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Home My WebLink AboutItem 8.2 Sprint @ ShannonCZTY CLERK FILE # 1010-10 AGENDA STATEMENT CZTY COUNCZL MEETZNG DATE: October 3, 2000 SUBJECT: ATTACHEMENTS: Sprint PCS Facility at Shannon Park Report Prepared by.' Andy Byde, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: 1. Written Statements from Sprint Agent Site Plan and Elevations Photo Simulations Receive staff presentation and public testimony Question staff and the public Deny request FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The applicant has proposed to provide the following lease terms: 5 years with four, five year renewal options (total 25 years); rent of a maximum of $1,000 per month with 3% annual increases. DESCRIPTION: WFI, which represents Sprint PCS, has submitted a request to place a telecommunication facility on Shannon Park. The facility would replace an existing 22-foot high light standard with a new 16-inch diameter fiberglass pole. The pole would enclose three panel antennas and would attain a height of 32 feet. In addition to the new pole, an equipment enclosure measuring 12-feet wide by 22-feet long and 10- feet high would be required to be located immediately adjacent to the proposed pole. Issues Specifically, staff has the following concerns with the proposed facility: Placing a telecommunication facility on a City Park. Proximity of the proposed telecommunication facility to residential areas. The resulting visual impact from the proposed telecommunication facility. g:agendas/2000/sprint at shannon prk.doc COPIES TO: WFI In-House Distribution ITEM NO. 8 *~ 2 Placing a telecommunication facility on a City Park could potentially distract park users from the overall park experience by distracting visually from the aesthetic qualities of the park. Additionally, the actual or perceived impacts of the Radio Frequency Emission exposure to park users could further distract users from the experience. Moreover, the draft Wireless Communication Ordinance prohibits the placement of telecommunication facilities within public parks unless the finding can be made that the facility blends with the existing surrounding environment in such a manner as to be effectively unnoticeable. The proposed facility is 62 feet to the south of residences on West Vomac and Vomac Cotat and 53 feet from the edge of the San Ramon Road right-of-way. The new 16-inch diameter fiberglass pole would add substantial mass and bulk compared with the existing light standard. The height and width of the new pole appears out of scale and proportion to the site. Additionally, the out of proportion pole would draw unnecessary attention to the area, as it rises in contrast against the substantially unobstructed background as viewed from San Ramon Road. Conclusion Staff recommends that the City Council review Attachments 1, 2, and 3 (Applicants lease proposal, Site plan and elevations, and photo simulations) deny request and direct staff to terminate further discussions with the Applicant. Altematively, should the City Council find that placing a private telecommunication facilities on City Park property is appropriate, then direct staff to: (1) work with the applicant to redesign the facility so that it blends with the existing surrounding environment; (2) notice the project to all residents living within 300 feet of Shannon Park; (3) and bring this item back to the City Council at a later time for further review. the global le e r IN TELECOM OUTSOURCING August 15, 2000 /4 // City of Dublin Community Development Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94804 Sprint PCS Wireless Telecommunication Facility 11600 Shannon Avenue APN: 941-102-001 Dear Community Development Department: Allowing Sprint PCS to build a Wireless Telecommunication Facility in Shannon Park, at 11600 Shannon Avenue, in the City of Dublin would benefit all those interested. This Sprint PC S facility will be located off the end of the rear parking lot of Shannon Community Park which currently is overgrown with dry weeds and has trash dumpsters partially occluding the vehicle turnaround area. Part of Sprint's proposal at this site includes landscaping for the area and providing a distinct area for the dumpsters. This alone would improve a portion of the Park which is currently in dire need of a facelift. The structure we will build to house our equipment, with its clay tile roof and stucco design, will maintain all the aesthetic qualities already present in the Shannon Park community center. The shelter will also be surrounded by landscaping that will mirror existing landscaping and minimize its visual impact. The antennas have an excellent stealth design. They will be concealed on the top of a light standard that will match the color and design of an existing light standard for which it will be swapped out. Sprint PC S has designed this proposed facility with the needs of the community and the City of Dublin in mind, and it shows. I feel that after thoroughly reviewing Sprint's plans for a wireless telecommunication facility in Shannon Community Park the City of Dublin will agree and seek out a lease with Sprint. Please contact me at (415) 765-6906 and I will glad to provide any further information. Kai Hermann, Wireless Site Coordinator ATTACHMENT! 47 Kearny Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94108 · Tel: {415) 956-8200 · Fax: (415) 765-9044 the global lea e~~r IN TELECOM OUTSOURCING RECEIVED SEP :i 1 2000 · DUBL!~,~ PLANNING Andy Byde City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 RE: Proposed Sprint PCS antenna facility. Ivan Tjoe WFI 47 Kearny Street, Suite 700 San Francisco, CA 94108 August 17, 2000 Mr. Byde: Per your request, I have briefly summarized below Sprint PCS' ("Sprint") proposal to construct an antennae facility at the Shannon Park Community Center. To meet our coverage objectives Sprint proposes to embed a maximum of six (6) antennae into the PCS compliant light pole extension depicted in the photo-simulation which you already have in your possession. Additionally, Sprint proposes to construct the enclosure, also depicted in the above referenced photo-simulation, to house Sprint' s radio and power equipment. Sprint proposes to enter into an agreement for the antennae and equipment via the PCS Site Agreement enclosed herewith. The basic terms of the agreement are as follows: Lease Term: 5 years with four five year renewal options (total of 25 years). Termination: Sprint may terminate the agreement at any time for any of the reasons specified in the enclosed standard agreement. Lease Amount: Rent of a maximum of $1,000 per month with 3% annual increases. ATTACHMENT 47 Kearny Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94108 - Tel: (415) 956-8200 - Fax: (415} 765-9044 the global ! IN 'I'ELEC()Wl (X.F!"S()URCI~IG // Access: Interference: Sprint PCS will need to have 24 hour/7 day access due to emergency visits. 99% of visits are for the equipment cabinets and occur during normal business hours. You agree not to enter into any agreements or conduct any activities which will interfere with the facility' s ability to function in its intended use. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (415) 244-8017 or (415) 765-6679 if you have any questions. Thank you. Wireless Facilities Inc. ENC. 47 Kearny Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94108 o Tel: (415) 956-8200 ° Fax: (415) 765-9044 VICINITY MAP DRIVING DIRECTIONS Sprint PCS sM NORTHWEST BUBLIN SF36xc022A 11600 SHANNON "AVE. DUBLIN, CA 94568 PROJECT DESCRIPTION CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICANT/LESSEE SPRINT P~i PROPERTY INFORMATION .SURVEYOR. ARCHITECT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, PROJECT SUMMARY PROJECT TEAM SHEET INDEX ATrACHMENT:L ZONING DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS NORTHWEST DUBLIN SF3BxcO22A 11600 SHANNON DUBLIN. CA 94568 ALAMEOA COUNTY I5/~ 9/00 I LEASING I TITLE SHEET T1 i~ S8425_T1 DRAWING NOTES :SHEET TITLE: RECEIVED JUN ~ 6 2000 :CONSULTANT:: I LIGHT POLE DETAIL OVERALL SITE PLAN 11~ eUIit eo4aoz;o LEASE AREA DETNL APN g41-0102-001 PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPllON PROJECT AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION DESCRIFRON OF EASEMENT(S) SITE DATA ,,~,,,:,-_,,~;:~;,. ,= .... FEMA FLOOD ZONE INFORI/,ATION GENERAL NOTES LEGEND NORTH WEST DUBLIN SF36xc022 A :CURR~NT ISSUE DATE: , os/lo/oo ~SSUED FOR:: I SITE SURVEY GENERAL INFORM~T!CN 941-0102-O01 c,~Y oP DUBUN e.s7 A~, SITE PLAN 77777777. / / / !/ ..... ee e VLT. ~HT tiT, 1Z':~ BUILDING HT. 34.4 SHANNON PARK COMMUNITY CENTER i~EE HT. 10'± /~ /~ / / / PROPOSED SPRINT PARCEL A~EA 276 SO. FT. ~DE ASPHALT BIKE PATti ACCESS ROAD F ARK NG" SiGN HT, 8.5' -. BGL.,.ARDS "NS ~ARKING" SIGN HT. 8,5' ': 0 SHELTER/EQUIPMENT PLAN 2) LIGHT POLE ELEVATION & CB) ANTENNA DETAIL :PLANS PREPARED BY:~ ~ ATI TITLE: SHELTER/EQUIPMENT PLAN LIGHT POLE ELEVATION ANTENNA PLAN 'l ~ S8425_A2 (j) NoRT,E^sT ~VAT,ON (?)SOUTHWEST ELEVATION SOUTHEAST ELEVATION !., ~,..~ NORTHWEST DUBLIN $F36xcO22A ~ ATI ~i existing light standard to be replaced ""k, proposed light standard 0 0 0 0 O. Northwest Dublin 11600 Shannon Avenue Dublin, CA 94568 Photosimulation of view looking west from San Ramon Blvd. · ':. ~ proposed re lacemerit ~' ;' .' "~"~ ' 'antenna / lig~ standard i ~..~.=.~.:...-. ~...; ~...~.~.~.~,,....~.:, .:.,....:,..:,... >... '-'~:'~.~, ~...... · -~:~=!'-...~*::~:.,;.-'~=:::.':~::-':T :'." .'~':"" ';" "'_ .o· '~'.;:~:: :;.-" ~""" ' .....- Northwest Dublin : , ~: :~.-~ ~::. !~ .: ~.. ::. ~'. ,,:, .,,= t, .~. 11600 Shannon Avenue Dublin, CA 94568