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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUP23-0007_2.Project Narrative July 19, 2023 Butte County Department of Development Services 7 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Applicant: Vertical Bridge Property Owner: Carole and Todd Cash Property Address: 4825 Foothill Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966 APN: 072-140-058 RE: Wireless Application Package – CUP - VB-CA-5447 Vertical Bridge seeks the requisite conditional use permit approvals to install a new telecommunications facility at the parcel with APN number: 072-140-058. The proposal consists of instalment of a 100’ monopine wireless facility. Your relevant forms, submittal requirements, and the applicable fees are submitted with this letter. Under the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (“Act”), you are required to take action on Vertical Bridge’s application “within a reasonable period of time.” In a 2009 declaratory ruling, the Federal Communications Commission established a legal presumption that a “reasonable period of time” means 150 days to act on an application for a new wireless facility (the “shot clock”). Because the proposed facility seeks to locate a new personal wireless service facility, the County must take action on Vertical Bridge’s application within 150 days. The shot clock begins to run the day the application is submitted. Here, the county must take final action no later than 150 days from today, or December 16, 2023. Vertical Bridge respectfully requests that this application be approved and any requisite conditional use permit be issued as soon as possible but no later than December 16, 2023. If you have any questions regarding this application, please contact me. Sincerely, Elliott Froissart Elliott Froissart Site Acquisition CELL 323 573 0045 FAX 626 322 0880 WEB assurance-development.com Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Butte County Application for a Conditional Use Permit – Wireless Telecommunications Facility Project Narrative Vertical Bridge is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation and construction of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility and presents the following project information for your consideration. Project Specific Location Address: 4825 Foothill Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966 APN: 072-140-058 Zoning: Rural Residential (RR) Project Representative Elliott Froissart, Project Representative 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305, South Pasadena, CA 91030 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Project Objectives To provide coverage in this area of the County, any combination or one of the following reasons may apply: • Coverage: No Service in the area (Indoor, Outdoor or Vehicular) and can apply specifically to the type of service provided (Voice or Data – 3G, 4G, 5G). Specifically, this proposed location addresses the following needs – o In-building Commercial – Subscriber anticipated to have accessibility to improved service while indoors within the County’s commercially used spaces. o In-building – Subscriber anticipated to have accessibility to service while even indoors (ie: residential homes) at lower performance levels. o In-vehicle- Subscriber anticipated to have accessibility to service while inside of vehicle. o Outdoor – Subscriber anticipated to have accessibility to improved service while outdoors. • Capacity: Proposed service in surrounding areas would be insufficient to meet anticipated demand by customers in and traversing through the area. Furthermore, proposed facilities servicing the surrounding area would be overloaded preventing service, dropped calls or complete denial of service during peak usage hours in this particular ring. Below are coverage maps reflecting before and after coverage once the site is installed. The identification codes CA-5447 and SC60520A refer to the subject site. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Project Details The following notes impart additional information, provide specific details and address common questions related to the proposed telecommunication facility development project. 1. Painting Plans a. As part of the stealth design, the Monopine will be painted “Hunter green” to blend in with surrounding environment. The equipment cabinets paint color will be painted grey (“Power Paint NCS 2002-B”). 2. Energy and Emissions Data a. RFR/EMF and wattage output data (including the number of channels) is included in the Radio Frequency Study submitted as part of this application. 3. Falling Debris and Structural Integrity a. Lease area is of adequate size to contain any falling debris (“Branching”). The proposed design does not extend beyond the fence perimeter of the lease area. b. A structural analysis report and tower manufacturer information will be provided as part of the building permit application. 4. Maintenance and Monitoring a. Project is periodically monitored by the owner's maintenance team and is also attended to on an as needed basis. There is contact information at the site where the maintenance team can be called to address any concerns regarding the quality of the tower. 5. Co-location a. Both the applicant and the property owner agree to allow other wireless service providers to collocate on the facility. b. The number of co-locations will be based on the equipment proposed by co-locators in future projects. While we cannot speak to future project proposals by other carriers, the intent of the proposed tower design is to provide space for future co-location opportunities. Additionally, the elevation sheets in the submitted plans include callouts to show where on the tower future co-locations could be located. 6. Equipment Specifications a. Manufacturer specifications for radio and antenna equipment are included in the application package. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 7. Acoustic Noise a. Acoustic Noise shall not exceed the limits set forth by Zoning Ordinance. Furthermore, no generator will be used for this site. Information regarding acoustic noise for the cabinet (model 6160) can be found below. All other equipment acoustic noise information can be found in the equipment manufacturer specifications. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Coverage Maps Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Alternative Site Analysis The following map shows the vicinity surrounding the proposed facility, and the red circle marks the site’s “search ring” which indicates the area in which a deficit in coverage was detected. We looked at a total of two (6) alternative sites within the search ring (see list of APN and Landlord’s below). Two (4) alternative sites that were investigated were unable to move forward because we were unable to reach an agreeable lease. One (1) alternative site investigated did not move forward because the property owner was not interested in having a cell site on their property at this time. One (1) alternative site investigated was not selected because our radio frequency engineer determined that the proposed site for this application (located at 4825 Foothill Blvd) would provide more coverage comparatively. It is for these reasons that we are locating on the subject property and not on any other parcels within the search ring. The proposed project location would meet the coverage footprint requirements of our project and the Landlord has granted us permission to pursue this project on their property. Moreover, the proposed development complies with all design code parameters (e.g. setback, height max requirements, etc.) and falls within allowed uses per the zoning of this parcel. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Alternative Site Map Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Alternative Candidates Considered 1. Terry and Eric Bayer – 4720 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Did not reply to initial request. 2. Jerry Massie – 4810 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Did not reply to initial request. 3. Carole and Todd Cash – 4825 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Candidate was not interested in having a tower on their property. 4. James Earl and Susan Hoopes – 4873 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Candidate was not interested in having a tower on their property. 5. Wyandotte Grange Four Ninety Five Corp – 4910 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Did not reply to initial request. 6. Walker Family Trust – 4901 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Did not reply to initial request. 7. USA Missions Inc. – 4505 Foothill Boulevard, Palermo, CA 95966 a. Was not interested at the time to have a cell site on property. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Additional Supporting Statements 1. The proposed use and development is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plans. A robust wireless network will contribute to the County's ability to respond to natural or man- made disasters and other public safety concerns in a potentially life-saving manner. 2. The site is adequate in size, shape, topography, location, utilities and other factors to accommodate the use and development. The site is of adequate size, shape, topography, location and access to utilities to accommodate the proposed wireless facility. The site is generally flat and has access to power and telephone connections that can be used for the project. The site is disguised as a tree in an effort to blend the tower with its preexisting surroundings. 3. Adequate street access and traffic capacity are or will be available to serve the proposed development as well as existing and anticipated development in the surrounding area. The facility is unmanned and will not contribute to any traffic. 4. Adequate utilities and public services are or will be available to serve the proposed development as well as existing and anticipated development in the surrounding area. The facility only requires power and telephone connections which are present in this area of the city. 5. The use and development will be compatible with the intended character of the area. The facility is designed to blend as much as possible with the surrounding environment that already exists within the vicinity. Elliott Froissart, Project Representative Assurance Development obo Vertical Bridge 323-573-0045 efroissart@assurance-realty.com 1499 Huntington Dr. Suite 305 South Pasadena, CA 91030 Vertical Bridge Project Name: CA-5447 Safe – RF is Radio The FCC regulates RF emissions to ensure public safety. Standards have been set based on peer- reviewed scientific studies and recommendations from a variety of oversight organizations, including the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Although the purview of the public safety of RF emissions by the FCC was established by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, these standards remain under constant scrutiny. The typical urban cell site operates hundreds or even thousands of times below the FCC’s limits for safe exposure. All Vertical Bridge cell towers will operate well below these standards as well. Thank you for your time and assistance throughout the application intake and review process. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions associated with this project. Sincerely, Elliott Froissart Elliott Froissart Site Acquisition CELL 323 573 0045 FAX 626 322 0880 WEB assurance-development.com