HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250784 13 Lakewood Dr Verizon Utility Pole Application
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK
In the Matter of the Application of
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CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Utility Pole No. NG 4 /NYT 4
Adjacent to 13 Lakewood Dr.
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
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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, NY 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: August 27, 2025
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DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK
In the Matter of the Application of
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CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Premises: Utility Pole No. NG 4 /NYT 4 - Adjacent to 13 Lakewood Dr.
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 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 38.5± feet) along with the installation of electric and telecommunications equipment on the
utility pole at a minimum height of 8’ above grade. The existing pole that is being removed has
a height of 31.8± feet. 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 13 Lakewood Drive, City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York (NG 4
/NYT 4). [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 improve coverage and network performance to
the homes and local roads in the Lakewood Dr community generally north of Lake Ave (NY-29),
south of Roberts Lane, and between and including portions of Longwood Dr and Wedgewood
Dr.
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).
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Verizon Wireless is applying for approval by the Design Review Board.2 The proposed
replacement pole is located in the UR-1 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 4]. Consistent with prior approvals for similar facilities,
the facility will be painted brown [TAB 6 at Sheet C-2B].
3. Site Plan: The Applicant has provided a Zoning Site Plan that identifies the
proposed improvements [TAB 6].
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).
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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) 438-9907.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless
David C. Brennan, Esq.
Regional Local Counsel
Dated: August 27, 2025
TAB 1
'HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*
PRAItO
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
APPLICATION FOR:
Architectural /Historic Review
Tfor office USEI
(Apptication #)
(Date received)
(Project Title)
Staff Review
Applicant's)*Owner's)nf not applicant)
Name Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wirele:National Grid
Attorney/Agent
David C.Brennan,Esq.
Address 1275 John St.Suite 100 300 Erie Blvd West 500 Federal St,PI 5
West Henrietta NY 14586 Syracuse NY 13202 Troy NY 12180
Phone 585-321-5390 //518-714-9282 /
Email dbrennan@youngsommer.com
Identify primary contact person:□Applicant □Owner H 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 B Lessee □Under option to lease or purchase
Property Information
Property Address/Location:P°te NO 4/NYT4 Adj to 13 Lakemxxl Dr pa,cel #:N/A ..._
{for example:165.52 -4-37)
Date Acquired by Owner:
UR-1CurrentZoningDistrict:Property use:B Residential B Non-residentlal/mlxed-use
Type of Review:□Architectural □Historic □Extension/modification (of current approval)
Summary description of proposed action:
Collocation of an unmanned public utilitv/personal wireless service facilitv on a replacement wooden utilitv pole with the
antenna tip 41.3 +/-ft.in height
Has a previous application been filed with the DRC for this property?No □Yes -date's)?
-App.No.'s)?
Revised 01/2021
"complete"application consists of 1 hard copy (originan .and I electronic copy of application &ALL other
materials as required below:
New Construction /Additions
H Color photographs showing site/exterior details of existing structures and adjacent propertiesHAdetaiiedscaledsiteplanisessentialforachievingminimalzoningcompliance,depicting both current and planned structuresalongwithailbuildingprojectionssuchasdecks,porches,steps,roof overhangs,and chimneys.This site plan must show ait
setbacks from property boundaries and any easements,in addition to the dimensional and bulk standards relevant to the zoningdistricton17"x11"sheet.
H Elevation drawings showing design of all sides of existing &proposed construction -label dimensions,colors,materials,lighting (fixture
&[amp 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
B 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
□Produa literature,specifications and samples of proposed materials and colors
Within front yard setbacks in Historic Districts only (Front setbacks:ur-i &inst-htr=^30*;ur-4=2S':ur-2,ur-3 &ncud-i =lO )
-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 I T'x 17"□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
B Color photographs showing site/existing structures,and of adjacent properties
B Site plan showing existing and proposed structures:include dimensions,setbacks,street names,compass bearing,and scaleBScaledillustrationofproposedstructures:include all dimensions;colors,materials,lighting,mounting detailsBConsultArticle240-12.22 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
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.
SEOR Environmental Assessment Form
B Applicants proposing the following must complete "Part I"of the SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form (available here:
http://vAvw.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits ei operations pdf/seafpartone.pdfl:
-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 f^unicipal Law
Section 809)in this application?
B 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,«ftFi§^oning Code of the City of Saratoga Springs.
Date:_01.2
(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
COr<ATtQ
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
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 T 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.
Revised 01/2021
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 facade,windows,and doors
•Rhythm -pattern resulting from repeating building elements such as door/window openings,columns,
arches,and other fagade 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,rooO
-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
City of Saratoga Springs
City Hall -474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs,New York 12868
Tel:518-587-3550 www.saratoga-springs.org
Office of Planning &Economic Development
Application to City Council FEE
Comprehensive Plan amendment $1,800 +$300/acre
Zoning Ordinance amendment $800 +$300/aae
Planned Unit Development(PUD)amendment $800 +$300/acre
Application to Zoning Board of Appeals
Use Variance $1,400 +$50/app
Area Variance -Residential (1 &2 Family)$350/1st var +$50/app +$150/ea add variance
Area Variance -3+Family and Commercial $1000/1 St var +$50/app+$200/ea add variance
Interpretations $650 +$50/app
Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2 +$50/app
Variance extensions 50%of Application fee +$50/app
Application to Design Review Commission
Demolition $500
Residential Structures -1 or 2 Family Principal or Accessory Structure
Materials Change-roof,windows,siding $75
Fagade Change-removal/addition of windows,doors,porch $150
Addition or new construction $300
Approval Extension or Modification 50%of application fee
3 +/Multi-Family,Comm,Mixed-Use Principal or Accessory Structure
Materials Change-roof,windows,siding,paint color $150
Signs,Awnings $150
Fagade Change-removal/addltlon of windows,doors,porch $300
Addition or new construction $650
Approval Extension or Modification 50%of application fee
Post Work Application Fee Application Fee x 2
Application to Planning Board
Special Use Permit $1200 +$50/app
Temporary Use Permit $500
Special Use Permit -extension $400
Special Use Permit -modification $550 +$50/app
Site Plan Review -incl.PUD:
Sketch Plan $400 per sketch
Site Plan Full
Residential $400 +$250/unit
Non-residential $800 +$150/1000 sf
Administrative SPR
Residential $400
Non-residential $800
Extension
Residential $250
Non-residential $350
Sutjdivision -Incl.PUD:
Sketch Plan $400 per sketch
Preliminary Approval
Residential:1-5 lots $700 +$50/app
Residential:6-10 lots $1100 +$50/app
Residential:11-20 lots $1450 +$50/app
Residential:21+lots $1800 +$50/app
Residential -extension $350
Final Approval
Residential $1,550 +$200/lot +$50/app
Non-Residential $2,400/lot +$50/app
Final Approval Modification
Residential $400 +$50/app
Non-Residential $800 +$50/app
Final Approval Extension
Residential $250
Non-Residential $350
uther:
Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Administrative Action $400
Letterof Credit -modificationor extension $400
Letter of Credit -collection up to 1%of LoC
Recreation Fee $2000/lot or unit
Land Disturbance $750 +$35/acre
WatercourseAA/etland PermK $750
SEQRA EIS Review (Draft &Final)TBD
TAB 2
TAB 3
Network Engineering
175 Calkins Road
Rochester, New York 14623
Pine Ridge and Lakewood Micro Cell Communications Facility
Radio Frequency Analysis
Verizon is proposing to collocate a new microcell facility on an existing utility pole located off Lakewood Drive
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 in the Lakewood Dr community generally north of
Lake Ave (NY-29), south of Roberts Lane, and between and including portions of Longwood Dr and
Wedgewood Dr. Due to distance and the relatively dense tree canopy along the local roads and surrounding
homes, Verizon’s existing neighboring macro sites are not capable of providing reliable mobile voice and
data services in its “mid-band” (1900 MHz, 2100 MHz and 5G 3500 MHz frequency channels) to this 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 (from Lincoln 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 existing
38.5± ft. tall utility pole on Lakewood Dr.
Verizon’s specific “Pine Ridge and Lakewood” microcell objectives are to extend reliable wireless service and
improved in-home level coverage along Lakewood Dr, Pine Ridge Ln, Stonewood Dr and portions of
Longwood Dr and Wedgewood Dr.
Verizon’s closest wireless facilities to the proposed microcell are its “Oklahoma Track” site (0.64± miles west
on The Grove at Saratoga Apartments rooftop) and the “Loughberry Lake” site (0.9± miles northeast on the
American Tower 100 ft. monopine facility off Weibel Ave). Due to a combination of distance and the dense
tree canopy (specifically between Verizon’s “Oklahoma Track” facility - where Verizon’s antennas are below
the thick row of pine trees on the east side of the Grove Apartments property – and the proposed microcell),
coverage and network performance from these and all other neighboring wireless facilities (particularly in
Verizon’s mid-frequency channels in the 1900 MHz – 3500 MHz range) are deficient and unable to reliably
serve the targeted Lakewood Dr improvement area.
In researching the existing co-locatable structures near the Lakewood Dr / Pine Ridge Dr intersection, an
existing utility pole along Lakewood Dr south of Pine Ridge Dr and Stonewood Dr was identified as a viable
candidate to achieve Verizon’s intended coverage and network performance objectives. A microcell at this
location is able to provide reliable mid-band service (including 5G) across the majority of the targeted
improvement area and into the homes and local roads within the microcell’s intended coverage footprint
(essentially filling in a reasonable portion of the area bounded by Roberts Ln (north), Wedgewood Dr (east),
NY-29/Lake Ave (south) and Longwood Dr (west)). Given the chosen pole’s desirable location, Verizon is
proposing to collocate its microcell facility on existing Utility Pole # NG 4 / NYT 4.
Calculated coverage from the proposed Pine Ridge and Lakewood microcell facility is shown in the street
and aerial maps at Figure 1 on the following page. When viewing the maps, the blue-shaded area illustrates
new and/or improved coverage from the proposed microcell in Verizon’s 2100 MHz frequency band (which is
also representative of Verizon’s 1900 MHz to 3500 MHz bands), and the light-blue circle labeled “Pine Ridge
and Lakewood” is placed at the proposed microcell location (on the existing utility pole). As the results
demonstrate, the proposed microcell will successfully cover the majority of the targeted Lakewood Dr area.
When complete, mobile devices attempting to access or remain connected to Verizon’s network will
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seamlessly and reliably connect via the Pine Ridge and Lakewood microcell, effectively improving mid-band
4G/5G coverage and performance across the targeted area.
Figure 1 – Expected Coverage and Performance Improvement Area (Blue-Shaded Region) from the
Proposed Pine Ridge and Lakewood 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 an existing 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 performance in the Lakewood Dr portion of Saratoga Springs; coverage and
network performance is insufficient in this area due to distance and the relatively dense tree canopy along
the local roads and surrounding homes. The proposed facility will resolve this gap in reliable service.
Date: July 30, 2025
Prepared by:
Rick Andras
Rick Andras
Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer
Verizon Wireless
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