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September 9, 2002
Frederick County of Virginia
Department of Planning and Development
107 N. Kent Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Subject: Letter of Justification
To Whom It May Concern:
6801 Industrial Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151
Shenandoah Gas (a subsidiary of Washington Gas Light) owns and operates a
communication site at 350 Hillandale Lane, Winchester, VA. This facility is a part of
WG's internal communications system. The information transmitted by this facility
includes two-way radio communications, gas flow and pipeline pressure metering
information and computer data essential to the continued safe operation of Shenandoah
Gas' company facilities.
The analog microwave system in operation at the present time was installed over 30 years
ago. The business operational needs at Shenandoah Gas have taxed the system.
Presently we do not have the ability to expand this system. Installation of a digital
system would meet present as well as future needs. The operational characteristics of a
digital system require larger dish antennas mounted higher than the present antenna.
This facility consist of a 40 foot tower and one 110 foot tower. The proposed 120 foot
tower will replace both towers. This tower will meet current as well as future operational
needs.
Sincerely,
John L. Whitmer
Section Leader