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HomeMy WebLinkAboutInitial Plan IPZR2004007 - Project Description0 • • • • • • • • . • • • . • • • • • • . . • • • . • • • • • • • • • VeloCiTeI Patrick Inkmann • • • • • 18071 Fitch Avenue; Suite 200; Irvine, CA 92614 :.0 ; • ; ; • Cell (949) 689- 5169; Desk (949) 809-4999; Fax (949) 553-3919• • • • • • • PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION FOR A WIRELESS FACILITY ON BEHALF OF AT&T WIRLESS SCE Slater Substation Site # 950013014B 18591 '/2 Edwards Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 APN: 011-511-14 PROJECT OVERVIEW: Velocitel, Inc. is seeking consideration of an Adminstrative Approval , which will allow for the submittal for construction permit of a new unmanned AT&T Wireless, Inc. (AWS) site at the above mentioned address. The design consists of four (4) AWS equipment cabinets, one (1) PPC cabinet ground mounted, one (1) GPS, one (1) LMU antenna, and six (6) panel antennas to be mounted on a new 55' Monopole structure. Three (3) of the panel antennas will be built with this project and three will be future additions. The lease area containing the equipment will be located at the base of the proposed monopole at grade level. This area will be enclosed by a chain link fence (similar to existing SCE chain link fence). The dimensions of this area is approximately 10' x 25'. The antennas will be mounted in close proximity to the pole at a height of approximatey 53' with future antennas at approximately 50'. This type of installation has been proposed in order to blend with the existing SCE substation power line towers. CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW: This proposal will require minor excavation for the installation of the foundation for the equipment cabinets and cason for the monopole. Adequate access and utilities will be provided. OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW: Once constructed and on-air, the wireless facility will provide 24-hour service to its subscribers seven days a week. Apart from the initial construction activity, the facility will be serviced by an AWS technician on a periodic basis or as needed. Routine maintenance of this facility will occur once a month. 24/7 access has been granted to AWS by the proprietor. Visits to the site will not adversely affect the public. SITE SELECTION/JUSTIFICATION: AWS technicians as well as planning, leasing, environmental and construction staff have worked together to design a wireless network interconnecting Southern California including the City of Huntington Beach. Each site throughout the region is locationally dependent, meaning that the relationship between each independent site is necessary and logical. Eliminating or relocating a single facility may have a domino effect on other . ... . .. . . facilities and necessitate N nhr3nt design changes or modifications to the network possiblyincreasingthe need for additional sites. ADDITIONAL•PROJECT.JUSTIFICATIONS: The FC(; jtaI Jicensed A'1/4 to develop and operate a wireless communications network. All AWS:saeS ar2GfioserZIrased on the ability to lease, zone and construct a site. This infrastructure will significantly improve the communication service in the area, and further enhance the general welfare of the public. The proposed facility is generally compatible with the existing uses surrounding this property in terms of use and aesthetics. The proposed use is consistent with Section 230.96 B1 c3 of the Wireless Communications Facility ordinance for the City of Huntington Beach. This particular site has been approved by the technical staff at AWS for the design and operation of the network. Radio Frequency (RF) engineers have analyzed this site in order to determine the necessary height and orientation of the antennas to ensure adequate signal coverage. COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS: The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed communications facility will not create unusual noise, traffic or conditions/situations that may be objectionable, detrimental or incompatible with other permitted uses in the vicinity. The proposed use is consistent with this finding in that: 1) The equipment associated with the wireless facility operates quietly. 2) The equipment does not emit fumes, smoke or odors. 3) The wireless facility is unmanned except for periodic maintenance visits approximately once or twice a month. The proposed wireless facility will not result in conditions or circumstances contrary to the public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed use is consistent with this finding in that: 1) As with all electronic devices, wireless antennas produce electromagnetic fields (EMFs), the invisible lines of force that surround any electric current. The public is constantly exposed to a variety of such fields from natural and man-made sources. The wireless industry is designed to function using a number of very low-powered transmissions facilities. AWS' radio frequency (RF) contribution is insignificant compared to the much higher-powered AM and FM radio stations and television station towers. 2) The effect of wireless RF compared to AM and FM and television signals transmitted is considered negligible by the industry's regulatory agencies. Cellular only utilizes 3% of the RF spectrum and are at very low power levels. All FCC licensed wireless service providers must comply with all FCC emissions guidelines. CONCLUSION: This proposed wireless facility is consistent with the City of Huntington Beach current wireless communication regulations, the applicable zoning district and use and proper land use planning principles. Please process this application for administrative approval. Thank you.