As I wrote to our Zoning Administrator after the May 18th balloon test, it's impossible to effectively evaluate the visual impact of the proposed tower using a balloon test while all the hardwoods are fully leafed out.
At the DRB review of the Verizon cell tower, we conducted the balloon test in early May, before the hardwoods were in leaf. That way, we were able to assess how the tower would actually appear during the 8 months of the year when most hardwoods are bare.
While the Town Manager's fast track push for a bond vote in August doesn't leave time for a proper test, I hope the DRB will take the time to do this properly come autumn.
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:58:18 -0400
From: "Phil Dechert"
Subject: [Norwich] Balloon Test for Proposed Communication Tower - Thurs, 7-12-12 - 6:30 AM
At the DRB review of the Verizon cell tower, we conducted the balloon test in early May, before the hardwoods were in leaf. That way, we were able to assess how the tower would actually appear during the 8 months of the year when most hardwoods are bare.
While the Town Manager's fast track push for a bond vote in August doesn't leave time for a proper test, I hope the DRB will take the time to do this properly come autumn.
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:58:18 -0400
From: "Phil Dechert"
Subject: [Norwich] Balloon Test for Proposed Communication Tower - Thurs, 7-12-12 - 6:30 AM
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