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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210226_Alternative Sites Analysis_2-25-21© 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_06 Alternative Sites Analysis February 25, 2021 City Streetlight No. 5771 located in the median of Newport Center Drive PA2021-039 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node NWPTB_006 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. PA2021-039 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 •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_006 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. PA2021-039 4 •AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right‐ of‐way. (Lat/Long 33.613972, ‐117.877944). The proposed node is located in the median. •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 in a commercial area near an outdoor parking lot. • 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_NWPTB_006 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 5771 located in the median •Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell .ATT OMNf .ANirENNA .ATT RRU;S AND SPD IN'!S IDE· INIEGRA TED 1PotE CONCEALMENT .SHROUD ~ ~ ~AT&T -=-- PA2021-039 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 5771 located in the median on Newport Center Drive •Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location PA2021-039 6 •Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is approximately 1022’ northwest of Anacapa Dr. and 103’ south 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 also considered but was not chosen because this alternative site is located a bit further away from the power source which would require additional construction to get power to this location. •Another reason the site was not chosen was because it was a bit closer to the palm trees than our proposed node. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 –Alternative Site #1 City streetlight pole located in the median of Newport Center Drive approximately 1022’ northwest of Anacapa Dr. PA2021-039 7 •Alternative Site #2 is also a steel double luminaire streetlight located in the public right‐ of‐way. The site is located approximately 235 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 three reasons. •First, the location is just outside of the servicing sector. •Second, the location is located in a narrower portion of the median near the turn lane and our foundation may not fit within this part of the median. •Third, the selection of this location would require considerable amount of construction to get power to the location. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 –Alternative Site #2 City streetlight pole located 235’ east of our proposed location and 918’ northwest of Anacapa Dr. PA2021-039 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 three reasons. •First, a small cell at this location would be more visible to oncoming traffic. •Second, this alternate location is in the narrowest portion of the median and the foundation would not fit in this location. •Third, this alternate location is furthest from the servicing sector and would fail to meet the coverage objectives. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 –Alternative Site #3 City streetlight pole located in the median of the Newport Center Drive circle approximately 803’ northwest of Anacapa Dr. PA2021-039 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_06 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_006 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. 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