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On Behalf Of
605 Coolidge Drive, Suite 100
Folsom, CA. 95630
ATTN: DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUTTE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT 7 COUNTY CENTER DRIVE, OROVILLE, CA 95965 RE: Proposed new AT&T Wireless Facility: 4842 Media Way, Chico CA 95926 [APN 040-520-045-000] Project Description The proposed project consists of collocation nine (9) panel antennas located at a Rad Center of 70’ on an existing ATC monopole. This project will include an extension of 20’ to the existing tower. All equipment will be located within ATC’s exisitng lease compound. Project Justification AT&T Wireless is currently improving the existing wireless network in Butte County. The proposed installation of these new antennas on the existing facility will improve wireless
coverage to the area and will also increase the network capacity. This site will incorporate the FirstNet program. FirstNet is a single, nationwide network strictly dedicated to public safety communications. The FirstNet program allows first responders to get information quickly to help
them make decisions in a timely manner. In times of emergency or planned public events when the data capacity is full, FirstNet will throttle the data to provide the needed bandwidth to public safety workers. This network will allow first responders and public safety workers to send and receive voice, data, and text without concerns of network congestion. This network would not only benefit those in larger cities, but those in rural America that don’t have the needed coverage for cell use, let alone emergencies.
• Operation of the project will occur 12 months a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
consistent with the continuous schedule of normal telephone company operations.
• The facility is "unmanned" and will be visited on an "as needed" basis only. No more
than two technicians will ever attend the facility. Their schedule will be on a 24 hour basis. No more than two service vehicles, being either a van or a four-wheel drive vehicle, will visit the facility once consturcted.
• In the applicants opinion the proposed facility does not cause any unsightly appearance as the existing tower is already constructed. There will be no noise, glare, dust or odors
associated with the facility with the exception of an emergency generator which will operate in the event of a commercial power failure, and dust during construciton.
Should you have questions regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Ashley Smith Site Acquisition Specialist Epic Wireless Group LLC 605 Coolidge Drive, Suite 100, Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 936-5430 ashley.smith@epicwireless.net