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BY KAMERYN GRIESSER
Lakeway debates cell tower near Serene Hills Elementary School
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During the meeting, several residents voiced concerns about the proximity of the cell tower to the school. “All I’m hearing tonight is a lot about the revenue to the city and better cell service, which I don’t think outweigh the detriment to our school, our children [and] our teachers,” said Cristin Woodruff, Serene Hills Elementary PTO board president, at the meeting. Kampen clarified that KGI Wireless would conduct a third party radio frequency emissions test upon installation to guarantee levels are at or below proven safe levels. The council moved to postpone the decision for 30 days to assess the feasibility of finding alternative locations for the tower.
At a Sept. 16 meeting, Lakeway City Council members considered a special use permit to place a cellular tower on Serene Hills Drive, within 500 feet of Serene Hills Elementary School. KGI Wireless representative Jeremy Kampen said the 220-foot tower location was chosen for its harmony with other nearby infrastructure, including Lakeway Municipal Utility District facilities and Lower Colorado River Authority towers. He also said the proposed cell tower would provide additional data capacity and wireless coverage options to address dead spots in Lakeway, Rough Hollow and off Flint Rock Road. Lakeway Police Chief Glen Koen confirmed that the poor
Serene Hills Elementary School
Proposed cell tower location
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coverage area from existing towers has affected communication among first responders.
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