Freedom Mobile Wireless Communications Facility - Cranbrook

COUNCIL REPORT

FILE NO. 3010.01

Regular Council - 25 Feb 2019

TITLE:

Request for Concurrence - Freedom Mobile Wireless Communications Facility - 1305 24th Avenue South (COTR South Campus)

PREPARED BY:

Rob Veg

DEPARTMENT:

Office of Innovation and Collaboration

PURPOSE:

To seek Council's concurrence for installation of a wireless communications facility to be located on property at 1305 24th Avenue South.

RECOMMENDED BY: Staff

THAT Council approve the request for concurrence for a Freedom Mobile Wireless Communication Facility located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC provided it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Cranbrook.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City has been in consultation with Cypress Land Services and Freedom Mobile regarding the consultation, installation and operation of a proposed wireless telecommunications facility in a effort to provide Freedom Mobile wireless communications services in the Cranbrook area. The proposal consists of a 40 metre tall monopole with eight (8) flush mounted panel antennas and four (4) microwaves and associated equipment in a 10 m x 10 m fenced compound on property located at 1305 24th Avenue South (COTR South Campus - see attached application). Proponents of telecommunications towers are regulated by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and as part of their approval, ISED requires proponents to consult with land use authorities as provided for in CPC-2-0-03. Having been in discussions with Freedom Mobile and Cypress Land Services throughout the process, staff did not indicate significant concerns with the proposal at this location. The property is currently the College of Rockies South Campus and it is staffs understanding that COTR has been working with Cypress on the proposed location. Similar towers have been installed within the City by other wireless carriers. As part of the consultation process with the City, Cypress Land Services has undertaken public consultation by placing a notice in the local newspaper, and sending notification letters to properties within a radius of three times the height of the tower (120 metres) and has provided a 30-day period for written public comment. Cypress Land Services notes that one comment was received noting concerns about the pole should the owner develop their land in the future (parcel in the RDEK). City Staff are satisfied with the public consultation process undertaken by Freedom Mobile and does not require any further consultation with the public. Cypress Land Services is now seeking Council's concurrence with the proposed wireless telecommunications project to allow the project to proceed as planned. ALTERNATIVE: Do not approve the resolution as presented

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COUNCIL REPORT – REQUEST FOR CONCURRENCE - FREEDOM MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY - 1305 24TH AVENUE SOUTH (COTR SOUTH CAMPUS) BUDGETARY IMPACT: Nil POLICY IMPLICATION: Nil ATTACHMENTS: Freedom College Map BCB0001A - Consultation Summary Request for Concurrence - 1305 24th Avenue South Approved By: Status: Ron Fraser, Director of Innovation and Collaboration Approved - 13 Feb 2019 Marnie Dueck, City Clerk Approved - 13 Feb 2019 David Kim, CAO Approved - 13 Feb 2019

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Cypress Land Services Inc. | Suite 1051 – 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2

Telephone: 604.620.0877 | Facsimile: 604.620.0876 | Website: www.cypresslandservices.com

February 4, 2019

Via Email Rob Veg Cranbrook City Hall 40 – 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 Dear Mr. Veg:

Subject: Request for Concurrence for a Freedom Mobile Wireless Communications Facility Proposal

Freedom Mobile Site: BCB0001A

Proposed Location: 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC

Description: 40.0 metre monopole

Please be advised that Freedom Mobile c/o Cypress Land Services Inc. has completed the public consultation process, following Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada, Default Public Consultation Process. Freedom Mobile is respectfully requesting, from the City of Cranbrook Council, that concurrence be issued for the Freedom Mobile tower proposal to support the launch of Freedom Mobile wireless communications services in Cranbrook. Enclosed please find evidence of the following efforts regarding this public consultation process. On October 26, 2018, an information package was submitted to the City of Cranbrook formalizing the initiation of the consultation process (please see Appendix 1: Information Package). On December 4, 2018, notification letters were sent to residents and other affected parties within a radius of three times the height of the proposed tower (120 metres). The notification letter was to advise residents of the proposed installation and to offer an opportunity to obtain additional information and provide comments (please see Appendix 2: Affidavit of Notification). A newspaper notice was placed in the Dec 7th edition of the Cranbrook Townsman, inviting the community to comment on the proposal. (please see Appendix 3: Newspaper Tear Sheet). On January 15, 2019 the consultation period ended. During the consultation period, one comment was received, please see Appendix 4: Comment & Response. The property owner to the north of the College has expressed concerns about the impact of the pole should the owner develop their land in the future.

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The proposed Freedom pole is proposed to meet the zoning setback and is screened via mature trees at this time. Relocating the pole elsewhere on the property does not meet the College’s operational needs and would make it more visible from homes to the west of the College. It should be noted, that the owner’s property is within the Regional District in a rural residential zone that does not permit further subdivision of the property. Freedom Mobile is committed to working with the community and staff to supply Freedom Mobile wireless services to the Cranbrook area. If the Council concurs with the proposed wireless communications facility project, please find in Appendix 5: Sample Resolution, a sample resolution which may be used. Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us 604-620-0877 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Sincerely, Tawny Verigin Municipal Affairs Specialist

Cypress Land Services Agents for Freedom Mobile

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mailto:[email protected]

Appendix 1: Information Package

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Cypress Land Services Telephone: 604.620.0877

Suite 1051 – 409 Granville Street Facsimile: 604.620.0876

Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Website : www.cypresslandservices.com

October 26, 2018 Via Email Rob Veg Cranbrook City Hall 40 – 10th Avenue South Cranbrook, BC V1C 2M8 Dear Mr. Veg: Subject: Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility Proposal Information Package Address: 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC Legal: PID: 015-856-623 Coordinates: N 49.494498°, W115.748890° Freedom Mobile Site: BCB0001A Overview Cypress Land Services, in our capacity as agent to Freedom Mobile, is submitting this information package to formalize the consultation process related to the installation and operation of a telecommunications facility. We have been in preliminary consultation with the City of Cranbrook regarding the installation. Freedom Mobile plans to launch its wireless services in the area and is proposing this installation in order to provide dependable wireless services. This information package is intended to formalize the consultation process. Proposed Site The subject property is located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook. This property consists of the College of the Rockies Gold Creek Campus. It is proposed to install a 40.0 metre monopole structure in the southeastern corner of the property. The installation will have eight (8) flush mounted panel antennas and four (4) microwaves. A new access driveway is to be installed from 24th Avenue South into the compound. Electrical service panels are available in the adjacent buildings. Distribution poles are also nearby. The facility will be enclosed with a chain-link fenced, occupying an area of 10.0 metres by 10.0 metres. Please see Schedule A: Tower Site Location. Rationale for Site Selection Freedom Mobile seeks to provide high quality, dependable wireless communications services through the launch of its network in the Cranbrook area. When a telecommunications carrier is

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Freedom Mobile Site: BCB0001A Page 2 of 8

determining a location for new wireless installation it must consider a number of factors to ensure the new installation operates effectively and results in reliable wireless services for the immediate community. Some of the considerations include frequency of operation, local topography, patterns of wireless users, building heights, road patterns, availability of land and existing structures. Freedom Mobile reviewed collocation options on nearby tower sites and unfortunately there are no nearby towers able to accommodate Freedom Mobile’s equipment. Availability of a willing property owner is a major consideration; Freedom Mobile is negotiating a long-term agreement with the property owner to permit the installation. Tower Proposal Details A slim line monopole design with flush mounted panel antennas is proposed in order to create a monopole with minimal visual impact. Freedom Mobile has completed preliminary design plans (Schedule B: Preliminary Plans and Photo Renderings). These preliminary design plans are subject to final engineered design, land survey and approval of Transport Canada. Transport Canada approval may require tower lighting and/or marking; comments are pending. Consultation Process with the City of Cranbrook It is our understanding that the City does not have an adopted Telecommunications policy. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada, requires all proponents to consult with the local land use authority and public, notwithstanding that ISED has exclusive jurisdiction in the licensing of telecommunication sites, such as the proposed tower. Following ISED’s requirements, Freedom Mobile would like to initiate Default Public Consultation Process (as described in the Industry Canada circular, CPC-2-0-03, issue 5, commonly referred to as the “CPC”). Information on the “CPC” consultation process may be found on-line at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08777.html. In order to obtain comments, concerns or questions in regard to the proposed tower site, the CPC requires Freedom Mobile to send out notification packages to all properties located within three times the height of the proposed tower (120 metres). A notice will be placed in the local paper. This comment period is a minimum of 30 days. We expect the public consultation process to commence in the beginning of June 2018. At the conclusion of the consultation process, Freedom Mobile will prepare a summary of comments received from the community as well as the replies provided by Freedom Mobile. Freedom Mobile is requesting that, subsequent to the completed consultation process a letter or resolution of concurrence will be issued by the City. Health and Safety Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 regulations are applicable to this, and all, telecommunications sites. Safety Code 6 seeks to limit the public’s exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields and ensures public safety. Additional information on health and safety may be found on-line at:

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http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08777.html


Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php Concurrence Requirements In order to complete the consultation process, Freedom Mobile will be requesting concurrence from the City in a form acceptable to both the City and to ISED. Conclusion Please consider this information package as the official commencement CPC default consultation process. Freedom Mobile is committed to working with the City in determining an appropriate location and design for a telecommunications tower that will provide wireless communication services. We look forward to working together during this process. Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone at 604-620-0877 or by email at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration. Sincerely, CYPRESS LAND SERVICES Agents for Freedom Mobile

Chad Marlatt Municipal Affairs Specialist cc: Pascal Dube, Real Estate Supervisor, Freedom Mobile

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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php



SCHEDULE A TOWER SITE LOCATION

Proposed location

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SCHEDULE B PRELIMINARY PLAN – SITE PLAN

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SCHEDULE B PRELIMINARY PLAN – COMPOUND PLAN

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SCHEDULE B PRELIMINARY PLAN – TOWER PROFILE

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SCHEDULE B PRELIMINARY PLAN – PHOTO SIMULATION

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Appendix 2: Affidavit of Notification

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Affidavit of Cypress Land Services

I, Tawny Verigin, Municipal Affairs Specialist, in the City of Vancouver in the Province of B.C., make an Oath and say:

1. THAT I caused to be sent by regular mail, a notification letter, as included in Appendix A,to property owners, occupants and other recipients, as listed in Appendix B, on December4, 2018.

______________________________________________ Tawny Verigin, Municipal Affairs Specialist Cypress Land Services

Sworn/Affirmed/Declared before me at the City of Vancouver, in the Province of B.C., this 4th day of December 2018.

____________________________________ (Commissioner’s Signature)

A Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for the Province of B.C.

_____________________________________________ (Commissioner’s stamp or printed name and expiry date)

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December 4, 2018 BCB0001A

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Invitation for Public Input Proposed Freedom Mobile 40.0 metre Monopole Wireless Communications

Facility Located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC Dear Neighbour, Freedom Mobile (“Freedom”) is striving to provide high quality wireless communications services to Canadians. Increasingly, Canadians depend on wireless voice, data and internet communications for business, personal enjoyment and personal security reasons. Freedom is actively planning its network build for the launch of Freedom wireless services in Cranbrook, BC. In order to launch its network Freedom requires the installation of new wireless communication facilities whether on existing infrastructure or purpose built. Freedom has commenced consultation in accordance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED’s), formerly Industry Canada’s, CPC-2-0-03 — Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems client procedures circular. PROPOSAL DETAILS: Freedom is proposing to install a 40.0 metre monopole tower at the College of the Rockies Gold Creek Campus located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC (PID: 015-856-623). The proposed installation consists of a monopole, 40.0 metres in height, with eight (8) flush mounted panel antennas, four (4) microwave dishes and an equipment compound containing two (2) accessory outdoor cabinets on a concrete pad. The facility will be enclosed in chain-link fence and will occupy an area of 10.0 metres x 10.0 metres. The monopole is required to support Freedom’s antennas in order to provide wireless communication network service within a few kilometres of the proposed location. REGULATORY AUTHORITY: Telecommunication providers are required by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada, to consult with the local municipality and the general public regarding new installations. ISED does have exclusive jurisdiction over the approval and placement of telecommunications installations. The City of Cranbrook does not have a telecommunications policy. Therefore, Freedom will be following the CPC-2-0-03 — Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems client procedures circular, as mandated by ISED. The consultation process will provide an opportunity for residents, stakeholders and landowners to obtain detailed information regarding the proposal and to provide comments for consideration. Any inquiries that are received as a result of this notification will be logged and submitted to the City of Cranbrook and ISED as part of our application for concurrence. This letter provides written notification to adjacent landowners and stakeholders within a radius of three (3) times the height of the proposed structure with an opportunity to engage in reasonable, relevant, and timely communication regarding this proposal. You have received a copy of this notification package because your property, or a property you have an interest in, is located within 120.0 metres or less from the proposed installation. The closing period for written comments regarding the proposal is January 15, 2019. Any inquiries that are received as a result of this notification will be logged and submitted to the City of Cranbrook. For additional and detailed information regarding CPC-2-0-03 — Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems client procedures circular, please go on-line to: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08777.html

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Purpose The purpose of the proposed facility is to help Freedom provide wireless coverage to students, faculty, homes and businesses within a few kilometres. Currently, there are no existing antenna support structures or other feasible infrastructure that can be utilized; as a result, this new antenna support structure is required. An aerial photo of the proposed location and a photo-simulation of the proposed tower is included as part of this notification package. Location The tower will be located at the coordinates N 49.494498°, W 115.748890°. It is proposed to be located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC. Health & Safety of Wireless Facilities ISED manages the radio communications spectrum in Canada and requires cellular telecommunications facilities to comply within the guidelines set by Health Canada in order to protect people who live or work near these facilities. These Health Canada safety guidelines are outlined in their ‘Safety Code 6’ document and are among the most stringent in the world. All Freedom facilities adhere to and are generally well within these standards. Freedom attests that the radio installation described in this notification package will be installed and operated on an ongoing basis so as to comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 for the protection of the general public including any combined effects of nearby installations within the local radio environment. Site Access Access is existing through the property. Construction is anticipated to take 30 to 45 days. Once complete, the site will only be accessed for routine maintenance visits which typically occur once or twice a month. To safeguard the site from the general public, the tower base and equipment shelter will be enclosed by a fence. Environment Freedom confirms that the installation is excluded from environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. Design This proposal is for a 40.0 metre monopole with eight (8) flush mounted antennas, four (4) microwave dishes and two (2) accessory equipment cabinets on a concrete pad within a chain-link fenced compound area, occupying an area of 10.0 metres x 10.0 metres. A preliminary design of the site plan, compound plan and monopole profile are included in this notification for your reference. Transport Canada The pole will be marked in accordance with the Transportation Canada and NAV Canada requirements. Comments are pending. Structural Considerations Freedom confirms that the antenna structure described in this notification package will apply good engineering practices including, structural adequacy during construction. The facility will be built to the National Building Code as well as the BC Building Code.

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Local Municipality The City of Cranbrook does not have a telecommunications policy. Therefore, Freedom will be following the CPC-2-0-03 — Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems client procedures circular, as mandated by ISED. General Information General information relating to antenna systems is available on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf01702e.html Contacts Freedom Mobile c/o Tawny Verigin of Cypress Land Services Inc. Agents for Freedom Mobile Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 Telephone: 1-855-301-1520 Fax: 604-620-0876 Email: [email protected] City of Cranbrook Rob Veg Email: [email protected] ISED Interior British Columbia Okanagan-Kootenay Office 1726 Dolphin Avenue, Room 603 Kelowna BC V1Y 9R9 Telephone: 250-470-5026 or 1-800-667-3780 Fax: 250-470-5045 Email: [email protected] (By appointment only)

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http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf01702e.html

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf01702e.html




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Aerial Photo

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Photo Simulations

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Site Plan

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Compound Layout

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Tower Profile

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COMMENT SHEET PROPOSED RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS TOWER 1305 24th AVENUE SOUTH, CRANBROOK, BC

FREEDOM MOBILE SITE: BCB0001A

1. Do you feel this is an appropriate location for the proposed facility?

Yes No

Comments

2. Are you satisfied with the appearance / design of the proposed facility? If not, what changes would you suggest?

Yes No

Comments

3. Additional Comments Please provide your name and full mailing address if you would like to be informed about the status of this proposal. This information will not be used for marketing purposes; however, your comments will only be used by Freedom Mobile in satisfying Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED)’s CPC 2-0-03 default consultation process. The closing period for comments to be received by Freedom Mobile is January 15, 2019. Name (Please print clearly) Email Address Mailing Address

Freedom Mobile c/o Cypress Land Services Inc. Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2

Attention: Tawny Verigin, Municipal Affairs Specialist

Thank you for your input.

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Appendix B: List of Property Owners, Occupants and Other Recipients

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COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES

2700 COLLEGE WAY PO BOX 8500 STN MAIN

CRANBROOK BC V1C 5L7

OCCUPANT

1305 24TH AVE S CRANBROOK BC V1C 6Y8

PAUL JOSEPH VISENTIN & MANCE MARIE VISENTIN

1269 POCHA RD CRANBROOK BC V1C 6Y8

MICHELLE LYNN NOUR & AHMED MOHAMED NOUR


ROBERT WADE LAMOND &

STEPHANIE CELINA FLETCHER 2416 17TH ST S

CRANBROOK BC V1C 6Y6

HELEN J LUKE & WILLIAM L LUKE


HEATHER ELIZABETH NISH &

WILLIAM DEAN NISH 1723 21ST ST S

CRANBROOK BC V1C 6Y9

MARGARET ROBERTSON RANCE

2201 13TH ST S CRANBROOK BC V1C 6Y8

FREEDOM MOBILE INC.

209-221 WEST ESPLANADE NORTH VANCOUVER, BC V7M 3J3

ATTN: PASCAL DUBE

CYPRESS LAND SERVICES INC. SUITE 1051, 409 GRANVILLE ST

VANCOUVER, BC V6C 1T2

ROB VEG CRANBROOK CITY HALL 40 – 10TH AVENUE SOUTH

CRANBROOK, BC V1C 2M8

ISED INTERIOR BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN-KOOTENAY OFFICE 1726 DOLPHIN AVENUE, RM 603

KELOWNA BC V1Y 9R9

BCB0001A TOTAL = 12

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Appendix C: Envelope

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c/o Cypress Land Services Inc. Suite 1051 – 409 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ENCLOSED REGARDING A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY WITHIN

APPROX. 120 METRES OF A PROPERTY YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN

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Appendix 3: Newspaper Tear Sheet

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Cranbrook Townsman Friday, December 7, 2018 Page A3www.cranbrooktownsman.com

A Special Meeting of Council is scheduled for budget

discussion pertaining to the City of Cranbrook 2019 – 2023

Five Year Financial Plan.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

beginning at 12:45 pm at City Hall.

The public is welcome to attend.

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Notice of Proposed Freedom Mobile Telecommunications Facility

Description: As part of the public consultation process required by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Freedom Mobile is inviting the public to comment on a new wireless facility in Cranbrook, BC. Freedom Mobile is proposing to install a 40.0 metre monopole wireless communications structure in order to provide wireless data and voice communication services. Proposed Tower Location: College of the Rockies Gold Creek Campus located at 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC (PID: 015-856-623). Coordinates: Latitude: N 49.494498°, Longitude: W -115.748890° For More Information: Tawny Verigin c/o Cypress Land Services Inc. Agents to Freedom Mobile Suite 1051, 409 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2 telephone: 1-855-301-1520 e:[email protected] The public is welcome to comment on the proposal by the end of the business day on January 15, 2019 with respect to this matter. Freedom Mobile Site: BCB0001A

Location Map

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Trevor CrawleyWhat to do with an old fire

engine?That’s the question the

City of Cranbrook is trying to answer with an old 1995 Freightliner Fire Engine that is no longer in service after reaching it’s end of life.

According to a staff re-port, the city does not have the capacity to store the fire engine or utilize it in other municipal operations.

With that in mind, the city is hoping to sell it, which re-quires council approval for a sale of an asset worth over $10,000.

However, while councillor Ron Popoff is supportive

of a potential sale, he said it should go to a worthy cause like a volunteer fire department.

“I’d be more inclined to see that it gets used for noble purposes in its retirement to

go to a samller community or a regional volunteer fire office, and if not for those purposes, then it be donat-ed to a service club and find out where it could be used,” Popoff said.

Popoff moved a motion to defer the sale of the truck and give staff a chance to look at some options before bringing the issue back to the council table for the Dec. 10 regular meeting.

City ponders options with old fire truck

Courtesy Dani StrongTop of the World

Ranch Treatment Cen-tre hosted an evening of discussion for the recovery care provid-ers in our community recently.

The goal of the eve-ning was to strengthen the circle of recovery

in our community by uniting as one to discuss recovery and what it might look like from a variety of unique perspectives. We touched on inpa-tient treatment, out-patient services, ther-apeutic approaches, harm reduction and

holistic approaches like sweat lodge, med-itation or yoga. There are so many options when pursuing recov-ery and the more we know, the more suc-cessful we can be in helping people find their own pathway to recovery. Recov-

ery from addiction is different for everyone and it is important that we all know the different services, pro-grams and treatments that are available in our local community.

Roughly 30 people from organizations including Interior

ecutive Director - East Kootenay Addiction Services Society), Carly McMeekin (LSW - Mary Basil Detox Centre/Top of the World Ranch), Selena Blackwell (LSW - Ponderosa Detox Centre/Mary Basil Detox Centre).

Top of the World Ranch Treatment Centre is a drug and alcohol treatment centre located in Fort Steele BC.

We plan to host ad-ditional events in the future. Anyone in-terested in attending future events please contact [email protected]

Mapping the way along Pathways to RecoveryTop of the World Ranch Treatment Centre hosts community

discussion about how to find and pursue recovery locallyHealth, College of the Rockies, Mary Basil Detox, Ponder-osa, East Kootenay Addiction Services, My Sober Compass and Commitment To Care were in at-tendance on Thurs-day evening. Sitting on the panel was Pat Mandryk (Counsellor - Top of the World), Dean Nicholson (Ex-

Photo by Toni Nichole

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Appendix 4: Comment & Response

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Name of Resident

Address Email Date Message Received

Email, Letter, Comment Sheet or Voice Message

Comment or Question Support / non-support / neutral

Response to Comment or Question Date Response Sent

Bill & Helen Luke

1605 24th Ave South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 6Y8

[email protected] 7-Jan comments sheets

1. Do you feel this is an appropriate location form the proosed facility?O YesX NoComments: Too close to my property - it will devalue my property for any future development. Any place on fence line with bother most people.

2. Are you satistied with the appearance / design of the proposed facility? If not, what changes would you suggest?X YesO NoComments:

3. Additional Comments: College is approx 10 acres - put it behind the main office building.

non-support Bill/Helen,

Thanks for taking the time to comment on the proposed monopole structure at the College next to your property. We did discuss with the College the possibility of placing the pole more towards the centre of the property. The College does not want to place it anywhere but near the perimeter of the property so not to impact future expansion plans or impact existing operations. The pole will meet City’s zoning side yard setbacks for this zone (7.5m). The pole has been designed to be slim, tapered monopole with the antennas at the top mounted directly next to the pole to reduce overall bulkiness/visibility of the pole when viewed. I think if future development were to occur and you wanted to ensure the visibility of the pole was limited it would likely be worthwhile to leave a small strip of buffer of the existing mature trees to the immediate south of the proposed pole.

If you’d like to discuss further please feel free to email back or call me at 604-620-0877. Per federal government policy you have until Feb. 13 to respond.

Regards,Chad MarlattCypress Land Services – Agents for Freedom Mobile

24-Jan

27-Jan

Email

I have five acres. With the North portion empty for 2 1/2 acres which could be very valuable but the tower could reduce my value. The college has four corners. Why mine. It seems you asked my opinion but don’t care. Sent from my iPad

Bill, Given that the western side of the property is next to single family homes with no natural screening we would not propose it in the southwest or northwest corner. The northeast corner again has no natural screening and is a the intersection of two roads which would make it more visible. Given that your property is in the regional district and does not permit further subdivision, have you had discussions with the regional district about developing the property? Let me know if you’d like to discuss further. Regards, Chad 31-Jan

Email

I. Have not yet applied for subdivision. This area I was saving until I’m ready It’s my retirement package. If the college is interest Sent from my iPad N/A N/A

BCB0001AComments & Responses Tracker

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Appendix 5: Sample Resolution

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Resolution WHEREAS Freedom Mobile proposes to erect a wireless communications facility at the location

of 1305 24th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC. AND WHEREAS proponents of telecommunication towers are regulated by Innovation, Science

and Economic Development Canada (ISED), formerly Industry Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada and as part of their approval, ISED requires proponents to consult with land use authorities as provided for in CPC-2-0-03;

AND WHEREAS Freedom Mobile has consulted with the City of Cranbrook following the CPC-2-

0-03 and the City of Cranbrook planning staff have no objection to the proposed telecommunications tower;

AND WHEREAS Freedom Mobile has consulted with the public by notifying properties within

three times the tower height, placing a newspaper notice in the local paper and has provided a 30-day period for written public comment;

AND WHEREAS there are no significant land use issues identified by the consultation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The Clerk be instructed to advise Freedom Mobile that:

a) Freedom Mobile has satisfactorily completed its consultation with the City of Cranbrook;

b) The City of Cranbrook is satisfied with Freedom Mobile’s public consultation process and does not require any further consultation with the public; and

c) The City of Cranbrook concurs with Freedom Mobile’s proposal to construct a wireless telecommunications facility provided it is constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Cranbrook.

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