PTS Proposal Request 10282009I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Property Owner: American Tower Corporation
Applicant: Sunny Yim with PTS for AT &T Mobility
568 First Avenue S. Suite #650
Seattle, WA 98104
Email: svim .ptswa.com
Phone.206- 446 -0448
AT &T Mobility
16221 NE 72nd Way, RTC 3
Redmond, WA 98052
Project Address: 11247 Morris Road SE, Yelm, WA 98597
APN: 22730430400
Property Description: Section 30 Township 12 Range 2E SE SE COM NE COR
W1 105.5F S1320F El 105.5F N
Zoning Designation: RR 1/5 Rural Residential
II. PROPOSAL /REQUEST
Requesting Special Use Approval to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility
located on the existing ATC lattice tower located at the address referenced above. AT &T Mobility
currently has six (6) existing antennas on the lattice tower. AT &T Mobility proposes to add three
(3) additional Kathrein antennas to the lattice tower; therefore the total antennas for AT &T will be
nine (9) antennas and add twelve (12) tower mounted amplifers. AT &T also proposes to upgrade
the existing cabinet with one (1) UMTS cabinet at the end of the existing BTS equipment. The
antennas will be painted to match with no increase in height.
County Municipal Code 20.33.0404 (4). Co- location. Co- location on an existing WCF or
other antenna support structure, including structural modifications to the existing antenna
support structure to accommodate co- location, shall require approval of an administrative
special use permit in accordance with the procedures in Chapters 20.54 and 20.60.
However, any increase in the height of an antenna support structure that was not
previously authorized by the county shall be subject to hearing examiner approval.
The proposed modification is classified as an Administrative Special use in the RR 115 Rural
Residential zone of Thurston County. As a part of the Administrative Special Use application the
following narrative for Section 20.33.050 Application Requirements is addressed below:
20.33.050 Application Requirements:
1. Requirements for All Applications. In addition to the requirements in Section
20.60.030, the following information shall be submitted as part of the application
for all WCFs and other antenna support structures subject to this chapter.
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Proposal will comply with the requirements of section 20.60.030 and 20.33.050
a. If the applicant is not the landowner, the landowner(s) shall be considered co-
applicant(s) and shall sign the application. If any applicant is a corporation, trust,
association, or other organized group or legal entity, it shall provide the date of
such creation, and, if a foreign corporation, a copy of the certificate of authority
filed with the state of Washington, Secretary of State's Office.
b. An affidavit signed by the applicant, landowner (co- applicant), and the antenna
support structure owners, if different, indicating that:
Please see attached "consent" from American Tower Corporation.
I. They agree to dismantle and remove the WCF /antenna support structure and
restore the site to its approximate original condition within one hundred and eighty
days following receipt of a letter from the county indicting that the facility is
deemed abandoned or in violation of this chapter, consistent with Section
20.33.110; and,
Applicant will comply with requirements in this chapter and those set forth in Section
20.33.110.
ii. In the case of freestanding WCFs /antenna support structures, they consent to
co- location, at reasonable terms, of as many antennas and related equipment as
feasible, including those of other communication providers, on the applicant's
structure /site.
No applicable to this proposal. Proposal is an existing wireless telecommunications
facility on lattice tower owned by ATC. Proposal is for the modification of the existing
wireless telecommunications facility by adding (3) antennas and (12) tower mounted
amplifiers (TMA's).
c. Except for a co- location proposal, evidence justifying the need for a
WCF /antenna support structure in the proposed location, consistent with Section
20.33.080, and at the proposed height. This shall include, at minimum, a detailed
description of the methodology used to reach the height and locational decisions.
Proposal is a co- location on an existing wireless facility with antennas on an existing
American Tower lattice tower and the addition of UMTS ground cabinet.
d. Documentation that the WCF /facility, including any back -up power generators,
will not cause noise or pollution exceeding the limits established by state law.
Not applicable, no back -up power generators are proposed.
e. If the applicant is also the WCF provider, proof that the applicant is licensed by
the FCC, or not required to be licensed.
Copy of the FCC license is attached.
f. If the applicant is not the WCF provider, proof of lease agreements with a FCC
licensed WCF provider if such provider is required to be licensed by the FCC.
Copy of the FCC license is attached
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g. Except for a co- location proposal, documentation, certified by a qualified
engineer licensed in the state of Washington, indicating that there are no co-
location possibilities as an alternative to installation of the proposed WCF /antenna
support structure, consistent with Section 20.33.070.
Proposal is an existing wireless telecommunications facility co- locating on an existing
lattice tower.
h. The applicant shall submit for the proposed facility a radiated signal
propagation coverage plot, power density calculations expressed as micro -watts
per square centimeter and other technical documentation, signed by a radio
frequency engineer licensed in the state of Washington, as necessary to
demonstrate the proposed facility's compliance with FCC guidelines /standards for
radiofrequency electromagnetic field strength. The county may require additional
information as necessary for a third party reviewer to determine compliance with
the provisions of this chapter, as provided for in Section 20.33.060.
Please see attached radio frequency propagation maps.
L Documentation that the antennas and support structure are safe and the
surrounding areas will not be negatively affected by antenna /support structure
failure, falling ice, or other debris.
Please see attached structural analysis report.
j. The proposed color(s) of the facility including antennas and exposed conduit.
Please see sheet A -2 for proposed colors of the antennas and conduit.
k. In addition to the information requested on the application, the applicant shall
submit the legal name, address or principal place of business, and phone number
of the following:
AT &T Mobility
16221 NE 72nd Way, RTC 3
Redmond, WA 98052
Dean Buechley (972)413 -6727
Sunny Yim with PTS for AT &T Mobility (Owner's Agent)
568 First Avenue S. #650
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 446 -0448
L The person to be contacted in the event an emergency involves the WCF /antenna
support structure. (This person should be available on a twenty- four -hour basis
and authorized to act on behalf of the applicant regarding an emergency situation.
The applicant shall be responsible for keeping such information current); and
AT &T Mobility
16221 NE 72nd Way, RTC 3
Redmond, WA 98052
Dean Buechley (972)413 -6727
ii. The contact person for each WCF /communication provider that proposes
installation of facilities at the site.
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See above
2. Additional Requirements for Freestanding WCFs, Remote Freestanding WCFs,
and Other Freestanding Antenna Support Structures. The following additional
information shall be submitted for freestanding WCFs, remote freestanding WCFs,
and other freestanding antenna support structures.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
a. The measured distance between the proposed WCF /antenna support structure
and the nearest residentially zoned property and the nearest property with an
existing residence or, in the case of WCFs or other antenna support structures
proposed to be located in rights -of -way, the location of structures occupied at
least three days a week and building sites for such structures (measured to the
minimum setback line specified in the applicable zoning district) within the
distance equal to one hundred and ten percent of the proposed WCF /antenna
support structure's height, including antennas.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
b. A statement signed by the applicant stating that the WCF /antenna support
structure will comply with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
and documentation indicating whether the FAA will require attachment of a
light/signal to the proposed antenna support structure.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
c. A statement signed by the applicant documenting that the WCF /antenna support
structure will accommodate the co- location of at least two additional
antennas /antenna arrays for future users, or an explanation of why such design is
not feasible for technical or physical reasons (e.g., additional antennas may be
inappropriate on a camouflaged WFC). This requirement does not apply to utility
poles.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
d. A copy of a certified letter sent to all other licensed wireless communication
providers serving the county indicating opportunities to co- locate and all
responses to the letter.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
e. Documentation that adequate public safety measures will be provided, including
anti- climbing devices.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
f. A statement indicating compliance with or exemption from the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and all documents filed under NEPA.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
g. If the site proposed to accommodate the proposed WCF /antenna support
structure is not forested, documentation showing that forested sites within one
mile of the proposed site, that would afford screening of the antenna support
structure from rights -of -way and adjacent properties, are not available or
technically feasible.
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Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF
3. Additional Requirements for Freestanding WCF /Antenna Support Structures. For
freestanding WCFs /antenna support structures, the following additional
studies /information shall be submitted:
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF. AT &T proposes to modify an
existing wireless telecommunications facility by replacing adding additional antennas with
new upgraded antennas and one additional equipment cabinet.
a. Balloon testing shall be performed and photographs shall be submitted as
follows:
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
i, A three -foot diameter, brightly colored bal loon shall be flown by the applicant at
the proposed antenna support structure's maximum height and proposed location.
The balloon shall be flown for at least eight consecutive daylight hours between
seven a.m. and seven p.m.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
ii. Fourteen days in advance of the balloon test, the applicant shall provide notice
of the test to property owners within the notice radius required for the permit and
the public as specified in Section 20.60.020(3) and inform the development service
department of the test in writing. The notice shall include the test date, an alternate
date in case of poor visibility or strong winds on the initial date, the time period
when the test will be conducted, and the location.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
iii. The applicant shall submit photographs of the balloon and site taken from the
following perspectives: at the property line, at approximately one -half mile from
the proposed antenna support structure site, and approximately one mile from the
site; all beginning at approximately true north and continuing clock -wise at
approximately forty -five degree intervals. The development services department
may waive this requirement where access is not possible, where there are no
residences or public roads at the specified vantage points, and for sites approved
for clusters of antenna support structures, provided that the proposed antenna
support structure does not exceed the height of existing antenna support
structures by more than fifteen feet.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
iv. Computer simulations may be submitted to supplement, but not replace, the
photographs required above.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF.
b. If applicable, the method and color of required fencing and the method of
camouflage and illumination.
Not applicable. Proposal is not a freestanding WCF
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This statement is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand Thurston County
is relying on them to make its decision.
Signature:
Sunny Yim
Date submitted:
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