ST9302-CS 941004100 Raven Ln.
Coppell, TX 75019
October 4, 1994
Mr. Ken Griffin
Coppell City Engineer
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Since you are the "point man" for the city, I am addressing
my comments to you. I assume you will share them with the
council. If not, please advise me so that I may also send my
thoughts to them.
First of all, I was impressed with the presentations of
yourself, Mr. King and the other gentlemen from TU Electric.
Of course, I like most residents, especially those of us
bordering Sandy Lake Road, wish the problem didn't exist. But
it does. Therefore, after listening to all the presentations,
statements and comments, I want to express my opinion.
I have considered appearance, EMF, and costs which will
affect tax rates.
First Choice:
Reroute the line provided a suitable route that can
win approval of everyone and cost the city less than $3,000,000.
Second Choice:
Placement as now planned in the median of the new
Sandy Lake Road.
Third choice:
Place lines underground in Sandy Lake Road.
Last Choice:
Both the option to build the line in the existing
TU right-of-way or moving south. These options would put the
EMF valves on my property above that I consider to be reasonable
and prudent, and would certainly negatively impact the value
of my home.
I understand that the most aggressive voices are those
opposed to the current plan, and I think their concerns about
EMF and property values are overblown. I also understand that
for many, perception becomes reality. I sincerely hope that
reason prevails on this issue instead of hysteria.
James E. Ferguson