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Historic Highlands Upcoming Events
HHNA Board Meeting:
Hello HHNA Neighbors:
As you may know, T-Mobile proposes to install a 56 foot tall fake palm tree cell
tower at St. Elizabeth's church. (Attach are photo simulations that depict the site
with the proposed cell tower.) The proposed cell tower will be visible from some
portions of our neighborhood. I am writing to ask HHNA to consider submitting a
letter to the Regional Planning Commission opposing the proposed cell tower.
Alternatively, you may wish to express your opposition individually.
St. Elizabeth, built in 1924, was designed by noted architech Wallace Neff. (In
the past year, an exhibit regarding Wallace Neff architecture was at the
Huntington Library.) In fact, it is the only church designed by Mr. Neff. The
proposed cell tower is opposed by the Altadena Town Council, Altadena
Heritage Society, the 90+ year old son of Wallace Neff, hundreds of local
residents, businesses, members of St. Elizabeth's church and school community.
Despite the opposition, the Regional Planning Commission seems poised to
approve the permit. The Regional Planning Commission may consider only the
aesthetic impact and negative impact on the community. Grounds for opposition
include that the proposed site is historically significant, is surrounded by
historically significant neighborhoods (including HH) and homes, will adversely
affect the property values of at least the properties immediately adjacent, and
will adversely affect the peace and tranquility of the church. Also, the excavation
to install the proposed cell tower is within the drip line of an old live oak tree.
(The RPC cannot consider potential adverse health effects.)
Letters may be sent to Hearing Officer, 320 W. Temple St., Los Angeles,
CA 90012, Attn.: Anne Russett, and should reference Project No.
R2006-02294-(5), Conditional Use Permit No. 200600216-(5) & Oak Tree
Permit No. 200800038-(5).
Also, you may call L.A. County Planner Anne Russett at (213) 974-6435.
The public hearing on the conditional use permit is set for Wednesday
December 3rd at 9:00 am at the Hall of Records 320 W. Temple St., Room
150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Doors open at 8:50 am. For a free
chartered bus ride to the hearing, email stopthecelltower@gmail.com to
reserve a space.
As you may know, T-Mobile proposes to install a 56 foot tall fake palm tree cell
tower at St. Elizabeth's church. (Attach are photo simulations that depict the site
with the proposed cell tower.) The proposed cell tower will be visible from some
portions of our neighborhood. I am writing to ask HHNA to consider submitting a
letter to the Regional Planning Commission opposing the proposed cell tower.
Alternatively, you may wish to express your opposition individually.
St. Elizabeth, built in 1924, was designed by noted architech Wallace Neff. (In
the past year, an exhibit regarding Wallace Neff architecture was at the
Huntington Library.) In fact, it is the only church designed by Mr. Neff. The
proposed cell tower is opposed by the Altadena Town Council, Altadena
Heritage Society, the 90+ year old son of Wallace Neff, hundreds of local
residents, businesses, members of St. Elizabeth's church and school community.
Despite the opposition, the Regional Planning Commission seems poised to
approve the permit. The Regional Planning Commission may consider only the
aesthetic impact and negative impact on the community. Grounds for opposition
include that the proposed site is historically significant, is surrounded by
historically significant neighborhoods (including HH) and homes, will adversely
affect the property values of at least the properties immediately adjacent, and
will adversely affect the peace and tranquility of the church. Also, the excavation
to install the proposed cell tower is within the drip line of an old live oak tree.
(The RPC cannot consider potential adverse health effects.)
Letters may be sent to Hearing Officer, 320 W. Temple St., Los Angeles,
CA 90012, Attn.: Anne Russett, and should reference Project No.
R2006-02294-(5), Conditional Use Permit No. 200600216-(5) & Oak Tree
Permit No. 200800038-(5).
Also, you may call L.A. County Planner Anne Russett at (213) 974-6435.
The public hearing on the conditional use permit is set for Wednesday
December 3rd at 9:00 am at the Hall of Records 320 W. Temple St., Room
150, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Doors open at 8:50 am. For a free
chartered bus ride to the hearing, email stopthecelltower@gmail.com to
reserve a space.
