is needed, and then helping in guiding the design of that tower
so that it has minimal impact on the neighborhood,” Ley explained.
While the residents continue to fight the construction of
this tower, AT&T believes that this is the best place for a cell phone
tower in order to boost coverage and cell phone speed.
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