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first proposed in the county.
Cingular’s proposal ran headlong into this emphasis on concealment at the July meeting of the Planning Commission, especially in their plans for the Rose Hill Silo at Massies Comer.
Cingular’s applications proposed to attach up to nine 52 inch long panels to the outside of the top of the silo, allowing the tower to fit into Cingular’s larger network of antennae. These additional devices would combine with an additional 16-17 feet and added antennae on the monopoles, located at the intersection of Rt.729 and US211 and off US 211 west of Rt. 640, respectively. If all are approved by the Board of Supervisors the modifications would vastly increase Cingular coverage in the county, specifically along US 211. The modifications would not affect the coverage of other cellular providers.
“Our main focus is to hit people going up and down the highway,” said Seagar. In Cingular’s original proposal, the panels would be attached in a ring around the crown of the silo, parallel to the tower. They would project from ten inches to a foot from the surface of the silo, to allow them to be moved and adjusted to catch incoming signals. In addition to the panels, Cingular would construct a shed at the base of the silo to house additional equipment associated with cellular technology. However, the primary focus of the public and the planning commission were the proposed changes to the top of the silo. According to many members of the public who spoke at the meeting, the proposed panels would alter the appearance of the “stealth” cell tower so much that it would no longer resemble a grain silo.
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