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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2021-311_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_BEACH_005 Alternative Sites Analysis December 16, 2021 City Streetlight No. 0934 located in the right of way on Avocado Ave. PA2021-311 2 Map of Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 and Alternative Sites On this aerial map, AT&T’s proposed Small Cell Node BEACH_005 is designated by a yellow marker and the alternative sites are identified by red markers. PA2021-311 3 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 •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_BEACH_005 will improve signal quality and capacity within AT&T’s wireless network in this portion of Newport Beach. PA2021-311 4 •AT&T proposes to place a Small Cell Node on a replacement streetlight pole in the public right‐ of‐way. (Lat/Long 33.619461, ‐117.936600). The proposed node is located in the public right of way on W. Balboa Blvd. near 205 41st Street. •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 on Balboa Blvd. near residences on 41st Street. • 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_BEACH_005 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 0934 located in the public right of way on W. Balboa Blvd. near 205 41st Street •Photo Simulation of Proposed Small Cell PA2021-311 5 Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 -Proposed Location City Streetlight No. 0934 located in the public right of way on W. Balboa Blvd. near 205 41st Street •Additional Photographs of Proposed Small Cell location PA2021-311 6 •Alternative Site #1, is a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located 100’ southwest of our proposed location on the east side of Balboa Blvd near 41st Street. •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 because it was close to the servicing sector but it was ultimately not chosen because of its close proximity to a wooden pole and tighter right of way space. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 –Alternative Site #1 City streetlight pole located on the east side of Balboa approximately 100’ southwest from our proposed location on the opposite side of Balboa Blvd. PA2021-311 7 •Alternative Site #2 is also a city owned concrete streetlight. It is located approximately 166’ northwest 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 not be feasible for two reasons: •First, there are gas lines and other substructure on this side of the street which do not allow enough room for the placement of the streetlight foundation. •Second, the right of way in this area appear to be narrower than our proposed location and would pose problems for pedestrians with disabilities to navigate around the new streetlight and the existing wood pole. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 –Alternative Site #2 City streetlight pole located on the east side of Balboa Blvd. near 42nd Street. PA2021-311 8 •Alternative Site #3, is a city owned streetlight located in the public right‐of‐way on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway approximately 205’ southeast from our proposed location near the residences on the corner of Balboa Blvd. and 40th Street. •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 located near the coverage objective area, it is not an ideal candidate because of the storm drain located near the current foundation of the streetlight. Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 –Alternative Site #3 City streetlight pole located on Balboa Blvd. near 40th Street. PA2021-311 9 Proposed Small Cell Node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 Conclusion •The proposed small cell node CRAN_RLOS_BEACH_005 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. PA2021-311 PA2021-311