Preserve Orlando's Neighborhoods

Support Responsible Citing of Cell Phone Towers

Opposition to the proposed 15-story cell tower in Meridian Parks is rooted in its significant threat to the community's natural beauty and aesthetic appeal. The envisioned structure, whether disguised as a tree or a monopole, would disrupt the harmonious ambiance and disturb local wildlife, detracting from the area's allure. Concerns about its visibility from all corners of the community highlight the proposed tower's intrusive nature, contrasting sharply with the neighborhood's identity and violating established land use policies. Images comparing the suggested location with and without the tower illustrate its potential impact, while images captured of similar existing Orlando area towers serve as a stark example of the disturbance it could cause.

Aesthetic Impact on Natural Beauty and Allure:

Our opposition to the proposed 15-story cell tower in Meridian Parks is also grounded in the profound threat it poses to the cherished natural beauty and aesthetic allure of our community. The envisioned synthetic "tree-like" structure (even if replaced with a simple monopole) not only jeopardizes the harmonious natural ambiance but also poses a disturbance to the local wildlife, integral components that contribute to the desirability of our living environment.

The looming presence of the proposed cell tower raises concerns about its visibility from every corner of our community, transforming into an intrusive artifact that overshadows the surrounding natural elements. This imposition stands to diminish the premium aesthetic appeal we hold dear, impacting the very essence of our neighborhood's identity. The towering structure, soaring conspicuously above the natural tree line and any structure in the community, represents a stark deviation from the features that define our community and is undoubtedly inconsistent with City of Orlando Growth Management Plan's future land use policies (i.e. 1.1.1 - protecting character and use, height, and separation between use; 1.3.1 - height; 1.6.5 - healthy natural environments and robust park system; 1.7.3 - parks; 2.4.9 - parks; S.40.8. - Natural features, park and recreation facilities.

Our objection is not only rooted in the compromise of the aesthetics but also in the contradiction to the intentional design principles set forth in the master plan and by the developer. The proposed location is inconsistent with the careful planning that has shaped our community, as outlined in the master plan designed to enhance our living environment. As stewards of our living space, we stand united in preserving the unique character that makes our community a cherished home. The introduction of such a structure not only compromises our aesthetics but also jeopardizes the very essence of what makes our neighborhood special.

Simulated Views

Utilizing trigonometric principles, along with distance estimates from Google imagery and the measured height of photographed artifacts, we crafted simulations to provide insights into how the tower would appear from various vantage points within our community. Displayed below are the resultant images, showcasing the current state of the suggested location alongside a simulated perspective with the tower positioned as planned. Upon inspection of these visuals, it becomes evident just how instrusive the proposed cell phone tower would be on the landscape.

Simulated View 1 Meridian Parks Simulated View 1 Image Location/Direction
Simulated View 1 Image Location/Direction
Meridian Parks Current View 1
Current View 1
Meridian Parks Simulated View 1
Simulated View 1 With Proposed Cell Tower
Meridian Parks Simulated View 2 Image Location/Direction
Simulated View 2 Image Location/Direction
Meridian Parks Current View 2
Current View 2
Meridian Parks Simulated View 2
Simulated View 2 With Proposed Cell Tower
Simulated View 3 Meridian Parks Simulated View 3 Image Location/Direction
Simulated View 3 Image Location/Direction
Meridian Parks Current View 3
Current View 3
Meridian Parks Simulated View 3
Simulated View 3 With Proposed Cell Tower

Similar Existing Tower 1 and Views

Observe the considerable disturbance caused by a similar tower currently situated in the vicinity of Good Holmes Road and the 408 in the Orlando area (coordinates: N28.549475, W81.491175). Note, the location of this tower is in the rear of a commercial complex, not in the middle of a residential neighborhood with preserved lands and amenities intertwined with nature. Further, the below tower does not appear to have externally visible antenna, whereas the applicant's proposal clearly shows the proposed antenna to have several levels each with multiple antenna.

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Similar Existing Tower 2 and Views

Observe the considerable disturbance caused by a similar 140 foot tall tower currently situated in the vicinity of S John Young Parkway and Commodity Circle in the Orlando area (coordinates: N28.442685, W81.432599). Note, the location of this tower is in the rear of a commercial district, not in the middle of a residential neighborhood with preserved lands and amenities intertwined with nature. Further, the below tower clearly shows the external antenna visible from all angles that are remarkable and very apparent with the naked eye. Note, the applicant's proposal clearly shows the proposed tower with additional levels of antenna arrays as compared to the below tower which has a single level.

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