Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for a Wireless Communications Facility in Russellville, Kentucky

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The application submitted by Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Harmoni Towers, LLC to the Kentucky Public Service Commission seeks a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to construct a Wireless Communications Facility in Russellville, Kentucky. The proposed facility aims to improve wireless communications services in the area by increasing coverage and capacity, thereby enhancing the public's access to innovative and competitive services. The facility will consist of a 190-foot tall tower, with an approximately 4-foot tall lightning arrestor attached at the top, for a total height of 199-feet.

Key Takeaways:

  • The application is made under KRS SSSS 278.020, 278.040, 278.650, 278.665, and other statutory authority.
  • The proposed Wireless Communications Facility will be located on Creekwood Dr., Russellville, KY 42276, and will consist of a 190-foot tall tower, concrete foundations, and a shelter or cabinets for radio electronics equipment.
  • The facility will be constructed to serve the customers of Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless with wireless communications services, improving coverage and capacity in the area.
  • Geotechnical engineering reports have been performed to ensure the stability of the tower, and a survey has been conducted to determine that the tower site and access easement are not within any flood hazard area.
  • Co-applicants have acquired the right to use the WCF site and associated property rights through a written agreement.
  • The Construction Manager for the proposed facility is Billy Waldridge, Jr., and personnel directly responsible for the design and construction of the proposed WCF are well qualified and experienced.

Statistics:

  • The proposed tower will be 199-feet tall, including the approximately 4-foot tall lightning arrestor attached at the top.
  • The facility compound will be fenced, and all access gate(s) will be secured.

Sources:

  • Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Construction of a Wireless Communications Facility, Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Harmoni Towers, LLC
  • Deed Book 365, Page 673
  • Exhibit A - Amended Certificate of Assumed Name, Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless
  • Exhibit B - Copy of the Co-Applicant's FCC licenses to provide wireless services
  • Exhibit C - Site Development Plan and Vertical Profile Sketch of the WCF
  • Exhibit D - Foundation Design Plans signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in Kentucky
  • Exhibit E - List of Utilities, Corporations, or Persons with whom the proposed WCF is likely to compete
  • Exhibit F - Federal Aviation Administration's ("FAA") Notice Criteria Tool
  • Exhibit G - Communication from the Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission ("KAZC")
  • Exhibit H - Geotechnical engineering report by Power of Design Group, LLC
  • Exhibit I - Clear directions to the proposed WCF site from the County seat
  • Exhibit J - Written agreement for the use of the WCF site and associated property rights
  • Exhibit Q - Statement from Co-Applicant, Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless's RF Design Engineer
  • Exhibit Qa - Propagation Maps attached as Exhibit Q
  • Exhibit R - Name and address of the geotechnical engineering firm and the professional engineer registered in Kentucky who prepared the report