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Resolution relative to determination of Special Use Application submitted by SBC to install controlled environment vault on a portion of the Lincoln Elementary School site located at 7815 W. Lapham St.
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WHEREAS, SBC Wisconsin duly filed with the City Administrative Officer-City Clerk/Treasurer an application for a Special Use Permit, pursuant to Sec. 12.16, and Sec. 12.36(2) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis for the installation of a controlled environmental vault containing telephone electronic equipment at 7815 W. Lapham St. (Lincoln School); and,
WHEREAS, after due notice, a public hearing was held by the Common Council on July 1, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers to consider the application; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council, having carefully considered the evidence presented at the public hearing and the following pertinent facts noted:
1. The applicant, SBC Wisconsin, has principal offices N17 W24300 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188.
2. The applicant has a valid offer to purchase a permanent easement for the installation of the telephone electronic equipment. The equipment will be installed within a controlled environmental vault (CEV) which is located beneath grade. The installation of this equipment is part of a larger project in which SBC Wisconsin is upgrading network facilities by placing fiber optic cable and remote terminals closer to customers. The CEV, which is one type of remote terminal, will contain electronic equipment that will allow SBC Wisconsin to provide additional phone lines to customers and enhance and expand data communication services. The CEV structure is child-proof and vandal-proof. The entrance to the CEV is always locked for security and can only be accessed by authorized personnel. There are no hazardous materials stored in the CEV nor does the equipment emit any radiation. The property is located at 7815 W. Lapham St., West Allis, WI 53214, more par...
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