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EVANS EN44 <br /> GINEERING <br /> SOLUTIONS <br /> #10 Visual Impact <br /> A visual assessment is not included in the scope of this consultant's work with respect to this <br /> project. Verizon Wireless states that the visual impact of the monopole will be minimal, and site <br /> photos have been included with the application. The antenna transmission lines will be hidden <br /> inside the monopole. Since in all likelihood the monopole will not have to be painted for aviation <br /> avoidance purposes, the structure could be left with a galvanized metallic finish that would blend <br /> in with the sky, thus further reducing visual impact. Also, the parcel in question is in a <br /> commercial-zoned district, an indication that the proposed structure would be in conformance <br /> with the existing environment. <br /> IV. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> This consultant recommends approval of the cellular base station antenna structure as proposed. <br /> Verizon Wireless has sufficiently demonstrated a need for a new tower at the requested site to <br /> deliver mobile communications to an area presently underserved. It is the opinion of this <br /> consultant that the proposed tower will accommodate the communication needs of residents and <br /> businesses while protecting the public health, safety and general welfare, with respect to those <br /> items for which Evans Engineering Solutions is expert. The proposal tower will also be designed <br /> to prevent tower proliferation in the future. <br /> Assuming that a qualified contractor performs the installation, no RF interference is expected <br /> that would be the subject of local jurisdiction. <br /> This consultant further concludes and recommends the following: <br /> • The RF emissions exposure level in areas accessible to the public due to the proposed <br /> Verizon antennas, even under worst-case assumptions, would be a very small fraction of <br /> the FCC maximum public exposure standard. <br /> • As long as the installation is performed by a qualified contractor using proper electrical <br /> grounding methods, no RF interference is expected to occur in consumer <br /> communications devices or to public safety communications. <br /> • A Wisconsin-licensed Structural Engineer should approve and stamp the tower design, <br /> and certify that the tower can support three additional cellular/PCS antenna arrays with a <br /> monopole extension. The finished structure should also be inspected by the Structural <br /> Engineer. <br /> Evans Engineering Solutions Communications Consultants 7 <br /> Verizon— Town of Rutland CUP Site Assessment Report <br />