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08.a. Amended Conditional Use Permit 15-002 200 Hillcrest DriveMEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: TERESA MCCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SUBJECT: CONDIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15- 002; LOCATION - 200 HILLCREST DRIVE; APPLICANT - SPRINT; REPRESENTATIVE - TRlClA KNIGHT DATE: JUNE 16.2015 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 15-002. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact is projected BACKGROUND: Location: , PLANNING COMMISSION ACUP 15-002; SPRINT JUNE 16, 2015 PAGE 2 The project site is located off of Hillcrest Drive via a twenty-foot (20') wide access drive, and is developed with a City-owned water facility consisting of a thirty-one foot (31') tall water tank and a small ~ommunications building. The property is enclosed with a six- foot (6') high chain link fence secured with a gate. Surrounding these improvements outside the fence are Afghan Pine trees planted about three (3) years ago to replace several dead Monterey Pine trees to help screen the water tank. Bordering the property are single-family residences to the north, south and west, a mobile home park to the east, and the Ocean View Elementary School to the southeast. In 2002, the City approved Conditional Use Permit No. 00-017 to allow Nextel Communications to construct a sixty-two foot (62') tall telecommunication facility (monopine) on the subject property. The monopine was operational in 2003. In 2004, the City approved Conditional Use Permit No. 04-001 to allow Sprint PCS to co-locate on the monopine. The existing Sprint facility consists of (6) directional panel antennas configured in three sectors of two (2) panels each placed at a height of 46' on the monopine. The antennas were painted to blend with the branches on the monopine. The facility also includes equipment cabinets placed inside a 375 square foot lease area on the northwest area of the parcel, located outside of the existing chain link fence. The cabinets are enclosed by an eight-foot (8') tall chain fence containing wooden slats, and further screened with landscaping. Nextel decommissioned its facility several years ago and therefore Sprint is the only telecom carrier at this site. Project Description: Sprint proposes to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 04-001 to update its telecommunication equipment on the existing monopine. The project specifically involves adding three (3) new panel antennas (6.3" x 12.6" x 56.3") and installing three (3) Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) behind the new antennas on the monopine (RRHs are components that are used to expand the reach of wireless voice and data networks). Electrical power will be provided from existing sources. There are no proposed modifications to the equipment cabinets. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: The proposed project is an important upgrade for Sprint's central San Luis Obispo County network, and is specifically intended to further develop its overall plan for improved signal transmission capacity in the South County area. The improved facility will provide signal coverage for Sprint customers where weak coverage currently exists, off-load capacity coverage from other Sprint wireless facilities in the immediate region, and increase mobile telephone activities to the public. The attached color photosimulations show the new antennas and RRHs will not have a large visual impact. The draft conditions below will help ensure that potential visual impacts are reduced. The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) reviewed this project on April 22, 2015 and recommended that a condition be added to replace the three (3) Brisbane Box trees that died during a freeze a couple of years ago on the south side of the water tank. Sprint was originally required per Conditional Use Permit No. 04-001 to plant fifteen (15) PLANNlNG COMMISSION ACUP 15-002; SPRINT JUNE 16,2015 PAGE 3 Brisbane Box trees to help screen the tank. Irrigation is operational at the site and does not need modification. The SAC specified that 15 gallon size trees would be sufficient. The SAC also stated that a radio frequency study must be submitted to ensure that there is no conflict with the City's communication system, and recommended the following condition: e Zero Conflict with Citv's Communication - Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall perform a radio frequency study to determine possible conflicts with the City's communication system, and to develop alternatives to eliminate any such conflicts. Prior to activation of the Sprint system, the applicant shall perform a live radio test to ensure that there is no unanticipated interference with the City's radio system. If the proposed system does interfere with the operation of the City's communication system, the proposed system shall remain inactive until such time that the proposed system can be made to cause zero interference. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) considered this project on May 18, 2015. It was determined that six (6) rather than three (3) Brisbane Box trees have died (nine trees remain). Based on this information, the ARC recommended approval with a condition that Sprint replace six (6) trees to equal the original fifteen (15) trees required as a condition for CUP 04-001. The conditions of approval have been amended to include this requirement. Other special conditions included in the Resolution are as follows: 9 The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other FCC required seals or signage. The new antennas shall be camouflaged with socks that have simulated pine needles attached to them to help screen the antennas. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit a sock camouflage sample to the Community Development Department for verification of accurate color that matches the existing monopine needles. a Due to the proximity of residential neighborhoods to the project site, construction activities shall be restricted to the hours of 8:00 AM to 500 PM Monday through Friday. There shall be no construction activities on Saturdays or Sundays. Equipment maintenance and servicing shall be confined to the same hours. PLANNING COMMISSION ACUP 15-002; SPRINT JUNE 16,2015 PAGE 4 ADVANTAGES: The additional antennas will provide faster speed service for Sprint customers within our area. Implementation of the proposed conditions will help disguise the antennas, reducing visual impacts. DISADVANTAGES: Staff has not identified any disadvantages associated with the recommended action. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff has reviewed this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, and has determined that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 1531 1 of the CEQA guidelines. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT: A notice of public hearing was mailed to all property owners within 300' of the project site and also published in the Tribune on Friday, June 5, 2015. Staff has not received any public comment regarding the proposed project. ALTERNATIVES: The following alternatives are presented for Planning Commission consideration: 1. Adopt the attached Resolution, approving ACUP 15-002; 2. Do not adopt the attached Resolution; or 3. Provide direction to staff. Attachments: 1. Radio Frequency Site Compliance Report 2. Project Plans including Photosimulations RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-002, APPLIED FOR BY SPRINT, LOCATED AT 200 HILLCREST DRIVE (CITY RESERVOIR NO. 2) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 04-1917 on March 16, 2004 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 04-001 to allow Sprint to co-locate antennas on an existing monopine and place equipment cabinets in a 375 square foot lease area on City-owned property located at City Reservoir No. 2; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 15-002 on June 16, 20-15, filed by Sprint, to update its telecommunication equipment on the existing monopine by adding three (3) new panel antennas and installing three (3) Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) behind the new antennas; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in accordance with the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the General Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 1531 1 regarding construction or placement of minor structures accessory to existing facilities; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: Conditional Use Permit Findings: 1. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.16.050 of the Development Code, and complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City. In addition, the facility will operate in full compliance with all state and federal regulations including the Telecommunications Act of 1996. 2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located. The installation of the facility will not result in any material changes to the character of the immediate neighborhood or local community. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 2 3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed. The facility is located on City-owned property that is zoned Public Facility which allows telecommunication uses. 4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure the public health and safety. 5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The telecommunication facility will be unstaffed, have no impact on circulation systems, and will generate no noise, odor, smoke or any other adverse impacts to adjacent land uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Amended Conditional Use Permit Case No. 15-002, with the above findings and subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On a motion by Commissioner , seconded by Commissioner and by the following roll call vote to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16'~ day of June 2015. ATTEST: DEBBIE WElCHlNGER SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: LAN GEORGE, CHAIR TERESA MCCLISH DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 EXHlBlT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15-002 SPRINT 200 HILLCREST DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS This approval authorizes Sprint to update its telecommunication equipment on an existing monopine by adding three (3) new panel antennas (6.3" x 12.6 x 56.3) and installing three (3) Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) behind the new antennas. 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Amended Conditional use Permit No. 15-002. 3. This application shall automatically expire on June 16, 2017, unless a building permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of June 16, 2015 and marked Exhibits 9-1 through 6-11". 5. The applicant shall agree to defend at hislher sole expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in anyway relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval, The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of hislher obligations under this condition. 6. Construction shall be limited to between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. No construction shall occur on Saturday or Sunday. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 4 SPECIAL CONDITIONS 7. The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other FCC required seals or signage. 8. Per the March 28, 2013 Radio Frequency - Electromagnetic Energy (RF-EME) Compliance Report prepared for this facility, install signage at the facility identifying all wireless telecommunication equipment and safety precautions for people nearing the equipment as may be required by the applicable FCC adopted standards, Signage shall be installed for the new antennas making people aware of the antennas' locations. 9. The new antennas shall be camouflaged with socks that have simulated pine needles attached to them to help screen the antennas. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit a sock camouflage sample to the Community Development Department for verification of accurate color that matches the existing monopine needles. 10. Due to the proximity of residential neighborhoods to the project site, construction activities shall be restricted to the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. There shall be no construction activities on Saturdays or Sundays. Equipment maintenance and servicing shall be confined to the same hours. 11. A total of six (6) 15-gallon Brisbane Box trees shall be planted on the south side of the water tank to replace dead trees originally planted as part of the CUP 04- 001 approval. ENGINEERING DIVISION GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS --A 12. Site Maintenance - The developer shall be responsible during construction for cleaning City streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project site. The flushing of dirt or debris to storm drain or sanitary sewer facilities shall not be permitted. The cleaning shall be done after each day's work or as directed by the Public Works Director. 13. The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees at the time they are due. 14. The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit prior to any work done in the public right-of way. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 15. The applicant shall notify the City 48 hours prior to commencing work RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 5 16. Zero Conflict with City's Communication: Prior to issuance of buildinq permit, the applicant shall perform a radio frequency study to determine possible conflicts with the City's communication system, and to develop alternatives to eliminate any such conflicts. Prior to activation of the Sprint Wireless system, the applicant shall perform a live radio test to ensure that there is no unanticipated interference with the City's radio system. If the proposed system does interfere with the operation of the City's communication system, the proposed system shall remain inactive until such time that the proposed system can be made to cause zero interference. BUILDING DIVISION 17, The project shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Building and Fire Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande. 18. Any review costs generated by outside consultants shall be paid by the applicant. 19. Building Permit fees shall be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 20. Building permit shall be obtained prior to installation. I I SITE TYPE: 276'-0" MONOPINE 1/11 1 1 - - AIEIC '.Wonxi _ -..l_--.---.--..----.. 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ATTACHMENT 1 Radio Frequency - Electromagnetic Energy (RF-EME) Compliance Report Site No. SN45XC098 Arroyo Grande WT 200 Hillcrest Drive Arroyo Grande, California 93420 San Luis Obispo County 35.125278; - 120.600972 NAD83 rnonorree EBb Project No. 62 134 i 48 March 28,20 1 3 Prepared for: Sprint Nextel c/o Alcatel-Lucent 2680 i West Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 9 1 30 1 Prepared by: ental / engineerlng 1 due diligence RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Proiect No. 621 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande. California EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of Report EnviroBusiness Inc. (dba EBI Consulting) has been contracted by Sprint Nextel to conduct radio frequency electromagnetic (RF-EME) modeling for Sprint Site SN45XC098 located at 200 Hillcrest Drive in Arroyo Grande, California to determine RF-EME exposure levels from proposed Sprint wireless communications equipment at this site. As described in greater detail in Section 11.0 of this report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has developed Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Limits for general public exposures and occupational exposures. This report summarizes the results of RF-EME modeling in relation to relevant FCC RF-EME compliance standards for limiting human exposure to RF-EME fields. This report contains a detailed summary of the RF EME analysis for the site. This document addresses the compliance of Sprint's proposed transmitting facilities independently and in relation to all existing collocated facilities at the site. MPE Summary At the nearest walkinglworking surfaces to the proposed Sprint antennas, the maximum power density is 5.30 percent of the FCC's general public limit (1.06 percent of the FCC's occupational limit). The composite exposure level from all other carriers existing on this site combined with Sprint's proposed antennas is 6.70 percent of the FCC's general public limit (1.34 percent of the FCC's occupational limit) at the nearest walkinglworking surface to each antenna. Statement of Compliance: Based on worst-case predictive modeling, there are no modeled exposures on any accessible ground- level walkinglworking surface related to Sprint's proposed equipment in the area that exceed the FCC's occupational and/or general public exposure limits at this site. Signage is recommended at the site as presented in Section 9.0. Posting of the signage brings the site into compliance with FCC rules and regulations. EBI Consulting c 21 B Street (t Burlington, MA 01803 * 1.800.786.2346 RF-€ME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 621 34 I48 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive. Arroyo Grande, California 1.0 LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING ANTENNAS AND FACILITIES AND EXISTING RF LEVELS This project involves the removal of four (4) existing antennas replaced with four (4) proposed Sprint wireless telecommunication antennas on a monotree located at 200 Hillcrest Drive in Arroyo Grande, California. There are three Sectors (A, B, and C) proposed to be modified at the site, with one (I) antenna (two (2) in Sector A) to be re-installed per sector. Based on drawings and aerial photography review, one unknown carrier also has wireless antennas on the monotree. These antennas were included in the modeling analysis. 2.0 LOCATION OR ALL APPROVED (BUT NOT INSTALLED) ANTENNAS AND FACILIT~ES AND EXPECTED RF LEVELS FROM THE APPROVED FACILITIES There are no antennas or facilities that are approved and not installed based on information provided to EBI and Sprint at the time of this report. 3.0 NUMBER AND TYPES OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICAT~ON SITES (VVTS) WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE PROPOSED SITE With the exception of the antennas mentioned in Section 1.0, there are no other Wireless Telecommunication Service (VVTS) sites observed within 100 feet of the proposed site. 4.0 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF THE SPRINT ANTENNAS AND BACK-UP FAClLlTlES PER BUILDING AND NUMBER AND LOCATION OF OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION FAClLiTIES ON THE PROPERTY Sprint proposes the removal of four (4) existing antennas replaced with four (4) proposed Sprint wireless telecommunication antennas on a monotree located at 200 Hillcrest Drive in Arroyo Grande. California. There are three Sectors (A, B, and C) proposed to be modified at the site, with one (I) antenna (two (2) in Sector A) to be re-installed per sector. In each sector, there is proposed to be at least one antenna transmitting in the 800 MHz and the 1900 MHz frequency ranges. The Sector A antennas will be oriented 30" and 310" from true north. The Sector B antenna will be oriented 130" from true north. The Sector C antenna will be oriented 250" from true north. The bottoms of the Sector A, B and C antennas will be approximately 43 feet above ground level. Based on drawings and aerial photography review, one unknown carrier also has wireless antennas on the monotree. These antennas were included in the modeling analysis. 5.0 POWER RATING FOR ALL EXISTING AND PROPOSED BACKUP EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO THE APPLICATION The operating power for modeling purposes was assumed to be 20 Watts per transmitter for the 800 MHz antenna and there will be one (I) transmitter operating at this frequency per sector. Additionally, for modeling purposes it was assumed to be 20 Watts per transmitter and three (3) transmitters per sector operating at the 1900 MHz frequency. 6.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF WATTS PER INSTALLATION AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WATTS FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS ON THE BUILDING The effective radiated power (ERP) for the 800 MHz transmitter combined on site is 1.55 1 Watts. The ERP for the 1900 MHz transmitters combined on site is 7,874 Watts. The ERPs for other carriers on site were not provided. EBI Consulting t 2 1 B Street * Burlington, MA 0 1803 (. 1.800.786.2346 RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 621 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive. Arroyo Grande, California 7.0 PREFERRED METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF PROPOSED ANTENNA WITH PLOT OR ROOF PLAN INCLUDING: DIRECT~ONALIN OF ANTENNAS, HEIGHT OF ANTENNAS ABOVE NEAREST WALKING SURFACE, DISCUSS NEARBY INHABITED BUILDINGS Based on the information provided to EBI, the information indicates that the proposed antennas are to be pipe mounted to the monotree, operating in the directions, frequencies, and heights mentioned in section 4.0 above. The monotree is located near a water tank facility. There are buildings 150 feet to the west and south of the site. Based on worst-case predictive modeling, there are no modeled exposures on any accessible ground- level walkinglworking surface related to Sprint's proposed equipment in the area that exceed the FCC's occupational andior general public exposure limits at this site. At the nearest walking/working surfaces to the proposed Sprint antennas, the maximum power density is 5.30 percent of the FCC's general public limit (1.06 percent of the FCC's occupational limit). The composite exposure level from all other carriers existing on this site combined with Sprint's proposed antennas is 6.70 percent of the FCC's general public limit (1.34 percent of the FCC's occupational limit) at the nearest walkinglworking surface to each antenna. The inputs used in the modeling are summarized in the RootVie~ export file presented in Appendix B. There are no modeled areas on the ground that exceed the FCC's limits for general public or occupational exposure in front of the other carrier antennas. 9.0 SIGNAGE AT THE FACILITY lDENTlFYlN6 ALL WTS EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PEOPLE NEARING THE EQU~PMENTAS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE FCC ADOPTED STANDARDS (DISCUSS SIGNAGE FOR THOSE WHO SPEAK LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) Signs are the primary means for control of access to areas where RF exposure levels may potentially exceed the MPE. It is recommended that signage be installed for the new antennas making people aware of the antennas locations. There are no exposures above the FCC limits in front of the proposed antennas and therefore barriers are not recommended. Additionally, there are areas where workers elevared above the ground may be exposed to power densities greater than the general population and occupational limits. Workers and the general public should be informed about the presence and locations of antennas and their associated fields. Access to this site is accomplished via a gate in the fence surrounding the monotree. Workers must be elevated to antenna level to access them, so these antennas are not accessible to the general public. 10.0 STATEMENT ON WHO PRODUCED THIS REPORT AND QUALIFICATIONS Please see the certifications attached in Appendix A below. I I .0 FEDERAL COMMUNICAT~ONS COMMISSION (FCC) REQUIREMENTS The FCC has established Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for human exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic (RF-EME) energy fields, based on exposure limits recommended by the EBI Consulting + 21 B Street * Burlington, MA 01803 4 1.800.786.2346 RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 621 341 48 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, California National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and, over a wide range of frequencies, the exposure limits developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to replace the 1982 ANSI guidelines. Limits for localized absorption are based on recommendations of both ANSlllEEE and NCRP. The FCC guidelines incorporate two separate tiers of exposure limits that are based upon occupationallcontrolled exposure limits (for workers) and general publicluncontrolled exposure limits for members of the general public. Occupationallcontrol~ed exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment and in which those persons who are exposed have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Occupational1 controlled exposure limits also apply where exposure is of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where exposure levels may be above general publicluncontrolled limits (see below), as long as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. General publicluncontrolled exposure limits apply to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who 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. Therefore, members of the general public would always be considered under this category when exposure is not employment-related, for example, in the case of a telecommunications tower that exposes persons in a nearby residential area. Table I and Figure I (below), which are included within the FCC's OET Bulletin 65, summarize the MPE limits for RF emissions. These limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. They vary by frequency to take into account the different types of equipment that may be in operation at a particular facility and are "time-averaged" limits to reflect different durations resulting from controlled and uncontrolled exposures. The FCC's MPEs are measured in terms of power (mW) over a unit surface area (cm2). Known as the power density, the FCC has established an occupational MPE of 5 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) and an uncontrolled MPE of I mWIcm2 for equipment operating in the 1900 MHz frequency range. For the Sprint equipment operating at 800 MHz, the FCC's occupational MPE is 2.66 mWlcm2 and an uncontrolled MPE of 0.53 mWlcm2. These limits are considered protective of these populations. 1 Table I: Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) 1 / (A) Limits for OccupationallControlled Exposure I (6) Limits for General PublidUncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) n 2.2 n EBI Consulting * 21 B Street * Burlington, MA 01803 + 1.800.786.2346 Electric Field Strength (E) (vim) LIA Magnetic Field Strength (H) (Nm) I L) Density (S) (mWlcm2) Averaging Time [El2, [HI: or s (minutes) I I nnl* I L RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 62 1 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande. California Frequency Range (MHz) 0.3-1.34 1.34-30 FCC Llnllts for Maxlinlim Pern~lssible Exposure {IvIPE) Pia$,r-:,v~ve Eoiiivoledif Poi*mi Dui,si:v 5 !i I , 4 I c.03 S3 /i 351 0 / 3 DL% 30.000 :300.00<? i.3: I .so iOO,MD Frequency (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (vim) 614 824/f 30-300 Based on the above, the most restrictive thresholds for exposures of unlimited duration to RF energy for several personal wireless services are summarized below: f = Frequency in (MHz) * Plane-wave equivalent power density 27.5 Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/@ 1.63 2. i9/f 30 30 30 300-1,500 1 -- i ,500- 100,000 -- 0.073 MPE limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. 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. 0.2 Personal Communication (PCS) facilities used by Sprint in this area operate within a frequency range of 800-1900 MHz. Facilities typically consist of: I) electronic transceivers (the radios or cabinets) connected to wired telephone lines; and 2) antennas that send the wireless signals created by the transceivers to be received by individual subscriber units (PCS telephones). Transceivers are typically connected to antennas by coaxial cables. Power Density (S) (mW/cml) (1 OO)* (1 80/f"\* -- I f/ 1,500 -- 1 .O Personal Wireless Sewice Personal Communication (PCS) Cellular Telephone Specialized Mobile Radio Most Restrictive Freq, Range Because of the short wavelength of PCS services, the antennas require line-of-site paths for good propagation, and are typically installed above ground level. Antennas are constructed to concentrate energy towards the horizon, with as little energy as possible scattered towards the ground or the sky. This design, combined with the low power of PCS facilities, generally results in no possibility for Averaging Time Ed, CHI: or S (minutes) 30 30 Occupational MPE 5.00 mW/cm2 2.90 mW/cm2 2.85 mWlcm2 l .OO mW/cm2 Approximate Frequency 1,950 MHz 870 MHz 855 MHz 30-300 MHz EBI Consulting * 2 1 B Street * Burlington, MA 0 1803 t 1.800.786.2346 Public MPE I .OO mW/cm2 0.58 mW/cm2 0.57 mW/cmZ 0.20 mW/cmz RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 621 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, California exposure to approach Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels, with the exception of areas directly in front of the antennas. FCC C~mpliance Requirement A site is considered out of compliance with FCC regulations if there are areas that exceed the FCC exposure limits there are no RF hazard mitigation measures in place. Any carrier which has an installation that contributes more than 5% of the applicable MPE must participate in mitigating these RF hazards. iZ.0 LIMITATIONS This report was prepared for the use of Sprint Nextel. It was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of other consultants undertaking similar studies at the same time and in the same locale under like circumstances. The conclusions provided by EBI are based solely on the information provided by the client. The observations in this report are valid on the date of the investigation. Any additional information that becomes available concerning the site should be provided to EBI so that our conclusions may be revised and modified, if necessary. This report has been prepared in accordance with Standard Conditions for Engagement and authorized proposal, both of which are integral parts of this report. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made 13.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS EBI has prepared this Radiofrequency Emissions Compliance Report for the proposed Sprint telecommunications equipment at the site located at 200 Hillcrest Drive in Arroyo Grande, California. EBI has conducted theoretical modeling to estimate the worst-case power density from Sprint antennas and the other carriers' existing antennas to document potential MPE levels at this location and ensure that site control measures are adequate to meet FCC and OSHA requirements. As presented in the preceding sections, based on worst-case predictive modeling, there are no modeled exposures on any accessible ground-level walkinglworking surface related to Sprint's proposed equipment in the area that exceed the FCC's occupational and/or general public exposure limits at this site. As such, the proposed Sprint project is in compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Signage is recommended at the site as presented in Section 9.0. Posting of the signage brings the site into compliance with FCC rules and regulations. EBI Consulting 1, 2 1 B Street * Burlington, MA 0 1803 1.800.786.2346 RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 62 1 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive, Arroyo Grande, California Appendix A Certifications EBI Consulting * 21 B Street + Burlingon, MA 01803 + 1.800.786.2346 RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 62 1 34 148 Reviewed and Approved by: Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive. Arroyo Grande, CA Herbert J. Stockinger, PE Senior Engineer Note that EBI's scope of work is limited to an evaluation of the Radio Frequency - Eleca-omagneric Energy (RF- EME) field generated by the antennas and broadcast equipment noted in this repom The engineering and design of the building and related structures, as well as the impact of the antennas and broadcast equipment on the scructurai integriry of the building, are specifically excluded from EBl's scope of worl<. EBI Consulting RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 62 i 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive. Arroyo Grande. California Preparer Certification I, Ben Anderson, state that: I am an employee of EnviroBusiness Inc. (d/b/a EBI Consulting), which provides RF-EME safety and compliance services to the wireless communications industry. I have successfully completed RF-EME safety training, and I am aware of the potential hazards from RF-EME and would be classified "occupational" under the FCC regulations. = I am familiar with the FCC rules and regulations as well as OSHA regulations both in general and as they apply to RF-EME exposure. = I have reviewed the data provided by the client and incorporated it into this Site Compliance Report such that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. EBI Consulting t 21 B Street t Burlington, MA 01803 t 1.800.786.2346 RF-EME Compliance Report EBI Project No. 621 34 148 Site No. SN45XC098 200 Hillcrest Drive. 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