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STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION for the Waterloo Cellular Communications Site AT&T Wireless Services seeks approval of a Use Permit to construct an unmanned cellular communications facility at 8144 N. Stephens Road, Stockton, 95215 (A.P.N. # -89-040-03). This facility will consist of a 50'x50' fenced area counting a 120' steel lattice tower with cellular antennas, microwave dishes, a 12'x28' prefabricated equipment shelter containing computer and radio equipment, emergency back-up batteries and an emergency generator. Currently coverage in the Waterloo area, does not meet the needs of our customers or the emergency service providers who rely on this system. The sites that currently serve this area are near capacity for effectively serving our customers. Presently, users in this area may have trouble initiating calls, may drop calls or experience interference from other sites. This site will improve coverage to customers in the Waterloo/Highway 88 corridors, as well as the emergency service providers who rely on this service. Additionally, this site will provide additional capacity in the area for future growth and help accommodate unusually high usage that would be experienced in an emergency situation. The Waterloo cell site would help to alleviate this situation and provide the quality and convenient service we are dedicated to offering. The Waterloo cell site would help to alleviate this situation and provide the quality and convenient service we are dedicated to offering. AT&T Wireless Services believes this project will have minimal impact on the site and the surrounding area. The radio frequency radiation emitted from the antennas poses no significant health risk to the public due to the fact that this is non-ionizing radiation and the power levels are extremely low. Exposure levels are well below established standards for general public exposure. There will be no water, waste treatment or hazardous waste handling or removal requirements. The facility will produce no adverse impacts of noise, smoke or noxious odors. The facility will not interfere with radio, television or phone transmissions or with the operation of household appliances, garage door openers, etc. The facility will be unmanned and maintained two to four times per month, creating minimal traffic. The use will not be detrimental to or in extreme conflict with the use of other property in the vicinity, and if removed, the site can be restored to its preconstruction condition. In summary, AT&T Wireless Services believes that construction and operation of this facility is in the public interest and that operation of this facility will in no way be detrimental to the health, safety, or general well being of the community.