PC - Item - Modification 10-06 888 Montebello BlvdROSEMEAD PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE ROSEMEAD
PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION 10 -06
888 MONTEBELLO BOULEVARD
Summary
Sprint Nextel is requesting to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility
located on the rooftop of the four story Double Tree Hotel, previously approved under
Conditional Use Permit (CUP 96 -683), located at 888 Montebello Boulevard, in the C
3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) zone. The applicant is proposing to
install one (1) new 4' -0" tall panel antenna and one (1) new 2' -2" diameter microwave
dish on each of the three (3) existing antenna sectors located on the roof top of the
building. New mechanical equipment associated with this wireless facility will be
installed within the existing equipment cabinet located on the rooftop of the building.
Environmental Determination:
Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and local
environmental guidelines exempts projects that consist of the installation of new
equipment in small structures. Accordingly, Modification 10 -06 is classified as a Class 3
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of CEQA and therefore exempt from
further environmental analysis.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the analysis and findings contained in this report, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission APPROVE Modification 10 -06 and ADOPT Resolution No. 10 -31
with findings, and subject to the twenty -five (25) conditions outlined in Exhibit "B"
attached hereto.
Property History and Description
The Double Tree Hotel is located at 888 Montebello Boulevard, which is south of the
Pomona Freeway (60), west of San Gabriel Boulevard, and south of Town Center Drive.
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The subject site consists of approximately 6.83 acres. The site is developed with a 150 -
guest room hotel and surface parking lot containing 192 spaces. The following is an
aerial photo of the site
Over the years a number of entitlements and building permits related to wireless
transmission facilities have been issued for the Double Tree Hotel. Currently there are
two existing wireless facilities operating on the hotel's rooftop, Sprint Nextel and T-
Mobile.
On September 3, 1996, the Rosemead Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
96 -53, approving Conditional Use Permit 96 -683', allowing Sprint (now Sprint Nextel) to
install and operate a roof mounted cellular facility. The facility consists of three (3) roof
mounted antenna arrays. Two of the antenna array sectors are mounted on the
northern corner of the hotel roof. The third antenna sector is mounted directly on the
roof parapet located on the west elevation of the building.
On February 2, 1998, the Rosemead Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-
6, approving Conditional Use Permit 98 -732, allowing Pacific Bell Mobile Services (now
T- Mobile) to co- locate three (3) sectors of antennae panels (a total of five antennas) and
two (2) equipment cabinets on the roof top ofl the hotel. These five antennas are
mounted independently and operate separately f tom the Sprint Nextel equipment.
On July 20, 1998, the Rosemead Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98 -29,
approving Conditional Use Permit 98 -748, allowing Nextel Communications Inc. (now
Sprint Nextel) to co- locate two (2) sectors of antennae panels and equipment cabinets
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on the roof top of the hotel. These five antennas operate in conjunction with Sprint
Nextel's existing service.
Site & Surrounding Land Uses
The project site is designated in the General Plan as Commercial and is zoned C3 -D
(Medium Commercial with a Design Review). The site is surrounded by the following
land uses:
North:
General Plan: Interstate Freeway 60
Zoning: Interstate Freeway 60
Land Use: Interstate Freeway 60
South:
General Plan: Commercial
Zoning: C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay)
Land Use: Television Broadcasting Station
East:
General Plan: Commercial and Los Angeles County
Zoning: C -31D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay) and Los
Angeles County
Land Use: Holiday Inn Express and Residential
West:
General Plan: Commercial
Zoning: C -3D (Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay)
Land Use: Montebello Town Center Shopping Mall
Administrative Analysis
The applicant is proposing to modify their existing wireless telecommunication facility by
adding one (1) new panel antenna and one (1) new microwave "backhaul" antenna onto
each of the three (3) existing sectors. The new panel antenna located on sector three
(3).is the only antenna that will be visible from public view. This sector is situated along
the west elevation of the building and is installed directly on the parapet wall.
Two panel antennas will be installed on the existing two antenna arrays (sector one and
sector two) as illustrated in the architectural plans attached as Exhibit C. The antenna
arrays are mounted directly onto the roof top of the hotel and are not visible from the
public right -of -way.
The new panel antennas (one per sector) will measure 4' -0" in height. The new panel
antennas are similar in shape and size to the existing antennas located on the existing
arrays. The new microwave "backhaul" dishes are approximately two (2) feet in
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diameter. The microwave dishes will be mounted on each of the existing three sectors
and will not be visible from the public right of way.
The applicant is proposing to locate the new mechanical equipment inside the existing
equipment cabinets, within the existing Sprint Nexfel lease area. No additional equipment
cabinets will installed as part of this project. No increase of lease area is proposed.
Sprint/Nextel in conjunction with Clearwire is in the process of building a nationwide 4G
mobile WiMAX network, bringing together a combination of speed and mobility for its
users. The Clearwire network will consist of a number of individual wireless sites, each
interconnected with neighboring sites. The majority of the Clearwire projects are
proposed through co- locations or modifications of existing cell tower facilities. The
applicant's supplemental information required to demonstrate conformance with the
wireless telecommunications regulations is attached as Attachment F. Clearwire has
applied for or obtained approvals for ten locations within the City of Rosemead and five
facilities outside of the City limits that will provide service within the City.
The applicant has submitted a Radio Frequency Emission /Signal Interference Report,
prepared by a qualified RF engineer, which documented that the proposed wireless
telecommunications facility will comply with all applicable frequency and interference
standards.
The existing facility is unmanned and will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The federal and state governments set strict regulations to safeguard health and safety
issues, and to insure that people living and residing in the area of a telecommunications
facility are not affected. To verify that this proposed facility complies with the FCC limits
for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields, the Evaluation of
Categorical Exclusion Checklist ( Exhibit G) that the FCC provides for local governments
has been completed. This proposed telecommunications facility meets the Commission's
exclusion criteria. i
Municipal Code Requirements
Conditional Use Permit 96 -683 was approved by the Rosemead Planning Commission
on September 16, 1996.
Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.112.030(32) requires a Conditional Use Permit
for Wireless Facilities, Wireless Transmission Dbvices, Support Structures and related
Accessory Equipment subject to the regulations in Chapter 17.82. RMC Section
17.112.010 sets the following findings required for granting such a permit:
A. The granting of such Conditional Use Permit i will be in harmony with the elements
or objectives of the General Plan. I
The site is designated in the General Plan as Commercial and is developed with
a four story hotel. The existing wireless facility is located on the rooftop of the
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hotel. Wireless facilities are permitted uses upon the approval of a conditional
use permit, as specified Section 17.112.030 in the Rosemead Zoning Code. The
use is in conformity with the General Plan, in that the C -3D (Medium Commercial
with a Design Overlay) zone is a corresponding zoning district with the
Commercial General Plan land use category.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the Conditional
Use Permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood thereof; and
The proposed use is silent in nature and will not endanger or otherwise constitute
a menace to the surrounding properties. Furthermore, conditions of approval
have been incorporated upon the issuance of this permit, requiring the overall
maintenance of the site. The applicant shall adhere to all requirements and
regulations of both the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to personal communication
services.
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental or injurious to
the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare.
The existing wireless facility is located on the roof top of the four story hotel. The
addition of these antennas is consistent with the operation of the wireless facility
and will not further impact the neighborhood. Only one panel antenna will be
visible from view. All other equipment associated with this request will be located
on the rooftop but will not be visible from view. Consequently, the proposed new
equipment will not be detrimental or injurious to the property or improvements in
the area. Additionally, the proposed project will improve the broadband wireless
telecommunication services available in the neighborhood.
On May 25, 2010, the Rosemead City Council adopted Ordinance No. 892, which
enacted a comprehensive set of development standards for wireless
telecommunications facilities. This project application was submitted to the Planning
Division on September 17, 2009, however the application was not deemed complete
until after the new regulations went into effect. Subsequently, this project is subject to
the new regulations set forth in RMC Section 17.82. Rosemead Municipal Code
Section 17.82.070(C) set the following findings required for the granting a conditional
use permit for a Wireless Telecommunication Facility:
A. The applicant has submitted all applicable information, documentation and
materials required under Section 17.82.060;
The applicant has submitted a complete application for the proposed project,
including adequate descriptions of the property location, project description,
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coverage and service objectives, maintenance and monitoring plans, disclosure
of removal costs, site plans and elevations, photo - simulations, a justification
report, which includes propagation maps showing the gap in service that the
facilities is intended to fill, documentation of FCC approvals, information about all
other Clearwire facilities serving the City of Rosemead, and a signal interference
analysis.
B. The Wireless Facility, Wireless Transmission Devices, and the Accessory
Equipment to be approved satisfies all applicable federal and state requirements
and standards as to the placement, construction, design, as well as all federal
and state limits and standards concerning radio frequency emissions, signal
interference with consumer electronic products and /or public safety
communications, and other applicable operating and design standards.
The proposed use is silent in nature and will not endanger or otherwise constitute
a menace to the surrounding properties., Furthermore, conditions of approval
have been incorporated, upon the issuance of this permit, requiring the overall
maintenance of the site. The applicant ;shall adhere to all requirements and
regulations of both the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to personal communication
services. The existing wireless telecommunications facility has operated without
incident since 1996.
Lastly, the applicant submitted a Radio Frequency Emission /Signal Interference
Report, prepared by a qualified RF engineer. The report documented that all
proposed wireless telecommunication facility will comply with all applicable
frequency and interference standards.
C. The proposal to be approved complies with all mandatory requirements and
restrictions of the Chapter; all applicable building construction requirements of
Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rosemead Municipal Code and
applicable fire safety and fire prevention requirements set forth under the
Rosemead Municipal Code, County of Los Angeles Fire Code, and all applicable
State fire safety and prevention laws.
The proposed project complies with all locational and operational requirements of
the Rosemead Municipal Code. Although the project is located in the C -3D zone,
it consists of a co- location. RMC Section 17.82.080(2)(c) states that any wireless
facilities, wireless transmission devices, support structures or accessory
equipment existing as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 892 shall not be
deemed to be nonconforming for purposes of co- location. Furthermore, the RMC
encourages co- locations over the construction of new monopoles. As required
by the RMC, the accessory equipment wills be screened from view. The applicant
is proposing to locate the new mechanical equipment inside the existing
equipment cabinets, within the existing Sprint Nextel lease area. No additional
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equipment cabinets will be installed as part of this project. The facility is located
more then 200 feet from any residential uses so no special noise attenuation
measures are required. The applicant submitted a Radio Frequency
Emission /Signal Interference Report, prepared by a qualified RF engineer, which
documented that the proposed new equipment will comply with all applicable
frequency and interference standards. This project will comply with all
mandatory requirements and restrictions set forth in Title 15 of Rosemead
Municipal Code and all fire safety and prevention requirements set forth in Los
Angeles County Fire Codes.
D. The applicant has made a good faith effort to identify, study and evaluate less
intrusive alternatives, including the use of less intrusive technologies and
equipment; alternative system designs; alternative siting structure types;
alternative siting design, including stealth designs; alternative scale or size of
proposal; and alternative siting options (e.g., alternative locations within the
search ring, co- location opportunities or placement upon Alternative Siting
Structures).
This project consists of a modification to an existing rooftop facility and is not a
new wireless facility. The applicant submitted documentation specifying that they
have studied alternative sites in order to determine this site as the least intrusive
site to meet their project objectives.
The co- location on an existing rooftop facility is the least intrusive siting structure
available to provide service in this portion of Rosemead. Only one panel antenna
will be visible from public view. This panel antenna will be mounted to the
exterior of the parapet at a height of approximately 60 feet above ground. All
other equipment will be screened behind an existing parapet wall and inside
existing equipment enclosures.
E. In comparison to other identified, studied and evaluated alternatives that are
equally if not more capable of addressing the applicant's service objectives, the
proposal to be approved is the most consistent with the standards, goals, and
objectives of this Chapter and the Rosemead General Plan.
The applicant is requesting to modify an existing wireless facility located on the
roof top of a four story hotel to co- locate one (1) new 4' -0" tall panel antenna and
one (1) new 2' -2" diameter microwave dish on three (3) existing antenna sectors.
The proposed project is the most consistent with the City's standards, goals, and
objectives for the siting of wireless telecommunications facilities of the possible
locations and alternatives studies because it makes use of an existing roof -
mounted wireless telecommunication facility to achieve the height necessary for
the placement of the antenna array to provide a line -of -sight connection to other
Clearwire facilities, as well as to provide the maximum coverage possible from
one location.
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This use is consistent with the City's goals and objectives set forth in the
Municipal Code and General Plan, where new equipment is co- locating on an
existing facility and no additional impacts to the site are proposed.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process, which
includes a 300' radius public hearing notice to forty -four (44) property owners,
publication in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and postings of the notice at the six (6)
public locations and on the subject site. j
Prepared by:
Gina Casillas
Planning Technician
Submitted by:
Sheri Bermejo
Principal Planner
EXHIBITS:
A. Planning Commission Resolution No. 10 -31
B. Conditions of Approval
C. Site Plan /Floor Plan /Elevations i
D. Assessor Parcel Map (5271- 002 - 061/63)
E. Photo Simulations
F. Additional Documentation
G. Cell Site Map
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
APPROVING MODIFICATION 10 -06 ALLOWING THE MODIFICATION
TO AN EXISTING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
LOCATED AT 888 MONTEBELLO BOULEVARD, IN THE C3 -D
(MEDIUM COMMERCIAL WITH A DESIGN OVERLAY) ZONE. (APN:
5271-002-061/63).
WHEREAS, on September 16, 1996 the Rosemead Planning Commission
approved Resolution 96 -53 that approved Condition Use Permit 96 -683, subject to
conditions of approval for a wireless telecommunication facility, at 888 Montebello
Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2009, Sprint Nextel submitted a Modification
application requesting to modify an existing wireless telecommunication facility,.
previously approved under Conditional Use Permit (CUP 96 -683), by adding one (1)
new panel antenna and one (1) new microwave "backhaul" dish onto each of the three
(3) existing antenna arrays and new mechanical equipment to be located within existing
cabinets, and
WHEREAS, 888 Montebello Boulevard is located in the C -31D (Medium
Commercial with Design Overlay) zone; and
WHEREAS, Section 17.112.030(32) of the Rosemead Municipal Code (RMC)
allows 'Wireless Facilities, Wireless Transmission Devices, Support Structures, and
related Accessory Equipment" upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Section 17.112.010 sets the following findings required for granting such a permit:
A. The granting of such conditional use permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
conditional use permit is sought will not be detrimental to the health, safety,
peace, morals, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working
in the neighborhood thereof; and
C. The granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental or injurious
to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare.
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WHEREAS, Sections 65800 & 65900 of the California Government Code and
Section 17.82.050(A) of the Rosemead Municipal Code authorize the Planning
Commission to approve, conditionally approve or deny conditional use permits; and
WHEREAS, Sections 17.82.070(C) of they Rosemead Municipal Code specifies
the findings by which a Conditional Use Permit may y be granted; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the general findings required for the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit, Rosemead Municipal Code Section 17.82.070(C) states that
the Planning Commission, or on appeal the City Council, shall make the following
findings required for the granting of a conditional use permit for a Wireless
Telecommunication Facility.
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The applicant has submitted all applicable information, documentation and
materials required under Section 17.82.060;
The Wireless Facility, Wireless Transmission Devices, and the Accessory
Equipment to be approved satisfies all applicable federal and state requirements
and standards as to the placement, construction, design, as well as all federal
and state limits and standards concerning radio frequency emissions, signal
interference with consumer electronic products and /or public safety
communications, and other applicable operating and design standards.
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The proposal to be approved complies with all mandatory requirements and
restrictions of the Chapter; all applicable building construction requirements of
Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rosemead Municipal Code and
applicable fire safety and fire prevention requirements set forth under the
Rosemead Municipal Code, County of Los Angeles Fire Code, and all applicable
State fire safety and prevention laws. I
The applicant has made a good faith eff
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;istent with the standards, goals, and
3d General Plan.
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2010, forty -four (44) notices were sent to property
owners within a 300 -foot radius from the subject property, in addition to notices posted
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in six (6) public locations and on -site, specifying the availability of the application, plus
the date, time and location of the public hearing for Modification 10 -06, and on October
8, 2010 a notice was published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2010, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
and advertised public hearing to receive oral and written testimony relative to
Modification 10 -06; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemead Planning Commission has sufficiently considered all
testimony presented to them in order to make the following determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Rosemead as follows:
SECTION 1 . The Planning Commission HEREBY DETERMINES that
Modification 10 -06 is Categorically Exempt from environmental review as a Class 3
Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
SECTION 2 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Modification 10 -06 according to the findings of
,Chapter 17.112.110 of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The granting of .such Conditional Use Permit will be in harmony with the
elements or objectives of the General Plan.
FINDING: The site is designated in the General Plan as Commercial and is
developed with a four story hotel. The existing wireless facility is located on the rooftop
of the hotel. Wireless facilities are permitted uses upon the approval of a conditional
use permit, as specified Section 17.112.030 in the Rosemead Zoning Code. The use is
in conformity with the General Plan, in that the C -31D (Medium Commercial with a
Design Overlay) zone is a corresponding zoning district with the Commercial General
Plan land use category.
B. The establishment, maintenance or conduct of the use for which the
Conditional Use Permit is sought will not, under the particular case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience or welfare of persons residing or
working in the neighborhood.
FINDING: The proposed use is silent in nature and will not endanger or
otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding properties. Furthermore, conditions
of approval have been incorporated upon the issuance of this permit, requiring the
overall maintenance of the site. The applicant shall adhere to all requirements and
regulations of both the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to personal communication services.
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C. The Conditional Use Permit applied for, is authorized by the provisions of this
title and that the granting of such conditional use permit will not be injurious to the
property or improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the city.
FINDING: The existing wireless facility is located on the roof top of the four story
hotel. The addition of these antennas is consistent with the operation of the wireless
facility and will not further impact the neighborhood. Only one panel antenna will be
visible from view. All other equipment associated with this request will be located on the
rooftop but will not be visible from view. Consequently, the proposed new equipment
will not be detrimental or injurious to the property or improvements in the area.
Additionally, the proposed project will improve the broadband wireless
telecommunication services available in the neighborhood.
SECTION 3 . The Planning Commission HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES
that facts do exist to justify approving Modification 10 -06 according to the findings of
Chapter 17.82.070(C) of the Rosemead Municipal Code as follows:
A. The applicant has submitted all applicable information, documentation and
materials required under Section 17.82.060;
FINDING: The applicant has submitted a complete application for the proposed
project, including adequate descriptions of the property location, project description,
coverage and service objectives, maintenance and monitoring plans, disclosure of
removal costs, site plans and elevations, photo - simulations, a justification report, which
includes propagation maps showing the gap in service that the facilities is intended to
fill, documentation of FCC approvals, information about all other Clearwire facilities
serving the City of Rosemead, and a signal interference analysis.
B. The Wireless Facility, Wireless Tran
Equipment to be approved satisfies all applicab
standards as to the placement, construction, d
limits and standards concerning radio frequen
consumer electronic products and /or public
applicable operating and design standards.
mission Devices, and the Accessory
federal and state requirements and
>ign, as well as all federal and state
1 emissions, signal interference with
safety communications, and other
FINDING: The proposed use is silent in nature and will not endanger or
otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding properties. Furthermore, conditions
of approval have been incorporated, upon the lissuance of this permit, requiring the
overall maintenance of the site. The applicant shall adhere to all requirements and
regulations of both the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to personal communication services.
The existing wireless telecommunications facility has operated without incident since
1996.
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Lastly, the applicant submitted a Radio Frequency Emission /Signal Interference
Report, prepared by a qualified RF engineer. The report documented that all proposed
wireless telecommunication facility will comply with all applicable frequency and
interference standards.
C. The proposal to be approved complies with all mandatory requirements and
restrictions of the Chapter; all applicable building construction requirements of Title 15
(Buildings and Construction) of the Rosemead Municipal Code and applicable fire safety
and fire prevention requirements set forth under the Rosemead Municipal Code, County
of Los Angeles Fire Code, and all applicable State fire safety and prevention laws.
FINDING: The proposed project complies with all locational and operational
requirements of the Rosemead Municipal Code. Although the project is located in the
C -31D zone, it consists of a co- location. RMC Section 17.82.080(2)(c) states that any
wireless facilities, wireless transmission devices, support structures or accessory
equipment existing as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 892 shall not be deemed to
be nonconforming for purposes of co- location. Furthermore, the RMC encourages co-
locations over the construction of new monopoles. As required by the RMC, the
accessory equipment will be screened from view. The applicant is proposing to locate
the new mechanical equipment inside the existing equipment cabinets, within the
existing Sprint Nextel lease area. No additional equipment cabinets will be installed as
part of this project. The facility is located more then 200 feet from any residential uses
so no special noise attenuation measures are required. The applicant submitted a
Radio Frequency Emission /Signal Interference Report, prepared by a qualified RF
engineer, which documented that the proposed new equipment will comply with all
applicable frequency and interference standards. This project will comply with all
mandatory requirements and restrictions set forth in Title 15 of Rosemead Municipal
Code and all fire safety and prevention requirements set forth in Los Angeles County
Fire Codes.
D. The applicant has made a good faith effort to identify, study and evaluate less
intrusive alternatives, including the use of less intrusive technologies and equipment;
alternative system designs; alternative siting structure types; alternative siting design,
including stealth designs; alternative scale or size of proposal; and alternative siting
options (e.g., alternative locations within the search ring, co- location opportunities or
placement upon alternative siting structures).
FINDING: This project consists of a modification to an existing rooftop facility
and is not a new wireless facility. The applicant submitted documentation specifying
that they have studied alternative sites in order to determine this site as the least
intrusive site to meet their project objectives.
The co- location on an existing rooftop facility is the least intrusive siting structure
available to provide service in this portion of Rosemead. Only one panel antenna will
be visible from public view. This panel antenna will be mounted to the exterior of the
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parapet at a height of approximately 60 feet above ground. All other equipment will be
screened behind an existing parapet wall and inside existing equipment enclosures.
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E. In comparison to other identified, studied and evaluated alternatives that are
equally if not more capable of addressing the applicant's service objectives, the
proposal to be approved is the most consistent with the standards, goals, and objectives
of this Chapter and the Rosemead General Plan. I
FINDING: The applicant is requesting to modify an existing wireless facility
located on the roof top of a four story hotel to co- locate one (1) new 4' -0" tall panel
antenna and one (1) new 2' -2" diameter microwave dish on three (3) existing antenna
sectors. The proposed project is the most consistent with the City's standards, goals,
and objectives for the siting of wireless telecommunications facilities of the possible
locations and alternatives studies because it makes use of an existing roof - mounted
wireless telecommunication facility to achieve the height necessary for the placement of
the antenna array to provide a line -of -sight connection to other Clearwire facilities, as
well as to provide the maximum coverage possible from one location.
This use is consistent with the City's goals and objectives set forth in the
Municipal Code and General Plan, where new equipment is.co- locating on an existing
facility and no additional impacts to the site are proposed.
SECTION 4 . The Planning Commission HEREBY APPROVES Modification 10-
06, to allow the modification of CUP 96 -863 to install three (3) new 4' -0" panel antennas
and three (3) new 2' -0" diameter "backhaul" microwave dishes on three (3) existing
antenna sectors and new mechanical equipment to be located within existing equipment
cabinets on the roof top of an existing building, located at 888 Montebello Boulevard,
subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference.
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SECTION 5 . This resolution is the result of an action taken by the Planning
Commission on October 18, 2010, by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SECTION 5 . The secretary shall certify (to the adoption of this resolution and
shall transmit copies of same to the applicant and the Rosemead City Clerk.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 2010.
William Alarcon, Chairman
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rosemead at its regular meeting, held on the 18 day of
October, 2010 by the following vote:
YES:
NO:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sheri Bermejo, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "B"
MODIFICATION 10 -06
(AP N : 5271-002-061/63)
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
October 18, 2010
Modification 10 -06 is approved for the installation one (1) new panel antenna and
one (1) new microwave "backhaul" dish onto each of the three (3) existing
antenna sectors, as well as the installation of new mechanical equipment within
the existing equipment cabinet, to be developed in accordance with the plans
marked Exhibit "C ", dated September 12, 2010, and photographic simulations
dated September 12, 2010. Any revisions to the approved plans must be
resubmitted for review and approval by the City of Rosemead Planning Division.
2. Approval of Modification 10 -06 shall not take effect for any purpose until the
applicant has filed with the City of Rosemead a notarized affidavit stating that
he /she is aware of and accepts all of the conditions of approval as set forth in the
letter of approval and this list of conditions, within ten (10) days from the Planning
Commission approval date.
3. Modification 10 -06 is approved for a period of six (6) months. The applicant shall
commence the proposed use or request an extension within 30- calendar days
prior to expiration. The six (6) months initial approval period shall be effective
from the Planning Commission approval date. For the purpose of this petition,
project commencement shall be defined as beginning the permitting process with
the Planning and Building Divisions, so long as the project is not abandoned. If
Modification 10 -06 has been unused, abandoned or discontinued for a period of
six (6) months it shall become null and void.
4. The Planning Commission hereby authorizes the Planning Division to make or
approve minor modifications to the approved Plans where necessary.
5. Modification 10 -06 is granted or approved with the City and its Planning
Commission and City Council retaining and reserving the right and jurisdiction to
review and to modify the permit, including the conditions of approval, based on
changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to,
the modification of the use, a change in scope, emphasis, size, or nature of the
use, or the expansion, alteration, reconfiguration, or change of use. This
reservation of right to review is in addition to, and not in lieu of, the right of the
City, its Planning Commission, and City Council to review and revoke or modify
any permit granted or approved under the Rosemead Municipal Code for any
violations of the conditions imposed on this Permit.
Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2010
Page 18 of 21
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rosemead
or its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Rosemead or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set
side, void, or annul, an approval of the Planning Commission and /or City Council
concerning the project, which action is brought within the time period provided by
law.
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7. All conditions of approval must be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division, prior to final inspection. l
8. The new panel antennas and "backhaul" microwave dishes shall be painted to
match the existing antennas. All exterior finishes shall be comprised of non -
reflective, glare reducing materials. l
9. Pursuant to Section 17.82.060.6.11 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, prior to
the final building inspection, a Co- location Agreement, whereby the applicant
agrees to refrain from entering into any exclusive arrangements that would
prevent co- location of wireless telecommunications facilities on this site, must be
submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval.
10. Pursuant to Section 17.82.080.G of the Rosemead Municipal Code, lighting shall
not be permitted on the proposed project, except for any lighting that may be
required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other government agency with
superseding jurisdiction over lighting issues.
11. Pursuant to Section 17.82.080.1 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, if any back -up
generators are provided, they shall only be operated during power outages and
for testing and maintenance purposes. Testing of such equipment shall not be
conducted on weekends or holidays, or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
12. Pursuant to Section 17.82.080.J.6 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, prior to the
final Building Division inspection, the applicant shall submit a post- construction
NIER /radio frequency radiation exposure test to show compliance with FCC
standards. The test shall be prepared b`y a licensed radio frequency engineer
and shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval.
13. Pursuant to Section 17.82.080.J.7 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, the
applicant shall submit annual monitoring information to the Planning Division for
review and approval certifying ongoing Icompliance with FCC operating and
emission standards. The monitoring report shall be prepared by a qualified and
duly licensed radio frequency engineer and must be submitted annually within
thirty (30) days of the anniversary date of the approval of the Modification Permit.
Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2010
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14. Pursuant to Section 17.82.080.K of the Rosemead Municipal Code, prior to the
final building inspection, the applicant shall procure a performance bond in the
amount equal to the reasonable estimated cost associated with removal of the
wireless facility and all corresponding accessory equipment covered by
Modification 10 -06. The performance bond must be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Division and the City of Rosemead must be named as the sole
beneficiary of the performance bond.
15. Pursuant to Section 17.82.090.K of the Rosemead Municipal Code, prior to the
issuance of Building Permits, the plans must be revised to include a contact
information sign that must be placed on the accessory equipment enclosure.
The required sign must be installed prior to the final building inspection.
16. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the conditions listed on this exhibit
shall be copied directly onto any development plans subsequently submitted to
the Planning and Building departments for review. ,
17. The applicant shall comply with all Federal, State and local laws relative to the
approved use including the requirements of the Planning, Building, Fire, Sheriff
and Health Departments.
18. Construction activities shall be limited to take place between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction shall take place
on Sundays or any federal holidays.
19. The site shall be maintained in a clean, weed and litter free state in accordance
with Sections 8.32.010 - 8.32.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which
pertains to the storage, accumulation, collection, and disposal of garbage,
rubbish, trash, and debris. All trash containers shall be stored in the appropriate
trash enclosure at all times. Any new litter and graffiti shall be removed within
twenty -four (24) hours.
20. All utilities and connection cables shall be underground. The under - grounding of
these utilities shall consider all future connections to the satisfaction of the
Planning Division.
21. Safety standards shall conform to Federally- recognized standards through all
stages of construction and operation of the facility.
22. The applicant shall adhere to all requirements and regulations of both the Public
Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
with respect to personal, communication services.
23. The onsite public hearing notice posting shall be removed within 30 days from
the end of the 10 -day appeal period for Modification 10 -06.
Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2010
Page 20 of 21
24. The developer shall provide a courtesy notice of the start of construction to the
occupants of abutting properties ten days prior to construction commencement
and provide a copy of the notice to the Planning Division.
25. Violation of the conditions of approval may result in citation and /or the initiation of
revocation proceedings.
Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2010
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Clearwire is currently building a high speed wireless broadband network that aims to provide coverage
to the various business and residential communities in the Greater Los Angeles Area. The proposed
site CA- LOS6713a (Double Tree) located at the comer of San Gabriel Blvd and Montebello Town
Center in the city of Rosemead, CA will provide new RF in- building coverage to the Southern section
of the city of Rosemead near the Montebello Mall.
Two additional candidates were considered for this Search Ring.
• Candidate C —Collocation on a Verizon 46' Steel Monopole (Lat/Long: 34.03983, - 118.0813)
was deemed "Failed" because there is no available red center.
• Candidate B — Rooftop modification with available height of 50' (Lat/Long: 34.0361, - 118.0832)
does not meet the minimum RF coverage requirement.
A detailed search ring drive was conducted on 10/9/2009 to Identify other existing wireless assets
within a % mile radius from the center of search ring to do avail. It was determined that the Double
Tree is the only viable candidate that meets the minimum RF requirement for coverage.
Please let me know if there is any additional Information that I can provide as justification for this
project.
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September 22, 2010
EXHIBIT F
Clearwire, LLC • Proposed Base Station (Site No. CA- LOS6713)
888 Montebello Boulevard • Rosemead, California
Statement of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers
The firm of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, has been retained by Clearwire, LLC, a
wireless service provider, to evaluate the base station (Site No. CA- LOS6713) proposed to be located
at 888 Montebello Boulevard in Rosemead, California, for compliance with appropriate guidelines
limiting human exposure to radio frequency ( "RF ") electromagnetic fields.
Executive Summary
1
Clearwire proposes to install antennas on the four -story hotel located at 888 Montebello
Boulevard in Rosemead. The proposed operation will comply with the FCC guidelines
limiting public exposure to RF energy, by factors of at least 100 times.
Prevailing Exposure Standards
The U.S. Congress requires that the Federal Communications Commission ( "FCC ") evaluate its
actions for possible significant impact on the environment. A summary of the FCC's exposure limits
is shown in Figure 1. These limits apply for continuous exposures and are intended to provide a
prudent margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health. The most restrictive
FCC limit for exposures of unlimited duration to radio frequency energy for several personal wireless
services are as follows:
Wireless Service
Frequency Band
Occupational Limit
Public Limit
Microwave (Point -to- Point)
5- 80,000 MHz
5.00 mW /cm
1.00 mW /cm
BRS (Broadband Radio)
2,600
5.00
1.00
AWS (Advanced Wireless)
2,100
5.00
1.00
PCS (Personal Communication)
1,950
5.00
1.00
Cellular
870
2.90
0.58
SMR (Specialized Mobile Radio)
855
2.85
0.57
700 MHz
700
2.35
0.47
[most restrictive frequency range]
30-300
1.00
General Facility Requirements
Base stations typically consist of two distinct parts: the electronic transceivers (also called "radios" or
"channels ") that are connected to the traditional wired telephone lines, and the passive antennas that
send the wireless signals created by the radios out to be received by individual subscriber units.
The transceivers are often located at ground level and are connected to the antennas by coaxial cables.
A small antenna for reception of GPS signals is also required, mounted with a clear view of the sky.
Because of the short wavelength of the frequencies assigned by the FCC for wireless services, the
antennas require line -of -sight paths for their signals to propagate well and so are installed at some
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height above ground. The antennas are designed to Ioncentrate their energy toward the horizon, with
very little energy wasted toward the sky or the ground. Along with the low power of such facilities,
this means that it is generally not possible for f
permissible exposure limits without being physically
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sure conditions to approach the maximum
near the antennas.
ng Method
The FCC provides direction for determining compliance in its Office of Engineering and Technology
Bulletin No. 65, "Evaluating Compliance with FCC- Specified Guidelines for Human Exposure to
Radio Frequency Radiation," dated August 1997. Figure 2 attached describes the calculation
methodologies, reflecting the facts that a directional antenna's radiation pattern is not fully formed at
locations very close by (the "near -field" effect) and that at greater distances the power level from an
energy source decreases with the square of the distance from it (the "inverse square law "). The
conservative nature of this method for evaluating exposure conditions has been verified by numerous
field tests.
Site and Facility Description
Based upon information provided by Clearwire, including zoning drawings by ADJ, dated August 4,
2010, it is proposed to install three Powerwave Model P65- 18- XXW2 -RR directional panel antennas
on the sides of the four -story hotel building located at 888 Montebello Boulevard in Rosemead. The
antennas would be mounted with no downtilt at an effective height of about 60' /z feet above ground
and would be oriented at about 120° spacing, to provide service in all directions. The maximum
effective radiated power in any direction would be 1,000 watts, representing the simultaneous
operation of four channels at 250 watts each. Also proposed to be located on the building are three
Andrew Model VHLP2- 10W -2GR microwave antennas, operating at a maximum effective radiated
power of 200 watts each for interconnection of this site with others in the Clearwire network
Presently located on the same building are similar antennas for use by Sprint Nextel. For the limited
purpose of this study, the transmitting facilities of that carrier are assumed to be as follows:
Sprint Nextel SMR 1,500 watts Andrew DB844G65 2 60' /s ft
Study
For a person anywhere at ground, the maximum ambient RF exposure level due to the proposed
Clearwire operation by itself, including the contribution of the microwave antennas, is calculated to be
0.0017 mW /cm which is 0.17% of the applicable public exposure limit. The maximum calculated
cumulative level at ground, for the simultaneous operation of both carriers, is 1.0% of the public
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exposure limit. The maximum calculated cumulative level at any nearby building is 0.41% of the
public limit. The maximum calculated cumulative level at the second -floor elevation of any nearby
residences is 0.43% of the public exposure limit. It should be noted that these results include several
"worst- case" assumptions and therefore are expected to overstate actual power density levels.
Recommended Mitigation Measures
Due to their mounting locations, the Clearwire antennas would not be accessible to the general public,
other than roofers, HVAC workers, building maintenance workers, and others who may have access to
the rooftop. To prevent exposures of such persons in excess of the FCC guidelines, no access within
7 feet= directly in front of the antennas themselves should be allowed while the site is in operation,
unless other measures can be demonstrated to ensure that occupational protection requirements are
met. Posting explanatory warning signs§ at the antennas, such that the signs would be readily visible
from any angle of approach to persons who might need to work within that distance, would be
sufficient to meet FCC - adopted guidelines. Similar measures should already be in place for the other
carrier at the site; the applicable keep -back distance for that carrier has not been determined as part of
this study.
Conclusion
Based on the information and analysis above, it is the undersigned's professional opinion that
operation of the base station proposed by Clearwire, LLC at 888 Montebello Boulevard in Rosemead,
California, will comply with the prevailing standards for limiting public exposure to radio frequency
energy and, therefore, will not for this reason cause a significant impact on the environment. The
highest calculated level in publicly accessible areas is much less than the prevailing standards allow
for exposures of unlimited duration. This finding is consistent with measurements of actual exposure
conditions taken at other operating base stations. Posting of explanatory signs is recommended to
establish compliance with exposure limitations for persons who have access near the antennas.
r Located at least 145 feet away, based aerial photographs from Google Maps.
t Located at least 410 feet away, based on aerial photographs from Google Maps.
t Distance specified is calculated to public exposure limit.
§ Warning signs should comply with OET -65 color, symbol, and content recommendations. Contact information
should be provided (e.g., a telephone number) to arrange for access to restricted areas. The selection of language(s)
is not an engineering matter, and guidance from the landlord, local zoning or health authority, or appropriate
professionals may be required.
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Clearwire, LLC • Proposed Base Station (Site No. CA- LOS6713)
888 Montebello Boulevard •; Rosemead, California
Authorship
The undersigned author of this statement is a qualified Professional Engineer, holding California
Registration Nos. E -13026 and M- 20676, which expire on June 30, 2011. This work has been carried
out under his direction, and all statements are true and correct of his own knowledge except, where
noted, when data has been supplied by others, which data he believes to be correct.
September 24, 2010
707/996 -5200
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FCC Radio Frequency Protection Guide
The U.S. Congress required (1996 Telecom Act) the Federal Communications Commission ( "FCC')
to adopt a nationwide human exposure standard to ensure that its licensees do not, cumulatively, have
a significant impact on the environment. The FCC adopted the limits from Report No. 86, "Biological
Effects and Exposure Criteria for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields," published in 1986 by the
Congressionally chartered National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements ( "NCRP ").
Separate limits apply for occupational and public exposure conditions, with the latter limits generally
five times more restrictive. The more recent standard, developed by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers and approved as American National Standard ANSI/IEEE C95.1 -2006, "Safety
Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to
300 GHz," includes similar limits. These limits apply for continuous exposures from all sources and
are intended to provide a prudent margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or
health.
As shown in the table and chart below, separate limits apply for occupational and public exposure
conditions, with the latter limits (in italics and/or dashed) up to five times more restrictive: .
Frequency
Applicable
Range
(MHz)
0.3- 1.34
1.34- 3.0
3.0- 30
30- 300
300- 1,500
1,500- 100,000
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Electric
Magnetic
Equivalent Far -Field
Field Strength
Field Strength
Power Density
(V /m)
(A/m)
(mW /cm
614 614
1.63 1.63
100 100
614 823.81)
1.63 2.191f
100 18011
1842/f 823.81f
4.89/f 2.191f
900 /f 180 11
61.4 27.5
0.163 0.0719
1.0 0.1
3.54ff 1.59ff
ff /106 ff1238
f/300 f /1500
137 61.4
0.364 0.163
5.0 1.0
Occupational Exposure
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FM Cell
Public Exposure
0.1 1 10 100 10 10" 10
Frequency (MHz)
Higher levels are allowed for short periods of time, such that total exposure levels averaged over six or
thirty minutes, for occupational or public settings, respectively, do not exceed the limits, and higher
levels also are allowed for exposures to small areas, such that the spatially averaged levels do not
exceed the limits. However, neither of these allowances is incorporated in the conservative calculation
formulas in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 65 (August 1997) for
projecting field levels. Hammett & Edison has built those formulas into a proprietary program that
calculates, at each location on an arbitrary rectangular grid, the total expected power density from any
number of individual radio sources. The program allows for the description of buildings and uneven
terrain, if required to obtain more accurate projections.
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RFR.CALC Calculation Methodology
Assessment by Calculation of Compliance with FCC Exposure Guidelines
The U.S. Congress required (1996 Telecom Act) the Federal Communications Commission ( "FCC ") to
adopt a nationwide human exposure standard to ensure that its licensees do not, cumulatively, have a
significant impact on the environment. The maximum permissible exposure limits adopted by the FCC
(see Figure 1) apply for continuous exposures from all sources and are intended to provide a prudent
margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health. Higher levels are allowed for
short periods of time, such that total exposure levels averaged over six or thirty minutes, for
occupational or public settings, respectively, do not exceed the limits.
Near Field.
Prediction methods have been developed for the near field zone of panel (directional) and whip
(omnidirectional) antennas, typical at wireless telecommunications base stations, as well as dish
(aperture) antennas, typically used for microwave links. The antenna patterns are not fully formed in
the near field at these antennas, and the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 65
(August 1997) gives suitable formulas for calculating power density within such zones.
For a panel or whip antenna, power density S = B 180 x 0.1xP„. n x D x h ' in mW /cm
aw
and for an aperture antenna, maximum power density I Smax = 0.1 x n xfi x P,,, in mW /
where 9Bw
= half -power beamwidth of the antenna, in degrees, and
Pnet
= net power input to the antenna, in watts,
D
= distance from antenna, in meters,
h
= aperture height of the antenna, in meters, and
n
= aperture efficiency (unitless, typically 0.5 -0.8).
The factor of 0.1 in the numerators converts to the desired units of power density.
Far Field.
OET -65 gives this formula for calculating power
power density S = 2.56 x 1.64 x
4,
where ERP = total ERP (all polarizations), in
RFF = relative field factor at the direct
D = distance from the center of
The factor of 2.56 accounts for the increase in pov
reflection coefficient of 1.6 (1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56). The
relative to an isotropic radiator. The factor of 100 i
power density. This formula has been built into a pr
on an arbitrary rectangular grid, the total expected
radiation sources. The program also allows for the
obtain more accurate projections.
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x RFF x ERP mW /cm2
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to the point of calculation, in meters.
density due to ground reflection, assuming a
Lctor of 1.64 is the gain of a half -wave dipole
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rietary program that calculates, at each location
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Derra Design
Clearwire Project
250 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
Re: Removal of Equipment Site # LOS6713
140 S. Cypress Ave.
Ontario, California 91762
Lic. 598482
Please see the quotation for removal of equipment for Clearwire at site located at:
888 Montebello, Rosemead CA
Labor and Materials Cost: $ 5,880.00
Please feel free to contact me if you have any question regarding this quotation.
Regards-
Terry Burnett
Vice President, Operations
Optional Checklist for Local Government
To Determine Whether a Facility is Categorically Excluded
Purpose: The FCC has determined that many wireless facilities are unlikely to cause human
exposures in excess of RF exposure guidelines. Operators of those facilities are exempt from
routinely having to determine their compliance. These facilities are termed "categorically
excluded." Section 1.1307(b)(1) of the Commission's, rules defines those categorically excluded
facilities. This checklist will assist state and local government agencies in identifying those
wireless facilities that are categorically excluded, andthus are highly unlikely to cause exposure
in excess of the FCC's guidelines. Provision of the information identified on this checklist may
also assist FCC staff in evaluating any inquiry regarding a facility's compliance with the RF
exposure guidelines.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
I . Facility Operator's Legal Name: Sprint_Nextel
2. Facility Operator's Mailing Address: 6391 Sprint r" , O Park ue 66751
3. Facility Operator's ContactName/Title: Rroper4z Senuires
4. Facility Operator's Office Telephone: 800 -357-7641
5. Facility Operator's Fax:
6. Facility Name: CA- LOS6713
7. Facility Address: 888 Montebello Blvd.
8. Facility City/Community: Rosemead
9. Facility State and Zip Code CA, 91770
I0. Latitude: 34 03751000 !
I1. Loneitude: 080 58000 {
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EVALUATION OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION
12. Licensed Radio Service (see attached Table 1):
Service
13. Structure Type (free - standing or building/roof- mounted): Roof Mount
14. Antenna Type [omnidirectional or directional (includes sectored)]: Directional
15. Height above ground of the lowest point of the antenna (in meters): R_33 meter;
16. ❑ Check if all of the following are true:
(a) This facility will be operated in the Multipoint Distribution Service, Paging and
Radiotelephone Service, Cellular Radiotelephone Service, Narrowband or Broadband
Personal Communications Service, Private Land Mobile Radio Services Paging
Operations, Private Land Mobile Radio Service Specialized Mobile Radio, Local
MuItipoint Distribution Service, or service regulated under Part 74, Subpart I (see
question 12).
(b) This facility will not be mounted on a building (see question 13).
(c) The lowest point of the antenna will be at least 10 meters above the ground (see question
15).
If box 16 is checked, this facility is categorically excluded and is unlikely to cause exposure in
excess of the FCC's guidelines. The remainder of the checklist need not be completed. If box
16 is not checked, continue to question 17.
17. Enter the power threshold for categorical exclusion for this service from the attached Table 1
in watts ERP or EIRP' (note: EIRP = (1.64) X ERP): 2PQP "' °nn
I8. Enter the total number of channels if this will be an omnidirectional antenna, or the
maximum number of channels in any sector if this will be a sectored antenna: 3
19. Enter the ERP or EIRP per channel (using the same units as in question 17) MOW
20. Multiply answer 18 by answer 19 900 W
21. Is the answer to question 20 less than or equal to the value from question 17 (yes or no)?
YES
If the answer to question 21 is YES, this facility is categorically excluded. It is unlikely to cause
exposure in excess of the FCC's guidelines.
the answer to question 21 is NO, this facility is not categorically excluded. Further
vestigation may be appropriate to verify whether the facility may cause exposure in excess of
e FCC's guidelines.
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In reference to Section 17.82.06.8.8
List of all existing and approved Clearwire facilities that will provide service to any part of the City of
Rosemead, including facilities located outside of the city limits that provide coverage within the city limits.
Clearwire
Site ID
Jurisdiction
Address
Facility Status
CA- LOS0002
City of Monterey Park
7421 Garvey Monterey Park
Existin
CA- LOS2040
City of Rosemead
7840 Garvey Ave Rosemead
Approved
CA- LOS4123
City of San Gabriel
801 E. Valley Blvd San Gabriel
Approved
CA- LOS4375
City of Rosemead
8635 Grand Ave Rosemead
Application Filed
CA- LOS4398
City of Temple City
9237 Lower Azusa RD Temple City
Approved
CA- LOS4718
City of Rosemead
3508 Rosemead Blvd Rosmead
Application to be filed
CA- LOS5205
City of Rosemead
7403 Hellman Avenue Rosemead
Existin
CA- LOS5552
City of Rosemead
8500 Artson Street Rosemead
Existin
CA- LOS5567
City of Rosemead
9117 Garvey Rosemead
Approved
CA- LOS5795
City of Rosemead
3936 Muscatel Ave Rosemead
ApRlication Filed
CA- LOS6330
City of San Gabriel
841 E. Mission Dr Rosemead
Existin
CA- LOS6568
City of Rosemead
9063 E. Mission Drive Rosemead
Existin
CA- LOS6682
City of El Monte
9851 Flair Drive El Monte
Existin
CA- LOS6713
City of Rosemead
888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead
Application Filed
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