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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2021-310_20211223_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_041 Alternative Sites Analysis December 16, 2021 City Streetlight No. 7045 located in the right of way on Corporate Plaza Drive PA2021-310 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node HBNPB_041 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. PA2021-310 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 •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_041 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. PA2021-310 4 •AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right‐ of‐way. (Lat/Long 33.607500, ‐117.874333). The proposed node is located on the west side of Avocado Ave. behind 24 Corporate Plaza 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. •The streetlight is located in the public right of way near office buildings on Avocado Ave. and is the least intrusive of all the locations considered in this analysis. • AT&T has determined that this location is viable in that necessary utilities are available and this location is feasible from a 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 to accommodate a Small Cell. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 7045 located in the public right of way on the west side of Avocado Ave. •Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell PA2021-310 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 7045 located on the west side of Avocado Ave. behind 24 Corporate Plaza Drive. •Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location PA2021-310 6 •Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the east side of Avocado Ave. approximately 112’ northeast of our proposed node. •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 was considered but not chosen because of the presence of substructure at or near the location of the pole which would interfere with the placement of the streetlight foundation. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 –Alternative Site #1 City streetlight pole located on the east side of Avocado Ave. approximately 112’ northeast of our proposed node. PA2021-310 7 •Alternative Site #2 is also a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the west side of Avocado Ave. approximately 250’ north of our proposed location. •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 because it is similar in size, style, and is adequately shielded. This location, however, was not chosen because it was very close in proximity with another planned node to the north. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 –Alternative Site #2 City streetlight pole located on the west side of Avocado Ave. approximately 250’ north of our proposed location. PA2021-310 8 •Alternative Site #3, is a city owned streetlight located in the public right‐of‐way on the east side of Avocado Ave. approximately 333’ northeast of the proposed node. •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): •The pole is too far from the coverage objective area, it is too close to another planned node to the north and there is substructure near the streetlight which would likely interfere with the placement of the foundation during construction of this project. •For the reasons given above, this is the least preferred of all the alternative locations. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 –Alternative Site #3 City streetlight pole located on the east side of Avocado Ave. approximately 333’ northeast of the proposed node. PA2021-310 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_HBNPB_041 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. PA2021-310 PA2021-310