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In addition, enhanced wireless communication will have a positive influence on the economic <br /> development of this area. Businesses, employees and customers will benefit from improved <br /> Verizon Wireless service that will increase productivity, convenience and access to information. <br /> Indeed, quality wireless networks within your community assure that businesses remain <br /> connected with their customers, vendors and employees. This is one of the factors that will <br /> encourage existing businesses to remain and expand and may help attract new businesses or <br /> private investment to the City of South Bend and Saint Joseph County. <br /> Also required in the municipal code, Section 21-08.01 for Special Regulations for Wireless <br /> Telecommunications Facilities, please find the additional Special Use requirements below: <br /> a. A narrative detailing: <br /> 1. The reason for need (coverage, capacity, new users, etc.) for a telecommunications <br /> tower or wireless communication facility at the requested site. <br /> Verizon Wireless is seeking approval for a wireless communications facility detailed in the <br /> attached application to keep up with coverage, capacity and new users because of the <br /> constant evolution of wireless handsets and consumer demand for data-rich programming <br /> and application uses. The attached maps show a deficiency in the coverage objective as <br /> determined by the Verizon Wireless RF Engineering department who have analyzed the <br /> network. In the current maps, the Engineers see & anticipate a growing deficiency in this <br /> area thereby requiring the new, proposed macro cell site. Please refer to the attached <br /> maps which show current deficiency & the anticipated coverage to fill network gaps and <br /> provide reliable coverage created by the proposed tower. <br /> 2. The nature of any existing wireless communication facility with information <br /> regarding collocation opportunities or limitations. <br /> The alternative candidate considered within the area lacking reliable coverage was a <br /> short, 45 foot water tower near Route 20 and Ironwood Drive. Although there are existing <br /> carriers on this water facility, the Verizon Wireless RF Engineers evaluated the tank for <br /> collocation consideration and determined this water tower was too low for Verizon <br /> Wireless to install equipment while meeting the required service objectives as determined <br /> by their network analysis. Therefore the proposed 150 foot tower is justified as a <br /> resolution to provide sufficient and improved coverage while being collocatable by others <br /> after construction completion. Please refer to the included affidavit provided by the <br /> Verizon Wireless RF Engineer stating the short water tank is an unacceptable candidate. <br /> 3. The manner in which the proposed placement will promote the City of South Bend <br /> Telecommunications Policies. <br /> Due to the fact that Verizon Wireless has been sensitive in selecting a site that will <br /> minimize the impact of the surrounding property, the proposed facility will not alter the <br /> essential character of the neighborhood. The proposed facility and the proposed variation <br /> will be compatible with the existing environment for the purposes already permitted and <br /> will not interfere with the use and enjoyment of any other property in the immediate <br /> vicinity. Wireless technology does not interfere with any other form of communication, <br /> whether public or private. Additionally, wireless technology provides vital communication <br /> in emergency situations and will commonly be used by local residents and emergency <br /> personnel to protect the general public's health, safety and welfare. This facility will not <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br />