HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 2/19/2021City of Springfield
Development & Public Works
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
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Low Visibility, Stealth and Small Wireless Telecommunication
Facilities - Minimum Development Standards - Type 1
Required Project Information (Applicant., complete this section)
Applicant Name: Kristy Weaver Phone:425-214-2186
Company: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) E-mail: ko3199@att.com
Address: 19801 SW 72nd Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062
Applicant's Rep.: Meredith Hewett
Phone:503-312-3400
Company: J5 Infrastructure Partners
E-mail:mhewett@i5ip.com
Address: 6732 SW Terri Ct, Portland, OR 97225
Property Owner: City of Springfield
Phone: 541-726-3700
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Address: 225 Fifth St, Springfield, OR 97477
ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 17023242
TAX LOT NOS :00902
Property Address: Near 4555 Main St, Springfield, OR 97478
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Intersection : S 46st St & Main St ROW ® Private Property ❑
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Existing Use: Existing wood light pole, to be replaced with new metal light pole w/ SWF internal
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Owner:
The undersigned acknowlee�dgg/es/th�at the information in this application is correct and accurate.
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Meredith T.M. Hewett
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If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf.
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I certify that I prepared the attached plot plan and that it contains the information specified in the submits
requirements checklist. I certify that the plot plan is accurate based upon field locates and the best
available information. I understand that City staff will rely upon the plot plan in making any decisions
regarding the Minimum Development Standards application. I accept full responsibility and liability in the
event that there are any omissions, mistakes, or inaccuracies in the plot plan.
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Meredith T.M. Hewett
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Please See Attachment A to this application for general
standards applicable to all Type 1 Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities Review, and Attachment B for
standards specifically related to small wireless facilities
located within the public right of way.
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Low Visibility, Stealth and Small Wireless Telecommunication Facilities on
Private Property and Public Rights of Way Application and Review Process
1. Applicant Submits a Complete Application to the Development & Public Works
Department
The application must conform to the Submittal Requirements Checklist on pages 5-
7 of this application packet.
Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine
whether all required items listed have been submitted.
Applications missing required items will not be accepted for submittal.
2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check
Planning Division staff conducts a detailed completeness check within 7 days of
submittal.
The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of
the application.
An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary
to evaluate the proposed development, its impacts, and its compliance with the
provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and
statutes have been provided.
Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the
application acceptance and initiation of review timelines.
3. City Staff Review the Application and Issue a Decision
This is a Type I decision and thus is made without public notice and without a public
hearing since there are clear and objective approval criteria and/or development
standards that do not require the use of discretion.
• Decisions address all the applicable approval criteria and/or development standards.
• Applications may be approved or approved with conditions.
• The City mails the applicant and owner a copy of the decision, which is effective on
the day it is mailed.
The decision issued is the final decision of the City and may not be appealed.
SDC 4.3-145 H. Review Process. The review process is determined by the type of WTS
facility or activity that is proposed. High or moderate visibility WTS facilities, defined in Subsection E.,
require Type III Planning Commission or Hearings Official review. Low visibility or stealth facilities,
and the co -location of new equipment of existing facilities are allowed under a Type I staff review
with applicable building or electrical permits. Routine equipment repair and maintenance do not
require planning review; however, applicable building and electrical permits are required.
1. Development Issues Meeting. A Development Issues Meeting (DIM) as specified in
Subsection 5.1-120A. is required only for high and moderate visibility WTS facility applications.
Applicable development standards as specified in Subsection F. and submittal requirements as
specified in Subsection G., will be discussed at the DIM.
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2. Type I Review Process. The following WTS facilities are allowed with the approval of
the Director with applicable building and electrical permits:
a. Stealth and low visibility WTS facilities, as defined in Subsection E., in any
zoning district.
b. Fagade-mounted antennas or low powered networked telecommunications
facilities, e.g., as those employing microcell antennas integrated into the architecture of
an existing building in a manner that no change to the architecture is apparent and no
part of the WTS facility is visible to public view.
C. Antennas or arrays that are hidden from public view through the use of
architectural treatments, e.g., within a cupola, steeple, or parapet which is consistent
with the applicable building height limitation.
d. New antennas or arrays including side -mounted antennas and small top -
mounted antennas that are attached to an existing broadcast communication facility
located in any zone. No more than 3 small top -mounted antennas shall be placed on the
top of any one facility without a Type III review.
e. To minimize adverse visual impacts associated with the proliferation and
clustering of towers, co -location of antennas or arrays on existing towers shall take
precedence over the construction of new towers, provided the co -location is
accomplished in a manner consistent with the following:
L An existing tower may be modified or rebuilt to a taller height to
accommodate the co -location of additional antennas or arrays, as long as the
modified or rebuilt tower will not exceed the height limit of the applicable zoning
district. Proposals to increase the height of a tower in a residential zoning district,
or within 500 feet of a residential zoning district shall be reviewed under a Type
III process. The height change may only occur one time per tower.
ii. An existing tower that is modified or reconstructed to accommodate the
co -location of additional antennas or arrays shall be of the same tower type and
reconstructed in the exact same location as the existing tower.
f. Small wireless facilities proposed within the public right-of-way on an existing,
modified, new, or replacement small wireless facility structure in any zoning district in
City limits, that meet the standards in section 4.3-145.F.28.
g. Co -location of antennas or arrays on existing WTS facilities.
h. The Director will use the applicable criteria specified in Subsection I. to
evaluate the proposal.
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Low Visibility, Stealth and Small Wireless Facilities Submittal Checklist
For more information regarding wireless telecommunications facilities,
definitions or the use of this application form please refer to Section 4.3-145 of
the Springfield Development Code or call the Planner on Duty at 541-726-3753.
General Application Packet Elements
❑ Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee
calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available on line and at the
Development & Public Works Department. Any applicable application, technology, and
postage fees are collected at the time of submittal.
❑ Complete Low Visibility, Stealth and Small Wireless Facilities Application
Form
❑ Copy of the Deed, City Right of Way Use/Pole Attachment Agreement and/or
Express Written Consent from Owner of Facilities or Property
❑ State or County Approvals Required - The applicant must demonstrate that any
application has been approved for any required state or county permit and provide
a copy of the application upon request.
❑ Narrative addressing submittal requirements and development standards of
SDC 4.3-14S. See Attachment A to this application.
❑ Four (4) Complete Packets with the documents, plans and information as
detailed below.
Application Submittal Requirements.
SDC 4.3-145 G. Application Submittal Requirements. All applications for a WTS facility shall
provide the following reports, documents or documentation:
1. Submittal Requirements for Low Visibility and Stealth Facilities (Type I review). All
applications for low visibility and stealth WTS facilities shall submit the following reports and
documentation:
a. Narrative. The application shall include a written narrative that describes in
detail all of the equipment and components proposed to be part of the WTS facility,
including, but not limited to, towers, antennas and arrays, equipment cabinets, back-up
generators, air conditioning units, lighting, landscaping and fencing.
b. Geographic Service Area. Except for small wireless facilities, the applicant shall
identify the geographic service area for the proposed WTS facility, including a map
showing all of the applicant's and any other existing sites in the local service network
associated with the gap the facility is meant to close. The applicant shall describe how
this service area fits into and is necessary for the service provider's service network.
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The service area map for the proposed WTS facility shall include the following:
The area of significant gap in the existing coverage area;
ii. The service area to be effected by the proposed WTS facility;
iii. The locations of existing WTS tower facilities where co -location is
possible within a 5 -mile radius of the proposed WTS facility.
C. Co -Location. An engineer's analysis/report of the recommended site location
area is required for a proposed WTS tower. For small wireless facilities in the public
right-of-way, this report is required only when a new structure is proposed. If an
existing structure approved for co -location is within the area recommended by the
engineer's report, reasons for not collocating shall be provided demonstrating at least
one of the following deficiencies, except for small wireless facilities which must meet
the requirements in subsection 4.3-145.F.28.k of this Code, upon report of an engineer
or other qualified individual:
L The structure is not of sufficient height to meet engineering
requirements;
ii. The structure is not of sufficient structural strength to accommodate the
WTS facility, or there is a lack of space on all suitable existing towers to locate
proposed antennas;
iii. Electromagnetic interference for one or both WTS facilities will result
from co -location; or
iv. The radio frequency coverage objective cannot be adequately met.
d. Plot Plan. A plot plan showing: the lease area, setbacks from adjacent public
and private properties lines, antenna structure and equipment shelter with height above
grade, connection point with the land line system, landscaping, screening and means of
access.
e. RF Emissions. An engineer's statement that the RF emissions at grade, or at
nearest habitable space when attached to an existing structure, complies with FCC rules
for these emissions; the cumulative RF emissions if co -located. Provide the RF range in
megahertz and the wattage output of the equipment.
f. Description of Service. A description of the type of service offered including,
but not limited to: voice, data, video and the consumer receiving equipment.
g. Provider Information. Identification of the provider and backhaul provider, if
different.
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h. Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Designation. Provide the zoning and applicable
comprehensive plan (e.g., Metro Plan, 2030 Springfield Refinement Plan) designation of
the proposed site and the surrounding properties within 500 feet.
L FCC, FAA or Other Required Licenses and Determinations. Provide a copy of all
pertinent submittals to the FCC, FAA or other State or Federal agencies including
environmental assessments and impact statements, and data, assumptions,
calculations, and measurements relating to RF emissions safety standards.
j. Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way. Applications for small
wireless facilities in City limits in the public right-of-way must also include:
I. A structural report stamped by an Oregon licensed engineer that the small
wireless facility structure can structurally accommodate the proposed
small wireless facility; For attachment to existing structures, the engineer
who authors and stamps the report must have conducted an in-person
inspection of the pole and any issues with the condition of the pole must
be noted in the report;
ii. A photo simulation showing the maximum silhouette, color and finish of
the proposed facility;
iii. For poles that are not owned by the City of Springfield, written
authorization by the pole owner regarding the specific plan to attach to
the pole; and
V. All necessary permits and applications required under the Springfield
Municipal Code, which may be processed concurrently.
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ATTACHMENT A
General Information - Low Visibility, Stealth and Small Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities (MDS Type 1)
Standards for Review
SDC 4.3-14S F. General Standards. The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 establishes
limitations on the siting standards that local governments can place on WTS facilities. Section 704 of
the Act states that local siting standards shall not:
1) "unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services'
2) "prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services."
All applications for WTS facilities are subject to the standards in this Section to the extent that they
do not violate Federal limitations on local siting standards. Where application of the standards found
in this Section constitutes a violation, the least intrusive alternative for providing coverage shall be
allowed as an exception to the standards.
1. Design for Co -Location. All new towers shall be designed to structurally accommodate
the maximum number of additional users technically practicable.
2. Demonstrated Need for New WTS Facilities. Except for small wireless facilities,
applications shall demonstrate that the proposed WTS facility is necessary to close a significant
gap in service coverage or capacity for the carrier and is the least intrusive means to close the
significant gap.
3. Lack of Coverage and Lack of Capacity. Except for small wireless facilities, the
application shall demonstrate that the gap in service cannot be closed by upgrading other
existing facilities. In doing so, evidence shall clearly support a conclusion that the gap results
from a lack of coverage and not a lack of capacity to achieve adequate service. If the
proposed WTS facility is to improve capacity, evidence shall further justify why other methods
for improving service capacity are not reasonable, available or effective.
4. Identify the Least Intrusive Alternative for Providing Coverage. Except for small
wireless facilities, the application shall demonstrate a good faith effort to identify and evaluate
less intrusive alternatives, including, but not limited to, less sensitive sites, alternative design
systems, alternative tower designs, the use of repeaters, or multiple facilities. Subsection F.5.
defines the type of WTS facilities that are allowed in each zoning district.
S. Location of WTS Facilities by Type. Subsection E. defines various types of WTS
facilities by their visual impact. These are: high visibility, moderate visibility, low visibility and
stealth facilities. Table 4.3-1 lists the type of WTS facilities allowed in each of Springfield's
zoning districts.
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Table 4.3-1
Zoning Districts
Types Allowed
Special Heavy Industrial
High visibility
Heavy Industrial
Moderate visibility
Light -Medium Industrial
Low visibility
Quarry Mining Operations
Stealth
Community Commercial
Moderate visibility
Campus Industrial
Low visibility
Booth Kelly Mixed Use
Stealth
Major Retail Commercial
Mixed Use Employment
Mixed Use Commercial
Medical Service
Public Land and Open Space 1
Neighborhood Commercial
Low visibility
General Office
Stealth
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed Use Residential
(1) Moderate visibility WTS facilities in the Public Land and Open Space District are allowed only within the city limits.
6. Maximum Number of High Visibility WTS Facilities. No more than 1 high visibility
facility is allowed on any 1 lot/parcel.
EXCEPTION: The Approval Authority may approve exceeding the maximum number of high
visibility facilities per lot/parcel if one of the following findings is made:
a. Co -location of additional high visibility facilities is consistent with neighborhood
character;
b. The provider has shown that denial of an application for additional high visibility
WTS facilities would have the effect of prohibiting service because the proposed facility
would fill a significant gap in coverage and no alternative locations are available and
technologically feasible; or
C. The provider has shown that denial of an application for additional high visibility
WTS facilities would unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally
equivalent services.
7. Separation between Towers. No new WTS tower may be installed closer than 2,000
feet from any existing or proposed tower unless supporting findings can be made under
Subsections F.2., 3. and 4. by the Approval Authority.
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S. WTS Towers Adjacent to Residentially Zoned Property. In order to ensure public
safety, all towers located on or adjacent to any residential zoning district shall be set back
from all residential property lines by a distance at least equal to the height of the facility,
including any antennas or other appurtenances. The setback shall be measured from that part
of the WTS tower that is closest to the neighboring residentially zoned property.
9. Historic Buildings and Structures. Except for small wireless facilities, no WTS facility
shall be allowed on any building or structure, or in any district, that is listed on any Federal,
State or local historic register unless a finding is made by the Approval Authority that the
proposed facility will have no adverse effect on the appearance of the building, structure, or
district. No change in architecture and no high or moderate visibility WTS facilities are
permitted on any building or any site within a historic district. Proposed WTS facilities in the
Historic Overlay District are also subject to the applicable provisions of Section 3.3-900.
10. Equipment Location. The following location standards shall apply to WTS facilities,
except for small wireless facilities:
a. No WTS facility shall be located in a front, rear, or side yard building setback in
any base zone and no portion of any antenna array shall extend beyond the property
lines;
b. Where there is no building, the WTS facility shall be located at least 30 feet
from a property line abutting a street;
C. For guyed WTS towers, all guy anchors shall be located at least 50 feet from all
property lines.
11. Tower Height. Towers may exceed the height limits otherwise provided for in this
Code. However, all towers greater than the height limit of the base zone shall require
Discretionary Use approval through a Type III review process, subject to the approval criteria
specified in Subsection I.
12. Accessory Building Size. All accessory buildings and structures built to contain
equipment accessory to a WTS facility shall not exceed 12 feet in height unless a greater
height is necessary and required by a condition of approval to maximize architectural
integration. Each accessory building or structure located on any residential or public land and
open space zoned property is limited to 200 square feet, unless approved through the
Discretionary Use process.
13. Visual Impact. Except for small wireless facilities, which must meet the requirements
of section 4.3-145.F.28, all WTS facilities shall be designed to minimize the visual impact to
the greatest extent practicable by means of placement, screening, landscaping, and
camouflage. All facilities shall also be designed to be compatible with existing architectural
elements, building materials, and other site characteristics. The applicant shall use the least
visible antennas reasonably available to accomplish the coverage objectives. All high visibility
and moderate visibility facilities shall be sited in a manner to cause the least detriment to the
viewshed of abutting properties, neighboring properties, and distant properties.
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14. Minimize Visibility. Colors and materials for WTS facilities shall be nonreflective and
chosen to minimize visibility. Facilities, including support equipment and buildings, shall be
painted or textured using colors to match or blend with the primary background, unless
required by any other applicable law.
15. Camouflaged Facilities. All camouflaged WTS facilities shall be designed to visually and
operationally blend into the surrounding area in a manner consistent with existing
development on adjacent properties. The facility shall also be appropriate for the specific site.
In other words, it shall not "stand out' from its surrounding environment.
16. Fagade-Mounted Antenna. Fagade-mounted antennas shall be architecturally
integrated into the building design and otherwise made as unobtrusive as possible. If possible,
antennas shall be located entirely within an existing or newly created architectural feature so
as to be completely screened from view. Fagade-mounted antennas shall not extend more
than 2 feet out from the building face.
17. Roof -Mounted Antenna. Roof -mounted antennas shall be constructed at the minimum
height possible to serve the operator's service area and shall be set back as far from the
building edge as possible or otherwise screened to minimize visibility from the public right-of-
way and adjacent properties.
18. Compliance with Photo Simulations. As a condition of approval and prior to final staff
inspection of the WTS facility, the applicant shall submit evidence, e.g., photos, sufficient to
prove that the facility is in substantial conformance with photo simulations provided with the
initial application. Nonconformance shall require any necessary modification to achieve
compliance within 90 days of notifying the applicant.
19. Noise. Noise from any equipment supporting the WTS facility shall comply with the
regulations specified in OAR 340-035-0035.
20. Signage. No signs, striping, graphics, or other attention -getting devices are permitted
on any WTS facility except for warning and safety signage that shall:
a. Have a surface area of no more than 3 square feet;
b. Be affixed to a fence or equipment cabinet; and
C. Be limited to no more than 2 signs, unless more are required by any other
applicable law.
21. Traffic Obstruction. Maintenance vehicles servicing WTS facilities located in the public
or private right-of-way shall not park on the traveled way or in a manner that obstructs traffic.
22. Parking. No net loss in required on-site parking spaces shall occur as a result of the
installation of any WTS facility.
23. Sidewalks and Pathways. Cabinets and other equipment shall not impair pedestrian
use of sidewalks or other pedestrian paths or bikeways on public or private land.
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24. Lighting. WTS facilities shall not include any beacon lights or strobe lights, unless
required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or other applicable authority. If beacon
lights or strobe lights are required, the Approval Authority shall review any available
alternatives and approve the design with the least visual impact. All other site lighting for
security and maintenance purposes shall be shielded and directed downward, and shall comply
with the outdoor lighting standards in Section 4.5-100, unless required by any other applicable
law.
25. Landscaping. For WTS facilities with towers that exceed the height limitations of the
base zone, at least 1 row of evergreen trees or shrubs, not less than 4 feet high at the time of
planting, and spaced out not more than 15 feet apart, shall be provided in the landscape
setback. Shrubs shall be of a variety that can be expected to grow to form a continuous hedge
at least 5 feet in height within 2 years of planting. Trees and shrubs in the vicinity of guy wires
shall be of a kind that would not exceed 20 feet in height or would not affect the stability of
the guys. In all other cases, the landscaping, screening and fence standards specified in
Section 4.4-100 shall apply.
26. Prohibited WTS Facilities.
a. Any high or moderate visibility WTS facility in the Historic Overlay District.
b. Any WTS facility in the public right-of-way that severely limits access to
abutting property, which limits public access or use of the sidewalk, or which constitutes
a vision clearance violation.
C. Any detached WTS facility taller than 150 feet above finished grade at the base
of the tower.
27. Speculation. No application shall be accepted or approved for a speculation WTS
tower, i.e., from an applicant that simply constructs towers and leases tower space to service
carriers, but is not a service carrier, unless the applicant submits a binding written
commitment or executed lease from a service carrier to utilize or lease space on the tower.
28. Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way. Small wireless facilities in the public
right-of-way must comply with the following standards:
Small wireless facility structures must meet the following height limits, whichever
is more:
i. 50 feet or less in height, including antenna height; or
ii. No more than 10% taller than the existing structure or other adjacent
utility poles, light poles, or similar structures.
b. Each antenna associated with the small wireless facility, excluding associated
antenna equipment, must be no more than 3 cubic feet in volume.
C. All wireless equipment associated with the structure other than the antenna,
including the wireless equipment associated with the antenna and any pre-
existing associated equipment on the structure, must be no more than 28 cubic
feet in volume. Antenna equipment includes only such equipment that is
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associated with the antenna that is in the same fixed location as the antenna,
and is installed at the same time as the antenna.
d. All antennas on a small cell structure, excluding antenna equipment, must not
total more than six cubic feet in volume, whether an array or separate.
e. Antennas may not project more than five feet above or two feet laterally from
the pole, as measured from the inside edge of the antenna to the surface of the
pole, or the minimum necessary to achieve required safety clearances. Antennas
may not exceed the diameter of the pole on which they are attached, or 16
inches in diameter, whichever is greater.
f. All equipment must be mounted to the pole at least 10 feet above grade.
Alternately, equipment may be located in an underground vault or another
location on the pole upon approval by the City Engineer.
g. Other than the antenna, antenna equipment, electric meter, and power
disconnect, all pole -mounted equipment must be concealed in a single flush -
mounted cabinet that complies with the dimensional standards in this section or
otherwise entirely shielded from public view. EXCEPTION: Multiple equipment
cabinets on a single pole are permitted only when necessary to comply with the
pole owner's joint use requirements.
h. All cabling and wires that run between the antenna and equipment must be
concealed or shielded inside conduit.
I. All antennas, equipment, conduit, cabling, cabinets and ancillary parts must be
painted or textured in a non -reflective neutral color that matches, or is
compatible with, the pole.
j. Where there are no existing overhead utilities, utility service lines and backhaul
fiber must be located underground, unless approved otherwise by the City
Engineer.
k. All new or replacement small wireless facility structures must comply with the
following:
I. A replacement small wireless facility structure must be placed as close to
the same location as the existing structure as is possible, unless minor
adjustments to location are needed to comply with ADA requirements or
for public safety, as determined by the City Engineer.
ii. A new small wireless facility structure is permitted only when no other
existing structure in the right-of-way is available or suitable to
accommodate the small wireless facility, and no other structure in the
right-of-way is available or suitable to be replaced or modified to
accommodate the small wireless facility.
iii. The location of a small wireless facility structure must allow sufficient clear
space for safe passage on the sidewalk; must not be located within the
vision clearance area; must not interfere with other utilities, traffic control
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devices, or intersections; and must be safe, as determined by the City
Engineer.
Small wireless facilities are not permitted on decorative light poles and no
decorative light poles will be removed or replaced to accommodate small wireless
facilities. EXCEPTION: Upon a determination that no other option is reasonably
available for meeting an identified capacity, coverage, or other service need,
including locating the small wireless facility on private property outside the public
right-of-way, the City will permit replacement of a decorative light pole with a
small wireless facility that is camouflaged to match the existing decorative pole.
M. The City may require design or concealment measures for small wireless facilities
and associated structures in the Historic Overlay District. Any such design or
concealment measures are not considered part of the small wireless facility for
purpose of the size restrictions in this subsection.
Removal of Facilities
M. Abandonment or Discontinuation of Use. The following requirements apply to the
abandonment and/or discontinuation of use for all WTS facilities:
1. All WTS facilities located on a utility pole shall be promptly removed at the operator's
expense at any time a utility is scheduled to be placed underground or otherwise moved.
2. All operators who intend to abandon or discontinue the use of any WTS facility shall
notify the City of their intentions no less than 60 days prior to the final day of use.
3. WTS facilities shall be considered abandoned 90 days following the final day of use or
operation.
4. All abandoned WTS facilities shall be physically removed by the service provider
and/or property owner no more than 90 days following the final day of use or of determination
that the facility has been abandoned, whichever occurs first.
S. The City reserves the right to remove any WTS facilities that are abandoned for more
than 90 days at the expense of the facility owner.
6. Any abandoned site shall be restored to its natural or former condition. Grading and
landscaping in good condition may remain.
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EXHIBIT A
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T")
AT&T ID: EUG02_020/20672-018
City of Springfield Pole a: 0581
In the Public Right -of -Way ("PROW") near 4555 Main St
Small Wireless Facility Project Narrative
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") is proposing to install a new small wireless facility ("SWF")
in the PROW to serve residents and businesses in City of Springfield.
Introduction. SWFs are low-power, low -profile wireless communication facilities that improve
signal quality and capacity within AT&T's existing wireless network. The proposed SWF will help
AT&T provide and improve critical wireless services in this area.
AT&T estimates that since introduction of the iPhone in 2007, mobile data usage has increased
580,000% on its network. AT&T forecasts its customers' growing demand for mobile data services
to continue. Customer needs require AT&T to design and maintain its network to provide and
improve wireless signal quality and to increase data rates sufficient to stream video. Areas that do
not meet this minimal standard, or where wireless service is otherwise compromised, represent
service issues that must be addressed.
Specifically, this proposed SWF will help improve AT&T's wireless services by offloading network
traffic carried by existing macro facilities in the area. In addition, faster data rates allow customers
to get on and off the network quickly, which produces more efficient use of AT&T's limited
spectrum. By placing the SWF in areas where AT&T's existing wireless communication facilities are
constrained and where AT&T experiences especially high network traffic, AT&T can address the
existing and forecasted demand and support 5G speeds in the nearfuture.
Improving signal quality and increasing data speed is critical to providing the mobile experience
customers demand and to manage the unprecedented increase in mobile data usage on AT&T's
network. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") tracks the rates at which American
households are shifting from landlines to wireless telecommunications. According to the CDCs
latest Wireless Substitution Report, nearly 80 percent of Americans rely exclusively or primarily on
wireless communications in their homes.' In addition, the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC') esti mates that 70 percent of all 911 calls are made from wireless devices.2 And with AT&T's
selection by FirstNet as the wireless service provider to build and manage the nationwide first
responder wireless network, each new or modified facility will help strengthen first responder
communications.
AT&T selected the proposed SWF as the best available means to address its service objectives in
this portion of City of Springfield. The overall site location and design will comply with applicable
code provisions.
'See Wireless Substitution: Early Release of Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, July -December
2019, available at httos://www.cdc.aov/nchs/data/nhis/earlvrelease/wireless202009-508.odf.
2 See 911 Wireless Services, available at httas://v .fcc.wv/consumers/guides/911-wireless-services.
The proposed SWF will be located in the PROW. The project will involve the placement of a small
antenna and associated small wireless equipment on a replacement City of Springfield street light
pole. Small Cellular. Thefacilitywill not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Itwill not adversely
affect the surrounding properties, and itwill have minimal physical and aesthetic footprint in this
area.
The City of Springfield can easily make the necessary findings for approval of this SWF.
Compliance with Applicable Design Standards.
AT&T's proposed SWF complies with applicable design requirements in 4.3-145 Wireless
Telecommunications System (WTS) Facilities as follows:
• SWF Definition
o AT&T's SWF meets the FCC's definition of small wireless facility. The SWF and pole
are less than 50 feet in height. The antenna volume is 2.79 cubic feet, and the
volume of the equipment cabinet and surge suppressor is 11.078 (10.7+.378) cubic
feet. The radio frequency ("RF") emissions will meet FCC safety standards. See FCC
Compliance Study on Electromagnetic Fields Exposure submitted for this proposed
SWF (Exhibit E).
• Design Standards
A. The proposed installation is less than 50' and not more than 10% taller than the existing
structure
B. The proposed antenna will be no more than 3 cubic feet in volume
C. The proposed antenna and associated equipment will be no more than 28 cubic feet in
volume
D. The proposed antenna will be no more than 6 cubic feet in volume
E. The proposed installation will not project more than 5' above or 2' laterally from the pole,
antenna will not exceed diameter of the pole it is attached to
F. The proposed antenna will be mounted a minimum of 10' above grade
G. The proposed equipment, separate from the antenna, will be concealed within the pole
that complies with the dimensional standards on this Section or otherwise shielded from
public view
H. All proposed cabling and wire will be concealed or shielded inside conduit
I. All proposed antennas, equipment, conduit, cabling, cabinets and ancillary parts will be
painted or textured in a non -reflective neutral color that matches or is compatible with
the pole
J. The proposed installation will include a new underground connections where required
when an overhead connection does not already exist
K. The proposed installation will comply with:
I. Will be placed as close to the same location as possible unless minor adjustments
are needed to comply with ADA requirements orfor public safety
II. A new structure will be proposed only when no other existing structure in the right
of way is available or suitable
III. Installation will allow safe passage on the sidewalk, will not be located within vision
clearance, will not interfere with other utilities, traffic control devised or
intersections and will be determined safe
L. Installation is not proposed on a decorative pole
M. If required by the city design will include concealment measures in the Historic Overlay
District