HomeMy WebLinkAbout5) ADM25-0016 SCL0115C_Proj Desc Letter - 2025.05.06
The CBR Group Inc.
2840 Howe Rd. Suite E
Martinez, CA. 94553
May 6, 2025
Sent via Permitting Portal
Butte County Development Services
7 County Center Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
Applicant: T-Mobile (Agent: The CBR Group)
Site Address: (Near) 2867 Oroville Quincy Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966
Site ID: SCL0115C / Oroville Quincy Hwy & PG&E North Tower
Re: Project Description Letter – Modification to an Existing T-Mobile Wireless Communication Facility near 2867 Oroville Quincy
Highway, Oroville.
Dear Butte County:
On behalf of T-Mobile Wireless, this letter provides information and an enhanced description to support the application’s request
to receive Planning and Building Approval to modify an existing wireless facility located on a utility lattice tower owned by PG&E.
The following is a detailed Project Description of the facility’s design, the project’s purpose, and justifications to find support of
the application.
Project Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to provide improved wireless voice and data coverage to the surrounding area. Wireless services
include mobile telephone, wireless broadband, emergency 911, data transfers, electronic mail, Internet, web browsing, wireless
applications, wireless mapping, and video streaming.
Location:
T-Mobile Wireless proposes a modification to an existing wireless facility located at 39.506867, -121.50231, (near) 2867 Oroville
Quincy Hwy, Oroville. The nearest APN is 068-150-051.
T-Mobile Wireless is the applicant and has agreements with the property owner to locate on the existing utility tower, allowing T-
Mobile Wireless to apply for development review and other planning or building permits.
Scope Of Work
ANTENNA AREA:
1. INSTALL (N) 12-FT. TOP-HAT ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL (6)(N) ANTENNAS
3. INSTALL (6)(N) RADIOS
4. INSTALL (3)(N) TMAS
5. INSTALL (24)(N) 7/8" COAX CABLES
6. EXTEND PG&E LADDER ON TOWER
EQUIPMENT AREA:
7. INSTALL (1)(N) CHAIN-LINK FENCE ENCLOSURE ON (N) CONCRETE SLAB
8. INSTALL (1)(N) 6160 CABINET
9. INSTALL (2)(N) BASEBANDS INSIDE 6160 CABINET
10. INSTALL (1)(N) B160 CABINET
11. INSTALL (1)(N) IXRE ROUTER
12. INSTALL (2)(N) HYBRID CABLE SYSTEM (HCS)
13. INSTALL (1)(N) HCS WINDER BOX, (1)(N) 200A METER PANEL, (1) 200A PPC CABINET
WITH (1)(N) CAM-LOCK BOX
The CBR Group Inc.
2840 Howe Rd. Suite E
Martinez, CA. 94553
14. INSTALL (1)(N) LED SERVICE LIGHT, (1)(N) GPS ANTENNA, (1)(N) CIENA BOX WITH (1)(N) FIBER BOX, AND (1)(N)
FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH CABINET
15. INSTALL (2)(N) H-FRAMES AND (1)(N) CONCRETE SLAB
PROPERTY AREA:
16. PROVIDE (N) TRENCHING FROM POC TO METER
17. INSTALL GRAVEL FIREBREAK INCLUDING FELT DEBRIS BARRIER
18. WEED ABATEMENT DOWN TO BARE EARTH
Project Equipment
Antennas:
T-Mobile proposes two antenna models proposed for this project: APXVAALL24M-U-J20 are rectangle in shape and measure
95.7” tall, 19.7” inches wide and 8.5” deep with a RAD center of 150 feet above ground level; AIR 6419 B41 are rectangle in
shape and measure 33.6” tall, 20” wide and 6.3” deep with a RAD center of 61 feet above ground level. These units run the
equipment that interfaces with the T-Mobile Wireless communications network. The drawings included with this application
depict the antennas’ design and appearance.
Cabinets:
T-Mobile proposes two (2) cabinet types for this project: 6160 AC V2 is rectangular in shape and measures 63” tall, 25.6” wide,
33.5” deep, and weighs 320 lbs; Battery Cabinet B160 is rectangular in shape and measures 63” tall, 26” wide, 29.6” deep, and
weighs 430 lbs.
Justification:
As community demands for data area increase exponentially, T-Mobile must go into the areas where people use their phones
such as neighborhoods, urban areas, and commercial complexes. Centrally located sites provide the best capacity for the most
people. This site will increase the bandwidth needed to access data-rich applications like video and internet streaming,
uploading and downloading photos and video, applications in the area to serve existing customers, and future wireless needs.
Construction:
Once T-Mobile receives the required permit(s), the licensed General Contractor will pick up the permit(s) and uphold the
County’s Municipal Code requirements for construction. Construction will take about a week with minimal disruption to the
surrounding area.
Maintenance and Monitoring:
After site construction completes and the installation is operational, the installation will be an unmanned facility that requires
occasional maintenance, about once a month or less, unless the equipment needs repair. All repair and installation work will
comply with the County Planning and Building Department Requirements for conducting work. Also, all non-emergency work
may be done during non-peak traffic hours to alleviate traffic congestion.
Safety Standards:
Please note that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets safety guidelines for wireless facilities and due to the
location of this type of installation, the emission from this equipment is a small fraction of FCC permitted levels in any publicly
accessible area. See FCC website for additional information at: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html.
In conclusion, based on the County’s review of the above information and supporting documents included with our application, it
is our hope that on behalf of T-Mobile we provided substantial information to respectfully request Butte County’s Planning and
Building approval of the Project. Project approval will enhance T-Mobile’s Wireless service and enable T-Mobile to better serve
Butte County’s residences, visitors, and the emergency service providers who rely on the T-Mobile Wireless network.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at S.Wilson@thecbrgroup.com.
Sincerely,
S. Wilson
The CBR Group, Inc.
Authorized Agent for T-Mobile Wireless