Use Permit - Antennas - 2001 CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current P!annin2
March 25, 2002
Ms. Karen McPherson
Crown Castle International
7950 Dublin Blvd. STE 106
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: Building Plan Check No. BLD2002-00085
1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Dear Ms. McPherson,
The Planning Division has reviewed your building permit plan submittal for a telecmrLmunications facility' at
1469 S. Bascom Avenue. Per the approved plans and Conditions of Approval, the following items need to be
addressed:
Security Required: The Planning Director has found that the amount specified in the cost estimate sheet
submitted to the Planning Division on March 21, 2002 is a sufficient amount to cover the expense for
removal of the equipment in the event that the use is abandoned or the Conditional Use Permit expires or is
terminated and the equipment is not voluntarily removed. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for
this facility, the applicant shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit, or other reasonable
form of security, satisfactory to the City Attorney, in the amount as shown on the above mentioned cost
estimate sheet.
Santa Clara Vallev Water District Permit: The applicant shall provide proof that a permit has been
obtained from the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
3. Business License Required: A City Business License shall be obtained for this operation prior to the
issuance of a building permit and shall be renewed annually.
4. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in tull on the cover sheet of construction
plans submitted for building permit.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (408) 866-2143 or via email at stephaniew@ci.campbell.ca.us.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Willsey v
Planner I
CC:
Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
Frank Mills, Senior Building Inspector
Metro PCS, 1080 Marina Village Pkwy., 4m Floor, Alameda, CA 94501
03,/21/2002 15:41 F.~ 831 471 0931 JBIII ENTERPRISES INC ~002
Cost,Estimate for me Removal Cell Site
Ske Name: PGE Bascom/Hwyl7
Site Number: SFC-07-135A
Site Location: 4700 Bascom Ave. Campbell, Ca
The cost are based on the proposed project co~ ofth~ following.
~zmllarion of Mod Ceil BTS cabinets mounted on a con.r~t¢ pad.
Imxallarion of (3) pa-el antennas on a PGE Tower.
Installaziou of coax ca,lc wn-q from MOD Cell to pmael azgemaas.
Telephone ~ad electrical service from ex~s, tin~ ?GE/Telco boxes.
After reviewing t~e 4.~4n~s dated~-~_~_~l~<~c°st ewCimate r~l~nC the above
stated projcct is i~ the amo~* of M."~ ~'75 .. ~
1) Removal of MOD Cdi equipment, antennas a~d coax.
2) Cmn* co~t minimum ~_hrs.
3) Repairing landscape where pad & Conduits 3re removed-
Keith Sch'~id
108(1 m, trirt~ ~/ill~ge Patl~,ay · Fourtlh l:loor ~, CA 94,~3~ - Ph~e: 5%0.747.4&00 - F~w: 510.;/48.I.82~
Santa Clara Yalley Water District
FOE 60 (01-15-011
Facility: Los Gatos Creek
Date Issued: April 5, 2002
Permit No.: 02324
Permittee:
MetroPCS
Attention: Mr. Kirk Built
Fourth Floor
1080 Marina Village Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
Telephone: (925) 747-4600 File:
28299
Los Gatos Creek
Wly South Bascom Avenue
Nly East Hamilton Avenue
APplicant:
Ms. Karen McPherson
Crown Castle Intemational
7950 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 106
Dublin, CA 94568
Telephone: (925) 560-0919 Re:
Cellular Antenna Installation
Site SFA-C07-135A
APN 282-24-002
Purpose of Permit:
[] Encroachment
[] Construction
[] Temporary
1. Removal of 16 existing Metdcom antennas from a Pacific Gas and Electdc (PG&E) tower located
on PG&E property and adjacent to Los Gatos Creek and Distdct fee title property.
2. Removal of the existing Metdcom equipment within an existing equipment enclosure located on
PG&E property and adjacent to Los Gatos Creek and Distdct fee title property.
Continued on page 3
Construction Expiration Date: April 5, 2003
Encroachment Expiration Date:
District's Construction Unit, c/o Mr. Dean Arroyo, (408) 265-2607, extension 2801, at least 2 normal working days before
starting any work under this permit. Failure to notify is cause for revocation of permit and removal of work. Exercise
of this permit shall indicate acceptance of and agreement to comply with all provisions included herein. This permit is
subject to the General Provisions listed on the reverse side hereof or as expressly modified in the additional Special
Previsions listed below. Violation of any provision shall be cause for immediate revocation of permit.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. All backfill within District dght of way shall be compacted to at least 90 percent relative compaction which shall be
determined using maximum dry density based on ASTM D 1557 laboratory test procedure. Field dry density and water
content of soil should be determined following the ASTM D 1556 or ASTM D 2922/ASTM D 3017 standard procedure as
applicable.
2. Obstructions to the existing wate[way between October 15 and April 15 will not be allowed except by special permit from
the District. Allow at least 15 days for the District to review and approve detailed plans and provisions for emergency flows.
Continued on page 3
Ms. Stephanie Willsey
Community Development Department
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008-1436
CC:
Approval: ,~~"~/ /
FCE 60m (12/8/95)
Los Gatos Creek 3 Permit No. 0232
PURPOSE OF PERMIT--Continued
3. Installation of 3 MetroPCS antennas on the PG&E tower.
4. Installation of MetroPC$ equipment within the existing equipment enclosure.
5. Installation of underground coaxial cables form the southwest leg of the PG&E tower to the existing equipment enclosure.
6. Installation of landscaping and irrigation around the equipment shelter and adjacent to Los Gatos Creek and District fee
title property.
SPECIAL PROViSIONS--Continued
3. Permittee shall use only nonpotable or reclaimed water for completion of activities under this permit, unless the District
approves another source.
4. Permittee shall not deposit debris on or within the banks of Los Gatos Creek or on Distdct fee title property.
5. Permittee must prevent construction materials and waste, including sediment and nonstorm water from entering Los Gatos
Creek.
6. Irrigation must be installed and/or operated in a manner that prevents overbank drainage and erosion of the bank of the
Los Gatos Creek.
7. All work associated with this permit is to be in accordance with the plans that were submitted to and accepted by the
District.
FCE 60m (12/8/95)
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CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
March 14, 2002
Karen McPherson
Crown Castle International
7950 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 106
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue - Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS
Dear Applicant:
Please be advised that at its meeting of March 12, 2002, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 3417 approving a Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-145) to
allow the installation of three new panel antennas and the associated utility cabinet on the
above referenced property.
This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the Citv Clerk
by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002. California Code of Civil Procedure, Section
1094.6, governs the time within which judicial review of this decision must be sought.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2140.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
CC:
Frank Mills, Building
Chris Veargason, Fire
Harold Housley, Public Works
MetroPCS (Applicant)
1080 Marina Village, 4th Floor
Alameda, CA 94501
PG&E (Property Owners)
77 Beale, Mail Code B-26L
San Francisco, CA 94105-1814
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RESOLUTION NO. 3417
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (PLN2001-145) TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF
THREE NEW PANEL ANTENNAS TO BE LOCATED ON AN
EXISTING PG&E TOWER AND THE ASSOCIATED UTILITY
CABINET BELOW ON PROPERTY OWNED BY PG&E AT 1469 S.
BASCOM AVENUE IN A P-F/0-S (PUBLIC FACILITIES/OPEN
SPACE) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MS. KAREN
McPHERSON, ON BEHALF OF METROPCS. FILE NO. PLN2001-
145.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2001-145:
1. Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted in the P-F/O-S Zoning District subject
to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
2. The equipment cabinet will be enclosed within an existing 182 square foot enclosure, which
is surrounded by a 6-foot wood fence and access gate painted to match the tower.
The antennas will be placed in such a way as to match the existing PG&E lattice tower. The
antennas will be mounted on an existing extension of the tower, and painted to match the
tower.
4. Landscaping will be installed to screen the equipment enclosure and help the facility blend
with the existing site conditions and surrounding area.
5. The location of the antennas attached to an existing structure is a preferred location and
mounting technique under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
I. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use will not be detrimental to the public
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.
The proposed site is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the screening, landscaping,
and other features required in order to integrate the wireless telecommunications facility with
uses in the surrounding area.
Planning Commission ResoLution No. 3417
PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS Antenna & Utility Cabinet
Page 3
4. The establishment will not significantly disturb the peace and enjoyment of the nearby
neighborhood.
5. There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the Conditions of
Approval and the impacts of the project.
NOW, TI-[EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission approves a Conditional
Use Permit (PLN2001-145) {o allow the installation of three new panel antennas (MetroPCS) to
be located on an existing PG&E Tower and the associated utility cabinet below on property
owned by PG&E located at 1469 S. Bascom Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, 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
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation
of three new panel antennas to be located on an existing PG&E lattice tower and the
associated utility cabinet below on property located at 1469 South Bascom Avenue. Project
approval shall substantially comply with project plans dated February 15, 2002, except as
may be modified by the Conditions of Approval herein.
Development Approval Expiration: All Conditions of Approval specified herein must be
completed within one year from the date of approval or the Conditional Use Permit shall be
void.
Lenzth of Permit Term: This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five years from the date of
approval, on March 12, 2007. If the use is to continue, the applicant shall apply for a
Conditional Use Permit for additional five-year periods.
Upgrading of Facility Required: If technological improvements or developments occur
which allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment, the service
provider will be required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon application for a
new Conditional Use Permit to minimize adverse effects related to land use compatibility,
visual resources, public safety, or other environmental factors.
Materials and Colors: All antenna facilities mounted to the lattice tower shall be painted a
non-reflective gray color to match the lattice tower.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3417
PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS Antenna & Utility Cabinet
Pa~e 4
Landscape and Imgation Plans: The applicant shall submit four (4) sets of a landscape and
irrigation plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Community
Development Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape and irrigation
plans shall be consistent with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Standards (WELS).
7. Landscape Maintenance: The owner/operator of the property shall provide on-going
maintenance of the required landscaping for the project.
8. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the property.
Maintenance of Facilities: It is an ongoing obligation of MetroPCS, assignees, and
successors in interest to maintain the exterior finish of the fence and equipment approved by
this action in good order. Faded, peeling, or damaged paint shall be repainted as soon as
practical.
10. Cessation of Operations: The service provider shall provide written notification to the
Community Development Director upon cessation of operations on the site exceeding a 90-
day period. 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.
11. New Permit Required: If a consecutive period of 180 days has lapsed since cessation of
operations, a new Conditional Use Permit shall be required prior to use or reuse of the site.
12. Security Required: Prior to issuance of any building permits for this facility, the applicant
shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit, or other reasonable form of
security, satisfactory to the City Attorney, in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover the
cost of removal of the facility in the event that its use is abandoned or its Conditional Use
Permit expires or is terminated and the equipment is not voluntarily removed. An estimate of
the cost of removal shall be provided by MetroPCS for review by the City prior to submittal
of security.
13. Utilities: Ail new on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section 20.36.150 of the
Campbell Municipal Code for any new or remodeled buildings or additions. Applicant shall
comply with all plan submittals, permitting, and tee requirements of the serving utility
companies.
14. Business License Required: A City Business License shall be obtained for this operation
prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be renewed annually.
15. Cables: All external cables or equipment shall be obscured from public view by enclosing
them in architecturally designed cabinets painted to match the structure.
Planning Commission Resoluuon No. 3417
PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS Antenna & Utility Cabinet
Page 5
16. Compatibility With City and County Fire Emergency Services: The facility shall not be
operated nor caused to transmit on or adjacent to any radio frequencies licensed to the City or
County Fire Department for emergency telecommunication services such that the a=enc~es
emergency telecommunications system experience interference.
17. 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 to prevent
glare on adjacent uses.
18. 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.
19. Noise: The noise level on adjacent residential uses shall not exceed an exterior noise level of
65dBA or noise level audible from a residential use with windows and doors closed an
interior noise level of 45dBA.
20. 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 of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
21. 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.
22. Odors: The testing of back-up generators shall not produce odors that adversely affect the
public.
23. Maintenance Hours: Normal maintenance activities shall only occur between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, excluding emergency repairs.
24. 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.
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
Planning Commission Reso~,~on No. 3417
PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS Antenna & Utility Cabinet
Page 6
excess of then current FCC adopted RF/EMF emission standards; violation of this
condition shall be grounds for revocation.
Do
Periodic Safety Monitoring: The wireless telecommunications service provider shall
submit to the Community Development Director I0 days after installation of the
facilities, and every two years thereafter, a certification attested to by a licensed engineer
expert in the field of EMR/RF emissions, that the facilities are and have been operated
within the then current applicable FCC standards for RF/EMF emissions. As a co-
location site, the report shall compare EMR/RF emissions at this location generated by all
uses to the limits established by the FCC. The report shall be written in plain English.
Emergency 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 on the communications equipment cabinet.
Building Division
25. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed antenna
structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such work is
part of the permit.
26. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of
construction plans submitted for building permit.
27. Size of Plans: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall
be 24 in. × 36 in.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3417
PLN2001-145 - 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit - MetroPCS Antenna & Utility Cabinet
Page 7
31. Water Pollution Prevention: 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.
32. Approvals Required: 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
33. Permit Required: The applicant shall obtain a permit from the Santa Clara Valley Water
District for the proposed wireless telecommunications facility prior to construction.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of March, 2002, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Doorley,
and Leonard
NOES: Commissioners: None
ABSENT: Commissioners: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioners: None
Francois, Gibbons,
Hernandez, Jones
APPROVED:
Tom Francois, Chair
ATTEST:
Sharon Fierro, Secretary
CAMPBELL
PLN 2001-145
McPherson, K.
ITEM NO. 2
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
MARCH 12, 2002
Public Hearing to consider the application of Ms. Karen McPherson, on
behalf of MetroPCS Inc., for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the installation of three new panel antennas to be located on an
existing PG&E lattice tower and the associated utility cabinet below on
property located at 1469 South Bascom Avenue in a P-F/O-S (Public
Facilities/Open Space) Zoning District.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission take the following action:
Adopt a Resolution, incorporating the attached findings, approving a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the installation of three new panel antennas to be located on an existing PG&E lattice
tower and the associated utility cabinet below, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
This project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, Class 3 of CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act), pertaining to the installation of new small equipment and facilities;
therefore, no environmental action is required.
PROJECT DATA
Net Lot Area:
Gross Lot Area:
.74 acres (32,141 sq. ft.)
.97 acres (42,504 sq. ft.)
Site Utilization:
Building Coverage:
Landscape Coverage:
Paving Coverage:
497 sq. ft. (2%)
31,644 sq. ft. (98%)
0 sq. ft. (0%)
Parking:
Provided:
Required:
None
None
Surrounding Uses:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Mobile Home Park
Commercial Building
Apartments
Los Gatos Creek Trail
Staff Report -- Planning Commission Meeting of March 12, 2002
PLN2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
Page 2 of 4
DISCUSSION
Background: The subject property is located on the west side of Bascom Avenue between
Hamilton Avenue and Borello Drive. A Cellular One antenna facility was approved on the site
in May 2000 (PLN2000-58) and consists of three panel antennas mounted to the tower below the
electrical wires and a new ground level utility cabinet enclosure adjacent to the tower. A
Metricom cellular facility was also approved on the site in June 2000 (PLN2000-77) and consists
of 16 panel antennas mounted to a 12-foot extension on the top of the tower and a ground level
utility cabinet enclosure located adjacent to the tower.
Metricom applied for a building permit in August 2000 but the building permit was never
completed because Metricom filed for bankruptcy before the project was completed. The tower
extension, antennas, and utility cabinet enclosure were installed before the site was abandoned
and remain on the site.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant proposes to remove the existing Metricom panel antennas
mounted to the tower extension and replace them with three MetroPCS panel antennas. The
proposal also includes the installation of new utility equipment within the existing Metricom
enclosure adjacent to the tower. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility would be
unmanned and would require a site maintenance visit approximately once a month.
ANALYSIS
General Plan Designation: The General Plan land use designation for the project site is
Institutional. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility is consistent with this land use
designation. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan.
Zoning Designation: The zoning designation for the project site is P-F/O-S (Public
Facilities/Open Space). Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted in the P-F/O-S
Zoning District. Each wireless telecommunications service provider located on a co-location site
must obtain a Conditional Use Permit per the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Ordinance. The proposed project is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance with approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
Use: MetroPCS is a new wireless phone carder that was authorized to provide personal
telecommunications services from the Federal Communications Commission. The proposed
facility is essential to developing a network in order to meet FCC requirements for seamless
coverage of wireless telecommunications service.
Antenna Description and Mounting Technique: The antennas measure five feet ten inches tall by
six inches wide and would be mounted to the existing 12-foot tower extension. The antennas
and cables would be painted gray to match the tower. The antennas would operate in the PCS
bandwidth 1800 to 1900 Mhz.
The location and mounting techniques of the proposed antennas attached to an existing structure
is a preferred siting and mounting technique under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Ordinance.
Staff Report -- Planning Commission Meeting of March 12, 2002
PLN2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
Page 3 of 4
Equipment Cabinet: The existing utility equipment enclosure is 182 square feet and is
surrounded by a 6-foot tall wood fence and access gate painted to match the tower. The
proposed equipment would be located entirely within the existing enclosure and would not be
visible from the exterior. The cabinets will suppress acoustical noise to a level of 65 dBA at a
distance of five feet from the cabinet with the doors closed during times of maximum noise
generation.
Height: The maximum building height in the P-F/O-S Zoning District is the maximum permitted
height of the most restrictive abutting zoning district, which is the C-2-S (General Commercial)
Zoning District. The height restriction in this district is 75 feet. The height of the existing lattice
tower with the 12-foot extension is 126.81 feet. The antennas would be mounted to the tower at
117 feet above grade, which exceeds the maximum height by 42 feet. However, the Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance allows antenna installations to exceed the height
requirement provided that there are no technically feasible installation methods or comparable
sites that will allow the height requirement to be met. The applicant has demonstrated that the
antennas cannot be mounted on the tower to meet the 75-foot height requirement because there
are already existing Cellular One antennas mounted below the electrical wires and the minimum
spacing requirements between electrical wires and other cellular antennas cannot be met.
An intensive effort was also made to review all other feasible locations within the desired
coverage area. The other locations failed to provide the needed coverage needed to make the
project possible.
Landscaping: The proposed project will provide additional landscaping in the form of trees,
shrubs, and ground cover to screen the appearance of the enclosure. Condition of Approval #6
requires the submittal of a landscape and irrigation plan for review and approval by the
Community Development Director.
Compatibility: Co-location of wireless telecommunications facilities is preferred under the
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance if it is determined that it will result in less
visual clutter in the long term and reduced overall visual impacts.
Based on the current proposal, staff finds that the antennas are well integrated with the existing
tower and finds that the proposed use is compatible with the existing use and the surrounding
area. The addition of the new antennas on an existing tower, where there is an existing wireless
carder, will result in less visual clutter in the long term and reduced overall visual impacts.
Site and Architectural Review Committee: The Site and Architectural Review Committee
reviewed this application at its meeting of February 26, 2002. The Committee was supportive of
the application as proposed and had no additional comments or Conditions of Approval.
Staff Report --Planning Commission Meeting of March 12, 2002
PLN2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
Page 4 of 4
Attachments:
1. Findings for Approval of File No. PLN 2001-145
2. Conditions of Approval for File No. PLN 2001-145
3. Letter from Karen McPherson
4. Exhibits
5. Location Map
Prepared by:
Stephanie Willsey, Planner I
Approved by: Geo~'f I. ~tadley, Senior Planffer
Attachment # 1
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN 2001-145
SITE ADDRESS: 1469 South Bascom Avenue
APPLICANT: Karen McPherson on behalf of MetroPCS Inc.
DATE: March 12, 2002
Findings for Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a wireless
telecommunications facility.
The Planning Commission finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN 2001-145:
Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted in the P-F/O-S Zoning District
subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The equipment cabinet will be enclosed within an existing 182 square foot
enclosure, which is surrounded by a 6-foot wood fence and access gate painted to
match the tower.
o
The antennas will be placed in such a way as to match the existing PG&E lattice
tower. The antennas will be mounted on an existing extension of the tower, and
painted to match the tower.
Landscaping will be installed to screen the equipment enclosure and help the
facility blend with the existing site conditions and surrounding area.
The location of the antennas attached to an existing structure is a preferred location
and mounting technique under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Ordinance.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. The establishment, maintenance, or operation of the use will not be detrimental to
the public 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.
3. The proposed site is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the screening,
landscaping, and other features required in order to integrate the wireless
telecommunications facility with uses in the surrounding area.
The establishment will not significantly disturb the peace and enjoyment of the
nearby neighborhood.
There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the
Conditions of Approval and the impacts of the project.
Attachment #2
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN 2001-145
SITE ADDRESS: 1469 South Bascom Avenue
APPLICANT: Karen McPherson on behalf of MetroPCS Inc.
DATE: March 12, 2002
The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that (s)he is required to meet the
following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of
California. The lead department with which the applicant will work is identified on each
condition where necessary. Where approval by the Director of Community Development, 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 items under review.
Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that (s)he 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
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation
of three new panel antennas to be located on an existing PG&E lattice tower and the
associated utility cabinet below on property located at 1469 South Bascom Avenue. Project
approval shall substantially comply with project plans dated February 15, 2002, except as
may be modified by the Conditions of Approval herein.
Development Approval Expiration: All Conditions of Approval specified herein must be
completed within one year from the date of approval or the Conditional Use Permit shall be
void.
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Length of Permit Term: This Conditional Use Permit shall expire five years from the date of
approval, on March 12, 2007. If the use is to continue, the applicant shall apply for a
Conditional Use Permit for additional five-year periods.
Upgrading of Facility Required: If technological improvements or developments occur
which allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment, the service
provider will be required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon application for a
new Conditional Use Permit to minimize adverse effects related to land use compatibility,
visual resources, public safety, or other environmental factors.
5. Materials and Colors: All antenna facilities mounted to the lattice tower shall be painted a
non-reflective gray color to match the lattice tower.
Landscape and Imgation Plans: The applicant shall submit four (4) sets of a landscape and
irrigation plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Community
Development Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape and irrigation
plans shall be consistent with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Standards (WELS).
Conditions of Approval -- t-tanning Commission Meeting of March 12, 2002
PLN 2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
7. Landscape Maintenance: The owner/operator of the property shall provide on-going
maintenance of the required landscaping for the project.
8. Outdoor Storage: No outdoor storage is permitted on the property.
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Maintenance of Facilities: It is an ongoing obligation of MetroPCS, assignees, and
successors in interest to maintain the exterior finish of the fence and equipment approved by
this action in good order. Faded, peeling, or damaged paint shall be repainted as soon as
practical.
10. Cessation of Operations: The service provider shall provide written notification to the
Community Development Director upon cessation of operations on the site exceeding a 90-
day period. 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.
11. New Permit Required: If a consecutive period of 180 days has lapsed since cessation of
operations, a new Conditional Use Permit shall be required prior to use or reuse of the site.
12. Security Required: Prior to issuance of any building permits for this facility, the applicant
shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit, or other reasonable form of
security, satisfactory to the City Attorney, in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover the
cost of removal of the facility in the event that its use is abandoned or its Conditional Use
Permit expires or is terminated and the equipment is not voluntarily removed. An estimate of
the cost of removal shall be provided by MetroPCS for review by the City prior to submittal
of security.
13. Utilities: All new on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section 20.36.150 of the
Campbell Municipal Code for any new or remodeled buildings or additions. Applicant shall
comply with all plan submittals, permitting, and fee requirements of the serving utility
companies.
14. Business License Required: A City Business License shall be obtained for this operation
prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be renewed annually.
15. Cables: All external cables or equipment shall be obscured from public view by enclosing
them in architecturally designed cabinets painted to match the structure.
16. Compatibility With City and County Fire Emergency Services: The facility shall not be
operated nor caused to transmit on or adjacent to any radio frequencies licensed to the City or
County Fire Department for emergency telecommunication services such that the agencies'
emergency telecommunications system experience interference.
17. 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 to prevent
glare on adjacent uses.
Conditions of Approval -- t ~anning Commission Meeting of March ~2, 2002
PLN 2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
18. 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.
19. Noise: The telecommunications facility, including power source, ventilation and cooling
facilities, shall not generate noise discernible to a person of normal hearing who occupies the
fire station facilities. The noise level on adjacent residential uses shall not exceed an exterior
noise level of 65dBA or noise level audible from a residential use with windows and doors
closed an interior noise level of 45dBA.
20. 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 of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
21. 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.
22. Odors: The testing of back-up generators shall not produce odors that adversely affect the
public.
23. Maintenance Hours: Normal maintenance activities shall only occur between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, excluding emergency repairs.
24. Safety:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Periodic Safety Monitoring: The wireless telecommunications service provider
shall submit to the Community Development Director 10 days after installation of
the facilities, and every two years thereafter, a certification attested to by a
licensed engineer expert in the field of EMR/RF emissions, that the facilities are
and have been operated within the then current applicable FCC standards for
RF/EMF emissions. As a co-location site, the report shall compare EMR/RF
Conditions of Approval -- 1-lanning Commission Meeting of March 12, 2002
PLN 2001-145 -- 1469 South Bascom Avenue
emissions at this location generated by all uses to the limits established by the
FCC. The report shall be written in plain English.
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Emergency 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 on the communications equipment cabinet.
Buildine Division
25. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed antenna
structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when such
work is part of the permit.
26. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet of
construction plans submitted for building permit.
27. Size of Plans: The minimum size of construction plans submitted for building permits shall
be 24 in. × 36 in.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. Water Pollution Prevention: 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.
32. Approvals Required: 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
33. Permit Required: The applicant shall obtain a permit from the Santa Clara Valley Water
District for the proposed wireless telecommunications facility prior to construction.
ATTACHMENT #3
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Crown Castle USA Inc.
79§0 Dublin Btvd.
Dubtin, CA 94568
Tet 925-560-0919
Fax 925-560-0419
www. crowncastte, corn
December 31,2001
City of Campbell
Planning Department
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 945008
Re:
Use Permit
1469 Bascom Ave., Campbell
A.P.N. 282-24-002
Hand Delivered
Dear Planner:
As authorized agents of MetroPCS, Inc. ("MetroPCS") and the property owners, Crown
Castle hereby submits an application for a Land Use Permit to install an unmanned
wireless telecommunications facility at 1469 Bascom Ave. Campbell. Please consider
this letter a written statement describing the project in detail and reasons why this
application should be approved.
MetroPCS Communications Facility Proiect Descriptiom
The applicant is proposing to construct an unmanned wireless facility as detailed in the
drawings accompanying this application. The applicant is proposing to remove the
existing Metricom antennas located on this PG&E tower as well as Metricoms
equipment. This will be a benefit to the community as Metricom has filed bankruptcy
and there is no other recourse for the city to have the antennas and equipments removed.
Our application includes 3 panel antennas in 3 sectors. The antennas are directional and
would be mounted on an existing I:'G&E tower. The applicant also proposes the
installation of a 6-inch oval GPS antenna. The antennas would be operating in the PCS
bandwidth 1800 to 1900Mhz.
The equipment cabinets that support the operation of the panel antennas would be located
in the existing fenced area where Metricom's equipment is located.
This use is required bv the public need[
MetroPCS Inc. is a privately held telecommunications service provider that holds
personal communications services (PCS) licenses to serve the metropolitan areas of San
Francisco, Atlanta and Miami. The MetroPCS plans to implement an innovative and
affordable pricing structure to capitalize on wireless customers' demand sensitivity to
price. MetroPCS believes that a substantial market opportunity exists to essentially
eliminate the pricing gap between existing heavy usage cellular airtime and wire line
telephone rates. Relative to current wireless service packages, MetroPCS expects to offer
more affordable wireless service packages that are available to more citizens of Alameda
County.
MetroPCS believes that by offering predictable and affordable prices they can attract
customers who do not currently use wireless services and customers who are already
high-volume users. The company also believes that due to relatively high per minute
airtime charges and unpredictable monthly bills, there is a price-sensitive mass consumer
market that refrains from subscribing to or extensively using cellular services.
Moreover, MetroPCS feels that there exists a relatively untouched consumer segment that
is not being targeted by the incumbent providers, namely low income households. This is
due, in some part, to the perception that these customers are credit challenged and have
only a small amount of discretionary income available. Nation-wide carriers are virtually
ignoring this sector of the community in favor of the "high-end" users that are more
willing to pay for advanced services and the latest in handsets.
MetroPCS plans to offer high quality network coverage by concentrating its network
build-out in the "high-usage" areas of its markets. MetroPCS plans to limit the
construction of its networks outside of these high-usage areas because it believes the
incremental cost of building out such network coverage is substantial and is inconsistent
with the Company's objective to be the low cost provider of wireless communications
services. MetroPCS is truly a local wireless service provider.
In line with this strategy, MetroPCS is looking to minimize the amount of new builds for
its equipment in our markets and is pursuing co-locating on existing structures as the first
and best alternative. MetroPCS understands that the quickest way to market is to partner
with local planning agencies so that we can become both financially successful and a
responsible corporate citizen. The goal of MetroPCS is to offer affordable mobile
telephony to consumers in the areas where they are most likely to use them. MetroPCS
plans to launch commercial PCS service in the first quarter of 2002.
The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service
facilities in the vicinity;
The applicant proposes an unmanned wireless facility. This means no one will need to
commute to this site daily. Approximately once a month a service vehicle will visit the
site for maintenance. There may be more vehicles in cases of emergency maintenance.
The use, if permitted~ under all the circumstances and conditions of this particular
case, will not materially affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing or
working in the vicinity,, or be material detrimental to the public welfare or iniurious
to properS, or improvements in the neighborhoodl
This site would be within the guidelines for Electromagnetic Energy that is allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has guidelines to protect the
health and safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of wireless facilities.
The use will not be contrary to the character or performance standards established
for the District in which it is locatedl
We propose to install a wireless facility and antennas on an existing PG&E tower, which
other antennas are located. This confines the antennas to one area. The antennas will be
painted to match the tower and will not be noticeable to the surrounding community.
Alternative Sites Considered
In addition to the subject site, Crown Castle undertook an intensive effort to review all
feasible candidates within the desired site search area. This site was selected because it
offered the best coverage in relation to MetroPCS's network plan. Three other site areas
were given serious consideration but ultimately rejected.
Conclusion
MetroPCS carefully designed this project to meet all requirements of the City of
Campbell. We look forward to working with you to bring quality, reliable digital PCS
services to the residents of your community.
Should you have any questions regarding this application, please feel free to call me at
925-200-6328.
Sincerely,
Karen McPherson
Senior Planner
Crown Castle USA
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
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9967
To:
Office of Planning & Research
P.O. Box 3044
1400 Tenth Street, Room 222
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk's Office
Santa Clara County
70 W. Hedding Street, East Wing
San Jose, CA 95110
(3 copies & cover sheet filled out by planner)
From:
City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Project Title: Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Project Location - Specific: 1469 South Bascom Avenue
Project Location- City: Campbell Project Location - County: Santa Clara County
Description of Project: Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of 3 new panel antennas on an existing
PG&E lattice tower and the assc~ciated utility cabinet below.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Campbell
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Karen McPherson on behalf of MetroPCS Inc.
Exempt Status (check one)
C) Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268);
(7) Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a);
C) Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c);
{~ Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15303; Class 3
O Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt: Installation of new small equipment and facilities.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Stephanie Willsey
Phone: (408) 866-2140
If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a notice of exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project: YES
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(~' Signed by Lead Agency ~ Date Received for filing at OPR:
C) Signed by Applicant
NO
March 12, 2002
Stephanie Willsey, Planner 1
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
VIA FAX 408-871-5140
Application for MetroPCS Wireless Project PG&E Tower 1469 £. Bascom Ave.
PLN 2001-145
Dear Ms. Willsey:
Our proposal is to remove Metricom's equipment and antennas. PG&E has given us the
authority to remove the equipment and antennas based on the lease between PG&E and
Metricom. Metricom has not paid rent to PG&E since the bankruptcy. This means
Meuicom has abandoned the site. PG&E now owns the equipment and antennas. When
our contractor removes the equipment and antennas we will give them to PG&E.
MetroPCS carefully designed this project to meet all requirements of the City of
Campbell. We look forward to working with you to bring quality, reliable digital PCS
services to the residents of your commun.ity.
Should you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to call me at
925/200-6328 (mobile), 925/560-0919 (office).
Sincerely,
Karen McPherson, Planner
Crown Castle USA
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LETTER OF AUTI~OIa?Z&TION
Pacific Ga~ ~ Electric Company, as the owner of th~ tran,sm/ssion tower n~nber 0/4 on the Et Pat/o/San lose A
1L5kV line located on State Board of Equalizntio~ l~nmhel' 135 -43 -47-1, h~eby authorize& Metro PCS, its a~ent~,
A~ess the prop~ s~bseq~ to advance notice;
Condu~t necessaz~ activities mah as s~ de, lip2 visits, radio fr~u~, tesls; and
Apply ~r and o~sb2 all ~ ~e approvah ~ut permits, which are appwpriatc for tlz~
rep~,¢i~e of the evistina telecom faeiliti~,/m~allation, copstmclion, and oontM~.d operation of a PCS
co,.-,,,~,, i¢~_,~ siic (iz~l~ltn~ anmw~ and ali ancillan/
Tn ~anting this a~ndzation it is Lmdcrstood bt:
Metro PCS, it~ asea.s, and c(mlracWrs will be licensed and insured for any work they p/et)tm;
· Metro PCS will hold harmless and indemni~ PO&l//from any c.l~_~_ms for ~lsmsgcs r~tllti~g f)-om the above-
m~tioned e~ivities: and
· Metro PCS will minim/ZC any inconvelfic~-~ ill- impairm~ of access to the pmp~W; and
l~,ob~ E. Schle~l
Pacific Cas and Electric Company
Date: March 12, 2002
st-#: SFA-C07-135
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CITY oF CAMPBELL
Community Development ~epa~tment - Current Planning
March 1, 2002
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Campbell has set the time of
7:30 p.m., or shortly thereafter, on Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 70 North First Street, Campbell, California, for a Public Hearing to consider the
application of Ms. Karen McPherson, on behalf of MetroPCS, Inc., for consideration of a
Conditional Use Permit (PLN2001-145) to allow the installation of three new panel antennas to
be located on an existing PG&E Tower and the associated utility cabinet below on property
located at 1469 S. Bascom Avenue in a P-F/O-S (Public Facilities/Open Space) Zoning District.
This project is Categorically Exempt.
Interested persons may appear and be heard at this hearing. Please be advised that if you
challenge the nature of the above project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Campbell Planning Commission at, or prior to, the
Public Hearing. Questions may be addressed to the Community Development Department at
(408) 866-2140.
Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. Appeals must be
submitted to the City Clerk in writing within 10 calendar days of an action by the Commission.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, listening assistive devices are available
for all meetings held in the Council Chambers. If you require accommodation, please contact the
Community Development Department at (408) 866-2140, at least one week in advance of the
meeting.
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CAMPBELL
SHARON FIERRO
SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE:
When calling about this Notice,
please refer to File No. PLN2001-145
Address: 1469 S. Bascom Avenue
70 North First Street · Campbell, California 95008-1436 . 'lEI. 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.866.8381 . TI)D 408.866.2790
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
January 31, 2002
Ms. Karen McPherson
Croxvn Castle International
7950 Dublin Blvd. - STE 106
Dublin, CA 94568
Re:
PLN2001-145
1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit Application
Dear Ms. McPherson:
The proposed Metro PCS wireless communications facilitT' was referred to the Santa Clara
Valley Water District for review since it is within their jurisdiction. The District has
requested revised plans which show the telephone and power connection to the enclosure.
Please include this information, along with the requested information on my previous letter
dated January 18, 2002, on the revised plans.
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.campbell.ca.us.
Sincerely.
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
encl: Santa Clara Water District Letter
cc: Geoff Bradley, Senior Planner
7!9 N¢~,'th F~rst Street · (Tampbcll. Ca[ih)rnia 9'~005 1436 t'~t 40S.866.2140 !'x:< 4(38.866.8381 . TI)l) 408.866.2790
5750 ALMADEN EXPWY
SAN JOSE, CA 95118-3614
TELEPHONE (408) 265-2600
FACSIMILE (408) 266-0271
www.scvwd.dst.ca.us
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
January25,2002
Ms. Stephanie Willsey
Community Development Department
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008-1436
RECEIF D
CITY OF CAMPBELL
PLANNING DEPT.
Dear Ms. Willsey:
Subject: Wireless Telecommunication Facility Assessor's Parcel No. 282-24-002
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) has reviewed the plans for a MetroPCS Inc. wireless
telecommunication facility, Site SFA-CO7-135A, submitted to the District on January 22, 2002, by
the City of Campbell.
Los Gatos Creek, which is located along the southern property line, is a District flood protection
facility and, therefore, the proposed work requires a District permit, as per District Ordinance 83-2.
The proposed facility is to be located on an existing concrete pad that is currently enclosed by a
6-foot high wood fence. The work as proposed is acceptable, but the plans need to show the
telephone and power connection to the enclosure.
The applicant should submit two sets of revised plans addressing the above comments to the District
for permit review. Reference District File No. 28299 on further correspondence regarding this
project.
If you have any questions or need further information, you can reach me at (408) 265-2607,
extension 2322.
Sincerely,
Colleen Haggerty
Assistant Engineer
Community Projects Review Unit
The mission of the Santa Clara Valley Water District is a healthy, safe and enhanced quali~y of living in Santa Clara Counly
through the comprehensive management of water resources in a practical, cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner.
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
January l8,2002
Ms. Karen McPherson
Crown Castle International
7950 Dublin Blvd. - STE 106
Dublin, CA 94568
Re:
PLN2001-145
1469 S. Bascom Avenue
Conditional Use Permit Application
Dear Ms. McPherson:
Thank you for your submittal of a Conditional Use Permit application for the installation of a
Metro PCS wireless communications facility at 1469 S. Bascom Avenue. Pursuant to the
Telecommunications Ordinance, each wireless communications service provider located on a
co-location site must obtain a Conditional Use Permit from the City. This application will be
considered by the Planning Commission at a public hearing.
Your application has been deemed incomplete. Additional information and details are needed
in order to deem your application complete. These items are as follows:
1. Pro[ect Summary - Provide a completed project summary.
2. Contribution Disclosure Form - Provide a completed contribution disclosure form.
Site Plan - Please provide accurate dimensions for the existing utility cabinet enclosure.
The plans from the previous carrier shows the dimensions of the enclosure as 9 feet by 12
feet 8 inches.
4. Landscape Plan - Provide a landscape and irrigation plan to sufficiently screen the utility
cabinet enclosure from view along the adjacent public streets.
5. Elevations - Please provide the accurate height of the existing PG&E tower and tower
extension. The survey shows a different height than the elevations.
6. Letter of Authorization - Please provide a letter from the property owner authorizing the
proposed work.
7. Details - Provide dimensions of the proposed panel antennas.
7(3 N~,rth First .~trcct Campbell. California 95008-1436 · l~t 40S.$66.2140 · F4X 408.8668381 . ['I)D 408.866.2790
PLN2001-145 1469 S. Bascom A ,e Page 2 of 2
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.campbell.ca, us.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
encl:
Project Summary Sheet
Landscape Plan
Contribution Disclosure Form
cc: GeoffBradley, Senior Planner
CITY OF CAMPBELL
Community Development Department - Current Planning
January 16, 2002
Ms. Colleen Haggerty
Santa Clara Valley Water District
5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, CA 95118-3614
Re:
PLN2001-145
Conditional Use Permit Request
1469 S. Bascom Avenue, Campbell
APN: 282-24-002
Dear Ms. Haggerty:
The Community Development Department has received the above referenced Conditional Use
Permit request for a new wireless telecommunication facility. Please forward any comments or
recommended conditions of approval to the Planning Division by January 31, 2002.
If you should have any questions regarding this referral, please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned at (408) 866-2143.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Willsey
Planner I
ench Project Plans
70 North First Street Campbell, California 95008-1436 · TEL 408.866.2140 · F:XX 408.866.8331 · TOD 408.866.2790
Pacific Gas and
Electric Company~
WE DELIVER ENERGY."
Telecommunications
Business Development
US Mail;
Mail Code B13K
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PO Box 770000
San Francisco, CA 94177-0001
Overnight Mail:
Mail Code B13K
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
77 Beale Street, 13t~ Floor
San Frandsco, CA 94105-1814
415.972.5490
Fax: 415.973.3884
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as the owner of the transmission tower number 0/4 on the E1 Patio/San Jose A
115kV line located on State Board of Equalization Number 135 - 43 - 47-1, hereby authorizes Metro PCS, its
agents, and contractors to:
Access the property subsequent to advance notice;
Conduct necessary activities such as site design visits, radio frequency tests; and
· 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 it is understood that:
· Metro PCS, its agents, and contractors will be licensed and insured for any work they perform;
· Metro PCS will hold harmless and indemnify PG&E from any claims for damages resulting from the
above-mentioned activities; and
· Metro PCS will minimize any inconvenience or impairment of access to the property; and
· Signing this letter does not constitute a legally binding agreement to lease the property.
Robert E. Schlegel
Manager, Business Development
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Date: January 25, 2002
Site # '_SFA-C07-135
Site Name :PG&E Bascom/Hwy. 17
CQN
February 22, 2002
Stephanie Willsey, Planner 1
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
RECEIVED
CITY OF CAMPBELl.
PLANNING DEPT.
RE: Additional Information for MetroPCS Project, PLN2001-145, 1469 S. Bascom Ave.
Dear Ms. Willsey,
Per your request, I have enclosed the following information:
· Eight (8) Copies of the Site Plan
· RF Coverage Plot
· Alternate Site Analysis
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Andrew Rattner
Crown Castle
925-200-6332
February 22, 2002
Stephanie Willsey, Planner 1
City of Campbell
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
RE: Alternate Site Analysis for MetroPCS, PLN2001-145, 1469 S. Bascom Ave.
Dear Ms. Willsey,
Please see the information below from the Site Acquisition Representative on this project, Gabe Gasca.
MetroPCS has considered five other candidates for this search ring, unfortunately, these other sites failed to
materialize for reasons outlined below:
· The initial Primary Candidate was the PG&E tower we are currently proposing to co-locate on,
1469 S. Bascom Avenue. Metro was going to be the third carrier on the tower. The jurisdiction
suggested looking for another candidate, stating that the site would not be approved because there
would be too many carriers on the tower.
· We dropped this candidate and went down Bascom to the Zilog Building. The B and C candidates
were at the Zilog Building, 900 W. Campbell Ave. The B candidate was on the roof of one of the
Zilog Buildings. The Landlord was adamant that we could not touch the building when mounting
our antennas. They requested we use a sled mount on the roof for mounting the antennas. The
jurisdiction requested that the antennas be shielded within the penthouse walls to obtain zoning
approval. The Landlord would not agree to that kind of an installation and the site was dropped.
· The C candidate was a PG&E tower on the Zilog property. We ran into problems on this site with
the power and telco runs. Apparently, there is an underground gas main near the location where
we would be running our power and telco to the site. In addition, there were other issues regarding
the power at this site. PG&E recommended we look for another candidate.
· This brings us back to the A candidate. Around the time the C candidate was falling out, Metricom
was going into bankruptcy. Taking over the Metricom seemed to be the best fit. We would have
our equipment in the lease area occupied by Metricom and replace their antennae with ours.
· Other sites investigated include a PG&E tower in the parking lot of an office building just south of
the Metricom site. The Landlord for the office building was not interested in having a wireless
carrier on his property. This site was dropped.
· I also spoke with PG&E about going in their sub-station next to the Zilog building. PG&E would
not allow a site at the sub-station. The other buildings in the area were too far out of the search
ring and were not pursued.
MetroPCS · dxisting PCS Base Station (Site No. SFA-C07-135-A)
1470 Bascom Avenue · San Jose, California
Statement of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers
The firm of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, has been retained on behalf of MetroPCS,
a personal wireless telecommunications carrier, to evaluate the existing PCS base station (Site No.
SFA-C07-135-A) located at 1470 Bascom Avenue in San Jose, California, for compliance with
appropriate guidelines limiting human 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"). A summary of the exposure limits contained in NCRP-86 is shown in
Figure 1. 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. 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 threshold for exposures of unlimited duration to radio frequency ("RF") energy
from PCS transmissions at 1,950 MHz is 1.0 mW/cm2, applying in areas for which access by the
general public is uncontrolled.
General Facility Requirements
Antennas for base station use are designed to concentrate their energy toward the 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 FCC limits without
being physically very near the antennas.
Site Description
The site was visited by John W. Mowat, a qualified employee of Hammett & Edison, Inc., on August
13, 2002. Metro had installed three directional panel antennas at the top of a Pacific Gas & Electric
power line tower. Also located at this site, about halfway up the tower, were similar antennas used by
AT&T Wireless, another wireless telecommunications carrier.
HAMMETT & EDISON, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS 010427M- 135 A
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MetroPCS · dxisting PCS Base Station (Site No. SFA-C07-135-A)
1470 Bascom Avenue · San Jose, California
Measurement Results
The measurement equipment used was a Wandel & Goltermann Type EMR-300 Radiation Meter
(Serial No. P-0008) with a Type 8 Isotropic Electric Field Probe (Serial No. P-0036). Both meter and
probe were under current calibration by the manufacturer. Access to the antennas was controlled by
the height of the antennas on the tower and by PG&E access restrictions. The maximum observed
power density level measured at ground level was 0.0012 mW/cm2, which is equivalent to 0.60% of the
most restrictive public limit.
Conclusion
Based on the information and analysis above, it is the undersigned's professional opinion that the base
station installed by MetroPCS at 1470 Bascom Avenue in San Jose, California, complies with the FCC
guidelines limiting public exposure to radio frequency energy and, therefore, does not for this reason
cause a significant impact on the environment.
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.
August 26, 2002
HAMMETT & EDISON, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
SAN FRANCISCO
010427M-135A
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r-CC Radio Frequency Protection Guide
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, cumulatively, have
a significant impact on the environment. The FCC adopted the limits from 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, which are
nearly identical to the more recent Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard
C95.1-1999, "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
Electromagnetic Fields (f is frequency of emission in MHz)
Electric Magnetic Equivalent Far-Field
Field Strength Field Strength Power Density
(V/m) (A/m) (mW/em2)
614 614 1.63 1.63 100 100
614 823.8/f 1.63 2.19/f 100 180/J~
1842/f 823.8/f '4.~89/f 2.19/f 900/f2 180/j~
61.4 27.5 0. i63 0.0729 1.0 0.2
3.54~/~ 1.59~1-f '~/~/106 ~-f /238 f/300 f/1500
137 61.4 0.364 0.163 5.0 1.0
1000-
100 -
10-
1-
0.1-
0.1
~~~% ~F Occupational Exposure
Public Exposure
1 10 100 103 104 105
Frequency (MHz)
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, 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 incorporated in the conservative calculation
formulas in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 65 (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.
EDISON, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS FCC Guidelines
Crown Castle USA Inc.
7950 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel 925-560-0919
Fax 925- 560- 0419
www.crowncastle.com
December 31, 2001
City of Campbell
Planning Department
70 North First Street
Campbell, CA 945008
Hand Delivered
Re:
Use Permit
1469 Bascom Ave., Campbell
A.P.N. 282-24-002
Dear Planner:
As authorized agents of MetroPCS, Inc. ("MetroPCS") and the property owners, Crown
Castle hereby submits an application for a Land Use Permit to install an unmanned
wireless telecommunications facility at 1469 Bascom Ave. Campbell. Please consider
this letter a written statement describing the project in detail and reasons why this
application should be approved..
MetroPCS Communications FaciliW. Project Description~
The applicant is proposing to construct an unmanned wireless facility as detailed in the
drawings accompanying this application. The applicant is proposing to remove the
existing Metricom antennas located on this PG&E tower as well as Metricoms
equipment. This will be a benefit to the community as Metricom has filed bankruptcy
and there is no other recourse for the city to have the antennas and equipments removed.
Our application includes 3 panel antennas in 3 sectors. The antennas are directional and
would be mounted on an existing PG&E tower. The applicant also proposes the
installation of a 6-inch oval GPS antenna. The antennas would be operating in the PCS
bandwidth 1800 to 1900Mhz.
The equipment cabinets that support the operation of the panel antennas would be located
in the existing fenced area where Metricom's equipment is located.
This use is required by the public need[
MetroPCS Inc. is a privately held telecommunications service provider that holds
personal communications services (PCS) licenses to serve the metropolitan areas of San
Francisco, Atlanta and Miami. The MetroPCS plans to implement an innovative and
affordable pricing structure to capitalize on wireless customers' demand sensitivity to
price. MetroPCS believes that a substantial market opportunity exists to essentially
eliminate the pricing gap between existing heavy usage cellular airtime and wire line
telephone rates. Relative to current wireless service packages, MetroPCS expects to offer
more affordable wireless service packages that are available to more citizens of Alameda
County.
MetroPCS believes that by offering predictable and affordable prices they can attract
customers who do not currently use wireless services and customers who are already
high-volume users. The company also believes that due to relatively high per minute
airtime charges and unpredictable monthly bills, there is a price-sensitive mass consumer
market that refrains from subscribing to or extensively using cellular services.
Moreover, MetroPCS feels that there exists a relatively untouched consumer segment that
is not being targeted by the incumbent providers, namely low income households. This is
due, in some part, to the perception that these customers are credit challenged and have
only a small amount of discretionary income available. Nation-wide carriers are virtually
ignoring this sector of the community in favor of the "high-end" users that are more
willing to pay for advanced services and the latest in handsets.
MetroPCS plans to offer high quality network coverage by concentrating its network
build-out in the "high-usage" areas of its markets. MetroPCS plans to limit the
construction of its networks outside of these high-usage areas because it believes the
incremental cost of building out such network coverage is substantial and is inconsistent
with the Company's objective to be the low cost provider of wireless communications
services. MetroPCS is truly a local wireless service provider.
In line with this strategy, MetroPCS is looking to minimize the amount of new builds for
its equipment in our markets and is pursuing co-locating on existing structures as the first
and best alternative. MetroPCS understands that the quickest way to market is to partner
with local planning agencies so that we can become both financially successful and a
responsible corporate citizen. The goal of MetroPCS is to offer affordable mobile
telephony to consumers in the areas where they are most likely to use them. MetroPCS
plans to launch commercial PCS service in the first quarter of 2002.
The use will be properly related to other land uses and transportation and service
facilities in the viciniW, ~
Thc applicant proposes an unmanned wireless facility. This means no one will nccd to
commute to this site daily. Approximately once a month a service vehicle will visit the
site for maintenance. There may be more vehicles in cases of emergency maintenance.
The use~ if permitted~ under all the circumstances and conditions of this particular
case~ will not materially affect adversely the health or safe ,ty of persons residing or
working in the vicinity~ or be material detrimental to the public welfare or iniurious
to property, or improvements in the neighborhood~
This site would be within the guidelines for Electromagnetic Energy that is allowed by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has guidelines to protect the
health and safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity of wireless facilities.
The use will not be contrary to the character or performance standards established
for the District in which it is located~
We propose to install a wireless facility and antennas on an existing PG&E tower, which
other antennas are located. This confines the antennas to one area. The antennas will be
painted to match the tower and will not be noticeable to the surrounding community.
Alternative Sites Considered
In addition to the subject site, Crown Castle undertook an intensive effort to review all
feasible candidates within the desired site search area. This site was selected because it
offered the best coverage in relation to MetroPCS's network plan. Three other site areas
were given serious consideration but ultimately rejected.
Conclusion
MetroPCS carefully designed this project to meet all requirements of the City of
Campbell. We look forward to working with you to bring quality, reliable digital PCS
services to the residents of your community.
Should you have any questions regarding this application, please feel free to call me at
925-200-6328.
Sincerely,
Karen McPherson
Senior Planner
Crown Castle USA
JAMES B. HATFIELD, PE
BENJAMIN F. DAWSON III, PE
THOMAS M. ECl(ELS, PE
STEPHEN S. LOC~CWOOD, PE
DAVID J. PINlOt~, PE
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EPUK C. SWANSON, EIT
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NON-IONIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE ANALYSIS
AND
ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION
PREPARED FOR
MetroPCS
PG&E BASCOM / HWY 17
No. SFA-C07-135A
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 2001
INTRODUCTION
Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers has been retained by Crown Castle USA Inc. to evaluate
the proposed MetroPCS, Inc. personal wireless telecommunications facility, site number SFA-
C07-135A, for compliance with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules
regarding human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
Site plan, elevation and antenna-mounting drawings furnished by Crown Castle representatives
show that the proposed MetroPCS PCS facility will be configured as follows: three antenna
sectors, with each sector consisting of one panel antenna, with all antennas to be mounted on a
top extension of the existing PG&E steel lattice tower located at 1469 Bascom Ave., Campbell,
California. The MetroPCS antennas will replace the existing Metricom antennas on the extension.
The existing 120-foot tower at this site supports antennas for an existing AT&T cellular facility at
the 55-foot level. The proposed MetroPCS antennas will be installed at the 117-foot level. There
appear to be no other personal wireless facilities at or near this site.
According to the site plan drawings furnished by Crown Castle, there are no residences, schools
or other occupancies near the proposed MetroPCS PCS facility. An existing wooden fence will
restrict access to the MetroPCS equipment.
Since all proposed and existing personal wireless antennas at this site will be at least 55 feet
above ground, and the RF equipment is within a fenced compound, it is unlikely that anyone other
than authorized workers could approach near enough to any of the existing or proposed personal
wireless equipment and tower-mounted antennas to cause those persons' RF exposure to exceed
FCC limits. It is expected that RF exposure conditions near ground level at the PG&E Bascom /
Hwy 17 site, and on all adjacent properties, due to the contributions from all transmitting antennas
will be well below the FCC public exposure limit.
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To verify that the proposed MetroPCS PCS facility, in combination with the existing AT&T cellular
facility, will be in compliance with FCC rules regarding human exposure to RF fields, I have
performed EMF power density calculations to determine the exposure conditions that are likely to
exist in accessible areas near the proposed facility.
CALCULATIONS OF RF POWER DENSITY NEAR GROUND LEVEL
RF power densities are computed in accordance with methods described in Evaluating
Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency
Electromagnetic Fields, OET Bulletin 65, August 1997. Wireless facilities are required to
comply with the FCC "Rules & Regulations" CFR 47 §1.~310, Radiofrequency radiation
exposure limits. The OET Bulletin 65 describes the methods established by the FCC for
predicting compliance with the FCC-specified exposure limits.
Compliance is determined by comparing RF field predictions with the general
population/uncontrolled environment (i.e., "Public") Maximum Permissible Exposure limits (MPEs)
allowed by the FCC rules, as specified in CFR 47 §l. 13~0. The following formula has been used
to calculate the power densities at specific locations:
mW/cm2 = 0.36 x ERP (watts) / (Distance in feet)2
This formula is derived from Equation 9 on page 21 of OET Bulletin 65. It includes the effect of
ground reflections. The Effective Radiated Power (ERP) depends on the vertical antenna pattern.
THEORETICAL ANALYSIS
According to the site plan drawings furnished by Crown Castle, all proposed MetroPCS antennas
will be mounted at the 117-foot level. All MetroPCS transmit antennas are highly directional and
project the majority of the transmitted RF energy horizontally and well above all nearby accessible
areas.
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The following theoretical calculations predict the peak exposure condition for a six-foot person
standing at the nearest approach to the transmit antennas. A six-foot tall person standing on the
ground near the base of the existing tower would be at least 49 feet below all existing and
proposed transmit antennas on that tower.
The calculations assume that the vertical patterns of all transmitting antennas suppress the
maximum ERP by a factor of 100 (i.e., 20dB) downwards towards ground level.
CONTRIBUTION OF METROPCS PCS FACILITY TO RF EXPOSURE ENVIRONMENT
According to RF engineering information provided by Crown Castle, the maximum ERP from any
MetroPCS antenna sector will be less than 390 watts with all channels activated. Since there are
three sectors, the total ERP from this proposed facility will be less than three times 390 or 1170
watts.
All of the proposed MetroPCS antennas will transmit and/or receive within the PCS frequency
band of approximately 1850 - 1990 MHz. The FCC Public MPE limit for all PCS frequencies is
1.0 mW/cm2.
The worst-case calculated power density at head height near the proposed facility due to the
MetroPCS PCS facility is 0.00011 mW/cm2. The worst-case calculated exposure condition
resulting from the MetroPCS PCS facility is the power density divided by the Public MPE limit for
PCS frequencies: 100% x 0.00011 / 1.0 = 0.011% of the Public MPE limit.
All publicly accessible areas near ground level near the existing tower are expected to have
exposure conditions less than 0.011% of the Public MPE due to the proposed MetroPCS facility.
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CONTRIBUTION OF AT&T CELLULAR FACILITY TO RF EXPOSURE ENVIRONMENT
According to our experience with AT&T cellular facilities, the maximum ERP from any AT&T
sector is likely to be less than 2000 watts. Since there appears to be three sectors, the total ERP
will be three times 2000 or 6000 watts from the existing AT&T cellular facility.
All of the existing AT&T antennas transmit within the cellular base station frequency band of
approximately 869-894 MHz. The lowest Public MPE limit for cellular base station frequencies is
869/1500 '-' 0.579 mW/cm2.
The worst-case calculated power density at head height near the existing tower due to the AT&T
cellular facility is 0.0030 mW/cm2. The worst-case calculated exposure condition resulting from
the AT&T facility is the power density divided by the lowest Public MPE limit for cellular
frequencies: 100% x 0.0030 / 0.579 = 0.52% of the Public MPE limit. All publicly accessible areas
near ground level near the existing tower are expected to have exposure conditions less than
0.52% of the Public MPE due to the existing AT&T cellular facility.
COMPUTATIONAL RESULTS
My calculations show that the maximum predicted RF exposure conditions resulting from the
proposed MetroPCS PCS facility, and the existing AT&T facility, in all accessible areas near the
base of the existing tower will not exceed 0.011% + 0.52% = 0.53% of the general
population/uncontrolled environment MPE percent limit allowed by the FCC rules.
POWER DENSITY AT NEAREST PROPERTY LINE
According to site plan drawings, all residential property line boundaries are at least 100 feet
horizontally from the PG&E tower. The slant distance from the lowest transmit antenna to a
person standing at the nearest property line is approximately 110 feet. The worst-case
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calculated exposure condition this person would experience as a result of the proposed MetroPCS
facility, and the existing AT&T facility is predicted to be less than 1.2% of the Public MPE. Thus
the RF exposure conditions likely to exist within any nearby buildings, and on any adjoining
properties will be well below FCC limits.
COMPUTATIONAL RESULTS
My calculations show that the maximum predicted RF exposure conditions resulting from the
proposed MetroPCS PCS facility, and the existing AT&T facility, in all habitable and accessible
areas near the existing tower, and on any adjoining properties, will not exceed 1.2% of the
general population/uncontrolled environment MPE percent limit allowed by the FCC rules.
FCC COMPLIANCE
The FCC has determined through calculations and technical analysis that certain wireless
facilities are highly unlikely to cause human RF exposures in excess of FCC guideline limits. In
particular, PCS, ESMR and cellular facilities with non-building-mounted antennas greater than
10 meters (about 33 feet) above ground level are considered to have such a Iow impact on
overall exposure conditions that they are "categorically excluded" (i.e., exempt) from the
requirement for routine environmental assessment regarding RF exposure hazards.
Thus according to FCC rules, the proposed MetroPCS PCS facility, and the existing AT&T
facility, with all antennas above the 33 feet, are exempt from further environmental assessment
because they are presumed to be in compliance with the FCC's RF exposure rules.
CONCLUSIONS BASED ON CALCULATIONS AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Based on my calculations and information supplied to me by Crown Castle representatives, the
proposed MetroPCS PCS facility at the PG&E Bascom / Hwy 17 site, number SFA-C07-135A, will
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comply with current FCC rules regarding humad exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic
fields. Furthermore, according to federal regulations, the proposed MetroPCS PCS facility and
the existing AT&T facility are categorically exempt from the requirement for routine
environmental processing.
This conclusion is based solely on the comparison of predicted RF conditions in specific areas
with the corresponding safe exposure limits set forth in the FCC rules. The FCC exposure limits
are based on recommendations by federal and private entities with the appropriate expertise in
human safety issues.
The analysis and conclusions presented in this report do not determine the presence or
absence of human health and safety hazards in any area due to any cause.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am an experienced radio engineer whose qualifications are a matter of record with the Federal
Communications Commission. I am a partner in the firm of Hatfield & Dawson Consulting
Engineers, I am registered as a Professional Engineer in the States of California, Washington
and Oregon, and I hold an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License PG-12-21740. All
representations contained herein are true to the best of my knowledge except, when noted,
when data has been furnished by others.
31 December 2001
David O Pinion,
Hatfield & Dawson Consulting Engineers