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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2021-279_20211123_Alternative Sites Analysis© 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 respective owners. AT&T Small Cell Node Site ID: CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 Alternative Sites Analysis November 16, 2021 City Streetlight No. 2606 located in the right of way on Ford Rd. PA2021-279 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node HBNPB_034 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. t~AT&T ~ PA2021-279 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 •AT&T is committed to providing and improving wireless telecommunications services and faster data rates throughout the City of Newport Beach. •Rather than construct traditional macro facilities, AT&T’s solution is to deploy very small facilities, called “small cells,” that can be installed on utility 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 traditional macro wireless facilities are discouraged. •Small cells are effective tools to provide and improve critical wireless services with a minimal impact. By placing small cells in areas where AT&T’s existing facilities are constrained and where AT&T experiences high network traffic, AT&T can address existing and forecasted demands. •Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. .. ~ ~AT&T -=- PA2021-279 4 • AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right- of-way. (Lat/Long 33.629561, -117.889525). The proposed node is located on the north side of Ford Rd. near Southern Hills Drive. • 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. • AT&T has determined that this location is viable in that necessary utilities are available and this location is feasible froma radio frequency perspective. The location is free of obstructions and has good line of site to meet coverage objectives.AT&T will need to replace the existing streetlight toaccommodate a Small Cell. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 - Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 2606 located in the public right of way on the North side Ford Rd. near Southern Hills Drive • Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell ~----ATT OMNI ANTENNA .----ATTCONCEALMENTSHROUD ASSEMBLY --REPLACEMENT LIGHT POLE 'WITH REi.OCATED SIGNAGES 1T PUJ.L BO:XES F _ OP OF EXUTING St PA2021-279 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 - Proposed Location Our proposed node is city Streetlight No. 2606 located on the north side of Ford Rd. approximately 150’ northwest of Southern Hills Dr. • Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location ~ S ~AT&T '---.d? PA2021-279 6 • Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the south side of Ford Rd. approximately 175’ southwest of our proposed location and 300’ east of Southern Hills Drive. • The pole is similar in size and style to our proposed location. • This design is also a stealth facility under City Code §20.49.030(N) and can be designed to be as visually inconspicuous as possible. • This streetlight would also work but was not chosen because it was further west from the servicing sector. As an alternate it is very similar to our proposed candidate however, the RF team selected the site to the north because it was closer to the servicing sector and further away from large trees that would affect signal propagation. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 – Alternative Site #1 City streetlight pole located on the south side of Ford Rd. approximately 175’ southwest of our proposed location. PA2021-279 7 • Alternative Site #2 is also a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the north side of Ford Rd. approximately 432’ southeast of our proposed candidate. • This design used here would also be a stealth facility under City Code §20.49.030(N) and can be designed to be as visually inconspicuous as possible. • A small cell at this alternative location would work but was less preferred for two reasons: first, the streetlight candidate is located outside the coverage objective area that is intended and second, it is also not an ideal candidate because of the lower elevation at this point of Ford Rd. The lower elevation here would affect the way the signal is propagated and since this candidate is already further from the servicing sector it may not be ideal in terms of addressing the coverage gaps in this area. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 – Alternative Site #2 City streetlight pole located on the north side of Ford Rd. approximately 432’ southeast of the proposed candidate PA2021-279 8 • Alternative Site #3, is a city owned streetlight located in the public right-of-way also on the north side of Ford Rd. approximately 317’ east from our proposed location. • This design is a stealth facility under City Code §20.49.030(N) and can be designed to be as visually inconspicuous as possible. • A small cell at this alternative location is feasible but was least preferred for the following reason(s): • While the pole is clear of underground substructure, it is located outside the coverage objective area and is also not an ideal candidate because of the dense and rather tall trees located directly behind it which would affect the antennas performance. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 – Alternative Site #3 City streetlight pole located approximately 317’ east of our proposed location on the north side of Ford Rd. PA2021-279 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_034 is an integral part of an overall small cell solution to help close AT&T’s significant service coverage gap in this portion of Newport Beach. •The proposed small cell will provide wireless telecommunications 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 critical wireless services in the surrounding areas, adding low‐power, low‐profile equipment to utility 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 installation will enhance wireless communication with the least visual impact to this residential community. PA2021-279 PA2021-279