HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS January 19, 2006
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
RE: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
WIRELESS AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
CONSISTING OF THREE (3) PAIRS OF PANEL ANTENNAS AND FOUR (4)
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS MOUNTED ON A 70'
TALL TREE POLE AND ASSOCIATED GROUND EQUIPMENT AT TOWN
HALL; AND REVIEW OF THE CINGULAR WIRELESS THREE TO FIVE
YEAR ANTENNA MASTER PLAN APPLICATION; LANDS OF LOS ALTOS
HILLS (APPLICANT: CINGULAR WIRELESS); 26379 FREMONT ROAD;
FILE#214-05-CUP-IS-ND.
FROM: Debbie Pedro, AICP, Senior Planner_-pP.
APPROVED BY: Carl Cahill, Planning Director
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission:
Forward a recommendation that the City Council adopt the attached Initial Study and
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the requested Site Development and
Conditional Use Permit, subject to the recommended conditions and findings in
Attachments 1 and 2.
BACKGROUND
On November 2, 2005, Cingular Wireless submitted an application to install a wireless
and emergency communications facility on the Town Hall property. The purpose of the
facility is to 1) improve Cingular Wireless's service coverage in and around the project
area where coverage is currently weak or not available and 2) improve the Town's
existing emergency radio (ham) communications system which provides essential
communication services between the Los Altos Hills Emergency Operation Center(LAH-
EOC), Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services (OES), and other emergency
personnel and service groups such as the Red Cross in the event of an emergency or
disaster where landlines and cellular telephone lines may not be available.
The Town Hall property is a 2.72 acre parcel located on the west side of Fremont Road
near the junction of Concepcion Road. There are four existing single-story buildings on
the property including the Town Hall Center, the Purissima Hills Water District office,
the Town's Emergency Operation Center (Heritage House), and an open farm equipment
storage shed. The property terrain is flat with less than 10% slope. Surrounding uses
include single-family residences on adjacent 1-acre properties to the west and north, and
single-family homes across Esperanza Drive to the south and across Fremont Road to the
east.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 2 of 13
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Section 10-1.703(h)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows service uses, including
"communications facilities", to be permitted in the Town if a Conditional Use Permit is
granted by the Planning Commission and City Council. Section 10-1.1107(1) of the
Code outlines findings which must be made to approve a use permit, including the proper
location of the use or facility relative to others in the vicinity, the adequacy of the site to
accommodate the use, and that the facility or use will not have an adverse effect on
adjacent properties. The project is also reviewed for compliance with the requirements
established in the Town's Wireless Communications Policy including siting, collocation,
landscape screening and color to ensure that the facility blends in with the surrounding
area.
DISCUSSION
The proposed wireless and emergency communications facility consists of three (3) pairs
of panel antennas and four(4)emergency communications antennas mounted on a 70' tall
artificial tree pole with associated ground equipment. The tree pole will be located north
of the Emergency Operations Center (Heritage House) in an old apricot orchard. A 5'6"
Town emergency radio antenna is proposed to be installed on top of the 70' pole for a
total height of 75'6." Ancillary ground equipment for the wireless antennas which
includes five equipment cabinets will be housed in a 12' x 17' area within a 17'W x 35'L
existing storage/cutting shed approximately 60' west of the tree pole. The proposed
emergency communications antennas will be connected to equipment in the existing
Emergency Operations Center(Heritage House).
Pursuant to the Town's Wireless Communications Policy, a Cell On Wheels (COW)
furnished by Cingular Wireless was authorized to be placed on the project site. The
purpose of the COW was to provide residents and the Town with a visual reference of the
general location and height of the permanent structure and to evaluate the potential
aesthetics impacts of the proposed facility; to provide temporary cellular service for the
area and to demonstrate the extent of the improved service coverage around the project
area; and to allow the Emergency Communications Committee to test the proposed
facility for possible interference with the Town's emergency communications (ham)
antennas. Staff has included a condition requiring the removal of the COW within 30
days of the Council's decision on this proposal. (Condition#17)
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES POLICIES
The proposal is consistent with the Town's Wireless Communications Facilities Policies
because the facility is located on Town-owned, non-residential property; The facility is
designed for collocating both Wireless and Emergency communications antennas; And
the antenna tower will be disguised as a tree pole with additional landscape screening to
minimize the visual impacts to neighboring properties and streets.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 3of13
Wireless Communications Policy #1 (Priorities for Siting) - Wireless communication
facilities shall generally be located on properties with priority as follows: a) Town-
owned properties; b) Foothill College; c) water tanks; d) other public or quasi-public
facilities, such as schools or churches; and e) residential properties of at least ten (10)
acres. Since the Town's land use is virtually entirely residential, wireless
communications facilities are most appropriately located on public or institutional sites.
According to the policy, Town-owned property such as Town Hall is a priority location
for siting wireless communications facilities.
Wireless Communications Policy #3 (Collocation) - Collocation of wireless
communication facilities with other facilities is encouraged to the maximum extent
feasible, as long as the collocation is technologically compatible and does not
substantially increase visual impacts. Cingular Wireless is proposing a facility that is
designed to accommodate one cellular carrier as well as the Town's emergency
communications systems.
The Emergency Communications Committee has performed testing on the temporary
cellular facility (COW) to determine whether there is potential interference at radio
frequencies between the Cingular antennas and the Ham equipment in the Emergency
Operation Center (EOC). In their report dated November 9, 2005, the committee
concluded that collocating the Town's emergency antennas on a common tower with the
Cingular wireless antennas is not expected to cause any degrading interference to the use
of the Ham emergency communications systems. With regard to visual impacts,
collocation of the facilities will not substantially increase visual impacts because all the
antennas are designed to be located within the canopy of the artificial tree and will not
extend beyond the side or above the top of any tree branches.
Collocation with a Second Wireless Carrier-According to the applicant, most cellular
antenna systems require an approximately 10' vertical clearance between systems.
Because the emergency communications antennas will occupy 37 vertical feet of the
proposed tree pole, a second wireless carrier will not be able to collocate on the 70'
antenna tower.
According to the Emergency Communications Committee, the proposed emergency
communications system is designed to function during an emergency or disaster where
other means of communications are not available and reducing the number of proposed
emergency antennas may compromise the ability of the ham radio operators to effectively
communicate during emergencies or disasters.
At this time, there is no application for a second carrier on this facility. The Planning
Department recommends that the proposed configuration be approved and at such time as
a second carrier applies to locate on the pole, the Planning Commission and City Council
can decide whether to remove some of the Town's emergency antennas from the facility.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 4 of 13
Wireless Communications Policy #4 (Landscape Screening and Color) - Landscape
screening shall be required by the Town to minimize the visual impacts of wireless
communication facilities. Poles, antennas, and equipment buildings should be painted to
blend with the surrounding environment and/or buildings to further minimize visual
impacts. The project could substantially degrade the existing visual character of the site
and its surroundings including three (3) one-acre residential properties bordering the
project site unless mitigation measures are incorporated into the project. The nearest
neighbor is located to the north at 26540 Conejo Court (Lands of Bien) where the
proposed tree pole will be located approximately 120' from the residence. A second
house is located approximately 180' feet away to the west at 26530 Conejo Court (Lands
of Hubbell). The third house at 26359 Esperanza Drive (Lands of Breier) is located
approximately 330' away in the southwest direction.
The following photographs show the COW/story pole as seen from the adjacent
properties:
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Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 5 of 13
26530 Conejo Court
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Due to the required height of the proposed antenna tower, portions of the structure will be
visible from various areas in and around the neighboring homes and surrounding streets.
To adequately mitigate the visual impacts of the proposed communications facility, the
applicant is proposing to mount the wireless and emergency communications antennas on
a 70' tall pole disguised as a pine tree with simulated bark and dense foliage. No portion
of any antennas will extend beyond the sides or above the canopy of the tree (75'6"
measured to the top tree branch). The existing public buildings on the property including
the new 27' tall Town Hall and the row of existing mature trees lining the eastern
boundary of the property will also help obscure the view of the proposed facility from
Fremont Road. In addition, the applicant will be required to install a minimum of
fourteen (14) fast growing evergreen trees along the north and west property lines. The
landscaping at maturity will blend in with the existing fir, eucalyptus, and redwood trees
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 6 of 13
in the area and help break up the view of the facility from surrounding properties and
streets. (Condition #s 12, 13, and 14)
Recommended landscape screening and location around the north and
west property line to mitigate view impacts for adjacent neighbors
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Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 7 of 13
Wireless Communications Policy #6 (Antenna Master Plans) - Any applicant for a
wireless communication facility site shall submit applications, to the best of their
knowledge, for all sites anticipated to be required by the carrier for a three (3) to five (5)
year period, and the requests shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City
Council as a master plan application. Pursuant to the Town's Wireless Communications
Facilities Policy, Cingular Wireless submitted a 3-5 year Antenna Master Plan application
showing all existing and anticipated Cingular antenna sites within the Town boundaries
to the best of their knowledge for Planning Commission and City Council review
(Attachment#5). The 3-5 year master plan application shows Cingular Wireless's current
coverage areas within the Town provided by their existing facilities and the composite
coverage of their existing and future facilities.
Consistent with the other wireless facility applications processed by the Town in the past,
a review of the "3-5 year Antenna Master Plan" application does not constitute approval
of the plan or obligate the Town to approve any of the future sites shown on the plan at
this time or in the future. Each of the future sites shown on the 3- 5 year antenna master
plan application will be subject to a separate Conditional Use Permit review by the
Planning Commission and City Council. (See staff report for the Wireless
Communications Facilities Policy dated July 17 and August 21, 1996, Attachment 13)
Wireless Communications Policy #7 (Terms of Permits and Abandonment of Sites)
requires that Conditional Use permits for wireless communication facilities be established
for periods not to exceed five (5) years, at which time renewal of the permit must be
requested by the applicant. The policy also requires that should the use be discontinued
by the carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than ninety (90) days after
discontinuance of the use or abandonment. These requirements are included as condition
#'s4and 5.
FEDERAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 affects the way local governments can address the
siting of wireless communications facilities in their communities. The law:
• Generally preserves local zoning authority, particularly for the purposes of
maintaining compatible land uses and minimizing visual impacts;
• Specifies that a city may not prohibit or have. the effect of prohibiting the
provision of wireless services;
• Prohibits any action that would discriminate between different providers of
personal wireless services;
• Requires timely consideration of applications for wireless facilities permits;
• Preempts local determination over siting based on RF (radio frequency)
emissions, so long as the facilities meet FCC regulations regarding such
emissions.
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 8 of 13
The applicant has submitted a report indicating that the proposed facility will operate
within federal RF emissions standards and guidelines. (Attachment 7) If the Planning
Commission or City Council chooses to deny the project, the decision should not be
based on potential health effects related to RF (radio frequency) emissions.
NEIGHBOR OUTREACH
Consistent with Wireless Communications Facilities Policy#8, Cingular Wireless held a
neighborhood outreach meeting at Town Hall on December 21, 2005 to answer questions
and receive comments from neighbors regarding the proposal. A notice was mailed to all
residents within 500' of the project site. The meeting was attended by Town staff,
Cingular Wireless representatives, Emergency.Communications Committee Chair Dru
Anderson, four (4) neighbors and the neighbor's attorney Jeffrey B. Hare. The day after
the meeting on December 22, 2005, attorney Jeffrey B. Hare who represents Mark Breier
and a group of property owners located in the vicinity of Town Hall submitted a letter to
the Town detailing "Issues of Concern" for the subject proposal. (Attachment 11) A
response to the letter is included in this staff report. (Attachment 12)
CEQA STATUS
Consistent with Wireless Communications Facilities Policy #5 and in conformance with
CEQA requirements, staff has prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the project. The Initial Study identified several potential impacts relating to aesthetics,
noise, and public services. Based on the analysis contained in the study, these impacts
will be reduced to a less than significant level with mitigation. A detailed analysis of the
potential impacts and mitigation measures are discussed in the Initial Study. (Attachment
#6)
A Notice of Intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was published in the Town
Crier on January 11, 2006. The notice was also submitted to the Santa Clara County
Clerks Office for a 20 day public review period which began on January 11 and will end
on January 31, 2006.
The proposed project, as conditioned, complies with the Town's uniformly applied
Zoning and Site Development Code requirements and Wireless Communication Facilities
Policies. The project will benefit the community by improving and expanding cellular
phone coverage in the area and upgrading the existing emergency radio communication
system for the Town.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Recommended Conditions of Approval
2. Findings for Approval of the Conditional Use Permit
3. Conditional Use Permit Findings prepared by the applicant dated November 2, 2005
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 9 of 13
4. Photo Simulation of the proposed communications facility
5. Cingular Wireless Three to Five Year Antenna Master Plan Application for Los
Altos Hills
6. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
7. RF Report by Hammett&Edison dated November 1,2005
8. Report on Compatibility Testing with Cingular Wireless at the EOC, Emergency
Communications Committee,November 9, 2005
9. Emails from Mark Breier, 26359 Esperanza Drive dated October 13, 23, 24, 2005
10. Email from Steve Hubbell, 26530 Conejo Court, dated October 23, 2005
11. Letter from Jeffrey B. Hare,Attorney at Law, dated December 22, 2005
12. Response to Jeffrey B. Hare dated January 12, 2006
13. Planning Commission and City Council Staff report on Wireless Communication
Facilities Policy dated July 17 and August 21, 1996
14. Wireless Communications Policy, (Approved by City Council on 8/21/96, amended
9/15/05)
15. Memo to City Council: Status of Wireless Communications Infrastructure Planning
and Improvements,November 3, 2005
16. Development plans: site,topographic, elevations
cc: Tony Kim
Town Consulting
2298 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
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Staff Report to the Planning Commission
Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 10 of 13
ATTACBN ENT 1
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WIRELESS AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
26379 Fremont Road;Lands of Los Altos Hills (Applicant: Cingular Wireless)
File#214-05-CUP-IS-ND
1. Any changes or revisions to the telecommunications facility or its use shall require
an amendment to the applicable conditional use permit(s). Additionally, the
Planning Director may, at any time, schedule a review or revocation hearing
before the Planning Commission regarding the use permit, if any condition of
approval is not being met or the facility is being used inconsistently with the
approved use or in violation of Town development codes.
2. No modifications to the approved site development plans are allowed except as
otherwise first reviewed and approved by the Planning Director or the Planning
Commission, depending on the scope of the changes.
3. The site leasing agreement with the Town shall be executed prior to acceptance of
plans for building plan check
4. The use.permit shall be renewed every five (5) years from the date of approval.
Renewal of the permit must be requested in writing, with appropriate fees,prior to
the expiration date.
5. The applicant shall submit a signed agreement to the Town, agreeing that, should
the use be discontinued by the carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than
ninety (90) days after discontinuance of the use or abandonment. The agreement
shall be drafted by the City Attorney,
and must be signed by the applicant and
submitted to the Town prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check.
6. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Town of Los Altos
Hills and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the Town of Los Altos Hills or its agents, officers, or employees to attack,
set aside, void, or annul an approval of the project to the extent such actions are
brought within the time period required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other applicable law; provided, however, that the Applicant's duty to so defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to the Town's promptly notifying
the Applicant of any said claim, action, or proceeding and the Town's full
cooperation in the defense of such actions or proceedings.
7. Upon completion of project construction,the applicant shall conduct testing of the
Cingular and emergency communications antennas to ensure satisfactory
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Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 11 of 13
operations of the facility, identify any interference requiring mitigation, and
implement mitigation measures if needed. The applicant shall be strictly liable for
interference caused by the wireless communications facilities with the Town's
emergency communication systems. The operator shall be responsible for all labor
and equipment costs for determining the source of the interference, all costs
associated with eliminating the interference, (including but not limited to
engineering analysis, filtering, and installing directional antennas).
8. The height of the tree pole shall not exceed 70'.
9. The height at top of the highest antenna shall not exceed 75'6".
10. No portions of any antennas shall extend beyond the sides or above the top of the
tree canopy.
11. The proposed tree pole shall be clad with a material resembling tree bark in
texture and shall be earth tone color with a reflectivity value not greater than 40%.
The mono-pine shall contain sufficient artificial foliage to resemble a healthy
mature pine and to adequately screen all antennas. The foliage shall start at 15 ft.
above ground level. A sample of all colors and materials shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
12. Natural landscaping including native shrubs (e.g. mazanita, toyon, etc.) with a
minimum size of 15 gallon each shall be installed around the perimeter of the tree
trunk and around the equipment shed to help integrate the facility with its
surroundings. The landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of project
construction.
13. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons)
shall be planted in a staggered manner along the north property line, as shown on
the redlined site plans to help screen the structure from the neighbor's view at
26540 Conejo Court (Lands of Bien). Each tree shall have a minimum height of
20' at installation. The landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of
project construction.
14. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons)
shall be planted in groupings of three along the west property line, as shown on
the redlined site plans to help screen the structure from the neighbor's view at
26530 Conejo Court (Lands of Hubbell). Each tree shall have a minimum height
of 20' at installation. The landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of
project construction.
15. A minimum of two (2) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons)
shall be planted in the area south of the Town pathway within the vicinity of the
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Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 12 of 13
existing generator, as shown on the redlined site plans to help screen the structure
from the neighbor's view at 26359 Esperanza Drive(Lands of Breier). The screen
trees shall be a minimum size of 36" box at installation. The landscaping shall be
installed prior to completion of project construction.
16. The applicant shall submit a landscape planting and irrigation plan to the Planning
Department for review prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. The
applicant shall coordinate with the Town's building manager and landscape
contractor to install an irrigation system and all required plantings prior to final
inspection.
17. No lights shall be installed on the communications facility or on the ground
equipment shed.
18. The Cell on Wheels (COW) shall be removed from the Town Hall property within
30 days of City Council action on the proposed project.
19. The existing 40' tall flag pole and 17' tall radio antenna north of the heritage
house shall be removed by the applicant prior to final inspection and release of
electrical power to the facility. Removal of the pole shall be coordinated with the
Town's Building Department and the Emergency Communications Committee.
20. The applicant shall submit a construction operation schedule subject to the review
and approval of the City Engineer prior to acceptance of plans for building plan
check
21. The following BAAQMD Basic Control Measures for Construction Emissions
shall be employed during project construction:
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
• Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all
trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
• Pave, apply water three times daily or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all
unpaved access roads,parking areas and staging areas at construction sites.
• Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and
staging areas at construction sites.
• Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried
onto adjacent public streets.
22. The communications facility shall comply with the Town's noise ordinance at all
times. The applicant shall perform an acoustical analysis of the ground equipment
in the storage shed to demonstrate that noise emissions from the equipment is at
or below 40dB. A report prepared by an acoustical engineer shall be submitted to
the Planning Department prior to final inspection.
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Cingular Wireless
26379 Fremont Road
January 19,2006
Page 13 of 13
23. Not later than thirty(30) days after installation and initial operation of the antenna
facility, and on or prior to January 1St of each year thereafter, testing of radio
frequency emissions shall be conducted by qualified professionals and the reports
of such testing shall be provided in writing to the Planning Department, with a
comparison of applicable Federal emission standards. If at any time the emission
levels are shown not to comply with Federal standards, the use permit shall be
scheduled for a revocation hearing before the Planning Commission.
24. All facilities and related equipment, including fences, cabinets, and poles, shall be
maintained in good repair, free from trash, debris, litter and graffiti and other
forms of vandalism, and any damage from any cause shall be repaired as soon as
reasonably possible so as to minimize occurrences of dangerous conditions or
visual blight.
25. Any, and all, areas on the project site that have the native material disturbed shall
be protected for erosion control during the rainy season and shall be replanted
prior to final inspection.
CONDITION NUMBERS 3, 5, 16 AND 20 SHALL BE COMPLETED AND
SIGNED OFF BY THE PLANNING DIRECTOR AND THE CITY ENGINEER
PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS FOR PLAN CHECK
BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
The Site Development permit is valid for one year from the approval date. All required
building permits must be obtained within that year and work on items not requiring a
building permit shall be commenced within one year and completed within two years.
Upon completion of the construction, a final inspection shall be required to be set with
the Planning and Engineering Departments two weeks prior to final building inspection
approval.
ATTACHMENT 2
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A WIRELESS AND EMERGENCY
REVIEW OF THE CINGULAR WIRELESS
THREE TO FIVE YEAR ANTENNA MASTER PLAN
LANDS OF LOS ALTOS HILLS (APPLICANT: CINGULAR WIRELESS)
26379 FREMONT ROAD; FILE#214-05-CUP-IS-ND
1. The proposed use or facility is properly located in relation to the community
as a whole,land uses,and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity.
The proposed facility is properly located in relation to the community as a whole,
land uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity. The facility will
significant improve Cingular Wireless's service coverage to this area of the Town
including Fremont Road and the surrounding residential neighborhoods to the
north, south and east. In addition, the project is ideally located on an institutional
_- property (Town Hall) and the proposed communications facility is compatible
with the land use. In fact, the Town's Wireless Communications Policy, accords
the highest siting priority to Town owned properties.
The proposed facility is strategically located next to the Town's Emergency
Operations Center and will provide essential wireless phone coverage and
emergency radio (ham) communications during emergencies and disasters when
traditional landline telephones may not be available.
The Cingular Wireless and the Town's emergency communications system will be
collocated on one tower (a 70' tall tree pole) to reduce the aesthetic impacts of
having multiple towers on one site and result in the removal of an existing radio
tower.
2. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, walls and fences, parking,
loading, landscaping, and such other features as may be required by this
chapter or, will be needed to assure that the proposed use will be reasonably
compatible with the land uses normally permitted in the surrounding area.
The proposed facility is located on the 2.72 acre Town Hall Center site, 73' from
the north property line, 61.4' from the east property line, and 115' from the west
property line. The antenna tower will be located approximately 120' away from
the nearest residence. Furthermore, the proposed antenna tower will be disguised
as a pine tree to blend in with the existing vegetation in the area. A minimum of
fourteen (14) larger specimen trees will be planted around the project site to
further mitigate view impacts to the adjacent neighbors. Ancillary ground
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equipment for the wireless antennas will be housed within an existing
storage/cutting shed. The proposed emergency communications antennas will be
connected to equipment in the existing Emergency Operations Center (Heritage
House).
3. The site for the proposed use will be served by streets and highways of
adequate width and pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic
generated by the proposed use.
The proposed unmanned wireless and emergency communications facility would
not generate any significant increase in vehicular traffic or require additional
parking on site. Cingular Wireless maintenance personnel will visit the site
approximately once a month to service and maintain the facility. The
maintenance visits will not increase traffic congestion or create any significant
adverse impact to parking on site.
4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the
permitted use thereof.
The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting properties because the
project produces no noise, light, traffic impacts or impacts to air and water
quality. Potential visual impacts to the site and surroundings have been mitigated
with measures that meet or-exceed the.requirements of the Site Development
Ordinance section 10-2.805 "Landscaping, Size and Placement" and the Town's
Wireless Communications Policies. The proposed use will result in the
production of RF emissions. However, these emissions are regulated by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A condition of project of approval
requires that the applicant submit annual FCC RF compliance reports prepared by
a licensed RF Engineer who must attest that the facility remains in compliance
with FCC regulations.
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Findings
1) Cingular Wireless currently operates seven unmanned wireless facilities within in the
Town of Los Altos Hills.Due for a number of reasons large sections of Town are
under served.
During our site selection process we attempt to locate Cingular facilities that are most
compatible with surrounding uses and general.Typically, in predominantly
residential areas we search for lands used for civic purposes,commercial,office or
public or private utility.
We feel that the proposed use would be compatible with scale and character of the
area.Town,Hall is a public space that is well landscaped that can accommodate the
proposed use.Furthermore,since Town Hall is a public space we realize the demand
for cell phone coverage in the general area for personal reasons as well as for
business. With the installation of this site,we believe that Cingular's coverage in the
immediate and general area surrounding Town Hall would dramatically improve.
2) For the proposed use, Cingular radio frequency engineers have determined through
testing that the proposed antennas would need to operate at an effective height of
approximately 70 feet above grade.The determination is that 70 feet is necessary for
the antennas to have a clear line-of-site to the proposed coverage area.Due to the
natural topography and existing tall trees the necessary height required for this site to
operate effectively is 70 feet.
We have designed the proposal to be unobtrusive, setback from residential uses and
painted to match so that it blends in with the existing surrounding environment.
The proposed use would not be the primary use of the subject property. We feel that
with the limited occupied square footage of the proposed use makes the proposal
accessory to the primary public use.Therefore,we feel that an accessory use of this
scale would be reasonably compatible with the existing land use of the area.
3) The proposed unmanned wireless facility would not create any significant or
noticeable automobile or foot traffic. On average, one or two Cingular technicians
would visit the site for ordinary maintenance and to ensure effective operation of the
facility.
4) The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the permitted use
thereof. The proposal has been scaled and designed to be unobtrusive and blend in
with existing character of the vicinity. The proposal will improve Cingular's wireless
service in the Town of Los Altos Hills.This service will provide additional means of
communication and can be used in the event of an emergency when traditional
landline telephones may not be available.In addition,this service is used by many
local businesses of all sizes and in many types of industries,thereby enhancing local
businesses. This facility will operate in full compliance with the FCC's guidelines
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT TITLE: Cingular Wireless Communications Facility at Town Hall
PREPARED BY: Debbie Pedro, AICP, Senior Planner
NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROJECT SPONSOR:
Tony Kim (Agent for Cingular Wireless)
Town Consulting
2298 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
LOCATION OF PROJECT: 26379 Fremont Road,Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit to allow an
unmanned wireless and emergency communications facility
consisting of three (3)pairs of panel antennas and four(4)
emergency communications antennas mounted on a 70' tall
artificial tree pole with associated ground equipment at Town
Hall. A 5'6" emergency radio antenna is proposed to be installed
on top of the 70' pole for a total height of 75'6."
FINDING: The Town of Los Altos Hills has completed a review of the
proposed project, and on the basis of the attached Initial Study,
has determined that the project, as mitigated, will reduce impacts
to a less than significant level.
MITIGATION MEASURES INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT TO AVOID
POTENTIALLY SIGNICIANT EFFECTS:
I-c. Aesthetics
1. The proposed 70' tall tree pole shall be clad with a material resembling tree bark in
texture and shall be earth tone color with a reflectivity value not greater than 40%. The
mono-pine shall contain sufficient artificial foliage to resemble a healthy mature pine and
to screen all antennas. A sample of all colors and materials shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
2. Natural landscaping including native shrubs (e.g. mazanita, toyon, etc.) with a minimum
size of 15 gallon each shall be installed around the perimeter of the tree trunk and around
the equipment shed to help integrate the facility with its surroundings. The landscaping
shall be installed prior to completion of project construction.
3. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons) shall be
planted in a staggered manner along the north property line, as shown on the redlined site
plans to help screen the structure from the neighbor's view at 26540 Conejo Court (Lands
of Bien). Each tree shall have a minimum height of 20' at installation. The landscaping
shall be installed prior to completion of project construction.
4. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons) shall be
planted in groupings of three along the west property line, as shown on the redlined site
plans to help screen the structure from the neighbor's view at 26530 Conejo Court (Lands
of Hubbell). Each tree shall have a minimum height of 20' at installation. The
landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of project construction.
5. A minimum of two (2) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons) shall be
planted in the area south of the Town pathway within the vicinity of the existing
generator, as shown on the redlined site plans to help screen the- structure from the
neighbor's view at 26359 Esperanza Drive (Lands of Breier). The screen trees shall be a
minimum size of 36" box at installation. The landscaping shall be installed prior to
completion of project construction.
XI-d.Noise
6. Interim construction noise impacts can be reduced to less than significant by
adherence to the Town of Los Altos Hills policies of 8:OOAM to 5:30PM hours of
operation on Monday through Friday, 9:OOAM to 5:30PM on Saturday, and no
construction on Sundays or Holidays.
XIII-a.Public Services
7. Upon completion of project construction, the applicant shall conduct testing of the
Cingular and emergency communications antennas to ensure satisfactory operations
of the facility, identify any interference requiring mitigation, and implement
mitigation measures if needed.
Carl Cahill,Planning Director Date
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
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INITIAL STUDY
' Environmental Checklist and Evaluation
In accordance with the policies regarding implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act
tof 1970, this document, combined with the attached supporting data, constitutes the initial study on the
subject project. This initial study provides the basis for the determination of whether the project may
have a significant effect on the environment. If it is determined that the project may have a significant
effect on the environment, an environmental impact report will be prepared which focuses on the areas
of concern identified by this initial study. If it is determined that the project would not have a
significant effect on the environment, it is eligible for a Negative Declaration. If it is determined that the
proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, however, the significant effects of
the project have been reduced to a less-than-significant level because revisions in the project have been
' made by or agreed to by the project applicant, then the project would be eligible for a Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
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Project Location 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Project Sponsor� \` Tony Kim(Agent for Cingular Wireless)
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communications facility consisting of three(3)pairs of panel antennas and four(4) emergency
communications antennas mounted on a 70' tall artificial tree pole with associated ground equipment
' at Town Hall. A 5'6" emergency radio antenna is proposed to be installed on top of the 70' pole for a
total height of 75'6."
The proposed communications facility will be located immediately behind the north side of the
Emergency Operation Center(Heritage House) in the existing old apricot orchard. (See attached site
plan diagram and aerial photo-Figures A and B)
Surrounding Land TTses'and Setting
' The subject property is a 2.72 acre parcel located on the west side of Fremont Road near the junction
of Concepcion Road. There are four existing single-story buildings on the property including the
Town Hall Center,the Purissima Hills Water District office,the Town's Emergency Operation Center
(Heritage House), and an open farm equipment storage shed. The property terrain is flat with less than
10% slope. Surrounding uses include single-family residences on adjacent 1-acre properties to the
west and north, and single-family homes across Esperanza Drive to the south and across Fremont
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
' The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
' [ZI Aesthetics ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ Air Quality
❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology/Soils
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This Initial study has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Information and
conclusions in the Initial Study are based upon staff research and the Town's General Plan and Municipal Code.
DETERMINATION
' On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE ❑
' DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not be a
significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project.A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
' I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environment,but at least one effect I)
t has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)has been ❑
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,if the effect is a
"potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL
' IMPACT REPORT is required,but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL NOT
be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects(a)have been analyzed adequately ❑
' in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and(b)have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that
earlier EIR,including revisions or mi igation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Signature: Date: January 11,2006
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' Would the project:
a)Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1,2, 3, 7
' b)Substantially damage scenic resources,including,but not 1 2 3
limited to,trees,rock outcroppings,and historic buildings ❑ ❑ ❑ Q 4, 5
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c)Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality 2,3,4,
of the site and its surroundings? ❑ ❑ ❑ 8, 9
' d)Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 3, 5
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DISCUSSION:
' The proposed project is a wireless and emergency communications facility that consists of three (3)pairs
of Cingular Wireless panel antennas and four (4) emergency communications (ham) antennas mounted
on a 18" diameter x 70' tall tree pole. Ancillary ground equipment for the wireless antennas will be
housed in a 12' x 17' area within a 17'W x 35'L existing storage shed approximately 60' west of the tree
pole. The emergency communications equipment will remain in the existing Emergency Operations
' Center (Heritage House). The proposed facility is designed for collocating one cellular carrier(Cingular
Wireless) with the Town's emergency communications antenna system. All proposed antennas are
designed to be concealed within the tree canopy and no antennas will extend beyond the side or above
the top of any tree branches.
Pursuant to the Town's Wireless Communications Policy, a Cell On Wheels (COW) furnished by
' Cingular Wireless was authorized to be placed on the project site. The purpose of the COW was to
provide residents and the Town with a visual reference of the general location and height of the
' permanent structure and to evaluate the potential aesthetics impacts of the proposed facility; to provide
temporary cellular service for the area and to demonstrate the extent of the improved'service coverage
around the project area; and to allow the Emergency Communications Committee to test the proposed
' facility for possible interference with the Town's emergency communications (ham) antennas.
a) Scenic Vista-According to the Los Altos Hills General Plan Scenic Highways Element, Fremont
' Road is an"Intercommunity Scenic Road." As one of the primary entrances to the Town,the low
density residential use and open space along Fremont Road sets the character of the community
and help establish a"rural flavor"of the Town. The proposed antennas will be concealed within a
' 70' tall tree pole (75'6"measured to the top of the branch) located 61.4' from the east properly
line. The distance of the tree pole from the road,the existing public buildings including the new
27' tall Town Hall, and the row of existing mature trees lining the eastern boundary of the
' property will obscure the view of the proposed facility from Fremont Road. The tree pole design
will also ensure that the facility blends in as much as possible with the surrounding environment
' and does not substantially alter or degrade the scenic character of the Fremont Road corridor. (See
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FINDING: The impact to the scenic vista is less than significant because the proposed tree pole will
be obscured and blend in with the existing buildings and landscaping around the project site.
' MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
' b) Scenic Highway-The proposed project area does not include any physical features that would be
defined as visual resources and the project site is not located within the vicinity of a designated
' State scenic highway.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact to a scenic highway as one does not exist within the
vicinity of the project area.
MITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
' c) Visual Degradation—As demonstrated by the COW,the antenna tower would at least be visible
from vantage points around the surrounding properties and streets and may have the potential to
degrade existing visual character or quality of the site and its surrounding area. To mitigate this
potential visual impact, the project applicant is proposing to conceal all of the antennas in a custom
made tree pole with full bark exterior and dense foliage strategically placed to minimize the
visibility of the antennas installed within the tree canopy.
' Pursuant to the Town's Wireless Communications Policy, collocation of communications facilities is
encouraged to the maximum extent feasible, as long as it is technologically compatible and does not
substantially increase visual impacts. The project applicant has worked with the Town's Emergency
Communications Committee and determined that a tower with a minimum height of 70' will be able
to collocate both the Cingular Wireless and the Town's emergency communications antennas.
' However, due to the number of antennas proposed and the limited space on the tree pole, it is
unlikely that a second cellular carrier will be able to collocate on the 70' tall tree pole.
' As a result of this project,the wireless and emergency communications antennas will be collocated
on a single pole and reduce the aesthetic impacts of having multiple towers on one site. Furthermore,
' the existing 17' ham radio antenna currently mounted on a 40' tall flag pole west of the Heritage
House will be removed to reduce clutter on the property.
' The ground equipment for the wireless antennas will be installed inside an existing storage/cutting
shed approximately 60' west of the proposed tree pole and will generally not be visible from off site.
A 4' high wood screen will be constructed on the east and west sides of the equipment shed with
' additional shrubs planted in front of the screens to help soften the view of the equipment shelter. The
equipment for the emergency communications antennas will remain in the Emergency Operations
Center(Heritage House), completely out of public view.
' There are three residential properties adjacent to the project site that may have potential visual
impacts from the facility. The nearest neighbor is located to the north at 26540 Conejo Court(Lands
' of Bien) where the proposed tree pole will be located approximately 120' from the residence. A
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second house is located approximately 180' feet away to the west at 26530 Conejo Court(Lands of
Hubbell). The third house at 26359 Esperanza Drive (Lands of Breier) is located approximately 330'
away in the southwest direction. (See attached aerial map-Figure D) Although portions of the tree
pole will be visible from various areas in or around the subject homes, existing fir, eucalyptus, and
redwood trees along the property lines will help break up the view of the proposed structure. In
addition to the camouflage afforded by the tree pole design, a project condition of approval will
require the installation of additional landscaping including fast growing specimen size evergreen
trees of at least 20' tall at installation along the north and west property lines.
' FINDING: The impact to the visual character of the site and its surroundings will be reduced to less
than significant with the implementation of mitigation measures including the use of a tree pole design
and installation of additional screening. Consistent with Section 10-2.805 of the Los Altos Hills
' Municipal Code,the number and size at maturity of plants required to screen and break up the outline of
structures are scaled to the size of the structures and the siting angles from prospective viewing points,
the types of building materials used, and the color scheme of the structure. The shape, outline, color, and
' form of the proposed facility will be rendered unobtrusive when viewed from any location off-site at the
time landscaping has matured.
' MITIGATION: To mitigate the visual impacts of the proposed facility, project conditions of approval
shall require the following:
1. The proposed 70' tall tree pole shall be clad with a material resembling tree bark in texture and
shall be earth tone color with a reflectivity value not greater than 40%. The mono-pine shall
' contain sufficient artificial foliage to resemble a healthy mature pine and to screen all antennas.
A sample of all colors and materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department
prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
2. Natural landscaping including native shrubs (e.g. mazanita, toyon, etc.) with a minimum size of
15 gallon each shall be installed around the perimeter of the tree trunk and around the equipment
' shed to help integrate the facility with its surroundings. The landscaping shall be installed prior
to completion of project construction.
' 3. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons) shall be planted
in a staggered manner along the north property line, as shown on the redlined site plan to help
screen the tree pole from the neighbor's view at 26540 Conejo Court (Lands of Bien). (See
' Figure E) Each tree shall have a minimum height of 20' at installation. The landscaping shall be
installed prior to completion of project construction.
' 4. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia sempervirons) shall be planted
in groupings of three along the west property line, as shown on the redlined site plan to help
' screen the tree pole from the neighbor's view at 26530 Conejo Court (Lands of Hubbell). (See
Figure E) Each tree shall have a minimum height of 20' at installation. The landscaping shall be
installed prior to completion of project construction.
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planted in the area south of the Town pathway within the vicinity of the existing generator, as
shown on the redlined site plan to help screen the tree pole from the neighbor's view at 26359
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1 d) Light and Glare-No lights will be allowed on or around the tree pole or in the ground level
equipment area.
1 FENDING: Ther
p oject will have no impact regarding light and glare as no lighting is allowed for
the proposed facility.
MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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H.AGRICULTURE RESOURCES Significant SignificLess ThanNo
Im act with Significant Im ct Source
' — Mitigation Impact
Inked
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,lead agencies may refer to
' the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model(1997)prepared by the California Dept.of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland,Unique Farmland,or Farmland of
Statewide Importance(Farmland),as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring ❑ 6, 10
Program of the California Resources Agency,to non-
agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a
4,6,8
' Williamson Act contract? LJ L3 L3
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,due to LJ
their location or nature,could result in conversion of Farmland, LJ LJ4,6
' to non-agricultural use?
DISCUSSION:
' a Prime Farmland-The site is not classified Prime Farmland Unique q Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance.
b) Williamson Act-Per the Los Altos Hills zoning ordinance,wireless and emergency communications
facilities is an allowable use under the R-A(Residential-Agricultural) zoning district. Furthermore,
the subject site is not under Williamson Act Contract.
c) Conversion of Farmland-There are no existing agricultural uses on the site. Therefore,the project
will not result in the conversion of any farmland to a non-agricultural use.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on agricultural resources.
MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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Potentially Less Than
Significant Less Than
III.AIR QUALITY Siiscant No
impact with Simificant Im ct Source
' �— Mitigation Impact
In�cated
Where available,the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.Would the project:
' a)Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air LJ 5, 11, 12
quality plan? Ll J
b)Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to L] ❑ ❑ 1-7f 1,2,4,
an existing or projected air quality violation? LTJ 5, 11, 12
c)Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
' criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air J Ll5, 11, 12
quality standard(including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d)Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant L 4,5
concentrations? LJ L3
e)Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of J 4, 5
people?
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DISCUSSION:
a-e)Long Term Air Emissions-The proposed facility will create no air emissions and the project does
not involve the installation of any new long-term sources of air pollutants.
Short Term Air Emissions-Air pollutants resulting from the temporary construction activities
including excavation, grading,vehicle travel on paved and unpaved surfaces, and vehicle and
' equipment exhaust will increase during the construction of the tower and ground level equipment.
However,basic control measures recommended by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
will be employed which will ensure that any air pollutant emissions from construction activities
' would remain insignificant. The following BAAQMD Basic Control Measures for Construction
Emissions will be required as conditions of approval for this project:
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
• Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at
least two feet of freeboard.
• Pave, apply water three times daily or apply(non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access
roads,parking areas and staging areas at construction sites.
' • Sweep daily(with water sweepers) all paved access roads,parking areas and staging areas at
construction sites.
• Sweep streets daily(with water sweepers)if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent public streets.
FINDING: The impact to air quality resources will be less than significant.
' MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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Significant Less Than
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Signi cant with Significant im°ct Source
lWact
Mitigation Impact inn
lncoroorated
' Would the project:
a)Have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through
habitat modifications,on any species identified as a candidate, 3, 13,
' sensitive,or special status species in local or regional plans, ❑ ❑ ❑ 14, 15
policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service?
b)Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or 13, 14,
regional plans,policies,regulations or by the California ❑ ❑ ❑ 15
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c)Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.) ❑ ❑ ❑ 1, 15
' through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption,or
other means?
d)Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
' resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with Ll Ll LJ 15
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e)Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources,such as a tree preservation policy or ❑ ❑ ❑ Q 7,8
ordinance?
t)Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan,Natural Community Conservation Plan,or L3 L3 LJ 7 8
other approved local,regional,or state habitat conservation
plan?
DISCUSSION:
' a-d) The project site is not located within the vicinity of any creeks or environmentally sensitive habitat.
The nearest major creek-Barron Creek, is located approximately 600 feet from this parcel. The
' State Department of Fish& Game Natural Diversity Database maps do not identify any rare or
endangered species on or in vicinity of the site. In addition,no serpentine soils, wetlands, or
riparian habitat, which are associated with a number of special status species, are found on the site.
No heritage oak trees exist within the project vicinity. There are no known rare or endangered
plants in the affected project area.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on biological resources.
MITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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Significant Less Than No
Si ifm scant
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES hn act �'!� Significant Im—
ct Source
Mitigation Impact �a
' Incoc�orated
Would the project:
' a)Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,4, 5
historical resource as defined in'15064.5?
b)Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of anLl ❑ ❑ 3,4,5
archaeological resource pursuant to'15064.5?
c)Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontologicalL3 ❑ LJ3,4, 5
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
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d)Disturb any human remains,including those interred outside of formal 3,4,5
cemeteries? ❑ ❑ ❑
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DISCUSSION:
a-d) No historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5 of the Public Resources Code will be altered
or affected by the proposed project. There are no previously recorded archaeological sites noted in
' the project area. However, in the event that archaeological remains or artifacts are uncovered
during construction activities, work shall be stopped and a qualified archaeologist called out to
survey the site and provide recommendations. The recommendations of the archaeologist shall be
followed and all related costs shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
FINDING: The project will have no impact on cultural resources.
NHTIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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Significant —
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS � aet with si iscant ct source
�_ Mitigation Impact --
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Would the project:
' a)Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse
effects,including the risk of loss,injury,or death involving:
i)Rupture of a known earthquake fault,as delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other 16
substantial evidence of a known fault?Refer to Division of
' Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii)Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ LJ ❑ 16
iii)Seismic-related ground failure,including liquefaction? Ll ❑ ❑ Q 16
iv)Landslides? J J L 16
b)Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Ll ❑ J 1, 3, 5
c)Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable,or that
would become unstable as a result of the project,and L 16, 17
potentially result in on or off-site landslide,lateral spreading, LJ L3
subsidence,liquefaction or collapse?
d)Be located on expansive soil,as defined in Table 18-1-B of
' the Uniform Building Code(1994),creating substantial risks L3 Ll16, 17
to life or property?
' e)Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of LJ
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where LJ L33,4,24
sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
' DISCUSSION:
a, c, d) The subject property does not lie within a geologic or seismic hazard zone according to the
' Town's Geotechnical and Seismic Hazard Zones Map. The project does not include the
construction of any habitable structure. Furthermore,the project shall require a building permit
and must comply with all applicable building code requirements.
b) The project will be located on relatively level ground. The amount of grading required for the construction of
the facility will be approximately minimal. To minimize the potential for erosion on the site,the project is
subject to grading and erosion control standards set forth by the Engineering Department and construction
drawings and plans shall be prepared and stamped by a licensed structural engineer.
e) The project does not involve the construction or alteration of any septic or sewer system.
FINDING: The project will have no impact on geology and soils resources.
MITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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VII.HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Si ificant Si�ificant Less Than No
Im act with Significant Impact
Source
_� Mitigation Impact —
In rated
' Would the project:
a)Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment throughL3 ❑ ❑ 1, 3,4,5
the routine transport,use,or disposal of hazardous materials?
b Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment n
reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the ❑ Ll 1, 3,4,5
release of hazardous materials into the environment?
c)Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials,substances,or waste within one-quarter Ll LJ ❑ 1, 3,4,5
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d)Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code ❑ ❑ ❑ 18
Section 65962.5 and,as a result,would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment?
' e)For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where
such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a publicL3 ❑ LJ9 19
airport or public use airport,would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
f)For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working LJ L3LJ 9, 19
in the project area?
g)Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adoptedLl ❑ LJ20
' emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h)Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury
or death involving wildland fires,including where wildlandsL3 ❑ ❑ 2,4, 5
' are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
' DISCUSSION:
a-c) The project will not involve the use or transportation of hazardous materials.
' d) The project site is not listed in the Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste and
Substance Sites List.
e-f) The project site is not located within any airport land-use referral area or near any air strip or airport.
g) The project will not interfere with the Town's Emergency Operations plan. In fact,the installation
' of the four(4)proposed emergency communications antennas will improve radio communications
during emergencies and disasters.
' h) The project site is not located in a wildland area.
FINDING: The project will have no impact on hazards and hazardous materials resources.
' MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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Significant Less Than
Si�rificant No
VIII.HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Imact with Significant Im ct Source
p Miti ation 1pact
Incorporated
Would the project:
' a)Violate any water,quality standards or waste discharge J J 1, 3, 5
requirements?
' b)Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially
with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in
aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level Ll Li L 3,5
(e.g.,the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to
' a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses
for which permits have been granted)?
c)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or
area,including through the alteration of the course of a stream J 3, 5
or river,in a manner which would result in substantial erosion
or siltation on-or off-site?
d)Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, L 3, 15
or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a Ll J
manner which would result in flooding on-or off-site?
e)Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems L3 Ll3, 5
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f)Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ Ll J 3, 5
g)Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped
on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Ll Ll L 3, 15,21
' Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h)Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which LJ R1 3, 15,21
would impede of redirect flood flows? Ll J
i)Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,injury LJ
or death involving flooding,including flooding as a result of Ll Ll3,4, 5
the failure of a levee or dam?
j)Inundation by seiche,tsunami,or mudflow? J Ll L 3,4, 5
DISCUSSION:
I ' a j) There are no major waterways located on or within the vicinity of the property. The project site is
not within an area of 100-year flood according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). The project will not result in degradation of water quality or excess runoff, and no water
source is required to service the proposed facility.
FINDING. The project will have no impact on Hydrology or water quality resources.
MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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IX.LAND USE AND PLANNING Im act with Significant l ct Source
�— Mitieation Impact
In�rated
' Would the project:
a)Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,4,5
b)Conflict with any applicable land use plan,policy,or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project 3,5, 7,
(including,but not limited to the general plan,specific plan, ❑ ❑ ❑ 23,24
local coastal program,or zoning ordinance)adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
Fc)Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or �( 3,4, 7
natural community conservation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑
' DISCUSSION:
' a) Physical Division of Community- The project would not create any physical barrier that would
divide the established community.
b) Land Use Plan or Policy- The current General Plan land use designation of the subject property is
Institutions (Town Hall) and the zoning is R-A(Residential Agricultural). Per Section 10-1.703
(h)(2) of the Los Altos Hills Municipal Code, communications facility is a permitted use within the
R-A zoning district subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. In addition,the project will
not change the existing land use and is not in conflict with any land use plans or policies.
Wireless Communications Policy#1 (Priorities for Siting)-Wireless communication facilities
shall generally be located on properties with priority as follows: a) Town-owned properties; b)
Foothill College; c)water tanks; d) other public or quasi-public facilities, such as schools or
churches; and e) residential properties of at least ten (10) acres. According to the Town's
Wireless Communications Policy, since the Town's land use is virtually entirely residential, wireless
communications facilities will be most appropriately located on public or institutional sites. Town-
owned properties are specified as the number one priority location for siting such facilities. The
proposed facility is located on northern part of the Town Hall property approximately 30' north of
the Town's Emergency Operation Center(Heritage House).
Wireless Communications Policy#2 (Siting on Residential Parcels)-Wireless communication
facilities may be permitted on properties used for residential purposes or vacant parcels
intended for residential use if the residential property owner provides written consent and
significant visual impacts are mitigated. The proposed project is not sited on a residential parcel.
' Wireless Communications Policy#3 (Collocation) -Collocation of wireless communication
facilities with other facilities is encouraged to the maximum extent feasible, as long as the
collocation is technologically compatible and does not substantially increase visual impacts.
The Town will generally require as a condition of approval for any conditional use permit that
the applicant permit collocation of other facilities, subject to technological constraints and
Town review. Collocation of wireless communication facilities with other facilities is encouraged
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to the maximum extent feasible, as long as the collocation is technologically compatible and does not
' substantially increase visual impacts. Cingular Wireless is proposing a facility that is designed to
accommodate a cellular carrier as well as the Town's emergency communications systems. The
Emergency Communications Committee has performed testing on the temporary cellular facility
(COW)to determine whether there is potential interference at radio frequencies between the
Cingular antennas and the Ham equipment in the Emergency Operation Center(EOC). In their
report dated November 9, 2005, the committee concluded that collocating the Town's emergency
antennas on a common tower with the Cingular wireless antennas is not expected to cause any
degrading interference to the use of the Ham emergency communications systems. With regard to
visual impacts, collocation of the facilities will not substantially increase visual impacts because all
the antennas are designed to be located within the canopy of the artificial tree and will not extend
beyond the side or above the top of any tree branches.
Wireless Communications Policy#4 (Landscape Screening and Color) -Landscape screening
shall be required by the Town to minimize the visual impacts of wireless communication
facilities. Poles, antennas, and equipment buildings should be painted to blend with the
surrounding environment and/or buildings to further minimize visual impacts.Existing
vegetation on the property includes non-natives tree specimens such as eucalyptus,pines,redwoods,
and the remnants of an old apricot orchard. To minimize the visual impacts of the proposed
communications facility,the wireless and emergency communications antennas will be mounted on a
70' tall pole disguised as a pine tree with full bark and dense foliage. The tree pole will blend in
with the vegetation on site and would be less readily visible from surrounding properties and streets.
Additional screening, including the installation of specimen size evergreen trees, will be required
along the north and west property line to help screen the facility from the adjacent properties.
Wireless Communications Policy#5 (Environmental Review) -A Negative Declaration will
' typically be prepared for review of proposed wireless communication facilities,with special
attention to the visual impacts of the facilities. Categorical exemptions may be used where
facilities are collocated with or would be minimal additions to existing structures,with
' negligible additional visual impact. An initial study and mitigated negative declaration has been
prepared for this project.
' Wireless Communications Policy#6 (Antenna Master Plans)-Any applicant for a wireless
communication facility site shall submit applications,to the best of their knowledge,for all
sites anticipated to be required by the carrier for a three(3) to five(5)year period, and the
' requests shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council as a master plan
application. Pursuant to the policy, Cingular Wireless has submitted a three (3)to five (5)year
Antennas Master Plan showing existing and anticipated future facilities within the Town and its
' vicinity for review by the Planning Commission and City Council.
Wireless Communications Policy#7 (Terms of Permits and Abandonment of Sites) -
' Conditional use permits for wireless communication facilities shall be established for periods
not to exceed five(5)years, at which time renewal of the permit must be requested by the
applicant. More frequent review of the operation of the permit may be made a condition of
approval. Approval will also require a written agreement from the applicant that, should the
use be discontinued by the carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than ninety (90) days
after discontinuance of the use or abandonment. Such a provision shall also be included in
any lease with the Town for use of Town lands for wireless communications facilities. The
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Town may require bonding or other surety to assure the removal of such facilities. The
' requirements for limiting the terms of the conditional use permit and abandonment of the site is
included in the conditions of approval of the project.
fWireless Communications Policy#8 (Neighborhood Outreach) -Wireless communication firms
shall, at the time of application for permits, demonstrate efforts which have been made to
inform neighboring residents of the proposed facilities, such as conducting meetings, or
mailing fact sheets and/or letters, etc. to neighbors. To inform neighboring residents of the
proposed project, Cingular Wireless held a neighborhood outreach meeting at Town Hall on
December 21, 2005. Notices for the neighborhood meeting were mailed to all residents within 500'
of the project site.
c) Conflict with Conservation Plans - The project site is not located within an area where there is an
established habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan.
FINDING: The project will have no impacts on land use.
MITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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X. MINERAL RESOURCES with Significant Inact Source
Impact Mitigation
Would the project: Impact
' a)Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource
that would be of value to the region and the residents of the L Ll2,4,5
state?
' b)Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general J Ll2,4, 5
plan,specific plan or other land use plan?
' DISCUSSION:
ra-b) There are no known mineral resources within the project area.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on mineral resources.
NIITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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XI.NOISE Impact With Si ificant Impact Source
' M fi ation Impact —
Inc orated
Would the project result in:
a)Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess
of standards established in the local general plan or noise ❑ LlQ ❑ 3, 8
ordinance,or applicable standards of other agencies?
' b)Exposure of persons to or generation of excessiveLJ ❑ LJ3 8
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c)A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels mi Ll ❑ ❑ 3, 8
the project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
d)A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels ❑ n( Ll ❑ 3 8
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? I 1
e)For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where
such a plan has not been adopted,within two miles of a public ❑ ❑ ❑ 9, 19
airport or public use airport,would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
0 For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to ❑ LJLJ 9, 19
excessive noise levels?
DISCUSSION:
' a) The proposed equipment operating at full capacity will not generate noise level that exceeds the
Town's noise limits. When installation of the facility is complete,the applicant will conduct an
acoustical analysis of the equipment to demonstrate compliance with the Town's noise ordinance.
' b-c)The wireless and emergency communications facility will not generate any permanent excessive
groundborne vibrations or noise.
' e-f)The project site is not located within any airport land-use referral area or near any air strip or airport.
' d) Temporary construction noise levels during the installation of the wireless and emergency
communications facility will periodically exceed the Town's noise limit of 50dB during the day
on and adjacent to the project site. Building activities will be required to adhere to Town of Los
' Altos Hills policy on hours of construction, short-term noise resulting from the construction
project will not present a significant impact to neighboring property owners. The project itself
will not create any significant permanent noise impacts.
' FINDING: The project will have less than significant impact with the implementation of noise
mitigation measures.
MITIGATION: Interim construction noise impacts will be reduced to less than significant by
adherence to the Town of Los Altos Hills policies of 8:OOAM to 5:30PM hours of construction operation
' on Monday through Friday, 9:OOAM to 5:30PM on Saturday, and no construction on Sundays or
Holidays.
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XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING IIm aet with significant im ct source
—� Mitigation Impact —tea
Incorporated
' Would the project:
a)Induce substantial population growth in an area,either
' directly(for example,by proposing new homes and LJ J L 3,4, 5
businesses)or indirectly(for example,through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
' b)Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing Ll Ll3,4,5
elsewhere?
c)Displace substantial numbers of people,necessitating the 3,4, 5
construction of replacement housing elsewhere? LJ LJ U
DISCUSSION:
' a) No impacts are anticipated as no housing is proposed.
b-c) The project is located within the Town Hall property and will not result in the displacement of
' existing housing or people.
FINDING: The project will have no impact on population and housing.
MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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XIII.PUBLIC SERVICES si igp ficant N°
Impact ��� Significant Im ct Source
' Mitigation Impact
Inked
a)Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
' altered governmental facilities,need for new or physically altered governmental facilities,the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts,in order to maintain acceptable service ratios,response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
' Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,5
Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,5
Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3, 5
Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,5
Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3, 5,23
' DISCUSSION:
a) Public Services-Fire Police, Schools,Parks: The proposed project will not require the expansion or
alteration to the existing Town Hall facilities or the provision of public services (fire,police, schools,
or parks) as no new housing or habitable structures is proposed.
' Public Services-Other Public Facilities (Emergency Operations Center): The Cingular
antennas will be collocated with the Town's emergency communications (ham)radio antennas
on the proposed tree pole north of the Town's Emergency Operation Center(EOC). Installation
' of the emergency communications antennas will help provide reliable radio communications
during emergencies and disasters. The Emergency Communications Committee has performed
testing on the temporary cellular facility(COV )to determine that collocating the Town's
emergency antennas on a common tower with the Cingular wireless antennas is not expected to
cause any degrading interference to the use of the Ham emergency communications systems.
However, in the unlikely event that interference shall occur,mitigation measures including
' proper positioning of the antennas and the installation of a simple transmitter and/or receiver
filters will enable satisfactory operations of both facilities. It is recommended that testing be
conducted once Cingular is ready to commence operations to identify any interference requiring
' mitigation.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on population and housing.
MITIGATION: The applicant shall conduct testing of the Cingular and emergency communications
' antennas to ensure satisfactory operations of the facility, identify any interference requiring
mitigation, and implement mitigation measures if needed.
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Potentially Less Than
Significant Less Than
Significant No
XIV. RECREATION Impact with S' '�'ficaz't Impact Source
' Mitigation lWact
Incorporated
' a)Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood
and regional parks or other recreational facilities such thatLl ❑ ❑ 2, 3,4,
substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur 5,6
' or be accelerated?
b)Does the project include recreational facilities or require the 2, 3,4,
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which ❑ ❑ ❑ 5, 6
might have an adverse gh v se physical effect on the environment.
DISCUSSION:
a) The subject property is not located within or near any parks or recreational facilities. Furthermore,the
' project will not result in an increased use of parks or recreational facilities in the Town because no
new housing is proposed.
i ' b) The project does not involve the construction or expansion of any recreational facilities.
FINDING: The project will have no impact on recreation resources no new housing is proposed.
' MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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I ' Potentially Less Than
Significant Less Than
Significant No
i '
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC Impact With significant �ct source- Mitigation Impact
In
Would the project:
a)Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to
the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system(i.e., 3,4, 5,
result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle ❑ ❑ ❑ 24
trips,the volume to capacity ratio on roads,or congestion at
intersections)?
b)Exceed,either individually or cumulatively,a level of service 3,4, 5,
standard established by the county congestion management ❑ ❑ ❑ Q 24
agency for designated roads or highways?
' c)Result in a change in air traffic patterns,including either an 3,4,5,
increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in ❑ ❑ ❑ 24
substantial safety risks?
' d)Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature(e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections)or incompatible uses ❑ L3LJ 3,4, 5
(e.g.,farm equipment)?
e)Result in inadequate emergency access? LJ ❑ ❑ 2,3,4,
5
f)Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ ❑ ❑ 3,4, 5
g)Conflict with adopted policies,plans,or programs supportingL3 ❑ ❑ 3,4,5
' alternative transportation(e.g.,bus turnouts,bicycle racks)?
DISCUSSION:
1 a-f) The proposed project is an unmanned wireless and emergency communications facility. Cingular
Wireless maintenance personnel will visit the site once a month for a period of two to four hours to
' service and maintain the facility. The maintenance visits will not increase traffic congestion or create
any significant adverse impact to parking on site.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on transportation or traffic resources.
MITIGATION: No mitigation is necessary.
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Potentially Less Than
Significant Less Than
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Significant No
Impact with Significant �ct Source
' — Mitigation Impact �a
In�rated
Would the project:
' a)Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable L 3,5
Regional Water Quality Control Board? L3 Ll
b)Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing Ll L3 L 3,5
facilities,the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
' c)Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,the ❑ 3, 5
construction of which could cause significant environmental Ll Ll
' effects?
d)Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project LJ
' from existing entitlements and resources,or are new or L3 L33, 5
expanded entitlements needed?
e)Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has Ll Ll L 3, 5
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
J)Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ LJ L 3, 5
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
' g)Comply with federal,state,and local statutes and regulations ❑ 3, 5
related to solid waste? Ll Ll
' DISCUSSION:
a-g)No impacts are anticipated as the proposed development will not require water, sewer, or solid
waste disposal services and existing electrical utility on the property is adequate to service the
facility.
' FINDING: The project will have no impact on utilities and service systems.
' MITIGATION:No mitigation is necessary.
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' Potentially Less Than
l Sianificant Less Than
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE S.Im�.. with Sianificant Imo
ct Source
Mitigation Impact —MA
1In
a)Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of
' the environment,substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species,cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or ❑ ❑ ❑ 1,3,4,
animal community,reduce the number or restrict the range of 5
a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b)Does the project have impacts that are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project areL) ❑ ❑ �{ 1,3,4,
considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of LJ 5
past projects,the effects of other current projects,and the
effects of probable futureprojects)?
' c)Does the project have environmental effects which will cause 1, 3, 5,
substantial adverse effects on human beings,either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ 26
indirectly?
DISCUSSION:
' a)As discussed in previous sections, the proposed project may have potential environmental effects on
aesthetics,noise, and public services. However, with the implementation of the previously listed
' Mitigation Measures, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level.
b) Pursuant to the Town's Wireless Communications Policy,the Cingular Wireless facility is designed
' to collocate with the Town's emergency communications system in order to minimize the cumulative
impacts of having two communications tower on one property.
' c) According to the Radio Frequency(RF) Electromagnetic Fields report prepared by Hammett&
Edison, Inc. dated November 1, 2005,the proposed project is in compliance with federal radio
frequency emissions and exposure standards. The highest calculated level of radio frequency energy
' in publicly accessible areas for this project is much less than the prevailing standards for exposures
of unlimited duration. Therefore the project will not cause a significant impact on the environment.
' FINDING: On the basis of this initial study,the project will have less than significant
environmental impacts.
' MITIGATION: As discussed in the previous sections, implementation of the following mitigation
measures will reduce potential environmental impacts to a less than significant level.
' Aesthetics-Potential visual impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level because a tree
pole design is utilized to blend in the facility with surrounding vegetation. In addition,
' installation of a minimum of fifteen(15) evergreen trees will help screen the tree pole from view
of the immediate adjacent neighbors.
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Noise-Interim construction noise impacts will be reduced to less than significant by adherence to
the Town of Los Altos Hills policies of 8:OOAM to 5:30PM hours of operation on Monday
through Friday, 9:OOAM to 5:30PM on Saturday, and no construction on Sundays or Holidays.
' Public Services-Potential impacts to the Town's emergency communications (ham radio)
operations will be reduced to a less than significant level by requiring the applicant to conduct
testing of the Cingular and emergency communications antennas after the installation is complete
' to ensure satisfactory operations of the facility.
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' IMTIAL STUDY SOURCE LIST:
' 1. Environmental Information Form
2. Field Inspection
3. Project Plans
1 4. Planner's Knowledge of the Area
5. Experience With Other Projects of This Size and Nature
6. Los Altos Hills Land Use and Zoning Map
7. Los Altos Hills General Plan
8. Los Altos Hills Municipal Code
9. Assessor's Maps, Office of County Assessor, Santa Clara County,2004-2005
' 10. State Department of Conservation,Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
11. BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines:Assessing the Air Quality Impacts of Projects and Plans,December 1999
12. Bay Area Air Pollution Summary,Bay Area Air Quality Management District
13. State Department Fish and Games Natural Diversity Database Map
' 14. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California,Robert M.Powell,California Native Plant
Society Special Publication No. 1, 1974
15. Santa Clara Valley Water District Map
' 16. Geotechnical and Seismic Hazard Zones Map of Los Altos Hills, Cotton Shires and Associates,December
2004
17. Geologic Map of Los Altos Hills, Cotton Shires and Associates,December 2005
18. DTSC Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites List for Santa Clara County, California Environmental
1 Protection Agency,July 18,2005
19. ALUC Land Use Plan for Areas Surrounding Airports, Santa Clara County
' 20. Los Altos Hills Emergency Plan
21. Federal Emergency Management Agency,Flood Insurance Rate Map,Town of Los Altos Hills,Panel No.
0603420001B,January 2, 1980
22. Wireless Communications Policy
23. Report on Compatibility Testing with Cingular Wireless at the EOC,Emergency Communications
Committee,November 9,2005
' 24. Congestion Management Program, Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines, Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority,adopted May 7, 1998
25. Sanitary Sewer Map, Town of Los Altos Hills Engineering Department
26. RF Report for Cingular Wireless Site No. SF-2365,Hammett and Edison,Inc.,November 1,2005
' 27. CEQA Guidelines,2005
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' Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Wireless and Emergency Communications Facility at Town Hall
1 Applicant: Cingular Wireless; File#214-05-CUP-IS-ND
MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE TINIING
' DEPARTMENT
1-c. Aesthetics
1. The proposed 70'tall tree pole shall be clad with a material resembling tree
bark in texture and shall be earth tone color with a reflectivity value not Planning Prior to submittal
' greater than 40%. The mono-pine shall contain sufficient artificial foliage Department of building permit
to resemble a healthy mature pine and to screen all antennas. A sample of
all colors and materials shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Department prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
2. Natural landscaping including native shrubs(e.g.mazanita,toyon,etc.)with
a minimum size of 15 gallon each shall be installed around the perimeter of Planning Prior to completion
1 the tree trunk and around the equipment shed to help integrate the facility Department of project
with its surroundings. The landscaping shall be installed prior to construction
completion of project construction.
3. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia
sempervirons) shall be planted in a staggered manner along the north Planning Prior to completion
property line to help screen the structure from the neighbor' view at 26540 of project
Conejo Court (Lands of Bien). Each tree shall have a minimum height of Department construction
20' at installation. The landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of
project construction.
4. A minimum of six (6) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia
sempervirons)shall be planted in groupings of three along the west property Planning Prior to completion
' line to help screen the structure from the neighbor' view at 26530 Conejo Department of project
Court(Lands of Hubbell). Each tree shall have a minimum height of 20' at construction
installation. The landscaping shall be installed prior to completion of
project construction.
5. A minimum of two (2) specimen size evergreen trees (e.g. sequoia
sempervirons)shall be planted in the area south of the Town pathway within' Planning Prior to completion the vicinity of the existing generator to help screen the structure from the of project
neighbor' view at 26359 Esperanza Drive (Lands of Breier). The screen Department construction
trees shall be a minimum size of 36" box at installation. The landscaping
shall be installed prior to completion of project construction.
' XI-d.Noise
6. Interim construction noise impacts can be reduced to less than significant by
' adherence to the Town of Los Altos Hills policies of 8:OOAM to 5:30PM Building During all phases of
hours of operation on Monday through Friday, 9:OOAM to 5:30PM on Department construction
Saturday,and no construction on Sundays or Holidays.
' XIII-a.Public Services
7. Upon completion of project construction,the applicant shall conduct testing Prior to final
of the Cingular and emergency communications antennas to ensure Planning inspection and
' satisfactory operations of the facility, identify any interference requiring Department release of
mitigation,and implement mitigation measures if needed. electricity to the
facility
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ATTACHMENT 7
Cingular Wireless • Proposed Base Station (Site No. SF-2365)
26379 West Fremont Road • Los Altos Hills, California` IV ,g h
Statement of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers
The firm of Hammett & Edison, Inc., Consulting Engineers, has been retained on behalf of Cingular
Wireless, a personal wireless telecommunications carrier, to evaluate the base station (Site No.
SF-2365) proposed to be located at 26379 West Fremont Road in Los Altos Hills, California, for
compliance with appropriate guidelines limiting human exposure to radio frequency ("RF")
electromagnetic fields.
Prevailing Exposure Standards
The U.S. Congress requires that the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") evaluate its
actions for possible significant impact on the environment. In Docket 93-62, effective October 15,
1997, the FCC adopted the human exposure limits for field strength and power density recommended
in 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 Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers ("IEEE") Standard C95.1-1999, "Safety Levels with Respect to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz," includes nearly identical
exposure limits. 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 limit for exposures of unlimited duration to radio frequency energy for several
personal wireless services are as follows:
Personal Wireless Service Approx.Frequency Occupational Limit Public Limit
Personal Communication("PCS") 1,950 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2
Cellular Telephone 870 2.90 0.58
Specialized Mobile Radio 855 2.85 0.57
[most restrictive frequency range] 30-300 1.00 0.20
General Facility Requirements
Base stations typically consist of two distinct parts: the electronic transceivers (also called"radios" or
"cabinets") 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
about 1 inch thick. 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
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Cingular Wireless • Proposed Base Station (Site No. SF-2365)
26379 West Fremont Road • Los Altos Hills, California
installed at some g
a
height above round. The antennas are designed to concentrate their energy toward
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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 exposure conditions to approach the
maximum permissible exposure limits without being physically very near the antennas.
Computer Modeling 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 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 Cingular, including drawings by CRDC Engineers, dated
October 5, 2005, it is proposed to mount up to six Andrew Model TBXLHB-6565A-VTM directional
dualband antennas on a new 70-foot steel pole, configured to resemble a tree, to be located near the
Los Altos Hills Town Hall at 26379 West Fremont Road in Los Altos Hills. The antennas would be
mounted, with up to 8° downtilt, at an effective height of about 68 feet above ground and would be
oriented in pairs toward 50°T, 150°T, and 300°T. The maximum effective radiated power in any
direction would be 800 watts, representing simultaneous operation two PCS channels and two cellular
channels at 200 watts each.
Study Results
For a person anywhere at ground, the maximum ambient RF exposure level due to the proposed
Cingular operation by itself is calculated to be 0.0020 mW/cm2, which is 0.29% of the applicable
public limit. The maximum calculated level at the second floor elevation of any nearby building is
0.41% 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.
No Recommended Mitigation Measures
Since they are to be mounted on a tall pole, the Cingular antennas are not accessible to the general
public, and so no mitigation measures are necessary to comply with the FCC public exposure
guidelines. It is presumed that Cingular will, as an FCC licensee, take adequate steps to ensure that its
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Cingular Wireless • Proposed Base Station (Site No. SF-2365)
26379 West Fremont Road • Los Altos Hills, California
employees or contractors comply with FCC occupational exposure guidelines whenever work is
required near the antennas themselves.
Conclusion
Based on the information and analysis above, it is the undersigned's professional opinion that the base
station proposed by Cingular Wireless at 26379 West Fremont Road in Los Altos Hills, 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.
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 30,2007. This work has been carried
out by him or 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.
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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, which are
nearly identical to the more recent Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard
C95.1-1999, "Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic
Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz." 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 Electromagnetic Fields (f is frequency of emission in MHz)
Applicable Electric Magnetic Equivalent Far-Field
Range Field Strength Field Strength Power Density
(MHz) (V/m) (A/m) (mW/cm2)
0.3— 1.34 614 614 1.63 1.63 100 100
1.34— 3.0 614 823.8/f 1.63 2.19/f 100 180/f'
3.0— 30 1842/f 823.8/f 4.89/f 2.19/f 900/f 180/f
30— 300 61.4 27.5 0.163 0.0729 1.0 0.2
300— 1,500 3.544f 1.59ff 4-f/106 Nf/238 f/300 f/1500
1,500— 100,000 137 61.4 0.364 0.163 5.0 1.0
1000 Occupational Exposure
100 PCS
3 10 FM Cell
a: Q 1 ��
0.1
Public Exposure
0.1 1 10 100 103 104 105
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.CALCT"" 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 cell sites. The near field zone is
defined by the distance, D, from an antenna beyond which the manufacturer's published, far field
antenna patterns will be fully formed;the near field may exist for increasing D until some or all of three
conditions have been met:
1) D >2 2 2) D> 5h 3) D > 1.6?,
where h = aperture height of the antenna, in meters, and
k = wavelength of the transmitted signal, in meters.
The FCC Office of Engineering and Technology Bulletin No. 65 (August 1997) gives this formula for
calculating power density in the near field zone about an individual RF source:
power density S = 18 x 0.1 x P x D xnet h in mW/cm2,
where OBW = half-power beamwidth of antenna, in degrees, and
Pnet = net power input to the antenna, in watts. _
The factor of 0.1 in the numerator converts to the desired units of power density. This formula has
been built into a proprietary program that calculates distances to FCC public and occupational limits.
Far Field.
OET 65 gives this formula for calculating power density in the far field of an individual RF source:
power density S -- 2.56 x 1.64 x 100 x RFF2 x ERP
in mW/cm2,
4xnxD2
where ERP = total ERP (all polarizations), in kilowatts,
RFF = relative field factor at the direction to the actual point of calculation, and
D = distance from the center of radiation to the point of calculation, in meters.
The factor of 2.56 accounts for the increase in power density due to ground reflection, assuming a
reflection coefficient of 1.6 (1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56). The factor of 1.64 is the gain of a half-wave dipole
relative to an isotropic radiator. The factor of 100 in the numerator converts to the desired units of
power density. This formula has been built into a proprietary program that calculates, at each location
on an arbitrary rectangular grid, the total expected power density from any number of individual
radiation sources. The program also allows for the description of uneven terrain in the vicinity, to
obtain more accurate projections.
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Emergency Communications Committee
Los Altos Hills, CA
November S. 2OO5Test
Participants:
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*
Jim Abraham
* DruAnderson, committee chair
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Ray Egan, test lead for committee
° Scott Overstreet
*
Maynard Stevenson
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* TredHaglund, lead for Cingular test process
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COW (Cell[)VWheels) and the Ham equipment inthgEOC.
Results:
Receive tests were made at 147/435 MHz,the Los Altos Hills simplex frequency and at
445.800. The [XnQu|nrtransmitters were first disabled. /\desired signal was provided by
Jim Abraham from his house using a signal generator attenuated to a barely detectable
level.This was set otabout'25dbrnateach frequency.
At 147.435 MHz, noticeable intermittent interference was noted from an unidentified
source, possibly anearby paging This caused anon/off change from threshold to
near quieting. However, no detectableinterferenoe was seen when the C|ngu|ox
transmitters were enabled and caused toconnect aphone call.
Ad445.8DDMHz /an�44O.5O0K4Hz), nodetentab|e|nte�ermnoevvamseenwhanU)e
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also have been connected.)
It has been noted by Scott Overstreet that certain frequencies within the presently used
ham bands could potentially naoU|t in harmonic interference to C|nQu!arrec$ivern.
However, if that occurs,the problem could be remedied by application of available filters.
Summary:
Co-lQcating the emergency antennas on a common tower with a Cingular cell site is not
expected to cause any degrading interference to the use of the Ham emergency
communications systems.
Report Prepared by. Ray Egan, ECC compatibility test lead
Reviewed by. Dru Anderson, ECC Chair
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Carl Cahill
From: Mark Breier[mark@breiers.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 8:40 PM
To: Carl Cahill
Cc: Maureen Cassingham; Breene Kerr; carljcottr@aol.com
Subject: Neighbors against cell phone tower and request for CEQA filing
Hi Carl,
Thanks for the neighbor alert about the proposed temporary cell phone tower on the town hall property.
After discussion with several neighbors, though, there are serious concerns and we would like to formally ask for
an environmental impact study before the installation of this or any future communication antennas at town hall.
The problems with these installations are many, but include:
Their safety is unknown. In fact, the World Health Organization says that the safety of cell phone towers
cannot be positively determined until 2008, at the earliest.
Their risk to kids, in particular, is significant. In Britain, kids are warned not to use cell phones because of
the radiationdanger to growing brains and the daily, impact to neighboring property children from such a
tower can approximate this exposure.
Interactions with other house and nearby technologies must be clearly understood. Indeed, modern
houses use many technologies whose function may be negatively impacted.
Impact on contiguous neighbor house values is of grave concern. Even a low-threshold deterrence to
purchase a property can have a significant impact on house value.
In summary, the neighboring properties are specifically protected from"material negative impact" in the Town
General Plan from any uses of the adjoining town land. Accordingly, we stand firm in opposition to this and future
antennas.
P.S. In the spirt of helpfulness, I can offer two ideas:
1) 1 have Cingular cell service and have full capabilities throughout my adjoining property (tower may not be
needed).
2) Neighbors who have different cell services which do not work at my house go up my driveway and
achieve success. Why not seek placement at higher altitudes with homeowners on large lots who seek
the rental income. Such small placements are better prospects than unwelcome tall towers in the
crowded lower parts of the Hills.
P.P.S. Please include this letter in packets for the Los Altos Hills Council and Planning Committee.
1/11/2006
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Debbie Pedro
From: Carl Cahill
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:22 AM
To: Debbie Pedro
Subject: FW: Cell at Town Hall
FYI.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Breier [mailto:mark@ breiers.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 5:06 PM
To: Jean Mordo
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; Breene Kerr; Mike O'Malley; Craig Jones
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Had a healthy-sized "neighbors of town hall"meeting at the tower this morning and respectfully request:
1) That the current tower be taken down immediately or secured in some way. Kids in the area have been
seen climbing the tower and the equipment nearby.
2) That invitation be extended to all contiguous neighbors (many on other side of Fremont had not heard
about this at all) for an informal Q&A. Remember, contiguous neighbors are a protected class in the
general plan ("no material harm to contiguous neighbors"from use of the site for town hall).The tower
should not be turned on before that meeting. I'd be happy to help set meeting up.
3) That you engage with neighbors in our ideas for this site and for the town plans for cell phones.This
engagement was very productive (though late)for the new town hall discussions. (e.g. in quick
conversations, the building was moved off of a town path, the parking entrance away from a bus stop).
As with the new town hall project, council/staff may already think they know what's best. But you should engage
citizens in the discussion (and certainly engage your legally protected neighbors.)
From: Jean Mordo [mailto:jeanmordo@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 3:23 PM
To: Mark Breier
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; 'Carl Cahill'
Subject: Cell at Town Hall
Mark,
I did tell you that I would support suspending turning on the cell until the neighbors meet with
Carl Cahill. I did not say I would support a special public hearing at the Council level. A
meeting with Carl and staff can happen as early as Monday, and could help clarify what is
going on.
This is a temporary tower that can be turned off and removed at any time. The whole purpose
is a test. If we don't turn it on, there is no test.
As I told you, there will be a public hearing on cell phone coverage at the next Council
meeting. That will be the only noticed public hearing. I am not a proponent of waiting until that
hearing before turning on the tower.
Jean (John) Mordo
(650) 559-9401 (Home)
(650) 279-8461 (Cell)
jeanmordo@yahoo.com
12/29/2005
Page 1 of 2
Debbie Pedro
From: Carl Cahill
Sent: Tuesday, October 25,2005 8:43 AM
To: Debbie Pedro
Subject: FW: Cell at Town Hall
FYI.
-----Original Message-----
From: Breene Kerr [mailto:breene@bkp.com]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 9:48 PM
To: 'Mark Breier; Jean Mordo; 'Alan Bien'
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; Mike O'Malley; Craig Jones
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Mark, there is no question that this test rig is ugly. However, if a system is proposed for the site, it will look far
different. It can look like a tree, or my favorite, look like a traditional water tower, similar to the type that was all
over rural California during the same time period as the Heritage House. This test needs to go forward, as was
the council's direction. I personally would like to know the minimum height at which it is effective and what height
the new emergency communications antenna needs to be to reach the rest of the County system.
From: Mark Breier[mailto:mark@breiers.com]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 7:52 PM
To: breene@bkp.com; Jean Mordo
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net; craigjones@craigjones.org
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
There are many significant issues beyond disputed health concerns. One of the neighbors at our weekend
gathering offered this simple statement:
"If you are offered House A w/o a cell phone tower nearby and House B with a cell phone tower nearby, which
would YOU choose?" Research will show overwhelming preference for house A, but even a minor deterrent
shows neighboring house values by about$1 M (5%of$20M). That is a violation of the general plan (no material
adverse impact on contiguous property) and the use permit conditions for the town hall property.
A threat of$1 M loss translates to a lot of resolve.
P.S. Your constituents don't want these things near them.The Solomon view is not to put them within 500 feet of
residences, schools, or bus stops and to instead put smaller towers on willing landholders lots higher in the hills.
Want a town-wide petition certifying that?
P.S.S. Neighbor group will stay friendly if you have a work session with contiguous neighbors and our own special
hearing.
From: Breene Kerr[mailto:breene@bkp.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 11:03 PM
To: Mark Breier; 'Jean Mordo'
Cc: 'Dean Warshawsky'; 'Carl Cahill'; mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net; craigjones@craigjones.org
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Mark, the temporary cell tower is not unlike a story pole for a proposed building. In this case, it seems to have
achieved the intended purpose of letting the neighbors know that something is up. The council is not only
12/29/2005
Page 2 of 2
discussing cell coverage policy at our next meeting, we are also mailing a Town-wide notice of this discussion.
That meeting is probably the best time to cover this subject with the council. We are going to deliberate on
general policy and the Westwind Barn tower that night, but not the (yet to be designed)tower at Town Hall
because we do not have a specific tower proposal yet. The tests, including some to be run by our emergency
communications committee, will provide data for whatever is eventually before the council. The neighbors will be
duly notified when and if that comes to the Planning Commission and then the Council. I do not want to comment
on the health and safety aspects of cell and radio towers, except to say that this temporary tower is well away
from your property and unlikely to produce any measurable increase in the background radiation that you and
your family experience. If we have any safety issues due to kids climbing or playing on the equipment, then we
may need to put up a security fence.
From: Mark Breier [mailto:mark@breiers.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 5:06 PM
To: Jean Mordo
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; Breene Kerr; mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net; craigjones@craigjones.org
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Had a healthy-sized"neighbors of town hall"meeting at the tower this morning and respectfully request:
1) That the current tower be taken down immediately or secured in some way. Kids in the area have been
seen climbing the tower and the equipment nearby.
2) That invitation be extended to all contiguous neighbors (many on other side of Fremont had not heard
about this at all)for an informal Q&A. Remember, contiguous neighbors are a protected class in the
general plan ("no material harm to contiguous neighbors"from use of the site for town hall).The tower
should not be turned on before that meeting. I'd be happy to help set meeting up.
3) That you engage with neighbors in our ideas for this site and for the town plans for cell phones.This
engagement was very productive (though late) for the new town hall discussions. (e.g. in quick
conversations,the building was moved off of a town path, the parking entrance away from a bus stop).
As with the new town hall project, council/staff may already think they know what's best. But you should engage
citizens in the discussion (and certainly engage your legally protected neighbors.)
From: Jean Mordo [mailto:jeanmordo@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 3:23 PM
To: Mark Breier
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; 'Carl Cahill'
Subject: Cell at Town Hall
Mark,
I did tell you that I would support suspending turning on the cell until the neighbors meet with
Carl Cahill. I did not say I would support a special public hearing at the Council level. A
meeting with Carl and staff can happen as early as Monday, and could help clarify what is
going on.
This is a temporary tower that can be turned off and removed at any time. The whole purpose
is a test. If we don't turn it on, there is no test.
As I told you, there will be a public hearing on cell phone coverage at the next Council
meeting. That will be the only noticed public hearing. I am not a proponent of waiting until that
hearing before turning on the tower.
Jean (John) Mordo
(650) 559-9401 (Home)
(650) 279-8461 (Cell)
jeanmordo@yahoo.com
12/29/2005
ATTACHtiaENT Ifl
Debbie Pedro
From: Carl Cahill
Sent: Monday, October 24,2005 9:24 AM
To: Debbie Pedro
Cc: 'tred.haglund @ parsons.com'
Subject: FW:Temporary Antenna Outside Town Hall
FYI.
-----Original Message-----
From: Breene Kerr [mailto:breene@bkp.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 11:30 PM
To: 'Steve Hubbell'; Maureen Cassingham; Carl Cahill
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Craig Jones; Mike O'Malley; Jean Mordo; 'Mark Breier'; 'Alan Bien'; 'Dede Huff;
ahubbell@pacbell.net; 'Ronda Breier'; 'Linda Bien'
Subject: RE:Temporary Antenna Outside Town Hall
Thanks for the heads up, this makes 3 emails tonight about this. Staff has obviously been getting these emails as well,
but I will call in the morning.
-----Ori Original Message-----
9
_ From: Steve-Hubbell [mailto:sj_h@pacbell.net] -
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 9:11 PM
To: mcassingham@losaltoshills.ca.gov
Cc: breene@bkp.com; dean@telteksys.com; craigjones@craigjones.org; mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net;
jeanmordo@yahoo.com; Mark Breier; Alan Bien; Dede Huff; ahubbell@pacbell.net; Ronda Breier; Linda Bien
Subject: Temporary Antenna Outside Town Hall
Maureen -
A substantial hazard exists at the site of the temporary antenna that Cingular is installing. Not only is it located close to
the bus stop for school children, there is no fence around it. I have already heard reports of neighborhood children
climbing on it. One fall and the entire situation would get very ugly.
Please address this situation immediately.
- Steve
'I
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Sent By: Jeffrey B. Hare APC; 408 279 5888; Dec-22-05 5:57PM; Page 2
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1EPFRgy D.HSE
At bowy at Law '
A Professional•Corp'oratioci
. Ten AYmaden Blvd;Suite 1250
San• c,se California 95113-2233
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MAR•UEEN'CASSIIVGHA,M, :...:
TOWN 1AWAGE
'I4WN OF
Los Avr6s HILLS
26379 WEST FREwfONT ROAD.' r
LOS ALTOS'HTLLS,CA.9. 4022
REQCIIVGULAR•R71REL'ESSAki ATIpN'FOxTOwN 4_*A_` fi0It STIP:
IssUFS'QF CONCERN.AVID PusLIO RECUKUS REQUEST :.
Dear.MS."Cassanghain:... :. .
: 1VIy law office has been retaineii'by Mark Breier'and a'group bf propefty:owners•-
located:in the vicinity of Town Hall.'
Ttie first purpose of.this letter is tv point out•t}iatfhe pending.ap0. R6atior�by
.'Cingular•Wireless' fora wireless communication facility at the pioposed'Town-Mall
: lo'eat6n(Site# SIR-23.65):& not coMPAY.wiIh the'Town's Policy.rp: Wireless.
Communications Facilities (h for the si irig of Wireless
commiiriication facilities.' Further;it appears.that the'Towri has riot processed'Ilie. "
application in acc6rdanep-with-the.rei pirenr enis of the California.Environmental•�uality. . • ' . : '
Act(CEQA), California Public Resources Gude§2.1000;•et seq::••..
The-second purpose.of this:].atter is to request eertain;docuiiients;,puisuant-to ilia.
:.
•Californias Public Records'Apt.California Government Codd §6250'et seq::' A copy'cif''. ':'
this Tetter is.being pro�Wd to Karen.Jogt;••Town Clerk.• ;:
. .
. . ... ' :
IS.-SUES-40 Q_QNC
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At a public neetirig coridti&ed'on',We6esdaya Deceiinb 2.l';new inforc3iation•
:. .was provided by. Cingular wireless;and Planning.Oirector.Carl:Cahill;,:relate.d':to thcif -•
application for a•p.foposed 7046ot•cellular wireless-tower-on tlae:Town Rall properCy
.
located;eh West.Fremont R.oM. .Th new"inftirma.66t •raises several.imes of concern•to:
neighboring.property-owners.
1; . No.Magtex'PYsn: It wasldahied that the'Applica%it.ECitagul�r)had filed.af
least two'other'applieativns for wireless antenna locations•as part•of its plan'to provide
i
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.. . . •' .-.MaureeiiCa�'sirighnui• • .. _ . : ' ; - -., •: :- ..
Town•Manapr ; . .
December,22,'2005
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cellular coverage for.the.greatet•pad of tho Town-of Los?,lto�Hills,: igovvcver, iri
response.to quEstions,,Iiotli theApplicarit•and:the Plainniag,l iiector�coiif�ruied.that nv
Masier Plan had been'requested or submitted, evenlhough to'Tdwa's•PoGcy expressly- '
states as follows:
Policy No,:.6: Antenha Master Plexi§;'Auy applicant for a.wireiess
communication fay,ility,�'site s all su$ applicatioxis,to-tlie best'of'thei7r
knowledge,:far ail sites-anticipated to be iEeq ed by fhc.caiYipi fora thine
( )to:frve(4) yearperiod;'ai�d'the're'gi�ests shall'b'e reviewed,by. he
}
Planning"cot missiot�.and Cffy-Council•as'a.rnasterplan•.0',6A c tion.
' (emphasis add,w)..
2: R.dioaatioiaof Eniergency"Whig Aitteniaa. At thi niectirig;.ait•was'also
disclosed hr.:tlie:first time thk the'Town was proposing to add a:15' bot emergency
seri!i+ces omni-d ireeti�inal'radio'("%whip ) Menna.to the o-tbe� oposed'"inonopine
treepole,"in addition to-the other Fuiterinas. Th6 whip atrtezuta.f fio ion was not,..
depicted.in•the photo'simulations co&6ffied*.m the•Natice;sent to-th&'zi&ij borifi;proper
Ovwners;eventhough'i#is depicted iri Detailed Drawing A-3 othe:1';pplication. Those
pFcsen#•at Cho niet.6gagreed that the.whip.antenna would be highlyvisibld:atid. .
effectivel:X'ruse mhe.true h.eighE of the prdposed"antenna structure t6-e (8 feet.
: tam.'law r;6t s comnrehenskvrev>teW of the gilrt e irniecL The
Applicant--los ideiitifred-several ptitintia.t••sites-as.part'of a•plamfi).maxiiri ung coverage'.
for the entire Towir..of Los Alt6s Hills, Y'at Staff indicated t3iat o ily'tie:T•own.1-Ia11" ;
Iocationi:vvovZd:b�diSi ssed'atVWriesday's meeting. CoriamoAsdMe,aridSbM.law...'.
mandaie-th$t the Applicant bring the'whole prbject.forward for fwfrevi4 wW at.this:iime:=. .
which cciiild:be:accoriiplishedlby.it-06mpreherisive review of Ik!Taster.flan A' '
regiured purs.imm•to-To.wri Policy. Moreoviir infoirmatiaii pres iited:at'Wednesday's .
evenijig-indicated-that:targe'segments of the Town will'mitin'ue to-experience Tittle•or No'
". coverage.:.A full rev of Applicant's'entire project would.Provide•�a reasonablp.:basis r
'for-discussion of feasil�l r alternatives•to meet''tbe'.needs of ell Tov residents:. .
4.' i`e$iPt%c --fower--i" QW1.4 should to_m coved"The•,A.pplrcainf .'
coiifititied:.that the'_tehiparary"bell on-Whdi ls"tower,or
CO W,-"liad'seived its.piarpose "
to provide traresrnissi6an data,sand.-Was inow simply'b6mg used•to.:providG-additirtintei -
cvvetage capacity:frit its ci�istomers.'-Some:of'the residents' ix►liosubscribe to the' '• _
Appli is f s•9erVide coni mehted tha theYalready1-64�ad vafe•cov`
erage frozft the '
-existing cellular site•,(Site::#•SF I.81 l'), so..the QOW-didn't really'. vide'oirifianced
ooverage for thein::Since the COW Is no:longer needed•f6r'tesr puipxrses,.is lii
y:.
visibleto'adjacoht resideir'ts;and.does not aeeurat ly'resembl'e mhe ir1onopiae ireepole.
dep!'c"ted•"-ffie.photo-.sitnWRtioins,thC.neighb6ririg•propei€y.ow ibts:i}sk thtit the--Town• , -
direct the,Applacant ato•-reniove the:tempai�ry tower•pending foil review of the lv aster:
Pian:Applicatiob.:T13e".neig2�tbo ':siiWgly objm to the'F'lai irig l rector.'s intei�i tatioa ' '
;pf-the•Policy that"temporary"pla'co,m, i t'imams any period.of time'less than one year.
7. .
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By: Jeffrey B. Hare APC; 408 279 5888; Dec-22-05 5:58P
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huuretn Cassingham,
Town Msn4ger
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&-Coping- not
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in gm.- ordance with-appfo-ved-p1mu
comple.to.d.`and-i.tis:uncl fiow-thiiproposed.luedtion:of tbe-:u�qripphie,trd le%�otild
par t_-p6
h0kt the approved Ian d.�eape plaits for this area.
YUBLIC RECO•M9 REQ
Oie.meeting field Wzd�-ep&y Oveoiiig'-we
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to th6*
provide C16
are requesting t1w.the.16wn wmg euiiients p�t- PUblic
airy y�n* inolikdm-g--
Rccdrag Art. The term`!&Om.611C.is intended.to ifizIude. 'Ung,
"' �orrespondence,.fas-and e-mails,Ficid photographs;notes;diagrams, maps,foldersi;
mhetlier.or not jua"electronic or COPY.
L. Afiy.' d.91 dmunie4s1hat pertain to-any amilkiti6j.:is filed.b�:Cin
%IdS§-Comzfiui-Ad�fi n facil#y*locate&Withi
virelesi&r. Wim o" �.Ahj�-Towmi.bf Los-Altos -
pending, and-those appli caflobs'pfFvioiisly.
submitted'mi I an d.-Appro-v
2,. Any:and all-dboufxieijfSAatpertbirito-�iy-
,
'appcatioils. edby a4yoffier.
wir6less-sryide:providdifor anyVitelesg-conuriackfionfacility the IQwn -
of Lo.s Aftpp Mills,-includirg-appldauom currentlypefioirg, and iieapplication is'."
previously submitted
approved:
'.Mh§ or. an.. pp-1106kibri
3 Any.aid All&cxO4�4ts that pedairi to-ail'y
.sub fqr.review the1own'.Pla. Cofii�missijon-o*r TowrY-0MiWU:-pUrsu2mt-to
the Town's Wkeles's-Communications.,pddilities Policy, SOCiAcally. -Polky-No..6.
D"
4; A4y.and all-doc6nients.that pataip to-th6 P.1 ..Sap �O Al of
th v
any portable wireless-6orhnxii6
itift faeifity,
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cated*on the:fawn Mill"Prop& ind ng.ticse approys 2m 'dpursoo -.tp..the
Town's Wirel&s�.Cbmm n'cations Facilities Policy;specifically Piy Na;NoM-
Any..a -d6duihejItsIthAt-pqrt eO the'To q-compfiance'iad.all aintb*iefl
with Nblie'lieso Codp_'§210 6aflon fhCilitY.'qppl'Ca6
92'f6r any wireless commimi
located*'thin the Town of Los-Altos Hills..
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pertain t 'any fatany.6; im :all documerits that.perL 6
pursuant Town.Municipal facility pursu Cane Title- 10,---
wireless d6rru�mumc;dti6il ' ilftyApprq�re(j.' to
-iinciu -to-Sbetions.10.1.703 a6d-16AAlQ71
hgpt,&r ,. dihg but lingted
7. Any'and all,documents;
ms;drawings;eketcliEs;or
Obot6graphs* filet d69cribOI-ddpictj.or01trwise perdin to,any. wireless cation
--
i6ii. ofthe Town oftos Alt6g.-.
facility.16eated WfthW'the tifisdiet
it By: Jeffrey B. Hare APC; 408 279 5888; Dec-22-05 5:59PM; Page 5/5
Town Mims* .
Decembk 22,2005' .
Page 4 :.
9 A,.ny`and all.dbcuixii ruts,.ihaludiz g coiresp ndorrces�ziemos; end e-Insii`s.
' between Citrgular Wireless and•the Town of Los Altos:Hills'arid(or,zndiv3cival:Town • _ '
officials;employees;and..Towzr Planning'Caatmtnission"r tezribers•and Couucii ernbers� ;
9.'. ' Any qnd all doetuzieiits that`gerxain•ta any cabtra�is or agreertienU.
. .
betwe� any.Y. reless:scfOco pravi&r.and'the Town-.of Los'Altos 14ills; ricl.udi�Iiut riiit " '• • ;. •....;.:.::'
Ifthitedto'ariy,a id.41I.contracts:ho.—agreements involving pa hnr nt bf fee's;.rent;or
:. . ..other.f6tm of ccimidetatiori.
f 0. Aiiy;aitti all docuincnts'that peMiu to carrip Ande with ttie'iequirements of'.. :• .; ' ` :.':..: -i.
the'•California Etivircrnraietitnl•t uality Act•hy any'winless:service'provider'ft connection
with a prgposed oz existing site located withinthe'jurisdiction.o�'the'Tov�ri of'I Qs. ltas'
ls;i'nciudii -bout nest limited to airy Iuitial•.Study,,:Nofiee•of*P.reoat4 ion;Nei a:tive
Deciaratian,.IVlitigated.Negative"Declaratian,or Environmental •R:epol t,prepared... :
fvi . an-behalf..of the•'Town'cif Los..Altos.-Hills.
Ifany of the-foregoing requests for.public records,.requip:claiific tiiiri;j3lease.fed—
freeilo.contact me.at your ct?nveru�ence: men you have co'npiled:�e;tiocuinperits£or...
inspection,pl0,ase-4 vontact me so we'can'schedule•a mutually.cbrtveniei�t ti»t`e tcx.review
the niatetials:
Thank you..foc'your eoopeiatiort.
erX.ti W'X`yatirs,
• : :effiey$ are
. . : cc; =Karen�Jast;:C �ky.Clerk.• .' • ' .. �. .. • . .: _• . .. • • : ,.- ' ' :�
Mark$refer ;
ATTACHMENT l�-
JEFFREY B. HARE
Attorney at Law
A Professional Corporation
Ten Almaden Blvd.,Suite 1250
San Jose California 95113-2233
Tel: 408-279-3555 Fax: 408-279-5888
Jbhlaw@pacbell.net
December 22, 2005
Via E-Mail,Fax and Regular Mail
MARUEEN CASSINGHAM
TowN MANAGER
TowN OF LOS ALTOS Hu.LS
26379 WEST FREMoNT RoAD
Los ALTos HALLS,CA 94022
RE: CINGULAR WIRELESS APPLICATION FOR TowN HALL TowER SITE:
ISSUES OF CONCERN AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Dear Ms. Cassingham:
My law office has been retained by Mark Breier and a group of property owners
located in the vicinity of Town Hall.
The first purpose of this letter is to point out that the pending application by
Cingular Wireless for a wireless communication facility at the proposed Town Hall
location (Site#SF-2365) does not comply with the Town's Policy re: Wireless
Communications Facilities (hereinafter"Policy") for the siting of wireless
communication facilities. Further, it appears that the Town has not processed the
application in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act(CEQA), California Public Resources Code §21000,et seq.
The second purpose of this letter is to request certain documents pursuant to the
California Public Records Act, California Government Code §6250, et seq. A copy of
this letter is being provided to Karen Jost,Town Clerk.
ISSUES OF CONCERN
At a public meeting conducted on Wednesday, December 21, new information
was provided by Cingular Wireless, and Planning Director Carl Cahill,related to their
application for a proposed 70-foot cellular wireless tower on the Town Hall property
located on West Fremont Road. The new information raises several issues of concern to
neighboring property owners.
1. No Master Plan. It was learned that the Applicant (Cingular) had filed at
least two other applications for wireless antenna locations as part of its plan to provide
Maureen Cassingham
Town Manager
December 22,2005
Page 2
cellular coverage for the greater part of the Town of Los Altos Hills. However, in
response to questions,both the Applicant and the Planning Director confirmed that no
Master Plan had been requested or submitted,even though the Town's Policy expressly
states as follows:
Policy No. 6. Antenna Master Plans. Any applicant for a wireless
communication facility site shall submit applications, to the best of their
knowledge, for all sites anticipated to be required by the carrier for a three
(3) to five (5) year period, and the requests shall be reviewed by the
Planning commission and City Council as a master plan application.
(emphasis added).
Cingular Wireless submitted an updated 3-5 year Master Plan Application(s) as
part of their Conditional Use Permit request for a Wireless Communications
Facility at the Town Hall site. The Cingular Master Plan Application(s) is
consistent in form to the 3-5 year Master Plan application(s) submitted by Cingular
and other carriers in the past and is consistent with Town's past practice. The
Master Plan Application(s) will be attached to the staff report to the Planning
Commission and City Council. The Commission and Council will be advised to
review the Master Plan Application(s) as called for by the Town Wireless Policy.
The Policy does not require the Commission and Council to approve or disapprove
the Master Plan Application(s).
2. Relocation of Emergency "Whip" Antenna. At the meeting, it was also
disclosed for the first time that the Town was proposing to add a 15-foot emergency
services omni-directional radio ("whip") antenna to the top of the proposed "monopine
treepole,"in addition to the other antennas. The whip antenna relocation was not
depicted in the photo simulations contained in the Notice sent to the neighboring property
owners, even though it is depicted in Detailed Drawing A-3 of the Application. Those
present at the meeting agreed that the whip antenna would be highly visible and
effectively raise the true height of the proposed antenna structure to eighty-five (85) feet.
The whip antenna was not shown projecting from the tree in the neighborhood
meeting notice as originally shown on drawing A-3. However the public hearing
notice shows the correct height of the tree pole plus the height of the artificial tree
branches and the 516" emergency communications antenna on top of the pole. The
plans have been revised and the proposed conditions of approval require that no
antenna shall project above or beyond the tree canopy.
Maureen Cassingham
Town Manager
December 22,2005
Page 3
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3. State law requires comprehensive review of the entire project. The
Applicant has identified several potential sites as part of a plan to maximizing coverage
for the entire Town of Los Altos Hills, yet Staff indicated that only the Town Hall
location would be discussed at Wednesday's meeting. Common sense and State law
mandate that the Applicant bring the whole project forward for full review at this time—
which could be accomplished by a comprehensive review of a Master Plan Application as
required pursuant to Town Policy. Moreover, information presented at Wednesday's
evening indicated that large segments of the Town will continue to experience little or no
coverage. A full review of Applicant's entire project would provide a reasonable basis
for discussion of feasible alternatives to meet the needs of all Town residents.
The Cingular Wireless 3-5 year Master Plan Application(s) is not subject to Town
approval and is therefore not a project. The Town-Wireless Policy only requires
that the Planning Commission and City Council review the Cingular Wireless
Master Plan Application(s). No direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment will occur as a result of this review activity.
4. Temporary Tower("COW") should be removed. The Applicant
confirmed that the temporary "cell on wheels" tower, or"COW,"had served its purpose
to provide transmission data, and was now simply being used to provide additional
coverage capacity for its customers. Some of the residents present who subscribe to the
Applicant's service commented that they already had adequate coverage from the
existing cellular site (Site#SF-1811), so the COW didn't really provide enhanced
coverage for them. Since the COW is no longer needed for test purposes, is highly
visible to adjacent residents, and does not accurately resemble the monopine treepole
depicted in the photo simulations, the neighboring property owners ask that the Town
direct the Applicant to remove the temporary tower pending full review of the Master
Plan Application. The neighbors strongly object to the Planning Director's interpretation
of the Policy that"temporary"placement means any period of time less than one year.
The COW is serving as a story pole and accurately represents the approximate
height and location of the proposed permanent wireless facility. The operating
temporary facility has provided many nearby residents with the opportunity to
experience cellular coverage from their homes. The Planning Department is
recommending that the COW be removed from the premises within 30 days of City
Council action on the applicant's CUP request.
5. Town Hall Landscaping Plan not completed. The proposed location of the
Applicant's treepole is in an area which had previously been designated for landscaping
in accordance with approved plans for the Town Hall. This landscaping has not been
Maureen Cassingham
Town Manager
December 22,2005
Page 4
completed, and it is unclear how the proposed location of the monopine treepole would
impact the approved landscape plans for this area.
I
Although apparently requested by the applicant in the past,no landscaping is or
was previously proposed and approved by the Planning Commission or City
Council to be located within the very small (less than 25 sq.ft.)footprint of the tree
pole. However, a recommended condition of the project approval shall require
additional landscape screening to be installed. The specific location, size, quantity
and tree type of the proposed landscaping is identified in the project staff report and
environmental document exhibits. In addition,staff met with adjacent neighbors
Bien and Hubbell this month to evaluate the visibility of the wireless facility from
their homes. Staff's landscape recommendations are based on these neighbor
interviews and site visits. Staff attempted to contact the Breier family by telephone
to set up an appointment to visit their property. A voice mail message was left.
However, the Breier family did not return the phone call. So staff landscape
screening recommendations were based on the photograph submitted by Breier
family to the Town that shows a portion of the COW to be visible from their
property.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Based on the information presented at the meeting held Wednesday evening, we
are requesting that the Town provide the following documents pursuant to the Public
Records Act. The term"document" is intended to include any writing, including
correspondence, faxes and e-mails, and photographs, notes, diagrams, maps, folders,
whether or not in electronic or"hard" copy.
1. Any and all documents that pertain to any applications filed by Cingular
Wireless for any wireless communication facility located within the Town of Los Altos
Hills, including applications currently pending, and those applications previously
submitted and approved.
2. . Any and all documents that pertain to any applications filed by any other
wireless service provider for any wireless communication facility located with the Town
of Los Altos Hills, including applications currently pending, and those applications
previously submitted and approved.
3. Any and all documents that pertain to any Master Plan Application
submitted for review by the Town Planning Commission or Town Council pursuant to
the Town's Wireless Communications Facilities Policy, specifically Policy No. 6.
4. Any and all documents that pertain to the Planning Director's approval of
any portable wireless communication facility, including but limited to the COW presently
located on the Town Hall property, including those approvals granted pursuant to the
Town's Wireless Communications Facilities Policy, specifically Policy No. 10.
Maureen Cassingham
Town Manager
December 22,2005
Page 5
5. Any and all documents that pertain to or reflect the Town's compliance
with Public Resources Code §21092 for any wireless communication facility application
located within the Town of Los Altos Hills.
6. Any and all documents that pertain to any Conditions of Approval for any
wireless communication facility approved pursuant to Town Municipal Code Title 10,
Chapter 1, including but not limited to Sections 10.1.703 and 10.1.1107.
7. Any and all documents, including diagrams, drawings, sketches, or
photographs, that describe, depict, or otherwise pertain to any wireless communication
facility located within the jurisdiction of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
8. Any and all documents, including correspondence, memos, and e-mails
between Cingular Wireless and the Town of Los Altos Hills and/or individual Town
Officials, employees, and Town Planning Commission members and Council members.
9. - -- Any and all documents that pertain to any contracts or agreements
between any wireless service provider and the Town of Los Altos Hills, including but not
limited to any and all contracts or other agreements involving payment of fees, rent, or
other form of consideration.
10. Any and all documents that pertain to compliance with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act by any wireless service provider in connection
with a proposed or existing site located within the jurisdiction of the Town of Los Altos
Hills, including, but not limited to, any Initial Study, Notice of Preparation,Negative
Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report, prepared
for or on behalf of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
If any of the foregoing requests for public records require clarification, please feel
free to contact me at your convenience. When you have compiled the documents for
inspection,please contact me so we can schedule a mutually convenient time to review
the materials.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Jeffrey B. Hare
cc: Karen Jost, City Clerk
Mark Breier
ATTACHMENT'
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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS July 17, 1996
Staff Report to the Planning Commission and City Council
RE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES POLICY
FROM: Curtis Williams,Planning Director
RECOMMENDATION That the Commission and Council:
Discuss and provide direction regarding the attached policy, including a process for
further review and adoption, as well as review by and input from affected
telecommunications carriers and the public.
BACKGROUND/STATUS
There are currently three installations of wireless communications facilities located
within the Town of Los Altos Hills: 1) the Cellular One tower (shared with Sun
Country Cable) at the Purissima Road Little League fields; 2) the GTE Mobilnet
tower at Foothill College; and 3) the Nextel antenna panels on the Fenwick
property on Elena Road.
In addition, a request for the installation of antenna panels by Cellular One on a roof
parapet at Foothill College has been recommended by the Planning Commission,
and is scheduled to be heard by the City Council at the July 17th regular meeting;
and applications are pending by Pacific Bell Mobile Services (PBMS) for personal
communications services (PCS) facilities at four sites in Town: two residential sites,
one California Water Service site, and one church site. Staff has also met with a
representative of Sprint Spectrum, another PCS provider, who is currently
evaluating the firm's needs in Los Altos Hills.
On May 30, 1996, Councilmember Dauber and the Planning Director attended an
ABAG workshop in Oakland to discuss local government response to the increasing
pressures to accommodate the rapidly expanding needs of the telecommunications
industry. It was apparent from that workshop that it would be appropriate for
most communities to establish policies or ordinances to address these requests in
order to deal with the carriers in an equitable manner while providing adequate
land use control for residents. At the June 5, 1996 City Council meeting, the
Council directed staff to prepare a wireless communications policy to be reviewed
by the Commission and Council.
DISCUSSION
Wireless communications facilities generally encompass antennas, poles, and
equipment shelters used for transmitting and/or receiving voice, data,video images
or other information through the air using signals in the radio and microwave
Commission/Council: July 17, 1996
Wireless Communications Facilities
Page 2
frequency band. When used in the context of the Town's policies and regulations,
wireless communications refers to commercial use of such facilities, and today
typically includes "cellular" phone communications carriers (such as Cellular One
and GTE Mobilnet) and "personal communications services (PCS)" carriers (such as
Pacific Bell Mobile Services, Sprint Spectrum, or Nextel). The rapidly changing
technology makes it sometimes difficult to categorize the carriers and there are
certain to be many overlaps in their future capabilities.
Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 profoundly affects the way local governments
can address the siting of wireless communications facilities in their communities.
The law:
• generally preserves local zoning authority, particularly for the purposes of
maintaining compatible land uses and minimizing visual impacts; but
• specifies that a city may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the
provision of wireless services; -
• prohibits any action that would discriminate between different providers of
personal wireless services;
• requires timely consideration of applications for wireless facilities permits; and
• preempts local determination over siting based on RF (radio frequency)
emissions, so long as the facilities meet FCC regulations regarding such
emissions.
The Act also provides for relief from the FCC where local agencies exceed their
discretion, and directs the Federal government to assist in making Federal sites
available for location of communications facilities. Attached is a "Fact Sheet"
regarding the new legislation, provided by the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau.
The primary implications of the Act for the Town are that the facilities may not be
entirely precluded, each carrier must be treated similarly to another, and that
evaluation should be made on the basis of land use compatibility and visual issues,
not on safety.
Proposed Policy
Attached is a proposed policy regarding the siting of wireless communications
facilities in the Town. The policy format is structured to be consistent with the
format of other policies developed by staff and approved by the Council, and
focuses on the following criteria:
Commission/Council: July 17, 1996
Wireless Communications Facilities
Page 3
1. Priorities for siting are set forth to encourage use of Town lands and other public
or quasi-public facilities prior to the use of residential parcels.
2. Location on residentially used properties would be prohibited except where
other alternatives do not exist, for technological reasons, and where visual
impacts would be minimal; the Town could hire a telecommunications expert to
review and advise the Town regarding this analysis or on a case-by case basis, at
the applicant's cost.
3. Collocation would be strongly encouraged, so long as it was technologically
feasible and would not exacerbate visual impacts, and conditions of approval
would require accommodation of collocation,where feasible.
4. Landscape screening and painting of facilities would be required to minimize
visual impacts.
5. Environmental review of wireless communications facilities would generally
involve preparation of a Negative Declaration, although some facilities might be
exempted where negligible visual impact would result.
6. Applicants would be required to submit "antenna master plans" for all facilities
- - - = - to be requested within a.5-year-period,to the best of their current knowledge.
7. Conditional use permits would be limited to 5-year periods, and applicants
would need to agree to remove such facilities within 30 days after abandonment
of a site. The Commission and Council may wish to consider requiring that a
bond or some other form of security be established to assure removal of the
facilities.
The Commission and Council should provide direction regarding these criteria and
set forth a process for adoption. Staff suggests that the carriers be allowed to review
and comment to the Town at a future meeting, which could take the form of either a
subsequent work session or a regular Council meeting.
Staff is available to respond to questions from the Commission or Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Wireless Communications Facilities Policy
FCC Fact Sheet Re: Telecommunications Act of 1996
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS August 21, 1996
Staff Report to the City Council
RE: WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES POLICY
FROM: Curtis Williams,Planning Director
RECOMMENDATION That the City Council:
Adopt the attached policy, setting forth guidelines for the review of conditional use
permits for wireless communications facilities.
BACKGROUND/STATUS
There are currently three installations of wireless communications facilities located
within the Town of Los Altos Hills: 1) the Cellular One tower (shared with Sun
Country Cable) at the Purissima Road Little League fields; 2) the GTE Mobilnet
tower at Foothill College; and 3) the Nextel antenna panels on the Fenwick
property on Elena Road.
In addition, a request for the installation of antenna panels by Cellular One on a roof
parapet at Foothill College has recently been approved by the City Council; and
applications are pending by Pacific Bell Mobile Services (PBMS) for personal
communications services (PCS) facilities at four sites in Town: two residential sites,
one California Water Service site, and one church site. Staff has also met with a
representative of Sprint Spectrum, another PCS provider, who is currently
evaluating the firm's needs in Los Altos Hills.
On May 30, 1996, Councilmember Dauber and the Planning Director attended an
ABAG workshop in Oakland to discuss local government response to the increasing
pressures to accommodate the rapidly expanding needs of the telecommunications
industry. It was apparent from that workshop that it would be appropriate for
most communities to establish policies or ordinances to address these requests in
order to deal with the carriers in an equitable manner while providing adequate
land use control for residents. At the June 5, 1996 City Council meeting, the
Council directed staff to prepare a wireless communications policy to be reviewed
by the Council. On July 17, 1996, the Commission and Council conducted a joint
worksession to discuss the development of such a policy and directed staff to
formalize the policy for future approval by the Council.
DISCUSSION
Wireless communications facilities generally encompass antennas, poles, and
equipment shelters used for transmitting and/or receiving voice, data,video images
or other information through the air using signals in the radio and microwave
City Council: August 21, 1996
Wireless Communications Facilities
Page 2
frequency band. When used in the context of the Town's policies and regulations,
wireless communications refers to commercial use of such facilities, and today
typically includes "cellular" phone communications carriers (such as Cellular One
and GTE Mobilnet) and "personal communications services (PCS)" carriers (such as
Pacific Bell Mobile Services; Sprint Spectrum, or Nextel). The rapidly changing
technology makes it sometimes difficult to categorize the carriers and there are
certain to be many overlaps in their future capabilities.
Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 profoundly affects the way local governments
can address the siting of wireless communications facilities in their communities.
The law:
• generally preserves local zoning authority, particularly for the purposes of
maintaining compatible land uses and minimizing visual impacts; but
• specifies that a city may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the
provision of wireless services; -
• prohibits any action that would discriminate between different providers of
personal wireless services;
• requires timely consideration of applications for wireless facilities permits; and
• preempts local determination over siting based on RF (radio frequency)
emissions, so long as the facilities meet FCC regulations regarding such
emissions.
The Act also provides for relief from the FCC where local agencies exceed their
discretion, and directs the Federal government to assist in making Federal sites
available for location of communications facilities. Attached is a "Fact Sheet"
regarding the new legislation, provided by the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau.
The primary implications of the Act for the Town are that the facilities may not be
entirely precluded, each carrier must be treated similarly to another, and that
evaluation should be made on the basis of land use compatibility and visual issues,
not on safety (radio frequency emissions).
Proposed Policy
Attached is a proposed policy regarding the siting of wireless communications
facilities in the Town. The policy format is structured to be consistent with the
format of other policies developed by staff and approved by the Council, and
focuses on the following criteria:
City Council: August 21, 1996
Wireless Communications Facilities
Page 3
1. Priorities for siting are set forth to encourage use of Town lands and other public
or quasi-public facilities prior to the use of residential parcels.
2.- Location,on residentially used properties would not-be permitted except where
alternative non-residential sites are not available, for technological reasons, and
where visual impacts would be minimal; the Town could hire a
telecommunications expert to review and advise the Town. regarding this
analysis or on a case-by case basis, at the applicant's cost
3. Collocation would be strongly encouraged, so long as it was technologically
feasible and would not exacerbate visual impacts, and conditions of approval
would require accommodation of collocation,where feasible.
4. Landscape screening and painting of facilities would be required to minimize
visual impacts.
5. Environmental review of wireless communications facilities would generally
involve preparation of a Negative Declaration, although some facilities might be
exempted where negligible visual impact would result
6. Applicants would be required to submit "antenna master plans" for all facilities
to be.requested within a 5-year period, to the best of their current knowledge.
7. Conditional use permits would be limited to 5-year periods, and applicants
would need to agree to remove such facilities within 30.days after abandonment
of a site. The Town could require a bond to be posted to assure removal.
Input from Telecommunications Companies
Staff has forwarded a copy of the draft policy to all of the telecommunications firms
which have contacted the Town or presently have facilities in the Town, as well as
their respective consultants. . Representatives of one or more of-those firms may
wish to address the Council regarding the policy.
Staff is available to respond to questions from the Commission or Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Wireless Communications Facilities Policy
FCC Fact Sheet Re: Telecommunications Act of 1996
July 31, 1996
Re: Town of Los Altos Hills
Wireless Communications Facilities Policy
Dear Telecommunications Company:
On Wednesday, August 21, 1996, at 6:00 p.m.,the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills will be considering adoption of a policy regarding the siting of wireless
communications facilities in the Town. The policy is an outgrowth of a number of
discussions over the past six months, and specifically of direction given by the Council
and the Planning Commission at a joint study session on July 17, 1996. The policy is
intended to be used as guidance-in the review of conditional-use permits for such
facilities.
Attached is a draft policy prepared by staff, based on the input of the Council and
Commission. If you would like to comment on the policy, you may provide your
response in writing to the Planning Department or to the Council's attention, and/or you
may make comments at the Council meeting.
Thank you for your continued cooperation. If you have questions regarding the policy,
please contact me at(415) 941-7222.
Sincerely,
Curtis S. Williams
Planning Director
Attachment: Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities (Draft)
Please Send To:
1. Michael F. Harlan
Cellular One
651 Gateway Blvd., Suite 1500
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
2. Amy Stanton
JM Consulting Group, Inc.
844 Dubuque Ave.
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
3. Laura Albright
Sprint Spectrum
4683 Chabot Drive, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
4. Ray Hashimoto
JM Consulting Group, Inc.
2635 N. First St., Suite 205
San Jose, CA 95134
5. Nextel Communications
475 - 14th Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
6. Andy Miner,Network Deployment Manager
Pacific Bell Mobile Services
4420 Rosewood Drive, 4th Floor
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Findings—Town Hall
1) Cingular Wireless currently operates seven unmanned wireless facilities within in the
Town of Los Altos Hills. Due for a number of reasons large sections of Town are
under served.
During our site selection process we attempt to locate Cingular facilities that are most
compatible with surrounding uses and general. Typically, in predominantly
residential areas we search for lands used for civic purposes,commercial, office or
public or private utility.
We feel that the proposed use would be compatible with scale and character of the
area.Town Hall is a public space that is well landscaped that can accommodate the
proposed use.Furthermore, since Town Hall is a public space we realize the demand
for cell phone coverage in the general area for personal reasons as well as for
business.With the installation of this site,we believe that Cingular's coverage in the
immediate and general area surrounding Town Hall would dramatically improve.
2) For the proposed use, Cingular radio frequency engineers have determined through
_ testing that the proposed antennas would need to operate at an effective height of
approximately 70 feet above grade. The determination is that 70 feet is necessary for
the antennas to have a clear line-of-site to the proposed coverage area.Due to the
natural topography and existing tall trees the necessary height required for this site to
operate effectively is 70 feet.At the proposed height,the proposed structure would be
available for co-location.
3) We have designed the proposal to be unobtrusive, setback from residential uses and
painted to match so that it blends in with the existing surrounding environment.
The proposed use would not be the primary use of the subject property. We feel that
with the limited occupied square footage of the proposed use makes the proposal
accessory to the primary public use. Therefore,we.feel that an accessory use of this
scale would be reasonably compatible with the existing land use of the area.
4) The proposed unmanned wireless facility would not create any significant or
noticeable automobile or foot traffic. On average, one or two Cingular technicians
would visit the site for ordinary maintenance and to ensure effective operation of the
facility.
4) The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting properly or the permitted use
thereof. The proposal has been scaled and designed to be unobtrusive and blend in
with existing character of the vicinity. The proposal will improve Cingular's wireless
service in the Town of Los Altos Hills.This service will provide additional means of
communication and can be used in the event of an emergency.when traditional
landline telephones may not be available.In addition,this service is used by many
local businesses of all sizes and in many types of industries,thereby enhancing local
businesses. This facility will operate in full compliance with the FCC's guidelines
and all local environmental guidelines.
AT r- NT
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities
Code Sections and Design Guidelines:
Section 10-1.703(h)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows service uses, including
"communications facilities", to be permitted in the Town if a Conditional Use Permit is
granted by the Planning Commission and City Council. Section 10-1.1107(1) of the
Code outlines findings which must be made to approve a use permit, including the proper
location of the use or facility relative to others in the vicinity, the adequacy of the site to
accommodate the use, and that the facility or use will not have an adverse effect on
adjacent properties. The Design Guidelines do not address such uses, but do suggest(on
Pages 29-31) that ancillary facilities, such as lights, pool equipment, and satellite dishes,
be located so as to minimize impacts on neighbors.
Intent:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the desired criteria for siting of wireless
communications facilities, generally including monopoles, related antennas, and
equipment shelters. As the Town's land use is virtually entirely residential, wireless
communication facilities will be most appropriately located on public or institutional sites
existing within the Town. Collocation, location on or near existing buildings, and
landscape screening will be desired to minimize the visual impacts of the facilities on
neighbors and the public.
Policies:
1. Priorities for Siting. Wireless communication facilities shall generally be
located on properties with priority as follows: a) Town-owned properties; b)
Foothill College; c) water tanks; d) other public or quasi-public facilities,
such as schools or churches; and e) residential properties of at least ten (10)
acres.
2. Siting on Residential Parcels. Wireless communication facilities may be
permitted on properties used for residential purposes or vacant parcels
intended for residential use if the residential property owner provides
written consent and significant visual impacts are mitigated.
3. Collocation. Collocation of wireless communication facilities with other
facilities is encouraged to the maximum extent feasible, as long as the
collocation is technologically compatible and does not substantially increase
visual impacts. The Town will generally require as a condition of approval
for any conditional use permit that the applicant permit collocation of other
facilities, subject to technological constraints and Town review.
Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities
page 2
4. Landscape Screening and Color. Landscape screening shall be required by
the Town to minimize the visual impacts of wireless communication facilities.
Poles, antennas, and equipment buildings should be painted to blend with the
surrounding environment and/or buildings to further minimize visual
impacts.
5. Environmental Review. A Negative Declaration will typically be prepared
for review of proposed wireless communication facilities, with special
attention to the visual impacts of the facilities. Categorical exemptions may
be used where facilities are collocated with or would be minimal additions to
existing structures,with negligible additional visual impact.
6. Antenna Master Plans. Any applicant for a wireless communication facility
site shall submit applications, to the best of their knowledge, for all sites
anticipated to ,be required by the carrier for a three (3) to five (5) year
period, and the requests shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council as a master plan application.
7. Term of Permits and Abandonment of Sites. . Conditional use permits for
wireless communication facilities shall be established for periods not to
exceed five (5) years, at which time renewal of the permit must be requested
by the applicant. More frequent review of the operation of the permit may
be made a condition of approval. Approval will also require a written
agreement from the applicant that, should the use be discontinued by the
carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than ninety (90) days after
discontinuance of the use or abandonment. Such a provision shall also be
included in any lease with the Town for use of Town lands for wireless
communications facilities. The Town may require bonding or other surety
to assure the removal of such facilities.
8. Wireless communication firms shall, at the time of application for permits,
demonstrate efforts which have been made to inform neighboring residents
of the proposed facilities, such as conducting meetings, or mailing fact sheets
and/or letters, etc. to neighbors.
9. The Planning Director is authorized to reduce or waive permit fees for any
wireless communications facility that is proven to expand wireless coverage
in the Town and is structurally capable of co-location.
10. The Planning Director is authorized to administratively approve portable
wireless communications facilities also known as cell on wheels or COWS on
certain properties as specified in Policy#1 on a temporary basis.
Approved by City Council: August 21, 1996, amended September 15, 2005
Memorandum
Date: November 3, 2005
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Carl Cahill, Planning Director c-t
Subject: Status of Wireless Communications Infrastructure Planning and Improvements
On October 20, 2005 the City Council agreed to hold a hearing this evening on the subject of
improving wireless communications within the Town. The subject is controversial because
although everyone agrees that wireless coverage needs improvement, some residents do not want
cellular antenna towers near their properties. Aesthetic and public health issues are often cited.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is responsible for regulating and licensing
cellular or wireless communications systems and sets limits on human exposure to radio
frequency aM fields. The Town does require wireless,carriers to submit an RF data report that
shows that the carrier's base station equipment complies with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
With regard to aesthetics, the Town has had a Wireless Communications Policy in place since
1996 that reasonably limits the potential locations for wireless communication facilities within
the Town, requires collocation where technically feasible and requires the use of screening and
camouflage techniques. Staff has compared the Policy with wireless communications policies
from other cities including Los Altos. The Town's Wireless Communications Policy is up to
date and is specifically tailored to the Town's unique zoning that is predominantly very low
density residential and open space. If the Policy were followed, the Town would enjoy
significantly improved and expanded cell coverage without significant visual impacts to
residential properties. A copy of the Policy is attached.
The Planning Department has also prepared an attached table of existing wireless facilities in
Town, a table of pending wireless facility proposals and a table of properties with an
accompanying map that shows locations that might be appropriate for additional or future
wireless communications facilities in accordance with the Town's Wireless Communications
Policy. Earlier this year, the City Council authorized staff to solicit proposals from cell phone
companies to improve wireless coverage throughout the Town. Since that time, staff has worked
with three cellular service providers and has identified six potential proposals that are at various
stages in the planning process.
Per the Council's direction, a Town-wide notice was mailed inviting residents to attend this
discussion and share their comments with the City Council. Representatives from at least 3 of
the cell phone companies including Cingular, Verizon and T-Mobile will also be present to
answer questions that the Council and the public might have.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Town Wireless Communications Facilities Policy
2. Existing Wireless Communications Facilities in Town
3. Pending Wireless Communications Facilities
4. Priority locations for future Wireless Communications Facilities
5. FCC Radio Frequency Safety Information
6. Resident comments received as of October 28, 2005
7. Map of priority locations for future Wireless Communications Facilities
ATrACHMENT
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS BILLS
Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities
Code Sections and Design Guidelines:
Section 10-1.703(h)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows service uses, including
"communications facilities", to be permitted in the Town if a Conditional Use Permit is
granted by the Planning Commission and City Council. Section 10-1.1107(1) of the
Code outlines findings which must be made to approve a use permit, including the proper
location of the use or facility relative to others in the vicinity, the adequacy of the site to
accommodate the use, and that the facility or use will not have an adverse effect on
adjacent properties. The Design Guidelines do not address such uses,but do suggest(on
pages 29-31) that ancillary facilities, such as lights, pool equipment and satellite dishes,
be located so as to minimize impacts on neighbors.
Intent:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the desired criteria for siting of wireless
cocommunications _facilities, - generauy including monopoles, related ' antennas, and
equipment shelters. As the Town's land use is virtually entirely residential, wireless
communication facilities will be most appropriately located on public or institutional sites
existing within the Town. Collocation, location on or near existing buildings, and
landscape screening will.be desired to minimize the visual impacts of the facilities on
neighbors and the public.
Policies:
1. Priorities for Siting. Wireless communication facilities shall generally be
located on properties with priority as follows: a)Town-owned properties; b)
Foothill College; c) water' tanks; d) other public or'
*quasi-public facilities,
such as schools or churches; and e) residential properties of at least ten (10)
acres.
2. Siting on Residential Parcels. Wireless communication facilities may be
permitted on properties used forresidential purposes or vacant parcels
intended for residential use if the—residential property owner provides
written consent and significant visual impacts are mitigated.
3. Collocation. Collocation of wireless communication facilities with other
facilities is encouraged to the maximum extent feasible, as long as the
collocation is technologically compatible and does not substantially increase
visual impacts. The Town will generally require as a condition of approval
for any conditional use permit that the applicant permit collocation of other
facilities,subject to technological constraints and Town review.
Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities
page 2
4. Landscape Screening and Color. Landscape screening shall be required by
the Town to minimize the visual impacts of wireless communication facilities.
Poles, antennas, and equipment buildings should be painted to blend with the
surrounding environment and/or buildings to further minimize visual
impacts.
5. Environmental Review. A Negative Declaration will typically be prepared
for review of proposed wireless communication facilities, with special
attention to the visual impacts of the facilities. Categorical exemptions may
be used where facilities are collocated with or would be minimal additions to
existing structures,with negligible additional visual impact.
6. Antenna Master Plans. Any applicant for a wireless communication facility
site shall submit applications, to the best of their knowledge, for all sites
anticipated to be required by the carrier for a three (3) to five (5) year
period, and the requests shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council as a master plan application.
7. Term of Permits and Abandonment of Sites. Conditional use permits for
wireless communication facilities shall be established far,periods not to
exceed five (5) years, at which time renewal of the permit must be requested
by the applicant. More frequent review of the operation of the permit may
be made a condition of approval. Approval will also require a written
agreement from the applicant that, should the use be discontinued by the
carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than ninety (90) days after
discontinuance of the use or abandonment. Such a provision shall also be
included in any lease with the Town for use of Town lands for wireless
communications facilities. The Town may require bonding or other surety
to assure the removal of such facilities.
8. Wireless communication firms shall, at the time of application for permits,
demonstrate efforts which have been made to inform neighboring residents
of the proposed facilities, such as conducting meetings, or mailing fact sheets
and/or letters, etc. to neighbors.
9. The Planning Director. is authorized to reduce or waive permit fees for any
wireless communications facility that is proven to expand wireless coverage
in the Town and is structurally capable of co-location.
10. The Planning Director is authorized to administratively approve portable
wireless communications facilities also known as cell on wheels or COWs on
certain properties as specified in Policy#1 on a temporary basis.
Approved by City Council: August 21, 1996,amended September 15, 2005
EXISTING CELL SITES IN LOS ALTOS HILLS
October 25,2005
1 AT&T 219-96-ZP-SD-CUP-ND/238-01-ZP-SD-CUP Cal Trans 2350 Old Page Mill Road
2 AT&T 41-03-CUP-VAR Purissima Hills Water District 26451 Ascension Drive
3 AT&T/ Cellular.One 5-93-ZP-SD-CUP/ 194-04-CUP Renewal Little League Fields 27440 Purissima Road
4 AT&T/ Cellular One 75-96-CUP Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
5 Cingular 210-02-CUP Sarraf 11997 Hilltop Drive
8 Cingular 66-02-CUP Purissima Hills Water District 12863 La Cresta Drive
7 Cingular 68-02-CUP Cal Trans :' 2350 Old Page Mill Road
8 Cingular 67-02-CUP St.Lukes Chapel 26140 Duval Way
g Cingular 191-03-ZP-SD-CUP Los Altos Hills Stonebrook Drive-Utility Pole in ROW
10 Metro PCS 126-01-CUP-ND Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
11 Metro PCS 230-01-CUP Little League Fields 27440 Purissima Road
12 Nextel 154-98-ZP-SD-CUP/227-01-CUP-ND Foothill College 12345 EI Monte Road
13 Nextel 182-04-CUP Cal Trans 2350 Old Page Mill Road
14 Nextel 99-03-CUP/108-94-CUP Fenwick 28011 Elena Road
15 Pacific Bell Mobile Services 50-96-ZP-SD-CUP Cal Trans ! 2350 Old Page Mill Road
16 Pacific Bell Mobile Services 224-95-VAR-CUP St.Lukes Chapel 26410 Duval Way
17 Pacific Bell Mobile Services 49-96-ZP-SD-VAR-CUP California Water Eastbrook at Magdalena
18 Sprint 198-96-ZP-SD-CUP-ND/ 165-01-CUP RENEWAL Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
19 Sprint 190-96-ZP-SD-CUP-ND/107-01-CUP Cal Trans 2350 Old Page Mill Road
20 Sprint 122-01-ZP-SD-ND-CUP St.Lukes Chapel 26140 Duval Way
21 Sprint 157-96-ZP-SD-CUP-ND California Water Eastbrook at Magdalena
22 Verizon 175-01-CUP-ND Little League Fields 27440 Purissima Road
23 Verizon(Crown Castle) 205-01-CUP Cal Trans 2350 Old Page Mill Road
24 Verizon(Crown Castle) 154-01-CUP Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
25 Verizon/GTE 216-95-ZP-SD-CUP-ND Foothill College 12345 El Monte Road
26 Verizon/GTE 128-98-ZP-SD-CUP-ND/138-01-CUP RENEWAL Cal Trans'. 2350 Old Page Mill Road
27 Verizon/Sprint 106-01-CUP Purissima Hills Water District 12863 La Cresta Drive
ATTACHMENT 3
Pending Wireless Communications Facility Applications
1 Cingular 26410 Duval Way St. Luke Chapel
2 Lingular 26379 Fremont Road Town Hall
3 Cingular Arastradero and Purissima Cal'rfomia Water
4 T-Mobile 14410 DeBell Road Califomia Water
5 T-Mobile 5351 O'Keefe Lane California Water
6 Verizon 27210 Altamont Road Westwind Bam
Priority Locations for Siting AT rACHMENT*+
Wireless Communications Facilities
Wireless Communications Facilities Policy Adopted by the City Council:September 15,2005
TOWN OWNED PROPERTIES
1 Town of Los Altos Hills 175 36 014 *no Site Address*
2 Town of Los Altos Hills 175 53 042 Fremont Rd
3 Town of Los Altos Hills 175 56 003 26379 W Fremont Rd
4 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 02 011 Elena Rd
5 Town of Los Altos Hills 18203022 - 27440 Purissima Rd
6 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 04 073 Purissima Rd
7 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 07 026 *no Site Address*
8 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 08 035 *no Site Address*
9 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 17 039 Moody Rd
10 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 18 055 13470 Country Way
11 Town of Los Altos Hills 18221 003 *no Site Address*
12 Town of Los Altos Hills 18221 016 Altamont Rd
13 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 22 022 *no Site Address*
14 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 22 023 *no Site Address*
15 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 28 039 Altamont Rd
16 Town of Los Altos Hills 182 32 021 *no Site Address*
17 Town of Los Altos Hills = - 182 52 009 *no Site Address*
18 Town of Los Altos Hills 336 30 012 *no Site Address*
19 Town of Los Altos Hills 336 31 022 Rhus Ridge Rd
20 ITown of Los Altos Hills 336 31 023 *no Site Address*
21 ITown of Los Altos Hills 336 42 019 *no Site Address*
22 ITown of Los Altos Hills 351 37 001 Altamont Rd
WATER TANK SITES
1 California Water Service Co. 175 27 013 E Sunset Dr
2 Calffomia Water Service Co. 175 27 014 13310 Sunset Dr E
3 Califomia Water Service Co. 175 37 014 E Sunset Dr
4 California Water Service Co. 175 38 005 25351 Okeefe Ln
5 Cafrfornia Water Service Co. 336 35 044 (land Only)
6 California Water Service Co. 336 36 024 (land Only)
7 California Water Service Co. 336 42 022 (land Only)
8 Purissima Hills Water District 175 36 013 *no Site Address*
9 Purissima Hills Water District 175 36 015 *no Site Address*
10 Purissima Hills Water District 175 44 076 12863 La Cresta Dr
11 Purissima Hills Water District 175 53 030 26451 Ascension Dr
12 Purissima Hills Water District 182 13 020 13037 Vista Del Valle Ct
13 Purissima Hills Water District 182 18 013 13240 Page Mill Rd
14 Purissima Hills Water District 182 18 017 28535 Matadero Creek Ln
15 Purissima Hills Water District 182 48 019 27268 Byrne Park Ln
16 Purissima Hills Water District 336 30 001 12400 EI Monte Rd
17 1 Purissima Hills Water District 1 336 30 031 ITepa Way
1
Priority Locations for Siting
Wireless Communications Facilities
Wireless Communications Facilities Policy Adopted by the City Council: September 15,2005
OtHER PUBLIC O. QUASI"PUBLIC FACILITIES
1 Congregation Beth Am 175 32 001 26790 Arastradero Rd
2 Episcopal Laymens Group of Los Altos 175 48 057 26410 Duval Way
3 Foothill Community College 17541 010 *no Site Address*
4 Fremont Hills Country Club 175 55 049 12889 Viscaino PI
5 Leland Jr. Stanford University 142 16 076 Arastradero Rd
6 Los Aftos Fire Protection District 175 42 033 27500 Arastradero Rd
7 Los Altos S D 175 23 013 Fremont Ave
8
Packard Foundation 182 15 019 Elena Rd
9 Packard Foundation 182 15 020 25750 Elena Rd
10 Packard Foundation 182 14 003 26498 Taaffe Rd
11 Packard Foundation 182 14 030 26580 Taaffe Rd
12 Palo Alto Unified S D 175 33 009 26800 Ortega Dr
13 Poor Glares Los Altos 18210040 28260 Natoma Rd
14 Poor Clares'Los Altos 18211023 28210 Natoma Rd.
15 Poor Glares Los Altos 18211 024 28210 Natoma Rd:
16 Roman Catholic Welfare Corp. 33621003 EI Monte Ave
17 Roman Catholic Welfare Corp. 33621004 12816 EI Monte Rd
18 Santa Clara Valley Water District 18241-001 *no Site Address*
19 Santa Clara Valley Water District -33619042 *no Site Address*
20 Santa Clara County 175 03 019 *no Site Address*
21 St.Vincent De Paul Daughters Charity 182 24 012 26000 Altamont Rd
22 State of California 175 43 036 *no Site Address*
23 State of California 182 04 062 27145 Adonna Ct
- 24 IState of California 18231054 Christophers Ln
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES OVER 10 ACRES
1 Hogle Lois Crozier 182 31 065 2000 Page Mill Rd
2 Evershine III 175 36 032 La Paloma Rd
3 Robert&Janet Fenwick 182 02 016 Elena Rd -
4 David vd Hitz 175 03 047 26026 Scarff Way
5 Jack &Nancy Horton 182 25 014 26030 Altamont Rd
6 William &Elizabeth Kerns 351 03 018 11888 Francemont Ave
7 Timothy Koogle 175 37 037 12950 Robleda Rd
8 Mad Manor II LLC 175 43 035 27641 Purissima Rd
9 Marco&Cathy Mendez 182 03 038 13115 Maple Leaf Ct
10 Myron &Nina Myers II 336 35 038 24600 Olive Tree Ln
11 W J Nicholson 336 42 021 Junipero Serra Fwy
12 David Packard 182 23 031 26285 Altamont Rd
13 James& Leda Patmore 182 29 043 27650 Central Dr
14 Gary Silver 336 27 003 24840 Prospect Ave
15 Mary Steers 182 29 060 11641 Buena Vista Dr
16 Wayman 351 37 012 26220 Moody Rd
17 lWendell&Linda Whitehouse 1 182 27 001 112345 Page Mill Rd
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Endnotes Radiofrequencies constitute part of the overall electromagnetic
spectrum. Cellular communications systems use frequencies in the
FCC-FDA Website 800-900 megahertz (MHz) portion of the radiofrequency (RF) spectrum
(frequencies-formerly-used for UHF-TV broadcasting), and transmitters
in the Personal Communications Service (PCS) use frequencies in the
range of 1850-1990 MHz. Primary antennas for cellular and PCS
transmissions are usually located on towers, water tanks and other
Visit the FCC-FDA elevated structures including rooftops and the sides of buildings. The
consumer combination of antennas and associated electronic equipment is
information referred to as a cellular or PCS base station" or "cell site." Typical
wireless phone heights for base station towers or structures are 50-200 feet. A typical
website. The FDA cellular base station may utilize several "omni-directional" antennas
and the FCC now that look like poles or whips, 10 to 15 feet in length. PCS (and also
provide information many cellular) base stations use a number of "sector" antennas that
about wireless phones look like rectangular panels. The dimensions of a sector antenna are
at a jointly operated typically 1 foot by 4 feet. Antennas are usually arranged in three
website groups of three with one antenna in each group used to transmit
signals to mobile units (car phones or hand-held phones). The other
two antennas in each group are used to receive signals from mobile
units.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorizes cellular and
PCS carriers in various service areas around the country. At a cell site,
the total RF power that could be transmitted from each transmitting
antenna at a cell site depends on the number of radio channels
(transmitters) that have been authorized and the power of each
transmitter. Typically, for a cellular base station, a maximum of 21
channels per sector (depending on the system) could be used. Thus,
for a typical cell site utilizing sector antennas, each of the three
transmitting antennas could be connected to up to 21 transmitters for
a total of 63 transmitters per site. When omni-directional antennas are
used, up to 96 transmitters could be implemented at a cell site, but
this would be very unusual. While a typical base station could have as
many as 63 transmitters, not all of the transmitters would be expected
to operate simultaneously thus reducing overall emission levels. For
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the case of PCS base stations, fewer transmitters are normally required
due to the relatively greater number of base stations.
Although the FCC permits an effective radiated power (ERP) of up to
500 watts per channel (depending on the tower height), the majority of
cellular base stations in urban and suburban areas operate at an ERP of
100 watts per channel or less. An ERP of 100 watts corresponds to an
actual radiated power of 5-10 watts, depending on the type of antenna
used (ERP is not equivalent to the power that is radiated but is a
measure of the directional characteristics of the antenna). As the
capacity of a system is expanded by dividing cells, i.e., adding
additional base stations, lower ERPs are normally used. In urban areas,
an ERP of 10 watts per channel (corresponding to a radiated power of,
0.5 - 1 watt) or less is commonly used. For PCS base stations, even
lower radiated power levels are normally used.
The signal from a cellular or PCS base station antenna is essentially
directed toward the horizon in a relatively narrow beam in the vertical
plane, For example, the radiation pattern for an omni-directional
antenna might be compared to a thin doughnut or pancake centered
around the antenna while the pattern for a sector antenna is fan-
shaped, like a wedge cut from a pie. As with all forms of
electromagnetic energy, the power density from a cellular or PCS
transmitter decreases rapidly (according to an inverse square law) as
one moves away from the antenna. Consequently, normal ground-level
exposure is much less than exposures that might be encountered if one
were very close to the antenna and in its main transmitted beam.
Measurements made near typical cellular and PCS installations have
shown that ground-level power densities are well below limits
recommended by RF/microwave safety standards.
In 1996, the FCC adopted updated guidelines for evaluating human
exposure to radiofrequency (RF) fields from fixed transmitting
antennas such as those used for cellular radio and PCS base stationsl.
The new guidelines for cellular and PCS base stations are identical to
those recommended by the National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements (NCRP)Z. These guidelines are also similar to the
1992 guidelines recommended by the American National Standards
Institute and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992)3. The FCC adopted guidelines for hand-held
RF devices, such as cellular and PCS phones, that are the same as
those recommended by.the ANSI/IEEE and NCRP guidelines (see later
discussion).
In the case of cellular base station transmitters, at a frequency of 869
MHz (the lowest frequency used), the FCC's RF exposure guidelines
recommend a maximum permissible exposure level of the general
public(or exposure in "uncontrolled" environments) of about 580
microwatts per square centimeter (pW/cm2), as averaged over any
thirty-minute period. This limit is many times greater than RF levels
typical found near the base of typical cellular towers or in the vicinity of
other, lower-powered cellular base station transmitters. For example,
measurement data obtained from various sources have consistently
indicated that "worst-case" ground=level power densities near typical
cellular towers are on the order of 1 pW/cm2 or less (usually
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significantly less). Calculations corresponding to a "worst-case"
situation (all transmitters operating simultaneously and continuously at
the maximum licensed power) show that in order to be exposed to
levels near the FCC's limits for cellular frequencies, an individual would
essentially have to remain in the main transmitting beam (at the
height of the antenna) and within a few feet from the antenna. This
makes it extremely unlikely that a member of the general public could
be exposed to RF levels in excess of these guidelines from cellular base
station transmitters.
For PCS base station transmitters, the same type of analysis holds,
except that at the PCS transmitting frequencies (1850-1990 MHz) the
FCC's exposure'limits for the public are 1000 pW/cm2. Therefore, there
would typically be an even greater margin of safety between actual
public exposure levels and the recognized safety limit.
When cellular and PCS antennas are mounted at rooftop locations it is
possible that RF levels greater than 1 pW/cm2 could be present on the
rooftop itself. This might become an issue if the rooftop were
accessible to maintenance personnel or others. However, exposures
approaching or exceeding the safety guidelines are only likely to be
encountered very close to and directly in front of the antennas. Even if
___RF levels_were to.be_ higher than desirable on a rooftop, appropriate
restrictions could be placed on access. Factoring in the time-averaging
aspects of safety standards could also be used to reduce potential
exposure. The fact that rooftop cellular and PCS antennas usually
operate at lower power levels than antennas on free-standing towers
makes excessive exposure conditions on rooftops even less likely. This
reason and the significant signal attenuation of a building's roof also
minimizes any chance for harmful exposure of persons living or
working within the building itself.
(2) Mobile(vehicle-mounted) antennas
Vehicle-mounted antennas used for cellular communications normally
operate at a power level of 3 watts or less. These cellular antennas are
typically mounted on the roof, on the trunk, or on the rear window of a
car or truck. Studies have shown that in order to be exposed to RF
levels that approach the safety guidelines it would be necessary to
remain very close to a vehicle-mounted cellular antenna. For example,
a study done for AT&T Bell Laboratories by the University of
Washington documented typical and "worst-case" exposure levels and
specific absorption rates (SAR) for vehicle occupants and persons
standing close to vehicle-mounted cellular antennas. Worst-case
exposure conditions were considered when an individual was at the
closest possible distance from the antenna. Several configurations were
tested using adult and child "phantom" models.
The results of this study showed that the highest exposure (1900
pW/cm2) occurred with a female model at a distance of 9.7 cm (3.8
inches) from one of the antennas operating at a power level of 3 watts.
Although this level is nominally in excess of the FCC's exposure limits
for power density at this frequency, analysis of the data indicated that
the antenna, would have to be driven to 7 W of power before the limit
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for specificabsorption rate (SAR) allowed by the FCC guidelines would
be exceeded. The intermittent nature of transmission and the
improbability that a person would remain so close to the antenna for
,any length of time further reduces thepotential for excessive
exposure.
The University of Washington study also indicated that vehicle
occupants are effectively shielded by the metal body. Motorola, Inc., in
comments filed with the FCC, has expressed the opinion that proper
installation of a vehicle-mounted antenna to maximize the shielding
effect is an effective way,of limiting exposure. Motorola and other
companies have recommended antenna installation either in the center
of the roof or the center of the trunk. In response to concerns
expressed over the commonly-used rear-window mounted cellular
antennas, Motorola has recommended a minimum separation distance
of 30-60 cm (1 -2 feet) to minimize exposure to vehicle occupants
resulting from antenna mismatch for this type of antenna installation.
In summary, from data gathered to date, it appears that properly
installed, vehicle- mounted., personal wireless transceivers using up to
3 watts of power would result in maximum exposure levels in or near
the vehicle that are well below the FCC's safety limits. This assumes
that the transmitting antenna is at least 15 cm (about 6 inches) or
more from vehicle occupants. Time-averaging of exposure (either a 6
or 30 minute period is specified) will usually result in still lower values
when compared with safety guidelines. .
(3) Hand-held cellular telephones and PCS devices
A question that often arises 1s whether there may be potential health .
risks due to the RF emissions.from hand-held cellular telephones and
PCS devices. The FCC's exposure guidelines, and the ANSI/IEEE and
NCRP guidelines upon which they are based, specify limits for human
exposure to RF emissions from hand-held RF devices in terms of
specific absorption rate (SAR). For exposure of the general public, e.g.,
exposure of the user of a cellular or PCS phone, the SAR limit is an
absorption threshold of 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg), as measured over any
one gram of tissue.
Measurements and computational analysis of SAR in models of the
human head and other studies of SAR distribution using hand-held
cellular and PCS phones have shown that, in general, the 1.6 W/kg
limit is unlikely to be exceeded under normal conditions of use. Before
FCC approval can be granted for marketing of-a cellular or.PCS phone,
compliance with the 1.6 W/kg limit must be demonstrated. Also,
testing of hand-held phones is normally done-under conditions of
maximum power usage. In reality, normal power usage is less and is
dependent on distance of the user-from the base station transmitter.
In recent years publicity, speculation and concern over claims of
possible health effects due to RF fields from hand-held wireless
telephones prompted industry-sponsored groups, such as Wireless
Technology Research, L.L.C. (WTR) and Motorola, Inc., to initiate
research programs aimed at investigating whether there is any risk to
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users of these devices. Past studies carried out at frequencies both
higher and lower than those used for cellular and PCS phones have led
expert organizations to conclude that typical RF exposures from these
devices are safe. However, the Federal Government is monitoring the
results of the ongoing industry-sponsored research through an inter-
agency working group led by the EPA and the FDA's Center for Devices
and Radiological Health.
In a 1993 "Talk Paper," the FDA stated that it did not have enough
information at that time to rule out the possibility of risk, but if such a
risk exists "it is probably small." The FDA concluded that there is no
proof that cellular telephones can be harmful, but if individuals remain
concerned several precautionary actions could be taken. These
included limiting conversations on hand-held cellular telephones to
those that are essential-And making greater use of telephones with
vehicle-mounted antennas where there is a greater separation distance
between the user and the radiating structure.
NOTE: For more information on these and other RF-related topics, you
may call the FCC's toll-free number: 1-888-CALL FCC (1-888-225-
5322) or contact the FCC's RF Safety Program, in the Office of
Engineering and Technology, at (202) 418-2464. Information is also
available at the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology World Wide
Web Site under the "RF Safety" heading at the following address:
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/.
Endnotes:
1. FCC Report and Order in ET Docket 93-62, 61 Federal Register 41006
(August 7, 1996); 11 FCC Record 15123 (1997). See also, FCC Second
Memorandum Opinion and Order, ET Docket 93-62, 62 Federal Register
47960 (September 12, 1997), 12 FCC Record 13494 (1997). For more
information on these documents contact the FCC's toll-free number: 1-888-
CALL FCC (1-888-225-5322).They may also be viewed and downloaded
at the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology World Wide Web Site
under the "RF Safety" heading at the following address:
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety.The FCC's RF exposure guidelines are based on
recommendations made to the FCC by U.S.federal safety and health
agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA),the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
2. The NCRP is a non-profit corporation chartered by congress to develop
information and recommendations concerning radiation protection.
3. The American National Standards Institute is a non-profit, privately-funded,
membership organization that coordinates development of voluntary
national standards in the United States.The IEEE is a non-profit technical
and professional engineering society.
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Kaaren Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 9:05 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet.
Thanks,
Dean
>From: "Fallah, Fred" <
>To: 'Dean Warshawsky' <dean@telteksys.com>
>Subject: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:59:51 -0700
>X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19)
>
>Dean,
>Thanks for asking. I personally have difficulty using my Cell phone. My
T>carrier is Cingular wireless and I have a Motorola phone. I am not sure
>if it is the phone carrier or lack of cell phone coverage in town, but
>definitely not as good as elsewhere in the bay area.
>Fred Fallah, AIA
>Architect
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Warshawsky [mailto:dean@telteksys.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:04 PM
>To: dean@telteksys.com
>Subject: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
>What's your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please let
>me know, we're in the process of evaluating the level of service we
>have in town.
>Thanks,
>Dean
>LAH Mayor Pro Tem
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Karen Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@Wteksys.com]
Seat: -Thursday, October 27,2005 9:04 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: Re: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in'the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
From:
Date: Thu,-27 Oct 2005 11:35:03 EDT
coverage in the s
Subject: Re:Requesting your opinion on cell phoneag hill
To: dean@telteksys.com
X-Mailer. 9.0 SE for Windows sub 5016
X-Spam-Flag:NO
Driving in the hills its almost non existent...at the house its sporadic....but to say there is coverage in the hills
is too funny.....Pat
Pat and Mike Splinter
tAH, 94022
n a message dated 10/26/2005 9:04:20 PM Pacific Standard Time,dean@telteksys.com
writes:
What`s your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please let
me know,we're in the process of evaluating the level of service we
have in town.
Thanks,
Dean
10/27/2005
Karen Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27,2005 9:02 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
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>From: "Israel Niv" <
>To: "'Dean Warshawsky'" <dean@telteksys.com>
>Subject: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Thu. 27 Oct 2005 08:06:48 -0700
>Organization: NivNet
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook, Build 11.0.6353
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>Dean,
>Both T-Mobile (GSM) ; Xingular (GSM) and AT&T (digital CDMA) signals at
>my home are weak and intermittent.
>I wish we would have better service.
>Israel Niv
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Warshawsky [mailto:dean@telteksys.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9-04 PM
>To: dean@telteksys.com
>Subject: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
>What's your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please let
>me know, we're in the process of evaluating the level of service we
>have in town.
>Thanks,
>Dean
>LAH Mayor Pro Tem
Karen Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 9:02 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
>X-ORBL: [216.103.105.83]
>From: "Diana Neiman" <
>To: "Dean Warshawsky" <dean@telteksys.com>
>Subject: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:45:38 -0700
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2911.0)
>Dean,
>It is difficult to say politely because it is really poor. I have
>switched providers and that helped a little, but there are just too many dead spots.
>No-one is thrilled to have a tower near their home, but honestly, are
>they any worse than the power lines and most of us live with those.
>Good luck pursuing this one. The majority of the town and people
>passing through will thank you.
- --- -- ------
>Diana Neiman
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Warshawsky [mailto:dean@telteksys.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:04 PM
>To: dean@telteksys.com
>Subject: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
>What's your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please let
>me know, we're in the process of evaluating the level of service we
>have in town.
>Thanks,
>Dean
>LAH Mayor Pro Tem
1
Karen Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 9:01 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: Re: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
>X-ORBL: [63.206.193.108]
>From: "Jim Fuller" <
>To: "Dean Warshawsky" <dean@telteksys.com>
>Subject: Re: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:21:41 -0700
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1506
>I have spotty coverage with Verizon. I also live in the flats near Los
>Altos. As bad as my coverage is, Los Altos is worse. I have no
>coverage downtown. I usually walk up to the Safeway parking lot to make my calls.
>Farther into town I am cut off. At my house I only need to go out to
>my porch to make a call.
1
Karen Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27,2005 9:01 AM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: - Fwd: RE Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here's an email on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
>From: "Joseph Perl" <
>To: "'Dean Warshawsky'" <dean@telteksys.com>
>Subject: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:17:31 -0700
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.6626
>On Natoma Rd., there is no- coverage - -
>This is true for Cingular, Sprint and T-Mobile.
>J. Perl
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Dean Warshawsky [mailto:dean@telteksys.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 9:04 PM
>To: dean@telteksys.com
>Subject: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
>What's your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please let
>me know, we're in the process of evaluating the level of service we
>have in town.
>Thanks,
>Dean
>LAH Mayor Pro Tem
1
Caren Jost
From: Dean Warshawsky[dean@telteksys.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2005 1:36 PM
To: Karen Jost
Subject: Fwd: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
Karen,
Here.'s an email from a neighbor of the Barn on the topic of LAH cell phone coverage.
Can you include this in our packet?
Thanks,
Dean
>Subject: RE: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
>hills
>Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:59:10 -0700
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>Thread-Topic: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the
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>From: "Tom Battle" <tom battle@symantec.com>
>To: <dean@telteksys.com>
>X-OriginalArrivalTime: 27 Oct 2005 18:59:11.0142 (UTC)
>FILETIME=[841A5460:O1C5DB28]
>Dean,
>Thanks for making time to conduct this survey.
>This has been a long-standing complaint of ours, and I have written to
>various carriers about it. We have 5 cell phones in our household, and
>none can be used from home.
>The phone companies promptly collect their fees each month, without
>providing the service they claim to offer. That's nearly fraudulent,
>in my mind.
>And from the standpoint of our Township's planning, it has been clearly
>ineffective. I can get better service in the Mohave Desert than in Los
>Altos Hills.
>The cellphone antennas are not an eyesore, nor a nuisance. Most people
>are completely unaware of them, in fact. Compared with the blight of
>overhead wiring that we live with, it's not even a fair comparison.
>So-called "developing countries" have much more reliable
>infrastructures because they have eliminated dependence on costly and
>unsightly overhead wiring. I work with people in India a great deal,
>and ten years ago the idea of holding a phone conversation was an
>"iffy" proposition. Today, the quality of communication to their cell
>phones is exceptionally good, and I can reach them at any time or
>place. Surely, Los Altos Hills can do as well.
>Cell phone access has really become a modern necessity for parents to
>keep in touch with children, and as a backup in case of natural
>disasters or fire.
>We absolutely are in favor of this initiative.
1
>Thanks again,
>Tom and Helen Battle
>
>--- Dean Warshawsky <dean@telteksys.com> wrote:
> > Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:03:51 -0700
> > To: dean@telteksys.com
> > From: Dean Warshawsky <dean@telteksys.com>
> > Subject: Requesting your opinion on cell phone coverage in the hills
> > What's your thoughts on cell phone coverage in the hills? Please
> > let me know, we're in the process of evaluating the level of service
> > we have in town.
> > Thanks,
> > Dean
> > LAB Mayor Pro Tem
>
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Carl Cahill
From: Jean Mordo
Sent: Sunday, October 23,2005 9:27 AM
To: DedeHuff@aol.com
Cc: Carl Cahill
Subject: RE: Proposed cell tower at town hall
Dede,
Thank you for your input. No decision has been made on a cell tower at Town Hall, except
for a temporary cell-on-wheels, to see the impact on reception and interference with
emergency communications radio. A hearing on cell phone coverage in general is on the
agenda for the next Council-meeting. Cingular's application for a permanent antenna has not
yet been heard by the Planning Commission.
Jean (John) Mordo
(650) 559-9401 (Home)
(650) 279-8461 (Cell)
leanmordo@yahoo.com
From: DedeHuff@aol.com [mailto:
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 2:54 PM
To: ccahill@losaltoshills.ca.gov; Carijcotlr@aol.com; mcassingham@losaltoshills.ca.gov; breene@bkp.com
Cc: mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net; craigjones@craigjones.org;jeanmordo@yahoo.com;
Subject: Proposed cell tower at town hall
I am against placement of any cell towers at Town Hall. Also, I live across from Town Hall and I NEVER
received any notice from the town of Los Altos Hills regarding the proposed cell tower at Town Hall. You must
do this before you move forward on this proposal! Town Hall neighbors need a chance to voice their opinions
on something that would impact them greatly and they can't do this if they aren't aware of the proposed cell
tower.
1) When the "flag pole°cell tower was being considered at town hall earlier this year I sent a letter to Mr.
Cahill asking that our policy on placement of cell towers be updated. Our existing policy is woefully outdated (it
is over nine years old!) and has not kept up with current technology. I feel we must update the policy before
taking any action on placing a cell tower at Town Hall. See a copy of my letter to Mr. Cahill at the bottom of this
email.
2) There are so many location in our town that are obviously better suited for cell tower placement and these
locations should be considered before placing a pole at the lowest elevation of Los Altos Hills in close
proximity to so many residential properties. Property values of homes near Town Hall would be adversely
affected by the placement of a tower and this should not be allowed.
3) My husband, daughter and I all have Cingular cell service. We live right across from town hall and we all
have excellent reception on our cell phones. Placement of a Cingular tower at this location is simply
unnecessary. What people need to do is simply update their old cell phone technology to GSM to allow better
reception. Older cell technology is outdated and will not be supported by Cingular going forward. The answer
is not to add an addition pole. It is simply not necessary and should be avoided for many reasons: health
and safety issues, adverse affect on property values of neighbors, and general unsightliness.
Here is a comment I had sent to the town council in January 2005 regarding the flag pole cell tower. Has
anything been done to update our policy?
°I believe we need to take a step back and consider developing a town policy regarding cell phone towers just
as the cityof Los Altos is in the process of doing. There is a new technology available which would make these
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huge cell towers obsolete and many towns have set(or are in the process of setting) policy which will allow only
this newer technologywhich doesn't have the radiation problems or the large, unsightly antennas associated
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with the type of tower that is being proposed for our town hall. Let's do this right, please do not rush into
making a decision that could have damaging consequences for us all."
Here is a copy of my letter to Mr. Cahill.
February 2, 2005
Mr. Carl Cahill
Planning Director
Town of Los Altos Hills
j 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Dear Mr. Cahill:
I nm making an'official request to have Los Altos Hills' policy on "Wireless
Communications Facilities" updated to reflect today's technologies, issues,
and concerns. Our town's current policy was approved August 21, 1996.
This was almost nine years ago...that's a lifetime in this era of technological
advances. The dramatic increase in wireless communications activity
requires us to update this policy now. Neighboring towns, including San
Francisco and Atherton, have comprehensive wireless policies in place now
and Los Altos is currently in the process of replacing their guidelines with
a detailed ordinance dealing with wireless communications facilities. I
believe our town needs to have an updated policy in place before any
further wireless communications facilities are considered for approval by
the Planning Commission.
Regards,
Dede Huff man
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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10/28/2005
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Carl Cahill
From: Breene Kerr[
Sent: Sunday, October 23,2005 11:03 PM
To: 'Mark Breier';Jean Mordo
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; Mike O'Malley; Craig Jones
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Mark, the temporary cell tower is not unlike a story pole for a proposed building. In this case, it seems to have
achieved the intended purpose of letting the neighbors know that something is up. The council is not only
discussing cell coverage policy at ournext meeting, we are also mailing a Town-wide notice of this discussion.
That meeting is probably the best time to cover this subject with the council. We are going to deliberate on
general policy and the Westwind Barn tower that night, but not the (yet to be designed)tower at Town Hall
because we do not have a specific tower proposal yet. The tests, including some to be run by our emergency
communications committee, will provide data for whatever is eventually 9
before the council. The neighbors will be
duly notified when and if that comes to the Planning Commission and then the Council. I do not want to comment
on the health and safe aspects of cell and radio towers except to sa
safety as p p y that this temporary tower is well away
from your property and unlikely to produce any measurable increase in the background radiation that you and
your family experience. If we have any safety issues due to kids climbing or playing on the equipment,then we
may need to put up a security fence.
From: Mark Breier[mailto:
Sent: Sunday, October 23,2005 5:06 PM
To: Jean Mordo
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; Carl Cahill; Breene Kerr; mikeomalley@sbcglobal.net; craigjones@craigjones.org
Subject: RE: Cell at Town Hall
Had a healthy-sized"neighbors of town hall"meeting at the tower this morning and respectfully request:
1) That the current tower be taken down immediately or secured in some way. Kids in the area have been
seen climbing the tower and the equipment nearby.
2) That invitation be extended to all contiguous neighbors (many on other side of Fremont had not heard
about this at all)for an informal Q&A. Remember, contiguous neighbors are a protected class in the
general plan ("no material harm to contiguous neighbors"from use of the site for town hall).The tower
should not be turned on before that meeting. I'd be happy to help set meeting up.
3) That you engage with neighbors in our ideas for this site and for the town plans for cell phones.This
engagement was very productive (though late)for the new town hall discussions. (e.g. in quick
conversations,the building was moved off of a town path,the parking entrance away from a bus stop).
As with the new town hall project, council/staff may already think they know what's best. But you should engage
citizens in the discussion (and certainly engage your legally protected neighbors.)
From: Jean Mordo [mailto:
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 3:23 PM
To: Mark Breier
Cc: Dean Warshawsky; 'Carl Cahill'
Subject: Cell at Town Hall
Mark,
I did tell you that I would support suspending turning on the cell until the neighbors meet with
Carl Cahill. I did not say I would support a special public hearing at the Council level. A
meeting with Carl and staff can happen as early as Monday, and could help clarify what is
going on.
10/28/2005
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This is a temporary tower that can be turned off and removed at any time. The whole purpose
is a test. If we don't turn it on, there is no test.
As I told you, there will be a public hearing on cell phone coverage at the next Council
meeting. That will be the only noticed public hearing. I am not a proponent of waiting until that
hearing before turning on the tower.
Jean (John) Mordo
(650) 559-9401 (Home)
(650) 279-8461 (Cell)
jeanmordo@yahoo.com
10/28/2005
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