Pre-Application-Antenna - 2001July 19,2001
Tom Swarner
PEN-Planning and Engineering Network
1624 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Re:
PRE2001-00031
900 E. Hamilton Avenue
Site and Architectural Review Permit
Dear Mr. Swarner:
Thank you for your submittal of a preliminary application for a Site and Architectural Review Permit for the
installation of a Metro PCS Wireless communications facility at 900 E. Hamilton A venue.
Based on a detailed analysis of the application submittal, staff has determined that the proposed antenna facility does
not meet the requirements for a stealth facility under the City's Telecommunications Ordinance. Pursuant to the
Telecommunications Ordinance, Section 21.60.130 (Facade-Mounted Wireless Telecommunication Facilities,) when
the proposed facility is located on a commercial building and meets the defmition of a stealth facility, only a Site and
Architectural Review Permit shall be required which can be approved at staff level by the Community Development
Director. If the facility does not qualify as a stealth facility, a Conditional Use Permit is required in addition to the
Site and Architectural Review Permit and must be approved by the Planning Commission at a public hearing.
It is recommended that you revise your plans so that the antennas are not visible to the public. Staff recommends
that sections of the existing penthouse metal siding be removed and replaced with "radio frequency friendly"
fiberglass panels painted to match the existing penthouse siding. The proposed antennas could then be placed behind
these panels. This method of installation would qualify as a stealth facility because the antennas would not be visible
from the exterior of the building.
The following materials need to be submitted as part of the application for a new Mctro PCS Wireless
communications facility:
1.
Site and Architectural Review Permit Application and Use Permit Application (if the facility is not
stealth)
2.
Site Plan (Scaled and Dimensioned)
0 Property dimensions (reference recorded map.)
0 Existing features (existing structures, antennas, roads, driveways, landscaping, trees, etc.)
0 All new structures (antennas, equipment cabinets/bui1dings, screening, etc.)
3.
Elevations
0 Elevations of all sides of the buildings (existing and proposed structures on site.)
0 Height of all buildings, antennas, parapets, etc.
0 Visual impact demonstration using photo-simulations, photo-montages, story poles, elevations, or other
visual or graphic illustrations. Include all aspects of the project that are visible, including screening and
appurtenant structures (cables, support structures, etc.)
70 North First Street
Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.:2140
FAX 408.866.838\
TOO 408.866.:2790
D All facility related support and protection measures to be installed. This includes, but is not limited to,
the location(s) and methodes) of placement, support, protection, screening, paint and/or other treatments of
the antennas, base transceiver stations, equipment cabinets and buildings, cables, and other appurtenances to
ensure public safety, ensure compatibility with urban design, architectural and historic preservation
principles, and harmony with neighborhood character.
4. Roof PIan
0 A plan showing the location of existing roof facilities, proposed antennas, equipment cabinets and
buildings, cables, screening devices, and other appurtenances associated with the project.
5.
WTS Facilities - Vicinity Map
0 A plan showing all WTS service providers facilities within 1,000 feet of the proposed site including
facilities Iocated outside Campbell, if applicabIe.
6.
Narrative
(*Use a table to combine information and reduce the number of pages).
*0 Antennas - List the number of antennas and base transceiver stations and/or equipment cabinets and
buildings per site by your carrier and, if there are other installations on a site, list the number by
each carrier.
*0 Location - Describe the location and type of antenna installations (facade-mounted, attached to a
mechanical penthouse or building facade) and location of the base transceiver station( s), equipment
cabinets and/or buildings.
*0 Height - List the height from nearest adjacent grade to the top of the antennas installation(s).
*0 Radio Frequency - List the Radio Frequency range in Megahertz and list the wattage output of the
equipment.
0 FCC Compliance - Provide a description stating that the system, including the antennas and associated
base transceiver stations, equipment cabinets and buildings, conform to the radio-frequency radiation
emission standards adopted by the FCc.
0 Maintenance - Provide a description of the anticipated maintenance and monitoring program for the
antennas and back-up equipment, including frequency of maintenance services, back-up service plans for
disruption of service due to repair, testing, maintenance, and monitoring activities.
0 Environmental Assessment - Provide sufficient information to permit the City to make any required
determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
0 Noise/Acoustical Information - Provide noise and acoustical information for the base transceiver stations,
equipment buildings, and associated equipment such as air conditioning units and back-up generators.
0 Site Selection Process - Provide a letter explaining the site selection process including information about
other sites that were considered and reasons for their rejection. In addition, carriers must demonstrate that
facilities have been designed to attain the minimum height required from a technological standpoint for the
proposed site.
7.
Cumulative Effects
0 Identify the location of the applicant's antennas and back up facilities per building and number and
location of other wireless telecommunication facilities on and near the property; include the following:
D Height - All existing and proposed WTS facilities on the property, shown in relation to the height limit for
the district and measured from grade.
D Antennas - Dimensions of each existing and proposed antenna and base transceiver station.
0 Power Rating - Power rating for all existing and proposed back-up equipment.
0 Ambient Radio Frequency - A report estimating the ambient radio frequency fields for the proposed site.
D Total Watts - The total number of watts per installation and the total number of watts for all installations
on the building (roof or side).
0 Facilities Within 100 Feet - The number and types of wireless telecommunication facilities within 100
feet of the proposed site and provide estimates of the cumulative electro magnetic radiation emissions at the
proposed site.
8.
Geographic Service Area/ Line of Sight Antenna Network
0 Map showing the site and the associated line-of-sight antennas that this site points to within the network.
0 Describe the distance between antenna sites.
0 Describe how this antenna fits into and is necessary for the company's service network.
0 Illustrate the alternative locations where the antennas could be located on the building.
9.
Preferred Location Sites
0 Identify the locational preference, listed in Section 21.60.060, that the proposed facility is meeting.
0 If the proposed location is not a preferred location, describe:
0 What preferred location sites are located within the geographic service area. Provide a list (by
address with Assessor's Parcel Number information).
0 What good faith efforts and measures were taken to secure each of these preferred location sites.
0 Why each such site was not technologically, legally or economically feasible and why such efforts
were unsuccessful.
0 How and why the proposed site is essential to meet service demands for the geographic service
area and the citywide network.
0 Provide å map at 1:200 scale of all buildings/sites within the service area that could meet the
geographic service area requirements.
10. Preferred Mounting Technique
0 Identify the antenna mounting preference (stealth facade mounted, stealth monopole, stealth roof mounted
antennas) that this facility is meeting.
D If the proposed mounting technique is not a preferred technique, describe:
0 What other mounting techniques are possible given the geographic service area.
0 Provide a list (by address with Assessor's Parcel Number information.)
0 Describe what good faith efforts and measures were taken to secure each of these preferred
mounting locations/sites.
0 Describe why each such site was not technologically, legally or economically feasible and why
such efforts were unsuccessful; and how and why the proposed site is essential to meet service
demands for the geographic service area and the citywide network.
0 Provide a map at 1 :200 scale of all such buildings/sites within the service area.
11. Five-Year Plan
0 Map - A map showing how the proposed facility fits into the individual service provider's network of
existing and proposed antenna sites.
0 Type of technology - A written description of the types of technology to be provided to its customers over
the next five years (e.g., Cellular, PCS, ESMR).
0 Radio Frequencies - A description of the radio frequencies to be used for each technology.
0 Services - The type of consumer services (voice, video, data transmission) and consumer products
(mobile phones, laptop PC's, modems) to be offered.
0 All facilities - Provide a list of all existing, existing to be upgraded or replaced and proposed cell sites
within the City for these services by your company.
0 Five-year Map - Using the City Zoning Map as a base, show the five-year cell sites. If individual
properties are not known, show the geographic service areas of the cell sites.
0 List ofInformation - Provide a list of the five-year cell sites, with the following information:
(*Use a table to combine information and reduce the number of pages).
*D List the cell sites by address and Assessors Parcel Number.
*0 The Zoning District in which the site is located.
*0 The type of building and the number of stories.
*0 The name of the carrier (your company).
*0 The number of antennas and base transceiver stations, equipment cabinets and buildings per site
by your carrier and, if there are other installations on a site, list the number by each carrier.
*0 Describe the location and type of antenna installation (stand alone rooftop, rooftop attached to a
mechanical penthouse or building facade) and location of the base transceiver station, equipment
cabinets, and buildings.
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*D List the height from grade to the top of the antenna installation(s), the radio frequency range in
megahertz, and the wattag~ output of the equipment.
12. Sample of Materials and Colors
0 All facade-mounted facilities shall be painted and textured to match the existing structure. The fmal
choice of colors and materials shall be determined by the Community Development Department on a case-
by-case basis.
13. Co-location Agreement
0 All telecommunications carriers shall provide a letter stating their willingness to allow other carriers to
co-locate on their facilities wherever technically and economically feasible and aesthetically desirable.
Your application was distributed to the Public Works Department, Building Division, Planning Division, and the
County Fire Department. In addition to the Planning Division comments contained in this letter, comments and
preliminary conditions of approval from the Public Works Department are enclosed. Please note that these
comments are meant to be preliminary. Conditions of approval from each department will be developed at the time
of the Site and Architectural Review Permit application.
If you have any questions about the comments contained herein, please feel free to give me a call at (408) 866-2143
or via Email at stephaniew@ci.campbel1.ca.us
Sincerely,
t~w'
Stephanie Willsey ~
Planner I
encl:
Campbell Telecommunications Ordinance
Site and Architectural Review Permit Application
Public Works Department Memorandum, 7/3/2001
cc:
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
Metro PCS, 1501 N. Broadway #250, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Seagate Properties Inc., 1900 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
CITY OF CAMPBELL
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION - COMMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRC: July 20,2001
ADDRESS:
900 E. Hamilton Ave.
Project Application: PRE-2001-00031
RECOMMENDATION:
Note: No building code issue has been reviewed at Development Review Committee; it will be reviewed in the
Building Permit process. Please be aware that building codes are changing constantly; plans submitted for
building permit shall comply with the code in effect at that time. Submit permit application together with
required documents to the Building Inspection Division to obtain a building permit. No construction can be
commenced without an appropriate building permit.
It is recommended that this item be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review, with the following
conditions.
TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE BUILDING DIVISION MANAGERfBUILDING OFFICIAL:
1.
PERMITS REQUIRED: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such
work is part of the permit.
2.
CONSTRUCTION PLANS: The conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover
sheet of construction plans submitted for building permit.
3.
SIZE OF PLANS: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall
be 24 in. X 36 in.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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
u.B.C Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell, Special Inspection forms from the
Building Inspection Division Counter.
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7.
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.
8.
APPROV ALS REQUIRED: The project requires the following agency approval prior to
issuance of the building permit:
a. Santa Clara County Fire Department
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF CAMPBELL
FROM:
Stephanie Willsey, Project Planner
)J( Lynn Penoyer, Land Development Manager -IJ",
Harold Housley, Land Development Enginee~
DATE: 7/3/2001
TO:
SUBJECT:
DRC APPLICATION
Site Address: 900 E. Hamilton Avenue
For File No(s): PRE 2001-00031
Project Description: 6 antennas mounted on roof of existing building & utility cabinet
Applicant: Metro PCS/Tom Swarner @ Pen-Planning and Engineering Network
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures: Prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits, the applicant shall comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permitting requirements and the California Storm Water Best
Management Practices handbook prepared by the Storm Water Quality Task Force, Santa
Clara Valley Water District and the City of Campbell Municipal Code regarding Storm
Water Pollution Prevention. The City will provide the applicant with information to satisfy
this item.
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PEN
Wireless, Cable, & Fiber Site Development - Land Planning - Design - Documentation - A&E
Planning & Engineering Network
June 29, 2001
City of Campbell
Community Development Department.
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008-1423
RE:
Use Permit - Pre-Application Review - Application for proposed project review.
Submittal for a MetroPCS antenna installation on an existing building at 900 E. Hamilton
Ave., Campbell, CA 95008.
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Dear Community Development Department,
I am pleased to submit this Pre-Application Review package for City Department review. Please
read the project description and accept the following items:
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One (1) Pre-Application Form. (City Fonn).
Six (6) sets at 24" X 36" of the Project Development Plans (site plans and elevations).
One (I ) Project Description.
One (I) set of photo-simulated illustrations of the proposed installation.
One (1) copy of the Location Map which identifies the site.
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Thank you for your review. Please let me know if you need additional infonnation.
Sincerely,
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Tom Swarner, PEN Telecom and Tacit Communications
Representing MetroPCS, Inc.
Tros: 135Centl :pen
RECEIVED
JUN 2 9 2001
CITY OF CAMPBELL
PLANNING DE?T.
1624 Telegraph Ave. - Oakland, CA 94612 - Ph: (510) 663-4690 - Fax: (510) 663-4689 - E: tomale75@hotmail.com
MetroPCS - Wireless Communications Network
Primary Product:
Facility Type:
Network Design Footprint:
CDMA Wireless Communications Services
Signal Distribution Antenna
Cellular Topology
Project Purpose
The MetroPCS wireless network enables subscribers to access an information network and it's
voice and data on-line services ITom a remote non-wire line location. MetroPCS plans to
implement a service that offers the highest digital quality and reliability at the most affordable
rate in order to satisfy customer demand for access and low price. (Antenna Facility description
below).
The antenna facility at 900 E. Hamilton Avenue in Campbell will provide continued. and
expanded. wireless service in this community. This antenna site will be part of a network that will
give the area expanded wireless technology, ease of information access and more efficient direct
communications for local business, personal and emergency services.
Antenna Facüitv Description
The proposed facility is called a distribution site and consists of 6 directional flat panel antennas
connected. to a five cabinet radio and power unit. Directional antennas are aITanged. in aITays (in
this case, 3 arrays with 2 panel antennas pointed in three directions flush mounted. on the existing
building rooftop equipment screen) which talk to other antennas in the local network. Each
directional antenna measures 56" long x 6" wide x 3" thick connected. by a land 5/8 inch conduit
to the radio cabinet. The free-standing radio and power cabinets range from 5-6' tall, 2-3' wide
and 3-3.5' deep. Normal installation of the entire facility takes about 15 days.
Power Unit Connections
The power specifications call for a 200A, l20/208V service with a total connected power load of
10.5 KV A/240 on single-phase connection. The power unit and radios draw less than 100 amps
of electricity paid directly to the local electric utility provider by MetroPCS. The facility is
plugged into the telephone system and requires connection of 8 pairs twisted. standard POTS
wires. MetroPCS makes all connections per local telco specifications and pays for telephone
service directly to the local telephone provider.
Maintenance and Access
The facility is un-manned. and the equipment requires a standard check only a few times a year.
The equipment runs continuously and silently and in case of an emergency power outage has
battery back up for about four hours. Mostly due to emergency situations, MetroPCS requests the
need for unrestricted access - 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year.