Site & Arch-SprintPCS-2004April 30, 2004
Ms. Sandra Steele
The Alaris Group
185 Berry Street - Suite 5300
San Francisco, CA 94107
RE: Site and Architectural Review Permit
File No.: PLN2004-43
701 Creekside Way
Dear Ms. Steele:
The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your Site and Architectural
Review Permit application for the installation of three telecommunications antennas on an
existing PG&E lattice tower and a ground mounted equipment cabinet enclosure located at 701
Creekside Way. The project meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for a stealth
telecommunications facility, utilizes a preferred mounting technique and is located in a preferred
location.
Please note that several of the conditions of approval must be met before building permits will be
issued for this project.
If you should have any questions, please contact me at (408) 866-2193 or via email at
stephaniew@cityofcampbell.com. "
Sincerely,
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
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Site and Architectural Review Permit Approval, April 30, 2004
cc:
GeoffBradley, Senior Planner
Mr. Robert Schlegel, PG&E, PO Box 770000, San Francisco, CA 94177
70 North First Street
Campbell, California 95008.1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.866.8381 . TOO 408.866.2790
CITY OF CAMPBELL
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APRIL 30, 2004
PLN2004-43
Steele, S.
Application of Sandra Steele, on behalf of Sprint PCS, for approval of a
Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the establishment of a
new stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701
Creekside Way in a P-F/O-S (Public Facilities/Open Space) Zoning
District.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of the installation of three telecommunications antennas on an
existing lattice tower and a ground mounted equipment cabinet enclosure at a PG&E
substation located at 701 Creekside Way.
DISCUSSION
The facility consists of three panel antennas mounted to an existing 60-foot, 7-inch tall
lattice tower. On top of the tower there is an existing weathervane that stands 65 feet, 6
inches tall. The three antennas will be mounted to the top of the tower at an antenna
centerline of 58 feet, 6 inches. The antenna size is 60 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 7
inches deep and will be painted to match the existing color of the tower. The co-ax cable
will run underground from the equipment cabinet enclosure and up the inside one of the
tower legs. The co-ax cable will be painted to match the color of the existing structure.
The associated ground mounted equipment cabinets will be located adjacent to the tower
and enclosed by a new six-foot tall wooden fence. The enclosure is approximately 300
square feet.
The facility will be unmanned and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
facility will be serviced approximately once a month by a technician, except in the event
of an emergency. The operation of the facility will not have an effect on the existing
parking for the PG&E substation and no additional parking is required for this project.
The Community Development Director has found that the proposed facility is a stealth
facility as defined in the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
PLN2004-43 - 701 CreeksIde Way
Site and Architectural Review Permit
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Attachments:
1. Findings for Approval ofPLN2004-43
2. Conditions of Approval for PLN2004-43
Prepared by: ~ W ¡ /I ~
Stephanie Willsey, Planner I
Attachment # 1
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2004-43
SITE ADDRESS:
APPLICANT:
DATE:
701 Creekside Way
Sandra Steele on behalf of Sprint PCS
April 30, 2004
Findings for approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the installation of a
stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701 Creekside Way.
The Community Development Director finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2004-43:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Wireless telecommunication facilities are permitted in the P-F/O-S (Public
Facilities/Open Space) Zoning District. Projects that meet the definition of a
stealth facility may be approved by the Community Development Director with the
granting of a Site and Architectural Review Permit.
The placement of the antennas on an existing PG&E lattice tower integrates well
with the existing use of the property as a PG&E substation and provides limited
visibility of the antennas from public view.
The facility consists of three panel antennas mounted to an existing 60-foot, 7-inch
tall lattice tower. On top of the tower there is an existing weathervane that stands
65 feet, 6 inches tall.
The three antennas will be mounted to the top of the tower at an antenna centerline
of 58 feet, 6 inches. The antenna size is 60 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 7 inches
deep and will be painted to match the existing color of the tower.
The associated ground mounted equipment cabinets will be enclosed by a new six-
foot tall wooden fence and encompass approximately 300 square feet.
The facility will be unmanned and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The
facility will be serviced approximately once a month by a technician, except in the
event of an emergency.
7.
The operation of the facility will not have an effect on the existing parking and no
additional parking is required for this project.
8.
The project qualifies as Categorically Exempt under Section 15303, Class 3 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pertaining to the installation of new
small facilities and structures.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Community Development Director further finds
and concludes that:
1.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Code.
2.
The proposed project as conditioned will aid in the harmonious development of the
3.
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immediate area.
The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use, as conditioned, will not be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to
the general welfare of the City.
4.
There is a reasonable relationship between the use of the fees imposed upon the
project and the type of development project.
5.
There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
conditions of approval and the impacts of the project.
6.
The project is not located in a particularly sensitive environment; and no
substantial evidence has been presented to suggest that there is a possibility that
significant environmental impacts would result from the proj ect.
Attachment #2
CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL FOR FILE NO. PLN2004-43
SITE ADDRESS:
APPLICANT:
DATE:
701 Creekside Way
Sandra Steele on behalf of Sprint PCS
April 30, 2004
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet
the following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and
the State of California. Where approval by the Community Development Director, City
Engineer, Public Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is required, that
review shall be for compliance with all applicable Conditions of Approval, adopted
policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws and regulations, and accepted engineering
practices for the item under review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that
he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of
Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development and are not herein
specified:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division:
1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Site and Architectural Permit to allow
the establishment of a stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701
Creekside Way. Project approval shall substantially comply with project plans
prepared by Sprint PCS and stamped as received by the Planning Division on April 7,
2004, except as modified by the conditions of approval contained herein.
2. Development Approval Expiration: All conditions of approval specified herein must
be completed and the facility established on the site within one year from the date of
approval or the Site and Architectural Review Permit shall be void.
3. Length of Permit Term: This Site and Architectural Review Permit shall expire five
years from the date of permit approval, on April 30, 2009. If the use is to continue,
the applicant shall apply for a new permit for an additional five-year period. If
technological improvements or developments occur which allow the use of materially
smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment at this time, the service provider will be
required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon application for a new Site
and Architectural Review Permit application to minimize adverse effects related to
land use compatibility, visual resources, public safety or other environmental factors.
4. Maintenance of Finish: It is an ongoing obligation of the applicant, assignees and
successors in interest to maintain the exterior finish of the structures and equipment
approved by this permit in good order. Faded, peeling or damaged paint shall be
repainted as soon as practical. Graffiti shall be removed by repainting the surface of
the structure or equipment as soon as practical.
5. Cessation of Operations: The service provider shall provide written notification
to the Director upon cessation of operations on the site exceeding a 90-day period.
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The service provider shall remove all obsolete or unused facilities from the site
within 180 days of termination of its lease with the property owner or cessation of
operations, whichever comes earlier.
6. New Permit Required: If a consecutive period of 180 days has lapsed since cessation
of operations, a new Site and.Architectural Review Permit or Use Permit shall be
required prior to use or reuse of the site.
7. Utilities: All new on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section
20.36.150 of the Campbell Municipal Code. The applicant shall comply with all plan
submittals, permitting and fee requirements of the serving utility companies.
8. Cables: All external cables or equipment shall be obscured from public view by
enclosing them in architecturally designed cabinets/enclosures painted to match the
structure.
9. Business License Required: Each service provider with a wireless telecommunication
facility in the City shall obtain a city business license.
10. Compatibilitv With City Emergencv Services: The facility shall not be operated, nor
caused to transmit on or adjacent to any radio frequencies licensed to the City for
emergency telecommunication services such that the City's emergency
telecommunications system experiences interference.
11. Lighting: The use of lighting shall not be allowed on telecommunication facilities
unless required as a public safety measure. Where lighting is used, it shall be
shielded from public view and operated only during times of necessity by a
maintenance operator.
12. No Advertising: No advertising signage or identifying logos shall be displayed on
wireless telecommunications facilities, except for small identification plates used for
emergency notification or hazardous or toxic materials warning.
13. Noise: The wireless telecommunication facility, including power source, ventilation
and cooling facility, shall not generate noise discernible beyond the property lines.
14. Back-Up Generators: Backup generators shall comply with the noise standard
referenced above and shall only be operated during power outages or for testing and
maintenance between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
15. Heat Generation: The wireless telecommunication facility, including power source
and cooling facility, shall not be operated so as to cause the generation of heat that
adversely affects any building occupant.
16. Odors: The testing of back-up generators shall not produce odors that adversely
affect the public.
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17. Maintenance Hours: Normal maintenance activities shall only occur between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding emergency
repaIrs.
18. Security Required: Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide
a cash deposit or other reasonable form of security satisfactory to the City Attorney,
in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover the cost of the removal of the facility in
the event that its use is abandoned or its Site and Architectural Review Permit expires
or is terminated and the equipment is not voluntarily removed. An estimate of the
cost of removal shall be provided for review by the City prior to submittal of security.
19. Safety:
a. Public Access Restricted: Antennas are to be sited in such a way and
barriers and signage provided to prevent a person from passing within the
safety limits established by the FCC-adopted standards for controlled
access.
b. Warning: Signs: Signage shall be maintained at the facility identifying all
wireless telecommunication facility equipment and safety precautions for
people nearing the equipment as may be required by any applicable FCC-
adopted standards, including the RF radiation hazard warning symbol
identified in ANSI C95.2-1982, to notify persons that the facility could
cause exposure to RF emissions.
c. Emissions Conditions: It is a continuing condition of this authorization
that the facilities be operated in such a manner so as not to contribute to
ambient RF/EMF emissions in excess of then current FCC adopted
RF/EMF emission standards; violation of this condition shall be grounds
for revocation.
d. Emergencv Contact: The service provider shall provide signage as
required, including phone numbers of the utility provider, for use in case
of an emergency. The signs shall be visibly posted at the communications
equipment cabinet.
Building Division:
20. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the project.
The building permit shall include Electrical/PlumbinglMechanical fees when such
work is part of the permit.
21. Construction Plans: The conditions of approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
22. Size of Plans: The size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall be
24 inches by 36 inches.
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23. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and
oversight of a California licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building
permits shall be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
24. Site Plan: Application for building permit shall include a competent site plan that
identifies property and proposed structures with dimensions and elevations as
appropriate. Site plan shall also include site drainage details. Site address and parcel
numbers shall also be clearly called out. Site parking and path of travel to public
sidewalks shall be detailed.
25. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by U.B.c. Section 1701,
the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be
submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building
permits, in accordance with D.B.c. Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell,
Special Inspection forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
26. Non-point Source Pollution: The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley
Non-point Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan
submittal. The specification sheet (size 24" X 36") is available at the Building
Division service counter.
27. Other Agency Approvals: The project requires the following agency approval prior to
issuance of the building permit:
a.
Santa Clara County Fire Department
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
28. Permit Required: The applicant shall obtain written clearance from the Santa Clara
Valley Water District (SCVWD) for construction of this project. Evidence of this
clearance shall be provided to the Planning Division prior to the issuance of building
permits.
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Network Services Inc.
SITE NO: SF60XC826-D
Sprint Keebler
Removal of Site - Scope
DATE: 6/7/04
CM: Ron Waddell
Items required to remove site SF60XC826-D:
Remove antenna system from (e) lattice tower, including all brackets, coax, associated hardware,
etc. Paint/touchup cross as needed to remove any blemishes remaining from previous
installation of antenna and associated hardware.
Remove radio and backup battery cabinet from slab.
Order utility service disconnect through SBC and PG&E. Disconnect and remove power/telco
utility cabinets.
Verify w /landowner if concrete slab is to be removed or to remain for their use. If not to remain,
remove concrete slab and dispose of off site.
Clear site area of all remaining debris and smooth grade to blend with surrounding area.
TOTAL COST ESTIMATE FOR SITE REMOVAL
$7,000.
~ Sprint.
April 30, 2004
NATIONAL PROPERTY AND LEASE MANAGEMENT
6391 Sprint Parkway
Mailstop KSOPHTOlOI-Z2650
Overland Park, Kansas 66251-2650
R~ Phone 800-357-7641
r;; CEIVED Fu 913-227.5034
MAY 1 9 2004
~J;.ntlg~~~LL
Consumer Services Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
This is to provide notice to the Commission pursuant to the provisions of General Order No. l59A of the Public
Utilities Commission of the State of Cali fomi a ("CPUC") that for the project described in Attachment A:
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(a) The cellular company has obtained all requisite land use approvals for the project described in
Attachment A.
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(b) That no land use approval is required because:
Please see enclosed Attachment A.
A copy of this notification letter is also being provided to the appropriate local government agency for its
infonnation. Should there be any questions regarding this project, or if you disagree with any of the
infonnation contained herein, please contact me at (972) 405-1288.
Rodney omas
National Property Analyst - CPUC Coordinator
Sprint - National Property
Enclosure: Attachment A for Site Number SF60XC826D
cc: City of Campbell
70 North First Street,
Campbell, CA 95008-1436
408-866-2140
Stephanie Willsey
CPUC: Ms. Helen Malone
Utilities Enforcement Branch
Consumer Services Division
505 Van Ness Ave
Version 1.0K July 2003
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-703-2775
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April 7, 2004
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
Planning Division
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95088
Via Hand Delivery
Re:
Site and Architectural Review
Submittal for a Sprint PCS antenna installation on an existing lattice tower at 701
Creekside Way, Campbell, CA 95008.
APN: 288-01-022
Dear Planner:
I am pleased to submit this Site and Architectural Review Permit for City Department review.
Please refer to the project description and accept the following items:
One (1) Development Application. (City Form)
One (1) Supplemental Application. (City Form)
Six (6) set at 24" x 36" of the Project Development Plans. (site plans and elevations)
Ten (10) sets at 11" x 17" of the Project Development Plans. (site plans and elevations)
One (1) Project Description
One (1) letter of authorization from the property owner
One (1) Sanitation District Acknowledgement Form - Attachment C
One Contribution Disclosure Form - Attachment D
One (1) Hazardous Waste & Substance Sites Disclosure Form - Attachment E
Two (2) sets of photsimulations of the proposed installation
One (1) copy of the RF Coverage Maps.
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Fees for Mailing List, Plan Review, Development Permit and Environmental Assessment
totaling $3,452.00
Proiect Description
Introduction
Sprint PCS is a registered public utility, licensed and regulated by the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), for the purpose of
providing personal communication services throughout California.
Overview of Site DesignILocation Criteria
In identifying the proposed PCS location, Sprint network deployment personnel have selected a
site that not only meets the technical objectives ofRF engineering, but concurrently provides the
best siting option with regard to other key criteria that include, but are not limited to: technical
feasibility, accessibility, utility connections, zoning compatibility, liability and risk assessment,
site acquisition, maintenance and construction costs.
Project Location
The site address is 701 Creekside Way, Campbell. The Assessor's Parcel Number is 288-01-
022.
Proiect Components
Antennas:
The proposal would be to mount three (3) Sprint PCS panel antennas to an existing 60'7" high
lattice tower. On top of the tower there is an existing weathervane that stands at 65'6" high. The
proposed Sprint PCS panel antennas, (1) per sector, (3) sectors total would be mounted to the top
of the tower at an antenna centerline of 58'45". The proposed antennas would not exceed the top
of the tower. The antenna size would be 60 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 7 inches deep (60" x
12" x 7"). The antennas would be painted to match the existing lattice tower. There would be a
GPS antenna mounted on a cable support within the equipment shelter.
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Equipment:
The equipment lease area would be located at the base of the existing lattice tower on the south-
west side of the parcel. It would occupy approximately 300 SF. It would be located on a new
concrete slab and enclosed in a new 6'0" high wooden fence. The Mod Cell equipment includes
up to (4) large cabinets and (2) smaller power and telco cabinets. The co-ax cable would run
underground from the equipment lease area to the tower. The coax cable route up the
tower to the antennas would be stealthed as it would run up the inside of the existing tower
leg and be painted to match the existing tower. There would also be a service light.
Coveraee Objective
The coverage objective for the proposed site is to provide service to Hamilton Avenue, Bascon
A venue as well as along Hwy. 17 and the surrounding neighborhood areas.
PCS will change the future of telecommunications with easy-to-use, lightweight and highly
mobile communications devices including: portable telephones, computers and Personal Digital
Assistants (PDAs). PCS will provide voice, e-mail and internet access capabilities for customer's
communications needs virtually anywhere and at any time.
The PCS network being developed by Sprint PCS differs from typical cellular networks in that it
uses a combination of state of the art digital technology and traditional analog wireless
communications, which have been in use since the early 1980s. The benefits include call privacy
and security, improved voice quality, and an expanded menu of affordable products and services
for personal and professional communications needs. The Sprint PCS network will eventually
feature a locator device that will connect 911 calls to local police and fire departments. In the
event of an emergency, specially equipped emergency vehicles will be able to identify a
customer's location once a call is received.
Operational Overview
Once constructed and operational, the unmanned communications facility will provide service to
customers 24-hour per day, seven (7) days per week. Apart from initial construction activity, the
facility will be serviced on a periodic basis by a Sprint technician. It is reasonable to expect that
routine maintenance/inspection of the facility will occur once a month during normal working
hours. Beyond this intermittent service, Sprint requires 24-hour access to the facility to ensure
that technical support is immediately available if and when warranted. All computer equipment
needed to operate the site will be housed within the equipment cabinets.
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FCC ComDliance
Sprint PCS complies with the operating requirements set forth by the FCC in 47 CFR Part 15
that discusses operation in public portions of the radio spectrum. The specific public frequency
A-bands utilized by Sprint PCS are 1850 to 1865 MHz and 1930 to 1945 MHz ranges. This
section specifies technical requirements, frequencies, and radio transmitter maximum power
output such as minimum channel separation and channel bandwidth. Sprint PCS' technology
adheres to all of these requirements.
Conclusion
On behalf of Sprint PCS, the Alaris Group looks forward to working in cooperation with the City
of Campbell to provide a wireless telecommunications facility that complies with the City's
Land Use Requirements.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at 415-573-7400 or
ssteele@thealarisgroup.com
Sincerely,
Sandra Steele
Zoning Specialist
The Alaris Group, LLC
Sprint PCS . Proposed Base Station (Site No. SF60xc826D)
701 Creekside Way. Campbell, California
Statement of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers
The firm of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, has been retained on behalf of Sprint PCS,
a wireless telecommunications carrier, to evaluate the base station (Site No. SF60xö826D) proposed to
be located at 701 Creekside Way in Campbell, California, for compliance with appropriate guidelines
limiting hwnan exposure to radio frequency ("RF") electromagnetic fields.
Prevailing Exposure Standards
The U.S. Congress requires that the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") evaluate its actions
for possible significant impact on the environment. In Docket 93-62, effective October 15, 1997, the
FCC adopted the human exposure limits for field strength and power density recommended in Report
No. 86, "Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields,"
published in 1986 by the Congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements ("NCRP"). Separate limits apply for occupational and public exposure conditions,
with the latter limits generally five times more restrictive. The more recent Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers ("IEEE") Standard C95.1-1999, "Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz," includes nearly identical
exposure limits. A summary of the FCC's exposure limits is shown in Figme 1. These limits apply
for continuous exposures and are intended to provide a prudent margin of safety for all persons,
regardless of age, gender, size, or health.
The most restrictive thresholds for exposures of unlimited duration to radio frequency energy for
several personal wireless services are as follows:
Personal Wireless Service
Personal Communication ("PCS")
Cellular Telephone
Specialized Mobile Radio
[most restrictive ftequency range]
Awrox. Freqjlenc;y
1,950 MHz
870
855
30-300
Occqpational. Limit
5.00 mW/cm.2
2.90
2.85
1.00
Public Limit
1.00mW/cm.2
0.58
0.57
0.20
General Facility Requirements
Base stations typically consist of two distinct parts: the electronic transceivers (also called "radios" or
"cabinets") that are connected to the traditional wired telephone lines, and the passive antennas that
send the wireless signals created by the radios out to be received by individual subscriber units. The
transceivers are often located at ground level and are connected to the antennas by coaxial cables about
1 inch thick. Because of the short wavelength of the frequencies assigned by the FCC for wireless
services, the antennas require line-of-sight paths for their signals to propagate well and so are installed
at some height above ground. The antennas are designed to concentrate their energy toward the
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horizon, with very little energy wasted toward the sky or the ground. Along with the low power of
such facilities, this means that it is generally not possible for exposure conditions to approach the
maximum permissible exposure limits without being physically very near the antennas.
Computer Modeling Method
The FCC provides direction for determining compliance in its Office of Engineering and Technology
Bulletin No. 65, "Evaluating Compliance with FCC-Specified Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Radiation," dated August 1997. Figure 2 attached describes the calculation
methodologies, reflecting the facts that a directional antenna's radiation pattern is not fully formed at
locations very close by (the "near-field" effect) and that the power level from an energy source
decreases with the square of the distance from it (the "inverse square law"). The conservative nature
of this method for evaluating exposure conditions has been verified by numerous field tests.
Site and Facility Description
Based upon information provided by Sprint, including zoning drawings by MSA Architecture &
Planning, Inc., dated February 20,2004, it is proposed to mount three Andrew Model UMWD.,06516-
XDM directional panel antennas on an existing 651/2-foot PG&E lattice tower located at 701 Creekside
Way in Campbell. The antennas would be mounted at an effective height of about 581/2 feet above
ground and would be oriented at 1200 spacing, to provide service in all directions. Presently located on
two other nearby towers are similar antennas for use by Nextel SMR and by Yerizon Wireless, other
wireless telecommunications carriers. For the purposes of this study, it is assumed that Nextel has
installed Andrew Model DB882 directional antennas, that Verizon has installed Andrew Model
DB844H65 directional panel antennas, and that each carrier operates with a maximum effective
radiated power of 1,500 watts.
Study Results
The maximum ambient RF level anywhere at ground due to the proposed Sprint operation by itself is
calculated to be 0.00042 mW/cm2, which is 0.042% of the applicable public exposure limit. The
maximum calculated cumulative level at ground for the simultaneous operation of all three carriers is
1.7% of the public exposure limit; the maximum level at the second floor elevation of any of the nearby
buildings is 2.5% of the public exposure limit. It should be noted that these results include several
"worst-case" assumptions and therefore are expected to .overstate actual power density levels.
No Recommended Mitigation Measures
Since they are to be mounted on a PG&E tower, the Sprint antennas are not accessible to the general
public, and so no mitigation measures are necessary to comply with the FCC public exposure
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SAN FRANCISCO
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guidelines. It is presumed that PG&E already takes adequate precautions to ensure that there is no
unauthorized access to its tower. To prevent exposures in excess of the occupational limit by
authorized PG&E workers, it is expected that they will adhere to appropriate safety protocols
adopted by that company.
Conclusion
Based on the infonnation and analysis above, it is the undersigned's professional opinion that the base
station proposed by Sprint PCS at 70 I Creekside Way in Campbell, California, will comply with the
prevailing standards for limiting public exposure to radio frequency energy and, therefore, will not for
this reason cause a significant impact on the environment. The highest calculated level in publicly
accessible areas is much less than the prevailing standards allow for exposures of unlimited duration.
This finding is consistent with measurements of actual exposure conditions taken at other operating
base statiòns.
Authorship
The undersigned author of this statement is a qualified Professional Engineer, holding California
Registration Nos. E-13026 and M-20676, which expire on June 30, 2005. This work has been carried
out by him or under his direction, and all statements are true and correct of his own knowledge except,
where noted, when data has been supplied by others, which data he believes to be correct.
April 8, 2004
HAMME1T &; EDISON,INc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
SAN FRANCISCO
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FCC Radio Frequency Protection Guide
The u.s. Congress required (1996 Telecom Act) the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC'1
to adopt a nationwide human exposure standard to ensure that its licensees do not, cumulatively, have
a significant impact on the environment. The FCC adopted the limits from Report No. 86, "Biological
Effects and Exposure Criteria for RadiofÌ'equency Electromagnetic Fields," published in 1986 by the
Congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, which are
nearly identical to the more recent Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard
C9S.1-1999, "Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz." These limits apply for continuous exposures from all sources and are
intended to provide a prudent margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or
health.
As shown in the table and chart below, separate limits apply for occupational and public exposure
conditions, with the latter limits (in italics and/or dashed) up to five times more restrictive:
Frequency
Applicable
Range
(MHz)
0.3 - 1.34
1.34 - 3.0
3.0 - 30
30 - 300
300 - 1,500
1,500 - 100,000
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100
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Electric Magnetic Equivalent Far-Field
Field Strength Field Strength Power Density
(VIm) (AIm) (mW/cm2)
614 614. 1.63 1.63 100 100
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61.4 27.5 0.163 0.0729 1.0 0.2
3.54Vr 1.59{r Vr/l06 Vi/238 fJ3oo f/1500
137 61.4 0.364 0.163 5.0 1.0
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Frequency (MHz)
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104
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Higber levels are allowed'for short periods of time, such that total exposure levels averaged over six or
thirty minutes, for occupational or public settirigs, respectively, do not exceed the limits, and higher
levels also are allowed for expoSures to small areas, such that the spatially averaged levels do not
exceed the limits. However, neither of these allowances is incorponited in the conservative calculation
formulas in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 6S (August 1997) for
projecting field levels. Hammett & Edison has built those formulas into a proprietary program that
calculates, at each location on an arbitrary rectangular grid, the total expected power density from any
number of individual radio sources. The program allows for the description of buildings and uneven
terrain, if required to obtain more accurate projections.
HAMME'IT & EDISON, INc.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
SAN FRANCISCO
FCC Guidelines
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RFR.CALC 1M Calculation Methodology
Assessment by Calculation of Compliance with FCC Exposure Guidelines
The u.s. Congress required (1996 Telecom Act) the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") to
adopt a nationwide human exposure standard to ensure that its licensees do not, cwnulatively, have a
significant impact on the environment. The maximum pennissible exposUre limits adopted by the FCC
(see Figure 1) apply for continuous exposures from all sources and are intended to provide a prudent
margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health. Higher levels are allowed for
short periods of time, such that total exposure levels averaged over six or thirty minutes, for
occupational or public settings, respectively, do not exceed the limits.
Near Field.
Prediction methods have been developed for the near field zone of panel (directional) and whip
(omnidirectional) antennas, typical at wireless telecommunications cell sites. The near field zone is
defined by the distance, D, from an antenna beyond which the manufacturer's published, far field
antenna patterns will be fully fonned; the near field may exist for increasing D until some or all of three
conditions have been met:
1) D>~
2) D > 5h
3) D > 1.6À
where h = aperture height of the antenna, in meters, and
À = wavelength of the transmitted signal, in meters.
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 65 (August 1997) gives this formula for
calculating power density in the near field zone about an individual RF source:
. S - 180 0.1 x Pnet . mW 2
power densIty - 6BW X 1t x D x h' m fern ,
where 8BW = half-power beamwidth of antenna, in degrees, and
P net = net power input to the antenna, in watts.
The factor of 0.1 in the numerator converts to the desired units of power density. This fonnula has
been built into a proprietary program that calculates distances to FCC public and occupational limits.
Far Field.
OET-65 gives this fonnula for calculating power density in the far field of an individual RF source:
d . S 2.56 x 1.64 x 100 x RFF2 x ERP . mW' 2
power ensIty = ~?, m ,em ,
4x1txu-
where ERP = total ERP (all polarizations), in kilowatts,
RFF = relative field factor at the direction to the actual point of calculation, and
D = distance from the center of radiation to the point of calculation, in meters.
The factor of 2.56 accounts for the increase in power density due to ground reflection, asswning a
reflection coefficient of 1.6 (1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56). The factor of 1.64 is the gain of a half-wave dipole
relative to an isotropic radiator. The factor of 100 in the numerator converts to the desired units of
power density. This fonnula has been built into a proprietary program that calculates, at each location
on an arbitrary rectangular grid, the total expected power density from any number of individual
radiation sources. The program also allows for the description of uneven terrain in the vicinity, to
obtain more accurate projections.
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Methodology
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~&r! Electric Company,.
Telecommunications Business Development
US Mail:
Mail Code 826L
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PO Box 770000
San Francisco, CA 94177-0001
Letter of Authorization
Overnight Mail:
Mail Code B26L
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
77 Beale Street, 26th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105-1814
Wireless Provider: Sprint
Tower #:
Line Name:
Location:
701 Creekside Drive
APN:
SBE:
288-01-022
l35-43-044B-l
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as the owner of the transmission tower noted above, hereby authorizes the
Wireless Provider, its agents, and contractors to:
.
Access the parcel noted above, subsequent to advance notice
Conduct necessary activities such as site design visits, radio frequency tests
.
.
Apply for and obtain all land use approvals and permits, which are appropriate for the installation, construction,
and continued operation of a PCS communications site (including antennas and all ancillary equipment and
structures)
In granting this authorization, the Wireless Provider, its agents and contractors understand and agree to the
following:
.
As the applicant, the Wireless Provider and/or its agents and contractors (not PG&E) are fully responsible for
the payment of all application, review and permitting fees
The Wireless Provider, its agents, and contractors will be licensed and insured for any work they perform
.
.
The Wireless Provider, its agents, and contractors will hold harmless and indemnify PG&E from any claims for
damages resulting from the above-mentioned activities
The Wireless Provider, its agents and contractors will not interfere with or impair access to the property
.
.
Signing this letter does not constitute a legally binding agreement to lease the propeliy
~~
Robert E. Schlegel
Manager, Business Development
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Date:
12/18/2003
Site #:
Site Name#:
SF -60- XC-826
El Patio Sub
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CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
March 25, 2004
Ms. Sandra Steele
The Alaris Group, LLC
185 Berry Street, Suite 5300
San Francisco, CA 94107
Re:
Preliminary Application
701 Creekside Way
File No.: PRE2004-00013
Dear Ms. Steele:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for the installation of a Sprint
PCS wireless telecommunications facility at a PG&E substation located at 701 Creekside
Way. Your pre-application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building
Division, Planning Division and the County Fire Department. The Planning Division
comments are detailed below and comments from the Building Divisions are enclosed.
The Public Works Department and County Fire Department did not have any comments
at this time. Please note that all comments are meant to be preliminary. Conditions of
approval from each department will be developed at the time a formal application is
submitted.
The proposal consists of three panel antennas mounted to an existing lattice tower and a
new ground mounted equipment cabinet enclosure adjacent to the tower. Staff has
determined that the proposed facility is a preferred location and utilizes a preferred
mounting technique under the City's Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
The Community Development Director has determined that the proposed facility is
stealth and can be approved as a Site and Architectural Review Permit at staff level.
Additional information needs to be provided on the plans for the formal application that
shows how the coax cables will be screened from view on the lattice tower. These cables
should be as least visible as possible. The existing cell carriers that are located at this site
shall also be shown on the site plan and listed in the project description.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District requires that a permit be obtained from them
whenever work is being done within 50 feet of a creek or their facilities. It is advised that
you contact the Santa Clara Valley Water District as soon as possible to inquire about
obtaining a permit.
70 North First Street
Campbell, California 95008-1436
TEL 408.8ó6.2140
fAX 408.866.8381 . TOD 408,86ó.2790
PRE2004-00013 - 701 C .~side Way
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If you have any questions about the comments contained herein, please feel free to
contact me at (408) 866-2193 or bye-mail at stephaniew@cityofcampbell.com.
Sincerely,
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Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
Encl:
Building Division Comments, 3/23/04
Site and Architectural Review Permit Application
cc:
GeoffBradley, Senior Planner
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March 10, 2004
Planner
Planning Division
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95088
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MAR 1 0 2004
C\TY OF CAMPBELL
PLANNiNG DEPT.
Via Hand Delivery
Re:
Pre-Application Review
Submittal for a Sprint PCS antenna installation on an existing lattice tower at 701
Creekside Way, Campbell, CA 95008.
APN: 288-01-022
Dear Planner:
I am pleased to submit this Pre-Application for City Department review. Please refer to the
project description and accept the following items:
One (1) Pre-Application for Review Application. (City Form)
One (1) set at 24" x 36" of the Project Development Plans. (site plans and elevations)
Five (5) sets at 11" x 17" of the Project Development Plans. (site plans and elevations)
One (1) Project Description
Three (3) sets of photsimulations of the proposed installation
One (1) copy of the RF Coverage Maps.
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Project Description
Project Location
The site address is 701 Creekside Way, Campbell. The Assessor's Parcel Number is 288-01-
022.
Project Components
Antennas:
The proposal would be to mount three (3) Sprint PCS panel antennas to an existing 60'7" high
lattice tower. On top of the tower there is an existing weathervane that stands at 65'6" high. The
proposed Sprint PCS panel antennas, (1) per sector, (3) sectors total would be mounted to the top
of the tower at an antenna centerline of58'45". The proposed antennas would not exceed the top
of the tower. The antenna size would be 60 inches tall by 12 inches wide by 7 inches deep (60" x
12" x 7"). The antennas would be painted to match the existing lattice tower. There would be a
GPS antenna mounted on a cable support within the equipment shelter.
Equipment:
The equipment lease area would be located at the base of the existing lattice tower on the south-
west side of the parcel. It would occupy approximately 300 SF. It would be located on a new
concrete slab and enclosed in a new 6'0" high wooden fence. The Mod Cell equipment includes
up to (4) large cabinets and (2) smaller power and telco cabinets. The co-ax cable would run
underground from the equipment lease area to the antennas on the lattice tower. There would
also be a service light.
Coveraee Objective
The coverage objective for the proposed site is to provide service to Hamilton Avenue, Bascon
Avenue as well as along Hwy. 17 and the surrounding neighborhood areas.
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Conclusion
On behalf of Sprint PCS, the Alaris Group looks forward to working in cooperation with the City
of Campbell to provide a wireless telecommunications facility that complies with the City's
Land Use Requirements.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at 415-573-7400 or
sstee 1 e@thealarisgroup.com
Sincerely,
Sandra Steele
Zoning Specialist
The Alaris Group, LLC