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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2021-280_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_NWPTB_013 Alternative Sites Analysis November 16, 2021 SCE Streetlight No. 4327028E located in the right of way on Bison Ave. PA2021-280 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node NWPTB_013 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. PA2021-280 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 •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_013 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. PA2021-280 4 • AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right- of-way. (Lat/Long 33.637483, -117.860069). The proposed node is located on north side of Bison Ave. approximately 515’ east of Macarthur Blvd. • 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 the Bluffs Shopping Center and is the least intrusive of all the locations considered in this analysis because it is located away from residences and to the far end of the shopping center on Bison Ave. • 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_013 - Proposed Location SCE Streetlight No. 4327028E located in the public right of way on the North side of Bison Ave. • Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell PA2021-280 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 - Proposed Location SCE Streetlight No. 4327028E located in the public right of way on the North side of Bison Ave. • Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location PA2021-280 6 • Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the north side of Bison Ave. approximately 300’ west of Macarthur. • 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 our first choice selection prior to moving to the opposite side of Macarthur because it was closest to the original servicing sector. The site was ultimately not chosen because during our due diligence we discovered a great deal of underground substructure in the sidewalk that would have interfered with our ability to place the necessary foundation for the new streetlight. For this reason, we began looking for alternate candidates that would better serve this area. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 – Alternative Site #1 Streetlight pole located on the north side of Bison Ave. approximately 968’ west of the proposed location. PA2021-280 7 • Alternative Site #2 is also a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located on the north side of Bison Ave. between Belcourt Dr. and Macarthur Blvd. and is approximately 1200’ from our current 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 will not work because it is too close to the private property line. When doing our due diligence of this site we found that it would likely result in requiring us to place a good portion of our foundation on private property in order to keep the streetlight in the same location and also free of the substructure running in the sidewalk. Since this site could not be built we opted to move to candidates on the opposite side of Macarthur. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 – Alternative Site #2 Streetlight pole located on the north side of Bison Ave. approximately 145’ east of Belcourt Dr. PA2021-280 8 • Alternative Site #3, is an SCE owned streetlight located in the public right-of-way on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 175’ southwest from our proposed location on the residential side of Pacific Coast Highway. • 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 not preferred for the following reason(s): • While the pole is located near the coverage objective area and is certainly suitable as a candidate, we opted to go further east to stay away from the buildings and closer to the edge of the shopping center. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 – Alternative Site #3 Streetlight pole located on the north side of Bison Ave. near the Bluffs Shopping Center and approximately 230’ west of the proposed candidate. PA2021-280 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_NWPTB_013 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. PA2021-280 PA2021-280