Angry Rancho Bernardo residents are not giving up their fight against the construction of a 60-foot cell tower on Oaks North Golf Course, according to KFMB/CBS8. The proposed T-Mobile tower would be within 150-feet of homes, and would be covered by a faux eucalyptus tree.
“We are just horrified that this is going to happen in our neighborhood,” said a resident of the area to KFMB/CBS8. Residents with a view are opposing the tower because they fear potential health risks. Nearby trees that hide the pole from view are dying and residents are concerned someday the tower will be in plain view.
Neighbors have been vocal for months with the Rancho Bernardo’s Development Services Committee. During meetings with the committee, residents expressed their concerns over their home values.
“Please, do not let this pass because it will hit us financially, tremendously,” said Oaks North resident Barbara Byrd.
Last summer, T-Mobile presented an alternative but similar plan. Since then, not much has changed. Therefore, the development services committee on Tuesday night denied the proposal – bringing some relief to residents.
“We are trying to use this site to maximize on its abilities to minimize future sites proposed in the area,” said T-Mobile representative Adam Stone. Community Development Subcommittee Chair Vicki Touchstone told KFMB/CBS8 the tower “does not meet our community plan standards and I don’t believe it meets the general plan standards.”
The committee’s recommendation to deny the cell tower will be sent to the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board; that group will vote on it. The board plans to meet again on January 19, at 7 p.m.
January 6, 2017
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