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Home My WebLink About20250514 48 Wright St Verizon Utility Pole ApplicationRevised 01/2021 APPLICATION FOR: ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICANT(S)* OWNER(S) (If not applicant) ATTORNEY/AGENT Name Address Phone / / / Email Identify primary contact person:  Applicant Owner Attorney/Agent * An applicant must be the property owner, lessee, or one with an option to lease or purchase the property in question. Applicant’s interest in premises: Owner Lessee Under option to lease or purchase PROPERTY INFORMATION Property Address/Location: Tax Parcel #: . - - (for example: 165.52 – 4 – 37 ) Current Zoning District: Property use:  Residential Non-residential/mixed-use Type of Review:  Architectural Historic Extension/modification (of current approval) Summary description of proposed action: Has a previous application been filed with the DRC for this property? No  Yes – date(s)? _____________________ -App. No.(s)? _________________ Date Acquired by Owner: _________________ **HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED** CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION CITY HALL - 474 BROADWAY SARATOGA SPRINGS, NEW YORK 12866-2296 TEL: 518-587-3550 X2533 www.saratoga-springs.org [FOR OFFICE USE] _______________ (Application #) ____________ (Date received) __________________________ (Project Title) Staff Review _______________ **A “complete” application consists of 1 hard copy (original) , and 1 electronic copy of application & ALL other materials as required below: New Construction / Additions Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent properties Site plan, drawn to scale, showing existing & proposed construction, property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot coverage, site features (fences, walks, trees, etc.); on no larger than 2’x3’ sheet – smaller preferred if legible Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing & proposed construction – label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2’x3’ sheet – smaller permitted if legible Floor plans for proposed structure; on sheet no larger than 2’x3’ – smaller permitted if legible Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Change in exterior building materials (windows, doors, roof, siding, etc.), or color (in non-residential districts only) Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and that illustrate affected features Elevation drawings showing all sides of existing & proposed construction – label dimensions, colors, materials, lighting (fixture & lamp type, wattage), etc. - include compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2’x3’ sheet – smaller permitted if legible Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Within front yard setbacks in Historic Districts only (Front setbacks: UR-1 & INST-HTR=30’; UR-4=25’; UR-2, UR-3 & NCUD-1=10’) -Installation, removal or change in material of drive- and walkways -Installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening over 3’ in height -Installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices (more than 2’ diameter) For any of above: Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties Site plan showing existing & proposed construction: include property lines & dimensions, required & proposed setbacks & lot coverage, site features (fences, walks, trees, etc.) street names, compass bearing & scale; no larger than 2’x3’ sheet – smaller preferred if legible Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Signage / Awnings Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and adjacent properties Plan showing location of proposed sign/awning structure on building/premises: no larger than 11”x17” Scaled illustration of proposed sign/awning structure and lettering (front view & profile): include all dimensions of structure; type, dimensions and style of lettering or logo; description of colors, materials, mounting method and hardware Descriptions, specifications of proposed lighting including fixture & lamp type, wattage, mounting method, and location Product literature, specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors Demolition Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures, and of adjacent properties Site plan showing existing and any proposed structures - include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale Written description of reasons for demolition and, in addition: For structures of “architectural/historical significance”, demonstrate “good cause” why structure cannot be preserved For structures in an architectural district that might be eligible for listing on National Register of Historic Places, or for a “contributing” structure in a National Register district (contact City staff), provide plans for site development following demolition - include a timetable and letter of credit for project completion Telecommunication facilities Color photographs showing site/existing structures, and of adjacent properties Site plan showing existing and proposed structures: include dimensions, setbacks, street names, compass bearing, and scale Scaled illustration of proposed structures: include all dimensions; colors, materials, lighting, mounting details Consult Article 240-12.22 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and City staff to ensure compliance with requirements for visual impact assessment and existing and proposed vegetative screening Revised 01/2021 Revised 01/2021 Request for extension of current approval Identify date of original DRC approval: ______________Current expiration date: ________________ Org. App. No. ____________ Describe why this extension is necessary and whether any significant changes have occurred either on the site or in the neighborhood. SEQR Environmental Assessment Form Applicants proposing the following must complete “Part I” of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/seafpartone.pdf): -Construction or expansion of a multi-family residential structure (4 units +) -Construction or expansion (exceeding 4,000 sq. ft. gross floor area) of a principal or accessory non-residential structure -Telecommunications facility, radio antennae, satellite dishes -Demolition Disclosure Does any City officer, employee or family member thereof have a financial interest (as defined by General Municipal Law Section 809) in this application? No  Yes - If yes, a statement disclosing the name, residence, nature, and extent of this interest must be filed with this application. Certification I/we, the property owner(s), or purchaser(s)/lessee(s) under contract, of the land in question, hereby request an appearance before the Design Review Commission. By the signature(s) attached hereto, I/we certify that the information provided within this application and accompanying documentation is, to the best of my/our knowledge, true and accurate. I/we further understand that intentionally providing false or misleading information is grounds for immediate denial of this application. I/we hereby authorize the members of the Design Review Commission and designated City staff to enter the property associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this application. Furthermore, I/we agree to meet all requirements under Article VII for Historic Review or Article VIII for Architectural Review of the Zoning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs. Date: (applicant signature) Date: (applicant signature) If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property, the current owner must also sign. Owner Signature: Date: Owner Signature: Date: Revised 01/2021 INSTRUCTIONS ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATION 1.ELIGIBILITY: An applicant to the Design Review Commission for Architectural Review or Historic Review must be the property owner(s) or lessee, or have an option to lease or purchase the property in question. 2.COMPLETE SUBMISSIONS: Applicants are encouraged to work with City staff to ensure that an application is complete. The DRC will only consider properly completed applications that contain 1 original and 1 digital version of the application and ALL other required materials as indicated on the application. HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!! 3.ACTIONS REQUIRING REVIEW: Architectural Review District Historic Review District •any exterior changes that require a building permit •any change in exterior building materials •a new, or change to an existing, sign or sign structure •demolition of a structure Within a non-residential zoning district: •a change in exterior building color •installation of an awning •Installation or exterior change to a structure requiring a building or demolition permit •any material change to exterior of a structure including: -addition or removal of exterior architectural features -installation, removal or material changes to exterior building elements such as roof, siding, windows, doors, porches, etc. -enclosure or screening or buildings openings such as windows, doors, porches, etc. -installation of utility, mechanical or misc. accessory structures to the exterior of a building such as HVAC equipment, solar panels, wind turbines, radio/satellite transmission/reception devices, etc. Within a front yard setback: -installation, removal or material changes to drive- or walkways -installation or removal of architectural, sculptural or vegetative screening that exceeds 3’ in height -installation of accessory utility structures or radio/satellite transmission/reception devices over 2’ in diameter •a change in exterior building color within a non- residential zoning district •a new, or change to an existing, sign or awning •installation of telecommunications facilities Note – Ordinary maintenance or repair that does not involve a change in material, design or outer appearance is exempt from Historic or Architectural Review. CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION City Hall - 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 Tel: 518-587-3550 x2533 www.saratoga-springs.org 4.DESIGN GUIDELINES: The Design Review Commission will evaluate whether the proposed action (construction, alteration or demolition) is compatible with existing structures and surrounding properties using the following criteria: •Height – consistent with historic form and context of site and surrounding properties •Scale – relationship of structure and its architectural elements to human size, form, perception •Proportion – relationship among building elements including front façade, windows, and doors •Rhythm – pattern resulting from repeating building elements such as door/window openings, columns, arches, and other façade elements •Directional Expression – compatibility with horizontal & vertical expression of surrounding structures •Massing & Open Space – relationship of structure to open space between it and adjoining buildings •Setback – compatibility with surrounding structures •Compatibility of the following with surrounding structures/properties: -Major building elements (storefronts, doors, windows, roof) -Building materials -Color – (in non-residential zoning districts only) 5.DECISIONS: The Design Review Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove an application. The DRC may impose appropriate conditions and safeguards in connection with its approval including nature/quality of materials, manner of construction, and design. An applicant may appeal a denied DRC application on the grounds of hardship. Application approvals shall expire within 18 months of the filing date unless the project has sufficiently commenced (i.e. building/demolition permits obtained and construction/alteration begun). Applicants may request up to 2 extensions if requested before expiration date of prior approval. 6.AGENDA DATE: Check City’s website (www.saratoga-springs.org) for meeting dates. Applications are placed on an agenda on first-come, first-served basis as determined by the completeness of the application. 7.APPLICATION FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE): Make checks payable to the "Commissioner of Finance”. REFER TO THE CURRENT FEE WORKSHEET INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More detailed information on Architectural Review, Historic Review and the Design Review Commission responsibilities may be found in the City’s Zoning Ordinance available in City Hall and on the City’s web site at http://www.saratoga-springs.org/544/Zoning-Ordinance. Revised 01/2021 ATTORNEYS AT LAW _______________ MAIN OFFICE (FOR ALL MAIL): 500 FEDERAL STREET, 5TH FLOOR, TROY, NEW YORK 12180 ALBANY OFFICE: 41 STATE STREET, STE 604-12, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12207 _______________ Phone: 518-438-9907 • Fax: 518-438-9914 _______________ www.youngsommer.com David C. Brennan, Esq. Writer’s Telephone Extension: 224 dbrennan@youngsommer.com June 11, 2025 Via Federal Express Mark Graham Administrative Assistant for OPED City of Saratoga Springs 474 Broadway Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 RE: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless Application for DRB Approval Utility Pole No. NG 5 /VZ 9 - Adjacent to 48 Wright Street Dear Mr. Graham: Please find enclosed an application to the Design Review Board for a proposal to add a wireless small cell antenna and equipment to an existing utility pole in the right of way. Also enclosed is a check in the amount of $650.00 for the application fee. We look forward to discussing this further with the Design Review Board at an upcoming meeting. In the meantime, if you have any questions concerning this letter or the enclosed materials, please contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, David C. Brennan, Esq. Encl. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK In the Matter of the Application of ______________________________________________________________ CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless Utility Pole No. NG 5 /VZ 9 Adjacent to 48 Wright Street Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 ____________________________________________________________ APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL and STATEMENT OF INTENT Submitted by: Verizon Wireless Margaret Baughman, Manager – Network Real Estate 1275 John Street, Suite 100 West Henrietta, New York 14586 (585) 321-5390 Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, P.C. Steven Matthews, P.E. 36 British American Blvd, Suite 101 Latham, New York 12110 (518) 783-1630 Pyramid Network Services Jack Redmond, Site Acquisition Specialist 5845 Widewaters Parkway Suite 100 East Syracuse, New York 13057 (315) 730-3281 Please Direct All Correspondence To: Young/Sommer LLC David C. Brennan, Esq. 500 Federal Street, 5th Floor Troy NY, 12180 (518) 714-9282 Dated: June 11, 2025 1 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK In the Matter of the Application of ___________________________________________________________________ CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless Premises: Utility Pole No. NG 5/VZ 9 - Adjacent to 48 Wright Street Saratoga Springs, New York 12866 ___________________________________________________________________ STATEMENT OF INTENT and APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL I. Purpose and Need CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Verizon Wireless” or the “Applicant”) proposes the collocation of an unmanned public utility/personal wireless service facility (a "communications facility") at the above location. More specifically, Verizon Wireless is proposing to replace an existing utility pole and add wireless telecommunications equipment to it. The Applicant proposes to install on a proposed replacement utility pole: a single, cylindrical antenna (approximately 24” tall x 14.6” in diameter) mounted at the top of the pole at a tip height of 41.7± feet) along with the installation of electric and telecommunications equipment on the utility pole at a minimum height of 8’ above grade. All proposed equipment will be painted brown as noted on Sheet C-2B and consistent with prior DRB approvals for similar projects. The property is located in the right of way adjacent to 48 Wright Street, City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York (NG 5 /VZ 9). [Zoning Site Plan Drawings of Tectonic Engineering & Surveying, PC at TAB 6]. Upon completion, the proposed facility will provide additional wireless network bandwidth and improved performance to the nearby roads and the surrounding neighborhood areas. More specifically, the site is proposed to extend reliable wireless service along Monroe St, Lincoln Ave, Crescent St, Madison St, Nelson Ave, Jefferson St. and reliable in-home service to homes along Webster St, Adams St and Steele St. Verizon Wireless is considered a public utility for land use purposes under New York decisional law (Cellular Telephone Company v. Rosenberg1, 82 N.Y.2d 364 [1993]), and a provider of “personal wireless services” under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “TCA”). Verizon Wireless’ equipment will be in operation twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year. 1 In Rosenberg, the State’s highest Court determined that the ordinary variance standard is inapplicable and a cellular telephone company applying for relief need only show that (1) the relief is “required to render safe and adequate service,” and (2) there are “compelling reasons, economic or otherwise,” for needing the variance. Cellular Telephone Company v. Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d 364, 372 (1993). 2 Verizon Wireless is applying for review by the Design Review Board.2 The proposed replacement pole is located in the UR-2 Zoning District. The facility is not located in the Architectural Review District or the Historic Review District. The proposed communications facility is unmanned and will be visited for routine maintenance purposes approximately two times per year (only as needed). As such, the project will not have any impact on existing water and sewage services. In addition, neither pedestrian nor vehicular access to the premises will be impacted [see Zoning Drawings at TAB 6]. II. Compliance with City Requirements The proposed communications facility complies in all material respects with City requirements: 1. SEQRA: A Short Environmental Assessment Form is attached as TAB 2. 2. Minimum Visual Impact: As noted above, Verizon Wireless’ proposed facility is designed to have a minimum possible visual effect on the surrounding community and neighborhood [TAB 3]. Consistent with prior approvals for similar facilities, the facility will be painted brown [TAB 5 at Sheet C-2B]. 3. Site Plan: The Applicant has provided a Zoning Site Plan that identifies the proposed improvements [TAB 5]. Based upon the foregoing, Verizon Wireless respectfully submits that approval is appropriate in this case. III. Conclusion The communications facility proposed is a public necessity under Rosenberg in that it is required to render adequate and safe service to this area of the City of Saratoga Springs. In an effort to supplement existing telecommunications services to this area of the City, while reducing the need for a new tower or macro cell collocation, Verizon Wireless has identified an appropriate location for the deployment of a small cell facility. Verizon Wireless’ existing macro cell sites in the area do not provide adequate coverage and capacity to this area of the City. The City of Saratoga Springs will be lacking adequate and safe capacity, and the failure to approve this application will eliminate the means to provide necessary capacity. This, combined with the federal mandate to expeditiously deploy advanced wireless services across the nation and Verizon Wireless’ FCC licenses to provide such services in the City of Saratoga Springs, demonstrates that Verizon Wireless’ facility is a public necessity. Without the construction of the communications facility proposed, the public would be deprived of an essential means of communication, which, in turn, would jeopardize the safety and welfare of the community and traveling public. 2 For the reasons set forth herein, Verizon Wireless believes that its project complies in all material respects with the provisions of the City of Saratoga Springs Land Use Laws and, consistent with the application process established by the City for prior Small Cell applications, that no additional approvals or relief are required. To the extent that an additional approval or relief is required, Verizon Wireless submits these materials in support of such approval(s). 3 The small cell facility will not be noticeable to the traveling public or nearby property owners. The communications system proposed has been sited to have the least practical adverse visual effect on the environment, and any resulting impact(s) may properly be considered as minimal in nature and scope. Attached to this Application and Statement of Intent are the following: 1) An Application for Architectural/Historic Review by the Design Review Board; 2) A Short Environmental Assessment Form; 3) Radio Frequency Analysis and Coverage Plots: 4) Photosimulations of the proposed installation and SEQRA Visual EAF Addendum; 5) Radio Frequency – Site Compliance Report; and 6) Project Zoning Drawings. Kindly place this matter on the agenda for discussion at the next available meeting of the Design Review Board. In the meantime, if you should have any questions or require any additional information concerning this project, I can be reached at (518) 714-9282. Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless David C. Brennan, Esq. Regional Local Counsel Dated: June 11, 2025 Network Engineering 175 Calkins Road Rochester, New York 14623 Wright and Monroe Micro Cell Communications Facility Radio Frequency Analysis Verizon is proposing to collocate a new microcell facility on a proposed replacement utility pole near the intersection of Wright St and Monroe St in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York. This microcell is needed to improve coverage and network performance to the homes and local roads generally surrounding the intersection of Wright St and Monroe St west of Saratoga Race Track. Due to heavy network usage generated in downtown Saratoga Springs (particularly during summer months and track season) coupled with clusters of tightly-spaced homes and mature trees along the local roads in the surrounding neighborhood, Verizon’s existing neighboring macro sites are not capable of providing reliable mobile voice and data services on its “mid-band” (1900 MHz, 2100 MHz and 5G 3500 MHz) frequency channels to this specific portion of the city. General Methodology – Network Design/Micro Cell Placement The proposed micro cell is a significantly paired down version of a typical macro cell (i.e., a standard 3- sectored antenna array placed on a tall tower, building or water tank as commonly seen on wireless communications facilities in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area - for example the 245 ft. tall guyed tower off West Ave near Saratoga Springs High School). The proposed micro cell consists of radios and other ancillary equipment inside an enclosure mounted approximately 12 ft. above ground level and connected via coaxial cable to a 2 ft. tall canister antenna mounted on top of the proposed 38.5± ft. tall utility pole on Wright St east of the Monroe St intersection. Verizon’s specific “Wright and Monroe” microcell objectives are to extend reliable wireless service along a 0.5± mile portion of Monroe St between Lincoln Ave and Crescent St, a 0.3± mile portion of Madison St between Lincoln Ave and Steele St., a 0.3± mile portion of Wright St between Nelson Ave and Jefferson St. and 2-to-3 block sections (including into the homes along of them) of Webster St, Adams St and Steele St. Verizon’s closest wireless facilities to the proposed micro cell are its “Saratoga Gaming & Raceway” site 0.5± miles south at Saratoga Casino Hotel, its “Saratoga State Park” site 0.75± miles west on the smoke stack behind the National Museum of Dance, and its “Saratoga City Hall” site 0.8± miles northwest on the Hampton Inn & Suites hotel rooftop. Due to distance, the dense clusters of trees and homes across the targeted area, and the massive amount of wireless network traffic generated in the downtown Saratoga Springs, State Park / SPAC, and casino portions of the city, coverage and capacity from these and all other neighboring wireless facilities (particularly in Verizon’s mid-band frequency channels in the 1900 MHz – 3500 MHz range) is unable to reliably serve the targeted homes and local roads generally across the neighborhoods surrounding the Wright St and Monroe St intersection. In researching the existing co-locatable structures at and near the Wright St / Monroe St intersection, the utility pole along Wright St east of the intersection was identified as a potential candidate to achieve Verizon’s intended coverage and capacity objectives. The specific pole was chosen as it is positioned near the center of the targeted sections of Wright St and Monroe St where it has relatively unobstructed views into the surrounding homes and along local roads. A microcell at this location is also able to provide needed network capacity since most if not all network traffic generated across the targeted improvement area will be served by the proposed Wright and Monroe microcell, enabling the three macro sites described previously to better serve the downtown, state park/SPAC, and casino areas. Given the chosen pole’s desirable location, Verizon is proposing to collocate its microcell facility on Utility Pole # NG 5/VZ 9. Calculated coverage from the proposed Wright and Monroe microcell facility is shown in the street and aerial maps at Figure 1 below. When viewing these maps, the blue-shaded area illustrates new and/or improved 2 coverage from the proposed facility at Verizon’s 2100 MHz frequency band, and the blue semi-circle labeled “Wright and Monroe” is placed at the proposed micro cell location (on the existing utility pole). As the results demonstrate, the proposed micro cell will successfully cover the targeted sections of Wright St and Monroe St and into the homes and local roads in the area. When complete, mobile devices attempting to access or remain connected to Verizon’s network will seamlessly and reliably connect via the Wright and Monroe microcell site, effectively resolving mid-band 4G/5G coverage and capacity deficiencies across the targeted area. Figure 1 – Expected Coverage and Performance Improvement Area (Blue-Shaded Region) from the Proposed Wright and Monroe Microcell Conclusion To summarize, Verizon is proposing to install a small canister antenna (measuring 24 in. high by 14.6 in. wide) on top of a proposed replacement 38.5± ft. tall utility pole with associated radios and ancillary equipment inside an enclosure installed 12 ft above ground level on the pole. The proposed microcell is needed to provide reliable mid-band coverage and supplement wireless network capacity at and surrounding the Wright St / Monroe St intersection; coverage and capacity is limited in this area due to heavy network usage on Verizon’s neighboring macro facilities and their inability to adequately serve the homes and along the local roads in this section of the city. The proposed facility will resolve this gap in reliable service. Date: June 10, 2025 Prepared by: Rick Andras Rick Andras Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer Verizon Wireless Looking west along Wright Street Proposed equipment will be visible from this location P-1 12397.061 Looking west along Wright Street Proposed equipment shown as visible from this location S-1 12397.061 1 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 Verizon Wireless Site Compliance Report Site name - Wright and Monroe Site Name: Wright and Monroe Site Address: 48 Wright Street, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 Structure Type: Utility Pole Report Information Report Date: April 23, 2025 Report Generated by: Mamta Verma Customer Contact: Rick Andras Compliance Statement Verizon Compliance Statement: Verizon wireless is compliant with FCC rules and regulations in all publicly accessible areas. 2 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 Contents 1. Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 2. Antenna Inventory ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 3. Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 4. Appendix A: Reference Information ............................................................................................................................... 6 3 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 1. Executive Summary Verizon Wireless has contracted with Circet USA, an independent Radio Frequency consulting firm, to determine if the proposed telecommunications facility is in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations regarding RF exposure as defined in 47 CFR § 1.1307(b) and 1.1310. This document and the conclusions herein are based on the information provided by representatives of Verizon Wireless which is assumed to be true and correct. All information used in this report was analyzed to determine compliance in publicly accessible areas, in particular at ground level. The analysis evaluates the telecommunications facility with respect to the General Population/Uncontrolled Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits. Circet USA has taken into consideration the Verizon Wireless antenna system as well as any existing antenna systems at the subject location. Verizon Wireless final antenna count is (1) antenna. Based on the analysis, Circet USA has determined that: Verizon Wireless is compliant in all publicly accessible areas with the FCC rules and regulations governing human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields as described in 47 CFR § 1.1307(b) and 1.1310. With the proposed Verizon Wireless antenna configuration in service, the composite exposure from this facility in all areas at ground level will be less than 1% of the General Population MPE limit, or over 100 times less than the maximum allowed exposure in publicly accessible areas. 4 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 2. Antenna Inventory The table below contains data provided by Verizon Wireless representatives and/or gathered by Circet USA personnel. This data was used to perform the RF exposure analysis. Notes: Each row with the same number in the Antenna ID column references the same physical antenna. Power values provided by the client and used in the analysis may be greater than what is initially deployed. 80% TDD Duty Cycle and 100% FDD Duty Cycle are used. Jumper/connector/coax loss between RRHs and antenna AWS/PCS: 2 dB C-band: 2.5 dB Ant ID Owner Antenna manufacturer Antenna model Mech. Tilt (°)Azimuth (°)Height (ft) Frequency band Elec. Tilt (°)HBW (°) VBW (°) Total power (Watts) Gain (dBd)ERP (Watts) 1 Verizon JMA Wireless CX20OMI224-3Hxy 0 270 36 PCS1900 2 240 25 63.55 7.35 345.22 1 Verizon JMA Wireless CX20OMI224-3Hxy 0 270 36 LTE 2100 2 240 25 190.6 7.35 1035.65 1 Verizon JMA Wireless CX20OMI224-3Hxy 0 270 36 4GHz 0 240 19.2 142.9 7.65 832.05 5 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 3. Analysis Circet USA has included the Verizon Wireless antenna system at the subject location in the analysis. All existing and proposed antennas are listed in the antenna table above. Engineering assumptions were used when specific antenna or operating parameter information was not available for the other existing collocated antennas (if applicable). Using this data, software modeling using IXUS software was performed for all transmitting antennas located at the site. Circet USA has assumed a 100% duty cycle and maximum radiated power. The site has been modeled with these assumptions to determine the maximum potential RF energy density at ground level. Circet USA believes this to be a worst‐case analysis based on the best available data. As stated previously, based on this analysis, the calculated ground level exposure from the Verizon Wireless antenna system alone is less than 1% of the General Population MPE limit. Keep in mind that the FCC did not arbitrarily establish their own standards but rather adopted the recommendations of national and international organizations such as the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). These recommendations were developed by expert scientists and engineers following extensive evaluation of the potential biological effects from RF exposure. The FCC MPE limits are based on thresholds for known adverse effects, and they were designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. There is a safety factor of 50 built into the General Public MPE limits, and the predicted Verizon Wireless exposure levels are over 100 times below these very conservative limits. In cases where such compliance exists, the subject of electromagnetic field safety is preempted by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which states: “No 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 frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the (Federal Communication) Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.” The graph below provides a visual depiction of the rather insignificant electromagnetic field exposure contribution from the Verizon Wireless antenna system out to a distance of 500’ from the base of the structure. This portrays how low the Verizon Wireless contribution is when compared to the General Population MPE limit. 6 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 4. Appendix A: Reference Information FCC Rules & Regulations All information used in this report was analyzed as a percentage of the MPE limits as detailed in 47 CFR § 1.1310. The calculated power density at each sample point divided by the limit at each calculated frequency provides a result in % MPE. Summing the calculated % MPE from all contributors provides accumulative % MPE at a particular sample point. Wireless carriers use different frequency bands with varying MPE limits; therefore, it is useful to report results in terms of % MPE as opposed to power density. All results were compared to the FCC radio frequency exposure rules as detailed in 47 CFR § 1.1307(b) to determine compliance with the MPE limits for General Population/Uncontrolled environments as defined below: Two Classifications for Exposure Limits Occupational – Applies to situations in which persons are “exposed as a consequence of their employment” and are “fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure”. General Population – Applies to situations in which persons are “exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure”. Generally speaking, those without significant and documented RF Safety & Awareness training would be in the General Population classification. Environment Classification Controlled – Applies to environments that are restricted or “controlled” in order to prevent access from members of the General Population classification. Uncontrolled – Applies to environments that are unrestricted or “uncontrolled” that allow access from members of the General Population classification. 7 1777 Sentry Parkway W. Building 11 • Suite 201 Blue Bell • PA • 19422 The MPE limits defined in 47 CFR § 1.1310 and utilized in this analysis are outlined in the table and diagram below: Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure Frequency Electric Field Magnetic Field Power Density Averaging Time Range Strength Strength (S) |E|2, |H|2, or S (MHz) (E) (V/m) (H) (A/m) (mW/cm2) (minutes) 0.3-3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6 3.0-30 1842/f 4.89/f (900/f2)* 6 30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300-1500 ‐‐ ‐‐ f/300 6 1500-100,000 ‐‐ ‐‐ 5 6 Limits for General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Electric Field Magnetic Field Power Density Averaging Time Range Strength Strength (S) |E|2, |H|2, or S (MHz) (E) (V/m) (H) (A/m) (mW/cm2) (minutes) 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f2)* 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-1500 ‐‐ ‐‐ f/1500 30 1500-100,000 ‐‐ ‐‐ 1.0 30 f = frequency in MHz * = Plane‐wave equivalent power density NY industrial code rule 753 requires no less than two working days notice, but not more than ten days notice. 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