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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSTAM_003 ASA rev 3-12-20© 2018 AT&T Intellectual Property. AT&T, Globe logo, and DIRECTV are registered trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks are the property of their respecKve owners. AT&T Small Cell Node Site ID: CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 AlternaKve Sites Analysis March 12, 2020 City streetlight No. SCL0796 located at the northwest corner of West Balboa Boulevard and 30th Street, Newport Beach. 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 and Alterna9ve Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node CSTAM_003 is designated by a red marker and the alternaKve sites are idenKfied by yellow markers. 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 • AT&T is committed to providing and improving wireless telecommunications services and faster data rates throughout the City of Newport Beach. • Rather than construct tradiKonal macro faciliKes, AT&T is choosing to deploy very small faciliKes, called “small cells,” that can be installed on uKlity infrastructure in the public right-of-way. • A small cell is a low-powered cell site, which, when grouped with other small cells, can provide coverage in areas where tradiKonal macro wireless faciliKes are discouraged. • Small cells are effecKve tools to provide and improve criKcal wireless services with a minimal impact. By placing small cells in areas where AT&T’s exisKng faciliKes are constrained and where AT&T experiences high network traffic, AT&T can address exisKng and forecasted demands. • Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T ’s wireless network in this porKon of Newport Beach. 4 • AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right- of-way. (Lat/Long 33.613872, -117.931656). The proposed node is located on the East side of West Balboa Boulevard and north of 30th Street. • AT&T proposed node is a stealth facility under City Code §20.49.030(N) and is designed to be as visually inconspicuous as possible. • A large planter area with mature palm trees is located between the proposed node and the adjacent residenKal development. This planter will provide a visual screening from nearby residences. • AT&T determined that this locaKon is viable in that necessary uKliKes are available and this locaKon is feasible from a radio frequency perspecKve. The locaKon is free of obstrucKons and has good line of site to meet coverage objecKves. AT&T will need to replace the exisKng streetlight to accommodate a Small Cell. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 - Proposed Loca9on City streetlight No. SCL0697 located at the northwestern corner of West Balboa Boulevards and 30th Street. • Photo SimulaKon of Proposed Small Cell 5 • AlternaKve Site #1, is a wood uKlity pole with primary power and communicaKon lines. It is approximately 92 northwest of the proposed node within an alley and adjacent to a three- story residenKal home. • The pole is located adjacent to a short fence of the residenKal home. • Design of this facility would require placement of a cross arm with exposed radios and antenna on opposite sides of the pole. This design could not be screened as required by City Code §20.49.050(F)(3). • The subject uKlity pole is also located within an approved underground assessment and uKlity district. • A small cell at this alternaKve site would be more visually conspicuous and more intrusive than the proposed node. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 – Alterna9ve Site #1 Wood uKlity pole located at alley east of West Balboa Boulevard, approximately 130 feet north side of 30th Street. 6 • AlternaKve Site #2 is a city streetlight in the public right- of-way. The site is located approximately 147 feet northwest of the proposed node. The light has primary electrical lines directly above and secondary lines below. • Proximity of electrical lines at this locaKon makes it infeasible to use this locaKon due to GO95 space and separaKon requirements. • This streetlight is also within 5 feet from the adjacent residenKal building and has limited sidewalk width to meet ADA requirements. • A small cell at this alternaKve locaKon is infeasible. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 – Alterna9ve Site #2 City streetlight No. SCL0767 located on the west side of West Balboa Boulevard, approximately 80 feet south of 31st Street. 7 • AlternaKve Site #3, is a wood uKlity pole with primary and secondary power and communicaKon lines. It is approximately 78 feet west of the proposed node adjacent to a single- story residenKal home. • The uKlity pole is located within 4 feet from a short fence of the residenKal home. • Design of this facility would require placement of a cross arm with exposed radios and antenna on opposite sides of the pole. This design could not be screened as required by City Code §20.49.050(F)(3). • The subject uKlity pole is also located within an approved underground assessment and uKlity district. • A small cell at this alternaKve site would be more visually conspicuous and more intrusive than the proposed node. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 – Alterna9ve Site #3 Wood uKlity pole located at the northwest corner of Balboa Boulevard and 30th Street. 8 • AlternaKve Site #4 is a city streetlight in the public right- of-way. The site is located approximately 104 feet south of the proposed node. The light has primary electrical lines directly above and secondary lines below. • Proximity of electrical lines at this locaKon makes it infeasible to use this locaKon due to GO95 space and separaKon requirements. • This streetlight is also within 5 feet from the adjacent residenKal building and has limited sidewalk space to meet ADA requirements. • A small cell at this alternaKve locaKon is infeasible. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 – Alterna9ve Site #4 City streetlight No. SCL0768 located at the southwest corner of West Balboa Boulevard and 30th Street. 9 • AlternaKve Site #5 is a city streetlight in the public right- of-way. The site is located approximately 175 feet southeast of the proposed node. • This streetlight is located within a narrow sidewalk, approximately 6 feet from the adjacent residenKal property and has limited sidewalk space to meet ADA requirements. • The narrow sidewalk space limits replacement of the streetlight to meet ADA requirements. • A small cell at this alternaKve locaKon is infeasible. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 – Alterna9ve Site #5 City streetlight No. SCL0766 located on the east side of West Balboa Boulevard, approximately 135 feet south of 30th Street. 10 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 Conclusion • The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_CSTAM_003 is an integral part of an overall small cell soluKon to help close AT&T ’s significant service coverage gap in this porKon of Newport Beach. • The proposed small cell will provide wireless telecommunicaKons service and faster data rates to the area businesses, residents & visitors. • The proposed small cell is the best available and least intrusive means to help AT&T provide and improve criKcal wireless services in the surrounding areas, adding low-power, low-profile equipment to uKlity infrastructure in the public right-of-way. • The use of a replacement streetlight allows a stealth design for the proposed equipment and antenna. • The proposed installaKon will enhance wireless communicaKon with the least visual impact to the community.