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PICKERING Report Number: PD 24-11
24 Date: September 6, 2011
From: Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation
Turris Sites Inc. on behalf of Wind Mobile
3735 Sideline 16
City of Pickering
Recommendation:
1. That Turris Sites Inc. be advised that City Council has no objection to the
proposed 40 metre high cell tower installation at 3735 Sideline 16 for Wind
Mobile, based on the design and other details submitted with this request.
Executive Summary: In March 2011, Turris Sites Inc. submitted a proposal to
construct a 40 metre high tri-pole lattice cell tower for Wind Mobile at 3735 Sideline 16.
The site currently supports a temporary 15 metre high monopole which did not require
prior consultation. The temporary installation currently occupies the same general area
where the permanent installation is proposed to be placed.
Since the submission of the initial proposal, the applicant has completed the public
consultation process, in accordance with Industry Canada's requirements. The
applicant has advised that one public comment in objection to the proposed installation
was received. The applicant has provided a copy of their response and are requesting
that City Council provide a statement of concurrence in support of the installation.
City staff are supportive of the proposed installation. There do not appear to be
acceptable opportunities to co-locate this installation with an existing tower in the
immediate area. In view of the public consultation and Council engagement associated
with this proposal, and as the proposed installation is not in a residential area, the
processing of this application through this report is not considered contrary to Council's
recent resolutions respecting cell towers. It is recommended that the applicant be
advised that City Council has no objection to the proposed cell tower at 3735 Sideline 16,
based on the design and details submitted with this request.
Financial Implications: No direct costs to the City are anticipated as a result of the
proposed development.
Sustainability Implications: Enhancement to the wireless coverage at this location
will improve business and community communication capability.
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Subject: Proposed Wireless Cell Tower Installation Page 2
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1.0 Background:
In March 2011, Turris Sites Inc., on behalf of Wind Mobile, submitted a proposal
to the City for a 40 metre high tri-pole lattice cell tower on the Dutchmaster
Nurseries property, municipally known as 3735 Sideline 16 east of Brougham
(see Location Map - Attachment #1).
1.1 The Proposal
The proposed installation is a 40 metre high tri-pole lattice communication tower
and related ground cabinet.
The tower is proposed to be located in the northern field portion of the property,
setback approximately 15 metres from Sideline 16. The base of the proposed
tower is approximately 1.8 metres wide. The ground cabinet, which houses the
radio equipment, is located at the base of the tower. The tower and ground
cabinets will be located in a fenced compound measuring approximately
10.0 metres by 10.0 metres: The applicant has indicated that the antennas will
be mounted tight to the tower rather than on the more typical 'pin-wheel' mount
which can have arms extending upwards of 3 metres from the tower, in order to
minimize visual impact (see Applicant's Submitted Plan - Attachments #2
and #3). Access to the tower and compound will be from an existing driveway on
Sideline 16.
A photo simulation of the proposed installation has been provided to illustrate the
design of the tower and its visual impact on the area (see Applicant's Site
Selection and Public Consultation Package - Attachment #4).
1.2 Property Description
The lands known as 3735 Sideline 16 are designated Agricultural Area and Open
Space System - Natural Areas in the City's Official Plan and zoned `A' -
Agricultural Zone in By-law 3037.
The Dutchmasters Nurseries property consists of large field areas as well as a
number of buildings and greenhouses associated with the nursery. A single
detached house also occupies the property. Surrounding uses include lands
owned by the federal government to the west across Sideline 16, a number of
large (10 acre) lots immediately to the north on Sideline 16, Highway 7 to the
south and agricultural uses to the east. The applicant has indicated that the
closest residential property, also owned by the landlord, is located on the east of
Sideline 16 approximately 110 metres to the north of the proposed tower site.
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.2.0 Discussion:
2.1 Required Public Notification has been completed
Planning & Development staff are currently in the process of developing a
protocol respecting the installation of cell towers for City Council's consideration.
In the absence of a City protocol, applicants must follow Industry Canada's
requirements as outlined in Client Procedures Circular (CPC) 2-0-03 Issue 4,
entitled "Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Antenna Systems". Industry
Canada requirements for public consultation require the proponent to consult
with the land use authority, and the public within a radius of three times the tower
height, measured from the tower base or the outside perimeter of the supporting
structure. For structures 30 metres or more in height, proponents are required to
place a notice in the local community newspaper circulating in the area.
Based on the proposed 40 metre tower height, the proposed installation required
notification to four adjoining property owners within a 120 metre radius of the
base of the tower. The applicant has indicated that they have provided written
notification to the four adjoining property owners and placed a notice of the
proposed installation in the April 14, 2011 edition of the News Advertiser (see
Applicant's Site Selection and Public Consultation Report - Attachment #4).
The applicant confirmed that one public comment was received as a result of the
public notification process. The residents of 4360 Sideline 12 submitted a letter
in objection to the proposed installation. The concerns raised in the letter were
specifically related to the number of cell towers in the area, suggesting that this
installation be located on one of the existing towers and that no further
installations should be supported. The applicant has provided responses to the
residents stating that the existing cell towers were not viable alternatives for their
required service area, and that the proposed installation would have capacity to
accommodate up to three additional carriers (see Applicant's Site Selection and
Public Consultation Report.- Attachment #4).
2.2 Co-location opportunities have been examined
The installation and creation of separate, stand alone, radio communication
towers and broadcasting facilities is discouraged unless all other co-location
options have been explored and are considered unfeasible. The applicant has
examined.the existing towers in the immediate area and has advised that the
existing towers located at Brock Road and Highway 7 and another at North Road
and Highway 407 are both outside of the area that Wind Mobile is endeavouring
to service. They also advised that the proposed installation is being designed to
accommodate additional carriers.
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2.3 Council Resolutions
In May 2011, City Council passed Resolution 102/11 requesting Industry Canada
to cease consideration of communication towers in any residential area of
Pickering in order to establish criteria for all matters pertaining to land use for the
installation of these towers (see Council Resolution 102/11 - Attachment #5).
This resolution was a response to a number of cell tower installations that were
erected without municipal and\or public consultation, specifically a proposed
tower installation under 15 metres at 1820 Whites Road. The Whites Road
proposal precipitated an earlier Council Resolution in April 2011 requesting that
Industry Canada reverse approval of the tower and amend its policies to require
municipal consultation on all installations, regardless of height (see Council
Resolution 87/11 - Attachment #5). Currently, municipal and public notification
of towers under 15 metres is not required.
The applicant has provided confirmation that this proposed installation has been
publicly circulated in accordance with Industry Canada requirements, and the
proposal is now before Committee and Council for consideration. In view of the
public consultation and Council engagement associated with this proposal, and
as the proposed installation is not in a residential area, the processing of this
application through this report is not considered contrary to Council's
Resolutions.
2.4 Proposed Tower Location is acceptable
Staff support the proposed location of this cell tower facility. The proposed tower
and equipment compound are located in the rural area away from residential
areas. The tower is to be set back approximately 15 metres from Sideline 16,
and will be screened to some extent by existing trees along Sideline 16. The
location of the tower also avoids the natural features in the southern portion of
the property.
Staff recommend that City Council approve the recommendation in this repor t as
the proposed installation has minimal visual impacts to the area, is not located in
proximity to incompatible or sensitive land uses and is located with appropriate
setbacks from Sideline 16.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Applicant's Submitted Plan - Site Layout
3. Applicant's Submitted Plan - Tower Elevation
4. Applicant's Site Selection and Public Consultation Report
5. Council Resolutions
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Prepared By: Approved/Endorsed By:
Tyler Barnett Neil Carro , 45;RPP
Senior Planner - Site Planning. Director, Planning & Development
Marg Wouters, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Review
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70 Todd Road P. +1905 877 8885
URBID Georgetown, Ontario F.+ 877 8835
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Tyler Barnett CITY OF,ICKFglll0
Senior Planner PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Planning & Development Department DEPARTMENT
City of Pickering
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1 V 6K7
Dear Tyler,
Re: Proposed Telecommunication Towers - Public. Consultation
347-351 Finch Ave & 3735 Sixteenth Sideline
We are pleased to report that the public consultation for these proposals is now complete. The
public consultation for both proposals was conducted concurrently. As required by the City's
protocol and the addresses provided, we circulated the attached information packages and cover
letters to the addresses provided by the City of Pickering. The distribution of the packages was
timed to match the publication of the required notice in the local newspaper. Copies of the
packages and newspaper notice are included in Appendix A for your reference.
Key Dates:
• Mailing date of original package: April 14, 2011
• Combined notice in News Advertiser: April 14, 2011
• End of 30 day period: May 15, 2011
We received the following two inquiries (copies included as Appendix B):
Resident Initial Initial Response Final Reply Issue Summary
Inquiry Reply Rec'd from Sent to
Rec'd Sent to Resident Resident
Resident
Jocelyn Barber May 6 May 16 None. n/a Existing towers, natural areas,
450 Finch Ave proximity to adjacent home, area
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Wendy & Gordon April 15 April 25 May 3 via May 16 Lack of high speed Internet
Duncan Email No new towers
4360 Sideline 12
Mrs. Barber lives in near the Finch Ave site and her comments were focused on that proposal.
The Duncan's live over 3km from the Finch site and significantly further from the Sixteenth Sideline
proposal.
Turris Sites Inc, www•turris group.com
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Georgetown, Ontario F•• +1905 877 8835
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We have not received any final comments from either party within the 21 day period which ended
on June 7, 2011 nor since. As such, we believe this completes the submission requirements for
this proposal and look forward to receiving the City's concurrence.
Should you require any additional information, please contact me at 416-937-3500 or email at
david.hahn@turris-group.com
Yours truly,
David Hahn
Municipal Affairs Consultant
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Turris Sites Inc. wwmturris group.com
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April 14, 2011
Dear Sir / Madam:
Re: Consultation on Proposed Telecommunication Tower
3735 16th Sideline, Brougham
The use of wireless services in Canada continues to grow. Long gone are the days of the
comparatively simple analog cell phones which have been replaced at an increasingly growing
rate with advanced digital smart phones such as the Blackberry and iPhone.
Meeting the coverage and capacity demands of consumers of these services is a continual
challenge faced by the service providers. To provide effective service, the carriers develop
extensive networks comprised of antenna sites located on rooftops, other structures, and as a
last resort towers.
Turris Sites Inc, representing WIND Mobile, has been working with the City of Pickering in
regard to the installation of a multi-tenant tripole tower at 3735 16th Sideline. A key
component of the process is to solicit comment from adjacent property owners. We have
attached a package to this letter providing details about the site selection process, availability
of existing telecommunication infrastructure as well as our proposed installation.
Should you have any comments or questions about the proposal, please direct them to me on
the comment form contained at the end of the attached information package by May 15,
2011 and we will respond promptly.
We appreciate your consideration of this information and thank you for your time.
Yours truly,
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David Hahn, P. Eng,
Municipal Affairs Consultant
Turris Sites Inc.
Turris Sites Inc, www, turris group, com
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Public Consultation - Wireless.
Telecommunications Tower Site
3735 16th Sideline,
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70 Todd Road
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Table of Contents
A. Background Information 3
B. Purpose of this Proposal 4
C. Proposed Site Location 8
D. Proposed Tower 9
E. Regulations
I. Health Canada's Safety Code 6 Attestation 13
II. Control of Public Access 13
III. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 13
IV. Description of Proposed System 13
V. -Transport Canada's Aeronautical Obstruction 14
Marking Requirements
VI. Engineering Practices 14
VII. Local Land Use Requirements 14
VIII. Industry Canada's Spectrum Management 15
F. Contact Information 16
G. Public Comment Submission 17
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A. Background Information
The use of wireless services in Canada continues to grow. Long gone are the days of
the comparatively simple analog cell phone which has been replaced at an
increasingly growing rate with advanced digital smart phones such as the Blackberry
and iPhone.
Meeting the coverage and capacity demands of consumers is a continual challenge
faced by the service providers. To provide effective service, the carriers develop
extensive networks comprised of antenna sites located on rooftops, other existing
structures, and as a last resort towers.
In 2008, Industry Canada awarded licenses to three new carriers to address the lack
of wireless competition in Canada. As a result of lagging competition, Canada ranks
last in wireless penetration amongst 22 developed countries. Canada's penetration
rate sits at 65 per cent, well below the United States at 90 per cent and many
European and Asian countries-at well over 100 per cent. The lack of competition has
also resulted in Canadians paying double what Americans pay per minute and using
half as many minutes per month (Merrill Lynch).
Globalive received one of the new licenses in 2008 and the company is providing
voice, text and data services to Canadians under the brand WIND ("Wind") Mobile on
a next-generation wireless network and is committed to offering a level of wireless
service presently not available in Canada. This location is part of the second phase of
the deployment of the state-of-the-art GSM network in southern Ontario.
The.operation and development of telecommunication services and antenna sites in
Canada are regulated by the federal government through Industry Canada which
encourages the site sharing and the construction of multi-tenant facilities.
Turris Sites Inc. is an independent manufacturer and developer of
telecommunications infrastructure specifically designed to house several
radiocommunications providers at each facility. The facility at 3735 16th Sideline,
Brougham will initially service WIND but has also been specially designed with
additional capacity to support multiple tenants and possibly more in the future and
will be actively marketed to other wireless carriers. These carriers include the
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incumbent carriers: Bell, TELUS and Rogers and the new entrants: WIND Mobile,
Public Mobile and Mobilicity. Turris' accommodation for all the telecommunication
carriers in Canada will ultimately reduce the number of required towers.
B. Purpose of this Proposal
As part of Wind's expansion of their network in Brougham / Pickering, the need for a
site in this area was identified. The preferred location of site is determined by several
key factors such as: location of the adjacent sites, topography of the area, coverage
requirements for highways and arterial roads, and uses (residential or industrial) in
the coverage area. A search for a suitable location is then conducted within this
defined area for existing towers or other infrastructure to attach the transmission
and reception antennas.
As mentioned above, it is always preferable to locate on an existing structure. In this
particular case, according to the Industry Canada database, no telecom facilities
adjacent to the proposed new tower exist. The closest adjacent site is 1.5 km away
which, unfortunately, is too far beyond the engineering requirement for this facility,
and as such was discounted as a viable alternative. Figure 1.0 shows the relationship
between the proposed site and the adjacent sites utilized by Bell and Rogers.
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The yellow circles represent the approximate location of each site.
There are two existing telecom facilities adjacent to the proposed site but are not
within the search radius as seen above. WIND is required to locate within the radius
to provide the appropriate coverage and a contiguous network.
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WIND has considered this facility and discounted its viability for the following
reasons:
1. From an engineering perspective, this tower is located beyond the boundaries
of WIND's search parameters. This location on WIND's engineering grid,
would greatly compromise their ability to creating and maintaining contiguous
network coverage.
2. The aperture required to accommodate WIND's antennas at the height of 40m
is presently occupied. It is essential for WIND's antenna to be located at this
height; otherwise their network coverage would be severely compromised.
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WIND has considered this facility and discounted its viability for the following reason:
1. From an engineering perspective, this tower is located beyond the boundaries
of WIND's search parameters. This location on WIND's engineering grid,
would greatly compromise their ability to creating and maintaining contiguous
network coverage.
Given the lack of existing infrastructure and suitable rooftops in the immediate
vicinity of this proposed site is the reason WIND and Turris are proposing the
construction of a monopole at this location capable of supporting multiple carriers.
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C. Proposed Site Location - 3735 16t° Sideline, Brougham
This proposed site is critical to the development of WIND's state-of-the-art wireless
communication network. Not only does this facility need to be placed as per the
overall grid layout, it is a crucial component to providing consistent coverage to the
immediate area and also to Highway 407 / Highway 7 and the major arterial roads-
Concession Road 7 and Brock Rd.
The proposed facility is located at the western section of a farmland property on the
east side of 16th Sideline as seen in Figure 2.0.
The geographical coordinates of the proposed site are:
43 deg 55 min 46.1 sec N
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The property itself is a large farmland surrounded by more rural area. The proposed
tower will be tucked in behind the trees minimizing the exposure to the base and the
carrier's radio equipment. The nearest residential area is 110m away from the
proposed site on the on the east side of 16th Sideline and will not be adversely
impacted by the installation of this tower. The sharing of this tower is integral to
Turris' business. model and as such, the incumbent and new entrants will be notified
of the development. of this tower. Public Mobile, one of the new entrants, has already
expressed interest in locating on this tower.
D. Proposed Tower - 40m Tripole
Through discussion with the City of Pickering, WIND and Turris have agreed to install
a tripole. The proposed tower will be 40m tall. Turris has designed this tower to
support multiple sets of antennas enabling it to accommodate additional carriers -
reducing the number of towers overall - while providing a minimal visual intrusion.
Figure 3.0 shows a sample profile of the proposed tower.
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To further accommodate the aesthetics of the city, the antennas will be mount tight
to the tower rather than on the more typical "pin-wheel" mount which can have arms
extending upwards of 3m from the tower. The small footprint provides space for
present and future tenants to accommodate the ancillary radio equipment. The
ancillary radio equipment will be placed on concrete pads at the base of the tower
eliminating any need to construct large enclosures to further minimize visual
intrusions.
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E. Regulations
1. Health Canada's Safety Code 6 Compliance
Industry Canada requires that all operators of radio communication systems attest
that the radio antenna system described in this notification package will comply with
Health Canada's Safety Code 6 limits, as may be amended from time to time, for the
protection of the general public including any combined effects of additional carrier
collocations and nearby installations within the local radio environment.
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Turris will ensure that any carriers operating from the pole will attest to compliance
with Safety Code 6 as part of their tenancy agreement.
II. Control of Public Access
The tower base will be outfitted with security fencing and /or appropriate anti-climb
equipment.
III. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
The radio antenna system described in this notification package is excluded from
assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
IV. Description of Proposed System
The tower would initially provide wireless voice and data services for subscribers to
the new state-of-the-art HSPA GSM wireless network.
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V. Transport Canada's Aeronautical Obstruction Marking Requirements
Turris attests that the structure described in this notification package will comply
with Transport Canada f NAV Canada aeronautical safety requirements. Turris has
made all necessary applications to Transport Canada and NAV Canada.
At this time, Turris has received an Aeronautical Obstruction Clearance Form from
Transport Canada stating that the proposed installation would not require marking as
per the CAR 621.19 Standards Obstruction Markings.
For additional detailed information, please consult Transport Canada at:
(http //www tc gc ca/CivilAviation/Regserv/Affairs/cars/PART6/Standards/Standard6
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VI. Engineering Practices
Turris attests that the radio tower described in this notification package will be
constructed in compliance with the National Building Code of Canada and comply
with good engineering practices including structural adequacy.
VII. Local Land Use Requirements
Wireless facilities are exclusively regulated by the Federal Government and as a
result are not required to obtain municipal permits of any kind. However, the City of
Pickering does have an established protocol for the review of telecommunication
tower proposals. Turris has been working through this process with the City and
expects to receive approval shortly on its minor site plan application for this site.
This public notification is part of the protocol and any comments received will be
considered by the City of Pickering prior to issuance of their approval.
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VIII. VIII. Industry Canada's Spectrum Management
Please be advised that the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada.
Turr•is is participating in this circulation in accordance with Industry Canada's
guidelines CPC-2-0-03 and the City of Pickering's protocol.
For more information on Industry Canada's public consultation guidelines including
CPC-2-0-03 contact at www.ic.gc.ca/antenna or the local Industry Canada office at
spectrum toronto@ic.gc.ca.
Toronto District Office
Room 909, 9th Floor
55 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, Ont.
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Telephone: 416-973-8215
General information relating to antenna systems is available on Industry Canada's
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website
(http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf-/en/home).
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F. Contact Information
Turris Sites Inc. is committed to effective public consultation. The public is invited to
provide comments to Turris about this proposal by mail, electronic mail, phone or fax.
Please send your comments to the address below by the close of business May 15th,
2011:
Turris Sites Inc.
70 Todd Road
Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 4R7
Attn: David Hahn
E-mail: david.hahn@turris-group.com
Fax: (905) 877-8835
Phone: (416) 937-3500
Closing Date for Submission of Written Public Comments
As per Industry Canada's rules, there are 30 days available to the public to send in
comments - which is no later than May 15th, 2011. Industry Canada's process also
contains requirements for response to your questions, comments or concerns. We will
acknowledge receipt of your comments within 14 days and will provide a formal
response to the Municipality and those members of the public who communicated to
Turris, within 60 days. The members of the public who communicated with Turris will
then have 21days to review and reply to Turris a final response.
Contact Information - Land Use Authority
Tyler Barnett
Senior Planner - Site Planning
Planning & Development Department
City of Pickering
905-420-4660 ext. 2042
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Proposed Installation - 3735 16th Sideline, Brougham
Turris Sites Inc.
Name:
Address:
Telephone: E-mail:
Comments
To be considered part of this consultation, comments must be received by
close of business May 15th, 2011. Please forward your comments to:
Turris Sites Inc.
Attention: David Hahn
70 Todd Road, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4117
Fax: 905-877-8835 Phone: 416-937-3500
E-mail: david.hahn@turris-group.com
Continue on reverse if required...
* Comments received shall form part of Industry Canada's Public Consultation Process under
the Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-0-03,
Issue 4, and will be made public as part of a report issued to the City of Pickering and Industry
Canada.
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• Location: 3735 16th Sideline, Brougham at Concession Road 7 and 16th
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ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed
below by May 15, 2011 with respect to this matter.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is
under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through
Industry Canada; the City of Pickering has no jurisdiction in this matter
other than as a commenting body to Industry Canada and applicant.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Tower and site
is available for review between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
at the City of Pickering municipal offices. Further information may also
be obtained through the following contacts:
Turris Sites Inc. contact: City of Pickering contact:
David Hahn Tyler Barnett
Municipal Affairs Consultant Senior Planner
Turris Sites Inc. City of Pickering
70 Todd Road, Georgetown One the Esplanade,
Ontario, L79 4R7 Pickering, ON, L1V 6K7
Tel: 4116-937-3500 Tel: 905-420-4660 ext. 2042
Email: david.hahn@trris-group.com Email: tbarnettOcityotpickering.com
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Turris Sites Inc. /
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Georgetown, ON, L7G 4R7
Attn. David Hahn, Municipal Affairs Consultant..
see by the public notice in the Pickering News Advertiser of April 14 that you
wish to erect a communications tower at the Seventh Concession 'and Sideroad
16 of Pickering.
We already have a communications tower at the Seventh Concession and Brock
Road, another in Brougham, and two others, one on Brock Road and one on
Concession 7 in Uxbridge.
Despite all'these towers around us we, still cannot get high speed internet where
we live.
We believe that there should be a moratorium in the construction of any more
towers and legislation to compel existing towers to share existing faculties.
We don't need more towers - use what you've got, and provide service for
everyone who wants and needs it.
Wendy and Gordon Duncan
cc Tyler Barnett
Mark Holland MP
Industry Canada
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Georgetown, Ontario F., +1905 877 8835
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Wendy and Gordon Duncan
4360 Sideline 12
R.R. 5, Claremont, ON, L1Y 1A2
Dear Wendy and Gordon Duncan,
Re: Public Notice for Telecommunication Towers in Pickering News Advertiser - April 14, 2011
Thank you for your letter of April 15th in regard to the above-noted advertisement expressing your concern
about the number of towers in the area.
A key step in the development of wireless networks is the review of existing telecommunication infrastructure
in the area and assessing their suitability from both a radio frequency and structural engineering perspective.
Unfortunately in this instance, the existing sites in the area were not suitable thus creating the need for the
new towers. To mitigate the need for future towers, these proposed sites will initially house the radio
equipment for two carriers - Wind and Public Mobile, as well as have capacity to support up to two more
carriers in the future.
I have attached, for your information, a copy of the Public Consultation documents available at the City for
these sites that provide additional information on the review of the adjacent sites as well as details on the
requirements for each facility.
Sincerely,
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David Hahn
Municipal Affairs Consultant
Email: david.hahn@turris-group.com
Phone: (416) 937-3500
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David Hahn - Turris
From: Wendy and Gord Duncan <pillowblock@gmail.com>
Sent: May-03-11 4:45 PM
To: david.hahn@turris-group.com
Cc: tbarnett@cityofpickering.com; mjohnston@durhamregion.com; mitch.stjacques@ic.gc.ca
Subject: Proposed Turris Tower Sites- City of Pickering
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
I have received your letter April 25/2011.
You note that the Bell site and the Rogers site are "not within the search radius"
What is the search radius and from where is it measured?
Who has established the search radius?
Since you propose two new towers about 1/2 km apart, can I assume that they are "not within the" search radius
of each other?
You state also that Canada ranks last in "wireless penetration" amongst 22 developed counties. My ignorance of
things electronic will show when I state that as a neighbour of these new towers, and 40 km from Canada's
largest city, I cannot receive high-speed internet, but must depend on expensive, and slow, satellite connection.
Outport Newfoundland has better coverage than that.
From your information, these new towers are not going to meet my needs, or any of the other residents in the
area, just cellphone users on the highways.
.I am still totally opposed to the granting of permits for any more towers, and insist that the existing towers be
used, or modified so they can be used, for all, not specific purposes.
Finally, I would like to ask the City of Pickering if it is planned to add the cost of these towers, should they be
built, to the assessment of the properties on which they are located so they can contribute, as we all do, to the
municipal tax burden.
W. Gordon Duncan
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Claremont ON
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David Hahn - Turris
From: David Hahn - Turris <David.hahn@turris-group.com>
Sent: May-17-11 12:58 PM
To: Wendy and Gord Duncan (pillowblock@gmail.com)
Cc: Tyler Barnett; Mike.Lang@ic.gc.ca; Mitch.St.Jacques@ic.gc.ca
Subject: Proposed Turris Sites - Pickering
Attachments: Duncan Reply - Pickering.pdf
Hello Mr. Duncan,
Please find attached additional information as requested in your email of May 03, 2011.
Regards,
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David Hahn, P. Eng.
Municipal Affairs Consultant
TURRIS SITES INC.
Direct: 416-937-3500
This message is intented for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the
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Georgetown, Ontario F• +19058778835
L7G 4R7 CANADA
May 16, 2011 Via Email
Mr. Gordon Duncan
4360 Sideline 12
R.R. 5
Claremont, ON UY 1A2
Dear Mr. Duncan,
Re: Your Email Response of May 03, 2011 in regard to Proposed Telecommunication Sites
Thank you for the above noted email. We have categorized our 'interpretation of your concerns and
provided information and commentary for each. We trust this is helpful.
A. Search Rings / Search Radius / Coverage
The design of large scale wireless networks is a complex process that balances factors including
radio frequencies (spectrum), population density and distribution, location of major thoroughfares,
topography, demography (rural versus dense urban), and built form (dense vegetation versus tall
concrete buildings). To complicate matters more, each site must be located to ensure the radio
signals broadcast have a minimum overlap with the transmissions from the adjacent sites. This is
a critical component to ensure contiguous coverage. Each of these parameters is measured and
used by the engineers to determine the prime location for a site. Since.it is usually very difficult to
find a suitable location at a specific set of coordinates, the engineers issue a search ring of -•300m
radius from the preferred location in which a search is conducted for a potential landlord. As
described in the public consultation document, the first order of business when searching for a site
is to consider all existing structures (buildings, other towers) and their suitability to fulfill our
technical requirements. The'technical requirements include space and structural strength at a
required height above the ground, space at ground level to place the associated radio equipment,
and access for maintenance crews.
We have attached aerial photos that show our proposed locations in relation to the center of the
original search rings and the existing infrastructure in the area. It is clear that the existing sites are
too far removed from our required locations to be viable alternatives and that our proposed
locations are at the outer limits of the original search parameters. We recognize that as an industry
we have a duty to mitigate the number of new structures constructed, and to that end, these two
sites will be built at the outset with capacity to support two additional carriers (total 3) with the
ability to modify the tower to accept more at a later date.' Public Mobile has committed to locate on
both these facilities, eliminating their need to construct another facility. Tunis also identifies these
locations to all the other carriers to be considered in their network plans.
The two sites we are proposing are 1 Okm apart and not within the search ring of each other.
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You mention that neither of these towers will "meet my needs, any of the other residents in the
area, just cell phone users on the highways." Certainly the proposed tower at 16tt' Sideline will
provide coverage to Highway 7 and the future Highway 407 but it also provides coverage to the
surrounding area. The Finch Ave site will provide robust coverage to the area residents and major
thoroughfares.
B. Wireless Usage
Canada does lag other developed countries in the use of wireless devices. In many countries -
and more so every day in Canada - many people are converting to wireless as their only phone
and foregoing the traditional landline (home) phone. Industry Canada held an auction for
additional spectrum that set aside an allotment of spectrum that only new carriers were able to
purchase in order to increase the competitiveness of the industry. Three new carriers were
launched in response to the auction - Wind Mobile, Public Mobile and Mobilicity.
C. Wireless Service Offerings
Your email notes your frustration in not being able to get high speed internet access at home.
Each of the wireless carriers currently offers high speed internet over their wireless networks.
Wind Mobile, the proponent on these sites, offers very competitive high speed wireless data plans.
People who live in the vicinity of these facilities have the opportunity to enjoy reliable high speed
wireless services without having to rely on slow land line/satellite services. It appears that you live
approximately 3km from the proposed site on Sideline 16 and will likely receive high quality
coverage from it. You are too far (-13km) from the proposed Finch site to be in its coverage area.
I encourage you to visit the carrier's websites for further information on services available in your
area.
We trust this information is helpful and satisfies your concerns.
Should you require any additional information, please contact the undersigned at 416-937-3500 or
email at david.hahn@turris-group.com
Yours truly,
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David Hahn
Municipal Affairs Consultant
.cc. Tyler Barnett - City of Pickering, Mitch St. Jacques - Industry Canada
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Excerpt from April 18, 2011 Council Minutes
Resolution #87/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS the City of Pickering was recently informed that Industry Canada has
approved a cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road, Amberlea Presbyterian Church
without any consultation with the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS the Federal Government through Industry Canada, refuses to
recognize the important role that municipalities play in regards to local land use
matters and specifically where cell phone towers maybe situated; and
WHEREAS local residents residing in the Amberlea/Foxhollow Neighbourhood are
outraged, having become aware.through 3rd party information that such an
intrusion can be erected in a residential community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal Government through
Industry Canada be advised that the City of Pickering objects to the installation of
a cell phone tower at 1820 Whites Road and that they reverse its approval and
enter into discussions with the City of Pickering in order to find a more appropriate
location;
AND FURTHER that the Federal Government be required to amend their policies.
and procedures for the approval of cell phone and radio towers to allow for local
municipalities consultation on all applications and to not approve applications
objected to by the local municipality;
AND FURTHER that consultation takes place through the Federation of
Municipalities on establishing guidelines to assist Industry Canada in setting
criteria that can be used by municipalities to assess each application submitted for
towers;
AND that a copy of this motion be forwarded to FCM to be included for
endorsement at its annual meeting
AND that copies of this resolution be sent to Dan McTeague, MP for
Pickering/Scarborough East, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry,
and the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology).
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote
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Excerpt from May 16t", 2011 Council Meeting Minutes
Resolution #102/11
Moved by Councillor O'Connell
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
WHEREAS On April 18, 2011 the Council for the Corporation of the City of
Pickering formally opposed the installation of a communications tower at 1820
Whites Road in the City of Pickering; and
WHEREAS hundreds of area residents have signed a petition objecting to the
installation of a communications tower at 1820 Whites Road and other City
locations;
WHEREAS the City of Pickering received a response from Industry Canada in
regards to our request to relocate the proposed communications tower at 1820
Whites Road and have ordered all communication tower installations cease on this
site until Industry Canada can review this matter;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council for the Corporation of the City
of Pickering requests the Government of Canada cease further consideration of
communication towers in any residential area of Pickering in order to commence
discussions with the City of Pickering to establish criteria based on mutual respect
for all matters pertaining to land use in the City of Pickering for the installation of
communication towers throughout our community.
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to Durham Regional Council, Corneliu
Chisu, MP Elect for Pickering/Scarborough East, Chris Alexander, MP Elect Ajax
Pickering, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and the Honourable
Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology).
Carried Unanimously on a
Recorded Vote