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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210129_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_NWPTB_09 Alternative Sites Analysis January 28, 2020 City Streetlight No. 7291 located on the west side of Macarthur Blvd. approximately 85’ north of San Miguel Drive. PA2021-015 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node NWPTB_009 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. PA2021-015 ~ t~AT&T ~ 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 •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_NWPTB_009 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. PA2021-015 .. ~ ~AT&T -=- 4 • AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right-of-way. (Lat/Long 33.611842, -117.869861). The proposed node is located on the west side of Macarthur Ave. approximately 85’ north of San Miguel 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 across the street from a residential neighborhood and is the least intrusive of all the locations considered in this analysis because it is located across from the homes. • 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_NWPTB_009 - Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 7291 located on the west side of Macarthur Ave. approximately 85’ north of San Miguel Drive • Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell PA2021-015 ATTOMNI ANTENNA AT TOP-----~ A TT RRU'S CONCEALED INSIDE JETTISON SHROUD---------~ FUTURE BANNER BRACKETS A TT PULL BOXES FLUSHED TO TOP OF EXISTING SIDEWALK .. ~~AT&T --=- 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 - Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 7291 located on the west side of Macarthur Ave. approximately 85’ north of San Miguel Drive • Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location PA2021-015 ~ S ~AT&T '---.d? 6 • Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is approximately 300’ east of the 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 initially strongly considered but was not chosen because this alternative site would be more visually conspicuous to residents and more intrusive than the proposed node as it is located directly in front of a residence. In addition, there is a storm drain that would interfere with the construction of this location which is why the location was moved to the opposite side of the street away from residences. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 – Alternative Site #1 City streetlight pole located on the southeast corner of Macarthur Blvd and San Miguel Drive approximately 300’ southeast of our proposed site. PA2021-015 ~ t~AT&T ~ 7 • Alternative Site #2 is also a concrete streetlight located in the public right‐ of‐way. The site is located approximately 148 feet east of the proposed node. • 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 is infeasible for several reasons. • First, there is a 3rd party attachment mounted just below the luminaire on the pole. • Second, there is a storm drain running very near the foundation of the pole on this side of the street that would affect our ability to construct the site. • Third, the location is located very near the residences on the east side of Macarthur Blvd. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 – Alternative Site #2 City streetlight pole located on the northeast side of Macarthur Blvd. approximately 148’ east of our proposed site on the opposite side of the street. PA2021-015 8 • Alternative Site #3, is a city owned streetlight located in the public right-of-way on the west side of Macarthur Ave. approximately 165’ south of San Miguel Drive. • 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 two reasons. • First, a small cell at this location would be more visible to the residents who have homes directly across the street. • Second, this alternate location is furthest from the servicing sector and would fail to meet the coverage objectives. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_003 – Alternative Site #3 City streetlight pole located on the west side of Macarthur Ave. approximately 165’ south of San Miguel Drive and approximately 350’ south of our proposed location. PA2021-015 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_09 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_009 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. PA2021-015 ~ ~ ~AT&T '-=,-J?' PA2021-015