HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260636 Brook Rd Verizon Communications Facility Use Variance ApplicationSubject to the FCC Shot Clock of 150 days for an Application for Other than a Small
Wireless Facility Using a New Structure - 83 Fed Reg 51867 codified at 47 CFR §
1.6003(c)(1)(iv)
PLANNING BOARD , ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS and
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
Lands of D. A. Collins Development Corp.
Brook Road, Saratoga Springs NY 12866
(Tax Map No. 164.-2-43.1)
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APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW, SPECIAL USE PERMIT,
USE VARIANCE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
and STATEMENT OF INTENT
Submitted by:
Verizon Wireless
Kathy Pomponio, Manager – Network Real Estate
175 Calkins Road
Rochester, New York 14623
(585) 321-7134
Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, P.C.
Steven Matthews, P.E.
36 British American Blvd, Suite 101
Latham, New York 12110
(518) 783-1630
Airosmith Development
Sara Colman, Site Acquisition
318 West Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 461-7114
Please direct all correspondence to:
Young/Sommer, LLC
David C. Brennan, Esq.
500 Federal St, 5th Floor
Troy, New York 12180
(518) 438-9907
Dated: July 24, 2026
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APPLICATION FOR:
INTERPRETATION,USE VARIANCE,
AREA VARIANCE AND/OR VARIANCE EXTENSION
Check if PH Required 11111
Staff Review
APPLICANT(S)*OWNERS)(/f not applicant)
Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless D.A.Collins Development Corp.
Name
175 Calkins Rd
Address
ATTORNEY/AGENT
David C.Brennan,Esq.
500 Federal St,Fl.5
Troy NY 12180
518-438-9907 /X 224
269 Ballard Rd
Rochester NY 14623 Wilton NY 12831
Phone /
Email
Owner ✓Q Attorney/AgentPrimaryContactPerson:Applicant
*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 the premises:❑Owner 0 Lessee ❑Under option to lease or purchase
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Brooks Road
I.Property Address/Location:
164 2 43.1
Tax Parcel No.:--_
(for example:/65.52-4-37)
10/9/1981
2.Date acquired by current owner:
Vacant
4.Present use of property:
3.Zoning District when purchased:
N D-L
5.Current Zoning District:
6.Has a previous ZBA application/appeal been filed for this property?
❑Yes (when?For what?
0 No
7.Is property located within (check all that apply)?:❑Historic District ❑Architectural Review District
0 500'of a State Park,city boundary,or county/state highway?
8.Brief description of proposed action:
Construction of a 124 ft.tall unmanned public utility/personal wireless service facility and associated equipment within a 40x60ft.fenced compound
9.Is there an active written violation for this parcel?❑Yes V No
10.Has the work,use or occupancy to which this appeal relates already begun?❑Yes ®No
11.Identify the type of appeal you are requesting (check all that app/y):
❑INTERPRETATION (p.2)❑VARIANCE EXTENSION (p.2)USE VARIANCE (pp.3-6)❑AREA VARIANCE (pp.6-7)
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INTERPRETATION -PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
I.Identify the section(s)of the Zoning Ordinance for which you are seeking an interpretation:
N/A
Section(s)
2.How do you request that this section be interpreted?
3.If interpretation is denied,do you wish to request alternative zoning relief?DYes ❑No
4.If the answer to #3 is "yes,"what alternative relief do you request?D Use Variance ❑Area Variance
EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE-PEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
I.Date original variance was granted:2.Type of variance granted?0 Use ❑Area
3.Date original variance expired:
5.Explain why the extension is necessary.Why wasn't the original timeframe sufficient?
When requesting an extension of time for an existing variance,the applicant must prove that the circumstances upon which the original
variance was granted have not changed.Specifically demonstrate that there have been no significant changes on the site,in the
neighborhood,or within the circumstances upon which the original variance was granted:
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USE VARIANCE -PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
A use variance is requested to permit the following:
UDO requires a variance for all wireless telecommunications facilities (UDO 8.4 DDDDD)
For the Zoning Board to grant a request for a use variance,an applicant must prove that the zoning regulations create an unnecessary
hardship in relation to that property.In seeking a use variance,New York State law requires an applicant to prove all four of the following
"tests".
That the applicant cannot realize a reasonable ifnancial return on initial investment for any currently permitted use on the property.
"Dollars ¢s"proof must be submitted as evidence.The property in question cannot yield a reasonable return for the following
reasons:
SEE STATEMENT OF INTENT
A.Submit the following financial evidence relating to this property (attach additional evidence as needed):
)Date of purchase:Purchase amount:$
2)Indicate dates and costs of any improvements made to property after purchase:
Date Improvement Cost
3)Annual maintenance expenses:$4)Annual taxes:$
5)Annual income generated from property:$
250000
6)City assessed value:$Equalization rate:Estimated Market Value:$
7)Appraised Value:$Appraiser:Date:
Appraisal
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B.Has property been listed for sale with ❑Yes If "yes",for how long?
the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?IQNo
)Original listing date(s):Original listing price:$
If listing price was reduced,describe when and to what extent:
2)Has the property been advertised in the newspapers or other publications?❑Yes ❑No
If yes,describe frequency and name of publications:
3)Has the property had a "For Sale"sign posted on it?DYes ❑No
If yes,list dates when sign was posted:
4)How many times has the property been shown and with what results?
That the financial hardship relating to this property is unique and does not apply to a substantial portion of the neighborhood.
Difficulties shared with numerous other properties in the same neighborhood or district would not satisfy this requirement.This
previously identified financial hardship is unique for the following reasons:
SEE STATEMENT OF INTENT
2.
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3.That the variance,if granted,will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.Changes that will alter the character of a
neighborhood or district would be at odds with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.The requested variance will not alter the
character of the neighborhood for the following reasons:
SEE STATEMENT OF INTENT
4.That the alleged hardship has not been self-created.An applicant (whether the property owner or one acting on behalf of the property
owner)cannot claim "unnecessary hardship"if that hardship was created by the applicant,or if the applicant acquired the property
knowing (or was in a position to know)the conditions for which the applicant is seeking relief.The hardship has not been self-created
for the following reasons:
SEE STATEMENT OF INTENT
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AREA VARIANCE -PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING (add additional information as necessary):
NIA
The applicant requests relief from the following Zoning Ordinance article(s)
Dimensional Requirements District Requirement Requested
Other:
To grant an area variance,the ZBA must balance the benefits to the applicant and the health,safety,and welfare of the neighborhood and
community,taking into consideration the following:
I.Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by other feasible means.Identify what alternatives to the variance have
been explored (alternative designs,attempts to purchase land,etc.)and why they are not feasible.
2.Whether granting the variance will produce an undesirable change in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby
properties.Granting the variance will not create a detriment to nearby properties or an undesirable change in the neighborhood
character for the following reasons:
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3.Whether the variance is substantial.The requested variance is not substantial for the following reasons:
4.Whether the variance will have adverse physical or environmental effects on neighborhood or district.The requested variance will not
have an adverse physical or environmental effect on the neighborhood or district for the following reasons:
Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created (although this does not necessarily preclude the granting of an area variance).Explain
whether the alleged difficulty was or was not self-created:
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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?0 No ❑Yes If "yes",a statement disclosing the name,residence and nature and extent of this interest must be filed
with this application.
APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
/we,the property owner(s),or purchasers)/lessee(s)under contract,of the land in question,hereby request an appearance before
the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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.
Furthermore,I/we hereby authorize the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and designated City staff to enter the property
associated with this application for purposes of conducting any necessary site inspections relating to this appeal.
6/30/2026
Date:
(applicant signature)
(applicant signature)
If applicant is not the currently the owner of the property,the current owner must also sign.
Owner Signature:Date:
Owner Signature:
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Subject to the FCC Shot Clock of 150 days for an Application for Other than a Small Wireless
Facility Using a New Structure - 83 Fed Reg 51867 codified at 47 CFR § 1.6003(c)(1)(iv)
PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
and 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
Premises: Lands of D. A. Collins Development Corp.
Brook Road, Saratoga Springs NY 12866
Tax Map No. 164.-2-43.1
___________________________________________________________________
STATEMENT OF INTENT
APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW,
SPECIAL USE PERMIT, USE VARIANCE and ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
I. Introduction
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Verizon Wireless” or the
“Applicant”) proposes the construction of an unmanned public utility/personal wireless service
facility (a “Communications Facility”) within a 40’x 60’ fenced compound on a portion of lands
owned by D. A. Collins Development Corp. (the “Premises”). The Premises is located on Brook
Road, City of Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, in the IND-L (Light Industrial) zoning district [TABS
1 and 2; see also Zoning Site Plan of Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land
Surveyors, D.P.C. at TAB 14].
The proposed communications facility consists of a 120± ft. monopole tower (124± ft.
including 4 ft. lightening rod), one 12.5± ft. by 11.5± ft. equipment platform, and all associated
antennas, improvements, emergency backup generator, and access/utilities. The project is an
allowable land use subject to the Applicant obtaining a Use Variance from the City Zoning Board
of Appeals, Site Plan Review from the City Planning Board, and Architectural Review from the
Design Review Board.
Verizon Wireless is considered a public utility under New York decisional law (Cellular
Telephone Company v. Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d 364 (1993)) [TAB 3], and a provider of “personal
wireless services” under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “TCA”) [TAB 4].
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. Copies of the applicable Verizon Wireless FCC
licenses are included herewith [TAB 5].
Public utility / personal wireless service facilities such as the one proposed here are
regulated in the City of Saratoga Springs pursuant to the City’s Unified Development Ordinance
(“UDO”) Article 8.4 Section DDDDD – Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
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II. Purpose of Facility
This project (referred to internally as “Saratoga Quarry”) is specifically intended to
address significant coverage deficiencies in Verizon’s wireless network in the northwestern area
of the city (including along underserved portions of NY State Route 29 (NY-29 / Washington St),
NY-9N / Church St, and Grand Ave. While the proposed Saratoga Quarry facility’s main purpose
is to provide new and/or significantly improved coverage and network performance reliability
across the targeted improvement area, the site will also offload wireless devices operating in poor
RF conditions in and around the northwestern portions of Saratoga Springs from Verizon’s
neighboring sites in the city center area and the bordering Towns of Milton and Greenfield. The
end result is a more efficient and reliable wireless network across northwestern Saratoga Springs.
The current level of insufficient 4G/5G coverage in the area originates primarily from
Verizon’s existing wireless facilities called “Rte 29 & Station Ln” (located approximately 1.6 mi.
east on the 245 ft. tall guyed tower off West Ave near Saratoga Springs High School), “Milton
Center” (approximately 1.8 mi. southwest on Verizon's 125 ft. tall monopole tower off Rowland
Ave in the Town of Milton), “Ballston Spa Air” (approximately 3.0 mi. west on the 150 ft. tall
monopole tower off Sodeman Rd in Milton) and ”Greenfield Center” (approximately 3.4 mi.
northwest on the 184 ft. tall monopole tower off South Greenfield Rd in the Town of Greenfield).
Coverage is unreliable and inconsistent from all the neighboring sites described above
due to distance, topography, and patches of dense vegetation between them and the targeted
Saratoga Quarry improvement area. Heavy network usage generated in/around western
Saratoga Springs also reduces the effectiveness of Verizon's Saratoga Springs city-based
neighboring sites and prevents them from offering sufficient network capacity (which limits a
site’s ability to provide and maintain reliable voice connections and advertised data speed) to the
targeted improvement area. Accordingly, construction of a new, locally based communications
facility within the target area of the City of Saratoga Springs is required to provide a dominant
(i.e., continuous) level of wireless communications service (both voice and data) to the
surrounding area. See, Site Selection Analysis prepared by Verizon Wireless’ Site Acquisition
Specialist and RF Justification Report prepared by Verizon Wireless’ Radio Frequency (RF)
Design Engineer, detailing the purpose and need for this facility [TAB 6].
III. Description of Land Use
Verizon Wireless’ proposed communications facility consists of the following general
components: a single 120± ft. monopole tower (124± ft. including a 4 ft. lightening rod); panel
antennas mounted at 115± ft; utility services (power and landline telephone) and all associated
fixtures and appurtenances; and proposed 12 ft. wide gravel drive. The project design also
includes ground space for base station equipment and associated improvements for two
additional carriers, if other carriers collocate on the proposed facility.
As there are no existing and/or available tall structures in the search area of sufficient
height, structural capacity or availability to support Verizon Wireless’ proposed communications
facility, or existing tower sites that can be used for the “clustering” of a new tower [Site Selection
Analysis at TAB 6], a new communications tower at a new site is required.
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The proposed facility will be a monopole tower design, equipment platform and
associated improvements will be located inside the tower yard. A six (6) foot high chain link fence
(with one foot of barbed wire) will be installed around the tower yard, to secure the tower site
and protect Verizon Wireless’ telecommunications equipment (and the equipment of other users)
from unauthorized access.
The proposed facility is unmanned, equipped with backup emergency power, and will be
visited for routine maintenance purposes approximately 1 – 3 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 will be significantly impacted.
IV. Compliance with Rosenberg Standard and Saratoga Springs Unified Development
Ordinance Requirements
A. COMPLIANCE WITH ROSENBERG STANDARD
As noted, the City of Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance requires that the
applicant obtain a Use Variance for the construction of a new telecommunications tower.1 The
applicant has limited the height of this telecommunications facility to 124 ft. above ground level,
which will allow its antennas to clear all intervening terrain, structures and vegetation and
accomplish applicable coverage objectives. In this context, Applicant has mitigated the potential
visual impacts of the Communications Facility to the maximum extent practicable. As mentioned,
this height will also provide space for collocation (shared use) by additional wireless service
providers.
The Saratoga Quarry facility is necessary. The Applicant has provided expert proof in the
form of a report from its Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer demonstrating that (i) there is an
inadequate and unsafe level of Verizon Wireless coverage in this area of the City of Saratoga
Springs [TAB 6]; and (ii) a new Communications Facility is necessary to provide adequate and
safe hand-held coverage to this area. This report depicts the areas where coverage issues exist
and illustrates the geographic area that the communications facility needs to be located (the
“search area”) in order to provide adequate and safe signal strength and coverage to the Saratoga
Springs area [TAB 6].
In connection with this evaluation, the Applicant has retained the services of a real estate
expert working in the telecommunications field to assist in the evaluation of existing towers in
and around the search area. Based upon a thorough review of the search area, it is clear that there
are no existing, viable towers (or other tall structures) that can be used to provide adequate and
safe service to the City of Saratoga Springs area.
A propagation analysis showing the significant area of improved coverage (in-building
and mobile) that will be achieved from the proposed site is attached at TAB 6. As this analysis
demonstrates, construction of a new 120± ft. tower at this location (124± ft. when including a 4±
ft. lightning rod) will provide adequate and safe Verizon Wireless coverage to a significant
1 The City of Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance does not allow a new tower to be located
in any zoning district unless a use variance is granted. UDO Article 8.4 Section DDDDD (2)(b)(iii).
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portion of the City of Saratoga Springs. Based on the results shown in TAB 6, the significant local
terrain variations, distance to surrounding cell sites in the Verizon Wireless network and dense
mature vegetation near the site and in the surrounding community, a minimum tower height of
120± ft. (124± ft. when including a 4± ft. lightning rod) is required to satisfy applicable coverage
objectives described above.
Based upon the comprehensive evaluation completed by the Applicant’s Radio Frequency
(RF) Engineering and Real Estate experts, there are no existing towers or other tall structures of
sufficient height within the designated search area (or surrounding vicinity) that can be used by
Verizon Wireless to provide adequate and safe coverage and capacity to the Saratoga Springs
area. As the UDO requires that all new towers receive a use variance regardless of location,
Rosenberg relief is both necessary and unavoidable in this case.
B. COMPLIANCE WITH CODE REQUIREMENTS
The proposed communications facility complies in all material respects with the Saratoga
Springs Unified Development Ordinance, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities requirements:
1. Standards for Special Use Permit (UDO 13.4[E]):2 In accordance with the UDO
13.4[E] the applicant has addressed the following:
i. The special use in the specific location proposed is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan and associated adopted land use policies,
and the purpose and intent of this Ordinance (UDO 13.4[E][1]). The
facility is consistent with the applicable City of Saratoga Springs
Regulations. The facility as designed will meet all required
setbacks, existing vegetation will be preserved to the maximum
extent practicable. Additionally all requirements related to
Architectural and Historic Review, Special Use Permit, and Use
Variance have been met, as demonstrated herein. The 2015
Comprehensive Plan states on pg 18 that the City has a goal of
“increased fiber optics and municipal wireless network” this site
will help the City to accomplish this goal by improving the level of
service to areas of the City.
ii. The proposed special use will not endanger the public health,
safety, or welfare (UDO 13.4[E][2]). The facility will be enclosed
with a six foot fence with barbed wire to prevent unauthorized
access and to ensure that the public cannot access the facility [TAB
14]. Additionally, the applicant has provided a Radio Frequency
Safety Report demonstrating that the facility is in full compliance
2 The Applicant recognizes that this application is governed by UDO DDDDD(2)(b)(iii) which states that
“The construction of a new telecommunication tower or facility requires a use variance, site plan review,
and architectural review is required. Historic review is required if in a historic district.” However to the
extent the City required a Special Use Permit as an additional requirement for Telecommunication
Tower/Facility applications pursuant to UDO DDDDD(2)(d)(ii) the applicant has included this request
for a Special Use Permit.
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with the FCC regulations regarding radio frequency transmissions.
[TAB 11].
iii. The density, intensity and compatibility of the use with the
neighborhood and community character (UDO 13.4[E][3]). The
facility is proposed to be located on a large parcel which is on active
quarry and mostly treed land. Therefore the facility will be
naturally screened and have no negative impact on the
neighborhood or community character [TABS 6 and 7].
iv. Safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular access, circulation and
parking (UDO 13.4[E][4]). The facility has been designed to
accommodate vehicular access and parking via a proposed access
gravel drive. The facility will not be accessible to pedestrians as the
facility is on private property far removed from the right of way
[TAB 14].
v. Existing and future demand on infrastructure, public facilities and
services (UDO 13.4[E][5]) The facility is unmanned and rarely
visited (1-3 times per year). No infrastructure improvements,
public facilities or services are necessary for the operation of the
facility [TABS 9 and 10].
vi. The environmental and natural resources of the site and
neighboring lands including any potential erosion, flooding or
excessive light, noise, vibration and the like (UDO 13.4[E][6]). The
facility has been designed to have minimal impact on natural
resources and neighboring lands. The facility is located on a parcel
which allows for the facility to be naturally screened by existing
trees and therefor the facility will not generally be visible to
neighboring properties. Additionally, the facility will not generate
excess noise as demonstrated in the provided noise analysis.
[TABS 1, 7, and 13].
2. Standards for Site Plan Review (UDO 13.5): In accordance with the UDO 13.5 the
applicant has addressed the following:
i. Landscape Plan (UDO 13.5[G]). Due to the location of the project
the applicant is not proposing landscaping. The facility is located
on a large parcel which is mostly treed land. Due to this vegetation,
the facility will be naturally screened, and additional landscaping
is not required.
ii. Lighting Plan (UDO 13.5[H]). The facility does not have significant
lighting proposed. The proposal includes a 25W flood light which
will be mounted on the proposed equipment platform. This light
fixture is designed to illuminate the work area in and around the
equipment for the rare occasion that a technician visits in low-light
conditions, details for the proposed flood light can be seen on TAB
14 sheet C-5. Notably, the flood light is on a spring-wound timer
and automatically shuts down after a period of use.
iii. Conformity with the regulations of this Ordinance and any other
applicable regulations of the City Code, and the City’s
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Comprehensive Plan and adopted land use policies (UDO
13.5[I][1]). The facility is consistent with the applicable City of
Saratoga Springs regulations. The facility as designed will meet all
required setbacks, existing vegetation will be preserved to the
maximum extent practicable, the facility will be enclosed.
Additionally all requirements related to Architectural and Historic
Review, Special Use Permit, and Use Variance have been met, as
demonstrated herein. The 2015 Comprehensive Plan states on pg
18 that the City has a goal of “increased fiber optics and municipal
wireless network” this site will help the City to accomplish this goal
by improving the level of service to areas of the City.
iv. Location, arrangement, size, design and general site compatibility
of buildings and sign structures (UDO 13.5[I][2]). The facility is
proposed to be located on a large parcel which is mostly treed land
associated with an operating quarry. As such, the facility, as
proposed, is compatible with the current use of the parcel [TABS 6
and 14].
v. Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and
circulation including intersections, road widths, pavement
surfaces, dividers and traffic controls, and transit and bicycle
accommodations (UDO 13.5[I][3]). The facility as proposed will not
impact vehicular traffic. The site will not be accessible to the public
and will only be visited 1-3 times a year for maintenance purposes.
Details of the proposed gravel access drive can be found on TAB
14.
vi. Location, arrangement, appearance, and sufficiency of off-street
parking and loading (UDO 13.5[I][4]). The facility will provides
adequate parking for the occasional visit by a technician [TAB 14].
vii. Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and
circulation, walkway structures, control of intersections with
vehicular traffic and overall pedestrian convenience (UDO
13.5[I][5]). The proposed facility does not allow for pedestrian
access. The facility is enclosed by a 6 ft chain link fence with
additional foot of barbed wire to prevent the public from accessing
the facility [TAB 14].
viii. Adequacy of stormwater and drainage facilities with attention to
impact of structures, roadways and landscaping in areas with
susceptibility to ponding, flooding, and/or erosion (UDO
13.5[I][6]) The facility includes a proposed 12 ft wide access drive,
this proposal includes two (2) corrugated HDPE Culverts, 2:1 slope
2’ deep rip-rap lined swale, and stabilization with loam, seed and
jute mats [TAB 14, sheet C-2].
ix. Adequacy of water supply including pressure and quantity (UDO
13.5[I][7]) The facility will have no impact on water supply as the
facility is unmanned, does not require connection to the municipal
water supply and does not create a new demand for water [TAB 1].
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x. Adequacy of sanitary sewer, including size and inverts, or
adequacy of sewerage disposal facilities including soil borings,
percolation tests, soil characteristics, and professional certification
of system adequacy (UDO 13.5[I][8]) The facility will not have an
impact on sewer systems. The facility is unmanned and does not
involve the installation of sanitary facilities [TAB 1].
xi. Adequacy and arrangement of on-site and off-site illumination
(UDO 13.5[I][9]) The facility has limited illumination, the proposal
includes a 25W flood light which will be mounted on the proposed
equipment platform. This light fixture is designed to illuminate the
area in and around the equipment, details for the proposed flood
light can be seen on TAB 14 sheet C-5.
xii. Adequacy, type, size, and arrangement of trees, shrubs and other
landscaping. Parking, service areas, and loading and maneuvering
areas must be landscaped and screened from neighboring areas
(UDO 13.5[I][10]) The facility will be naturally screened by existing
trees and vegetation. The vegetation will effectively screen the
proposed facility and proposed gravel drive from neighboring
properties. Additional landscaping unnecessary and is not
proposed [TAB 7].
xiii. Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency zones; location and
arrangement of fire hydrants, standpipes, and other fire safety
facilities (UDO 13.5[I][11]) The proposed access road will provide
for adequate access in case of emergency and is designed to
accommodate emergency vehicles [TAB 14].
3. Standards for Telecommunication Facilities (UDO 8.4DDDDD[c]): In accordance
with the City of Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance 8.4DDDDD(c) and
8.4DDDDD(d), the Applicant has addressed the following:
i. All proposed telecommunication structures must be located
on one lot (UDO 8.4DDDDD[c][i]). The facility has been
designed to comply with this requirement as the Tower and
associated equipment is proposed to be located on a single
parcel, with a portion of the access road located on a second
parcel. Both parcels are owned by related entities [TAB 14].
ii. Each freestanding telecommunication tower must be
located at a minimum setback from any lot line equal to the
height of the tower (UDO 8.4DDDDD[c][ii]). The facility has
been designed to comply with this requirement, the
proposed 124 ft. tower has a 512 ft. front setback, 128 ft. side
setback, and 492 ft. rear setback [TAB 14].
iii. Accessory structures must comply with setback
requirements of the underlying zoning district (UDO
8.4DDDDD[c][iii]). The facility has been designed to
comply with this requirement. The compound has a 495 ft.
front setback, 80 ft. side setback, and 464 ft. rear setback
[TAB 14].
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iv. Existing on-site vegetation must be preserved to the
maximum extent possible. An inventory may be required to
document existing vegetation. No trees, measuring more
than four inches in diameter at a height of four feet off the
ground, may be cut prior to approval. Additional plantings
may be required to screen the facility from neighboring
areas (UDO 8.4DDDDD[c][iv]). The facility has been
designed to comply with this requirement by minimizing
tree clearing to the greatest extent practicable, while still
providing for meaningful natural screening of the facility.
[TAB 14].
v. The tower and accessory structures must be adequately
enclosed by a fence or other confined means to ensure the
security of the facility (UDO 8.4DDDDD[c][v]). The facility
has been designed to comply with this requirement as a 6 ft.
chain link fence with an additional foot of barbed wire is
proposed to surround the facility [TAB 14].
vi. No portion of any tower or accessory structure can be used
for a sign or other advertising purpose (UDO
8.4DDDDD[c][vi]). There will be no signs other than those
required by applicable FCC regulations and licenses which
will be attached to the fence [TAB 14].
vii. Pictorial representations of "before and after" views from
key viewpoints selected by the City (UDO
8.4DDDDD[d][i][1]). This will be discussed during the
zoning process. A visual resource evaluation will be
prepared, including simulations of the facility from
locations selected during the review process.
viii. Alternative designs, materials, finishes and color schemes
to minimize visual discord with neighboring areas (UDO
8.4DDDDD[d][i][2]). The proposed monopole design and
galvanized steel will minimize any potential visual impacts.
Upon completion of the visual resource evaluation,
discussion of alternative methods of mitigating visibility
will be evaluated.
ix. Demonstration that that the applicant has explored co-
location opportunities at existing approved
telecommunication facilities including demonstration that
such co-location is not feasible (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][1];
UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][A]). In accordance with this
requirement, the applicant has submitted a Site Selection
Analysis demonstrating that there are no co-location
opportunities within the search ring for the proposed
facility. Accordingly a new tower is required [TAB 6].
x. An inventory of all existing telecommunication facilities
and other structures within a reasonable distance, as
determined by the Planning Board in consultation with the
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applicant (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][2]; UDO
8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][B]) In accordance with this
requirement the applicant has submitted a Site Selection
Analysis which demonstrates that there are no co-location
opportunities within the search ring [TAB 6].
xi. Demonstration that any new facility or tower may
accommodate future shared use by other
telecommunications providers, including a letter of intent
from the current property owner insuring good faith
negotiation for future shared use of this facility/tower for
telecommunication purposes (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][3];
UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][C]; UDO
8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][F]) In accordance with this
requirement, the applicant has submitted a collocation
commitment letter which demonstrates that the facility has
been designed with capacity for collocation by two
additional wireless providers and the applicant will
negotiate in good faith with other licensed wireless service
providers [TAB 10].
xii. Justification for proposed height and design of the new
telecommunications tower including an analysis of
alternative heights and designs (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][4];
UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][D]). In accordance with this
requirement, the applicant has provided a Radio Frequency
Justification and Tower Design letter which demonstrate
the need for a facility at this location as well as justification
for the tower height.
xiii. Visual impact of the proposed tower/facility from abutting
properties and streets. In addition to a completed Visual
Environmental Assessment Form, a "Zone of Visibility
Map" may be required to determine locations where the
facility may be seen (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][5]; UDO
8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][E]). In accordance with this
requirement the applicant has provided viewshed mapping
which demonstrates that due to topography and/or
vegetation, the facility will not be visible or will be
minimally visible to a majority of properties within a 2-mile
radius of the facility [TAB 7].
xiv. Certification that the new facility will not interfere with
radio or television service to the adjacent properties or with
public safety telecommunications (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][ii][6];
UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][G]) In accordance with this
requirement, the applicant has provided a non-interference
letter which demonstrates that the facility will not interfere
with other radio services [TAB 12].
xv. Certification of a valid Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) license (UDO 8.4DDDDD[d][iii][1][H]) In accordance
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with this requirement, the applicant has provided the
relevant FCC licenses [TAB 5].
Public Necessity
As noted above and in TABS 3 and 4, Verizon Wireless is recognized as a public utility
under New York law and a provider of personal wireless services under the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996. This project is a public necessity in that it is required to render
adequate and safe coverage (mobile and in-building) to a significant portion of the City of
Saratoga Springs. 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.
Compelling Reasons for Approval
As is demonstrated by the Applicant’s Radio Frequency (RF) Justification, the area within
which Verizon Wireless can locate its facility and provide an adequate and safe level of service to
the Saratoga Quarry site area is limited by area requiring improved coverage and the location of
existing, nearby Verizon sites. Moreover, an evaluation by the Applicant’s real estate expert of
potential alternative sites within the search area indicates that there are no existing
communications towers or other tall structures that can be used to provide adequate and safe
service to the Saratoga Quarry site area. This investigation also concludes that the subject site,
located at an existing quarry is the most suitable candidate for a new tower facility.
The proposed communications facility is located on a large tract of land. This parcel allows
for the placement of Verizon Wireless’ facility a significant distance from adjoining properties.
This location, layout and proposed height represent the least intrusive means of providing service
to the target area. Terrain and mature vegetation (both on the Premises and in the area generally)
will serve to buffer and shield the monopole tower from view to the surrounding area and
significant portions of the coverage area. In this context, the communications facility 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.
As set forth above, the Applicant has proposed a facility that will enable Verizon Wireless
and other wireless service providers to provide adequate and safe wireless services to an
important area of the City of Saratoga Springs in accordance with their FCC licenses. In this
regard, the proposed communications facility will not give rise to an undue visual impact.
V. Conclusion
Approval of this project will enable Verizon Wireless to provide an adequate and safe
level of hand-held wireless telephone service to the target area of the City of Saratoga Springs,
within the confines of applicable technological limitations and substantially all applicable land
use requirements. Such approval will also be in the public interest, in that it will allow Verizon
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Wireless to comply with its statutory mandate to build out its network and provide local
businesses, residents and public service entities with safe and reliable wireless communications
services. For the reasons set forth herein, Verizon Wireless respectfully submits that this project
complies in all material respects with the Rosenberg public utility variance exception standard and
the Site Plan Review, Special Use Permit, and architectural review requirements of the City of
Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance, and any potential impact on the community
created by approval of this project will be minimal and of no significant adverse effect.
Attached to this Application and Statement of Intent are the following:
1. Full Environmental Assessment Form (“Full EAF”) prepared by Tectonic
Engineering;
2. Redacted Copy of Lease Agreement with Access & Utility Easement between D.
A. Collins Development Corp. and Verizon Wireless;
3. Documentation of Public Utility Status and Overview of the Rosenberg Decision;
4. Overview of Telecommunications Act of 1996;
5. Maintenance and Authorization Letter prepared by Kathy Pomponio, Real Estate
Manager for Verizon Wireless, together with copies of Verizon Wireless’ FCC
Licenses for the Saratoga County NY area;
6. Site Selection Analysis and Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering RJ Justification -
Propagation Analyses prepared by the Verizon Wireless Network Engineering
Department;
7. Viewshed Mapping prepared by Tectonic Engineering;
8. FAA – Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation;
9. Tower Design Letter prepared by Steven Matthews, P.E. of Tectonic Engineering;
10. Collocation Commitment & Removal Letter prepared by Kathy Pomponio, Real
Estate Manager for Verizon Wireless;
11. Radio Frequency (RF) Safety-FCC Site Compliance Report of Circet USA;
12. Non-Interference Letter prepared by Verizon Wireless Network Engineering
Department;
13. Noise Evaluation Report prepared by Tectonic Engineering; and
14. Zoning Site Plan Drawings prepared by Tectonic Engineering.
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Kindly place this matter on the agenda for discussion at the next available meetings of the
City of Saratoga Springs review boards for introduction of the project and discussion of timeline
for appearances before each 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.
June 29, 2026 Respectfully submitted,
Revised: July 24, 2026
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
d/b/a Verizon Wireless
David C. Brennan, Esq.
Regional Local Counsel
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
LAND LEASE AGREEMENT
This Land Lease Agreement (the "Agreement")is made by and between D.A.Collins
Development Corp.,with its principal offices located at 269 Ballard Road,Wilton,New York
12831 ("LESSOR")and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless with its principal offices at One
Verizon Way,Mail Stop 4AW 100,Basking Ridge,New Jersey 07920 ("LESSEE").LESSOR and
LESSEE are at times collectively referred to hereinafter as the "Parties"or individually as the
"Party."
WITNESSETH
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and intending to be legally
bound hereby,the Parties hereto agree as follows:
GRANT.LESSOR hereby grants to LESSEE the right to install,maintain,replace,add
and operate communications equipment ("Use")upon a portion of that real property owned,
leased or controlled by LESSOR located at Brook Road,City of Saratoga Springs,Saratoga County,
New York,Tax Map No.164.-2-43.1 (the "Property").The Property is legally described on Exhibit
"A"attached hereto and made a part hereof.The "Premises"is approximately 10,000 square
feet,and is shown in detail on Exhibit "B"attached hereto and made a part hereof.LESSEE will
survey the Premises by a New York State licensed surveyor.Upon completion,the stamped
survey along with a metes and bounds description shall replace Exhibit "B"in its entirety within
six (6)months of the Effective Date.
1.
INITIAL TERM.This Agreement shall be effective as of the date of execution by
both Parties ("Effective Date").The initial term of the Agreement shall be for five (5 )years
beginning on the first day of the month after LESSEE receives all Government Approvals in
accordance with Paragraph 8 below (the "Commencement Date")and will be acknowledged by
the Parties in writing,including electronic mail.The Initial Term will terminate on the fifth (5th)
anniversary of the Term Commencement Date.
2.
3.EXTENSIONS.The initial term of this Agreement shall automatically be extended
for four (4)additional five-year (5-year)terms unless LESSEE gives LESSOR written notice of its
intent to terminate at least three (3 )months prior to the end of the then current extension term.
The initial term and any extension terms shall be collectively referred to herein as the "Term".
RENTAL.4.
Rental payments shall begin on the Commencement Date and be due at a
total annual rental of $U.S.to be paid in equal monthly installments on the first day of
the month,in advance,to LESSOR at 269 Ballard Road,Wilton,New York 12831 or to such other
person,firm,or place as LESSOR may,from time to time,designate in writing at least thirty (30)
days in advance of any rental payment due date by notice given in accordance with Paragraph 19
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below.The initial rental payment shall be delivered by LESSEE no later than 90 days after the
Commencement Date.Upon agreement of the Parties,LESSEE may pay rent by electronic funds
transfer and in such event,LESSOR agrees to provide to LESSEE bank routing information for such
purpose upon request of LESSEE.
b.LESSEE shall pay LESSOR,within ninety (90)days of full execution of this
Agreement,a one-time signing bonus,as additional rent,in the sum of $.
On each annual anniversary of the Commencement Date,the rent payable
shall increase by ()over the prior year 's rental amount.
c.
For any party to whom rental payments are to be made,LESSOR or any
successor in interest of LESSOR hereby agrees to provide to LESSEE (i)a completed,current
version of Internal Revenue Service Form W-9,or equivalent;(ii)complete and fully executed
state and local withholding forms if required;(iii)LESSEE'S payment direction form,and (iv)other
documentation to verify LESSOR'S or such other party's right to receive rental as is reasonably
requested by LESSEE.Rental shall accrue in accordance with this Agreement,but LESSEE shall
have no obligation to deliver rental payments until the requested documentation has been
received by LESSEE.Upon receipt of the requested documentation,LESSEE shall deliver the
accrued rental payments as directed by LESSOR.
d.
ACCESS/UTILITIES.LESSEE shall have the non-exclusive right of ingress and egress
from a public right-of-way,7 days a week,24 hours a day,over the Property to and from the
Premises for the purpose of installation,operation and maintenance of LESSEE'S communications
equipment over or along a thirty (30)foot wide right-of-way ("Easement"),which is depicted on
Exhibit "B".LESSEE may use the Easement for the installation,operation and maintenance of
wires,cables,conduits and pipes for all necessary electrical,telephone,fiber and other similar
support services as deemed necessary or appropriate by LESSEE for the operation of its
communications equipment.In the event it is necessary,LESSOR agrees to grant LESSEE or the
service provider the right to install such services on,through,over and/or under the Property,
provided the location of such services shall be reasonably approved by LESSOR.In the event of
any power interruption at the Premises,LESSEE shall be permitted to install,maintain and /or
provide access to and use of a temporary power source to be located on the Property,including
related equipment and appurtenances,such as conduits connecting the temporary power source
to the Premises.
5.
CONDITION OF PROPERTY.LESSOR shall deliver the Premises to LESSEE as-is for
LESSEE'S Use and clean and free of debris.LESSOR represents and warrants to the best of
LESSOR'S knowledge to LESSEE that as of the Effective Date,the Property is (a )in compliance with
all Laws;and (b)in compliance with all EH &S Laws (as defined in Paragraph 23).
6.
7.IMPROVEMENTS.The communications equipment including,without limitation,
the tower structure,antennas,conduits,fencing and other screening,and other improvements
shall be at LESSEE'S expense and installation shall be at the discretion and option of LESSEE.
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LESSEE shall have the right to replace,repair,add to or otherwise modify its communications
equipment,tower structure,antennas,conduits,fencing and other screening,or other
improvements or any portion thereof and the frequencies over which the communications
equipment operates,at no additional cost to LESSEE,whether or not any of the communications
equipment,antennas,conduits or other improvements are listed on any exhibit.LESSEE shall only
be required to obtain LESSOR consent for modifications that increase LESSEE'S Premises.LESSOR
shall respond in writing to any LESSEE consent request within sixty (60)days of receipt,any
material modifications to the Premises shall be memorialized by the Parties in writing.LESSOR is
not entitled to a rent increase associated with any LESSEE modification unless it is increasing its
Premises,in which case,any rent increase shall be proportionate to the additional ground space
included in the Premises.
GOVERNMENT APPROVALS.LESSEE'S Use is contingent upon LESSEE obtaining all
of the certificates,permits and other approvals (collectively the "Government Approvals")that
may be required by any Federal,State or Local authorities (collectively,the "Government
Entities")as well as a satisfactory soil boring test,environmental studies,or any other due
diligence LESSEE chooses that will permit LESSEE'S Use.LESSOR shall cooperate with LESSEE in its
effort to obtain and maintain any Government Approvals for LESSEE'S permitted use as described
in Paragraph 1 above and agrees to reasonably assist LESSEE,at no additional cost to LESSOR,
with such applications and with obtaining and maintaining Government Approvals.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,LESSOR hereby agrees to allow
LESSEE to install any RF frequency signage and/or barricades as are necessary to ensure LESSEE'S
compliance with Laws.
8.
TERMINATION.LESSEE may,unless otherwise stated,immediately terminate this
Agreement upon written notice to LESSOR in the event that (i)any applications for such
Government Approvals should be finally rejected;(ii)any Government Approval issued to LESSEE
is canceled,expires,lapses or is otherwise withdrawn or terminated by any Government Entity;
(iii)LESSEE determines that such Government Approvals may not be obtained in a timely manner;
(iv)LESSEE determines any structural analysis is unsatisfactory;(v)LESSEE,in its sole discretion,
determines the Use of the Premises is obsolete or unnecessary;(vi)with 3 months prior notice
to LESSOR,upon the annual anniversary of the Commencement Date;or (vii )at anytime before
the Commencement Date for any reason or no reason in LESSEE'S sole discretion.
Notwithstanding anything stated herein,if LESSEE elects to terminate the agreement pursuant
to subparts (v)or (vi),LESSEE shall pay to LESSOR an early termination fee equal to six times the
current monthly rental due and owing for the month in which the notice of termination is
provided by LESSEE (the "Early Termination Fee").The Early Termination Fee shall be in addition
to the monthly rental due and owing until the effective date of the termination.
9.
INDEMNIFICATION.Subject to Paragraph 11,each Party and /or any successor
and/or assignees thereof,shall indemnify and hold harmless the other Party,and/or any
successors and/or assignees thereof,against (i)all claims of liability or loss from bodily injury or
property damage resulting from or arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the
indemnifying Party,its employees,contractors or agents,except to the extent such claims or
10.
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damages may be due to or caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the other Party,or
its employees,contractors or agents,and (ii)reasonable attorney's fees,expense,and defense
costs incurred by the indemnified Party.The indemnified Party will provide the indemnifying
Party with prompt,written notice of any claim that is subject to the indemnification obligations
in this paragraph.The indemnified Party will cooperate appropriately with the indemnifying Party
in connection with the indemnifying Party's defense of such claim .The indemnifying Party shall
defend any indemnified Party,at the indemnified Party's request,against any claim with counsel
reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified Party.The indemnifying Party shall not settle or
compromise any such claim or consent to the entry of any judgment without the prior written
consent of each indemnified Party and without an unconditional release of all claims by each
claimant or plaintiff in favor of each indemnified Party.All indemnification obligations shall
survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11.INSURANCE.The Parties agree to maintain during the term of this Agreement the
following insurance policies:
Commercial general liability in the amount of $per
occurrence for bodily injury (including death )and property damage and $in the
annual aggregate.Each party shall be included as an additional insured as their interest may
appear under this Agreement on the other party's insurance policy.
a.
"All-Risk"property insurance on a replacement cost basis insuring their
respective property with no coinsurance requirement.Where legally permissible,each party
agrees to waive subrogation against the other party and to ensure said waiver is recognized by
the insurance policies insuring the property.
b.
12.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.Except for indemnification pursuant to Paragraphs 10
and 23,a violation of Paragraph 26,or a violation of law,neither Party shall be liable to the other,
or any of their respective agents,representatives,or employees for any lost revenue,lost profits,
diminution in value of business,loss of technology,rights or services,loss of data,or interruption
or loss of use of service,incidental,punitive,indirect,special,trebled,enhanced or consequential
damages,even if advised of the possibility of such damages,whether such damages are claimed
for breach of contract,tort (including negligence),strict liability or otherwise,unless applicable
law forbids a waiver of such damages.
13.INTERFERENCE.
LESSEE agrees that LESSEE will not cause interference that is measurable
in accordance with industry standards to LESSOR'S equipment.LESSOR agrees that LESSOR and
other occupants of the Property will not cause interference that is measurable in accordance with
industry standards to the then existing communications equipment of LESSEE.
a.
b.Without limiting any other rights or remedies,if interference occurs and
continues for a period in excess of 48 hours following notice to the interfering party via telephone
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to LESSEE'S Network Management Center at (800)264-6620 or to LESSOR at (518)584-2421,the
interfering party shall or shall require any other user to reduce power or cease operations of the
interfering equipment until the interference is cured.
c.The Parties acknowledge that there will not be an adequate remedy at law
for noncompliance with the provisions of this Paragraph and therefore the Parties shall have the
right to equitable remedies such as,without limitation,injunctive relief and specific performance.
REMOVAL AT END OF TERM.Within ninety (90)days of the expiration or earlier
termination of the Agreement,LESSEE shall remove LESSEE'S equipment and property (except
footings and foundations)and restore the Premises to its original condition,reasonable wear and
tear and casualty damage excepted.Failure by LESSEE to remove all of LESSEE'S equipment and
property,and restore the Premises to its original condition shall be considered as abandonment.
LESSEE is liable for costs as a result of LESSEE'S abandonment to restore the Premises to its
original condition,except removed trees.To ensure compliance with the removal obligation
under this Agreement,prior to the commencement of construction,LESSEE shall provide to
LESSOR a fully executed Removal Bond identifying LESSOR as the Obligee,with a face value of
$To the extent allowed by the Surety,the removal bond may also name the City of
Saratoga Springs,if required as a condition of municipal approval.In the event that the Surety
provides notice of cancellation of the Removal Bond,within 30 days of such notice,LESSEE shall
provide a replacement Removal Bond or other financial security to guarantee funds necessary to
remove the tower in the event LESSEE fails to do so.Commencing with the first extension term,
LESSOR may request that LESSEE provide a quote for the cost associated with the removal of
LESSEE'S equipment and property and restoration of the Premises and if the quote exceeds the
face value of the Removal Bond,a replacement bond shall be provided in an amount equal to
%of the quote.LESSOR agrees and acknowledges that the communications equipment shall
remain the personal property of LESSEE and LESSEE shall have the right to remove the same at
any time during the Term,whether or not said items are considered fixtures and attachments to
real property under applicable laws.
14.
15.INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
16.RIGHTS UPON SALE.Should LESSOR,at any time during the Term,decide (i)to sell
or otherwise transfer all or any part of the Property,or (ii)to grant to a third party by easement
or other legal instrument an interest in and to any portion of the Premises,such sale,transfer,or
grant of an easement or interest therein shall be under and subject to this Agreement and any
such purchaser or transferee shall recognize LESSEE'S rights hereunder .
LESSOR'S TITLE .LESSOR covenants that LESSEE,on paying the rent and performing
the covenants herein,shall peaceably and quietly have,hold and enjoy the Premises.LESSOR
represents and warrants to LESSEE as of the Effective Date and covenants during the Term that
LESSOR has full authority to enter into and execute this Agreement and that to the best of
LESSOR'S knowledge,there are no liens,judgments,covenants,easements,restrictions or other
impediments of title that will adversely affect LESSEE'S Use.
17.
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ASSIGNMENT.Without any approval or consent of the other Party,this Agreement
may be sold,assigned or transferred by either Party to (i)any entity in which the Party directly
or indirectly holds an equity or similar interest;(ii)any entity which directly or indirectly holds an
equity or similar interest in the Party;or (iii)any entity directly or indirectly under common
control with the Party .LESSEE may assign this Agreement to any entity which acquires all or
substantially all of LESSEE'S assets in the market defined by the FCC in which the Property is
located by reason of a merger,acquisition or other business reorganization without approval or
consent of LESSOR.As to other parties,this Agreement may not be sold,assigned or transferred
without the written consent of the other Party,which such consent will not be unreasonably
withheld,delayed or conditioned.No change of stock ownership,partnership interest or control
of LESSEE or transfer upon partnership or corporate dissolution of either Party shall constitute
an assignment hereunder .LESSEE may sublet the Premises in LESSEE ’S sole discretion.
18.
18A.SUBLEASE REVENUE SHARE.LESSEE may,in its sole discretion,sublet,license or
otherwise allow the use of all or any part of the Premises without any prior approval or consent
of the LESSOR,upon the payment of $per month per additional tower user beyond LESSEE
(meaning there shall be no additional payment for the initial carrier at the site),payable by such
sublessee,licensee or other user (hereinafter,a "user ")directly to LESSOR.On the annual
anniversary of the commencement of the monthly rental fee,the monthly rent fee shall increase
by 2%over the prior monthly rental fee amount .
0)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement :(1)no
additional payment shall be due to LESSOR where such sublease,license or other use is
required,ordered or negotiated as a condition of approval by or with any governmental
authority having jurisdiction over LESSEE or the Premises,for governmental,emergency
services or other public service use;and (2)LESSEE shall not be required to obtain
approval from the LESSOR for such use.
(ii)LESSEE shall have the sole right to determine whether it will sublet,
license or otherwise allow the use of any portion of the Premises or whether it will sublet,
license or enter into any other usage agreement with any specific user.LESSEE shall have
no liability of any nature to LESSOR for failure to sublet,license or otherwise allow the
user of all or any part of the Premises to any or all potential user(s).
(iii)LESSEE shall not be responsible to LESSOR for the collection or
payment of rents by any user to LESSOR hereunder,and shall have no liability to LESSOR
in the event of failure of payment by any such user.
(iv)Any user agreement that is entered into by LESSEE shall be subject
to the provisions of this Agreement and shall be binding upon the successors,assigns,
heirs and legal representatives of the respective Parties hereto.LESSEE shall have the
right to require,in its sole discretion,that any such user(s)enter into a three-party
agreement with LESSOR and LESSEE to confirm the direct payment obligation to LESSOR
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hereunder,document LESSOR'S consent to said agreement and otherwise memorialize
said user 's agreement to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.
(v)It is understood and agreed by the Parties that the additional
payment hereunder shall only apply if LESSEE is able to accommodate all of the third-
party user’s facilities within the Premises.If LESSEE is unable to accommodate any or part
of said user 's facilities within the Premises,then LESSOR may enter into an agreement
with the user for a portion of the property that said user requires to locate its facilities.
In this event,LESSEE shall receive of the rental for that portion of the facilities that
are located within the limits of the Premises and LESSOR shall receive of the rental,
negotiated by the LESSOR and said user,for the portion of user 's facilities that are located
on the property outside LESSEE’S Premises.
19.NOTICE.Except for notices permitted via telephone in accordance with Paragraph
13,or via electronic mail in accordance with Paragraph 2,all notices hereunder must be in writing
and shall be deemed validly given if sent by certified mail,return receipt requested or by
commercial courier,provided the courier's regular business is delivery service and provided
further that it guarantees delivery to the addressee by the end of the next business day following
the courier's receipt from the sender,addressed as follows (or any other address that the Party
to be notified may have designated to the sender by like notice):
D.A.Collins Development Corp.
269 Ballard Rd
Wilton,New York 12831
LESSOR:
Cellco Partnership
d/b/a Verizon Wireless
180 Washington Valley Road
Bedminster,New Jersey 07921
Attention:Network Real Estate -MDG ID:5000952668
LESSEE:
With a copy to:Basking Ridge Mail Hub
Attn:Legal Intake -MDG ID:5000952668
One Verizon Way
Basking Ridge,New Jersey 07920
Notice shall be effective upon actual receipt or refusal as shown on the receipt obtained pursuant
to the foregoing.
20.INTENTIONALLY OMITTED.
21.DEFAULT.It is a "Default"if (i)either Party fails to comply with this Agreement and
does not remedy the failure within 30 days after written notice by the other Party or,if the failure
cannot reasonably be remedied in such time,if the failing Party does not commence a remedy
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within the allotted 30 days and diligently pursue the cure to completion within 90 days after the
initial written notice,or (ii)LESSOR fails to comply with this Agreement and the failure interferes
with LESSEE'S Use and LESSOR does not remedy the failure within 5 days after written notice from
LESSEE or,if the failure cannot reasonably be remedied in such time,if LESSOR does notcommencearemedywithintheallotted5daysanddiligentlypursuethecuretocompletion
within 15 days after the initial written notice.The cure periods set forth in this Paragraph 21 do
not extend the period of time in which either Party has to cure interference pursuant toParagraph13ofthisAgreement.
REMEDIES.In the event of a Default,without limiting the non-defaulting Party intheexerciseofanyrightorremedywhichthenon-defaulting Party may have by reason of such
default,the non-defaulting Party may terminate this Agreement and/or pursue any remedy now
or hereafter available to the non-defaulting Party under the Laws or judicial decisions of the state
in which the Property is located.
22.
ENVIRONMENTAL.LESSEE shall conduct its business in compliance with allapplicablelawsgoverningtheprotectionoftheenvironmentoremployeehealthandsafety
("EH&S Laws").LESSEE shall indemnify and hold harmless the LESSOR from claims to the extentresultingfromLESSEE'S violation of any applicable EH &S Laws or to the extent that LESSEE causes
a release of any regulated substance to the environment.LESSOR shall indemnify and holdharmlessLESSEEfromallclaimsresultingfromtheviolationofanyapplicableEH&S Laws or a
release of any regulated substance to the environment except to the extent resulting from the
activities of LESSEE.The Parties recognize that LESSEE is only leasing a small portion of the
Property and that LESSEE shall not be responsible for any environmental condition or issue except
to the extent resulting from LESSEE'S specific activities and responsibilities.
23.
CASUALTY.If a fire or other casualty damages the Property or the Premises andsubstantiallyimpairsLESSEE'S Use,rent shall continue unless the LESSOR caused the fire or othercasualty.If LESSEE'S Use is not restored within 45 days,either party may terminate this
Agreement,unless LESSEE is diligently pursuing repairs.
24.
25.CONDEMNATION.If a condemnation of any portion of the Property or PremisesimpairsLESSEE'S Use,LESSEE may terminate this Agreement.
APPLICABLE LAWS.LESSEE shall,in respect to the condition of the Premises and atLESSEE'S sole cost and expense,comply with (i)all laws relating solely to LESSEE'S specific anduniquenatureofuseofthePremises;and (ii)all building codes requiring modifications to thePremisesduetotheimprovementsbeingmadebyLESSEEinthePremises.It shall be LESSOR'SobligationtocomplywithalllawsrelatingtotheProperty,without regard to specific use(including,without limitation,modifications required to enable LESSEE to obtain all necessarybuildingpermits).
26.
27.TAXES.If LESSOR is required by law to collect any federal,state,or local tax,fee,or other governmental imposition (each,a "Tax")from LESSEE with respect to the transactions
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contemplated by this Agreement,then LESSOR shall bill such Tax to LESSEE in the manner and for
the amount required by law,LESSEE shall promptly pay such billed amount of Tax to LESSOR,and
LESSOR shall remit such Tax to the appropriate tax authorities as required by law;provided,
however,that LESSOR shall not bill to or otherwise attempt to collect from LESSEE any Tax with
respect to which LESSEE has provided LESSOR with an exemption certificate or other reasonable
basis for relieving LESSOR of its responsibility to collect such tax from LESSEE.Except as provided
in this Paragraph 27,LESSOR shall bear the costs of all Taxes that are assessed against or are
otherwise the legal responsibility of LESSOR with respect to itself,its property,and the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.LESSEE shall be responsible for all Taxes that are
assessed against or are otherwise the legal responsibility of LESSEE with respect to itself,its
property,and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
28.NON-DISCLOSURE .The Parties agree that this Agreement and any information
exchanged between the Parties regarding the Agreement are confidential.The Parties agree not
to provide copies of this Agreement or any other confidential information to any third party
without the prior written consent of the other or as required by law.If a disclosure is required by
law,prior to disclosure,the Party shall notify the other Party and cooperate to take lawful steps
to resist,narrow,or eliminate the need for that disclosure.
MISCELLANEOUS.This Agreement contains all agreements,promises and
understandings between the LESSOR and the LESSEE regarding this transaction,and no oral
agreement,promises or understandings shall be binding upon either the LESSOR or the LESSEE
in any dispute,controversy or proceeding.This Agreement may not be amended or varied except
in a writing signed by all Parties.This Agreement shall extend to and bind the heirs,personal
representatives,successors and assigns hereto.The failure of either party to insist upon strict
performance of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement or to exercise any of its rights
hereunder shall not waive such rights and such party shall have the right to enforce such rights
at any time.The performance of this Agreement shall be governed,interpreted,construed and
regulated by the laws of the state in which the Premises is located without reference to its choice
of law rules.Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement,nothing in this Agreement shall
grant,suggest or imply any authority for one Party to use the name,trademarks,service marks
or trade names of the other for any purpose whatsoever.The provisions of the Agreement
relating to indemnification from one Party to the other Party shall survive any termination or
expiration of this Agreement.This Agreement may be executed in counterparts,including written
and electronic forms.All executed counterparts shall constitute one Agreement,and each
counterpart shall be deemed an original.
29.
30.MEMORANDUM OF LEASE.LESSOR agrees to execute a Memorandum of this
Agreement,which LESSEE may record with the appropriate recording officer.In the event that
this Agreement expires or is otherwise terminated and the Parties will cooperate to record such
instruments as are necessary to reflect the expiration or termination of the Agreement including
the easements to serve the Premises.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this Agreement is entered into by the Parties as of the Effective
Date.
LESSOR:D.A.Collins Development Corp.
Name:
Its:
Date:
LESSEE:Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Signed by:
By:
736BC8357F5940B...
Sachin IyengarName:
sr DirectorIts:
Feb 27 ,2026Date:
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND,situate,lying and being on the Easterly
side ot the Snake Hollow Road in the Outside Tax District of the City of Saratoga Springs,
New York,designated on the Tax Assessor 's Map of the Outside Tax District of said City on
file in the Office of the Commissioner of Accounts as Section 1,Block C,Lot 4,bounded and
described as follows:
Westerly by Snake Hollow Road;Southerly by premises now or formerly of Schoharie Stone
Corp.(Sec.1,Bl.C.Lot 6 PTA );Jacob Papka;North and East by premises of M.Gilbert and
H.Griffiths (Sec.1,Bl.C Lot 3);Containing 30.6 acres,more or less.
FOR CONVEYANCING ONLY,IF INTENDED TO BE CONVEYED:TOGETHER WITH ALL RIGHT,TITLE ANDINTERESTOF,IN AND TO ANY STREETS,ROADS,OR AVENUES ABUTTING THE ABOVE DESCRIBED
PREMISES,TO THE CENTER LINE THEREOF.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PREMISES DESCRIPTION
PREMISES is a portion of the property located at Brook Road,City of Saratoga Springs,Saratoga
County,New York (Tax Map No.164.-2-43.1)
lOO'XlOO'LEASE AREA
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 2,LOT 43.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE SARATOGA COUNTY TAX MAPS,
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED LEASE AREA;RUNNING THENCE
SOUTH 07°01’30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 82°58'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 07°01'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 82°58'30”EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 10,000 SQUARE FEET
30'WIDE ACCESS &UTILITY EASEMENT 1
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY DA COLLINS DEV CORP,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 2,LOTS 43.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE
SARATOGA COUNTY TAX MAPS,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED EASEMENT;RUNNING THENCE
NORTH 82°58'30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 07°01'30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 82°58'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 41.79 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 23°30'04"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.57 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 145.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 37.16 FEET TO A
POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY DA COLLINS CONST CO INC,TAX MAP
SECTION 164,BLOCK 2 LOT 40;THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,SOUTH 82°58'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 50.82 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY,ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 115.00 FEET WITH AN ARC
LENGTH OF 66.15 FEET AND WHOSE LONG CHORD BEARS N SS'ES'SC E FOR A DISTANCE OF 65.24 FEET TO A
POINT;THENCE
NORTH 23°30'4"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 3.88 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 82°58'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 53.38 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 07°01'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 82°58'30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH OT'OrSO"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 100.00 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 8,781 SQUARE FEET
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30'WIDE ACCESS &UTILITY EASEMENT 3
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY DA COLLINS DEV CORP,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 2,LOTS 43.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE
SARATOGA COUNTY TAX MAPS,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED EASEMENT,SAID POINT BEING ON THE
NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY DA COLLINS CONST CO INC,TAX MAP SECTION 164,
BLOCK 2 LOT 40;RUNNING THENCE
LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY,ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 115.00 FEET WITH AN ARC
LENGTH OF 83.67 FEET AND WHOSE LONG CHORD BEARS N 27,02‘37"W FOR A DISTANCE OF 81.83 FEET TO A
POINT;THENCE
NORTH 06°12’13"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 118.55 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 18°26'22"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.91 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 115.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 85.82 FEET TO A
POINT;THENCE
NORTH 24°19'06"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 174.01 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 32°19’30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 122.52 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 10.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 17.16 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE
NORTH 65°59'31"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 116.67 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE
LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY NATIONAL GRID,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 1,LOT 20.1;THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,NORTH 27“45'30"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.06 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY,SOUTH SS^'S!"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 114.70 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 40.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 68.64 FEET TO A
POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 32°19'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 120.42 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 24°19'06"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 171.91 FEETTO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 85.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 63.43 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE
SOUTH 18*26'22"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 121.13 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 06°12’13"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 121.77 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 85.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 93.60 FEETTO A POINT
ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY DA COLLINS CONST CO INC;THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,SOUTH 82°58'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 47.42 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 25,636 SQUARE FEET
30'WIDE ACCESS &UTILITY EASEMENT 4
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY NATIONAL GRID,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 1,LOT 20.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE SARATOGA
COUNTY TAX MAPS,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED EASEMENT,SAID POINT BEING ON THE
WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY DA COLLINS DEV CORP,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK
2 LOT 43.1;RUNNING THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,SOUTH 27°45'30"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.06 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
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LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY,NORTH eS^Bl"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 147.60 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
WESTERLY SIDELINE OF BROOK ROAD;THENCE
ALONG SAID SIDELINE,NORTH 27357'31"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 30.07 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
LEAVING SAID SIDELINE,SOUTH 65“59'31"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 147.50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 4,427 SQUARE FEET
10'WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT 1
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 2,LOT 43.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE SARATOGA COUNTY TAX MAPS,
BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED EASEMENT SAID POINT BEING ON THE
EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMELRY NATIONAL GRID,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 1,LOT
20.1;RUNNING THENCE
SOUTH 65352'03"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.83 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 59°24'53"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.42 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 24°19 '06"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.06 FEET to a point;thence
NORTH 59°24'53"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 99.95 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
NORTH 65'>52,03”WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 21.90 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS
NOW OR FORMERLY NATIONAL GRID;THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,NORTH 27°45'33 "EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.02 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1,216 SQUARE FEET
10'WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT 2
ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT,PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE,LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF SARATOGA
SPRINGS,COUNTY OF SARATOGA,STATE OF NEW YORK,SAID BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS NOW OR
FORMERLY NATIONAL GRID,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK 1,LOT 20.1 AS DESIGNATED ON THE SARATOGA
COUNTY TAX MAPS,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED EASEMENT,SAID POINT BEING ON THE
WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THE LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY DA COLLINS DEV CORP,TAX MAP SECTION 164,BLOCK
2,LOT 43.1;RUNNING THENCE
ALONG SAID BOUNDARY,SOUTH 27°45'33"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 10.02 FEET TO A POINT,THENCE
LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY,NORTH 65352'03"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 73.95 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 10.81 FEET TO A POINT;
THENCE
SOUTH 89°21'00"WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 74.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY SIDELINE OF BROOK ROAD;
THENCE
ALONG SAID SIDELINE,NORTH 29°02’57"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 11.51 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
LEAVING SAID SIDELINE,NORTH 89321'00"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 68.79 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE
ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT,HAVING A RADIUS OF 35.00 FEET WITH AN ARC LENGTH OF 15.14 FEET TO A
POINT;THENCE
SOUTH 65"52 '03"EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 74.58 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
CONTAINING 1,589 SQUARE FEET
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1.THIS DRAWING IS FOR OPTION,LEASE,LICENSE ANDPERMITTINGPURPOSESONLYANDISNOTTOBEUSEDFORCONSTRUCTION.
2.FINAL UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATION WILL BEDETERMINEDBYTHEUTILITYCOMPANY.
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SARATOGA QUARRY -LEASE EXHIBITTectonicFUZEID#:17193942 -MDG#:5000952668
BROOK ROAD -CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS -SARATOGA COUNTY,NY 12866PRACTICALSOLUTIONS.EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE.
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
(LESSEE)
1275 JOHN STREET,SUITE 100,WEST HENRIETTA,NY 14586
Tectonic Engineering Consultants,Gcologiflta &Lond Survayota,D.P.C.
JProjectContactInfo
36 British American Blvd.
Suite 101
Lathom.NY 12110
Phone:(518)703-1630(800)829-6531
www.tcctonicengincering.conr>
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Subject:Saratoga Quarry /2124812 /02272026 /Sr Director
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Envelope Originator:
Josh Bernstein
Josh.Bemstein@Verizonwireless.com
IP Address:69.78.100.101
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DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY STATUS
and
OVERVIEW OF ROSENBERG DECISION
In Cellular Tel. Co. v Rosenberg, 82 NY2d 364 [1993], the New York Court of Appeals
determined that cellular telephone companies are public utilities. The Court held that proposed
cellular telephone installations are to be reviewed by zoning boards pursuant to the traditional
standard afforded to public utilities, rather than the standards generally required for the necessary
approvals:
It has long been held that a zoning board may not exclude a utility from a
community where the utility has shown a need for its facilities. There can be no
question of [the carrier’s] need to erect the cell site to eliminate service gaps in its
cellular telephone service area. The proposed cell site will also improve the
transmission and reception of existing service. Application of our holding in
Matter of Consolidated Edison to sitings of cellular telephone companies, such as
[the applicant], permits those companies to construct structures necessary for their
operation which are prohibited because of existing zoning laws and to provide the
desired services to the surrounding community. . . . Moreover, the record supports
the conclusion that [the applicant] sustained its burden of proving the requisite
public necessity. [The applicant] established that the erection of the cell site
would enable it to remedy gaps in its service area that currently prevent it from
providing adequate service to its customers in the . . . area.
Rosenberg, 82 NY2d at 372-74 (citing Consolidated Edison Co. v Hoffman, 43 NY2d 598
[(1978]).
This special treatment of a public utility stems from the essential nature of its service, and
the fact that a public utility transmitting facility must be located in a particular area in order to
provide service. For instance, water towers, electric switching stations, water pumping stations
and telephone poles must be in particular locations (including within residential districts) in order
to provide the utility to a specific area:
[Public] utility services are needed in all districts; the service can be provided
only if certain facilities (for example, substations) can be located in commercial
and even in residential districts. To exclude such use would result in an
impairment of an essential service.
Anderson, New York Zoning Law Practice, 3d ed., p. 411 (1984) (hereafter “Anderson”). See
also, Cellular Tel. Co. v Rosenberg, 82 NY2d 364 [1993]; Payne v Taylor, 178 AD2d 979 [4th
Dept 1991].
Accordingly, the law in New York is that a municipality may not prohibit facilities,
including towers, necessary for the transmission of a public utility. In Rosenberg, 82 NY2d at
371, the court found that "the construction of an antenna tower... to facilitate the supply of
cellular telephone service is a 'public utility building' within the meaning of a zoning ordinance."
See also Long Island Lighting Co. v Griffin, 272 AD 551 [2d Dept 1947] (a municipal
corporation may not prohibit the expansion of a public utility where such expansion is necessary
to the maintenance of essential services).
In the present case, Verizon Wireless does not have reliable service capacity in the Town.
The communications facility proposed is necessary to remedy this service problem and to
provide adequate and reliable wireless telecommunications service coverage to this area.
Therefore, Verizon Wireless satisfies the requisite showing of need for the facility under
applicable New York law.
DOCUMENTATION OF PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY STATUS
and
FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
In addition to being considered a public utility under New York decisional law, Verizon
Wireless is classified as a provider of “personal wireless services” under the federal
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the “TCA”).
As stated in the long title of the Act, the goal of the TCA is to “promote competition and
reduce regulation in order to secure lower prices and higher quality services for American
telecommunications consumers and encourage the rapid deployment of new telecommunications
technologies.” Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. LA. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996).
The TCA mandates a process designed to achieve competitive telecommunications
markets. In keeping with the central goals of the TCA, the authors specify in Section 253(a) that
“[n]o State or local statute or regulation…may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the ability
of any entity to provide any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.” TCA Section
253(a), emphasis added.
Section 332(c) of the TCA preserves the authority of a State or local government or
instrumentality thereof over decisions regarding the placement, construction and modification of
personal wireless service facilities, subject to several important limitations:
the “regulation of the placement…of personal wireless service facilities by any
State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not unreasonably
discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services” (TCA
§332(c)(7)(B)(i)(I));
the “regulation of the placement…of personal wireless service facilities by any
State or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not prohibit or have the
effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services” (TCA
§332(c)(7)(B)(i)(II));
Applications must be processed within a reasonable period of time, and any
decision to deny a request for placement of personal wireless service facilities must
be in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record
(TCA §§332(c)(7)(B)(ii) and (iii)); and
regulations based upon the perceived environmental effects of radio frequency
emissions are prohibited, so long as the proposed personal wireless service facility
complies with FCC regulations concerning such emissions (TCA
§332(c)(7)(B)(iv)).
A reference copy of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is included herewith.
June 30, 2026
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: Verizon Wireless “Saratoga Quarry” Communications Facility
Dear Members of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Design Review Board:
With respect to the above application, and in accordance with the City of Saratoga Springs
Unified Development Ordinance Article 8.4 DDDDD, this statement will verify that the proposed
communications facility located off Brook Road will be maintained in a safe manner and in
compliance with all applicable conditions of the review, unless a waiver or other relief is granted
from the Town, as well as all applicable and permissible codes, ordinances and regulations,
including any and all applicable Town, County, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
By virtue of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses included with this
application, the construction, operation and maintenance of the proposed communications facility
are legally permissible, including, but not limited to, the fact Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon
Wireless ("Verizon") is authorized to do business in the County of Saratoga and State of New
York.
Thank you for considering our application.
Yours sincerely,
Kathy Pomponio
Real Estate Market Manager, Consultant
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5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQGA715 0009761393
AW - AWS (1710-1755 MHz and
2110-2155 MHz)
Grant Date
12-14-2021
Effective Date
12-14-2021
Expiration Date
11-29-2036
Print Date
12-14-2021
Market Number
REA001
Channel Block
F
Sub-Market Designator
21
Market Name
Northeast
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date 3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
This authorization is conditioned upon the licensee, prior to initiating operations from any base or fixed station, making
reasonable efforts to coordinate frequency usage with known co-channel and adjacent channel incumbent federal users
operating in the 1710-1755 MHz band whose facilities could be affected by the proposed operations. See, e.g., FCC and NTIA
Coordination Procedures in the 1710-1755 MHz Band, Public Notice, FCC 06-50, WTB Docket No. 02-353, rel. April 20,
2006.
AWS operations must not cause harmful interference across the Canadian or Mexican Border. The authority granted herein is
subject to future international agreements with Canada or Mexico, as applicable.
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
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LICENSEE:
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQPZ962 0009792815
AW - AWS (1710-1755 MHz and
2110-2155 MHz)
Grant Date
02-16-2022
Effective Date
02-16-2022
Expiration Date
11-29-2036
Print Date
02-17-2022
Market Number
REA001
Channel Block
E
Sub-Market Designator
13
Market Name
Northeast
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date 3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
This authorization is conditioned upon the licensee, prior to initiating operations from any base or fixed station, making
reasonable efforts to coordinate frequency usage with known co-channel and adjacent channel incumbent federal users
operating in the 1710-1755 MHz band whose facilities could be affected by the proposed operations. See, e.g., FCC and NTIA
Coordination Procedures in the 1710-1755 MHz Band, Public Notice, FCC 06-50, WTB Docket No. 02-353, rel. April 20,
2006.
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
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Call Sign:File Number:WQPZ962 0009792815
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
02-17-2022Print Date:
The license is subject to compliance with the provisions of the January 12, 2001 Agreement between Deutsche Telekom AG,
VoiceStream Wireless Corporation, VoiceStream Wireless Holding Corporation and the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which addresses national security, law enforcement, and public safety issues of the FBI
and the DOJ regarding the authority granted by this license. Nothing in the Agreement is intended to limit any obligation
imposed by Federal lawor regulation including, but not limited to, 47 U.S.C. Section 222(a) and (c)(1) and the FCC's
implementing regulations. The Agreement is published at VoiceStream-DT Order, IB Docket No. 00-187, FCC 01-142, 16
FCC Rcd 9779, 9853 (2001).
AWS operations must not cause harmful interference across the Canadian or Mexican Border. The authority granted herein is
subject to future international agreements with Canada or Mexico, as applicable.
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Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: WQPZ962 File Number: 0009792815 Print Date: 02-17-2022
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CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
REFERENCE COPY
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQVN924
AT - AWS-3 (1695-1710 MHz,
1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz)
Grant Date
04-08-2015
Effective Date
11-01-2016
Expiration Date
04-08-2027
Print Date
Market Number
BEA005
Channel Block
J
Sub-Market Designator
0
Market Name
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
04-08-2021 04-08-2027
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
NONE
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
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Call Sign: WQVN924 File Number: Print Date:
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CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
REFERENCE COPY
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQVP245
AT - AWS-3 (1695-1710 MHz,
1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz)
Grant Date
04-08-2015
Effective Date
11-01-2016
Expiration Date
04-08-2027
Print Date
Market Number
CMA044
Channel Block
G
Sub-Market Designator
0
Market Name
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
04-08-2021 04-08-2027
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
NONE
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
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Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
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LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
FCC Registration Number (FRN):0003290673
Site Information:
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
Market Numer
KNKA675 0007969803
CL - Cellular
CMA266
Sub-Market Designator
0
Channel Block
B
Market Name
Glens Falls, NY
Grant Date
02-02-2018
Effective Date
02-02-2018
Expiration Date
01-22-2028
Print Date
02-03-2018
Five Yr Build-Out Date
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-38-47.4 N 073-47-20.2 W 454.2 21.0
Address: CHESTERTOWN: Starbuck Hill Road
City: CHESTERTOWN County: WARREN State: NY Construction Deadline:
181.700
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
207.600 149.300 182.600 149.800 143.800 104.200 102.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
0.310 4.710 33.860 63.130 56.220 18.890 1.820 0.200
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
181.700
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
207.600 149.300 182.600 149.800 143.800 104.200 102.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
5.370 0.870 0.200 0.650 5.370 38.900 81.280 38.900
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
181.700
Antenna: 4
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
207.600 149.300 182.600 149.800 143.800 104.200 102.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
77.620 51.290 8.910 1.260 0.200 0.380 2.950 27.540
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-08-28.8 N 073-18-44.5 W 306.0 80.5 1009599
Address: (Salem) RICH HILL RD
City: SHUSHAN County: WASHINGTON State: NY Construction Deadline:
172.900
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
-104.100 -67.200 -2.900 115.100 140.700 221.300 194.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
175.850 32.220 1.330 0.590 0.590 1.200 47.140 203.850
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
172.900
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
-104.100 -67.200 -2.900 115.100 140.700 221.300 194.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.280 14.090 25.050 18.120 2.750 0.130 0.130 0.130
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
172.900
Antenna: 4
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
-104.100 -67.200 -2.900 115.100 140.700 221.300 194.500
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.910 1.910 1.910 31.360 484.110 716.420 95.810 2.580
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-30-19.3 N 073-22-54.9 W 107.9 81.9 1014197
Address: Whitehall: DICK HYATT RD
City: WHITEHALL County: WASHINGTON State: NY Construction Deadline:
134.300
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
70.700 -7.900 44.200 84.500 121.800 -99.700 -91.000
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
2.240 22.390 77.620 93.330 38.900 5.130 0.230 0.200
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
134.300
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
70.700 -7.900 44.200 84.500 121.800 -99.700 -91.000
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
2.140 0.200 0.330 5.250 39.810 93.330 79.430 22.910
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
134.300
Antenna: 4
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
70.700 -7.900 44.200 84.500 121.800 -99.700 -91.000
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
95.000 57.240 11.160 0.910 0.230 1.090 10.910 57.240
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA675 File Number: 0007969803 Print Date: 02-03-2018
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(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-25-13.8 N 073-45-25.2 W 632.8 33.5
Address: PROSPECT MOUNTAIN: 100 Prospect Mountain
City: WARRENSBURG County: WARREN State: NY Construction Deadline:
366.300
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
519.000 483.900 518.600 301.200 338.000 307.400 290.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
110.380 191.810 8.180 0.550 0.550 0.550 0.550 1.670
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
366.300
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
519.000 483.900 518.600 301.200 338.000 307.400 290.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.150 1.150 19.420 249.830 142.320 1.550 1.150 1.150
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
366.300
Antenna: 4
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
519.000 483.900 518.600 301.200 338.000 307.400 290.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
2.060 0.130 0.130 0.160 2.060 26.480 66.510 26.480
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-01-12.3 N 073-31-20.6 W 422.1 42.7 1237380
Address: Intervale Road
City: Easton County: WASHINGTON State: NY Construction Deadline:
315.200
Antenna: 4
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
257.700 231.200 279.700 298.700 393.300 374.800 396.700
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
100.000 57.540 9.770 0.810 0.200 0.760 9.770 57.540
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
315.200
Antenna: 5
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
257.700 231.200 279.700 298.700 393.300 374.800 396.700
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.610 17.230 27.850 24.820 25.910 4.260 0.200 0.200
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
315.200
Antenna: 6
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
257.700 231.200 279.700 298.700 393.300 374.800 396.700
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.590 0.200 0.200 5.380 28.710 42.000 41.090 18.030
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA675 File Number: 0007969803 Print Date: 02-03-2018
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-28-23.4 N 073-45-35.9 W 455.4 27.1
Address: 21 Thyme-Lea Place
City: Lake George County: WARREN State: NY Construction Deadline: 10-06-2009
163.700
Antenna: 1
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
283.500 227.300 284.100 50.000 124.700 121.400 199.300
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
594.740 567.970 58.120 1.430 1.430 1.430 1.430 98.700
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
163.700
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
283.500 227.300 284.100 50.000 124.700 121.400 199.300
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.430 4.110 242.280 698.750 366.710 7.840 1.430 1.430
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
163.700
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
283.500 227.300 284.100 50.000 124.700 121.400 199.300
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.430 1.430 1.430 1.430 27.180 430.850 698.750 179.610
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-20-58.4 N 073-42-59.4 W 192.9 37.8
Address: (Aviation & Dixon) 1127 West Mountain Road
City: Queensbury County: WARREN State: NY Construction Deadline: 09-18-2014
-11.300
Antenna: 1
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
17.000 131.300 138.200 105.000 -23.700 -73.900 -146.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
580.250 94.740 1.330 1.330 1.330 1.330 1.330 111.310
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
-11.300
Antenna: 2
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
17.000 131.300 138.300 105.000 -23.700 -73.900 -146.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.330 31.120 485.570 265.390 2.300 1.330 1.330 1.330
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
-11.300
Antenna: 3
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
17.000 131.300 138.300 105.000 -23.700 -73.900 -146.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.330 1.330 1.330 17.830 361.070 292.090 5.380 1.330
Maximum Transmitting ERP in Watts: 140.820
Azimuth(from true north)
Control Points:
Control Pt. No. 3
Address: 500 W. Dove Road
City: Southlake County: TARRANT State: TX Telephone Number: (800)264-6620
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA675 File Number: 0007969803 Print Date: 02-03-2018
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Waivers/Conditions:
THIS AUTHORIZATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT, IN THE EVENT THAT CELLULAR SYSTEMS
USING THE SAME FREQUENCY BLOCK AS GRANTED HEREIN ARE AUTHORIZED IN ADJACENT TERRITORY IN
CANADA, COORDINATION OF ANY OF THE LICENSEE'S TRANSMITTER INSTALLATIONS WHICHARE WITHIN
45 MILES OF THE U.S. CANADA BORDER SHALL BE REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE ANY HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE EXIST AND TO INSURE CONTINUANCE OF EQUAL ACCESS TO THE
FREQUENCY BLOCK BY BOTH COUNTRIES.
License renewal granted on a conditional basis, subject to the outcome of FCC proceeding WT Docket No. 10-112 (see FCC
10-86, paras. 113 and 126).
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA675 File Number: 0007969803 Print Date: 02-03-2018
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Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
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LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
1120 SANCTUARY PKWY, #150 GASA5REG
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-7630
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
FCC Registration Number (FRN):0003290673
Site Information:
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
Market Numer
KNKA246 0006672353
CL - Cellular
CMA044
Sub-Market Designator
0
Channel Block
B
Market Name
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Grant Date
04-14-2015
Effective Date
04-14-2015
Expiration Date
05-15-2025
Print Date
04-14-2015
Five Yr Build-Out Date
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
Federal Communications Commission
2
Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-08-54.3 N 073-47-03.4 W 215.0
Address: SARATOGA: KINGS STATION ROAD
City: GREENFIELD County: SARATOGA State: NY Construction Deadline:
41.400
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
174.700 188.400 175.600 172.800 110.000 -41.500 -71.300
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
100.000 57.540 7.760 0.630 0.160 0.630 7.760 57.540
41.500
Antenna: 2 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
174.700 188.400 175.600 172.800 110.000 -41.500 -71.000
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.450 19.500 79.430 95.500 36.310 3.240 0.160 0.160
41.500
Antenna: 3 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
174.700 188.400 175.600 172.800 110.000 -41.500 -71.300
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.450 0.160 0.160 3.240 36.310 95.500 79.430 19.500
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-37-39.4 N 074-00-37.4 W 554.7 46.3
Address: THACHER PARK: 5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF CAMP PINNACLE ROAD
City: New Scotland County: ALBANY State: NY Construction Deadline:
479.100
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
506.400 512.200 439.300 211.900 133.200 261.500 223.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
75.080 2.650 1.000 1.000 1.000 7.850 122.830 257.550
479.100
Antenna: 2 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
506.400 512.200 439.300 211.900 133.200 261.500 223.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
37.050 79.470 71.390 28.640 1.470 0.930 0.930 1.810
479.100
Antenna: 3 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
506.400 512.200 439.300 211.900 133.200 261.500 223.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.000 1.000 6.450 98.460 230.900 140.000 15.040 1.000
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-54-41.3 N 074-29-08.6 W 239.9 58.9
Address: PALATINE BRIDGE: MORNING ROAD, 1.1 MILE NORTH OF ROUTE 90
City: PALATINE County: MONTGOMERY State: NY Construction Deadline:
1.800
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
113.800 153.300 -16.900 9.400 64.300 128.700 51.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
79.850 41.860 4.450 0.990 0.990 0.990 24.680 85.260
1.800
Antenna: 2 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
113.800 153.300 -16.900 9.400 64.300 128.700 51.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
1.060 62.500 403.500 403.500 71.750 2.380 0.990 0.990
1.800
Antenna: 3 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
113.800 153.300 -16.900 9.400 64.300 128.700 51.600
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
0.990 0.990 0.990 6.230 129.570 368.520 230.740 26.950
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA246 File Number: 0006672353 Print Date: 04-14-2015
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
43-10-40.3 N 073-55-44.5 W 469.7
Address: ALPINE: LOCATED OFF ORMSBEE ROAD
City: GREENFIELD County: SARATOGA State: NY Construction Deadline:
97.800
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
242.900 307.900 353.300 310.900 80.200 60.700 59.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000
7
Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-36-20.3 N 073-27-36.4 W
Address: Fire Tower Road
City: Stephentown County: RENSSELAER State: NY Construction Deadline:
87.100
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
103.400 86.700 194.400 253.100 332.400 345.400 279.800
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
44.000 75.960 35.390 2.610 0.290 12.190 72.680 58.030
8
Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-58-16.3 N 074-40-50.5 W 352.4
Address: MINDEN: 0.41 MILES FROM THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 5S AND SANDERS
ROAD BEARING 4
City: MINDEN County: MONTGOMERY State: NY Construction Deadline:
5.500
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
-53.300 88.400 168.300 75.300 -3.700 45.400 124.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000
9
Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-51-27.9 N 073-23-22.8 W 368.2 93.9
Address: Le Barron Hill Rd.
City: Hoosick County: RENSSELAER State: NY Construction Deadline:
248.400
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
267.300 167.000 111.500 70.400 85.300 293.500 276.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
72.440 19.050 7.240 20.420 81.280 97.720 97.720 95.500
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA246 File Number: 0006672353 Print Date: 04-14-2015
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Location Latitude Longitude Ground Elevation
(meters)
Structure Hgt to Tip
(meters)
Antenna Structure
Registration No.
42-17-05.3 N 074-15-53.9 W 911.7 34.8
Address: Windham Ski Area - Base Lodge
City: Windham County: GREENE State: NY Construction Deadline: 10-27-2009
310.800
Antenna: 1 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
465.300 318.700 266.900 255.100 310.100 350.200 327.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
116.240 92.730 14.970 0.620 0.620 0.620 16.420 99.360
310.800
Antenna: 2 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
465.300 318.700 266.900 255.100 310.100 350.200 327.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
0.800 39.870 112.180 115.180 66.580 4.670 0.620 0.620
310.800
Antenna: 3 Azimuth (from true north)
Antenna Height AAT (meters)
Transmitting ERP (watts)
465.300 318.700 266.900 255.100 310.100 350.200 327.100
0 45 90 135 180 225 270 315
0.780 0.620 0.620 4.890 70.940 115.560 109.620 35.530
Control Points:
Control Pt. No. 1
Address: 500 W Dove Rd
City: Southlake County: TARRANT State: TX Telephone Number: (800)264-6620
Waivers/Conditions:
License renewal granted on a conditional basis, subject to the outcome of FCC proceeding WT Docket No. 10-112 (see FCC
10-86, paras. 113 and 126).
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: KNKA246 File Number: 0006672353 Print Date: 04-14-2015
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Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQJQ689 0008587211
WU - 700 MHz Upper Band (Block C)
Grant Date
09-11-2019
Effective Date
09-11-2019
Expiration Date
06-13-2029
Print Date
Market Number
REA001
Channel Block
C
Sub-Market Designator
0
Market Name
Northeast
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
06-13-2013 06-13-2019
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
If the facilities authorized herein are used to provide broadcast operations, whether exclusively or in combination with other
services, the licensee must seek renewal of the license either within eight years from the commencement of the broadcast
service or within the term of the license had the broadcast service not been provided, whichever period is shorter in length. See
47 CFR §27.13(b).
License renewal granted on a conditional basis, subject to the outcome of FCC proceeding WT Docket No. 10-112 (see FCC
10-86, paras. 113 and 126).
This authorization is conditioned upon compliance with section 27.16 of the Commission's rules
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
search for license information.
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Market Market Name Buildout Deadline Buildout Notification Status
700 MHz Relicensed Area Information:
FCC 601-MB
October 2017
Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: WQJQ689 File Number: 0008587211 Print Date:
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RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
LICENSEE:
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WPTS935 0009706643
CW - PCS Broadband
Grant Date
11-10-2021
Effective Date
11-10-2021
Expiration Date
12-10-2031
Print Date
11-11-2021
Market Number
BTA164
Channel Block
F
Sub-Market Designator
1
Market Name
Glens Falls, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
12-10-2006
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
This authorization is subject to the condition that, in the event that systems using the same frequencies as granted herein are
authorized in an adjacent foreign territory (Canada/United States), future coordination of any base station transmitters within 72
km (45 miles) of the United States/Canada border shall be required to eliminate any harmful interference to operations in the
adjacent foreign territory and to ensure continuance of equal access to the frequencies by both countries.
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
search for license information.
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700 MHz Relicensed Area Information:
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Licensee Name: CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Call Sign: WPTS935 File Number: 0009706643 Print Date: 11-11-2021
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RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
1120 SANCTUARY PKWY, #150 GASA5REG
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-7630
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQCS418 0006668604
CW - PCS Broadband
Grant Date
04-23-2015
Effective Date
04-23-2015
Expiration Date
05-13-2025
Print Date
04-24-2015
Market Number
BTA007
Channel Block
C
Sub-Market Designator
6
Market Name
Albany-Schenectady, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
05-13-2010
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
License renewal granted on a conditional basis, subject to the outcome of FCC proceeding WT Docket No. 10-112 (see FCC
10-86, paras. 113 and 126).
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
search for license information.
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RADIO STATION AUTHORIZATION
LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
1120 SANCTUARY PKWY, #150 GASA5REG
ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-7630
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WQEM928 0007057132
CW - PCS Broadband
Grant Date
03-11-2016
Effective Date
03-11-2016
Expiration Date
03-08-2026
Print Date
03-12-2016
Market Number
BTA007
Channel Block
C
Sub-Market Designator
5
Market Name
Albany-Schenectady, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
03-08-2011
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
Grant of the request to update licensee name is conditioned on it not reflecting an assignment or transfer of control (see Rule
1.948); if an assignment or transfer occurred without proper notification or FCC approval, the grant is void and the station is
licensed under the prior name.
License renewal granted on a conditional basis, subject to the outcome of FCC proceeding WT Docket No. 10-112 (see FCC
10-86, paras. 113 and 126).
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
search for license information.
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LICENSEE:
ATTN: REGULATORY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
5055 NORTH POINT PKWY, NP2NE NETWORK ENGINEERING
ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP
Waivers/Conditions:
Federal Communications Commission
FCC Registration Number (FRN): 0003290673
REFERENCE COPY
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copy was generated. In cases where FCC rules require the presentation, posting, or display of an FCC license, this document may not be used
in place of an official FCC license.
Call Sign File Number
Radio Service
WRNE950
PM - 3.7 GHz Service
Grant Date
07-23-2021
Effective Date
07-23-2021
Expiration Date
07-23-2036
Print Date
Market Number
PEA049
Channel Block
A1
Sub-Market Designator
0
Market Name
Albany, NY
1st Build-out Date 2nd Build-out Date
07-23-2029 07-23-2033
3rd Build-out Date 4th Build-out Date
Operation for this combination license grants both interim and final rights for this PEA and is not impacted by the relocation
process pursuant to 47 CFR ? 27.1412(g).
License is conditioned on compliance with all applicable FCC rules and regulations, including licensee making payments
required by 47 C.F.R. §§ 27.1401- 27.1424 as described in FCC 20-22. See FCC 20-22, paras. 178-331.
Conditions:
Pursuant to §309(h) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §309(h), this license is subject to the
following conditions: This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station nor any right in the use of the
frequencies designated in the license beyond the term thereof nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the
license nor the right granted thereunder shall be assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. § 310(d). This license is subject in terms to the right of use or control conferred by §706 of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. See 47 U.S.C. §606.
This license may not authorize operation throughout the entire geographic area or spectrum identified on the hardcopy version.
To view the specific geographic area and spectrum authorized by this license, refer to the Spectrum and Market Area information
under the Market Tab of the license record in the Universal Licensing System (ULS). To view the license record, go to the ULS
homepage at http://wireless.fcc.gov/uls/index.htm?job=home and select License Search. Follow the instructions on how to
search for license information.
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1275 John Street, Suite #100
West Henrietta, New York 14586
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d/b/a
VERIZON WIRELESS
VZW’s Saratoga Quarry
Brook Road
Saratoga Springs, New York
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SITE SELECTION ANALYSIS
Verizon Wireless proposes to install and operate a new wireless telecommunications
facility, including a new tower structure, which will include associated antennas, equipment
platform and related appurtenances off Brook Road in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga
County, New York. The property, which is in the City’s IND-L (Light Industrial) zoning district, is
currently a 22.50-acre lot. The property is owned by the D.A. Collins Development Corp which is
mostly vacant treed land. Our subject site is setback to the east from Brook Road into the existing
tree canopy on the parcel.
1. NEED FOR FACILITY
(a) Problem
The process of identifying a technologically appropriate location, as well as the need for
this communications facility are provided in the RF SEARCH RING JUSTIFICATION. As
indicated in that report, when a Verizon Wireless Radio Frequency Engineer identifies coverage
gaps in the system or sites that have or will reach data capacity exhaustion, they issue a “search
area.” A search area is a geographical area located within the inadequately serviced area, and it
is designed such that if a wireless telecommunications facility is located within the search area,
and at an appropriate height, it will likely provide the required coverage. For the most part ,
locations outside of the search area will fail to provide adequate service to the cell. Due to
technological constraints, there is limited flexibility as to where a new facility can be located and
still function properly. The goal of the search area is to define the permissible location for
placement of a cell site that will provide adequate service in the subject cell and also work properly
as part of the overall network.
(b) Solution
A search area was developed based on the problems identified in the Verizon Wireless
network and is attached herein as Attachment 1. This is the geographical area within which a
new wireless telecommunications facility is likely to provide the required coverage (at an
appropriate height). In this case, the search area parameter is an oval shape extending just east
of Brook Road and north of Washington Street / State Route 29. Again, for the most part, locations
outside of the search area will fail to provide adequate service to the cell while locations within
are likely, but not guaranteed, to do so.
2. SEARCH RING ANALYSIS
(a) Geography & Topography
The “Saratoga Quarry” search ring is in a mostly flat geographic area with a small knoll in
the middle of the middle ring.
(b) Land Use
The Search Ring is made up of industrial type businesses and vacant treed property along
Brook Road. Attachment 2 is an overlay of the Search Ring and the tax map on an aerial
photograph of the area.
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3. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
(a) Collocation
Verizon Wireless routinely seeks to install its antennas and equipment on existing
communications towers or other tall structures (“collocation”). Local communities universally favor
collocations because they can minimize the number of wireless telecommunications towers in an
area and many municipalities even provide a streamlined application review process. Collocation
is often listed as the highest siting priority in a local municipality’s Zoning Law. In addition to the
streamlined zoning application process, collocation is preferred by wireless providers because it
is generally a less expensive and more efficient option, compared to installation of a new tower
facility.
(b) New Structure on Municipally owned Property
As its next priority, Verizon Wireless seeks to locate wireless telecommunication facilities
on municipally owned property. These locations are often preferred by municipalities as the
second preference behind collocation as it allows municipalities to benefit from a rental stream
for the leased premises.
(c) New Structure on Privately-owned Property
When it is not feasible to collocate on an existing tower or tall structure, and there are no
feasible municipally owned properties in the area, Verizon Wireless must find a privately-owned
site which is appropriate for and can accommodate a new communications structure. In doing so,
the Site Acquisition Specialist attempts to identify properties in the Search Area large en ough to
accommodate the facility and which also meet any required area requirements such as set back
and fall zone. In addition, other characteristics such as existing compatible land use and existing
mature vegetation that can screen the facility are considered. Access, land use, constructability,
the presence of wetlands, floodplains and other contributing factors are also examined.
4. SEARCH RING ANALYSIS
Telecommunications towers are regulated by the City of Saratoga Springs’s Uniform
Development Ordinance (“UDO”) which regulates Telecommunication Facilities and Towers
(“Towers”) pursuant to §8.4. Table 8-a – Use Matrix identifies that “Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities” are allowed in all Districts subject to the standards of Section
8.4. Wireless Telecommunications Facilities are regulated by Section 8.4-DDDDD. Under 8.4-
DDDDD(2)(b)(iii), The construction of a new telecommunication tower or facility requires use
variance, site plan review and architectural review.
The preference of the City is to collocate on an existing telecommunication tower or other tall
structures.
After a comprehensive investigation of the Search Ring; no technologically feasible towers or tall
structures were available for collocation in the area. This Search Ring is zoned IND-L (Light
Industrial), which allows for the siting of new Telecommunications towers via use variance, site
plan review and architectural review.
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5. CANDIDATE/ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
There were two (2) parcels identified as being potential candidates for a new
communications facility within this search area. These parcels are identified on Attachment 2
with a red dot and the letters “A” and “B”. A summary of each of these properties located within
the Search Area is detailed below.
(a) D.A. Collins Development Corp (Parcel ID# 164.-2-43.1) - Primary Candidate
This subject site parcel is located off of Brook Road in the City of Saratoga Springs and
is 22.50 acres in size. The large parcel is mostly undeveloped vacant land. The property does
have an existing access/curb cut into the property from Brook Road for the use of an employee
parking lot. This property is located in the center of the search ring, is larger in size, has an
existing curb cut and is a bit higher in elevation than the other parcel. Our subject site is setback
to the east from Brook Road into the existing tree canopy on the parcel to minimize visibility of
the proposed facility. The property owner expressed a leasing interest and was able to come to
business terms with VZW. This location was approved and is the primary candidate for Verizon
RF.
(b) D.A. Collins Construction Co, Inc (Parcel ID# 164.-2-40)
This subject site parcel is located off of State Route 29 / Washington Street in the City of
Saratoga Springs, is 10.67 acres in size and is currently vacant treed land. This property is the
only other property within the search ring. This property owner is the same owner as the
Candidate A parcel, an entity of D.A. Collins. Since there is an existing driveway/curb cut into
the other property (Candidate A) off of Brook Road, and is not a State Route entrance, like State
Route 29/Washington Street would be; VZW and D.A. Collins decided it was best to use the
parcel off of Brook Road. Also, the Candidate A parcel has a bit more elevation than this parcel.
The proposed access road to the proposed tower itself does encroach onto this parcel in a small
arc for approximately 119’. Due to the grade and terrain of the area the proposed access road
needed to be designed with the small arc extending onto this parcel.
5. CONCLUSION
Based on the requirements of the City of Saratoga Springs Uniform Development
Ordinance (“UDO”), the existing conditions and land use within the search ring, two (2) parcels or
locations were identified for consideration. For these reasons listed above, the primary candidate,
Candidate A, is the best location for the proposed facility.
Prepared by:
Sara Colman
Sara Colman
Site Acquisition Specialist
Airosmith Development
Consultant to Verizon Wireless
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ATTACHMENT 1
VERIZON WIRELESS’
SARATOGA QUARRY SEARCH RING SHOWN IN RED.
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ATTACHMENT 2
VERIZON WIRELESS’ SEARCH RING (SHOWN IN RED).
OVERLAY SHOWING TAX MAP PARCELS (YELLOW OUTLINE) ON AERIAL
MAPPING.
PARCELS IDENTIFIED & INVESTIGATED SHOWN WITH RED MARKING.
Network Engineering
225 Jordan Rd
Troy, New York 14586
RF JUSTIFICATION
PROPOSED “SARATOGA QUARRY” COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NY
Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) proposes to construct, operate
and maintain a new wireless telecommunications facility on property owned by DA Collins Dev
Corp, located off Brook Rd in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County NY (120± ft.
monopole tower with a 4± ft. lightning rod) (Tax Map # 164.-2-43.1 & 164.-2-40) in the Light
Industrial (IND-L) Zoning District.
This proposed facility (referred to internally as “Saratoga Quarry”) is specifically
intended to address significant coverage deficiencies in Verizon’s wireless network generally in
the northwestern area of the city (including along underserved portions of NY State Route 29
(NY-29 / Washington St), NY-9N / Church St, and Grand Ave.
This report described the proposed Saratoga Quarry site’s coverage objectives, the
search ring area, and tower height considerations for this project.
Saratoga Quarry Area of Northwestern Saratoga Springs –
Targeted Verizon Wireless Coverage Improvement Area and Site Location
Proposed “Saratoga Quarry” Wireless Facility -- Introduction and Background
Information
Coverage and/or capacity deficiencies are the two primary driving conditions that
typically prompt the need for a new wireless communications facility/site. All sites provide
capacity and coverage for the benefit of wireless customers and emergency services.
Coverage can be defined as the existence of a radio frequency signal of usable strength,
quality, and capacity in a given area (including into vehicles and buildings) that a mobile device
can decode and use to communicate with a nearby cell site. In areas that are well covered,
mobile devices are able to easily connect and maintain a reliable wireless connection with a
nearby neighboring cell site(s) and local wireless network.
Capacity can be defined as the amount of traffic (voice and data connections) a given
site can process before significant performance degradation occurs.
When traffic (wireless network usage) volume exceeds the capacity limits of a site
serving a given area, network reliability and user experience degrades. Ultimately this prevents
customers from making/receiving calls, applications from functioning, internet connections from
functioning, and data speeds fail. This critical condition is more important than just a simple
nuisance for some users. Degradation of network reliability can inhibit emergency responders’
ability to communicate in critical times and can result in the difference between life and death to
persons in emergency situations.
Although the proposed Saratoga Quarry facility’s main purpose is to provide new and/or
significantly improved coverage and network performance reliability across the targeted
improvement area, the site will also offload wireless devices operating in poor RF conditions in
and around the northwestern portions of Saratoga Springs from Verizon’s neighboring sites in
the city center area and the bordering Towns of Milton and Greenfield. The end result is a more
efficient and reliable wireless network across northwestern Saratoga Springs.
The wireless communications industry is governed by the Rules of the FCC. The FCC
requires each carrier to provide “substantial service” in its licensed service area or risk having its
license revoked (CFR 47, Parts § 22.940 and § 24.16).
The FCC defines “substantial service” as service which is sound, favorable, and
substantially above a level of mediocre service.
Note that while Verizon provides sufficient evidence to establish the existence of gaps in
coverage and capacity needs in this case, the FCC has confirmed that federal law does not
require a provider to establish the existence of a coverage/capacity gap to establish the need for
a site. There are several ways by which an applicant can establish site need. See “Accelerating
Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment,” FCC 18-
133, 85 FR 51867, at ¶ 37 (October 15, 2018) (confirming that the test for establishing an
effective prohibition is whether “a state or local legal requirement materially inhibits a provider’s
ability to engage in any of a variety of activities related to its provision of a covered service,” and
this test is met “not only when filling a coverage gap but also when densifying a wireless
network, introducing new services or otherwise improving service capabilities”) (emphasis
added).
Before proceeding to the coverage and performance improvement objectives for the
proposed Saratoga Quarry facility, it is worth explaining several key points that help with
understanding the radio-frequency (RF) related information contained in the rest of this
document.
Coverage Maps and Propagation Studies:
Existing and proposed new reliable coverage in a given area is best conveyed via
coverage maps. RF engineers use computer RF propagation simulation tools (Verizon uses a
top industry propagation modeling and network planning software package called Atoll;
developed by 3rd party supplier Forsk) which account for terrain, vegetation, buildings, and
miscellaneous other natural and man-made obstacles (or “clutter”) that RF signals encounter
along the radio frequency path between cell site and wireless mobile devices. The RF signal
degradation/attenuation that occurs due to propagation through, over and around these
obstacles when used in conjunction with wireless carrier-specific site/network operational
parameters affords the ability to model the RF environment and accurately predict the received
signal level at any point in the area under study.
Propagation modeling is used to simulate the real-world network and assist RF
Engineers (along with industry experience and other tools) in evaluating the effectiveness of a
proposed new site and its impact on the existing network. While in the past, drive test data and
drop call records were relied upon for service evaluation, network design, performance
evaluation, and development needs have become too complex to rely on such antiquated
methods. Furthermore, these methods are simple not an effective means of visually
communicating gaps (need) in coverage or capacity for 4 and 5G networks.
Also of note, although exclusively regulated by the FCC and subject to market
adjustment as needed, all propagation maps in this RF Justification document are generated
using maximum radio output power (unless the power must be reduced to maintain compliance
with maximum output power levels defined in Verizon’s FCC licenses).
Verizon’s Operational Frequency Bands:
From an operational perspective, Verizon’s wireless network uses several distinct
frequency bands. Each of these frequency bands (also referred to as channels) are licensed by
the FCC and are deployed in varying ways to maximize their effectiveness.
Verizon’s main coverage bands are the relatively low frequency 700 MHz and 850 MHz
bands that are currently used for 4G LTE (700 MHz) and 5G (850 MHz). Because of the
advantageous propagation characteristics of the 700/850 MHz frequency bands, these channels
are used to form somewhat of an umbrella coverage layer as signals at these frequencies
enable wireless network connectivity over greater distances. Although voice and data can be
transmitted over these channels, their primary function is to offer a ubiquitous coverage layer for
reliable traditional mobile voice services (including 911 and texting). These low-band channels
will be used to provide as much reliable coverage as possible across the Saratoga Quarry site’s
targeted improvement area, both inside and outside of the surrounding homes, businesses, and
vehicles traveling thru the area.
Verizon also owns FCC licenses in higher frequency bands including 1900 MHz PCS
(Personal Communications Services) and 2100 MHz AWS (Advanced Wireless Services); thee
channels are referred to as “mid-band”. These mid-band channels offer more bandwidth (which
equates to increased capacity/data throughput and better performance) than the 700 MHz and
850 MHz bands, but because they are located higher up in the frequency spectrum, wireless
coverage is limited and signals in these bands do not travel as far as 700/850 MHz signals
(meaning signals of equal strength transmitted from a given wireless facility can be received and
decoded at greater distances in the 700/850 MHz bands than at the higher AWS/PCS
frequencies). These AWS/PCS bands, although somewhat limited in coverage distance,
provide capacity relief to the 700/850 MHz channels by allowing users close to each cell site to
access Verizon’s network via the AWS/PCS channels, enabling the 700/850 MHz channels to
provide coverage to mobile devices beyond those covered by the AWS/PCS frequency
channels. Also, since Verizon owns larger chunks of FCC licensed spectrum in the AWS and
PCS bands, these bands are used to provide customers with high-speed 4G internet access
due to the increased available bandwidth. These bands will eventually be repurposed and
converted to 5G as 5G usage begins to match and surpass 4G demand. Lastly, these channels
will be used to provide as much mid-band coverage as possible to as many homes and
businesses as possible across the targeted improvement area, which will offer reliable high
speed internet access to those customers.
As technology and mobile device capabilities evolved, customer demand for faster
download speeds continued to explode. To meet this demand, the FCC auctioned off additional
spectrum in the 3500 MHz band so that wireless carriers could begin to roll out new 5G services
without having to reuse capacity-limited 700/850 MHz, AWS and PCS bands currently used for
4G services. Verizon acquired several FCC licenses in the 3500 MHz (C-Band) frequency band
which are being used exclusively to deploy high speed 5G services. Verizon began rolling out
its 5G network nationwide in 2022, which consists of adding 5G radios and antennas to existing
wireless facilities. This 3500 MHz 5G rollout began in the Saratoga area in January 2022. 5G
C-band will be deployed at the proposed Saratoga Quarry site, offering ultra-wideband high-
speed data and other 5G services to those served by it.
From a coverage analysis perspective for the Saratoga Quarry site, the coverage results
demonstrated in this document use only the 700/850 MHz band since Verizon’s 700/850 MHz
network offers a best-case coverage scenario.
Evolving Wireless Network Deployment Strategies and Considerations:
To conclude this background section, is important to note the evolution in wireless
customer expectations and the demand for more data delivered at extremely fast upload and
download speeds. As technology continues to advance to AI and 5G and our handheld mobile
devices are able to do far more than simply place and receive phone calls and send text
messages, wireless subscriber habits have followed as customers expect to have access to fast
and reliable internet connections in places where they live, work and play so they can view
traffic data and find the fastest route to work or home, request an Uber ride and monitor driver
movement to the pickup location, host or attend meetings via Zoom or WebEx, stream videos
and music, watch tv and movies on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Peacock, listen to
podcasts, etc.
The graphics in the Wireless 4G/5G Safety and Growth and Reliable and Critical
Communications charts below provide additional information on the importance of reliable
wireless data access, its integration into our day-to-day lives and activities, and summarizes
how wireless data usage has evolved.
As a result of this wireless data services and capabilities evolution, it is now practical for
wireless service providers like Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to compete with traditional cable and
“wired” in-home internet companies like Spectrum, affording customers (assuming located
within solid mid-band coverage) the option to completely cut-the-cord and receive both reliable
high speed home internet and mobile voice and data on their wireless service plan. As network
features and customers’ expectations continue to evolve so do the difficulties that companies
like Verizon face in overcoming the challenges of providing high bandwidth (i.e., mid-band)
wireless signals deep into customer homes, business, entertainment venues, etc.
To overcome these significant challenges, wireless service providers need to develop
new wireless facilities closer and closer to homes and suburban communities to serve
customers wanting competitive high-speed internet service plan options or simply want to cut-
the-cord from traditional “wired” home internet and cable.
Tying this information back to the proposed tower, ultimately the objective of the
Saratoga Quarry site is:
• to provide reliable mobile voice services (including 911 emergency services access)
first and foremost, both in-home and in-vehicle.
• Second is to provide as much new mid-band coverage as is feasible from the
proposed site to offer reliable high-speed internet and data to as many customers as
possible in the northwestern portions of Saratoga Springs and the surrounding
community (the more area covered by the proposed site will lead to fewer future fill in
sites).
• The third important objective is to route as many customers as possible thru the
proposed Saratoga Quarry facility from within the targeted improvement area,
effectively removing this network usage from relatively-distant neighboring sites and
allowing them to better serve customers within their intended coverage area
(resulting in improved network capacity and a better wireless experience throughout
western Saratoga Springs).
Proposed “Saratoga Quarry” Site - Coverage and Performance Improvement
Objectives
Deployment of the proposed Saratoga Quarry cell site is an important step in Verizon’s
long-term plan to provide safe (including E-911 capability), reliable and uninterrupted wireless
telecommunications coverage to the main travel routes and population centers in Saratoga
County (in this specific case, along main passthrough routes NY-29 (Washington St) and NY-9P
(Church St), including into the homes and along many local/neighborhood roads generally in the
area of northwestern Saratoga Springs bounded by Daniels Rd to the north, West Ave to the
east, Grand Ave to the south and the Saratoga Springs / Milton town line to the west.
The current level of insufficient 4G/5G coverage in the area originates primarily from
Verizon’s existing wireless facilities near the city center and in the neighboring Town of Milton.
The nearest Verizon sites are:
• “Rte 29 & Station Ln” – approximately 1.6 mi. east on the 245 ft. tall guyed tower
off West Ave near Saratoga Springs High School,
• “Milton Center” -- approximately 1.8 mi. southwest on Verizon's 125 ft. tall
monopole tower of Rowland Ave in the Town of Milton,
• “Ballston Spa Air” -- approximately 3.0 mi. west on the 150 ft. tall monopole tower
off Sodeman Rd in Milton, and
• “Greenfield Center” – approximately 3.4 mi. northwest on the 184 ft. tall monopole
tower off South Greenfield Rd in the Town of Greenfield.
Coverage is unreliable and inconsistent from all the neighboring sites described above
due to distance, topography, and patches of dense vegetation between them and the targeted
Saratoga Quarry improvement area. Heavy network usage generated in/around western
Saratoga Springs also reduces the effectiveness of Verizon's Saratoga Springs city-based
neighboring sites and prevents them from offering sufficient network capacity (which limits a
site’s ability to provide and maintain reliable voice connections and advertised data speed) to
the targeted improvement area.
Existing Wireless Coverage in the Northwestern Portions of Saratoga Springs
Existing reliable coverage in the targeted performance improvement area is displayed in
the coverage maps at Exhibit 1 (attached to this report, where Exhibit 1a is a street map and
Exhibit 1b is the same coverage layer but with an aerial map as the base layer). As these
maps demonstrate, there are significant portions in and around the northwestern portions of the
city that are lacking reliable wireless coverage.
When viewing the maps at Exhibit 1:
• the proposed site location is the small circle with the green sector symbols labeled
“Saratoga Quarry”
• existing (on-air) Verizon sites are the locations with blue sector symbols
• the red boundary generally outlines the targeted coverage and network performance
improvement area
• existing -95 dBm level coverage in Verizon’s 700/850 MHz band (or low-band) is
depicted by blue-grey shaded coverage layer, and
• areas with tan background (on the street map) are outside the -95 dBm coverage
boundary and are in need of new and/or improved wireless service.
As noted in the Background section at the beginning of this report, coverage in the
700/850 MHz band demonstrates the best-case coverage scenario, and in this case represents
the areas where a reasonable level of reliable rural in-home / in-vehicle wireless service is
expected. Also note that varying levels of wireless service are likely available in areas outside
of the coverage boundary (i.e., where received signal strength is less than the -95 dBm
threshold), but coverage in these areas is not considered reliable and is likely too weak to
consistently or adequately reach inside of homes and certain vehicles in or traveling thru the
area.
Wireless Coverage Improvements from the Proposed “Saratoga Quarry” Wireless Facility
To resolve the wireless coverage and network performance gap areas in / around
northwestern Saratoga Springs, Verizon is proposing to develop its Saratoga Quarry site on DA
Collins property near the center of the targeted improvement area and approximately
equidistant from Verizon’s neighboring facilities Rte 29 & Station Ln, Milton Center and Ballston
Spa Air.
The Saratoga Quarry cell site’s coverage objectives are to provide new and/or improved
emergency and non-emergency 4G/5G wireless coverage across northwestern Saratoga
Springs, including 2.1± miles along NY-29, 1.7± miles along NY-9P, 1.6± miles along Grand Ave,
1.0± miles along Brock Blvd, 1.1± miles along Locust Grove Rd, and extending over more than
5 miles along many local and neighborhood roads (e.g., Buff Rd, Westbury Dr, Woodbridge Ct,
Slade Rd, Sherwood Trail, Friar Tuck Way, Jenee Way, King Arthur Ct, Knight Way, Round Table
Rd, Meadow Vista Estates, etc., to name a few), and into the homes and local businesses
across the targeted improvement area.
Calculated low-band 700/850 MHz coverage from the proposed new facility at an
antenna center line (“ACL”) height of 115 ft. is illustrated by the green regions at attached
Exhibit 2.
As the 700/850 MHz results in Exhibit 2 demonstrate:
• reliable wireless coverage will be extended across the majority of the targeted
improvement areas described previously
• when complete, most if not all Verizon customers accessing and connecting to its
wireless network from within the green-shaded area shown in Exhibit 2 will be
routed through and remain connected to the proposed Saratoga Quarry facility, in
effect resolving the issue of poor and unreliable service across the targeted
improvement area,
• And finally, by providing a dedicated site to serve wireless customers generally within
and passing through the green-shaded area, this somewhat distant, poorly-covered
and difficult to reach network traffic (usage) is removed from Verizon’s surrounding
sites attempting to reach northwestern Saratoga Springs (particularly from the
downtown Saratoga Springs area), resulting in better performance within each
neighboring site’s localized coverage area.
To summarize, from a Verizon ongoing regional network performance improvement
perspective, this project provides a necessary and critical upgrade of the Verizon’s 4G network
in Saratoga Springs, and will be designed to include new advanced 5G wireless equipment and
services. As a result, and upon completion, significant improvements in reliable 4G and 5G
services will be extended across the northwestern portions of the city including the nearby
homes, businesses and several main, local and community roads.
Proposed Site Placement and Candidate Evaluation
Why This Location Was Chosen
The proposed Saratoga Quarry site location was selected after considering several
important factors including the underserved coverage areas at and surrounding northwestern
Saratoga Springs (as shown in the coverage maps at Exhibit 1), local terrain and vegatation,
the limited number of feasible site placement options, and the goal of locating a property from
which a new wireless facility is capable of providing as much reliable seamless wireless
coverage as possible across the targeted network improvement area from a tower of reasonable
height.
Considering the above, the hilltop east of Brook Rd across from Pallatte Stone Corp's
mining operation was chosen for its relatively high terrain (the targeted hill is generally 50 ft. - 70
ft. higher in ground elevation than the relatively flat plataue between the proposed site and
downtown Saratoga Springs) and ability to achieve the stated network improvement objectives
from a reasonable tower height.
The map at Figure 1 below is intended to help visualize this hilltop's adventageous
location relative to the local terrain, and why a wireless facility placed on it is able to effectively
transmit coverage radially across northwestern Saratoga Springs.
Figure 1. Topographical Map of Northwestern Saratoga Springs and the Surrounding Area Including
the Proposed Saratoga Quarry Tower Targeted Hilltop Location
Note when viewing the map in Figure 1 above that the red arrows depict the pointing
angles of Verizon's antenna on the proposed tower. From these orientations, the antennas are
able to maintain visibility to:
• the north/northwest along NY-9P crossing into the Town of Greenfield toward
Greenfield Center,
• the residential areas to the east and south,
• and along NY-29 thru northwestern Saratoga Springs and further west into the
Townf of Milton.
Candidate and Site Selection Process
Verizon’s real estate and engineering teams followed a structured evaluation process
before selecting the proposed site.
Step 1 – Look for Existing Structures to Share (Co-location)
Before proposing a new tower, Verizon always looks for tall existing structures — such
as water tanks, communications towers or tall buildings — where antennas could be added. In
this case, the only tall structures nearby are the same towers and rooftops already in use by
Verizon, and all of them are too far away to adequately serve the Saratoga Quarry area
coverage gap. No suitable co-location option exists closer to the problem area.
Step 2 – Select the Best New Tower Location
With no existing structures available, Verizon evaluated candidate properties within the
targeted area. The DA Collins property was selected for several reasons:
• It sits on a thickly-treed hilltop, allowing signals to reach neighborhoods and roads
across the majority of northwestern Saratoga Springs without causing significant
interference into the city center area to the east.
• Mature trees surrounding the tower location naturally screen the ground equipment and
majority of the tower from view.
• The site location is relatively close to existing commercial utility connections along Brook
Rd, reducing construction impact.
• Its location is approximately centered within the coverage gap — roughly equidistant
from several existing neighboring Verizon cell sites to the east, south and west —
making it the most effective position for new coverage.
Additional details on the site selection process are provided in the Site Selection
Analysis document dated April 16, 2026 and included in Verizon’s zoning application package.
Tower Height
Verizon’s antennas must be placed at a height where the desired Saratoga Quarry site’s
objectives are satisfied with the goal of minimizing the aesthetic impact to the surrounding
community.
Considering the above, Verizon is proposing a 120 ft. tall monopole tower with antennas
mounted at the 115 ft. antenna centerline (ACL) height on the tower.
With a 120 ft. tower:
• Verizon's coverage and network performance improvement objectives are met.
• Verizon’s antennas are high enough to sufficiently clear the surrounding tree canopy
and other local-area clutter (elevation changes, distant trees and buildings, etc.).
• A reasonable level of future tree growth both near the proposed tower and
throughout northwestern Saratoga Springs can occur without significantly impacting
coverage.
• allows space for future collocation by other wireless service providers that are likely
also looking to improve their wireless coverage in northwestern Saratoga Springs
• the overall tower height is under the level requiring lighting or special tower
markings, and
• the thick surrounding canopy masks all of Verizon's ground equipment and the
majority of the tower structure.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the proposed 120-foot wireless communications facility located on the
property owned by DA Collins needed to bring reliable 4G and 5G wireless service to an
underserved area of northwestern Saratoga Springs. The location was chosen after a thorough
review of alternatives and offers the best combination of coverage, natural visual screening, and
minimal site disturbance.
Upon completion, the tower will benefit local residents, businesses, commuters, and
emergency responders by providing dependable phone, data, and 911 access in an area that
currently lacks it.
Respectfully submitted by:
Rick Andras
RF Design Engineer
Verizon Wireless
June 23, 2026
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PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 3261.0 Meters (10698.6 Feet)away & below slope
by 7.0 Meters (22.9699 Feet)
Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address
Lowest
Elevation (m)
Runway
Length (m)
AIRP R 43-03-
19.00N
073-51-
23.00W
SARATOGA
COUNTY
SARATOGA
SARATOGA
SPRINGS,
NY
129.8 1432.3
PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 3889.0 Meters (12759.0 Feet)away & below slope
by 13.0 Meters (42.6499 Feet)
Type C/R Latitude Longitude Name Address
Lowest
Elevation (m)
Runway
Length (m)
AIRP R 43-03-
16.00N
073-52-
2.00W
SARATOGA
COUNTY
SARATOGA
SARATOGA
SPRINGS,
NY
129.8 1432.3
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Latitude 43-04-41.5 north
Longitude 073-49-52.9 east
Measurements (Meters)
Overall Structure Height (AGL)37.8
Support Structure Height (AGL)NaN
Site Elevation (AMSL)117.3
Structure Type
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Verizon Wireless
1275 John Street, Suite #100
West Henrietta, NY 14586
ATTN: Ms. Kathy Pomponio
June 29, 2026
RE: STRUCTURAL/GROUNDING DESIGN LETTER
PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
SITE NAME: SARATOGA QUARRY
BROOK ROAD, CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NY 12866
TECTONIC W.O. 12396.068
Dear Ms. Pomponio:
Verizon Wireless is proposing a telecommunication facility at the above referenced address. The site includes the
installation of a Verizon Wireless antenna array at a centerline height of 115’ above ground level (AGL) on a 120’
monopole (overall height of 124’ when including the 4’ lightning rod). The monopole will be designed to
accommodate antenna arrays for three (3) additional carriers in addition to the proposed Verizon Wireless
installation. The structural loading for each future carrier will include up to twelve (12) panel antennas along with
remote radio units and other related equipment. The make, model, and manufacturer of the proposed monopole
will be provided as part of the construction documents to be submitted for the building permit application.
For the purpose of structural design of the monopole, foundation and antenna supports, the most stringent
criteria of the 2025 Building Code of New York State and ANSI/TIA -222-I-2023 “Structural Standard for Antenna
Supporting Structures and Antennas and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures” will be applied. The proposed
installation will be designed by a New York State licensed professional engineer and will meet all of the above
listed criteria. The monopole will be designed to resist overturning, shear, and all other failure modes. The
monopole will be designed so that in the event of a failure the monopole will fall within a fall zone setback of 124’.
For the purpose of lightning protection, the tower, antennas, cabling, ground equipment, utility equipment,
fencing, and all related objects will be grounded in accordance with the NEC/NFPA 780, ANSI/TIA -222-I-2023, and
all other applicable local, state, and federal standards.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.
Steven M. Matthews, PE
Managing Director – Engineering
June 30, 2026
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: Verizon Wireless “Saratoga Quarry ” Communications Facility
Dear Members of the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Design Review Board:
With respect to the above, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon") proposes to
construct a public utility / personal wireless service facility that is designed with capacity for
collocation (shared use) by three (3) additional wireless providers having panel antenna arrays
comparable to those of Verizon Wireless. Should the public utility / personal wireless service
facility be approved and constructed, Verizon Wireless, as the facility owner, will negotiate in good
faith with other licensed wireless service providers for future shared use of the subject structure. All
future collocations shall be subject to the involved parties reaching agreement on reasonable terms
and conditions, in accordance with all then-applicable agreements, customs and procedures in
the wireless industry, and there being adequate structural capacity and space to accommodate such
collocation.
The applicant’s proposed wireless telecommunications facility shall be maintained in a safe
manner and in compliance with all conditions of the site plan review without exception, unless
specifically granted relief, as well as all applicable local codes, ordinances and regulations,
including any and all applicable county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Verizon
Wireless (or the then-current tower owner) will remove the telecommunications tower
and all related facilities (footings and foundations excluded) if the communications facility
becomes obsolete or ceases to be used for its intended purpose by all existing colocators for
a period exceeding four (4) consecutive months. In such event, Verizon Wireless (or the
then-current tower owner) will remove the tower and all communications facility equipment. In
addition, Verizon offers to post a removal bond in the amount of $75,000 to secure its
obligations to remove the tower/facility.
Thank you for considering our application.
Sincerely,
Kathy Pomponio
Real Estate Market Manager, Consultant
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Verizon Wireless
Site Compliance Report
Site name - Saratoga Quarry
Site Name: Saratoga Quarry
Site Address: Brook Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
Structure Type: Monopole
Report Information
Report Date: June 29, 2026
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.
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Contents
1. Executive Summary........................................................................................................................................................3
2. Antenna Inventory .........................................................................................................................................................4
3. Analysis...........................................................................................................................................................................5
4. Appendix A: Reference Information...............................................................................................................................6
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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 (9) 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.
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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.
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 Samsung MT6433-77A 0 0 115 NR 3.7GHz 0 98 18 381.3 24.45 106228.55
2 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
2 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE/NR 850 2 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
2 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE AWS3 2100 0 63 4.7 400 17.65 23284.13
3 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
3 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE 850 2 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
3 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 0 115 LTE 1900 0 63 4.7 240 17.65 13970.48
4 Verizon Samsung MT6433-77A 0 120 115 NR 3.7GHz 0 98 18 381.3 24.45 106228.55
5 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
5 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE/NR 850 2 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
5 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE AWS3 2100 0 63 4.7 400 17.65 23284.13
6 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
6 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE 850 2 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
6 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 120 115 LTE 1900 0 63 4.7 240 17.65 13970.48
7 Verizon Samsung MT6433-77A 0 240 115 NR 3.7GHz 0 98 18 381.3 24.45 106228.55
8 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
8 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE/NR 850 0 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
8 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE AWS3 2100 0 63 4.7 400 17.65 23284.13
9 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE 700 2 65 8.7 80 14.85 2443.94
9 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE 850 0 60 7.7 80 15.15 2618.73
9 Verizon CommScope NHH-65C-HG-R2B 0 240 115 LTE 1900 0 63 4.7 240 17.65 13970.48
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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
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.
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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.
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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
* =
June 20, 2026
City of Saratoga Springs
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs NY, 12866
RE: Application for Proposed Communications Facility “Saratoga
Quarry” Verizon Wireless - Non-Interference Letter
Ladies and Gentlemen:
With respect to the above application, and in accordance with applicable provisions of the
Saratoga Springs Unified Development Ordinance - Verizon Wireless operates Wireless
Communications Forth Generation and Fifth Generation (4G & 5G) Services, Personal
Communication Service (PCS) and/or Cellular Radiotelephone Services network authorized by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide state of the art digital and/or cellular
wireless communications in many parts of the nation, including upstate New York. Verizon
Wireless' operations and network are licensed and regulated by the FCC.
Verizon Wireless' radio equipment is designed to transmit frequencies only within the allocated
frequency bands and each transmitter is carefully adjusted to comply with FCC regulations for
power output and frequency. These procedures prevent interference with other radio services,
public safety communications, airport navigation, cordless phones, computers and other
community office or residential household appliances.
The incidence of these transmissions causing interference with other radio services is extremely
rare. All other radio communication services, including broadcast radio and television, are
assigned to specific frequency bands, separate and distinct from cellular and other frequencies.
For instance, AM Radio operates between 0.5 -1.5 MHz and VHF Television operates between
54 - 215 MHz. In addition, receivers for other services are similarly designed to prevent
interference from out of band service. In the unlikely event that malfunctioning equipment or
improper settings are shown to cause interference with an existing service, Verizon Wireless
would be required, under the conditions of its FCC license, to take immediate steps to correct
any problems.
Thank you for considering this application.
Very truly yours,
Rick Andras
Radio Frequency (RF) Design Engineer
Network Engineering Group
225 Jordan Road
Troy, New York 12180
Verizon Wireless
1275 John Street, Suite #100
West Henrietta, NY 14586
ATTN: Ms. Kathy Pomponio
March 16, 2026
RE: GENERATOR NOISE LETTER
VERIZON WIRELESS PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
SITE NAME: SARATOGA QUARRY
BROOK ROAD, CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS, SARATOGA COUNTY, NY 12866
TECTONIC W.O. 12396.068
Dear Ms. Pomponio:
Tectonic Engineering was asked to provide a noise analysis/comparison letter for the proposed Verizon
Wireless emergency backup power generator that is part of the above referenced project. We obtained
noise specifications from the manufacturer Rehlko for their proposed standard 50kW outdoor diesel
fueled AC generator including a level 2 sound-attenuating enclosure. The average sound pressure level
for the generator is 67.4 dBA at a reference distance of 23.0 feet.
We understand that consistent with normal Verizon Wireless procedure, absent exigent circumstances,
the generator is expected to run once every two weeks during daytime hours for approximately 30
minutes for routine testing purposes.
Sound attenuation for a point source (stationary source) equals a sound level reduction of 6 dBA per
doubling of distance between a noise source and a receptor when there are no obstructions present
between the two elements. Using this information, we can deduce the following noise levels that one
would anticipate when the equipment is in use:
• The distance between the generator and the nearest property line of an adjacent property which
is not associated with the project is approximately 469-feet away, located to the east of the
generator; the anticipated noise level at this point would be approximately 41.8 dBA.
• The distance between the generator and the nearest residence is approximately 627-feet away,
located to the southeast of the generator; the anticipated noise level at this point would be
approximately 39.3 dBA.
For comparison purposes, approximate decibel levels for normal conversation equal 60 dBA, for vehicular
traffic equal 85 dBA, and for a running lawnmower equal 107 dBA. Based on the calculated values for the
equipment, the anticipated noise levels will be lower than that experienced for normal conversation.
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Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at (518) 783-1630.
Sincerely,
Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C.
Steven M. Matthews, PE
Director of Engineering