HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-19; City Council; 17293; AT&T Wireless CUP 03-22CITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
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TITLE:
AT&T WIRELESS
CUP 03-22
DEPT. PLNA
Project application(s)
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Administrative Reviewed by and To be Reviewed -
Approvals Final at Planning Final at Council
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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That the City Council DIRECT the City Attorney to prepare documents approving the requested
Conditional Use Permit, CUP 03-22.
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ITEM EXPLANATION:
Number of antennas
Screening method
Radio Base Station (RBS)
Screening method
Air Conditioning units providedlrequired
Horizontal distance of antennas to nearest residence
Vertical distance relative to nearest residential pad
Curbside utility box
6 panel
Within faux chimney
240 square feet
Within faux garage
Yes, within faux garage
93 feet 103 feet
35 feet
Yes Yes, below grade
6 panel I 1 microwave
Painted to match tower
180 square feet
Within block wall enclosure
Yes, within enclosure
14 feet / 22’ to pool grade
In September of 2000, AT&T Wireless requested approval to install 6 wireless antennas and the
required utility boxes at 751 2 Cadencia. In October 2001, the City denied the request. Thereafter,
AT&T filed suit in the United States District Court alleging that the City unlawfully denied the
application. The U.S. District Court ruled in February 2003 that the City did in fact not have a basis
supported by substantial evidence to deny the application. The court’s ruling overturned the City’s
denial of the Conditional Use Permit and remanded the matter to the City to allow AT&T to install the
requested wireless equipment at 751 2 Cadencia.
Although, by court order, AT&T has the right to install a wireless facility at 7512 Cadencia Street,
AT&T has the opportunity to ask the City Council to consider an alternative location. This Conditional
Use Permit, submitted on June 19, 2003, requests approval for the alternative location at SDG&E
tower 173. In October 2000, a similar application submitted by GTE for this location was denied by
the City.
The following fact sheet, written analysis and exhibits will provide information to compare the
quantifiable pros and cons of each location.
FACT SHEET
LOCATION
751 2 Cadencia I SDG&E tower 173
Citv Policv 64, Wireless Communication Facilities
City Policy 64 is not applicable to AT&T’s request to locate on SDG&E Tower 173. However, the
policy has been referenced in determining a staff recommendation for City Council’s action.
LO CAT1 0 N GUIDELINES
Under the heading of Preferred locations, SDG&E tower 173 qualifies as a public utility installation in
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an open space zone and specifically as an installation on an existing lattice tower. The site at 7512
Cadencia Street does not qualify as any of the “preferred locations”.
Under the heading of Discouracred locations, SDG&E tower 173 is discouraged since it is within a
major power transmission corridor next to a residential zone. The site at 7512 Cadencia Street is
discouraged since it is within a residential zone.
Under the heading of Visibilitv to the Public, antennas affixed to SDG&E tower 173 will be visible to
the general public from a limited area on Esfera Street and will be visible from private properties
adjacent to and near the site. The RBS walled enclosure will only be visible from some private
properties adjacent to the site. The installation at 7512 Cadencia Street is proposed as a faux
chimney and garage additions that will be visible to the general public from limited areas on Cadencia
and Venado Streets and from some private properties adjacent to and near the site.
Under the heading of Collocation, the SDG&E tower 173 installation qualifies as “encouraged” since
it proposes to collocate with a major power transmission tower. The 7512 Cadencia Street location
does not include any collocation benefits.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Stealth Design and Ecruimnent call for antenna installation to visually blend into the background or
the surface on which it is mounted. Radio base station equipment is preferred to be located within
existing buildings or new screen structures must be treated to match nearby architecture or the
surrounding landscape. The SDG&E tower 173 installation proposes compliance in the form of
painting the antennas to match the color of the lattice tower and a block wall surrounding the RBS.
The 751 2 Cadencia Street installation satisfies the stealth design criteria by creating a faux chimney
and garage to house the antennas and RBS respectively.
PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES
Under the heading of Noise, all equipment must comply with City noise standards. The equipment
may not generate noise at a decibel level of 60 Cnel or more as measured five feet within the
property line of surrounding properties. The RBS for the SDG&E tower 173 installation is proposed
to be enclosed by a block wall. The equipment has been tested and will generate 74 decibels at its
peak. The equipment Cnel will be less because 1) Cnel is an average taken over a twenty-four hour
period and 2) the block wall enclosure has significant noise reduction properties. The equipment at
7512 Cadencia Street would be fully enclosed and will also not exceed city noise standards.
Under the heading of Liclhting, motion sensors should be used to turn security lights on and the use
of security lighting should be kept to a minimum. Neither the SDG&E tower 173 nor the 7512
Cadencia Street installation proposes the use of security lights.
Network Coverage
Based on information provided by AT&T, a single wireless facility on the SDG&E tower 173 site will
provide greater service coverage than a single facility at 7512 Cadencia Street. Network coverage equal to that achieved from an installation on the SDG&E tower can be achieved with the Cadencia
Street site and the addition of a second facility in the vicinity of Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa
Avenue. See exhibit “Network Coverage”.
Federal Communications Commission
No State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the
and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the
placement, construction,
environmental effects of
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radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the FCC regulations
concerning such emissions.
As a matter of information, it can be noted that the tower 173 proposal can be classified as a
“Categorically Excluded” facility. This classification by the FCC means that the combination of
technical factors associated with the project, like type of antenna, watts per channel and how high
above ground the antennas will be mounted, create an environment where compliance with the FCC
guideline limits for exposure is assumed. Because of the assumed compliance with FCC regulations,
no further environmental assessment relative to radio frequency emissions is required.
During the previous review of the 7512 Cadencia Street site, it was determined that the wireless
facility would operate well below the radio frequency levels considered safe by the FCC. Similar to
the SDG&E tower, no further evaluation relative to radio frequency emissions is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The construction and installation of small, new equipment facilities or structures is a Class 32
Categorical Exemption under the Environmental Quality Act (Guidelines section 15303). In addition,
the FCC requires compliance with radio frequency power density standards (ANSIAEEE C95.1-1992)
for the general public, therefore, the project will not have a significant adverse environmental impact
on the environment. No additional environmental analysis is required to comply with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City since installation and maintenance of the wireless facility
will be solely at the expense of the applicant.
EXHIBITS:
1. Location Map
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3.
4.
5.
6. Local Government Official’s Guide
7.
Distance Map: 7512 Cadencia Street
Distance Map: SDG&E Tower 173
Network Coverage: 7512 Cadencia Street
Network Coverage: SDG&E Tower 173
Exhibits “A - “F” (on file in the Planning Department)
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christer Westman, (760) 602-4614, cwest@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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Local and State Government
Advisory
Committee
A Local Government Official’s Guide to
Transmitting Antenna RF Emission Safety:
Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidaiace
June 2,2000
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A Local Government Official’s Guide to
Transmitting Antenna RF Emission Safety:
Rules, Procedures, and Practical Guidance
Over the past two years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its Local
and State Government Advisory Committee (LSGAC) have been working together to prepare a
voluntary guide to assist state and local governments in devising efficient procedures for
ensuring that the antenna facilities located in their communities comply with the FCC’s limits for
human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields. The attached guide is the
product of this joint effort.
We encourage state and local govemment officials to consult this guide when addressing
issues of facilities siting within their communities. This guide contains basic information, in a
form accessible to officials and citizens alike, that will alleviate misunderstandings in the
which contains detailed technical information regarding RF issues, and should continue to be
used and consulted for complex sites. The guide contains information, tables, and a model
checklist to assist state and local officials in identifying sites that do not raise concerns regarding
compliance with the Commission’s RF exposure limits. In many cases, the model checklist
offers a quick and effective way for state and local officials to establish that particular RF
facilities are unlikely to exceed specific federal guidelines that protect the public from the
environmental effects of RF emissions. Thus, we believe ths guide will facilitate federal, state,
and local governments working together to protect the public while bringing advanced and
innovative communications services to consumers as rapidly as possible. We hope and expect
that use of this guide will benefit state and local governments, service providers, and, most
importantly, the American public. .
complex area of RF emissions safety. This guide is not intended to-replace .QETBulletin 65, .-
We wish all of you good luck in your facilities siting endeavors.
William E. Kennard, Chairman
Federal Communications Commission
Kenneth S. Fellman, Chair
Local and State Government
Advisory Committee
FCCLSGAC @a1 Official’s Guide to RF
A LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL’S GUIDE TO TRANSMITTING ANTENNA FW
EMISSION SAFETY: RULES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
A common question raised in discussions about the siting of wireless telecommunications and
broadcast antennas is, “Will this tower create any health concerns for our citizens?” We have
designed this guide to provide you with information and guidance in devising efficient
procedures for assuring that the antenna facilities located in your community comply with the
Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s) limits for human exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) electromagnetic fields.’
We have included a checklist and tables to help you quickly identify siting applications that do
not raise RF exposure concerns. Appendix A to this guide contains a checklist that you may use
to identify “categorically excluded” facilities that are unlikely to cause RF exposures in excess of
the FCC’s guidelines. Appendix B contains tables and figures that set forth, for some of the
most common types of facilities, “worst case” distances beyond which there is no realistic
possibility that exposure could exceed the FCC’s guidelines. - - - -4----
As discussed below, FCC rules require transmitting facilities to comply with RF exposure
guidelines. The limits established in the guidelines are designed to protect the public health with
a very large margin of safety. These limits have been endorsed by federal health and safety
agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration.
The FCC’s rules have been upheld by a Federal Court of Appeals.* As discussed below, most
facilities create maximum exposures that are only a small fraction of the limits. Moreover, the
limits themselves are many times below levels that are generally accepted as having the potential
to cause adverse health effects. Nonetheless, it is recognized that any instance of noncompliance
with the guidelines is potentially very serious, and the FCC has therefore implemented
procedures to enforce compliance with its rules. At the same time, state and local governments
may wish to verify compliance with the FCC’s exposure limits in order to protect their own
citizens. As a state or local government official, you can play an important role in ensuring that
innovative and beneficial communications services are provided in a manner that is consistent
with public health and safety.
This document addresses only the issue of compliance with RF exposure limits established by
the FCC. It does not address other issues such as construction, siting, permits, inspection,
zoning, environmental review, and placement of antenna facilities within communities. Such
issues fall generally under the jurisdiction of states and local governments, within the limits
imposed for personal wireless service facilities by Section 332(c)(7) of the Communications
’ This guide is intended to complement, but not to replace, the FCC’s OET Bulletin 65, “Evaluating Compliance
with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields,” August 1997. Bulletin 65
can be obtained from the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (phone: 202-418-2464 or e-mail:
rfsafety@fcc.gov). Bulletin 65 can also be accessed and downloaded from the FCC’s “RF Safety” website:
http:/Jm. fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety.
See Cellular Phone TasYorce v. FCC, 205 F.3d 82 (2d Cir. 2000).
FCCLSGAC (local Official’s Guide to‘RF ” ’
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This document is not intended to provide legal guidance regarding the scope of state or local
government authority under Section 332(c)(7) or any other provision of law. Section 332(~)(7)~
generally preserves state and local authority over decisions regarding the placement,
construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities: subject to specific
limitations set forth in Section 332(c)(7). Among other things, Section 332(c)(7) provides that
“[n]o State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement,
construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the
environmental effects of radio fiequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with
the [FCC’s] regulations concerning such emissions.” The full text of Section 332(c)(7) is set
forth in Appendix C.
State and local governments and the FCC may differ regarding the extent of state and local legal
authority under Section 332(c)(7) and other provisions of law. To the extent questions arise
regarding such authority, they are being addressed by the courts. Rather than address these legal
questions, this document recognizes that, as a practical matter,state and-localgoy.ernments have ._
a role to play in ensuring compliance with the FCC’s limits, and it provides guidance to assist
you in effectively fulfilling that role. The twin goals of this document are: (1) to define and
promote locally-adaptable procedures that will provide you, as a local official concerned about
transmitting antenna emissions, with adequate assurance of compliance, while (2), at the same
time, avoiding the imposition of unnecessary burdens on either the local government process or
the FCC’s licensees.
First, we’ll start with a summary of the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and some background
information that you’ll find helpful. Next, we’ll review the FCC’s procedures for verifjlng
compliance with the guidelines and enforcing its rules. Finally, we’ll offer you some practical
guidance to help you determine if personal wireless service facilities may raise compliance
concerns. Note, however, that this guide is only intended to help you distinguish sites that are
unlikely to raise compliance concerns from those that may raise compliance concerns, not to
identify sites that are out of compliance. Detailed technical information necessary to determine
compliance for individual sites is contained in the FCC’s OET Bulletin 65 (see footnote 1,
above).
47 U.S.C. 5 332(c)(7). Under limited circumstances, the FCC also plays a role in the siting of wireless facilities.
Specifically, the FCC reviews applications for facilities that fall within certain environmental categories under the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), see 47 C.F.R. 5 1.1307(a). Antenna structures that are over
200 feet in height or located near airport runways must be marked or lighted as specified by the Federal Aviation
Administration and must be registered with the FCC, see 47 C.F.R. Part 17.
Section 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act is identical to Section 704(a) of the Telecommunications Act of
1996.
“Personal wireless services” generally includes wireless telecommunications services that are interconnected with
the public telephone network and are offered commercially to the public. Examples include cellular and similar
services (such as Personal Communications Service or “PCS”), paging and similar services, certain dispatch
services, and services that use wireless technology to provide telephone service to a fured location such as a home or
office.
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Before we start, however, let’s take a short tour of the radiofrequency spectrum. RF signals may
be transmitted over a wide range of fiequencies. The frequency of an RF signal is expressed in
terms of cycles per second or “Hertz,” abbreviated “Hz.” One kilohertz (kHz) equals one
thousand Hz, one megahertz (MHz) equals one million Hz, and one gigahertz (GHz) equals one
billion Hz. In the figure below, you’ll see that AM radio signals are at the lower end of the RF
spectrum, while other radio services, such as analog and digital TV (DTV), cellular and PCS
telephony, and point-to-point microwave services are much higher in frequency.
Shortwave Radi
AM Band
Cordless Cordless Cordless. Phones Phones Phones
Microwaves Aircraft
Ham
P.C.S. Phones CB VHF VHF UHF
TV+DTV - N+DN N+DW---
Cellular Phone Ham Pagers
FM Band
3 Mh 30 Mhz 300 Mh 3000 Mh
As the frequency increases, the wavelength of the transmitted signal decreases b
Mhz = Megahertz = Millions of cycles per second Illustration 1
The FCC’s limits for maximum permissible exposure (MPE) to RF emissions depend on the
frequency or frequencies that a person is exposed to. Different frequencies may have different
MPE levels. Later in this document we’ll show you how this relationship of frequency to MPE
limit works.
I. The FCC’s RF Exposure Guidelines and Rules.
Part 1 of the FCC’s Rules and Regulations contains provisions implementing the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). NEPA requires all federal agencies to evaluate the
potential environmental significance of an agency action. Exposure to RF energy has been
identified by the FCC as a potential environmental factor that must be considered before a
facility, operation or transmitter can be authorized or licensed. The FCC’s requirements dealing
with RF exposure can be found in Part 1 of its rules at 47 C.F.R. 3 1.1307(b). The exposure
limits themselves are specified in 47 C.F.R. 3 1.13 10 in terms of frequency, field strength, power
density and averaging time. Facilities and transmitters licensed and authorized by the FCC
either comply with these guidelines or else an applicant must file an Environmental Assessment
(EA) with the FCC as specified in 47 C.F.R. 5 1.1301 et seq. An EA is an official document
required by the FCC’s rules whenever an action may have a significant environmental impact
(see discussion below). In practice, however, a potential environmental RF exposure problem is
typically resolved before an EA would become necessary. Therefore, compliance with the
FCC’s RF guidelines constitutes a de facto threshold for obtaining FCC approval to construct or
operate a station or transmitter. The FCC guidelines are based on exposure criteria
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recommended in 1986 by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
(NO) and on the 1991 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) and later adopted as a standard by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI/IEEE C95.1- 1992).
The FCC’s guidelines establish separate MPE limits for ‘‘general populatioduncontrolled
exposure” and for “occupationalkontrolled exposure.” The general populatioduncontrolled
limits set the maximum exposure to which most people may be subjected. People in this group
include the general public not associated with the installation and maintenance of the
transmitting equipment. Higher exposure limits are permitted under the “occupationalkontrolled
exposure” category, but only for persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment
(e.g., wireless radio engineers, technicians). To qualify for the occupationalkontrolled exposure
category, exposed persons must be made fully aware of the potential for exposure (e.g., through
training), and they must be able to exercise control over their exposure. In addition, people
passing through a location, who are made aware of the potential for exposure, may be exposed
under the occupationakontrolled criteria. The MPE limits adopted by the FEbr
occupationalkontrolled and general populatioduncontrolled exposure incorporate a substantial
margin of safety and have been established to be well below levels generally accepted as having
the potential to cause adverse health effects.
Determining whether a potential health hazard could exist with respect to a given transmitting
antenna is not always a simple matter. Several important factors must be considered in making
that determination. They include the following: (1) What is the frequency of the RF signal being
transmitted? (2) What is the operating power of the transmitting station and what is the actual
power radiated from the antenna? (3) How long will someone be exposed to the RF signal at a
given distance from the antenna? (4) What other antennas are located in the area, and what is the
exposure from those antennas? We’ll explore each of these issues in greater detail below.
For all fiequency ranges at which FCC licensees operate, Section 1.13 10 of the FCC’s rules
establishes maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits to which people may be exposed. The
MPE limits vary by fiequency because of the different absorptive properties of the human body
at different frequencies when exposed to whole-body RF fields. Section 1.13 10 establishes MPE
limits in terms of “electric field strength,” “magnetic field strength,” and “far-field equivalent
power density” (power density). For most frequencies used by the wireless services, the most
relevant measurement is power density. The MPE limits for power density are given in terms of
“milliwatts per square centimeter” or mW/cm*. One milliwatt equals one thousandth of one watt
(1/1000 of a watt).7 In terms of power density, for a given frequency the FCC MPE limits can be
interpreted as specifying the maximum rate that energycan be transferred (ie., the power) to a
square centimeter of a person’s body over a period of time (either 6 or 30 minutes, as explained
Power travels from a transmitter through cable or other connecting device to the radiating antenna. “Operating
power of the transmitting station” refers to the power that is fed from the transmitter (transmitter output power) into
the cable or connectihg device. “Actual power radiated from the antenna” is the transmitter output power minus the
power lost (power losses) in the connecting device plus an apparent increase in power (if any) due to the design of
the antenna. Radiated power is often specified in terms of “effective radiated power” or “EW or “effective
isotropic radiated power” or “EW (see footnote 14).
Thus, by way of illustration, it takes 100,000 milliwatts of power to fully illuminate a 100 watt light bulb. 7
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below). In practice, however, since it is unrealistic to measure separately the exposure of each
square centimeter of the body, actual compliance with the FCC limits on RF emissions should be
determined by “spatially averaging” a person’s exposure over the projected area of an adult
human body (this concept is discussed in the FCC’s OET Bulletin 65).
For determining compliance, exposure is averaged over the approximate projected area of the body.
.- -\--- Power decreases as the dktance from the antenna increases. 1
Illustration 2
Electric field strength and magnetic field strength are used to measure “near field” exposure. At
frequencies below 300 MHz, these are typically the more relevant measures of exposure, and
power density values are given primarily for reference purposes. However, evaluation of far-
field equivalent power density exposure may still be appropriate for evaluating exposure in some
such cases. For frequencies above 300 MHz, only one field component need be evaluated, and
exposure is usually more easily characterized in terms of power density. Transmitters and
antennas that operate at 300 MHz or lower include radio broadcast stations, some television
broadcast stations, and certain personal wireless service facilities (e.g., some paging stations).
Most personal wireless services, including all cellular and PCS, as well as some television
broadcast stations, operate at frequencies above 300 MHz. (See Illustration 1 .)
As noted above, the MPE limits are specified as time-averaged exposure limits. This means that
exposure can be averaged over the identified time interval (30 minutes for general
populatioduncontrolled exposure or 6 minutes for occupationallcontrolled exposure). However,
for the case of exposure of the general public, time averaging is usually not applied because of
uncertainties over exact exposure conditions and difficulty in controlling time of exposure.
Therefore, the typical conservative approach is to assume that any RF exposure to the general
public will be continuous. The FCC’s limits for exposure at different frequencies are shown in
Illustration 3, below:
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Frequency
(MHz) 0.3-3.0
3.0-30
30-300
300-1 500
1500-100.000
Range
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Electric Field Magnetic Field Strength Power Density Averaging Time
WIm) (Nm) (mW/cm2) (minutes)
614 1.63 (1 OO)* 6
18421f 4.89lf (900/p)* 6
61.4 0.163 1 .o 6 -- -- W300 6 -- -- 5 6
Strength (E) (HI (9 /E[*, [HI* or s
Illustration 3. FCC Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE)
(A) Limits for OccupationaYControlled Exposure
(B) Limits for General Population/Uncontroled Exposure
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f = frequency in MHz *Plane-wave equivalent power density
NOTE 1 : OccupationaVcontrolled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment
provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Limits for
occupationallcontrolled exposure also apply in situations when an individual is transient through a location where
occupationalkontrolled limits apply provided he or she is made aware of the potential for exposure.
NOTE 2: General population/uncontrolled exposures apply in situations in which the general public may be exposed, or in which
persons that are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot
exercise control over their exposure.
Finally, it is important to understand that the FCC’s limits apply cumulatively to all sources of
RF emissions affecting a given area. A common example is where two or more wireless
operators have agreed to share the cost of building and maintaining a tower, and to place their
antennas on that joint structure. In such a case, the total exposure from the two facilities taken
together must be within the FCC guidelines, or else an EA will be required.
A. Categorically Excluded Facilities
The Commission has determined through calculations and technical analysis that due to their low
power or height above ground level, many facilities by their very nature are highly unlikely to
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cause human exposures in excess of the guideline limits, and operators of those facilities are
exempt from routinely having to determine compliance. Facilities with these characteristics are
considered "categorically excluded" from the requirement for routine environmental processing
for RF exposure.
Section l.l307(b)( 1) of the Commission's rules sets forth which facilities are categorically
excluded.' If a facility is categorically excluded, an applicant or licensee may ordinarily assume
compliance with the guideline limits for exposure. However, an applicant or licensee must
evaluate and determine compliance for a facility that is otherwise categorically excluded if
specifically requested to do so by the FCC.' If potential environmental significance is found as a
result, an EA must be filed with the FCC.
No radio or television broadcast facilities are categorically excluded. Thus, broadcast applicants
and licensees must affirmatively determine their facility's compliance with the guidelines before
construction, and upon every facility modification or license renewal application. With respect
to personal wireless services, a cellular facility is categorically-excludedif thctoaal effective
radiated power (ERJ?) of all channels operated by the licensee at a site is 1000 watts or less. If
the facility uses sectonzed antennas, only the total effective radiated power in each direction is
considered. Examples of a 3 sector and a single sector antenna array are shown below:
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Example of a 3 sector antenna array
Sector C Antenna Array
Illustration 4
Example of a single sector antenna array
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Single Sector Antenna Array
"The appropriate exposure limits . . . are generally applicable to all facilities, operations and transmitters regulated
by the Commission. However, a determination of compliance with the exposure limits . . . (routine environmental
evaluation), and preparation of an EA if the limits are exceeded, is necessary only for facilities, operations and
transmitters that fall into the categories listed in table 1 [of 0 1.13071, or those specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this
section. All other facilities, operations and transmitters are categorically excluded from making studies or preparing
an EA . . ."
See 47 C.F.R 0 1.1307(c) and (d).
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In addition, a cellular facility is categorically excluded, regardless of its power, if it is not
mounted on a building and the lowest point of the antenna is at least 10 meters (about 33 feet)
above ground level. A broadband PCS antenna array is categorically excluded if the total
effective radiated power of all channels operated by the licensee at a site (or all channels in any
one direction, in the case of sectorized antennas) is 2000 watts or less. Like cellular, another
way for a broadband PCS facility to be categorically excluded is if it is not mounted on a
building and the lowest point of the antenna is at least 10 meters (about 33 feet) above ground
level. The power threshold for categorical exclusion is higher for broadband PCS than for
cellular because broadband PCS operates at a higher frequency where exposure limits are less
restrictive. For categorical exclusion thresholds for other personal wireless services, consult
Table 1 of Section 1.1307(b)(1).'0
For your convenience, we have developed the checklist in Appendix A that may be used to
streamline the process of determining whether a proposed facility is categorically excluded.
You are encouraged to adopt the use of this checklist in your jurisdiction, although such use is
not mandatory. - - .- ----- .-
B. What If An Applicant Or Licensee Wants To Exceed The Limits Shown
In Illustration 3?
Any FCC applicant or licensee who wishes to construct or operate a facility that, by itself or in
combination with other sources of emissions (ie., other transmitting antennas), may cause
human exposures in excess of the guideline limits must file an Environmental Assessment (EA)
with the FCC. Where more than one antenna is collocated (for example, on a single tower or
rooftop or at a hilltop site), the applicant must take into consideration &l of the FW power
transmitted by all of the antennas when determining maximum exposure levels. Compliance at
an existing site is the shared responsibility of all licensees whose transmitters produce exposure
levels in excess of 5% of the applicable exposure limit. A new applicant is responsible for
compliance (or submitting an EA) at a multiple-use site if the proposed transmitter would cause
non-compliance and if it would produce exposure levels in excess of 5% of the applicable limit."
An applicant or licensee is not permitted to construct or operate a facility that would result in
exposure in excess of the guideline limits until the FCC has reviewed the EA and either found no
significant environmental impact, or pursued further environmental processing including the
preparation of a formal Environmental Impact Statement. As a practical matter, however, this
process is almost never invoked for FW exposure issues because applicants and licensees
normally undertake corrective actions to ensure compliance with the guidelines before
submitting an application to the FCC.
Unless a facility is categorically excluded (explained above), the FCC's rules require a licensee
to evaluate a proposed or existing facility's compliance with the RF exposure guidelines and to
lo Table 1 of 4 1.1307@)( 1) is reproduced in Appendix A to this guide.
'I For more information, see OET Bulletin 65, or see 47 CFR §1.1307@)(3).
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determine whether an EA is required. In the case of broadcast licensees, who are required to
obtain a construction permit from the FCC, this evaluation is required before the application for a
construction permit is filed, or the facility is constructed. In addition, if a facility requires the
filing of an EA for any reason other than RF emissions, the RF evaluation must be performed
before the EA is filed. Factors other than RF emissions that may require the filing of an EA are
set out in 47 C.F.R. 9 1.1307(a). Otherwise, new facilities that do not require FCC-issued
construction permits should be evaluated before they are placed in operation. The FCC also
requires its licensees to evaluate existing facilities and operations that are categorically
excluded if the licensee seeks to modify its facilities or renew its license. These requirements are
intended to enhance public safety by requiring periodic site compliance reviews.
I All facilities that were placed in service before October 15, 1997 (when the current RF exposure
guidelines became effective) are expected to comply with the current guidelines no later than
September 1,2000, or the date of a license renewal, whichever is earlier.12 If a facility cannot
meet the September 1,2000, date, the licensee of that facility
Section l.l307(b) of the FCC's rules requires the licensee to provide the FGCwiih technical
information showing the basis for its determination of compliance upon request. ,
file an EA by that date.
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11. How the FCC Verifies Compliance with and Enforces Its Rules.
A. Procedures Upon Initial Construction, Modification, and Renewal.
The FCC's procedures for verifying that a new facility, or a facility that is the subject of a facility
modification or license renewal application, will comply with the RF exposure rules vary
depending upon the service involved. Applications for broadcast services (for example, AM and
FM stations, and television stations) are reviewed by the FCC's Mass Media Bureau (MMB). As
part of every relevant application, the MMl3 requires an applicant to submit an explanation of
what steps will be taken to limit FW exposure and comply with FCC guidelines. The applicant
must certify that RF exposure procedures will be coordinated with all collocated entities (usually
other stations at a common transmitter site or hill or mountain peak). If the submitted explanation
does not adequately demonstrate a facility's compliance with the guidelines, the MMB will
require additional supporting data before granting the application.
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WB) reviews personal wireless service applications
(for cellular, PCS, SMR, etc.). For those services that operate under blanket area licenses,
including cellular and PCS, the license application and renewal form require the applicant to
certify whether grant of the application would have a significant environmental impact so as to
require submission of an EA. The applicant's answer to this question covers &l of the facilities
sites included within the area of the license.
For those services that continue to be licensed by site (e.g., certain paging renewals), the WB
requires a similar certification on the application form for each site. To comply with the FCC's
rules, an applicant must determine its own compliance before completing this certification for
'* Prior to October 15, 1997, the Commission applied a different set of substantive guidelines.
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every site that is not categorically excluded. The WTB does not, however, routinely require the
submission of any information supporting the determination of compliance.
B. Procedures For Responding To Complaints About Existing Facilities.
The FCC frequently receives inquiries from members of the public as to whether a particular site
complies with the RF exposure guidelines. Upon receiving these inquiries, FCC staff may ask the
inquiring party to describe the site at issue. In many instances, the information provided by the
inquiring party does not raise any concern that the site could exceed the limits in the guidelines.
FCC staff will then inform the inquiring party of this determination.
In some cases, the information provided by the inquiring party does not preclude the possibility
that the limits could be exceeded. Under these circumstances, FCC staff may ask the licensee
who operates the facility to supply information demonstrating its compliance. FCC staff may
relevant physical attributes. Usually, the information obtained in this manner is sufficient to
establish compliance. If compliance is established in this way, FCC staff will inform the
inquiring party of this determination.
also inspect the site to determine whether it is accessible to the-public, ad eLqine other .-
In some instances, a licensee may be unable to provide information sufficient to establish
compliance with the guideline limits. In these cases, FCC staff may test the output levels of
individual facilities and evaluate the physical installation. Keep in mind, however, that instances
in which physical testing is necessary to verify compliance are relatively rare.
If a site is found to be out of compliance with the RF guidelines, the FCC will require the
licensees at the site to remedy the situation. Depending on the service and the nature and extent
of the violation, these remedies can include, for example, an immediate reduction in power, a
modification of safety barriers, or a modification of the equipment or its installation. Actions
necessary to bring a site into compliance are the shared responsibility of all licensees whose
facilities cause exposures in that area that exceed 5% of the applicable MPE limit. In addition,
licensees may be subject to sanctions for violating the FCC’s rules andor for misrepresentation.
The FCC is committed to responding fully, promptly, and accurately to all inquiries regarding
compliance with the RF exposure guidelines, and to taking swift and appropriate action
whenever the evidence suggests potential noncompliance. To perform this function effectively,
however, the FCC needs accurate information about potentially problematic situations. By
applying the principles discussed in this guide about RF emissions, exposure and the FCC’s
guidelines, state and local officials can fulfill a vital role in identifying and winnowing out
situations that merit further attention.
111. Practical Guidance Regarding Compliance.
This section is intended to provide some general guidelines that can be used to identify sites that
should not raise serious questions about compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. Sites that
don’t fall into the categories described here may still meet the guidelines, but the determination
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of compliance will not be as straightforward. In such cases, a detailed review may be required.
The tables and graphs shown in Appendix B are intended only to assist in distinguishing sites
that should not raise serious issues from sites that may require Mer inquiry. They are not
intended for use in identifylng sites that are out of compliance. As noted above, the factozhat
can affect exposure at any individual site, particularly a site containing multiple facilities, are too
numerous and subtle to be practically encompassed within this framework.
Applying the basic principles discussed in this guide should allow you to eliminate a large
number of sites from further consideration with respect to health concerns. You may find it
useful to contact a qualified radio engineer to assist you in your inquiry. Many larger cities and
counties, and most states, have radio engineers on staff or under contract. In smaller
jurisdictions, we recommend you seek initial assistance from other jurisdictions, universities that
have RF engineering programs, or perhaps the engineer in charge of your local broadcast
stat ion( s) .
We’ll exclude any discussion of broadcast sites. As explained before, broadcast licensees are
required to submit site-specific information on each facility to the FCC for review, and that
information is publicly available at the station as long as the application is pending. The focus in
this section is on personal wireless services, particularly cellular and broadband PCS, the
services that currently require the largest numbers of new and modified facilities. Many other
personal wireless services, however, such as pagin services, operate in approximately the same
frequency ranges as cellular and broadband PCS. ’’ Much of the information here is broadly
applicable to those services as well, and specific information is provided in Appendix B for
paging and narrowband PCS operations over frequency bands between 901 and 940 MHz.
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Finally, this section only addresses the general populatioduncontrolled exposure guidelines,
since compliance with these guidelines generally causes the most concern to state and local
governments. Compliance with occupationaVcontrolled exposure limits should be examined
independently.
A. Categorically Excluded Facilities.
As a first step in evaluating a siting application for compliance with the FCC’s guidelines, you
will probably want to consider whether the facility is categorically excluded under the FCC’s
rules from routine evaluation for compliance. The checklist in Appendix A will guide you in
making this determination. Because categorically excluded facilities are unlikely to cause any
exposure in excess of the FCC’s guidelines, determination that a facility is categorically
excluded should generally suffice to end the inquiry.
B. Single Facility Sites.
If a wireless telecommunications facility is not categorically excluded, you may want to evaluate
potential exposure using the methods discussed below and the tables and figures in Appendix B.
l3 The major exception is fixed wireless services, which often operate at much higher fiequencies. In addition, some
paging and other licensees operate at lower frequencies
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If you "run the numbers" using the conservative approaches promoted in this paper and the site
in question does not exceed these values, then you generally need look no further. Alternately, if
the "numbers" don't pass muster, you may have a genuine concern. But remember, there may be
other factors (i. e., power level, height, blockages, etc.) that contribute to whether the site
complies with FCC guidelines.
Where a site contains only one antenna array, the maximum exposure at any point in the
horizontal plane can be predicted by calculations. The tables and graphs in Appendix B show the
maximum distances in the horizontal plane from an antenna at which a person could possibly be
exposed in excess of the guidelines at various levels of effective radiated power (ERP).14 Thus, if
people are not able to come closer to an antenna than the applicable distance shown in Appendix
B, there should be no cause for concern about exposure exceeding the FCC guidelines. The
tables and graphs apply to the following wireless antennas: (1) cellular omni-directional
antennas (Table B1-1 and Figure Bl-1); (2) cellular sectorized antennas (Table B1-2 and Figure
B1-2); (3) broadband PCS sectorized antennas (Table B1-3 and Figure B1-3);15 and (4) high-
power (900 MHz-band) paging antennas (Table B 1-4 and Figure B1-4)- Tatk&1-4 and Figure .
B1-4 can also be used for omni-directional, narrowband (900 MHz) PCS antennas. Note that
both tables and figures in Appendix B have been provided. In some cases it may be easier to use
a table to estimate exposure distances, but figures may also be used when a more precise value is
needed that may not be listed in a table.
.
It's important to note that the predicted distances set forth in Appendix B are based on a very
conservative, "worst case" scenario. In other words, Appendix B identifies the furthest distance
from the antenna that presents even a remote realistic possibility of FW exposure that could
exceed the FCC guidelines. The power levels are based on the approximate maximum number of
channels thai an operator is likely to operate at one site. It is hrther assumed that each channel
operates with the maximum power permitted under the FCC's rules and that all of these channels
are "on" simultaneously, an unlikely scenario. This is a very conservative assumption. In reality,
most sites operate at a fraction of the maximum permissible power and many sites use fewer than
the maximum number of channels. Therefore, actual exposure levels would be expected to be
well below the predicted values. Another mitigating factor could be the presence of intervening
structures, such as walls, that will reduce RF exposure by variable amounts. For all these
reasons, the values given in these tables and graphs are considered to be quite conservative and
should over-predict actual exposure levels.
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ERP is the apparent effective amount of power leaving the transmit antenna. The ERP is determined by factors
including but not limited to transmitter output power, coaxial line loss between the transmitter and the antenna, and
the "gain" (focusing effect) of the antenna. In some cases, power may also be expressed in terms of EIRP (effective
isotropically radiated power). Therefore, for convenience, the tables in Appendix B also include a column for
EIRP. ERP and EIRP are related by the mathematical expression: (1.64) X ERP = EIRP.
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Is Because broadband PCS antennas are virtually always sectorized, no information is provided for omni-directional
PCS antennas.
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t [Power decreases as the distance from the antenna increases
.---- - - .- Illustration 5
Personal wireless service antennas typically do not emit high levels of RF energy directed above
or below the horizontal plane of the antenna. Although the precise amount of energy transmitted
outside the horizontal plane will depend upon the type of antenna used, we are aware of no
wireless antennas that produce significant non-horizontal transmissions. Thus, exposures even a
small distance below the horizontal plane of these antennas would be significantly less than in
the horizontal plane. As discussed above, the tables and figures in Appendix B show distances in
the horizontal plane fi-om typical antennas at which exposures could potentially exceed the
guidelines, assuming “worst case” operating conditions at maximum possible power levels. In
any direction other than horizontal, including diagonal or straight down, these ‘’worst case”
distances would be significantly less.
Where unidirectional antennas are used, exposure levels within or outside the horizontal plane in
directions other than those where the antennas are aimed will typically be insignificant. In
addition, many new antennas are being designed with shielding capabilities to minimize
emissions in undesired directions.
C. Multiple Facility Sites.
Where multiple facilities are located at a single site, the FCC’s rules require the total exposure
from all facilities to fall within the guideline limits, unless an EA is filed and approved. In such
cases, however, calculations of predicted exposure levels and overall evaluation of the site may
become much more complicated. For example, different transmitters at a site may operate
different numbers of channels, or the operating power per channel may vary fi-om transmitter to
transmitter. Transmitters may also operate on different fiequencies (for example, one antenna
array may belong to a PCS operator, while the other belongs to a cellular operator). A large
number of variables such as these make the calculations more time consuming, and make it
difficult to apply a simple rule-of-thumb test. See the following illustration.
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(Power decreases as the distance from the antenna increases
Illustration 6
However, we can be overly conservative and estimate a "worst case" exposure distance for
compliance by assuming that the total power (e.g., ERP) of all transmitting antennas at the site is
concentrated in the antenna that is closest to the area in question. (In the illustration above, this
would be the antenna that is mounted lower on the building.) Then the values in the tables and
graphs in Appendix B may be used as if this were the only antenna at the site, with radiated
power equal to the sum of the actual radiated power of all antennas at the site. Actual RF
exposure at any point will always be less than the exposure calculated using these assumptions.
Thus, if people are not able to come closer to a group of antennas than the applicable distance
shown in Appendix B using these assumptions, there should be no cause for concern about
exposure exceeding the FCC guidelines. This is admittedly an extremely conservative procedure,
but it may be of assistance in making a "first cut" at eliminating sites from hrther consideration.
IV. Conclusion.
We've highlighted many of the most common concerns and questions raised by the siting of
wireless telecommunications and broadcast antennas. Applying the principles outlined in this
guide will allow you to make initial conservative judgments about whether RF emissions are or
should be of concern, consistent with the FCC's rules.
As we have explained, when first evaluating a siting application for compliance with the FCC's
guidelines, you will probably want to consider whether the facility is categorically excluded
under the FCC's rules from routine evaluation for compliance. The checklist in Appendix A will
guide you in making this determination. Because categorically excluded facilities are unlikely to
cause any exposure in excess of the FCC's guidelines, determination that a facility is
categorically excluded should generally suffice to end the inquiry.
If a wireless telecommunications facility is not categorically excluded, you may want to evaluate
potential exposure using the methods discussed in Part 111 of this paper and the tables and figures
in Appendix B. If the site in question does not exceed the values, then you generally need look
no further. Alternately, if the values don't pass muster, you may have a genuine concern. But
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remember, there may be other factors (i.e., power level, height, blockages, etc.) that contribute to
whether the site complies with FCC guidelines.
If you have questions about compliance, your initial point of exploration should be with the
facilities operator in question. That operator is required to understand the FCC’s rules and to
know how to apply them in specific cases at specific sites. If, after diligently pursuing answers
from the operator, you still have genuine questions regarding compliance, you should contact the
FCC at one of the numbers listed below. Provision of the information identified in the checklist
in Appendix A may assist the FCC in evaluating your inquiry.
General Information: Compliance and Information Bureau, (888) CALL-FCC
Concerns About RF Emissions Exposure at a Particular Site: Office of Engineering and
Technology, RF Safety Program, phone (202) 418-2464, FAX (202) 418-1918, e-mail
rfsafety@fcc.gov
Licensing and Site Information Regarding Wireless Telecommunications Services:
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Commercial Wireless Division, (202) 4 18-0620
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Licensing and Site Information Regarding Broadcast Radio Services: Mass Media
Bureau, Audio Services Division, (202) 41 8-2700
Licensing and Site Information Regarding Television Service (Including DTV): Mass
Media Bureau, Video Services Division, (202) 418-1600
Also, note that the RF Safety Program Web site is a valuable source of general information on
the topic of potential biological effects and hazards of RF energy. For example, OET recently
updated its OET Bulletin 56 (“Questions and Answers about Biological Effects and Potential
Hazards of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields”). This latest version is available from the
program and can be accessed and downloaded fkom the FCC’s web site at:
http ://www. fcc .gov/oet/Ifsafety/
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Optional Checklist for Determination
Of Whether a Facility is Categorically Excluded
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Optional Checklist for Local Government
To Determine Whether a Facility is Categorically Excluded
Purpose: The FCC has determined that many wireless facilities are unlikely to cause human
exposures in excess of RF exposure guidelines. Operators of those facilities are exempt from
routinely having to determine their compliance. These facilities are termed “categorically
excluded.” Section 1.1307(b)( 1) of the Commission’s rules defines those categorically excluded
facilities. This checklist will assist state and local government agencies in identifying those
wireless facilities that are categorically excluded, and thus are highly unlikely to cause exposure
in excess of the FCC’s guidelines. Provision of the information identified on this checklist may
also assist FCC staff in evaluating any inquiry regarding a facility’s compliance with the RF
exposure guidelines.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1. Facility Operator’s Legal Name:
2. Facility Operator’s Mailing Address:
3. Facility Operator’s Contact Namemitle:
4. Facility Operator’s Office Telephone:
5. Facility Operator’s Fax:
6. Facility Name:
7. Facility Address:
8. Facility City/Community:
9. Facility State and Zip Code:
10. Latitude:
1 1. Longitude:
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Optional Local Government Checklist (page 2)
WALUATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
2. Licensed Radio Service (see attached Table 1):
3. Structure Type (fkee-standing or buildinghoof-mounted):
4. Antenna Type [omnidirectional or directional (includes sectored)]:
5. Height above ground of the lowest point of the antenna (in meters):
6. 0 Check if all of the following are true:
(a) This facility will be operated in the Multipoint Distribution Service, Paging and
Radiotelephone Service, Cellular Radiotelephone Service, Narrowband or Broadband
Personal Communications Service, Private Land Mobile Radio Services Paging
Operations, Private Land Mobile Radio Service Specialized Mobile Radio, Local
Multipoint Distribution Service, or service regulated under Part 74, Subpart I (see
-4---- question 12). - - --
(b) This facility will be mounted on a building (see question 13).
(c) The lowest point of the antenna will be at least 10 meters above the ground (see question
15).
f box 16 is checked, this facility is categorically excluded and is unlikely to cause exposure in
:xcess of the FCC's guidelines. The remainder of the checklist need not be completed. If box
6 is not checked, continue to question 17.
7. Enter the power threshold for categorical exclusion for this service from the attached Table 1
8. Enter the total number of channels if this will be an omnidirectional antenna, or the
9. Enter the ERP or EIRP per channel (using the same units as in question 17):
,O. Multiply answer 18 by answer 19:
1. Is the answer to question 20 less than or equal to the value fkom question 17 (yes or no)?
in watts ERP or EIRP' (note: EIRP = (1.64) X ERP):
maximum number of channels in any sector if this will be a sectored antenna:
f the answer to question 2 1 is YES, this facility is categorically excluded. It is unlikely to cause
xposure in excess of the FCC's guidelines.
f the answer to question 21 is NO, this facility is not categorically excluded. Further
ivestigation may be appropriate to verify whether the facility may cause exposure in excess of
le FCC's guidelines.
'"ERP" means "effective radiated power" and "ERP" means "effective isotropic radiated power
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1 non-building-mounted antennas: height above
’ ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
total power of all channels > 1000 W m
ERP (1 640 W EIRP)
building-mounted antennas:
total power of all channels > 1000 W ERP
(1640 W EIRP)
TABLE 1: TRANSMITTERS, FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
EVALUATION REQUIRED IF: I SERVICE (TITLE 47 CFR RULE PART) II
Experimental Radio Services
(Part 5)
power > 100 W ERP (164 W EIRP)
Multipoint Distribution Service
(subpart K of part 21)
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non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m @power > 1640 W EIRP
building-mounted antennas:
power > 1640 W EIRP
Paging and Radiotelephone Service
(subpart E of part 22)
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non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m and power > 1000 W ERP (1640 W EIRP)
building-mounted antennas:
power > 1000 W ERP (1640 W EIRP)
Cellular Radiotelephone Service
(subpart H of part 22)
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SERVICE (TITLE 47 CFR RULE PART)
Personal Comm~cations Services
(Part 24)
Satellite Communications
(Part 25)
General Wireless Communications Service
(Part 26)
Wireless Communications Service
(Part 27)
Radio Broadcast Services
(Part 73)
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EVALUATION REQUIRED IF:
(1) Narrowband PCS (subpart D):
non-building-mounted antennas: height
above ground level to lowest point of antenna
< 10 m total power of all channels > 1000
W ERP (1 640 W Em)
building-mounted antennas:
total power of all channels > 1000 W ERP
(1640WEIRP) .
(2) Broadband P_CS (subpart -4L--- E):
non-building-mounted antennas: height
above ground level to lowest point of antenna
< 10 m total power of all channels > 2000
W ERP (3280 W EIRP)
building-mounted antennas:
total power of all channels > 2000 W ERP
(3280 W EIRP)
all included
total power of all channels > 1640 W EIRP
total power of all channels > 1640 W EIRP
all included
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SERVICE (TITLE 47 CFR RULE PART)
Experimental, auxiliary, and special
broadcast and other program
distributional services
(Part 74)
Stations in the Maritime Services
(Part 80)
Private Land Mobile Radio Services
Paging Operations
(Part 90)
Private Land Mobile Radio Services
Specialized Mobile Radio
(Part 90)
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EVALUATION REQUIRED IF:
subparts A, G, L: power > 100 W ERP
subpart I:
non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m @ power > 1640 W EIRP
building-mounted antennas:
power > 1640 W EIRP
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non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m power > 1000 W ERP (1640 W EIRP)
building-mounted antennas: power > 1000 W
ERP (1640 W EIRP)
non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m total power of all channels > 1000 W
ERP (1 640 W EIRP)
building-mounted antennas:
total power of all channels > 1000 W ERP
(1640 W EIRP)
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SERVICE (TITLE 47 CFR RULE PART)
Amateur Radio Service
@art 97)
Local Multipoint Distribution Service
(subpart L of part 101)
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EVALUATION REQUIRED IF:
transmitter output power > levels specified in 0 97.13(~)(1) of this chapter
non-building-mounted antennas: height above
ground level to lowest point of antenna < 10
m @power > 1640 W EIRP
building-mounted antennas: power > 1640 W
EIRP
LMDS licensees are requiM-to attach a label
to subscriber transceiver antennas that: (1)
provides adequate notice regarding potential
radiofiequency safety hazards, e.g.,
information regarding the safe minimum
separation distance required between users
and transceiver antennas; and (2) references
the applicable FCC-adopted limits for
radiofkequency exposure specified in 0
1.13 10 of this chapter.
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Estimated "Worst Case " Distances that Should be Maintained from
Single Cellular, PCS, and Paging Base Station Antennas
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(watts) per channel based
on maximum total of 96
channels per antenna
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Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (watts) per
channel based on a
maximum total of 96
channels per antenna
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Table B1-1. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a
5
10 .
25
single, omni-directional, cellular base-station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
8.2
16.4
41
50
0.82 ._ 0.5
82
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1.6
100 164 I II
Horizontal* distance (feet)
that should be maintained
from a single omni-
directional cellular antenna
4.8
10.8
15.2
34.1
482
For intermediate values not shown on this table, please refer to the Figure B1-1
'These distances are based on exposure at same level as the antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across from and at the
same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are worst case, assuming an omnidirectional antenna using 96 channels. If the systems are using fewer
channels, the actual horizontal distances that must be maintained will be less. Cellular omnidirectional antennas transmit more
or less equally from the antenna in all horizontal directions and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
Therefore, these distances are even more conservative for won-horizontal" distances, for example, distances directly below
an antenna.
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Figure B 1-1. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a single omni-directional cellular base station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
-a- 0.5 wattlchannel -m- 1 waWchannel
-A- 5 wattslchannel + 10 wattslchannel + 25 wattslchannel
+ 50 wattslchannel + 100 wattskhannel
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Horizontal distance from an omnidirectional cellular antenna (feet)
* These distances are based on exposure at same level as antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are worst case, assuming an omnidirectional antenna using 96 channels. If the systems are using fewer channels, the actual horizontal distances that must, be maintained will be less. Cellular omnidirectional antennas transmit more or less equally from the antenna in all horizontal directions and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
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Table B 1-2. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a single,
sectorized, cellular base-station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
Effective Radiated Power
(watts) per channel based on
maximum total of 21
channels per sector
1 I
5 I
10 II
100
Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (watts) per
channel basedon
maximum total of 21
channels per sector
Horizontal* distance (feet)
that should be maintained
from a single sectorized
cellular antenna
0.82 1.6
- -I - -- --2.3- 1.6
8.2 5
16.4 7.1
41 11.3 I
82 16 I
1 64 22.6 I
For intermediate values not shown on this table, please refer to the Figure B1-2
*These distances are based on exposure at same level as the antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across
from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are "worst case," assuming a sectorized antenna using 21 channels. If the systems are using fewer
channels, the actual horizontal distances that must be maintained will be less. Cellular sectorized antennas transmit more or
less in one direction from the antenna in a horizontal direction and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
Therefore, these distances are even more conservative for "non-horizontal" distances, for example, distances directly below
an antenna.
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Figure B 1-2. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained fiom a single sectorized, cellular base station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
+ 0.5 waWchannel -m- 1 waWchannel
-A- 5 wattskhannel -+- 10 wattslchannel -+- 25 wattskhannel + 50 wattskhannel + 100 watts/channel
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213141516171819202122232425
Horizontal distance from a sectorized cellular antenna (feet)
* These distances are based on exposure at same level as antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are "worst case", assuming a sectorized antenna using 21 channels. If the systems are using fewer channels, the actual horizontal distances that must be maintained will be less. Cellular sectorized antennas transmit more or less in one direction from the antenna in a horizontal direction and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
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Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (watts) per
channel based on
maximum total of 21
@oca1 Official's Guide to k " * * ''
~~ ~~ Horizontal* distance (feet>
that should be maintained
fiom a single sectorized
Broadband PCS antenna
I
Table B1-3. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained fiom a single
sectorized Broadband PCS base station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
~ ~
16.4
41
82
164
Effective Radiated Power
(watts) per channel based on
maximum total of 2 1
channels per sector
5.4
8.6
12.1
17.2
I'
25
50
100
channels per sector I
1.2 I 0.82
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1.6
~____ 3.8 1 8.2
For intermediate values not shown on this table, please refer to the Figure B1-3
*These distances are based on exposure at same level as the antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across
from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are "worst case," assuming a sectorized antenna using 21 channels. If the system is using fewer than 21
channels, the actual horizontal distances that must be maintained will be less. PCS sectorized antennas transmit more or less
in one direction from the antenna in a horizontal direction and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
Therefore, these distances are even more conservative for "non-horizontal" distances, for example, distances directly below
an antenna.
Figure B 1-3. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a single sectorized, PCS base station antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
+ 0.5 waWchannel -m- 1 watVchannel
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t 50 wattskhannel + 100 wattslchannel
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Horizontal distance from a sectorized PCS antenna (feet)
* These distances are based on exposure at same level as antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These estimates are ''worst case", assuming a sectorized antenna using 21 channels. If the systems are using fewer channels, the actual horizontal distances that must be maintained will be less. PCS sectorized antennas transmit more or less in one direction from the antenna in a horizontal direction and transmit relatively little energy directly toward the ground.
FCCLSGAC
Effective Radiated Power
(watts) based on one
channel per antenna
@oca1 Official’s Guide tok -’ ’
*’
Horizontal* distance (feet)
that should be maintained
from a single omnidirectional
paging or narrowband PCS
antenna
Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power (watts)
I
Table B 1-4. Estimated ‘‘worst case” horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a single
omnidirectional paging or narrowband PCS antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines. Note:
this table and the associated figure only apply to the 900-940 MHz band; paging antennas at other
frequencies are subject to different values.
50
100
250
500
1,000
2,000
3,500
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82 3.4
410 7.5
164 4.8
820 10.6
1,640 15.1
3,280 21.3
5,740 28.2
For intermediate values not shown on this table, please refer to the Figure B1-4
*These distances are based on exposure at same level as the antenna, for example, on a rooftop or in a building directly across
from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These distances assume only one frequency (channel) per antenna. Distances would be greater if more than one channel is
used per antenna. Omnidirectional paging and narrowband PCS antennas transmit more or less equally from the antenna in all
horizontal directions and transmit relatively little energy toward the ground. Therefore, these distances are even more
conservative for “non-horizontal” distances, for example, distances directly below an antenna
J *>: . FCCLLSGAC @a1 Official's Guide to RF
Figure B 1-4. Estimated "worst case" horizontal* distances that should be maintained from a single
omnidirectional paging or narrowband PCS antenna to meet FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Note: this figure and the associated table only apply to the 900-940 MHz band; paging antennas
at other frequencies are subject to different values
3,500 -
2,000 -
1,000 -
500 - - ----- -- -a- 25 wattslantenna + 50 wattstantenna
-A- 100 wattslantenna + 250 wattstantenna
100 - -e 500 wattslantenna + 1000 wattstantenna + 2000 wattstantenna +I- 3500 wattstantenna
250 -
50 -
I I I I I I
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Horizontal distance from an omnidirectional paging or narrowband PCS antenna (feet)
* These distances are based on exposure at the same level as the antenna, for example, on a rooftop or building directly across from and at the same height as the antenna.
Note: These distances assume only one frequency (channel) per antenna. Distances would be greater if more than one channel is used per antenna. Omnidirectional paging and narrowband PCS antennas transmit more or less equally from the antenna in all horizontal directions and transmit relatively little energy towards the ground.
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APPENDIX C
e
Text of 47 U.S. C. 8 332(c)(7)
(7) PRESERVATION OF LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY.
(A) GENERAL AUTHORITY. Except as provided in this paragraph, nothing in this Act shall
limit or affect the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof over
decisions regarding the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless
service facilities.
I (B) LIMITATIONS.
The regulation of the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless
service facilities by and State or local government or instrumentality thereof (I) shall
not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services;
and (II) shall not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting- the-wision of personal
wireless services.
A State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall act on any request for
authorization to place, construct, or modify personal wireless service facilities within
a reasonable period of time after the request is duly filed with such government or
instrumentality, taking into account the nature and scope of such request.
Any decision by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to deny a
request to place, construct, or modify personal wireless service facilities shall be in
writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record.
No State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement,
construction, or modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the
environmental effects of radio fiequency emissions to the extent that such facilities
comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.
Any person adversely affected by any final action or failure to act by a State or local
government or any instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this subparagraph
may, within 30 days after such action or failure to act, commence an action in any
court of competent jurisdiction. The court shall hear and decide such action on an
expedited basis. Any person adversely affected by an act or failure to act by a State
or local government or any instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with clause
(iv) may petition the Commission for relief.
.. -
(C) DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this paragraph
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
the term “personal wireless services” means commercial mobile services, unlicensed
wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services;
the term “personal wireless service facilities” means facilities for the provision of
personal wireless services; and
the term “unlicensed wireless service” means the offering of telecommunications
service using duly authorized devices which do not require individual licenses, but
does not mean the provision of direct-to-home satellite services (as defined in section
3 03 (v)) .
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September 2003
Cellular Phone Facility Locations
Considered by GTE & ATTWS in Carlsbad
GTE’s Alternatives
1. SDG&E Tower 171
2. SDG&E Power Pole north of Cadencia Street ,‘b 3. SDG&E Tower 173
4. Four residences on Fosca Street
ATTWS Alternatives to Cadencia
First Round
5. La Costa Resort and Spa
6. La Costa and El Camino Real shopping center
7. Alicante view apartments at 2385 Caringa Way
Second Round (from site visit with City Attorney and City Planner)
8. West Bluff Plaza
9. Vons at corner of Alga and El Camino Real
IO. Senior Citizen’s residential complex at Alga and El Camino Real
11. La Costa Resort and Spa (second pass)
12. Sprint Collo facility at El Camino Real and La Costa
13. Albertsons at El Camino Real and La Costa
14. Lot owned by water district (near collo facility)
15. Rancho La Costa Village at La Costa and Rancho Santa Fe Road
These are the 1 1 XI 7 exhibits that were provided to us by AT&T.
Accompanying them are:
1.
2.
3.
Colored exhibit of coverage for the SDG&E tower 173
Colored exhibit of coverage for 7512 Cadencia Street
Aerial photographs with distances from panel antennas to
nearby structures. One photograph for SDG&E Tower 173 and
the other for 7512 Cadencia Street
Photo of an actual panel antenna for the SDG&E tower 4.
There are three extra sets of the 11x1 7 exhibits.
Official exhibits provided by:
Christer Westman
Senior Planner
Planning Department
City of Carlsbad
760-602-4614
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2010 & 2011 C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of San Diego
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid: I am over the age of eighteen
years and not a party to or interested in the above-
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the
printer of
North County Times
Formerly known as the Blade-Citizen and The
Times-Advocate and which newspapers have been
adjudicated newspapers of general circulation by
the Superior Court of the County of San Diego,
State of California, for the City of Oceanside and
the City of Escondido, Court Decree number
171349, for the County of San Diego, that the
notice of which the annexed is a printed copy (set
in type not smaller than nonpariel), has been
published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on
the following dates, to-wit:
This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp
Proof of Publication of
Lot 401 of Carlsbad Tract 72-20 La Costa Vale Unit No. 3 in the Ci of Carlsbad Coun of &an Diego State of Califonha acco& to map thereof Ro. 7950. flled'in the office of thd County &corder of San Diego County. June 3. 1974
as an alternative to a wireless telecommunications facility at 751 Cadencia Street, more particularly described as :
Lot 486 of Carlsbad Tract 72-20 of La Costa Vale Unit No 3 in the Ci of Carlsbad, Coun of San Diego. State of alifomia accod'u, to map thereof go. 7950. filed in the ofke of thd County &order of San Diego County. I
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct. 03-22 ifa roved is estabdsheagv sde law
Dated at SAN MARCOS California
This -- DayofAugust,2003 dL
corres ndence delivered to Attn: &y Clerk 1200 Carls- bad V e Driv; Carlsbad CA 92% at or lklor to thd public hearing.
AT&T,WIRELESS CASE FWk CUP 03-22
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be affected, that the
City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chambers,
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 6:OO p.m. on Tuesday, August 19,
2003, to consider a Conditional Use Permit CUP 03-22 to allow the installation of a
wireless telecommunications facility on an SDG&E transmission tower on property
generally located between Esfera Street and Piragua Street in the SDG&E transmission
corridor and more particularly described as:
Lot 401 of Carlsbad Tract 72-20, La Costa Vale, Unit No. 3, in the
City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California,
according to map thereof No. 7950, filed in the office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County, June 3, 1974
as an alternative to a wireless telecommunications facility at 751 2 Cadencia Street,
more particularly described as :
Lot 486 of Carlsbad Tract 72-20 of La Costa Vale Unit No. 3, in the
City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California,
according to map thereof No. 7950, filed in the office of the County
Recorder of San Diego County.
Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the
public hearing. Copies of the agenda bill will be available on and after August 15, 2003.
If you have any questions, please call Christer Westman in the Planning Department at
(760) 602-4614.
The time within which you may judicially challenge this Conditional Use Permit 03-22, if
approved, is established by state law and/or city ordinance, and is very short. If you
challenge the Conditional Use Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in
written correspondence delivered to Attn: City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92008 at or prior to the public hearing.
CASE FILE: CUP 03-22
CASE NAME: AT&T Wireless
PUBLISH: August 8,2003
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CITY COUNCIL
The Coast News
Decreed A Legal Newspaper by the Superior Court
of San Diego County.
Mail all correspondence regarding public
notice advertising to
The Coast News, P.O. Box 232-550,
Encinitas, CA 92023 (760) 436-9737
Proof of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ss
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO,
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
county aforesaid;
I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or
interested in the above entitled matter.
I am principal clerk of the printer of The Coast News, a
newspaper printed and published weekly and which news-
paper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation
for the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Enchitadcardiff,
Carlsbad, Oceanside, San MarcosNista and the County
Judicial District by the Superior Court of the State of
California, County of San Diego (8/4/94, #677114, B2393,
P396); and that the notice, of which the annexed is a print-
ed copy, has been published in, each regular and entire issue
of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the
following dates, to-wit:
Auaust 14. 2003' I
Icertify under penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct. Executed at
Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of
California on the 14th day of August, 2003.
Clerk of the &ter
CITY OF CARLSBAD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you. because your mterest may be affected. Ihat me Cny Canal of he (%y of Carlsbad wdl hold a publr hearvy) at the Counul chambers. 1200 -bad Village Dnve. Camad, Caliloma at 6 00 p m on Tuesday. August 19.2003. to cowder a condibonal Use Permn CUP 03-22 to allaw me iMtal!alm 01 a Ynreless telecanmuntcabons facilny on an SDGE tnrnsmlswn tower on pmperly gema#y located between Eslera Street and Plragua Street in IJw SOGdE lransmissmn comdw ana more partcuerly described as
Lot 401 ofcarlsbad Tract 72-20, La Costa Vale, Unit No. 3. in the City of Cartsbad, Gamy of San Dw. Slate
of CaiMtnia according to map IJwreof No. 7950. filed h the ob of the County Recorder d San Diego County,
June 3,1974 as an anernalive to a wireless teleoommunicati facilii at 7512 Cadenci street. more partiar-
lartydesccibedas:
Lot 486 of -bad Tract 72-20 01 La Costa Vale Unit No. 3, in the City of Carlsbad, Carnty of Ssn Mego, Slate d California. according to map there3 No. 7950. filed in the Mice of the County Recwder d San County.
Those wrsons wishina to swak on mi orcxwal are cordiiltv invited to attend the wblic hearina. Cooii of the -- . agendi bill will be aiiilabie on and afier'August 15, 2W3. If you have any questions, please call Chnster Westman in the Planning Department at (760) 602- 4614.
The time within which you may judicially challenge*s Conditional Use Permit 03-22, if approved, is estab lished by state law andlor ciiy ordinance, and is very
short. If yw challenge the Condilional Use Permit in
court, you may be limited to raising only lhose issues
you or someone else raised at the pubic hearing
described in this notice or in wriien conespondencs
delired to Am: CiW Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village orive. Cabbad. CA 9Mo8 at lor prior tohe public hearhg.
CN 7WOAu+WIlI. 2003
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September 8,2003
TO: Mayor Lewis
Council Members
FROM: City Manager
RE: Agenda Item #8 - Council Meeting 9/9/03
The attached infomation was delivered Monday afternoon,
September 8'h, 2003 by Chris Wahl, Vice President, Southwest
Strategies LLC on behalf of AT&T. This information represents
the exhibits he's been distributing on behalf of AT&T to the City
Council.
AT&T Wireless
Tower 173 Fact Sheet
AT&T Wireless (ATTWS) has submitted an application to the City of Carlsbad to place a cellular
communications facility on SDG&E’s transmission tower number 173. The primary benefit of this
location is that only one facility would be required. The site proposed for 7512 Cadencia would
require a second location to achieve similar cellular phone coverage.
In September 2000, City Council rejected an application for Tower 173 submitted by GTE Wireless.
The City Council based its decision on a number of findings. Since that time, ATTWS has
developed solutions to address each of the City’s findings. The table below summarizes the City’s
initial findings and ATTW’s proposed solutions for Tower 173.
Citv’s Initial Findinas
Residential views are obscured and
degraded by proposed antennas
and other facilities and equipment.
The location of the proposed
equipment room, chain link fence
and landscaping around the
equipment room was not sufficient
to eliminate visual impacts.
Air conditioning requirements will
create noise and require continual
monitoring.
Alternative designs or locations that
would reduce impacts on the
neighborhood were not entirely
explored or exhausted.
The facility would diminish the
quality of life in the neighborhood
as evidenced by testimony and
petitions.
ProDosed Solution
ATTWS has redesigned facilities to minimize visual impacts
by reducing the number of antenna panels and by placing
equipment in cabinets surrounded by landscaping.
ATTWS has eliminated the equipment room, and replaced it
with smaller electronics cabinets that would be partially
under grounded and screened with additional landscaping.
The removal of the equipment room eliminates the need for
large air conditioning units. Further, routine maintenance
would be limited to one-to-two site checks per month without
the AC units.
ArrWS has analyzed at least 15 alternative locations, and
Tower 173 is the only which meets the cellular phone
coverage needs of AllWS.
ATTWS has substantially redesigned the proposed site to
reflect the concerns of the City and the community. Local
quality of life could be enhanced with increased cellular
phone service coverage in the area.
September 2003
Cellular Phone Facility Locations
Considered by GTE & ATTWS in Carlsbad
GTE’s Alternatives
1. SDG&E Tower 171
2. SDG&E Power Pole north of Cadencia Street
3. SDG&E Tower 173
4. Four residences on Fosca Street
ATTWS Alternatives to Cadencia
First Round
5. La Costa Resort and Spa
6. La Costa and El Camino Real shopping center
7. Alicante view apartments at 2385 Caringa Way
Second Round (from site visit with City Attorney and City Planner)
8. West Bluff Plaza
9. Vons at corner of Alga and El Camino Real
10. Senior Citizen’s residential complex at Alga and El Camino Real
11. La Costa Resort and Spa (second pass)
12. Sprint Collo facility at El Camino Real and La Costa
13. Albertsons at El Camino Real and La Costa
14. Lot owned by water district (near collo facility)
15. Rancho La Costa Village at La Costa and Rancho Santa Fe Road
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From: <SkiH204Fun@aol.com>
To : <Council@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/9/03 10:22AM
Subject: Tower 173 - the unopened can of worms
Three years ago a decision was made on this area and myself and the neighbors
were thrilled with your support of the community. Now we are facing the same
situation again.
It has been very discouraging for those who wrote letters and did their part
in a job well done 3 years ago. You may not receive the amount of letters as
you did then but the sentiment is still there and the letters of 3 years ago
still stand.
This site that is proposed will boarder our yard. The housing unit for their
"fans" which are label as AC in their specs is right next to our fence and
will come above it. It is a large building and would not be the last one there
if this is approved. It will open the door for all those other cell servers
to do the same. This will transform a quiet community into a utility area.
The visual effect on the tower is another issue by it's self. As it is, I
have come to refer to it as our rather large bird perch for birds of prey. We
get Hawks there often and a occasional Owl. The noise, which is often referred
to as justification for a building going in next to our fence, is minimal and
only occurs when there is moisture in the air.
This whole thing is a can of worms. By approving this the can is open and
the neighbors will be writing to you again and visiting with you again on every
other thing associated with it. The only solution is to not open that can of
worms.
1 am requesting that you honor your decision of 3 years ago. AT&T is a big
enough company that they can go for their plan B which is tower 171 where it is
now open space.
I appreciate you taking the time to look at the area and consider these
things.
Regards,
Kathy & Mike Welch
Kory, Kyle, Christian, Kaitlin and Kelsy Welch
From: "John R Koestner" <jrkoestner@adelphia.net:,
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/9/03 1 :01 PM
Subject: Opposition to cellular site at SDG&E Tower 173
Dear Councilman/Councilwoman:
This letter is to inform you that we are opposed to the proposed cellular site and associated building at SDG&E Tower 173. The existing large tower was there when we purchased our home. However, we
understood that this easement was to be used only for SDG&E transmission lines. The cellular antennas
and building would be obnoxious and depreciate our property value. We are requesting that the city of
Carlsbad prevent this eyesore from being constructed in a residential neighborhood.
Sincerely,
John and Jeanette Koestner
ALL RECEIVED
September 8, 2003/09/08
Dear City Council Members,
When I moved to La Costa a year and a half ago, I thought Carlsbad was just an
appendage to San Diego.
wrong! Carlsbad is a well-run growing city, a strong community, and a great place to live.
That is becoming rare in San Diego county.
I couldn't have been more wrong nor more pleased to be
I betieve that Carlsbad is destined to be a premier Southern California city which will attract
a strong tax base if it can stay on course and avoid unplanned growth mistakes like San
Marcos with its Wal Mart fiasco.
Carlsbad made a fabulous decision with Policy 64 and needs to stick to it. No legal
finagling from large threatening corporations using Byzantine and absurd FCC rules to twist
Carlsbad's arm matters. Stand up to them! Carlsbad exists for its citizens, not for the
shareholders of wireless carriers.
Please do not allow cell phone operators to destroy our residential neighborhoods with
intergalactic antenna array towers. Cell phones are not a vital utitity. Cell phones should
be seen for what they are: simply a commercial enterprise and a convenience. And since
cell phones are a commercial enterprise, they should be operated from commercially zoned
areas. The new tower at the Von's shopping center on La Costa at El Camino Real is a
perfect example of how a cell phone tower should be done.
Placing antenna arrays, buildings, and equipment on and around an electrical tower which,
I understand, carries wires that are supposed to eventually be buried anyway, in the middle
of an established residential neighborhood is bad for Carlsbad. It will hurt property values,
is ugly, noisy, brings unwanted service people into the neighborhood and opens the door
for other commercial enterprises to harm our residential neighborhoods.
I understand well that the proposed site for AT&Ts new antenna array is technically and
economically ideal for AT&T. It is also my understanding that AT&T has not considered
other sites for their antenna array.
Simply put, AT&T and any other carrier needs to find another place for their antennas.
It's common sense, it's the law, and it's what's best for Carlsbad.
Thanks for supporting the citizens of Carlsbad so well on this and other issues!
the voters will reciprocate at the polls.
I am sure
Respectfully,
Christopher Rowan
3213 Fosca Street
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From: <Cathyleclair@aol.com>
To: cmstro@ci.carIsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/7/03 9:44PM
Subject: Tower 173
Dear Council People:
Please support your community once again by voting against cell site
intrusion to tower 173.
Protect our quality of life.
Tower 173 is ugly, often noisy and an eyesore ..... lets not make it worse by
"decorating" it with paraphernalia from cell companies. Our neighborhood fought GTE successfully 3 years ago with your support.
This really should be a mute issue.
The LeClairs
From: "Kimberly Clarkin" ckimclarkin@adelphia.net>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/8/03 10:47PM
Subject: AT&T's Wireless Proposal
Dear Councilman/ Councilwoman,
I am writing this letter to express my concerns with AT&T's Wireless
proposal to install cellular antennas on SDG&E Tower 173 and the
construction of support buildings.
Listed below are my reasons for opposition to the proposed project:
Visually obstructive - eyesore
Noise impact from cooling units
Vehicle traffic from maintenance activity
Precedent setting for additional sites and antennas
Real estate value depreciation
Site located in a residential area -
Please consider my concerns in opposing a conditional use permit for AT&T cellular communications project. The residents of La Costa seek
your vote in refusing AT&T's encroachment into a family residential
area.
Sincerely,
David & Kimberly Clarkin
Sabrina & Marleena Clarkin
3322 Piragua Street Carlsbad, CA 92009
Cleo and Leif Gihbsson
3315 Cab0 Court Carlsbad, CA 92009-7803
ALL RECEIVED
Carlsbad, Sept. 4th. 2003.
Honorable Mayor Claude A. Lewis City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008-1989
Dear Sir,
We are writing to express our concerns about AT&T's Wireless proposal to install cellular antennas on SDG&E Tower 173 and the construction of support buildings.
Listed below are our reasons for opposition to the proposed project
Visually obstructive - eyesore Noise impact from cooling units Vehicle traffic from maintenance activity Precedent setting for additional cell phone providers Site located in residential area Real estate value depreciation Lack of information from AT&T
When we looked for a house about 17 years ago/ we were taken to see a house on Fosca St. . Even before we looked at the inside of the house we noticed the power line facing our view. We told the real estate broker that this was not a place for us, having to look at the towers and power lines. The additional antennas and buildings certainly won't enhance the view from many of the houses in the neighborhood
Carlsbad is a very nice and well run city to live in. Let us keep it that way. We are not against the development of cell phone use, but we are against having a forest of unsightly cell phone towers in residential areas as long as there are other options, even if they may cost a little more to build.
Please consider our concerns in opposing a ConditionaI use permit for AT&T's cellular communications project. Nothing has changed since GTE Wireless' application for a permit was voted down by the City Council 3 years ago Therefore the residents of La Costa seek your vote in refusing AT&T's encroachment into a residential area.
Sincerely
WBL
Cleo Gihbsson
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I Marilyn Strong - AT&T Proposed Cellular Relay Site
From: Mike Howard <mikeh@imsrecyclingservices.com>
To : <MSTRO@C I .Carlsbad .CA. US>
Date: 8/8/03 1 1 :34AM
Subject: AT&T Proposed Cellular Relay Site
Dear Counicl Members of the City of Carlsbad:
Approximately three years ago, GTE requested permission from the Carlsbad
City Council to construct a cellular phone relay station on the SD&GE
easement at tower 173. The proposed site is located between Piragua and
Esfera Streets in La Costa, Carlsbad. At that time Carlsbad residents
presented their concerns to the City of Carlsbad on reasons why the project
was not in the best interest of the local residents and the City. The City
after considerable research on the subject voted no on the proposed
project. The residents of Carlsbad have now been informed that AT&T has
purchased GTE and plans to submit a similiar proposal to build a cellular
phone relay station at the same location. The same rationale and
justification for not permitting GTE to construct a cellular relay site are
still valid. Some of those issues but not limited to, are:
*Eye sore to the local area
*Noise associated with mechanical equipment required to operate the
*The constant maintenance activities associated with the operation of a 24
*A precedent for other type of projects to be constructed in populated
*Real estate depreciation on homes affected by the location of the site
facility 24 hours a day
hour site (personnel and truck traffic)
residential areas
As a long time Carlsbad resident and on behalf of my fellow neighbors, we
are again seeking your support to deny permission for the construction of
this site. I would ask each City Council Member to consider whether or not
they would want a project such as this constructed in their neighbor. You
had the insight to do what was in the best interest of the City and its
residents three years ago, please do the same again.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mike Howard
3335 Fosca Street
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mike Howard IMS Recycling Services, Inc.
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From: "Patricia Cerda" <trished@sdcoe. kl2.ca.us>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 811 1 I03 10:46AM
Subject: AT&T
August 1 1,2003
Dear Carlsbad City Council Members:
As residents of the area that will be affected by the approval of case file
CUP 03-22, we implore you to oppose the installation of a wireless
telecommunications facility on the SDG&E transmission tower on Lot 401 of
Carlsbad Tract 72-20, La Costa Vale, Unit No. 3. This neighborhood must
remain a residential area free of commercial enterprises. On August 19,
2003, please vote NO on this issue.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Ed and Tricia Cerda
3314 Cab0 Court
(760) 436-6597
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From: <JDMORGANL@aol.com>
To: <rnstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 8/13/03 12:57PM
Subject: AT&T's proposed cell site at Tower 173
AUGUST 12,3000
DEAR HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS:
WE VEHEMENTLY OPPOSE AT&T'S PROPOSAL FOR THE ABOVE CELLULAR SITE. IT IS
UNCONSCIONABLE THAT BIG CONGLOMORATIONS CAN COME INTO A RESIDENTIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD AND PLACE AN ANTENNA FARM ON TOWER THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REMOVED YEARS
AGO.
WE CANNPT DEAL WITH ANYMORE VISUAL BLIGHT.
THE NOISE THIS SITE WOULD GENERATE WIOULD GREATLY AFFECT OUR LIVES IN MANY
WAYS. PLEASE HELP US;;.
THANK YOU FOR EXTEN DING SOME TIME TO US FOR THIS AGENDA.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT COUNCIL WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR CONSTITUENTS. YOU PROVED THAT TO US WHEN WE CAME UP AGAINST GTE IN SEPT. 2000. YOU ALL VOTED
YOUR CONSCIENCE AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
THIS IS DE JA VU ALL OVER AGAIN AND WE APPRECIATE ALL YOU WILL DO TO UPHOLD
OUR RIGHTS TO THE QUIET ENJOYMENT OF OUR HOMES,
SINCERELY;
JIM AND DOTTIE MORGAN
3331 FOSCA STREET
CARKSBAD, CA. 92009
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From: Esta Chambers <eechambers@adelphia.net>
To : <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 8/16/03 11:llAM
Subject: AT&T Cellular Site
Dear City Council Members,
I live on Fosca Street near the electrical tower #173 and am again concerned about the possibility of antennas and an access building
being added to the tower. The noise from the mechanical equipment
and the eventual effect on my property value especially concern me.
I also do not want to set a precedent for other companies to invade
this community with cellular equipment.
About three years ago I joined with my neighbors to inform you of our
concerns and today nothing has changed for us. The issues and
concerns are the same. We do not want the cellular site building or
the antennas here.
Please consider and respect this plea. If you lived here you would
not want your neighborhood compromised either.
A concerned resident,
Esta Chambers
331 7 Fosca Street
Carlsbad 92009
760-635-1 442
From: <jabondell@sbcglobal.net>
To: <Council @smtp.ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: Sun, Aug 31,2003 8:48 AM
Subject: CITY OF CARLSBAD I CONTACT US
A visitor to the City of Carlsbad Web site has completed
and posted the "Contact Us" form to department, City Council.
Below, please find the information that was submitted:
First Name: James
Last Name: Bondell
Address: 7250 Esfera Street
City: Carlsbad
State: CA Zip: 92009
Country: San Diego
E-mail: jabondell @sbcglobal.net
Message: Dear Council,
I am against AT&T's proposal for a cellular site to be I cated t SDGE T we 173. The addition of cellular
antennas to the tower will create visual pollution to our neighborhood, my home and view. I am also
concerned about safety issues regarding the technology being used.
The AT&T engineers should look for other sites that do not impact residential neighborhoods while
providing simeilar service.
I request that the Council vot NO on the condisional use permit for AT&T's cellular communication project
at SDG&E Tower 173.
Sincerely, James A. Bondell, Ph.D.
User details:
Mozilld4.0 (compatible; MSlE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90) /web browser
/ hostname
67.1 16.21 6.52 / ip address
Dear Mayor/Council Member,
I am writing to express my concerns with AT&T’s Wireless proposal to
install cellular antennas on SDG&E Tower 173 and the construction of
support buildings.
Listed below are my reasons for opposition to the proposed project:
Visually obtrusive - eyesore
Noise impact from cooling units
Vehicle traffic from maintenance activity
Precedent setting for additional sites and antennas
Real estate value depreciation
Site located in a residential area
Contradictory information supplied by AT&T
Please consider my concerns in opposing a conditional use permit for
AT&T’s cellular communications project. The residents of La Costa
seek your vote in rehsing AT&T’s encroachment into a residential area.
Sincerely,
Edward Cerda
33 14 Cab0 Court
Carlsbad, CA
B&ce R. Kane
3325 Fa4ca 9;
Cahebbad, CA 92009
AuguAt 29, 2003
ALL RECEIVED
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7456 Trig0 Lane Carlsbad, CA. 92009
ALL RECEIVED
August 3 1,2003
Dear Carlsbad City Council,
My husband and I are writing to you in response to AT&T’s
request to construct a cellular communication site at SDG&E
Tower 173. We are opposed to the construction of a maintenance
building in the easement and the hanging of cellular antennas fiom
the tower. The visual blight and associated negative factors would
depreciate property values. ,
We chose to live in Carlsbad, 17 years ago, for many reasons.
One of them is the preservation of the natural landscape and the
open space here in La Costa. Please do not permit AT&T to trash
our neighborhood with these eyesores.
Sincerely ,
Kathleen Lebeda
&aa&A71 &2444
Robert Lebeda
32 14 Fosca Street
Carlsbad, Ca. 92009
Philip Cancellier
3323 Fosca Street
Carlsbad CA 92009
Dear Mayor Lewis,
ALL RECEIVED
September 1, 2003
You supported us in our fight to keep GTE from putting cell
phone equipment on SDGE Tower 173 and building an equipment
building in our residential neighborhood and we are asking
for your support again to keep AT&T from doing the same
thing.
I believe AT&T is not acting fairly in reopening a
previously decided issue and certainly has not made
sufficient effort to find a site in a commercial area that
would give them the coverage they desire. Their costs
should not be a factor in your decision making. The wishes
of the Carlsbad residents who will be impacted by the
unsightly antennas on the tower, the noise of the equipment in the maintenance building, and the additional traffic on
the dirt easement are the only issues that matter. If AT&T
wins we anticipate our property values will fall and our
quiet residential neighborhood will suffer irreparable
harm. We are also concerned that the proposed antennas are
only the beginning of AT&T's plans for equipment on the
tower and that other cell'phone companies will also find it
ideal for their equipment. I am afraid that once begun
there will be no stopping further expansion.
Please don't wait until it is too late. Vote NO on the
conditional use permit for AT&T's cellular communication
project on Tower 173.
Sincerely yours,
ALL RECEIVED
Helen Cancellier
3323 Fosca Street
Carlsbad CA 92009
September 1,2003
Dear Mayor Lewis,
I want to thank you for denying GTE permission to attach their cell phone equipment to
Tower 173 in my Carlsbad neighborhood and hope you will continue to support your
Carlsbad neighbors against giant AT&T in their efforts to reopen this issue. I am sure you
will agree that AT&T has not done its due diligence in finding a non-residential site for
its cell tower. It seems it is now trying to force two residential neighborhoods to fight
against each other. AT&T’s arrogance and almost blackmail like tactics in, what I
believe, is a move only to save time and money are intolerable and should not be allowed
to prevail.
I am opposed to any cell phone equipment being attached to Tower 173 and any
equipment building on the easement behind my home. The tower is unsightly but I knew
it was there when I purchased my home. It is not noisy and the maintenance is minimal
and not disruptive. The proposed cell phone equipment hanging from the tower would be
an eyesore and vehicle traffic to build and maintain the site as well as the noise from the
air conditioning units would add unnecessary noise pollution to our very quiet
neighborhood. Looking into the future I am sure AT&T plans to add more equipment and
from the court cases I have read it would be impossible to keep other cell phone
companies from adding their equipment to the tower and building more maintenance
buildings to service them. Ths is something the City Council would probably not be able
to control in the fhture but you can stop AT&T now.
Please vote NO on the conditional use permit for AT&T’s cellular communication project
at SDGE Tower 173.
Sincerely yours, d&a--
Sep-05-2003 12:21pm From- T-I58 P. 002/002 F-418
Sept. 2,2003 ALL RECEIVED
Dear Mayor Claude A, %ud” Lewis,
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From: <vc.rc@sbcglobal.net>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/2/03 7:21 PM
Subject: Down with eyesores.
Dear Council Women /Council Men,
We are writing to you in responce to ATT&T's request to construct a cellulur communications site at
SDG&E Tower 173. We are opposed to the construction of a maintenance building in the easement and
the hanging of cellulur antenas from the tower. The visual and associated blight and negative factors
would depreciate our property values. We recently choose to live in Carlsbad for many reasons one of
them being the preservation of the natural landscape and the open space here in LA Costa.
Please do not permit AT&T to install or build these types of eyesores in our community
Thank you for your votes,
Richard & Valerie Corless
7436 Trigo Lane,
Carlsbad CA92009
Dear Carlsbad City Council
at SX&E Toner 173, I li t near the tmer
value .
similar service.
for this cellular project.
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AT&T engineers should 2
Please, council membersl vote no ditional use pedt
Thank you,
Esta E, Chambers
3317 Fosca Street
Carlsbad 92009
760-635-1442
From: "The Luedke's" <lacostakid@adelphia.net>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/3/03 7:13PM
Subject: AT&T Proposed Cellular Project - SDG&E Tower 173
Dear Carlsbad City Council,
Our family has resided at 3334 Cadencia Street for the past 17 years and enjoy the safe, quiet
neighborhood we have today.
We endured the Harmony Grove fire several years ago and managed to stay afloat during several of the
past El Ninos that blew through Carlsbad. Carlsbad is a fine city to live in, thanks to folks like you that
continually look out for Carlsbad residents best interests.
We strongly request the Carlsbad City Council to unanimously deny AT&T's proposed project to be
located at SDG&E's Tower 173. The City of Carlsbad's revenue base appears to be adequate, so the
income derived from this site would be minimal compared to the negative goodwill it would create if
approved.
The project is intrusive, offensive and not desirable to our neighborhood. There must be other areas to
locate this site in a commercial area of our fine city, so it could blend in with it's surroundings versus being
an eyesore and add noise to our nice and quiet neighborhood. The proposed sites appearance and added
noise created from the sites equipment running late at night are concerns to all of us in this fine
neighborhood.
Over the past 17 years we have attended several of the Carlsbad City Council meetings and are always
impressed with the Council's dedication and concern in making the right decision for the residents of
Carlsbad. Your vote to prohibit AT&T's request to install any equipment at SDG&E Tower 173 would once
again demonstrate the Council's recognition of what is right for the city and citizens of Carlsbad.
Sincerely,
Patrick & Linda Luedke
3334 Cadencia Street
Carlsbad, Ca.
ALL RECEIVED
September 3,2003
Mayor Claude A. "Bud" Lewis
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
RE: AT&T'S CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT
Dear Mayor Lewis:
I am writing to express my concerns with AT&T's Wireless proposal to install cellular
antennas on SDG&E Tower 173 and the construction of support buildings.
The project is intrusive, offensive and not desirable. The proposed panels will have a
negative visual impact at the site. There will be additional noise generated from the
proposed support building at irregular hours. Vehicular traffic in the easement will also
be increased and this is a major concern as there is an abundance of young children in
this particular neighborhood. Also, AT&T has failed to demonstrate the necessity of
having this particular site and I believe that the engineers at AT&T should look for other
alternatives that do not impact residential neighborhoods while providing similar service.
I chose to live in Carlsbad for many reasons, one of them being the preservation of the
natural landscape and the open space here in La Costa. I respectfully request that you do
not allow AT&T to destroy our neighborhood by installing unnecessary visual pollution.
Sincerely,
Susan B. York
:sby
3315 Fosca Street
Carlsbad, CA September 3, ZOO3
Dear Counc ilman/C ounc ilwoman I
Due to poor health at the present time, we are
unable to attend the September 9th meeting but are
writing you in response to AT&T's request to construct
a cellular communications site at SDG&E Tower173. We
are opposed to the construction of a maintenance
building in the easement and the hanging of cellular
antennas from the tower. The visual blight and
associated negative factors would depreciate property
values.
We chose to live in Carlsbad for many reasons, one of
them being the preservation of the natural landscape
and the open space here in La Costa. Please do not
permit ATT&T to put these eyesores in our community.
'9
Sincerely,
Lucille & Frank Cherasky
f-
Sep 09 03 07:25a John & Beci Connolly [7601 753-8482 P.2
Petition to Disapprove CUP 03-22
AT&T Wireless
I e ‘i it I. s dent in the City of Carlsbad and do not approve of the
ap hr ii 1i I 1 of AT&T Wireless Communications CUP 03-22.
, I I. I: eve that cellular equipment with antennae and attendant structures
ht.1 )I g solely in commercial areas of the City. These items should not be
iiic a led in residential neighborhoods. Such negative factors as visual blipht,
-. 111) ;c pollution, view obstruction, additional traffic and devaluation of local
p 1.p :rtv values arc all items of significant concern to me.
, I. ,I t ler, the installation of cellular equipment on Tower 173 sets a precedcnt
t1.L -C by opening thc possibility of additional companies with their attend~nt
cqi,il ,merit adding themselves to this tower, further compounding the
at41 x mentioned negative issues. AT&T’s current application even shows
fu * .I] e expansion of their equipment at this location. Tower 173 is in the
n i: IC le of a strictly rcsidcntial neighborbood and should be treated as such.
I ib ,: mtential noisc impact at this site is of major concern also, especially
pt :I how quiet this neighborhood is now. Air conditioners running at all
h I i r ,, including after midnight, would pose a major detriment to the quality
0, ’if : in a largc area surrounding the tower, much larger than just the
irII n .diutc adjacent homeowners.
.. ‘I Ir ! :ity of Carlsbad has offercd numerous alternative commercial sites to
CP-~II #e this matter, which AT&T has refused to consider. Courts uniiormly
I1 .I e held that economic or technological necessity do not mandate approval
o
cws der alternative sights upon request. I believe that the City of Carlsbad’s
o .I .I Policy 64 should apply to this CUP application.
I; y proposed tower site or justify a failure by the tower company to
I 1 sl;~ tc c upress, in the strongest terms, my disapproval of this
aF Iii:at!o i on the above grounds.
UJ 1 cor:. 11 tion: Please return to 33 12 Cab0 Ct. Please leave in mailbox
From: "Chris Rowan" <crowan@avtechventures.com>
To : cmstro@ci .cads bad .ca. us>
Date: 9/8/03 1 1 : 1 3AM
Subject: Smart Growth in Carlsbad
Dear City Council Members,
When I moved to La Costa a year and a half ago, I thought Carlsbad was just
an appendage to San Diego. I couldn't have been more wrong nor more pleased
to be wrong! Carlsbad is a well-run growing city, a strong community, and a
great place to live. That is becoming rare in San Diego county.
1 believe that Carlsbad is destined to be a premier Southern California city
which will attract a strong tax base if it can stay on course and avoid
unplanned growth mistakes like San Marcos with its Wal Mart fiasco.
Carlsbad made a fabulous decision with Policy 64 and needs to stick to it. No legal finagling from large threatening corporations using Byzantine and
absurd FCC rules to twist Carlsbad's arm matters. Stand up to them!
Carlsbad exists for its citizens, not for the shareholders of wireless
carriers.
Please do not allow cell phone operators to destroy our residential
neighborhoods with intergalactic antenna array towers. Cell phones are not
a vital utility. Cell phones should be seen for what they are: simply a
commercial enterprise and a convenience. And since cell phones are a
commercial enterprise, they should be operated from commercially zoned
areas. The new tower at the Von's shopping center on La Costa at El Camino
Real is a perfect example of how a cell phone tower should be done.
Placing antenna arrays, buildings, and equipment on and around an electrical
tower which, I understand, carries wires that are supposed to eventually be
buried anyway, in the middle of an established residential neighborhood is
bad for Carlsbad. It will hurt property values, is ugly, noisy, brings
unwanted service people into the neighborhood and opens the door for other
commercial enterprises to harm our residential neighborhoods.
I understand well that the proposed site for AT&T's new antenna array is
technically and economically ideal for AT&T. It is also my understanding
that AT&T has not considered other sites for their antenna array.
Simply put, AT&T and any other carrier needs to find another place for their
antennas.
It's common sense, it's the law, and it's what's best for Carlsbad.
Thanks for supporting the citizens of Carlsbad so well on this and other
issues!
Christopher Rowan
321 3 Fosca Street
a” aqcouncu
Mayor Bud Lewis Manager
City of Carlsbad City Attorney
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive cltyc-
Carlsbad, California 92009 - - RE: La Costa Area Cell Site for AT&T
ALL RECElVUl
Dear Mayor Lewis:
It has been a while since I have written you and I know you have had many
issues put on your plate in-between my last letter and this one.
I am the father of four living just around the corner from the proposed site on
Cadencia Street. During the initial hearings where the CUP for the Cadencia site
was declined and the denial reaffirmed on ATBT’s appeal, I was in the audience
with my neighbors. I worked with residents of the neighborhood and compiled
180 sianatures of residents against locating a second site in the area. Chief
among our concerns (and the source of our testimony, petition, and individual
letters) were: 1) the proliferation of cell towers in the area (we already have one
on Cadencia), 2) the unfairness of having to accept reduced property values in
light of such much open space (still) being available in the area and AT&T’s vast
resources in being able to find a more suitable site, 3) the inconsistency of
locating this type of business in a residential neighborhood, and 4) the fact that
no impact was done measuring the RF signals from the existing HAM radio, the
existing cell site, and proposed AT&T site at peak operating levels for all three. I
have included that petition for your review again.
Additionally, I wrote to you and the City Attorney asking to be kept informed and
asking as member in the community to become involved in helping in any way I
could with looking for what was best for everyone. I remember your comments
to the AT&T representative offering to work with them as well. At the time I made
this request, it was more than likely that AT&T would sue the city. I never heard
back from anyone.
The suit against the City was heard with no oral arguments. The points of law
sited in the judge’s decision were based on several cases that have figured in
both approval and denial of cell sites. Chief among these were the
issues/positions of proliferation (City of El Cajon) and burden of/ and character
of substantial evidence (Virginia Beach) that appear on their face to just have
easily been applied in the affirmative for the City versus AT&T. Additionally,
several of AT&T’s assertions - that the judge agreed with -were very shaky and
questionable given that there is the appearance that the majority of letters,
petitions, and testimony were boiled down to speaking only to health issues. This
is simply not true.
In the most recent Council meeting (8/19/03), you had mentioned that the
Council has met in closed session to discuss the lawsuit. I (and the other 179
signatures of our petition) are very interested to know what is the current thinking
and action plan concerning this particular lawsuit and what you meant in your
remark that “you and the council were doing what was in the best interest of the
citizens of the City of Carlsbad” concerning this lawsuit.
All of that being said, (and I feel this is representative of the other 179 signatures
on the enclosed petition) I am in agreement with the direction that the City
seems to be heading in approving the CUP for Tower 173 (The SDG&E
transmission tower) for the following reasons:
1) The coveraae circle that AT&T has identified as needing could be
accomplished with one site [Tower 1731 versus rewiring two sites (the
Cadencia site plus another “as yet named” site). All other arguments
being equal -this would impact the fewest number of people.
2) Additionally, besides impacting fewer citizens based on location, the
Tower 173 site is better suited for equipment access for both initial
construction and more importantly ongoing maintenance. (It also stands
to reason that one site would require half as many visits to maintain versus
two sites).
3) The Cadencia site is not a done deal and therefore we believe that the
City’s assertion that no further fiscal impact exists is not 100% accurate. We
believe - and plan on petitioning both the City and the FCC (per the
Local Official’s Guide to RF and other statutes) at minimum to measure
and report on the cumulative measurement of RF for the Cadencia area.
This means that we feel that as a matter of principle and law that there
has to be additional work done to show these measurements comply with
the FCC guidelines at the peak operating time for all of the devices. The
City has stated - and we believe incorrectly - that they can assume
compliance. We also believe that the measurements stated in the record
were not done at the peak operating time for all RF devices as required.
4) We feel that AT&T lawsuit is not done either and that therefore the City’s
assertion that there is no fiscal impact is again understated. The
Community believes that the City of Carlsbad should appeal the Judge’s
decision based upon there were many other concerns in the public
record other than the health concerns. The judge’s conclusion that these
other concerns were only mentioned after the public was coached
during the City Council meeting disregards all of the letters, phone calls,
petitions, and the public record of the Planning Commission hearing that
took place prior to the City Council hearing. We feel that the City did not
put forth a “best effort” in this suit and the Judge’s ruling was heavy
handed and not equitable. We look forward to the chance to discuss this
as we continue to study all of our options as citizens about how to
proceed in this matter.
I look forward to speaking with you and the Council publicly on September 9th
and would like to meet with you beforehand to discuss these issues and offer any
involvement I can to helping come to the best decision concerning this matter.
Please contact me 760-436-7455 at your earliest convenience so we can discuss
this and/or schedule a time to meet.
Sincerely,
Cc: Carlsbad City Council
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We are opposed to the AT&T proposed site to install a new 240 square foot
radio base station within a new 400 square foot garage and install six antennas. We believe that the slte would disturb our quality of life and that a qulet safa heighborhood is an inappropriate locatlon for a cell sb. tn addition, three antennas were installed two homes down from this site last year, at 7412 Cadencia, and we are concerned about the cumulative affect
of such installations. Our concerns include environmental impact, land use
compatibility, aesthetics, public services (there is a school bus stop at the
foot of this site), and public health and s8fety. Please locate the site in
another area, such as a commercbl development
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NOTE 1 : OccupationaVcontrolled limits apply in situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment
provided those persons are fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Limits for
occupational/controlled exposure also apply in situations when an individual is transient through a location where
occupationaVcontrolled limits apply provided he or she is made aware of the potential for exposure.
NOTE 2: General population/uncontrolled exposures apply in situations in which the general public may be exposed, or in which
persons that are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot
exercise control over their exposure.
Finally, it is impartant to understggd that the FCC’s limits apply cumulatively to all sources of
RF emissions affecting a given area. A common example is where two or more wireless
operators have agreed to share the cost of building and maintaining a tower, and to place their
antennas on that joint structure. In such a case, the total exposure from the two facilities taken
together must be within the FCC guidelines, or else an EA will be require$
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A. Categorically Excluded Facilities
The Commission has determined through calculations and technical analysis that due to their low
power or height above ground level, many facilities by their very nature are highly unlikely to
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APPENDIX C
Text of 47 U.S. C. $332(c)(7)
(7) PRESERVATION OF LOCAL ZONING AUTHORITY.
(A) GENERAL. AUTHORITY. Except as provided in this paragraph, nothing in this Act shall
limit or affect the authority of a State or local government or instrumentality thereof over
decisions regarding the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless
service facilities.
(B) LIMITATIONS.
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The regulation of the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless
service facilities by and State or local government or instrumentality thereof (I) shall
not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services;
and (II) shall not prohibit or have the effect af prohibiting-the+ccwision of personal
wireless services.
A State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall act on any request for
authorization to place, construct, or modify personal wireless service facilities within
a reasonable period of time after the request is duly filed with such government or
instrumentality, taking into account the nature and scope of such request.
Any decision by a State or local government or instrumentality thereof to deny a
request to place, construct, or modify personal wireless service facilities shall be in
writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record.
No State or local govemment or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement,
construction, or modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the
environmental effects of radio frequency emissions$o the extent that such facilities
comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.
Any person adversely affected by any final action or failure to act by a State or local
government or any instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with this subparagraph
may, within 30 days after such action or failure to act, commence an action in any
court of competent jurisdiction. The court shall hear and decide such action on an
expedited basis. Any person adversely affected by an act or failure to act by a State
or local gsvernmknt or any instrumentality thereof that is inconsistent with clause
(iv) may petition the Commission for relief.
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(C) DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this paragraph
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
the term “personal wireless services” means commercial mobile services, unlicensed
wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services;
the term “personal wireless service facilities” means facilities for the provision of
personal wireless services; and
the term “unlicensed wireless service” means the offering of telecommunications
service using duly authorized devices which do not require individual licenses, but
does not mean the provision of direct-to-home satellite services (as defined in section
3 03 (v)) .
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From: "Linda Murdock" <Ijmurdock@adelphia.net>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 8/7/03 1 1 :OOAM
Subject: NO Cell Site
e: Mayor 8 city Cod
City Manager
City Attornq
City Clerk
Hi,
I live on Fosca Street in Carlsbad. This email is to let all council members know we are against AT & T
putting a cell site in our neighborhood.
The towers are unsightly enough without others hanging stuff all over it. The concentration should be to
bury the towers not to add to them. They shouldn't have ever been put above the ground.
We don't want a cell site in our neighborhood. We understand there is going to be another one across
Rancho Santa Fe Road. Why add another. I don't think they should be in neighborhoods at all .... shopping
centers, industrial centers, yes, but not in beautiful neighborhoods where people live and have to look at
them.
You need to be considerate of the people that live in this neighborhood. This is our neighborhood. We pay
the taxes to live here. If we are against this, end of story. Others should not be able to infringe upon our
rights and just do as they please because they are a big company. We fought this once before and won
and we will fight it again.
Please vote NO to have AT & T put their cell stuff in our neighborhood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom and Linda Murdock
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LMarilyn Strong - Letter to Councilwoman Kulchin RE: Wireless Tower on SDG&E TOWER 173
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From: "Fran Harding" <fharding@sbcglobal.net>
To: <mstro@ci.carlsbad.ca.us>
Date: 9/2/03 10:09PM
Subject:
9/2/03
Letter to Councilwoman Kulchin RE: Wireless Tower on SDG&E TOWER 173
AGENDA mF.M a - 8
c1 Mayor
city coundl
Dear Ms. Ann Kulchin, City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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My family and I, residents of Carlsbad for 30 years. rwly
request that the City Council deny AT&T Wireless, Inc. proposed
cellular antenna project, which they wish to be located at SDG&E Tower
173 in the southeast part of Carlsbad. A hearing on their request is on
the city council agenda next week. The proposed cell site would be a
block from my house and only a few blocks from your house. Myself, like
many others in this neighborhood were fully burned to the ground in the
Harmony Grove fire six years ago. We have rebuilt and want to live
without the gross intrusion of a massive cell site in our neighborhood.
We have voted for you in many elections, and never asked for support,
but we need it now!
Ms. Kulchin, AT&T has been pushing this site for a long time and it
looks like they really don't give a damn about the citizens who have
invested multiple millions of dollars in property values in the
immediate area. I encourage you to go to the proposed site. Surely you
will find high voltage power lines and all the citizens saw this before
they bought their homes, but adding cellular antenna's to these towers
will surely be an eye sore and greatly diminish home values.
High voltage towers have been used to support cellular antenna's, but in
the vast majority of installations, these high voltage power sites are
used solely on rural highway's, where the power lines are already
installed and adding antenna array's to an existing tower, in order to
support freeway wireless traffic is extremely revenue positive to the
wireless carriers and to the power companies. Placing many array's of
towers in citizens backyards ,in close distance to backyard pools,
school bus stops, is ALWAYS a last ditch effort to get the best wireless
signals for the least investment and wireless carrier tactics generally
allow for spending lots of money to fight the respective cities and
the local neighbors. This is a highly profitable deal for AT&T Wireless,
Inc. and should be rejected on the basis that it is noisy, obtrusive and
creates lots of traffic in an area where children play.
So, as you look at the high voltage tower just off Esfera Street,
envision what four or six layers (arrays) of 6 antennas per layer would
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look like. It looks like an electronic jungle. In case you don't know
how the cellular tower business really works, immediately after AT&T
wins the ruling, they will sublet every available inch of space on that tower, to five or six other wireless carriers and make lots of profits,
which will unquestionably offset the cost of engineers, lobbyists and
others engaged to push the tower approval through the Carlsbad city
council and related planning departments.
Another issue is the noise and vast amounts of mandatory maintenance.
SDG&E surely doesn't do much maintenance on a metal tower today, but
each of these wireless tower tenants and their could be up to five or
six separate tenants, will end up constructing a building which will
have air conditioning running all day, and of course the needed barbed
wire fences to keep the kids out. Note-lots of kids play in this area
today. Cell technicians will be visiting these sites every week to check
the electronics and create lots of vehicle traffic on the dirt path
leading to the tower. Too add insult to injury, there will be a 100%
chance that the contract between SDG&E and AT&T demands that SDG&E union
workers do all the tower work, thus in additional to cell technician
maintenance trucks every week, there will also be extraordinary traffic
from those large SDG&E trucks with the big buckets that can reach the
higher limits to the towers, as due to the very high safety risk on high
voltage towers, typically only SDG&E teams can work on the towers. Not a
bad technical option for a freeway site between Ramona and Palm
Springs.a devastating option for an urban family neighborhood. Cell
sites are a 7x24 hour operation and they break -down all the time and
the neighbors will be listening to trucks, seeing the massive glow from
necessary lighting to repair the equipments, and in general being
disturbed 7x24. High voltage power towers need almost zero maintenance.
Cells towers, with many tenants, require much maintenance and repairs.
Another item for you to be aware of is that cellular network engineers
ALWAYS pick three or four options for a wireless cell site. Clearly AT&T
has offered service in this area for several years and they are now only
seeking this site, as it their number one candidate, but they surely have many others that will do the same job, but they will not pursue
alternate sites, until all avenues have been pursued on their number one
candidate.
AT&T surely knows they have a problem with the neighbors and to date
have shown little caring for the residents of CarlsbadAhey and others
will spend upwards of $1 million in radio equipment and tower equipment
at this proposed site for purposes of making a profit over the next two
years. Yet, AT&T hasn't spent one cent in working with the neighborhood
residents over the last two years. I would suggest you take a hard look
at what is the return to the city for upsetting so many local citizens.
How many people does AT&T employee in Carlsbad? What is their property
tax paid to the city for AT&T Wireless? Why hasn't AT&T Wireless, Inc
proposed a stealth solution which is mandatory in many California
citieswhy? The answer is easy; their mission is to get the site at the
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lowest possible cost.
So, Ms. Kulchjin-please drive to the site and before you and your
associates vote; fully consider the impact on the neighborhood. This is
not a permit for hospital. This is not a permit for a company to hire lots of citizens and provide lots of jobs. This is not going to benefit
local residents to any degree, as they surely will not do business will
AT&T, if they have lousy signals today. There are no winners here and
there are surely many other solutions to providing wireless signals in
this area, perhaps not to the optimum levels from a high voltage tower,
but surely alternate sites do exist.
Wireless communications is a great technology. Cell sites come with the
technology. However, placing unsightly antenna array's in residential
neighborhoods which are fully built -out is an old fashioned and
disturbing solution, yet it is the least costly solution for AT&T
Wireless.
Please pass this on to other councilmember's and the mayor if you
choose.
I know you will not endorse this matter without full study by your team.
Thanks for your efforts.
Francis Harding and Alsion Harding and Sarah Harding
3308 Febo Court
Carlsbad, CA 92009
fharding@sbcglobal.net
tel 760-473-8767
September 8,2003
CI Mayor City Council . Ivan and Monica Jellinek
City Manager 33 12 Cab0 Ct.
City Attorney Carlsbad, CA 92009
City Clerk
Honorable Mayor Claude Lewis
Councilwoman Ann Kulchin
Councilman Matt Hall
Mayor Pro Tem Ramona Finnila
Councilman Mark Packard
Honorable Mayor, Councilpersons and Fellow Carlsbad Residents:
We are writing this letter to protest the potential installation of a cellular site at Tower
173 in La Costa. Our property shares 239 feet along the southern edge of the easement
adjacent to Tower 173 and the location of the attendant equipment structure.
As residents of Carlsbad for 25 years, we are distressed to once again be forced to protect
our way of life here by presenting to the City some of the major negative issues attendant
to the AT&T CUP.
One of our major concerns is the noise emanating from the equipment building.
Cleverly, AT&T does not disclose that their cooling units and equipment will be placed
within 55 feet of our bedroom as well as our dining room. We sleep with our windows
open, so neither our bedrooms nor our backyard would be shielded from the persistent
equipment noise, which according to the AT&T application will run at 76 decibels. This
is greater than the limits set by the City of Carlsbad code. In this quiet and windy
location, any noise can be heard for blocks, especially in the evening. Based on visits to
similar sites, we believe that there will be a constant level of noise, untenable to the
immediate residents and a drone to the neighbors in the surrounding blocks. This
equipment runs on an as needed basis and will no doubt be cycling on and off all night
long, as well as all day.
Our home represents our major financial asset. Upon discussion with local realtors, we
are very concerned that, if approved, the cellular site will significantly depreciate the
value of our property due to the visual blight. The negative perception that cellular units
foster cannot be denied. We cannot afford to have our property value depreciated by
AT&T or the myriad of other cellular companies who will want to place themselves on
this tower in the future. In light of the fact that other sites will satisfy AT&T’s
requirements, as expressed to us by AT&T’s own representatives, we feel that there is no
reason to place our life savings in such jeopardy.
The City of Carlsbad’s own Policy 64 now precludes this type of use in a residential
neighborhood. While Tower 173 is located on an easement, it is surrounded on all sides
by residences. We (and our neighbors) consider this open space a part of our residential
neighborhood, as should the City. This area is still rural enough that wildlife frequents
this easement, which enhances the quality of life that our neighborhood enjoys. We abate
the weeds ourselves and look forward to the day when we might make this area a park to
protect this quality of life and that of the wildlife that still remains. AT&T will bring
noise, structures, dirt, traffic and blight to within 50 feet of residences. We thus believe
that Policy 64 should apply to this location.
AT&T proposes six panels that are each 16 inches by 52 inches and a microwave dish.
For anyone in La Costa looking up at such a tower, this would not be a “stealth”
application. We believe this will become a major eyesore for all of La Costa. We also
believe that should this installation move forward, it would be impossible to prevent other
cellular vendors from installing similar equipment at this location with their attendant
buildings and cooling systems. In good conscience, we cannot believe that our City
Council would choose this precedent setting path for this neighborhood of longtime
residents.
We love this town. We would not have chosen to live here for the last 25 years if that
were not the case. That love includes our quality of life and that of our neighbors, which
we value above all else. We honestly consider that quality of life to be in serious
jeopardy should this proposal be approved. Please help us maintain Carlsbad as the jewel
of North County, by once again defeating this bid to divide our neighborhoods and bully
our local government.
We hope you will reject this proposal as you did three years ago, and make it irrevocable
this time. We thank you for your time, effort and support.
Sincerely, I
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September 5,2003
The Honorable Claude A. “Buddy” Lewis
and Carlsbad City Council Members
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Dear Mayor Lewis and Council Members:
Thank you for your interest in AT&T Wireless’ (“ATTWS”) proposal to place a cellular
antenna facility on an SDG&E transmission tower C‘Site 173”) near Esfera Street, We appreciate your
willingness to learn more about this project and about ATTWS’ efforts to respond to questions about
the project. During recent meetings, a few questions were raised about alternative site locations. The
purpose of this letter is to answer those questions and to provide you with some additional background information.
As discussed, standard industry protocol is to review three or four sites before submitting an
application to build a cellular antenna facility. In addition to the sites reviewed by GTE Wireless,
ATTWS has considered no less than 15 locations in response to concerns raised by the Council and the
community. The following is additional information about two locations that were the subject of
questions earlier this week:
La Costa Resort & Spa - ATTWS has reviewed the possibility of placing a cellular telephone
facility on this property on three separate occasions. For example, in February 2002, ATTWS
representatives joined Deputy City Attorney Cindie McMahon and City Planner Christer Westman
for review of several altmative locations around the La Costa valley including the La Costa
Resort. ATTWS engineers concluded that La Costa is not a feasible alternative to Site 173. La Costa is set at too low an elevation to reach the target service areas without a second site.
Additionally, La Costa would provide service to the east end ofthe La Costa Valley only if
ATTWS could build a 200-foot tower. As you may know, this type of structure would necessitate
approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and could require appropriate safety measures,
such as blinking red lights atop a red and white painted facility.
Rancho La Costa Village at La Costa & Rancho Sante Fe Road - This location was reviewed
by ATTWS and City representatives in February 2002 along with the other proposed alternatives.
This site did not meet ATTWS’ engineering requirements for a number of reasons. Fundamentally,
engineers concerns primarily relate to a “hand-off’ problem to the adjacent cell to the north. In
addition, the site would require a 100-foot tower that is highly visible to residents across La Costa
and Rancho Sate Fe Road. Finally, given the location of the property, at least one additional site
would be required to achieve coverage similar to Site 173.
Based on its extensive analysis, ATTWS strongly believes that Site 173 is the right location for
a cellular antenna facility for a number of reasons. First, if Site 173 is approved, a second site would
not be required. All other evaluated sites would require at least one addi tiond location. Second, Site
173 would be partially shielded from view given that it would be placed on an existing lattice-style
transmission tower. Additionally, the approval of Site 173 would prevent construction of a large tower
(up to 200 feet) somewhere else in town.
That being said, ATTWS remains open to suggestions about how to improve Site 173 from a
visual perspective. Earlier this week, ATTWS met with 12 local residents who live near Site 173 to
discuss the project and listen to their concerns. We were also contacted by, and discussed the project
with, residents fivm the Cadencia Street area. These discussions were very productive in helping
ATTWS to better understand the perspective of community members.
ATTWS is a solution-oriented company that strives to be responsive to the community. To
date, we have reduced the number of antenna panels that would be placed on the transmission tower
from 12 to 6 and aligned the remaining panels on the outside legs of the tower. We have eliminated
large air conditioning units that were originally proposed at the site and removed the cinder block
housing unit for the electronics and replaced it with partially undergrounded cabinets enshrouded in
decorative landscaping. . The company’s objective for these types of projects is to provide its
customers the best possible coverage, with the least amount of community inconvenience. We believe
that Site 173 achieves both of these objectives.
Finally, ATTWS is sensitive to the City’s general concerns about siting these types of facilities
and would look foxward to discussing how best to reach an acceptable compromise with the City that
involves Site 173. Should you have any questions about our proposal before the scheduled public
hearing on Tuesday, September 9, please contact Chris Wahl at 858-578-4885.
/ Rick Sullivan
Real Estate Manager, West Region
AT&T Wireless Services
c: Chris WaM, Southwest Strategies