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May 29, 2024
VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS AND ELECTRONIC MAIL
Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Ithaca
215 N Tioga Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Attention: Christine Balestra, Senior Planner (cbalestra@town.ithaca.nyus)
RE: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless' application (the
"Application") to the Town of Ithaca (the "Town") for a special use permit
and site plan approval from the Planning Board and an area variance from
the Zoning Board of Appeals to construct and operate a 134' wireless
telecommunications facility (with 4' lightning rod) on property located at 111
Wiedmaier Court (Tax Parcel No. 56.4-1.22) in the Town of Ithaca,
Tompkins County, New York (Verizon Wireless' "Shinny View" site)
Dear Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board:
Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon Wireless") is a
public utility and wireless telecommunications licensee of the Federal Communications
Commission ("FCC"). To remedy service inadequacies in and around the Town of Ithaca,
Verizon Wireless submits this Application to construct and operate a wireless
telecommunications facility (the "Project") at I I I Wiedmaier Court in the Town of Ithaca, New
York, Tax Parcel No. 56.-4-1.22 (the "Site").
The Site consists of a 50' x 50' parcel leased from S Roberts WC Land LLC (the
"Landowner"), The Project would consist of the construction of a 134' monopole tower (with
an additional 4' lightning rod) and wireless telecommunications antennas, associated exterior
equipment cabinets, together with other site improvements, all as shown on the enclosed site plan
prepared by Tectonic Engineering. (the "Site Plan").
The Site is located in the Town's Conservation ("C") zoning district. Pursuant to the
Code of the Town of Ithaca (the "Code"), telecommunications facilities are permitted in the C
zoning district upon the issuance of site plan approval and a special use permit from the Planning
Board (Code § 270-219(D)(5)). Additionally, the 134' tower and additional attachment exceeds
the C zoning district's maximum height limit, which restricts the height of nonagricultural
buildings to 38 feet in height from lowest interior grade and 36 feet in height from lowest
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exterior, per Code § 270-16. Therefore, Verizon Wireless also submits this Application to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for an area (height) variance.
Accordingly, please accept this letter and the following exhibits and enclosures as
Verizon Wireless' Application for a site plan approval and a special use permit from the
Planning Board, and an area (height) variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals:
Exhibit A: Copy of Town -supplied application forms;
Exhibit B: Project description;
Exhibit C: Applicable legal standards;
Exhibit D: Proof of Compliance with the Town's Site PIan Review Requirements, as
set forth in Article XXIII of the Code;
Exhibit E: Proof of Compliance with the Town's Special Use Permit Requirements,
as set forth in Article XXIV of the Code;
Exhibit F: Proof of Compliance with the Town's Standards for Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities, as set forth in § 270-219 of the Code;
Exhibit G: Proof of Compliance with the Town's area variance standards;
Exhibit H: Radio Frequency search ring justification ("RF Justification Report"),
with propagation studies setting forth the need for the Project;
Exhibit I: Site selection report;
Exhibit J: Copy of Verizon Wireless' FCC licenses for Tompkins County;
Exhibit K: Long Environmental Assessment Form ("Long EAF" ), with visual
addendum;
Exhibit L: Verizon Wireless' collocation policy;
Exhibit M: Removal letter;
Exhibit N: Proof of the Landowner's consent to this Application;
Exhibit O: Structural report;
Exhibit P: Proof of compliance with federal regulations;
Exhibit : Photosimulation report;
Exhibit R: I I" x 17" copy of the Site Plan;
Exhibit S: SWPPP;
Exhibit T: Noise study;
Exhibit U: Verizon Wireless' responses to the Town's December 11, 2023 pre -
application comments;
Exhibit V: Letter regarding the requested drive test and dropped call data;
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Exhibit W: Required insurance certificates;
Exhibit X: Statement of special inspections; and
Exhibit Y: Letter regarding the required economic analysis.
Also included with this Application are:
• Fifteen (15) copies of this Application book;
+ Fifteen (15) copies of the I I" x 17" Site Plan (see Exhibit R);
• A check in the amount of $2,925 for applicable application fees; and
• Four (4) full-sized copies of the Site Plan (three (3) for the Town and one (1) for
referral to Tompkins County Planning).
Because the Project is located within 500 feet of the Town's boundary with the Town of
Dryden, this Application must be referred to the Tompkins County Department of Planning
pursuant to General Municipal Law § 239-m. Please refer this Application to the Tompkins
County Department of Planning as soon as possible. An extra copy of this Application is
enclosed for this purpose.
We respectfully request that this Application be placed on the agenda for the next
available Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meetings. In the meantime, should you
have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
JCLJmkv
Enclosures
cc: Brett Morgan, Airosmith Development, Inc.
Jeff Twitty, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP
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EXHIBIT A
TOWN OF ITHACA
DEVELOPMENT
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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REVIEW
Date Received: I I
f`w y9�t Ithaca, NY 14850
APPLICATION
Project No. - -
(607) 273-1747
ALL APPLICATIONS:
Type of Application: Subdivision Lot Line Modification Site Plan X Special Permit X
Rezoning/New PDZ Rezoning, other than PDZ Amend existing PDZ
Stage of Review: Sketch X Preliminary Final Add'1 Meeting
Project Name (if any): Verizon Wireless' "Sunny View" Site
Street Address/Location of Project: 1 1 1 Wiedmaier Court
Tax Parcel No.: 56.4-1.22
Owner: S Roberts WC Land LLC
Owner's Address: Phone No.:
111 Wiedmaier Court Email:
Applicant or Agent (if different from Owner): Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Applicant/Agent's Address: Phone No.:
1275 Jahn Street, Suite 100, West Henrietta, NY 14586 Email: (585) 313-3027
Engineer: Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, D.P.C. Phone No.: (518) 783-1630
Architect: Phone No.:
Attorney: Jared C. Lusk, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP Phone No.: (585) 263-1140
S UBDI VISION APPLI CA TIONS:
Total number of lots proposed (existing + new): Are new roads or public utilities proposed?
Estimated site improvement cost (exclude cost of land acquisition & prof. fees):
SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS.
Project is (circle or check one): Residential VNon-Residential
Lot Area: 12.34 acres Total Bldg. Floor Area: N/A No. of Dwelling Units: 0
Estimated project cost (exclude cost of land acquisition & prof. fees): $150,000
REZONING APPLICATIONS.
Existing Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
ALL APPLICATIONS:
The information on this application form is submitted in addition to other information, plats, andplans required by the Town of
Ithaca. I attest that all information so submitted is complete and accurate to the best of my .knowledge. Also, by filing this
application, permission is granted to members of the various Town Boards, Committees, Pl ruing and Engineering Staff, and
Councils, and/or any otherpersons designated by the Town th ay 1, involved in the rev w of this application, enter the
property specified above to inspect in connection with the revi w 'this application.
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Owner's Signature Date antlAgent Si tore (if different) Date
FINA[.3/K/��1�744-2Q64,1 1 f
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
TYPE OF REVIEW
APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable)
Fee
Amount Due
Subdivision Review:
Sketch Plat:
1-10 new lots *
without new roads or public utilities
$125.00
All Others *
S 125.00 plus $5 / lot
Preliminary Plat:
1-10 new lots
(without new roads or public utilities)$125.Q0
plus $25 /lot
All Others *
$125.00 plus $50 / lot
Final Plat:
50% of Preliminary Plat Fee
Plats,Re- lats whose sole purpose is to dedicate land for public use - no charge
Lot Line Modification
(Administrative Review)
$75.00
Site Plan Review:
Sketch Plan:
$125.00
Preliminary Plan:
Estimated Project Cost:
$1 - $50,000.99
$250.00
$50,001 - $100,000.99
$350.00
$I00,001 - $250,00099
$400.00
$250,001 - $500,000.99
$500.00
$500,001 - $1,000,000.99
$750.00
$1,000,001-$2,500,000.99
$1,000.00
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000.99
$1,500.00
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000.99
$2,000.00
$10,000,001 - $20,000,000.99
$2,500.00
Over $20,000,00099
$3,000.00
Projects With Interior Work Only
$200.00
Final Plan
50% of Preliminary Site Plan Fee
Rezoning:
Planned Development Zone
(PDZ)**:
$350 plus initial escrow fee of $2500 and any
associated site plan and/or subdivision fees
PDZ Amendment:
$200
Rezoning other than PDZ:
$350
Special Permit:
$100.00 if not with site plan application_
Additional Meeting Fees:
Agenda Processing
$30.00
Public Hearing Processing
$50.00
Please consult Local Law No. 3, 2016,
for a complete explanation of
application fees.
Fees Paid:
Receipt #:
Check #•
NOTES: * Number of new lots is the number that would exist after subdivision.
**PDZ = Planned Development Zone: a zone that was created to allow flexibility of uses on a property. Each PDZ is
unique and contains an individualized list of permitted uses specific to that PDZ. See Town Code, Chapter 271 to
review the existing PDZ's in the Town of Ithaca.
Received by Date
FINAL 31PAR-i i744-2064.1
3TOWN OF ITHACA
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
215 N. Tiogn St 14850
607.273.1747
wwiv.toivn. ithaca.n),.us
SITE PLAN REVIEW
OWNER'S AUTHORIZATION & CERTIFICATION FORM
IIWe hereby affirm that I/we am/are the owner(s) of the property located at:
Property Address/Location(s): 111 Wiedmaier Court
City: Town of Ithaca
Tax Map and Parcel Number(s): 56.-4-122
State: NY Zip Code: 14850
By signing below, f/we authorize the individual(s) identified in the following section to act as mylour
authorized agent regarding any and all site plan application(s) made to the Town of Ithaca Planning Board
for the activities described. The individual(s) identified below shall remain in this capacity regarding any
applications and subsequently issued permits related to these activities indefinitely unless an express
written request to terminate this authorization, signed by me, is submitted to the Town of Ithaca Planning
Department.
l/we also certify that l/we have caused the land to be surveyed and the site plan to be prepared; that l/we
agree and guarantee to construct the project and any required infrastructure elements in the manner
presented by the finally approved site plan; and that l/we make any dedications indicated on the final site
plan.
Project/Activity for which Application is being made: Construction and operation of a 134' wireless
telecommunications facility (with 4' lightning rod).
Signature of Owner(s): Date:
Signature of Owner(s): Date:
Printed Owner(s) Name: S Roberts WC Land LLC
Printed Owner(s) Name:
Printed Name of Applicant/
Owner's Authorized Agent: Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Address: 1275 John Street, Suite 100
City: West Henrietta State: NY Zip Code: 14586
Telephone Number: (585) 263-1140 (Jared Lusk, attorryey for Verizon Wireless)
Email Address: jl
Signature of Applicant/Ag�nt:
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Once completed, pl
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ubmit this form to the Town of Ithaca Planning Department.
Vimislik, Melissa
From:
Lusk, Jared
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:12 AM
To: Vimislik, Melissa
Cc: Twitty, Jeffrey
Subject: Fwd: Message received about 111 Wiedmaier Ct (VZW - Sunny View)
Please print below for the sunny application
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Subject: FW: Message received about 111 Wiedmaier Ct (VZW - Sunny View)
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Town of Ithaca
Chris Balestra (she/her) commented on Code Dpt. Administrative Review:
"@Marty Moseley C.J. Randall @Abby Homer @Joseph Slater PEmilv
Banwell @Ashley Colbert @Martin Kelly
Hi Brent, This project requires approval by our Planning Board, along with
permits from the Code Enforcement Department.
Pursuant to Town Code, Section 270-219.E (2), the Directors of Code
Enforcement and Planning will review your submission for completeness
and will notify you if the application is incomplete and, if so, what is
missing. We will notify you digitally via email and via this online platform.
Message: Because this is a new non -small wireless facility, pursuant to 47 CFR
1.6003, the Town of Ithaca has 30 days from the receipt of this
application (received: November 13, 2023) to respond with a notice of
incompleteness. You will therefore receive notification by Wednesday,
December 13, 2023.
If you'd like to discuss this with staff, please contact Christine Balestra at
(607) 273-1721, ext. 121 or cbalestra@town.ithaca.ny.us
Where: 111 Wiedmaier Ct
Type: TOI - General Building Permit Application
Number: BLD-23-219
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EXHIBIT B
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EXHIBIT B
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon Wireless") is a
public utility, and federally licensed wireless telecommunications provider. It currently has
service inadequacies in the Town of Ithaca (the "Town"). To remedy this service inadequacy,
Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct and operate a new wireless telecommunications
facility (the "Project") at 111 Wiedmaier Court on property owned by S Roberts WC Land LLC
and identified as Tax Parcel No. 56.4-1.22 (the "Project Site"). This Application consists of a
request for site plan approval and a special use permit from the Planning Board, as well as an
area (height) variance from the, Zoning Board of Appeals to permit the Project to provide
adequate and reliable wireless telecommunications service to emergency services, businesses and
individuals in and around the Town.
The Project would consist of the construction and operation of a 134' tower (plus a 4'
lightning rod), exterior equipment cabinets and other associated improvements, all as shown on
the enclosed site plan prepared by Tectonic Engineering.
Essentially, wireless telecommunication devices operate by transmitting a very low
power radio signal between the wireless telecommunication devices and an antenna mounted on
a tower, pole, building or other structure. The antenna feeds the signal to electronic apparatus
located near the antenna (the "base station"), where it is connected to traditional telephone
systems, and is then routed anywhere in the world. The antennas and base station are known as a
"cell site."
Because of the low power, a cell site is capable of transmitting to and from wireless
telecommunication devices only within a limited geographic area. This limited geographic area
is called a "cell." A cell site must be located within a prescribed area in order to provide
coverage for the entire cell.
Wireless telecommunications technology requires that cells overlap somewhat in order to
provide uninterrupted service. When the wireless telephone user moves into a new cell, the
transmission is automatically transferred to the cell site in the new cell. If there is no cell site in
the new cell, there is no wireless telecommunications service.
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Because each cell site must be placed in such a manner as to provide service within a
particular cell, and so as to provide overlapping (but not duplicate) coverage with the existing or
planned cells around it, there is limited flexibility as to where a cell site can be placed. Wireless
telecommunications providers conduct a thorough engineering study, including using an
elaborate computer program known as a "propagation study." A propagation study shows, based
on cell boundaries, topography and other factors, where a cell site needs to be located in order to
provide wireless telecommunications coverage in a particular cell. The wireless
telecommunication companies and RF engineers identify technologically feasible locations for
the cell site.
In this case, the proposed site was identified by Verizon Wireless as being an appropriate
site to remedy the service deficiencies. The Project Site was located within that area and was
available to Verizon Wireless to meet the technological requirements.
As set forth in this application, Verizon Wireless meets the legal standards necessary for
the requested approvals. Moreover, the Project will not pollute, will not create noise or
vibration, will not create any significant increase in traffic, will not create any environmental
problems, will not increase population density, and will not create any demand on governmental
facilities. Thus, the Project will not create any detriment to adjoining properties or change the
character of the neighborhood. Instead, the Project will enhance governmental facilities and
promote the public welfare by providing a modern, more efficient system of communications for
police, fire and other emergency services, as well as provide modern wireless telecommunication
service to business, industry and individuals in and around the Sunny View cell.
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Exhibit C
EXHIBIT C
APPLICABLE LEGAL STANDARDS
In Cellular Tel. Co. v. Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d 364 (1993), the New York Court of Appeals
determined that wireless telephone facilities are public utilities. The Court held that proposed
wireless telephone installations are to be reviewed by zoning boards pursuant to the traditional
standard afforded to public utilities, rather than the standards generally required for the necessary
approvals.
`It has long been held that a zoning board may not exclude a utility from a community
where the utility has shown a need for its facilities.'... Application of our holding in Matter of
Consolidated Edison to sitings of wireless telephone companies, such as Wireless One, permits
those companies to construct structures necessary for their operation which are prohibited because
of existing zoning laws and to provide the desired services to the surrounding community....
Moreover, the record supports the conclusion that Cellular One sustained its burden of proving the
requisite public necessity. Cellular One established that the erection of the cell site would enable
it to remedy gaps in its service area that currently prevent it from providing adequate service to its
customers in the Dobbs Ferry area.
Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d at 372-74 (citing Consolidated Edison Co. v. Hoffman, 43 N.Y.2d
598 (1978)).
This special treatment of a public utility stems from the essential nature of its service, and
because a public utility transmitting facility must be located in a particular area in order to provide
service. For instance, water towers, electric switching stations, water pumping stations and
telephone poles must be in particular locations (including within residential districts) in order to
provide the utility to a specific area:
[Public] utility services are needed in all districts; the service can be provided only if certain
facilities (for example, substations) can be located in commercial and even in residential districts.
To exclude such use would result in an impairment of an essential service.
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Salkin, New York Zoning Law Practice, 4th ed., § 7:12 (2013) (hereafter "Salkin"). See
also, Wireless Tel. Co. v. Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d 364 (1993); Payne v. Taylor, 178 A.D.2d 979
(4th Dep't 1991).
Accordingly, the law in New York is that a municipality may not prohibit facilities,
including towers, necessary for the transmission of a public utility. In Rosenberg, 82 N.Y.2d at
371, the court found that "the construction of an antenna tower ... to facilitate the supply of
cellular telephone service is a `public utility building' within the meaning of a zoning ordinance."
See also Long Island Lighting Co. v. Griffin, 272 A.D. 551 (2d Dep't 1947) (a municipal
corporation may not prohibit the expansion of a public utility where such expansion is necessary
to the maintenance of essential services).
In the present case, Verizon Wireless is suffering from inadequate service coverage in the
Town of Ithaca. The Project is needed to remedy this service problem and to provide wireless
telecommunications service coverage to this area. Therefore, Verizon Wireless satisfies the
requisite showing of need for the facility under applicable New York law.
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EXHIBIT D
FXHTRTT D
PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S SITE PLAN REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XXIII OF THE CODE
Article XXIII of the Code contains the requirements for site plan review in the Town of Ithaca.
The requirements of the Code are reproduced below in bold italicized type, followed by Verizon
Wireless' response,in regular type.
§ 270-182. Purpose.
The purpose of site plan review is to provide for the review and approval of development plans
to ensure that land development occurs in harmony with surrounding uses, without adversely
impacting neighboring parcels, property values, public facilities, infrastructure or the natural
environment,"
No response necessary.
§ 270-183. Site plan required prior to building permit or certificate of occupancy or certificate
of compliance. [Amended 5-12-2014 by L.L. No. 9-20141
Before a building permit or certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance can be issued
for any of the activities for which site plan approval is rewired, a site plan must be approved by
the Planning Board in accordance with these and other applicable provisions..
No response necessary.
§ 270-184. Applicability.
The requirements set forth in this article shall apply to all activities or developments that are
referred to elsewhere in this chapter as requiring a site plan approval. In addition, and
supplementing such provisions, the requirements of this article shall also apply to the following
actions except as to those actions specifically exempted, or for which alternative specific site
plan review and approval requirements are established, elsewhere in this chapter:
A. All new commercial, industrial or institutional development.
No response necessary. ,
B. All new multifamily housing.
No response necessary.
C. Any modification of existing commercial, industrial, institutional or multifamily
buildings, for which no previous site plan exists.
No response necessary.
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D. Any conversion of an existing residential structure to a nonresidential use (except as
may have occurred in connection with a home occupation established in conformity with
the provisions of this chapter).'
No response necessary.
E. Any conversion of an existing nonresidential structure into a residential structure
containing three or more dwelling units
'No response necessary.
F. Any modification to an existing residential structure which increases the number of
dwelling units in the building to three or more dwelling units.
No response necessary.
G. Any change of an existing'nonresidential building from one type of use specified in this
chapter to another (e.g., conversion of a commercial structure to an.industrial facility or
conversion from a warehouse.to a restaurant).
No response necessary.
H. Any other modification to any facility or structure not set forth in the preceding
subsections, for which final site plan approval was or is presently required by the terms
of this chapter or any modification to any previously approved site plan, except as
otherwise authorized below.
No response necessary.
In an NT-3, NT-4, NT 4u, or NT-5 zone, the New Neighborhood Code defines the types and
'thresholds of actions that need site plan review. (See § 272-704.) [Added 11-9-2020 by L.L. No.
6-20201
§ 270-185. - Procedure.
A. The site plan process incorporates three successive stages: a) sketch plan review, b)
preliminary site plan approval,. and c) final site plan approval. Final site plan approval
is required in all cases prior to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of
occupancy or certificate of compliance. The sketch plan review is at the option of the
applicant except as may be required by the Director of Planning if the proposed project
is complex, has significant potential effects on the environment, or if other conditions
exist such that a sketch review would be beneficial to the applicant or the Town.
(Amended 5-12-2014 by L.L. No. 9-2014J
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, regarding expansion, was repealed 9-9-2019 by L.L. No. 7-2019. This
local law also redesignated former Subsections E through I as Subsections D through H.
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No response necessary.
B. Sketch plan review. The sole purpose of sketch plan review is to review generally and
informally the proposed project, advise the applicant as to whether it is reasonable to
anticipate a positive response to a fornial application, and to Highlight any concerns that
may be readily apparent to the Planning Board. No vote of approval or disapproval shall
be taken with respect to a sketch plan.
No response necessary.
C. Preliminary site plan review. An applicant may, at his or her discretion, apply for
preliminary site plan approval. Further, if the Planning Board determines that an
application for final site plan approval is insufficient for an affirmative decision, the
Board may grant preliminary site plan approval with such conditions and restrictions as
are permitted by § 274-a of the Torun Law or any similar or successor statute.
No response necessary.
D. Formal application.
(1) Unless other requirements of this chapter govern (e.g., the procedures for
creation of Planned Development Zone) the applicant shall make formal
application for site plan approval by submitting, at a minimum:
(a) One completed and signed development review application.
See Exhibit A (copy of Town -supplied application forms).
(b) Applicable application fees
The applicable fees are enclosed. See p. 2 of the letter.
(c) Deposit of review fees.
Verizon Wireless will provide all applicable review fees for this Application that
may be legally imposed by the Town. Please notify us of the applicable review
fees for this Application.
(d) One fully completed and signed short environmental assessment form,
Part I (SEAF), or long environmental assessment form, Part I (LEAF),
whichever is required
See Exhibit K (Long EAF).
(e) Estimate of costs of site improvements (excluding cost of land acquisition
and professional fees) to be prepared (preferably) by a licensed
professional engineer.
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The costs of site improvements are to be determined once the Project is
approved and the final plans are submitted to approved contractors as part
of Verizon Wireless' standard procurement process. The costs will be
shared with the Town with the building permit application.
(f) Four full-size dark -line prints of the site plan and 25 reduced copies of all
sheets of the plan (the reduced copies to be no larger than II inches by .17
inches) with all required information.
The required plans are enclosed with this Application. See Exhibit R (Site
Plan).
(g) All other information required by this chapter or other laws, rules or
regulations for site plan approval.
This Application so complies.
(2) The application for site plan approval shall not be deemed complete until all of
the above items are received by the Town Planner and the requirements of SEAR
have been met.
No response necessary.
E. Upon receipt of a complete application, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing
in accordance with the provisions of Town Law § 274-a or any similar or successor
applicable statutes and shall render a decision approving, approving with conditions, or
disapproving the site plan.
No response necessary.
F. In making its decision, the Planning Board shall have the power to impose conditions
and restrictions as authorized bye' 274-a of the Town Law or any similar or successor
statute.
No response necessary
G. If preliminary site plan approval is granted, when the developer applies for'final site plan
approval the same procedures shall again be utilized, except that if the final site plan is
in substantial agreement with the site plan that received preliminary site plan approval,
no further action under SEQR shall be required. If the final site plan -differs
significantly from the preliminary site plan, it shall be treated as a new application,
including compliance with applicable SEQR requirements. .
No response necessary.
H. In reviewing the final site plan application following preliminary site plan approval, the
Planning Board shall, in the absence of significant new information, confine its review
to determining whether the final plan a) conforms to the preliminary plan, b) complies
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with any conditions imposed by the Board in granting preliminary approval, and
c) complies in all other respects with the provisions of the Town Law and this chapter
No response necessary.
I. The owner and applicant shall be bound by the final site plan as approved by the
Planning Board, and all construction and development shall occur only in accordance
with the finally approved site plan, unless specifically otherwise authorized by the
provisions of this chapter.
No response necessary.
§ 270-186. Site plan requirements [Amended 2-11-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008; 5-12-2014 by L.L.
No. 9-2014, 7-11-2022 by L.L. No. I2-20227
The site plan shall include the following items, and such additional items as may be reasonably
requested by the Planning Board in order to fully and adequately review the application for
approval of the site plan or other permit or authorization being sought, which requirements may
be articulated on one or more checklists supplied to applicants for site plan approval or
modification. Without limiting the authority of the Planning Board or other reviewing board of
the Town with respect to additional items, the minimum items to be included are set forth below
with respect to each type of site plan being reviewed
A. Sketch plan requirements. The sketch plan submission(s) shall include:
(1) General project narrative that describes the project and explains the purpose of
the project, including the type and density of development, water and sewer
systems proposed, and general timetable far the development.
See Exhibit B (Project Description) and Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(2) General location reap of the proposed development in the Town.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(3) A drawing that shows.
(a) Approximate property boundaries ofparcel(s) involved.
(b) Existing land use of property and immediately adjacentproperties.
(c) Approximate locations of existing buildings and structures (accessory
buildings, walls, fences, parking areas, etc.).
(d) Approximate locations of existing water and sewerage facilities.
(e) Approximate location of adjacent or nearby highways.
(f) General topography ofproject area.
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adjacent to the project site (streams, wetlands, ponds, slopes, historic
structures, etc.).
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(4) A drawing that shows:
(a) Proposed land use of the property, with proposed buildings and structures.
(b) Approximate locations of proposed water and sewerage facilities.
(c) Approximate locations ofproposed stormwater facilities
(d) Approximate locations of proposed roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle
facilities.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
B. Preliminary site plan requirements. [NOTE. All applications should be submitted in
digital format, with drawing sizes and numbers ofpaper copies as specified by staff.] The
preliminary site plan submission(s) shall include:
(1) Detailed project narrative that'explains the project and any attachments, plans,
and reports accompanying the submission.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(2) Drawings that are clear, legible, accurate, and contain the name and seal of the
licensed land surveyor, engineer, architect, and/or landscape architect who
prepared the materials and are associated with the project
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(3) Drawings must contain the project title and address, with town, county, and state,
North arrow, preparer's name and address, and dates (including revision dates).
Map scale should be no less than one inch equals 20 feet, or at a scale of adequate
size to clearly identify all features and infrastructure throughout the limits of the
project and corresponds to a ratio on a US engineering scale.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(4) Key map, when more than one sheet is required to present site plan.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(5) Context/vicinity map showing the general location of the property.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
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(6) Site survey/existing condition plan that shows:
(a) Nance and address of all owners of the property.
(b) Exact boundary lines of tract, indicated by a heavy line.
(c) Easements, navies of easement owners, and recording information for
easements.
(d) Rights -of -way (ROW) and owners of the ROW.
(e) Existing buildings and all other structures on the property.
(f) Existing parking areas, including number of parking spaces.
(g) Existing streets, driveways, loading areas, sidewalks, and curb cuts.
(h) Existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities
(i) Existing hydrologic and topographical features, including drainage and
runoffpatterns, flood hazard areas, streanrs,2 slopes, ponds, and wetlands.
(j) Existing lighting and signage.
(k) Existing woodlands, brushlands, significant habitats and rare plants.
(1) Existing known cultural features, structures or sites listed (or eligible far
listing) on the State or National Registers of Historic Places
(m) Existing unique natural areas on or adjacent to the project site.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(7) Site plan that shows the location of
(a) Property lines with dimensions and area, including property lines of
adjacent properties
(b) Identification of any buildings or structures to be removed.
(c) Proposed buildings and other structures (accessory structures, dumpsters,
fences, walls, etc.).
(d) Proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks, trails, and curb cuts, • with
appropriate profiles
'- Editor's Note: See Public Officers Law § 84 et seq.
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(e) Proposed on -site circulation, including parking spaces (numbered, with
dimensions noted), bicycle 'and pedestrian facilities, loading areas,
stacking spaces with dimensions and setbacks.
(f) Proposed landscaping and planting plans, including proposed buffers
(g) Location of. proposed site signage with setbacks (directional signs,
freestanding signs, etc.).
(h) Location of proposed outdoor lighting.
(i) Accurate outlines and descriptions of any easements and/or areas to be
dedicated or reserved for public use or acquisition, with the purposes
indicated thereon, and of any easements or areas to be reserved by deed
covenant or otherwise for common uses of some or all property owners,
tenants, or other users of the property in the project.
0) References to any separate instruments, including restrictive covenants,
that directly affect the land in the project.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(8) Building elevations, that include:
(a) Scaled elevation drawings of all existing structures to remain.
(b) Proposed building architectural elevations with dimensions, including
inaxifnum height above grade.
(c) Rendered elevations showing all facades keyed to building materials.
(d) Proposed building materials and colors.
(e) Rooftop equipment and inechanicals.
(f) Schematic floor plans, including square footage.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(9) Grading and drainage information that includes:
(a) Existing and proposed contours at one foot contour intervals and spot
elevations.
(b) Limits of grading, description of cut and fill information (volumes, fill
material composition).
(c) Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), pursuant to Town Code
Chapter 228 and all applicable NYSDEC rules and regulations, including
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location of erosion/sediment control structures and other stormwater
management measures.
(d) Existing trees to remain and existing trees proposed to be removed
(species and diameter at breast height noted).
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(10) Utility information that includes:
(a) Location of existing utilities, including size and flow direction of sewers,
water supply lines, and culverts
(b) Plan and profile ofproposed utilities, including size and flow direction of
sewers, water supply lines, and culverts.
(e) Location of existing and proposed fire Hydrants.
(d) Location of existing and proposed electric, gas, and telephone lines and
appurtenances (transformer boxes, valves, etc.).
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(11) Landscaping/planting information, including.
(a) Location and type of existing vegetation.
(b) Planting schedule, including type and quantity of proposed plant
materials (common and botanical names), root specifications and size at
time of planting No invasive plants permitted.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(12) Signs and outdoor lighting information pursuant to Town Code Chapter 270
(Article.,=) and Chapter 173, including:
(a) Proposed size, location, height, design, and construction materials for all
proposed signs (note whether internally or externally illuminated).
(b) Lighting contours, photometrics, and lighting specification sheets for all
outdoor lighting.
(c)'; Proposed size, location, height, design, and construction materials for all
light fixtures.
(d) Proposed LED color temperature noted on plan.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
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(13) Construction staging and related information that shows:
(a) Construction phasing diagram.
(b) Construction staging plan, including proposed construction fencing,
fencing details, and location of stockpile materials and equipment.
(c) Details of proposed tree protection devices during construction.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(14) Other information, as applicable:
(a) A signed owner's authorization and certification form.
See Exhibit N (Proof of the Landowner's consent to this Application).
(b) Completion of Energy Code Supplement compliance checklist.
Not applicable.
(c) Completion of agricultural data statement.
Not applicable.
C. Final site plan requirements. The final site plan shall include:
(1) Project narrative, explaining any project changes since preliminary site plan
approval, and how the materials comply with conditions ofpreliminary approval.
To the extent applicable, see Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(2) Final site plan drawings, including any required revised drawings that were
necessary to comply with any conditions imposed as part of the preliminary site
plan approval process. All drawings require the name and seal of the licensed
land surveyor, engineer, architect, or landscape architect who prepared the
materials and are associated with the project. Drawings must also contain the
project title and address, graphic scale, North arrow, preparer's name and
address, and date (including all revision dates). ,
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(3) Truck routing plans, and any other reports, studies, engineering calculations,
documents, or materials that were required to he submitted before consideration
offinalsiteplan approval.
To the extent applicable, see Exhibit R (Site Plan).
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§ 270-187. Waiver of requirements.
The Town Board in those circumstances where a site plan is required for Town Board review,
and the Planning Board in those circumstances where a siteplan isprovided forPlanning Board
review, may waive one or more items (e.g., topography) otherwise normally required to be shown
on the site plan when the applicable board determines that the circumstances of the application
do not require a full site plan for adequate consideration of the applicant's proposal.
No response necessary.
§ 270-188. Considerations for approval.
The Planning Board's review of a site plan shall include as appropriate, but shall not be limited
to, the following considerations:
A. Adequacy, arrangement, and location of vehicular. access and circulation, including
intersections, road widths, pavement surfaces, off-street parking and loading areas, and
traffic controls.
To the extent applicable, see Exhibit R (Site Plan).
B. Adequacy, arrangement, and location of pedestrian and bicycle traffic access and
circulation, control of intersections with vehicular traffic, and appropriate provisions for
handicapped persons
Not applicable.
C. [Amended 2-8-2021 by L.L. No. 2-2021]
(1) Adequacy, location, arrangement, size, design, and general site compatibility. of
buildings, lighting, open spaces, paved areas, outdoor waste disposal facilities,
and contiguity of open spaces
Not applicable.
(2) Adequacy, location, arrangement, and size of signs
Not applicable.
D. Adequacy, location, arrangement, size, design, and general site compatibility of
buildings, lighting, signs, open spaces, paved areas, outdoor waste disposalfacilities, and
contiguity of open spaces.
To the extent applicable, see Exhibit R (Site Plan).
E. Adequacy, type, and arrangement of trees, shrubs, and other landscaping, including
those on site and those constituting a visual and/or noise -deterring buffer between the
applicant's and adjoining lands, including the retention of existing vegetation of value
to the maximum extent possible.
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To the extent applicable, See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
F. In the case of a residential property, and in the case of other properties where
appropriate, the adequacy and utility of open space for playgrounds and for informal
recreation.
Not applicable.
G. Compatibility of the project with the surrounding neighborhood, including protection of
adjacent properties and the general public against noise, glare, unsightliness, or other
objectionable features.
To the extent applicable, see Exhibit R (Site Plan).
H. Adequacy of stormwater drainage, water supply, sewage disposal facilities and other
community infrastructures and services.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
1. Adequacy of fire lanes and other emergency provisions.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
J. The effect of the proposed development on environmentally sensitive areas including but
not limited to wetlands, floodplains, woodlands, steep slopes, watercourses or bodies,
viewsheds, unique natural habitats, and on other open space areas of importance to the
neighborhood or community.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
K. The effect of the proposed development on any Historic structures listed or eligible for
listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Not applicable.
L. The need for, and the adequacy of, any natural or man-made buffers.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
M. Whether the design of the project minimizes the increase of impervious surfaces on the
site.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
N. Compliance with the Town's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision
Regulations, Water Resources Ordinances, if applicable, Outdoor Lighting Law,3
Editor's Note: See Ch. 173, Outdoor Lighting.
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Complete Streets Policy, and any other applicable laws, rules, requirements, or policies
[Amended 10-16-2006 by L.L. No. 12-2006, 5-11-2015 by L.L. No. 3-20151
See Exhibit R (Site Plan)
270-189. Limitations on construction.
No site plan shall be approved which provides for construction or other disturbance of land in
environmentally sensitive areas, including but not limited to, wetlands, watercourses, steep
slopes, unique natural areas, or rare plant or animal habitats, unless the applicant demonstrates
with professional evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Planning Board that such construction
may occur without adverse environmental effects upon such areas. Nothing in this subsection
is intended to permit construction or other activities in areas where the same are prohibited or
regulated by other laws or regulations of the federal, state, county,'or local government.
To our knowledge, the site is not located on an environmentally sensitive area.
,§' 270-190. Reservation of parkland on site plans containing residential units.
If the proposed project includes dwelling units, the Planning Board may, in accordance with the
provisions and requirements of Town Law § 274-a or any similar or successor law, require a
park or parks to be shown on the site plan, or, to the extent permitted by § 274-a, monies in lieu
of parkland.
Not applicable.
§ 270-191. Modifications of site plans. [Amended 9--9-2019 by L.L. No. 7-2019]
A. A site plan that has received final site plan approval may be modified upon submission
of an application for such modification. The application must comply with the
provisions of this article. The procedures are the same as for an initial application for
site plan approval.
Not applicable.
B. Planning Board approval of a modification is required if the modification involves or
includes any of the following:
(1) Enlarging the square footage of an existing or previously approved building by
more than 20% or 2,000 square feet gross floor area, whichever is less.
Enlargements that do not meet this threshold remain subject to the. determination
in Subsection B(9) below;
Not applicable.
(2) Adding five or more parking spaces;
Not applicable.
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(3) Construction, alteration, or renovation of the interior of a building involving a
change in use,
Not applicable.
(4) Alteration of traffic flows and access, or a significant (in the judgment of the
Director of Planning) increase in the volume of traffic;
Not applicable.
(5) A significant (in the judgment of the Director of Planning) change in the
aesthetic appearance of any structure or site plan element, including landscape
and lighting details, from the last approved site plan;
Not applicable.
(6) A change in the impacts of the project on surrounding properties, such as an
increase in noise, stormwater runoff, light illumination, or obstructions to views;
Not applicable.
(7) Demolition, or a proposed demolition, of an existing previously approved
building with a footprint larger than 3;000 square feet;
Not applicable.
(8) Violation of any express conditions (including, without limitation, buffer zones,
setbacks, and similar restrictions) last imposed by the Planning Board for site
plan approval, or
Not applicable.
(9) A determination by the Director of Planning that a movement or shift of a
location of one or more structures laterally or vertically from the location or
elevation shown on the frnal site plan:
(a) Materially affects the overall site layout or specific elements of the site,
including roads, traffic movements, sidewalks, parking areas, viewshed,
drainage, and buffer areas; or
(b) Violates any express conditions (including, without limitation, buffer
zones, setbacks, etc.) imposed by the Planning Board for site plan
approval.
Not applicable.
C. Numerical criteria in Subsection B(1) and (2) are an aggregate maximum (e.g., if a 700-
square feet addition is constructed on an existing 5,000 square feet building without
obtaining Planning Board approval, construction of a second addition larger. than 300
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squarefeet would require Planning Board approval of a modified site plan, and if three
additional parking spaces are constructed without obtaining Planning Board approval,
construction of more than two additional parking spaces would require Planning Board
approval of a modified site plan).
No response necessary.
D. The fact that Planning Board approval is not required for some modifications shall not
be construed to allow:
(1) Construction that violates any other provision of Town Code Chapter 270
(Zoning); or
No response necessary.
(2) The requirement to obtain a building permit in those circumstances when
otherwise required by the terms of Town Code Chapter 270 (Zoning) or the New
York State Uniforrii Fire Prevention and Building Code.
No response necessary.
,§' 270-192. Letter of credit.
If the Planning Board determines it is necessary to ensure that all items on the site plan that are
needed to provide for adequate traffic flow, utilities, and other similar infrastructure items, are
constructed in accordance with the approved final site plan and ally other pertinent
specifications and requirements, no building permit shall be issued for a project with an
approved final site plan until the applicant has furnished to the Town Engineer an irrevocable
letter of credit in an amount to be recommended by the Town Engineer and approved by the
Planning Board to ensure such construction. In determining whether to require such a letter;
the Planning Board shall find that such infrastructure is so integral to the project that its
construction must occur in order to provide for a safe and useful environment for the
community and the occupants and users of the project. The Planning Board may, in its
discretion, accept in lieu of a letter of credit other evidence or promise of completion of required
facilities for the site if it determines that such other evidence adequately ensures such
completion. Nothing in this section shall alter any other requirement for letters of credit related
to construction of facilities intended to be dedicated to the Town.
Verizon Wireless will provide same as part of the building pen -nit process.
§ 270-193. Completion of improvements. [Amended 5-12-2014 by L.L. No. 9-20141
No final certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance shall be issued until all
improvements shown on the final site plan as approved by the Planning Board, reasonably
necessary to the proper and safe operation and occupancy of any completed facilities, are
installed or until a sufficient performance guarantee, such as a letter of credit, has been
provided to the Town for improvements not yet completed. The need for, and sufficiency of,
such performance guarantee shall be determined by the Town Engineer after consultation with
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the Building Inspector or other persons designated, by the Planning Board. The Planning Board
may waive the requirement for such performance guarantee if, in its discretion, it determines
that the guarantee is not needed.
No response necessary.
§ 270-194. Expiration of site plan approval.
A. Except when a rezoning has occurred based upon a preliminary or general site plan any
approval of a preliminary site plan may be revoked by the Planning Board, after a public
hearing and upon written notice in person or by mail to the applicant.
(1) If a fully complete application for final site plan approval has not been submitted
to the'Planning Board within 18 months of the date preliminary approval was
granted, or
No response necessary.
(2) If an application is submitted within such eighteen -month period, such
application is not diligently prosecuted by the owner to enable the Planning
Board to grant final site plan approval within 24 months of the date preliminary
approval was granted
No response necessary.
B. The Planning Board may, when compliance with the foregoing thneperiods would create
a significant hardship for the owner, extend the time periods for such periods and upon
such conditions as the Planning Board may reasonably determine.
No response necessary.
C. Unless work has materially commenced in accordance with the final site plan within one
year front the issuance of the building permit authorizing such work, or within 36
months of the date the Planning Board gave final site plan approval, whichever is earlier,
not only the building permit but the site plan approval (both final and preliminary) shall
expire and the permissible uses and construction on the property shall revert to those in
effect prior to the granting of any site plan approval. The Planning Board, upon request
of the applicant, after a public hearing, and upon a finding that the imposition of the
time limits set forth above would create an undue hardship on the applicant, may extend
the time limits for such additional periods as the Planning Board may reasonably
determine. An application for such extension may be made at the time of filing of the
original application or at any time thereafter up to, but no later than, six months after
the expiration of the time limits set forth above.
(1) For the purposes of this section, work will not have "materially commenced"
unless, at a minimum:
(a) A building permit, if required, has been obtained;
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(b) Construction equipment and tools consistent with the size of the proposed
work have been brought to and been used on the site; and
(c) Substantial excavation (where excavation is required) or significant
framing, erection, or construction (where excavation is not required) has
been started and is being diligently pursued.
No response necessary.
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EXHIBIT E
PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S SPECIAL USE PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN ARTICLE XXIV OF THE CODE
Article XXIV of the Code contains the requirements for Special Use Permits in the Town
of Ithaca. The requirements of the Code are reproduced below in bold italicized type, followed by
Verizon Wireless' response in regular type.
§ 270-195. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to set forth regulations, procedures, and conditions that. apply to
certain permitted uses which, because of size, intensity, or other special factors, warrant special
evaluation of each individual case by either the Planning Board or the Zoning Board ofAppeals.
No response necessary.
§ 270-196. Requirement preceding issuance of building permit or certificate of occupancy or
certificate of compliance. [Amended 5712-2014 by L.L. No. 9-20141
Before a building permit or certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance can be issued
for any of the structures or activities for which either a special permit or a special approval is
required, such a permit or approval shall be obtained in accordance with these and other
applicable provisions.
No response necessary.
§ 270-197. Applicability.
The requirements set forth in this article shall apply to all construction, activities, uses or
developments that are referred to elsewhere in this chapter as being allowed only upon receipt
of a special permit or special approval. Special permits shall be issued by the Planning Board
Special approvals shall be issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals Any change of use of an
existing structure to a use that requires a special permit or special approval shall be subject to
the requirements of this article.
No response necessary.
§ 270-198. Procedure.
A. The applicant shall have the option to make an informal presubmission presentation to
the appropriate Board at which time special permit or special approval (hereafter
collectively referred to as "special authorization'9 application requirements may be
reviewed. A sketch plan or other general description should be prepared by the applicant
for use at the presubmission meeting, to indicate the general nature. of the proposal.
No response necessary.
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B. Formal application.
(1) Unless other requirements of this chaptergovern the applicant shall make formal
application for special authorization to the appropriate Board by submitting, at a
minimum:
(a) One completed and signed application form prescribed by the Board
hearing the matter. If a development review application is submitted far
a site plan review and special permit, no additional application shall be
required.
(b) Applicable application.
(c) Deposit of review fees to the extent required by this chapter or any other
Town law or resolution.
(d) One fully completed and signed short environmental. assessment form,
Part I (SERF), or long environmental assessment form, Part I (LEAF),
whichever is required.
(e) Such other information or documentation as may be deemed reasonably
necessary or appropriate by the reviewing staff person or Board to
adequately consider the application.
No response necessary.
(2) The application for special authorization shall not be .deemed complete until all
of the above items are received by the Town Planner (for special permits) or Town
Building Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer (for special approvals) and the
requirements of SEAR have been met.
No response necessary.
C. Upon receipt of a complete application, the appropriate Board shall hold a public
hearing in accordance with the provisions of Town Law § 274-b or any similar or
successor applicable statutes and shall render a decision approving, approving with
conditions, or denying the special authorization. Such hearing may be combined with
any other hearing relating to the same proposal (e.g., site plan approval and special
permit hearings may be combined).
No response necessary.
D. In making its decision, the reviewing Board shall have the power to impose conditions
and restrictions as authorized by § 274-b of the Town Law or any similar or successor
statute.
No response necessary.
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§ 270-199. Waiver of requirements.
The reviewing Board may waive one or more of the normal application requirements when it
determines that the particular circumstances do not require all of the full application materials
for adequate consideration of the requestfor special authorization.
No response necessary.
270-200. Considerations for approvaL [Amended 4-9-2018 by L.L. No. 2-20181
The reviewing Board's determination of an application for special authorization shall include
findings consistent with any special criteria set forth in this chapter relating to the specific use
or activity for which approval "is being sought and shall also include, as appropriate, but shall
not be limited to, findings that the following standards have been met.
A. The project will be suitable for the property on which it is proposed, considering the
property's size, location, and physical site characteristics
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); the Project is suitable for the parcel and the overall area.
B. The proposed structure design and site layout are compatible with the surrounding area.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); the Project is compatible with the surrounding area as it will be
surrounded by trees minimizing its visibility to the extent practicable.
C. Operations in connection with the proposed use do not create any more noise, fumes,
vibration, illumination, or other potential nuisances than the operation of any permitted
use in the particular zone.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); the Project is an inert public utility facility that will operate with
minimal noise.
D. Community infrastructure and services, such as police, fire and other protective services,
roadways, schools, and water and sewer facilities are currently, or will be, of adequate
capacity to accommodate the proposed use.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); the Project will not adversely impact community services.
E. The proposed use, structure design, and site layout comply with all the provisions of the
Town Code and with the Town of Ithaca Comprehensive Plan.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); other than the tower height, the Project fully complies with the
Code.
F. The site layout, with proposed vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access, traffic
circulation, and parking and loading facilities, is sufficient for the proposed use -and is
safely designed for emergency vehicles
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); adequate access and parking facilities are provided.
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G. The project includes sufficient landscaping and/or other forms of buffering to protect
surrounding land uses Existing vegetation is preserved to the extent possible.
See Exhibit'R (Site Plan); the Project is preserving the surrounding trees to the extent
possible to help shield the visibility of the tower to the extent practicable.
H. To the extent deemed relevant by the reviewing Board, the proposed use or structure
complies with all the criteria applicable to site plan review set forth in this chapter.
See Exhibit D (Proof of Compliance with the Town's Site Plan Review Requirements, as
set forth in Article XXIII of the Code) and Exhibit R (Site Plan).
§ 270-201. Modifications of special permits or special approvals.
A special authorization that has been issued may be modified upon the application of the owner
for such modification. Such application shall be in accordance with the provisions of this article
and the procedures applicable to such application shall be the same as are applicable to an
initial application for a special authorization. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no approval shall
be required if the change is a modification set forth in § 270-191 as not requiring approval of a
modification to a site plan. The waiver of the requirement for, approval of a modification to a
special permit or special approval is subject to the same conditions, and subject to the same
limitations as pertain to modifications to approved site plans.
No response necessary.
270-202. Expiration of special permit or special approval.
Unless work has materially commenced (as defined in § 270-194C) in accordance with the
special authorization within one year fronr the issuance of the buildingpermit authorizing such
work, or within 36 months of the elate the reviewing Board approved the special authorization,
whichever is earlier, not only the building permit but the special authorization shall expire and
the permissible uses and construction on the property shall revert to those in effect prior to the
approval of any special authorization. The reviewing Board, upon request of the applicant, after
a public hearing, and upon a finding that the imposition of the time limits set forth above would
create an undue hardship on the applicant, may extend the time limits for such additional
periods as the reviewing Board may reasonably determine. An application for such extension
may be made at the time of filing of the original application or at any time thereafter up to, but
no later than, six months after the expiration of the time limits setforth above.
No response necessary.
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F,XHiRiT F
PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S STANDARDS FOR WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, AS SET FORTH IN § 270-219(C) ET SEQ. OF
THE CODE
Section 270-219(C) et seq. of the Code contains the requirements for Wireless
Telecommunications Facilities within the Town of Ithaca. The requirements of the Code are
reproduced below in bold italicized type, followed by Verizon Wireless' response in regular type.
§270-219. Personal wireless service facilities. [Amended 5-9-2005 by L.L. No. 5-2005, 5-12-
201.4 by L.L. No. 9-2014; 6-26-2023 by L.L. No. 12-20231
C. General approval and permit requirements for personal wireless service facilities:
(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, personal wireless service facilities
(PWSFs) are allowed in every Zoning district in the Town.
No response necessary.
(2) No person shall be permitted to deploy PWSFs, or operate or prepare any site for
the deployment of PWSFs, without having first obtained the applicable approvals
and permits required by this section.
No response necessary.
(3) Repairs to and maintenance of a legally existing PWSF shall not require site plan
approval, a special permit, or a PWSFpermit.
No response necessary.
(4) In addition to the requirements set forth in this section for the issuance of a
PWSF permit and, where applicable, site plan and special permit approval, any
applicant seeking to place a PWSF in the public right-of-way shall also comply
with the procedures and requirements set forth in Chapter 230 (Streets and
Sidewalks) of the Town Code relating to conducting construction activities within
the public right-of-ivay. To the extent any provisions in Chapter 230 are
inconsistent with the provisions set forth in this section, the provisions in this
section shall control.
Not applicable.
(5) Exceptions. The requirements set forth in this § 270-219 shall not apply to:
(a) PWSFs on property owned or controlled by the Town are not subject to
§ 270-219, except PWSFs within a Town (owned or by use) public right-
of-way are subject to § 270-219. The Town Board has sole and absolute
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discretion to determine whether to allow an applicant to place a PWSF
that is not subject to § 270-219 on Town property, and the Town Board
may impose such conditions on any such placement and use as it deems
appropriate. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create any right or
entitlement to use Town property for such PWSF.
Not applicable.
(b) ' Any facilities exclusively for private, noncommercial radio and television
reception and private citizens bands, licensed amateur radio and other
similar noncommercial telecommunications.
Not applicable.
(6) Nonconforming facilities The lawful use of any PWSF legally' existing on the
date of adoption of this § 270-219 may be continued even though such PWSF
does not conform to § 270-219. Any proposed modification to a PWSF is subject
to the requirements of this § 270-219. Maintenance and repairs are not
considered modifications.
No response necessary.
D. Approvals and permits required far each type of personal wireless service facility.
(1) A11 PWSFs shall require a building permit issued by a Code Enforcement Officer,
where the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or the
Ithaca Town Code requires a building permit.
No response necessary.
(2) 'A small wireless facility proposed to be co -located on an existing small wireless
facility, where the completed facility would still constitute a small wireless facility
after the co -location, shall require a PWSFpermit issued by the Director of Code
Enforcement.
Not applicable.
(3) A PWSF proposed to be co -located on an existing PWSF that is not a small
wireless facility shall require a PWSF permit issued by the Director of Code
Enforcement. In addition, site plan and special permit approvals by the Planning
Board are required if the proposed PWSF co -location will.
(a) Increase the approved height of the PWSF structure by more than 15%;
Not applicable.
(b) Increase the number of antennas by more than 50% over the previously
approved number of antennas;
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Not applicable.
(c) Increase the square footage of accessory buildings* by more than 200
square feet over the previously approved square footage of accessory
buildings;
Not applicable
(d) Add one or more microwave antenna dishes, or
Not applicable.
(e) Expand the footprint of the PWSF structure.
Not applicable.
(4) Where more than one PWSF is proposed and at least one PWSF will not be co -
located on an existing structure, all of the proposed PWSFs (including co -located
PWSFs) shall require a - PWSF permit issued by the Director 'of Code
Enforcement, and site plan and special permit approvals by the Planning Board.
Not applicable.
(5) All. other PWSFs shall require a PWSF permit issued by the Director of Code
Enforcement, and site plan and specidl permit approvals by the Planning Board.
All Planning Board considerations and approvals of site plans and special
permits shall be in accordance with Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article XXIII (Site
Plan Review and Approval Procedures) and Article XXfV (Special Permits and
Special Approvals), respectively.
No response necessary.
(6) Any site plan, special permit or personal wireless service facility permit granted
hereunder shall be valid only for the dimensions and number of antenna facilities
and PWSF structures for the facility contained in the original application as so
approved. Any subsequent changes or modifications shall require a new
application for same following the procedures set forth in this section.
No response necessary.
(7) Notwithstanding Subsection D(2) through (5) above, any application that asserts
Spectrum Act § 6409(a)4 applies and that meets the requirements in 47 CFR
1.6100 for an eligible facilities request shall not require site plan or special permit
approval and shall require a PWSF permit issued by the Director of Code
Enforcement. A building permit issued by a Code Enforcement Officer is also
Editor's Note: See 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a).
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required if the New' York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code or
the .Ithaca Town Code requires a building permit.
Not applicable. This Project is not an Eligible Facilities Request under the
Spectrurn Act.
E. Shot clock periods and tolling.
(1) To comply with the requirements of 47 U.S C. § 332(c)(7)(B)(ii) of the TCA, and
unless tolled, extended by agreement, or subject to reasonable delays due to
circumstances beyond the Town's control, as described in Subsection F below,
the Planning Board and Town officials shall issue, grant or deny PWSF site
plans, special permits, PWSFpermits, building permits and other required Town
permits within the following number of days from Town receipt of an application
for same:
(a) For individual co -located facilities:
[11 Sixty days for PWSFs that meet the requirements in 47 CFR
1. 6100for an eligible facilities request.
Not applicable.
[2] Sixty days for co -location of a new small wireless facility upon an
existing small wireless facility structure, where the completed
facility would still constitute a small wireless facility after the co -
location.
Not applicable.
[31 Ninety days far all other co -locations of a PWSF on an existing
structure.
Not applicable.
(b) For individual non -co -located facilities:
[71 Ninety days for a new small wireless facility.
Not applicable.
[21 One hundred fifty days far all other PWSFs.
No response necessary; although this is the applicable review
period.
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(c) For batched applications.
(I] If a single application seeks authorization for multiple
deployments, all of which fall within Subsection E(I)(a)C21 above
or all of which fall within Subsection E(l)(b)[l] above, then the
presumptively reasonable period, of time for the application as a
whole is equal to that for a single deployment within the category
applicable to the deployments.
Not applicable.
[2] If a single application seeks authorization for multiple
deployments, the components of which are a mix of deployments
that fall within Subsection E(I)(a)[2] and (b)[l] above, then the
presumptively reasonable period of time for the application as a
whole is 90 days.
Not applicable.
(2) Upon receipt of an application, the Director of Planning and Director of Code
Enforcement shall review the application for completeness If the Director of
Planning or Director of Code Enforcement determines the. application is. a)
incomplete, b) the wrong type of application, or c) otherwise defective, then the
Director of Planning shall send the applicant a notice of incompleteness by the
Town's digital software program, email, or first-class mail to the email or mailing
address provided by the applicant.
No response necessary
(3) For small wireless facilities, the notice of incompleteness shall be sent within IO
days of the Town's receipt of the application. For all other PWSFs, the notice of
incompleteness shall be sent within 30 days of the Town's receipt of the
application.
No response necessary.
(4) The notice of incompleteness shall describe why the application is incomplete, is
the wrong type, or is otherwise defective and shall specifically identify any
missing documents or information and the specific rule or regulation creating
the obligation to submit such documents or information.
No response necessary.
(5) For proposed small wireless facilities, the Director of Planning's sending of a
notice of incompleteness shall reset and toll the relevant shot clock period. The
reset shot clock period shall begin running at zero on the day the Town receives
all the documents and information identified by the Town to render the
application complete.
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Not applicable.
(6) For proposed PWSFs other than small wireless facilities, the Director of
Planning's sending of a notice of incompleteness shall toll (but not reset) the
relevant shot clock period. The shot clock period shall be tolled beginning the
day after the date when the Town sends the -applicant the notice of incompleteness
that specifically identifies any missing documents or information and the specific
rule or regulation creating the obligation to submit such documents or
information. ' The last day of tolling shall be the date when the applicant submits
all the documents and information identified by the Town to render the
application complete.
No response necessary.
(7) If upon receipt of responsive materials and information from tl:e applicant, the
Director of Planning or the Director of Code Enforcement determines that the
application is still incomplete or otherwise defective, then the Director of
Planning shall, within 10 days of receipt of such responsive materials, send the
applicant another notice of incompleteness by the Town's digital software
program, email, or first-class mail to the email or mailing address provided by
the applicant. Regardless of the type of PWSF, the Director of Planning's
sending of this second notice of incompleteness shall again toll (but shall not
reset) the relevant shot clock period. The shot clock period shall be tolled
beginning the day after the date when the Town sends the applicant the second
notice of incompleteness. The last day of tolling shall be the date when the
applicant submits all the documents and information identified by the Town to
render the application complete. The same procedure may continue to be
repeated with subsequent applicant submissions and Notices of Incompleteness.
No response necessary.
(8) Shot clock date. The shot clock date for an application is determined by counting
forward, beginning on the day after the date when the application was submitted,
by the number of calendar days of the relevant shot clock period. If the date
calculated in this manner is a "holiday" as defined in 47 CFR 1.4(e)(1), or is a
legal holiday in New York State, Tompkins County or the Town, the shot clock
date is the next business day after such date. The term "business day" means
any day as defined in 47 CFR 1.4(e)(2) and any day that is not a legal holiday as
defined by New York State, Tompkins County or the Town.
No response necessary.
F. Extensions and reasonable delay periods.
(1) Shot clock period extension by mutual agreement. The Planning Board (if
applicable) or Director of Code Enforcement may extend any applicable shot
clock period -by mutual agreement with an applicant The agreement may either
be in writing or stated on the record at any public meeting.
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No response necessary.
(2) Reasonable delay extensions of shot clock periods. Any applicable shot clock
period shall be extended to the extent extension is required due to circumstances
beyond the control of the Planning Board- (if applicable) or Director of Code
Enforcement, as follows:
(a) If the Planning Board and/or Director of Code Enforcement acts with
reasonable diligence to complete its SEQRA review and to ascertain the
applicant's compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and
these actions require a period of effort that extends beyond the expiration
of the applicable shot clock period, the delays beyond such shot clock
period attributable to such actions shall be deemed reasonable.
No response necessary.
(b) If the Planning Board and/or Director of Code Enforcement acts with
reasonable diligence to ascertain the applicant's compliance with the
National Historic Preservation Act, and these actions require a period of
effort that extends beyond the expiration of the applicable shot clock
period, the delays beyond such shot clock period attributable to such
actions shall be deemed reasonable.
No response necessary.
(c) If an applicant tenders last-minute submissions to the Town in the form
of a) expert reports; b) expert materials; or c) materials which require a
significantperiod far review due either to their complexity or their sheer
volume, the Planning Board and/or Director of Code Enforcement shall
be afforded a reasonable time to review such late -submitted materials If
the Planning ,Board and/or Director of Code Enforcement acts with
reasonable diligence to complete such review, and the review requires a
period of effort that extends beyond the expiration of the applicable shot
clock period, the delays beyond such shot clock period attributable to such
review shall be deemed reasonable.
No response necessary.
(d) Force majeure. In the event and to the extent that the rendering of a final
decision upon a site plan or special permit application or a PWSF permit
application is delayed due to events and/orforces which are not within the
reasonable control of the Town (including reasonable control of the
Planning Board or Town officers and employees), including, without
limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental
actions, war, invasion or hostilities (whether war is declared or not),
terrorist threats or acts, riot, or other civil unrest, national emergency,
revolution, insurrection, epidemic, pandemic, lockouts, strikes or other
labor disputes (whether or not relating to the Town's workforce), or power
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outage, such delays shall constitute reasonable delays and shall be
recognized as acceptable grounds for extending the period for review and
the rendering of final determinations and permit issuance beyond the
period allotted under the applicable shot clock.
No response necessary, although Verizon Wireless is unaware of a force
majeure exception to the 150-day review period and reserves its rights in
that regard.
G. Applications for personal wireless service facilities. Applications shall be made via the
Town's digital software program to the Director of Planning for site plan approvals and
special permits and to the Director of Code Enforcement for PWSF permits, building
permits and all other Town permits and Town approvals required by local, state, or
federal law or regulation. Each application for a site plan approval, special permit,
PWSF permit andlor building permit shall include the following materials. An
application for any Town permit or approval is incomplete if it is missing any item listed
below, it does not contain everything required by law or regulation, or the Director of
Planning or Director of Code Enforcement determines that the application contains
inconsistent, contradictory, or unclear information.
(1) Applications for Section 6409(a)s eligible facilities must include:
(a) Identification of all applicants, site developers and FCC -licensed wireless
carriers on whose behalf the application is being submitted, as well as the
property owner. of the proposed site.
Not applicable.
(b) All applicable application and other fees then being charged by the Town
for such applications, and any deposits the Town requires be submitted
with the application.
Not applicable.
(c) An email address and a U.S mail address to which the Town "lay email
or mail notices to comply with any notice requirement tinder this section,
as well as under any local, state and/or federal law or requirement.
Not applicable.
(d) Copies of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, if
applicable, and of all documents submitted to the FCC or any, other
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the proposed eligible
facilities.
Editor's Note: See 47 U.S.C. § W5(a).
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Not applicable.
(e) Written documentation sufficient to show that the proposed deployment is
an eligible facilities request. This documentation shall include a drawn -
to -scale depiction containing complete calculations for all of the proposed
eligible facilities to show whether they, when installed, will meet the
physical size limitations and other requirements to qualify them as Section
6409(a) eligible facilities.
Not applicable.
(f) Written documentation sufficient to show that the proposed deployment
complies with all applicable, building, structural, electrical and safety
codes and with all other laws codifying objective standards reasonably
related to health and safety. This documentation shall include a
certification by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of
New York that the eligible facilities have been designed in accordance with
generally accepted good engineering practices and in accordance with
generally accepted industry standards (including but not limited to the
most recent applicable standards of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)], and if constructed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the plans the eligible facilities (including the PWSF
structure), and other PWSFs and FCC -authorized wireless
communication service facilities on the site will be safe, will be in
accordance with all applicable governmental building codes, laws and
regulations and in accordance with generally accepted good engineering
practices and industry standards, including, without limitation,
acceptable standards as to stability, wind and ice loads, and bird
protection.
Not applicable.
(g) An FCC compliance report, as described in Subsection I below.
Not applicable.
(h) Written documentation sufficient to show compliance with all relevant
federal requirements, including all applicable FCC, FAA, NEPA, and
NHPA requirements. If NEPA review requirements apply and the
applicant asserts the proposed personal wireless service facility falls
under any categorical exclusions, the applicant shall identify which
categorical exclusion(s) the applicant is asserting applies and submit
proof that the facility falls under the categorical exclusion(s).
Not applicable.
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(i) Completed Part 1 of the relevant New York State environmental
assessment form.
Not applicable.
6F) A11 of the information required by Town Code § 125-5 (Building permits),
if applicable.
Not applicable.
(k) Where an applicant is not the owner of the real property upon which the
applicant seeks to co -locate Section 6409(a) eligible facilities, proof of the
property owner's consent to the deployment of the eligible facilities on the
real property and agreement to comply with this § 270-219. If the
applicant is leasing all or a portion of real property upon which it intends
to install its new eligible facilities, the applicant shall provide a written
copy of its lease with the owner of such property. The applicant may
redact any financial terms contained within the lease, but it shall not
redact any portion of the lease which details the amount of area leased
nor the specific portion of the real property to which the applicant has
obtained the right to occupy, access, or preclude others from entering .
Not applicable.
(1) Where an applicant is not the owner of the existing tower or base station
upon which the applicant seeks to co -locate Section 6409(a) eligible
facilities, proof of the tower or base station owner's consent to the co -
location of the eligible facilities onto the existing tower or base station and
agreement to comply with this chapter.
Not applicable. .
(2) Applications far all other PWSFs must include:
(a) Completed project application forms in such detail and containing such
information as the Director of Planning or Director of Code Enforcement
may require, including identification of all applicants, site developers and
FCC -licensed wireless carriers on whose behalf the application is being
submitted, as well as the property owner of the proposed site.
See Exhibit A (Copy of Town -supplied application fonns).
(b) All applicable application and other fees then being charged by the Town
for such applications, including any. right-of-way fees that the Town
Board may set from time to time by resolution, and any deposits required
by the Town for application to the costs of any consultants retained by the
Town as provided below.
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Verizon Wireless will provide all applicable fees for this Application that
may be legally imposed by the Town. Enclosed is a check payable to the
Town of Ithaca for $2,925.00 for the applicable fees.
(c) An email address and a U.S. mail address to which the Town may email
or mail notices to comply with any notice requirement under this section,
as well as under any local, state and/or federal law or requirement
Correspondence regarding this application may be directed to:
Jared C. Lusk, Esq.
Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP — Attorneys for Verizon Wireless
1300 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 14604-1792
ilusk@nixoppeabody.com
(d) Copies of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, if
applicable, and of all documents submitted to the FCC or any other
governmental agency having jurisdiction over the facility.
See Exhibit J (Copy of Verizon Wireless' FCC Licenses for Tompkins
County).
(e) If the applicant claims that its proposed installation qualifies as a small
wireless facility within this section, a drawn -to -scale depiction that
includes complete calculations for all of the components of the facility
depicting that, when completed, the facility will meet the physical size
limitations which enable the facility to qualify as a small wireless facility.
Not applicable.
(fl Written documentation sufficient to show that the proposed facilities
comply with all applicable building, structural, electrical and safety codes
and with all other laws reasonably related to health and safety. This
documentation shall include a certification by a professional engineer
licensed to practice in the State of New York that the facilities (including
any proposed co -locations) have been designed in accordance with
generally accepted good engineering practices and in accordance with
generally accepted industry standards (including but not limited to the
most recent applicable standards of the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)], and if constructed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the plans the facilities will be safe, will be in accordance
with all applicable governmental building codes, laws and regulations and
in accordance with generally accepted good engineering practices and
industry standards, including, without limitation, acceptable standards as
to stability, wind and ice loads, and bird protection.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
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(g) An FCC compliance report, as described in Subsection I below.
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
(h) Written documentation sufficient to show compliance with all applicable
federal requirements, including all applicable FCC, FAA, NEPA, and
NHPA requirements If NEPA review requirements apply and the
applicant asserts the proposed personal wireless service facility falls
under any categorical exclusions, the applicant shall identify which
categorical exclusion(s) the applicant is asserting applies and submit
proof that the facility falls under the categorical exclusion(s).
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with Federal EME Regulations).
(i) Completed Part 1 of the relevant New York State- environmental
assessment form.
See Exhibit K (Long Form EAF).
0) A visual impact analysis, as described in Subsection J below.
See Exhibit Q (Photosimulation Report).
(k) All of the information required by Town Code § 125-5 (Building pertnits),
if applicable.
The Project complies with this section of the Code. Any additional•and/or
revisional information necessary for a building pennit will be submitted to
the Town following the issuance of the required zoning approvals.
(1) Where site plan review is required, a site plan and other documentation
that complies with Town Code § 270-186 (Site plan requirements) and
also contains the following:
[1] The exact location of the proposed facility, including its
geographic coordinates.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
[2] The maximum height of the proposed facility, including all
appurtenances.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
[3] A detail of the antenna facility and PWSF structure, including
engineering drawings from the facility manufacturer for any
proposed towers (monopole, guyed, freestanding, or other).
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
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[4] The location, type, and intensity of any lighting on the facility.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
[5] Property boundaries and navies of all adjacent landowners.
See Exhibit.R (Site Plan).
[6] The location of all other structures on the parcel and all structures
on any adjacent parcels within 100 feet of the property lines,
together with the distance of these structures from any proposed
tower.
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
[7] The location, nature and extent of any proposed fencing,
landscaping, and screening
See Exhibit R (Site Plan)
[8] The location and nature of any proposed utility easements and
access roads or drives
See Exhibit R (Site Plan).
(in) Where an applicant is not the owner of the real property upon which the
applicant seeks to deploy facilities, proof of the property owner's consent
to the deployment of the facilities on the real property and agreement to
comply with this § 270-219. If the applicant is leasing all or a portion of
real property upon which it intends to install its new facilities, the
applicant shall provide a written copy of its lease with the owner of such
property. The applicant may redact any financial terms contained within
the lease, but it shall not redact any portion of the lease which details the
amount of area leased nor the specific portion of the real property to
which the applicant has obtained the right to occupy, access, or preclude
others from entering.
See Exhibit N (Proof of the Landowner's consent to this Application).
(n) Where an applicant seeks to co -locate facilities and is not the owner, of the
PWSFstructure upon which the applicant seeks to co -locate the facilities,
proof of the PWSF structure owner's consent to the co -location of the
proposed facilities onto the existing PWSF structure.
Not applicable.
(o) An agreement by the owner and operator (if different from owner) that
complies with the requirements set forth in Subsection P below for
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removal of all personal wireless service facilities and restoration of the
site to its original condition if the facility becomes obsolete or ceases to be
used for its intended purpose for 120 consecutive days
See Exhibit M (Removal Agreement).
(p) An agreement that the applicant will negotiate in good faith with any
subsequent applicant seeking to co -locate a personal wireless service
facility on the initial applicant's PWSF structures. This agreement shall
commit the initial applicant and landowner and their respective
successors in interest to:
[1] Respond in a timely, comprehensive manner to a request for
information from a potential shared -use applicant.
[2] Negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties where such
shared use is, or may be, made, technologically and structurally
feasible.
[3] Allow shared use if an applicant agreesin writing to pay
reasonable
[4] charges for same.
CS] Make no more than a reasonable charge for shared use, based
upon generally accepted accounting principles. The charge may
include but is not limited to a pro rats share of the cost of site
selection, planning, project administration, land costs, site design,
construction and maintenance, financing, return on equity, and
depreciation, and all of the costs of adapting the tower or
equipment to accommodate a shared user without causing
electromagnetic interference or causing uses on the site to emit
electromagnetic radiation in excess of levels permitted by the FCC.
See Exhibit L (Verizon Wireless' Collocation Policy).
(q) Information required by, and proof of compliance with, Subsection H
(Co -location) below.
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report) and Exhibit L (Verizon. Wireless'
Collocation Policy).
(r) If site plan approval and special permit are required, and if co -location
onto an existing structure is not proposed and is not feasible, an
alternative site analysis of all potentially less intrusive alternative sites not
involving co -location which the applicant has considered. This
alternative site analysis shall document each site's respective location,
elevation, and suitability to remedy a significant gap in the coverage of
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the ' applicant's personal wireless services (the ability of wireless
telephones to make and receive voice calls to and front landlines that are
connected to the national telephone network). For suitable alternative
sites'that an applicant claims are unavailable, the applicant shall submit
evidence of good faith efforts to secure use of each such site from its
owner.
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report) and Exhibit I (Site Selection
Report).
(s) If site- plan approval and special permit are required, evidence of the
existence of a significant gap in the coverage of the applicant's personal
wireless services (the ability of wireless telephones to "take and receive
voice calls to and from landlines that are connected to the national
telephone network).
[1] Such evidence shall include the nature of each gap and its
geographic location and boundaries
See Exhibit -H (RF Justification Report).
[21 Evidence that a gap exists shall include in -kind call testing for
each frequency at which the applicant provides personal wireless
services The applicant shall provide the Town with the actual
testing data recorded during such tests, in a simple format which
shall include for each frequency, in table format:
[a] The date and time for the test,
1b] The location, in longitude and latitude, of each point at
which signal strength was recorded; and
`c] Each signal strength recorded, measured in decibel-
milliwatts (dBm), for each frequency.
See the report from Millenium Engineering, F.C. at Exhibit V
indicating that the request for drive test data is both outdated and
misguided.
[3] The applicant shall also submit test maps, depicting the actual
signal strengths recorded during all in -kind call testing, for each
frequency at which the applicant provides personal wireless
services.
See the report from Millenium Engineering, P.C. at Exhibit V
indicating that the request for drive test data is both outdated and
misguided.
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[4] The applicant shall also provide dropped call records and denial
of service records evidencing the number, percentage and
locations of voice calls that were unable to be initiated or
maintained between wireless telephones and landlines connected
to the national telephone network.
See the report from Millenium Engineering, P.C. at Exhibit V
indicating that the request for dropped call data is both outdated
and misguided.
[5] The applicant shall also submit evidence'of a compelling need to
address any significant gaps in the applicant's personal wireless
services through- the proposed facilities and not through any other
solution. The applicant shall submit evidence showing that the
applicant considered other sites and other means of addressing the
gaps, and evidence showing the feasibility of addressing the gaps
through the use of other sites and other means The applicant
shall also submit evidence that the facility presents a minimal
intrusion on the community.
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report)
(t) Where the applicant asserts that a denial would constitute an effective
prohibition, the applicant shall submit evidence that the proposed
facilities are the least intrusive means of addressing a significant gap in
the applicant's personal wireless services (the ability of wireless
telephones to make and receive voice calls to and from landlines that are
connected to the national telephone network).
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report)
(u) A no study or written statement, prepared by a professional engineer
licensed to practice in the State of New York, assessing the proposed
personal wireless service facility's compliance with the noise
requirements in Subsection M. The assessment shall include noise from
equipment, such as air-conditioning units and backup generators.
A noise study will be prepared in connection with this Project. Note that
the Project will not generate any noise that will be noticeably audible from
the Site's property lines. See Exhibit T. Noise will only be occasionally
generated from the facility when the Project's generator is in use. See
Exhibit K (Long EAF).
(v) An economic analysis study of the property value impacts that the
construction and operation of the PWSF may have on all adjacent
properties located within 500 feet of the parcel boundaries on which the
PWSF is located.
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See the letter report from Colliers International Valuation and Advising
Services attached as Exhibit Y. As outlined in the letter, there is
insufficient sales data available to complete a statistically reliable market
analysis. As indicated in his report, Mr. Fisher has completed multiple
market analyses for cell tower projects in upstate New York (see copies of
four (4) such reports enclosed in Exhibit Y) and has failed to identify an
adverse market impact to surrounding properties located within 1-1.5
miles of a tower site. His conclusions in the prior report were based on
actual sales data both before and after construction of the tower.
H. Co -location.
(1) The shared use ofexisting PWSF structures or other structures shall bepreferred
to the construction of new PWSF structures. Arty PWSF permit or site plan or
special permit application, renewal or modification thereof shall include proof
that reasonable efforts have been made to co -locate on an existing PWSF
structure or upon another existing structure.
See Exhibit I (Site Selection Report)
(2) The application shall include an- adequate inventory report specifying existing
PWSF sites and any structures (except one family dwellings, two fancily
dwellings, multiple residences, and accessory structures associated with such
dwellings and multiple residences) within a one -mile radius of the proposed
facility. The inventory report shall contain an evaluation of opportunities for
shared use as an alternative to the proposed location, along with a map showing
the location of each site inventoried, the heights of the PWSF structures, and the
heights of other structures on the sites of the inventoried locations
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report).
(3) The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed PWSF cannot be
accommodated on existing PWSFs in the inventory due to one or more of the
following reasons:
(a) The planned equipment would exceed the structural capacity of existing
and approved PWSFs or other structures, considering existing and
reasonably anticipated future use for those facilities and other structures
(b) The planned equipment would cause radio frequency interference with
other existing : or planned equipment which cannot be reasonably
prevented.
(c) The planned equipment would cause an exceedance of FCC RF exposure
limits which cannot be reasonably prevented. -
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(d) Existing or approved PWSFs or other structures do not have space and
cannot be modified to provide space on which proposed equipment can be
placed so it can function effectively and reasonably.
(e) Other technical reasons make it impracticable to place the equipment
proposed by the applicant on existing PWSFs or other structures.
(� The property owner or owner of the existing PWSF or other structure fails
to reach agreement after negotiating in good , faith to allow such co -
location.
See Exhibit I (Site Selection Report).
FCC compliance report.
(1) The FCC compliance report required by this section shall be prepared by a
professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York and certified
under penalties of perjury that the content thereof is true and accurate, wherein
the engineer shall certify that the proposed facility will be FCC compliant
(including compliance with applicable FCC regulations and bulletins) as of the
time of its installation, including that the facility will comply with the relevant
limits for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) frelds adopted by the FCC
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
(2) If it is anticipated that there will be more than one RF emitter on the facility, the
FCC compliance report shall take into account anticipated exposure from all
emitters and shall indicate whether or not the combined exposure levels. will
exceed the permissible general population exposure limits in locations accessible
to the public, and, where applicable, the occupational exposure limits.
Not applicable.
(3) Such FCC compliance report shall provide the calculation or calculations which
the engineer used to determine the levels of RF emissions and RF exposure levels.
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
(4) On the cover page of the report, the report shall explicitly specify:
(a) Whether the applicant and their engineer are claiming that the applicable
FCC limits are the general population exposure limits or the occupational
exposure limits. If the applicant and their engineer are asserting that only
the occupational exposure limits apply to the proposed installation, they
shall provide a factual. basis as to why they claim that only the
occupational exposure limits apply; and
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
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(b) The exact minimum distance factor, measured in feet, which the
applicant's engineer used to calculate the level of radiation emissions to
which the proposed facility will expose members of the general public or,
where applicable, persons in the workplace. The minimum distance
factor is the closest distance (i.e., the minimum distance) to which a
person shall be able to gain access to the antennas mounted upon, or
which shall bea part of, the proposed facility.
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
J. Visual impact analysis. Each application shall include a visual impact analysis that
contains an assessment of the proposed facility's visual impact on abutting properties
and streets, taking into consideration any PWSF structure that is to be constructed, as
well as the rest of the facility. The visual impact analysis shall, at a minimum, include
the following:
(1) . Small wireless facilities:
(a) Line -of -sight drawings.
(b) Detailed elevation maps
(c) Visual simulations, including photographic images, depicting the height
at which the proposed facility shall stand when completed (including all
portions and attachments to the facility), taken from the perspectives of
the public right-of-way, and of any properties situated in closest proximity
to the location being proposed for the facility siting. Photos should also
be taken from the perspectives of any properties that would reasonably be
,expected to sustain significant adverse aesthetic impacts due to their
elevation relative to the site, or due to the facility location and the property
location.
(d) Before and after renderings.
(e) Alternate facility designs and color schemes
(f) Possible impacts to any inrportant/scenic views listed in the Tompkins
County or Town of Ithaca.Scenic Resources Inventories
Not applicable.
(2) Personal wireless service facilities which do not meet the definition of a "small
wireless facility' :
(a) A visibility reap to determine locations from where the facility will be seen.
(b) Line -of -sight drawings.
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(c) Detailed elevation maps
(d) Visual simulations, including photographic images, depicting the height
at which the proposed facility shall stand when completed, taken from the
perspectives of the public right-of-way, and of any properties situated in
closest proximity to the location being proposed for the facility siting.
Photos should also be taken from the perspectives of any properties that
would reasonably be expected to sustain significant adverse aesthetic
impacts due to their elevation relative to the site, or due to the facility
location and the property location.
(e) Before -and -after renderings
(f) Alternate facility designs and color schemes
(g) Possible impacts to any importantlscenic views listed in the Tompkins
County or Town of Ithaca Scenic Resources Inventories.
See Exhibit 0 (Photosimulation Report).
K. Priority of,siting locations In determining whether a site is appropriate, and if it is
determined a need exists for the facility, the preferential order of location, to the extent
the sane may be, or may be made, technically feasible, is as follows:
(1) Co -located on existing towers.
(2) Co -located on any other existing radio or other tower that would not require any
increase in height nor significant noticeable structural additions to accommodate
the facility.
(3) Within any industrial zones or existing planned development zones that permit
industrial activities.
(4) Within any light industrial zones or existing planned development zones that
permit light industrial activities.
(5} Within any existing community commercial zones or existing planned
development zones which permit all of the activities permitted in a community
commercial zone.
(b) On any other property in the Town.
No response necessary.
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L. Design standards. All PWSFs shall be sited, designed, and constructed in a manner
which minimizes to the maximum extent practicable i) visual impact, and ii) adverse
impacts upon migratory and other birds and other wildlife.
(1) Aesthetic criteria applicable to small wireless facilities:
(a) For co -locations [except Section 6409(a)6 eligible facilities co -locations]:
[I] There shall be no exposed wires. All cables and wires associated
with the facility leading to and away from the facility must be fully
concealed, and the cable covering or conduit shall match the color
of the PWSF structure on which the facility is located. There shall
be no external cables and wires related to the facility hanging off
or otherwise exposed.
[2] Each antenna shall be located within a stealth enclosure that
matches the materials, color, and design of the PWSFstructure on
which the antenna is located.
[3]. ' All equipment enclosures shall be as small as possible and
undergrounded when possible. Building -mounted enclosures
shall be located within a stealth enclosure that matches the
materials, color, and design of the PWSF structure on which the
enclosure is located. Ground -mounted enclosures shall have
appropriate vegetative buffering to buffer the view from
neighboring residences, recreation areas and public roads. The
Planning Board may require screening adjacent to waterways,
landmarks, refuges, community facilities, or conservation or
historic areas .within common view of the public. Co -locations
along New -York -State -designated scenic byways or located within
an area listed in the Tompkins County or Town of Ithaca Scenic
Resources Inventory must be as visually inconspicuous as
possible. The views of, and vistas front, such districts and
corridors shall not be impaired or diminished by the placement of
PWSFs
[4] There shall be no illumination, except in accord with state or
federal regulations
[5] No portion of the PWSF structure or other parts of the facility
shall be used for signs or promotional or advertising purposes,
including, but not limited to, company name, phone numbers,
banners, streamers, and balloons
6 Editor's Note: See 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a).
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[61 Access to the facility shall be achieved by using existing public or
private roads; no 'new accessway, driveway or parking area shall
be constructed. Equipment or vehicles not used in direct support,
renovations, additions, or repair of any facility shall not be stored
or parked on the facility site.
[71 The facility shall be located at least 300 feet front any structure
that contains a dwelling unit.
Not applicable.
(b) For small wireless facility nodes:
[I] If the node is located within a public ROW, then the preferable
placement locations are as follows: most preferred is co -location
on existing towers, utility poles or other structures; least preferred.
is installing all new poles).
[2] If co -location is not possible, then all new poles and equipment
must be the same height, color, and finish as surrounding poles
[31 There shall be no exposed wires All cables and wires associated
with the facility leading to and away front the facility shall be
installed underground. If undergrounding is not possible, then all
cables, wires and connectors must be fully concealed on the PWSF
structure, and the cable covering or conduit shall match the color
of the PWSF structure. There shall be no external cables and
wires related to the facility hanging off or otherwise exposed on
the PWSF structure.
[4] Each antenna shall be located entirely within a shroud or canister
type enclosure or a stealth facility. The diameter of an antenna
enclosure at its widest point should not be wider than two times the
diameter of the top of the PWSF structure.
[51 All antenna enclosures shall either be mounted to the top of the
PWSF structure and aligned with the center line of the PWSF
structure or mounted to the side of the PWSF structure such that
the vertical center line of the antenna enclosure will be parallel
with the PWSF structure. Stealth enclosures shall match the
architecture, materials, color, and design of the PWSF structure
on which they are located, (e.g., streetlight pole, building rooftop
chimney, cupolas, etc.). Photo examples of stealth applications
include the following (source: stealthconceahnent.com):
[6] All equipment enclosures shall be as small as possible and
undergrounded when possible. Ground -mounted equipment shall
incorporate concealment elements into the proposed design,
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matching the color and materials of the PWSF structure.
Concealment may include, but shall not be limited to, landscaping,
strategic placement in less obtrusive locations and placement
within existing or replacement street furniture (see photo example
of stealth pole above).
[7] Tree topping is prohibited. Any proposed pruning or removal of
trees, shrubs or other landscaping already existing in the right-of-
way must be noted in the site plan application and must be
approved by the Planning Board.
[8] There shall be no illumination, except in accord with state or
federal regulations, or unless the illumination is integral to the
camouflaging strategy (e.g., design intended to look like a
streetlight pole).
[9] Guidelines on placement. Node facilities, including their PWSF
structures, shall be located as follows:
[a] No closer than 1,500 feet away, radially, from another
small wireless facility, unless the wireless carrier can prove
that the facilities need to be closer together to meet a
specified legal standard
fib] In alignment with existing trees, utility poles, and
streetligh ts. !
/c] Equal distance between trees, when possible, with a
minimum of 15 feet separation such that no proposed
disturbance shall occur within the critical root zone of any
tree.
(d] Shall not be located along a parcel's front lot line where a
building on the parcel: is listed on the National or State
Register of Historic Places; is located in an historic district
listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places;
or has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be
eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places.
[e] At least 300 feet from any structure that contains a
dwelling unit.
ff] Facilities along New -York -State -designated scenic byways
or located within an area listed in the Tompkins County or
Town of Ithaca Scenic Resources Inventory must be as
visually inconspicuous as possible. The views of, and vistas
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from, such districts and corridors shall not be impaired or
diminished by the placement of such PWSFs.
[g] If a streetlight is present, a combination PWSF structure
and streetlight pole should only be located where an
existing pole can be removed and replaced, or at a location
where the Town has identified that a streetlight is
necessary.
[10] No portion of the PWSF structure or other parts of the facility
shall be used for signs or promotional or advertising' purposes,
including, but not limited to, company name, phone numbers,
banners, streamers, and balloons
Not applicable.
(c) For individual small wireless facility sites:
Cl] There shall be no exposed wires. All cables and wires associated
with the facility leading to and away from the facility shall be
installed underground. If undergrounding is notpossible, then all
cables, wires and connectors must be fully concealed, and the
cable covering or conduit shall match the color of the PWSF
structure. There shall be no external cables and wires related to
the small wireless facility hanging off or otherwise exposed.
[2] Each antenna shall be located within a stealth enclosure that
matches the architecture, materials, color and design of the PWSF
structure on which the antenna is located (e.g., streetlight pole,
building rooftop chimney, cupola, etc.).
[3] All equipment enclosures shall be as small as possible and
undergrounded when possible. Building -mounted enclosures
shall be located within a stealth enclosure that matches the
architecture, materials, color and design of the PWSF structure
on which the enclosure is located (see photo examples above).
Ground -mounted enclosures shall have appropriate vegetative
buffering to buffer the view from neighboring residences,
recreation areas and public. roads. The Planning Board may
require screening adjacent to waterways, landmarks, refuges,
community facilities, or conservation or historic areas within
common view of the public. Co -locations along New -York -State -
designated scenic byways or located within an area listed in the
Tompkins County or Town of Ithaca Scenic Resources Inventory
must be as visually inconspicuous as possible. The views of, and
vistas from, such districts and corridors shall not be impaired or
diminished by the placement of such PWSFs.
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(2)
[4] There shall be no illumination, except in accord with state or
federal regulations, or unless the illumination is integral to the
camouflaging strategy (e.g., design intended to look like a
streetlight pole).
[S] No small wireless facility shall be located along a parcel's front lot
line where a building on the parcel: is listed on the National or
State Register of Historic Places; is located in an historic district
listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places; or has
been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on
the State Register of Historic Places
[6] No portion of the PWSF structure or other parts of the facility
shall be used for signs or promotional or advertising purposes,
including, but not limited to, company name, phone numbers,
banners, streamers, and balloons.
[7] Access to the small wireless facility shall be achieved by using
existing public or private roads; no new accessway, driveway or
parking area shall be constructed. Equipment or vehicles not used
in direct support, renovations, additions, or repair of any facility
shall not be stored or parked on the facility site.
[8] The small wireless facility shall be located at least 300 feet from
any structure that contains a dwelling unit.
Not applicable.
Aesthetic criteria applicable to non -small wireless facilities:
(a) Thefacility shall have the leastpractical visual effect on the environment,
as determined by the Planning Board.
See Exhibit ; the Project so complies.
(b) There shall be no exposed wires except for any guy wires. All cables and
wires associated with the facility leading to and away from the facility
must be fully concealed, and the cable covering or conduit shall match
the color of the PWSF structure. There shall be no external cables and
wires related to the facility hanging off or otherwise exposed.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(c) There shall be no illumination, except in accord with state or federal
regulations and with Subsection O below. Towers shall not be artificially
lighted and marked beyond the requirements of the FAA.
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See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(d) Any tower that is not subject to FAA marking as set forth above shall
otherwise have a galvanized finish or shall be painted gray above the
surrounding tree line and gray or green below the tree line, as deemed
appropriate by the Planning Board, or be disguised or camouflaged to
blend in with the surroundings, to the extent that such alteration does not
impair the ability of the facility to perform its designed function.
See Exhibit R; the.Project so complies.
(e) Accessory structures shall maximize the use of building materials, colors,
and textures designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. Ground -
mounted enclosures and fences shall have appropriate vegetative
buffering to buffer the view from neighboring residences, recreation
areas and public roads. The Planning Board may require screening
adjacent to waterways, landmarks, parkland, community facilities, or
conservation or historic areas within common view of the public.
See Exhibit 0 and Exhibit R; the tower compound is surrounded by tall
trees and will not be visible from adjacent properties.
(� No portion of the PWSF structure or other parts of the facility shall be
used for signs or promotional or advertising purposes, including, but not
limited to, company name, phone numbers, banners, streamers, and
balloons.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(g) Existing on -site vegetation shall be preserved to, the maximum extent
possible. Tree topping is prohibited There shall be no cutting of trees
exceeding four inches in diameter (measured at a height of four feet off
the ground) in connection with the proposed facility prior to the granting
of site plan approval. Any proposed pruning or removal of trees, shrubs
or other existing landscaping must be noted in the site plan application
and must be approved by the Planning Board
See Exhibit'R; the Project so complies.
(h) Equipment or vehicles not used in direct support, renovations, additions,
or repair of any facility shall not be stored or parked on the facility site.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(i) Where permitted, accessways shall make maximum use of existing public
or private roads to the extent practicable. New accessways constructed
solely for PWSFs must be at least 12, but no more than 24, feet wide, and
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closely follow natural contours to assure minimal visual disturbance and
reduce soil erosion potential.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(j) Where permitted, parking areas shall be sufficient to accommodate the
usual number ofservice vehicles expected on thepremises at any one time.
Driveways or parking areas shall provide adequate interior turnaround,
such that service vehicles will not have to back out onto a public
thoroughfare.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(k) The facility shall be located at least 300 feet from any structure that
contains a dwelling unit.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
M. Noise. No personal wireless- service facility shall produce noise in violation of Town of
Ithaca Code Chapter 284 (Noise). In addition, noise from a personal wireless service
facility shall at no time be audible at the property line of any lot i) zoned Residential or
Conservation, or ii) on which a dwelling unit exists.
See Exhibit T.
N. Dimensional standards:
(1) A fall.zone around any tower constructed as part of a non -small wireless facility
must have a radius at least equal to the height of the facility. The entire fall zone
may not include public roads and must be located on property either owned or
leased by the applicant, or for which the applicant has obtained an easement, and
may not, except as set forth below, contain any structure other than those
associated with -the facility. If the tower is attached to an existing structure, relief
may be granted by specific permission of the Planning Board on a case -by -case
basis if it is determined by such Board, after submission of competent evidence,
that the waiver of this requirement will not endanger the life, health, welfare or
property of any person. In granting any such waiver, the Board may impose any
conditions reasonably necessary to protect the public or other property front
potential injury.
See Exhibit R;'the Project so complies.
(2) All non -small wireless facilities and their fall zones shall be located on a single
parcel.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
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(3) All personal wireless service facilities shall comply with the height, setback,
frontage, minimum, lot size, and (except as specified below) yard standards of the
underlying zoning district and the fall zone requirements of this section. To the
extent there is a conflict, the more restrictive provision shall govern. If the
proposed height of the facility exceeds the permitted height of structures in the
zoning district in which thefacility isproposed to be located, notwithstanding any
other provisions of this chapter, a height variance from the Zoning Board of
Appeals shall also be required. Setbacks shall be measured by the distance
between any portion of a personal wireless service facility and the lot line of the
parcel on which the proposed facility will be placed. Small wireless facilities do
not need to meet the front yard standards of the underlying zoning district, but
they must be located at least 300 feet from any structure that contains a dwelling
unit. The size of the leased or owned lot shall be, at a minimum, sufficiently large
to include the entire fall zone. All lots leased or owned for the purpose of
construction of a tower as part of a personal wireless service facility shall
conform, at a minimum, to the lot size requirements of the underlying Zoning
district or the size of lot necessary to encompass the entire fall zone, whichever
requirement results in a larger lot.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(4) The front, side, and rear yard requirements of the underlying zoning district in
which a facility is erected shall apply to all parts of the facility.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
O. Security.
(1) Non -small wireless facility towers, anchor points of guyed towers, and their
accessory structures shall each be surrounded by fencing at least eight feet in
height, the top foot of which shall be comprised of three strands of barbed wire
to discourage unauthorized access to the site.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(2) Motion -activated or staff -activated security lighting around the base of a tower
or accessory structure entrance may be provided if such lighting does not project
off the site and otherwise complies with Town Code Chapter 173 (Lighting,
Outdoor). Such lighting should only occur when the area within the fenced
perimeters has been entered.
See Exhibit R; the Project so complies.
(3) There shall be no permanent climbing pegs within 1 S feet of the ground of any
tower.
The Project so complies.
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P. Removal.
(1) The personal wireless service facility owner and operator (if different from
owner) shall at their expense remove all personal wireless service facilities and
restore the site to its original condition (including, where applicable, the seeding
of exposed soils), and incur all expenses therefor, if the facility becomes obsolete
or ceases to be used for its intended purpose for 120 consecutive days Removal
of such obsolete or unused facilities and restoration of the site to its original
condition shall take place within 90 days and shall comply with all New York
State and Town stormwater laws, rules and regulations. If removal and
restoration are not completed within 90 days, the bond or other guaranty secured
by the owner and operator shall be used to perform and complete these actions.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(2) As security for the performance of the requirements set forth above, the owner
and operator (if different from owner) shall, upon the granting of required
approvals and permits under this section and prior to the installation of any
personal wireless service facilities, execute, and file with the Town Clerk a bond
or other form of security or undertaking which shall be approved as to form,
manner of execution; and sufficiency for surety by theAttorney for the Town and
the Town Engineer. Any bond or guaranty shall be provided by or placed with a
solvent surety corporation duly licensed in the State of New York. Such bond or
undertaking shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the provisions
of this, section, and in the event of default, the bond or undertaking shall be
forfeited to the Town, which shall be entitled to maintain an action thereon. The
bond or undertaking shall remain in full force and effect until the removal of all
personal wireless service facilities and all site restoration has been completed.
The value of the bond shall be equal to 125% of the cost of facility removal and
restoration of the site, as determined by the Town Engineer after evaluation of
the applicant's detailed estimate of such cost. No such decommissioning or
removal bond shall be secured. by an indemnity agreement with the owner or
operator or any party affiliated with them.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(3) At least once every three years after any approval or permit is issued by the Town,
the owner and operator (if different from owner) of the personal wireless service
facility shall provide updated certified cost estimates far removal of all personal
wireless service facilities and all site restoration. If the resulting 125% cost
requirement shows that the existing security or bond is monetarily insufficient,
then the owner and operator (if different froyn the owner) shall update such bond
or undertaking or see to its replacement or supplementation in an amount to
equal such updated 125% cost number.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
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Q. Town consultants
(1) The Town, at the expense of the applicant, may employ its own consultants to
examine the application and related documentation. The consultants that the
Town may retain include, but are not limited to, professional structural and/or
electrical engineers, attorneys, and other experts reasonably required by the
Town to competently and fully evaluate any application and the resulting
construction. Such consultants may be requested, among other matters, to make
recommendations as to whether the criteria for granting approvals and permits
have been met, including whether the applicant's conclusions regarding a
significant gap in coverage, co -location, safety analysis, visual analysis, and
structural inspection are valid and supported by generally accepted and reliable
engineering and technical data and standards and whether the personal wireless
service facility as constructed will be in compliance with the approved plans and
in accordance with generally accepted good engineering practices and industry
standards.
Verizon Wireless will so comply to the extent such fees may be legally imposed
on an applicant under applicable law.
(2) To assure sufficient funds are available to the Town to pay for the consultants
referred to in the preceding subsection, an applicant shall be required to deposit
review fees in escrow, in accordance with. the terms of Town Code § .153-2D, as
the same may be amended from time to time. The Town Board shall setfrom tittle
to time by resolution the minimum initial escrow deposit for any personal wireless
service facility application which anticipates construction of any type of tower
exceeding 50 feet.
Verizon Wireless will so comply to the extent such fees may be legally imposed
on an applicant under applicable law.
R. Special permit approvals.
(1) Except. aspro vided in Subsection R(2) below, the Planning Board may approve a
special permit or special permit modification relating to a PWSF only if the
Planning Board finds:
(a) Federal law compliance. The PWSFs comply with all relevant federal
statutory and regulatory requirements, including all applicable FCC,
FAA, NEPA, and NHPA requirements;
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with Federal EME Regulations); the
Project so complies.
(b) The applicable standards in Chapter 270 (Zoning), Article =V (Special
Permits and Special Approvals), § 270-200 (Considerations for approval)
are met, and
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The Project so complies.
(c) All of the following additional standards are met.
[I] Public utility status. Services provided by the proposed PWSFs are
considered public utility services, and the provider of such services
is considered a public utility, in the State of New York.
See Exhibit C (Applicable Legal Standards); the Project so
complies.
`21 Need. The applicant has proven a compelling need to address any
significant'gaps in the applicant's personal wireless services (the
ability of wireless telephones to make and receive voice calls to and
from landlines that are connected to the national telephone
network) through the proposed facilities and not through any
other solution, and the facility presents a minimal intrusion on the
community.
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report); the Project so complies.
[a] To determine whether a gap is significant, the Planning
Board shall consider, among other things, dropped call and
failure rates, whether a gap is relatively large or small in
geographic size, whether the number of the applicant's
customers affected by the gap is relatively small or large,
whether or not the location of the gap is situated on a
lightly or heavily traveled road .or in a sparsely or densely
occupied area, and whether the applicant's customers are
affected for only a limited period of time. A significantgap
cannot be established simply because the applicant's
personal wireless services operate on a frequency which is
not the frequency most desired by the applicant. An
applicant's claim of need for future capacity does not
constitute evidence of a significant gap.
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report); the Project so
complies.
fib] In making the finding of compelling need, the Planning
Board shall consider the evidence of a significant gap, the
applicant's consideration of other sites and other means of
addressing the gaps, and, the feasibility of addressing the
gaps through the use of other sites or other means
See Exhibit H (RF Justification Report); the Project so
complies.
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[31 Compliance with Chapter 270 (Zoning) and other Town Code
requirements. Complies with all requirements of this § 270-219,
with all other requirements of this Chapter 270 (unless expressly
superseded by this § 270-219), and all other applicable Ithaca
Town Code requirements
The Project so complies.
[4] Co -location on proposed towers For non SWFs, when
construction of a tower is proposed, such a tower is designed to
accommodate future shared use by at least two other PWSF
providers
See Exhibit R (Site Plan); the Project so complies.
[5] Aesthetic impacts. The proposed PWSFs will not inflict a
significant adverse aesthetic impact upon properties that are
located adjacent or in close proximity to the proposed site(s) or
upon any other properties situated in a manner that such
properties might reasonably be expected to sustain adverse
aesthetic impacts
See Exhibit Q (Photosimulation Report); the Project so complies.
[61 Impacts upon real estate values The proposed PWSFs will not
inflict a significant adverse impact upon the property values of
properties that are located adjacent or in close proximity to the
proposed site(s).
First, as directed in the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Handbook (the "Handbook"), "[t]he
potential effects that a proposed project may have ... in reducing
property values in a community may not be considered under
SEQR" (emphasis added) because "speculative environmental
loss" is not an environmental factor. Handbook, Ch. 5, p. 60-61.
Second, the evidence demonstrates that there is no statistical
correlation between cell tower proximity and reduction 'in property
values.
The concerns about the potential negative impact
telecommunication towers on surrounding property values are not
unique. During the late 1980's up and through the mid- 1990's,
when wireless telecommunications technology was relatively new,
the need for telecommunication towers was less accepted within
communities. At that time, it was not uncommon for residents or
board members to raise concerns about a proposed tower's
potential impact on property values.
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In response to those concerns, Verizon Wireless' representatives,
on occasion, have been asked to conduct property value analyses to
determine whether a proposed telecommunications tower would
cause a decrease in property values in the area surrounding it.
Enclosed as Exhibit Y are four (4) property value reports/analyses
completed by certified New York State Appraisers in areas around
proposed tower sites in several locations throughout Upstate New
York (dating from 2011 to 2022), as well as an article from a Right
of Way magazine describing a property value analysis completed
by an appraisal firm that explored the impact of towers on adjacent
property values. In each report/analysis and in the article, the
appraisers concluded that there is. no evidence that
telecommunications towers adversely impact property values.
These conclusions were based,on analysis of actual property sales
adjacent to existing towers.
In addition, a 2015 survey found that cellular coverage was more
important than schools when looking for a home (cellular service
ranked 76% versus 60% for schools) and cellular coverage trailed
only crime rates (96%), local taxes (90%) and amenities like parks
and shops (84%).7 Also, it has been estimated that the availability
of high speed internet can add $5,437 to the price of a $175,000
home.$ The facts submitted herewith and with the Application
demonstrate the importance of reliable wireless service to the
coimunity for maintaining property values.
The Town's concern regarding property values should be allayed
by the attached analyses which effectively eliminate any question
whether the Project will reduce property values in the area. What
is more likely, as our society becomes more and more dependent
on wireless technology, is that a property will be less valuable and
less desirable if not served by reliable voice and data wireless
telecommunication services.
Concerns that the Project may reduce the market value of the
property surrounding the Project are simply not supported by
actual credible statistical data from professionally certified real
estate appraisers located in Upstate New York.
[7] Impact upon the character of the surrounding community. The
proposed PWSFs will not be incompatible with the use and
character of properties located adjacent or in close proximity to
the proposed site(s), or with any other properties situated in a
7 RootMetrics/Money, June 2, 2015.
s WSJ "How Fast .Internet Affects Home Prices," June 30,. 2015.
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manner that the .PWSFs might reasonably be expected to be
incompatible with such properties.
Personal wireless telecommunications facilities are a permitted use
in the Town. Granting the requested approvals, which will allow
for the placement of a necessary public utility in the Town, will not
have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental
conditions in the neighborhood and is part of the orderly and
necessary infrastructure of a community.
Moreover, the Project will not pollute, will not create noise or
vibration, will not create any significant increase in traffic, will not
create any environmental problems, will not increase population
density, and will not create any demand on governmental facilities.
Thus, the Project will not create any detriment to adjoining
properties or change the character of the neighborhood. Instead,
the Project will enhance governmental facilities and promote the
public welfare by providing a modern, more efficient system of
communications for police, fire and other emergency services, as
well as provide modern wireless telecommunication service to
business, industry and individuals in and around the Sunny View
cell.
[81 Mitigation. The applicant has mitigated the potential adverse
impacts of the proposed PWSFs to the greatest extent reasonably
feasible through siting, location and design.
The Project so complies.
(2) If the applicant asserts that a denial would constitute an effective prohibition,
and the denial is based on a failure to comply with any of the standards in
Subsection R(1)(b) or (c) above, then pursuant to federallaw, the Planning Board
must consider whether the proposed facilities are the least intrusive means of
addressing a significant gap in the applicant's personal wireless services (the
ability of wireless telephones to make and receive voice calls to and from
landlines that are connected to the national telephone network). A significant
gap is not established simply because the applicant's personal wireless services
operate on a frequency which is not the frequency most desired by the applicant.
An applicant's claim of need for future capacity does not constitute evidence of a
significant gap.
No response necessary.
(a) The Planning Board shall consider, among other things, a) whether the
proposed `site is the least intrusive location at which a personal wireless
service facility that remedies an identified significantgap may be located,
and 'the applicant has reasonably established a lack of potential
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alternative less intrusive sites and lack of sites available for co -location,
b) whether the specific location on the proposed portion of the selected
site is the least intrusive portion of the site for the proposed installation,
c) whether the height proposed for the personal wireless service facility is
the minimum height necessary to remedy an established significant gap
in service, d) whether a preexisting structure can be used to camouflage
-the personal wireless service facility, e) whether the installation mitigates
adverse impacts to the greatest extent reasonably feasible, through the
employ of stealth design, screening, use of color, and noise mitigation
measures,- and f) whether there is a feasible alternative to remedy the gap
through alternative, less intrusive substitute facilities, such as the
installation of more than one shorter facility instead of a single facility.
No response necessary.
(b) If the Planning Board finds that the proposed facilities are the least
intrusive means of addressing a significantgap in the applicant's personal
wireless services, then pursuant to federal law, the Planning Board must
grant site plan and special permit approvals.
No response necessary.
S. . PWSFpermit issuance, duration and renewals.
(1) The Director of Code Enforcement shall issue a personal wireless service facility
permit upon i) submission of the proof of insurance required by Subsection Y,
and ii) the Director of Code Enforcement's determination that the following
standards are met.
(a) For PWSFs that require site plan approval and a special permit. The
Planning Board has approved a final site plan and special permit, and the
applicant has received any necessary variances from the Zoning Board of
Appeals
No response necessary.
(b) • For Section 6409(a)9 eligible facilities: All fees and required documents
for Section 6409(a) eligible facilities applications per § 270-219G have
been submitted to the Town.
No response necessary. .
(c) For all other PWSFs that do not require site plan approval and a special
permit.
Editor's Note: See 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a).
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C1] Federal law compliance. The PWSFs comply with all relevant
federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including all
applicable FCC, FAA, NEPA, and NHPA requirements.
Not applicable.
[2] Public utility status. The services provided by the proposed
PWSFs are considered public utility services, and the provider of
such services is considered a public utility, in the State of New
York.
Not applicable.
[3] Compliance with Chapter 270 (Zoning) and other Town Code
requirements. Complies with all requirements of this § 270-219,
with all other requirements of this Chapter 270 (unless expressly
superseded by this § 270-219), and all other applicable .Ithaca
Town Code requirements
Not applicable.
[4] If the applicant asserts that a denial would constitute an effective
prohibition, and the denial is based on a failure to comply with any
of the standards in Subsection S(1)(c)[2]. or [3] above, then
pursuant to federal law, the Director of Code Enforcement must
consider whether the proposed facilities are the least intrusive
means of addressing a significant gap in the applicant's personal
wireless services (the ability of wireless telephones to make and
receive voice calls to and from landlines that are connected to the
national telephone network). A significant gap is not established
simply because the applicant's personal wireless services operate
on a frequency which is not the frequency most desired by the
applicant. An applicant's claim of need for future capacity does
not constitute evidence of a significant gap.
Not applicable.
[a] The Director of Planning shall make a recommendation to
the Director of Code Enforcement on this determination.
The Director of Code Enforcement shall consider, among
other things, a) whether the height proposed for the
personal wireless service facility is the minimum height
necessary to remedy an established significant gap in
service, b) whether the installation mitigates adverse
impacts to the greatest extent reasonably feasible, through
the employ of stealth design, screening, use of color, and
noise mitigation measures, and c) whether there is a
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feasible alternative to remedy the gap through alternative,
less intrusive substitute facilities.
Not applicable.
A] If the Director of Code Enforcement finds that the
proposed -facilities are the least intrusive means of
addressing a significant gap in the applicant's personal
wireless services, then pursuant to federal law, the Director
of Code Enforcement must issue the personal wireless
service facility permit.
Not applicable.
(2) A personal wireless service facility permit shall have a term of two years and may
be renewed for successive two-year terms pursuant to the terms of this subsection.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(3) A permittee seeking to renew a personal wireless service facility permit must file
a renewal application with the Director of Code Enforcement no later than six
months prior to the expiration date of the existing permit. The renewal
application shall include a completed Town renewal application form, the
renewal fee then being charged by the Town for such renewal applications, and
the following:
(a) A certification of compliance with RF exposure limits that meets the
rerluirements of Subsection T below, based on tests and inspections
undertaken within six months prior to the certification submission;
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(b) A written report from a professional engineer licensed to practice in the
State of New York, based on tests and inspections undertaken within six
months, prior to the report submission, certifying that the permitted
personal wireless service facilities comply with the noise requirements in
Subsection M;
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(c) The documentation listed in Subsection G(1)(fl or G(2)09 above
(whichever is applicable) showing compliance with all applicable
building, structural, electrical and safety codes and with all other laws
reasonably related to health and safety, and
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
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(d) An affidavit front an attorney admitted and registered to practice law in
the State of New York stating that services provided by the PWSFs covered
by the permit are considered public utility services, and the provider of
such services is considered a public utility, in the State of New York. The
affidavit shall also contain information supporting the statement.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(4) The Director of Code Enforcement shall renew a PWSF permit for a two-year
term, provided that they find:
(a) The permittee submitted all required renewal application materials and
fees;
No response necessary.
(b) The permittee is incompliance with all terms of its permit, all
requirements of this § 2.70-219, all other requirements of this Chapter 270
(unless expressly superseded by this § 270-2I9), all other relevant Ithaca
Town Code requirements, and all relevant- federal statutory and
regulatory requirements, and
No response necessary.
(c) Services provided by the PWSFs covered by the permit are considered
public utility services, and the provider of such services is considered a
public utility, in the State of New York.
No response necessary.
(5) If the applicant is in compliance with its permit, asserts that a denial would
constitute an effective prohibition, and the denial is.based on a failure to comply
with any of the non-federal standards in Subsection S(4)(b) or (c) above, then
pursuant to federal law, the Director of Code Enforcement must consider whether
the facilities are the least intrusive means of addressing a significant gap in the
applicant's personal wireless services (the ability of wireless telephones to make
and receive voice calls to and from landlines that are connected to the national
telephone network). The process and requirements in Subsection S(I)(c)[4]
above shall apply.
No response necessary.
(6) If the Director of Code Enforcement denies a renewal application, a permittee
may request a hearing before the Town Board upon an application made to the
Town Clerk demonstrating that the pernittee was entitled to renewal pursuant to
the terms of this subsection. Such hearing shall be requested, in writing, with the
request addressed to and received by the Town Clerk within five business days of
the permittee's receipt of the denial of the renewal application. Within M days
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of the permittee's written request, the Town Board shall hold a hearing to
determine whether to reverse the denial. The Town Board shall issue its written
decision within 15 days after the hearing.
No response necessary.
(7) If a permittee does not qualify for renewal, the Director of Code Enforcement
denies the renewal application, or upon appeal the Town Board upholds the
denial, the permittee may file a new application for a. personal wireless service
facility permit for the permitted personal wireless service facilities at the same
locations. All provisions of this § 270-219 that apply to new applications shall
apply to such applications.
No response necessary.
(8) Upon permit expiration (including where renewal is denied), the owner and
operator of the PWSFs covered by the permit shall immediately cease operation
of such PWSFs.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
T. Certification of compliance with RF exposure limits
(1) Within 45 days of initial operation or modification of a PWSF, the owner and
operator (if different from the owner) of each antenna shall submit to the
Director of Code Enforcement a written certification by a professional engineer
licensed to practice in the State of New York, sworn to under penalties of perjury,
that the PWSFs radio frequency -emissions comply with the applicable FCC
maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits for general
population/uncontrolled exposure codified in 47 CFR 1.1310(e)(1), Table 1, or
any successor regulation:
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
(2) The licensed professional engineer shall measure the emissions of the approved
PWSF as well as (where required by FCC regulation, bulletin, order or guidance)
the cumulative emissions from other nearby PWSFs and determine if such
emissions are within the FCC's MPE limits referenced above.
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
(3) The PWSF owner and operator (if different front the owner) shall submit to the
Director of Code Enforcement a report of these measurements and the engineer's
findings with respect to compliance with the FCC's MPE limits.
See Exhibit P (Proof of Compliance with applicable federal regulations).
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(4) - If the report shows that the PWSF does not comply with applicable limits, then
the owner and operator shall immediately cease operation of the PWSF until the
PWSF is brought into compliance with such limits Proof of compliance shall be
a written certification by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State
of New York, sworn to under penalties of perjury, that the PWSF's radio
frequency emissions comply with the applicable FCC MPE limits The Town may
require, at the applicant's expense, independent verification of the results of this
analysis
Not applicable. The Project complies with the FCC's acceptable limits.
(5) After submission of the proof of compliance with the FCC's MPE limits described
above, the PWSF owner and operator (if different from the owner) shall
thereafter provide proofs of compliance with the applicable FCC MPE limits no
less frequently than 12 months after the date of submission of the last proof of
compliance. All of the provisions applicable to the initial submission shall apply
to subsequent submissions.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
(6) The Town shall have the right to employ a licensed professional engineer to
conduct random and unannounced tests of PWSFs located within the Town to
certify their compliance with the FCC's MPE limits The Town may cause such
random testing to be conducted as often as the Town may deem appropriate.
However, the Town may not require the owner and/or operator to pay for more
than one Town test per PWSFper calendar year, unless such testing reveals that
one or more of the owner and/or operator's PWSFs are exceeding the FCC's
MPE limits. In such a case, the owner and operator shall immediately cease
operation of all PWSFs that do not comply with the MPE limits until the owner
or operator submits proof of compliance as described above. Within 45 days of
the Town's receipt of such proof of compliance, the Town may conduct a follow-
up test at the expense of the owner and the operator (if different from the owner)
to verify compliance.
No response necessary.
U. Structural integrity ' inspections. Every personal wireless service facility shall be
inspected at least every second year for structural integrity by a professional engineer
licensed to practice in the State of New York. A copy of the inspection report shall be
submitted to the Director of Code Enforcement. Any unsafe condition revealed by such
report shall be corrected within 10 days of notification of same to the record landowner
on which the facility is constructed. The time period for correction may, on application
of the landowner or owner of the facility, be extended by the Director of Code
Enforcement if it is impracticable to complete the correction within said 10 days and if
there is no imminent danger to life, limb, or other person's property. If the unsafe
condition is not corrected within the applicable time period, or if the required inspection
is not provided to the Town, the personal wireless service facility permit for construction
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of the facility may, after a hearing by the Town Board'on at least 10 days'prior notice to
the landowner of recordgiven by overnight mail, certified mail, return receipt requested,
or other equally effective manner of providing notice, be revoked by the Town Board.
Revocation may occur only if the Town Board finds either a) that the required inspection
has not been provided or b) that there is an unsafe condition which poses a risk of bodily
injury or significant property damage. Upon such revocation, the facility shall be
removed or dismantled to the point of removing all unsafe conditions
No response necessary.
V. Insurance.
(1) Minimum coverages Each PWSF permittee shall maintain in full force and
effect, throughout the term of a PWSF permit, an insurance policy or policies
Such policy or policies shall, at a minimum, afford insurance covering all of the
permittee's operations, as follows:
(a) Conrmercialgeneralliability insurance with limits ofinsurance ofnotless
than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate for
bodily injury and property damage, including contractual liability,
personal injury, products and completed operations.
(b) Commercial umbrella insurance with limits of not less than $5,000,000.
(c) Pollution liability insurance, on an occurrence form, with limits not less
than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $3,000,000 annual aggregate, with
any deductible not to exceed $25,000 each occurrence.
See Exhibit W.
(2) Other insurance requirements.
(a) Said policy or policies shall include the Town and its officers and
employees as additional insureds.
(b) Said policy or policies shall be endorsed to provide 30 days' advance
written notice of cancellation or any material change to the Town.
(c) Should any of the required insurance be provided under a claims -made
form, a permittee shall maintain such coverage continuously throughout
the term of a personal wireless service facility permit, and, without lapse,
for a period of three years beyond the expiration or termination of the
permit, to the effect that, should occurrences during the term of the permit
give rise to claims made after expiration or termination of the permit, such
claims shall be covered by such claims -made policies.
See Exhibit W.
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(3) Proof of Insurance. Before the Town will issue a personal wireless service facility
site permit, a permittee shall furnish to the Town certificates of insurance and
additional insured policy endorsements with insurers that are authorized to do
business in the State of New York and that are satisfactory to the Town evidencing
all coverages set forth in this Subsection Y.
See Exhibit W.
W. Compliance required. A PWSF must comply at all times with:
(1) All conditions imposed on any site plan approval, special permit approval, and
variances,
(2) Its PWSF permit, all relevant requirements of this ,§` 270-219, all other relevant
requirements of this Chapter 270 (unless expressly superseded by this § 270-219),
and all other relevant Ithaca Town Code requirements; and
(3) All relevant federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not
limited to applicable FCC maximum permissible exposure (MPE) limits for
general population/uncontrolled exposure codified in 47 CFR 1.1310(e)(1), Table
1, or any successor regulation.
Verizon Wireless will so comply.
X. Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations. The Town seeks to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Actl ° and shall comply with same in the event that any
person who is disabled within the meaning oftheActseeks a reasonable accommodation,
to the extent that they are entitled to same under the Act.
Not applicable. But note that Verizon Wireless will so comply with all applicable federal
regulations.
Y. Suspension or revocation of PWSF permit.
(1) The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a notice of intent to suspend or revoke
a personal wireless service facility permit for any violation. The notice of intent
to suspend or revoke shall describe the violation and require the permittee to
immediately correct the violation or cause the violation to be corrected
No response necessary.
(2) The notice of intent shall be provided to the permittee by personal service or by
regular, overnight, certified or registered mail to the address submitted with the
permit application.
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No response necessary.
(3) .If the permittee fails to immediately correct the violation or cause the violation to
be corrected, the Code Enforcement Officer shall suspend or revoke the permit.
No response necessary.
(4) A permittee shall be entitled to request a hearing on suspension or revocation
before the Town Board upon application' made to the Town Clerk demonstrating
that the permittee was not in violation of the permit. Such hearing shall be
requested, in writing, with the request addressed to and received by the Town
Clerk within five business days of the permittee's receipt of the notice of intent.
Any suspension or revocation remains in effect unless modified by the Town
Board. Within 30 days of the permittee's written request, the Town Board'shall
hold a hearing to determine whether to reverse or modify the suspension or
revocation. The Town Board shall issue its written decision within 15 days after
the hearing.
No response necessary.
Z. Enforcement.
(1) Whenever the Code Enforcement Officer finds that there has been a violation of
this section, the Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue an order to
remedy.
No response necessary.
(2) An order to remedy shall be in writing; identify the facility at issue, specify the
condition or activity that violates this section; specify the provisions of this section
which are violated by the specified condition or activity, and include a statement
that the violations must be corrected within 30 days after the date of the order to
remedy (or, if the violations are not reasonably capable of cure within 30 days,
shall include a statement that the owner or operator must commence to cure such
violations within such thirty -day period and thereafter diligently and with
continuity prosecute such cure to completion in a period not to exceed 90 days
after the Town's notice). The order may direct the person served with the order
to begin to remedy the violations) immediately or within some other stated period
of time that can be less than 30 days after the date of the order, direct that
compliance be achieved within the specified period of time; and shall state that
an action or proceeding to compel compliance and/or seek penalties, fines and/or
imprisonment may he instituted if compliance is not achieved within the specified
period of time.
No response necessary.
(3) The order to remedy, or a copy thereof, may be served by personal service, by
mailing by registered or certified mail sent to the address set forth in the
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application for any permit submitted to the Town or to the property address, or by
posting a copy thereof on the premises that are the subject of the order to remedy
and mailing a copy, enclosed in a prepaid wrapper, addressed to the last known
address of the owner as set forth in the Town of Ithaca records, or if none, in the
most recent tax roll available to the Town of Ithaca. The Code Enforcement
Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the order to remedy, or a
copy thereof, to be served on any property owner, PWSF operator, or any other
person taking part or assisting in the operation of a PWSF at the affected property
personally or by registered mail or cert�fled mail, provided, however, that failure
to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the
order to remedy.
No response necessary.
(4) Civil penalties. In addition to the remedies (including fines, imprisonment and
injunctive relief) provided in § 270-239 (Violations and penalties) and in Town
Law § 268, any person who violates any provision of this section, any term or
condition of any Personal Wireless Facility Service permit, order to remedy, or
other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any
provision of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $5, 000
for each day or part thereof during which such violation continues. The civil
penalties provided by this subsection shall be recoverable in an action instituted
in the name of the Town of Ithaca.
No response necessary.
(5) An action or proceeding in the name of the Town of Ithaca may be commenced
in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or
abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of this section or any term or
condition of any personal wireless service facility permit, order to remedy, or
other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any
provision of this section. Such remedy shall be in addition to penalties, fines and
other remedies otherwise prescribed by law.
No response necessary.
-(6) Remedies not exclusive. No remedy fine or penalty specified in this section shall
be the exclusive remedy, fine or penalty available to address any violation
described in this section, and each remedy, fine or penalty specified in this section
shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other
remedies, fines or penalties specified in this section, or in any other applicable
law. .Any remedy fine or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any
time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other
remedy, fine or penalty specified in this section, in any other section of this
chapter, or in any other applicable law.
No response necessary
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(7) Conviction of a violation of this section shall constitute and effect an immediate
forfeiture of any permit hereunder held by the person or entity so convicted.
No response necessary.
AA. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subsection or part of this § 270-219
shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment
shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainingportions hereof, but shall be confined
to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part thereof directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered.
No response necessary.
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EXHIBIT G
PROOF OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE TOWN'S AREA VARIANCE STANDARDS
The Town's required showings for area variances, as described in Town Law § 267-b(3)(b)
are reproduced below in bold italicized type, followed by Verizon Wireless' response in regular
type.
Will an undesirable change be produced in the character of the neighborhood or be a
detriment to nearby properties?
The surrounding area primarily consists of woodlands, with residences interspersed along and
adjacent to Slaterville Road (New York Route 79). The Project will result in increased cell
coverage for motorists along Slaterville Road as well as residents within the Town living in the
residential neighborhoods adjacent to the Site. The construction of the Project at the height
proposed will also result in increased wireless telecommunications coverage for local emergency
and public safety services. Moreover, wireless infrastructure is an essential part of the critical
infrastructure of any neighborhood:
The granting of the requested area variance will not create an undesirable change in the
neighborhood. The proposed location of the Site is set back from the public rights of way and
residential neighborhoods and will result in minimal to no visual obstruction to the
neighborhood.,
Can the benefit sought by the applicant be achieved by a feasible alternative to the variance?
A thorough radio -frequency engineering analysis of the Site (See Exhibit H (RF Justification
Report)) revealed that the height of the tower is the minimum necessary to serve the current
coverage gap within the Sunny View cell, while also accounting for the topography of the Site's
surrounding area and the locations of obstructions which may interfere with the tower's
functioning.
Is the requested variance substantial?
Section 270-16 the Town Code restricts the height of nonagricultural buildings in the
Conservation zoning district to 38'feet in height from lowest interior grade and 36 feet in height
from lowest exterior grade. The Project is proposed to be 134 feet, with an attached 4-foot
lighting rod, for a total of 138 feet. The additional height is not substantial when balanced against
critical service that the Project provides and the height of other similar towers serving the area.
Would the variance have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the
neighborhood?
Personal wireless telecommunications facilities are a permitted use in all of the Town's zoning
districts upon the issuance of a special use permit and site plan approval. Granting the requested
area variance, which will allow for the placement of a necessary public utility in the Town, will
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not have an adverse impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood and
is part of the orderly and necessary infrastructure of a community.
Moreover, the Project will not pollute, will.not create noise or vibration, will not create any
significant increase in traffic, will not create any environmental problems, will not increase
population density, and will not create any demand on governmental facilities. Thus, the Project
will not create any detriment to adjoining properties or change the character of the neighborhood.
Instead, the Project will enhance governmental facilities and promote the public welfare by
providing a modern, more efficient system of communications for police, fire and other
emergency services, as well as provide modern wireless telecommunication service to business,
industry and individuals .in and around the Sunny View cell.
Is the alleged difficulty self-created?
The hardship is not self-created. Instead, it is a function of the nature of currently available .
technology for the Project. As described in Exhibit B (Project Description), wireless
telecommunications devices operate by transmitting a very low power radio signal between a
wireless telecommunications device and an antenna mounted on a tower. In order for the antenna
to transmit a signal to a wireless device that is sufficient to provide service to the device, the
antenna has to be placed at a height that will allow for transmission between the antenna and the
device that is unobstructed by surrounding structures or topography.
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Communications Facility
Engineering Necessity Case -"Sunny View"
Town Boundary
Town/City Border
Existing ITHACA HD Site
Search Area
Project Location
Route 79
Existing DANBY Site
Existing BROOKTONDALE
Site
Prepared by: Wasif Sharif, RF Engineer, Verizon Wireless
Project: The project is the installation and operation of a new tower co -located wireless
telecommunications site in the Town of Ithaca (the "Project Facility").
Verizon
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Introduction
The purpose of this subsequent analysis is to summarize and communicate the technical radio frequency (RF)
information used in the justification of this new site.
Coverage and/or capacity deficiencies are the two main drivers that prompt the need for a new wireless
communications facility/site. All sites provide a mixture of both capacity and coverage for the benefit of the end user.
Coverage can be defined as the existence of signal of usable strength and quality in an area, including but not limited
to in -vehicles or in -buildings.
The need for improved coverage is identified by RF Engineers that are responsible for developing and maintaining the
network. RF Engineers utilize both theoretical and empirical data sets (propagation maps and real world coverage
measurements). Historically, coverage improvements have been the primary justification of new sites.
Capacity can be defined as the amount of traffic (voice and data) a given site can process before significant
performance degradation occurs.
When traffic volume exceeds the capacity limits of a site serving a given area, network reliability and user experience
degrades. Ultimately this prevents customers from making/receiving calls, applications cease functioning, internet
connections time out and data speeds fail. This critical condition is more important than just a simple nuisance for
some users. Degradation of network reliability and user experience can affect emergency responders and to persons
in a real emergency situation can literally mean life or death.
*Note that, while Verizon Wireless provides sufficient evidence to establish the existence of a coverage gap and
capacity need in this case, the FCC has confirmed that federal law does not require a provider to establish the existence
of a coverag%apacity gap to establish the need for a site. There are several ways by which an applicant can establish
site need. See Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment," FCC
18-133, 85 FR 51867, at T 37 (October 15, 2018) (confirming that the test for establishing an effective prohibition is
whether "a state or local legal requirement materially inhibits a provider's ability to engage in any of a variety of activities
related to its provision of a covered service," and this test is met "not only when filling a coverage gap but also when
densifying a wireless network, introducing new services or otherwise improving service capabilities') (emphasis added).
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Project Need Overview
The project area, located in the southern portion of the Town of Ithaca is currently served by multiple sites. The project area is subject to significant terrain
and or foliage challenges for RF (signal) propagation. This terrain and or foliage combined with long distance prevent effective propagation of Verizon's RF
signals into this area compounding the coverage issue with areas of variable coverage creating significant gaps in coverage, both in signal level and signal
quality.
The first serving site is Brooktondale, located in the Town of Caroline, is approximately four and three quarter miles southeast(of the project location)
situated on an existing tower located off Bald Hill Rd. While this site provides weak/variable coverage in portions of the project area, it does so from a
terrain and or foliage + distance challenged position making the site not capable of efficiently or effectively providing adequate coverage or capacity.
The second serving site is Ithaca HD, located in the Town of Ithaca, is approximately two and one half miles northwest (of the project location) situated on
an existing tower off S Aurora St near Ithaca College. While this site provides weak/variable coverage in portions of the project area, it does so from a terrain
and or foliage + distance challenged position making the site not capable of efficiently or effectively providing adequate coverage or capacity.
A site of note is Danby, located in the Town of Danby, approximately two and one half miles southwest (of the project location) on an existing tower off
Danby Rd. While this site is close by, it is blocked by a ridge and does not provide any coverage into the project area.
Available (mid band Mid Band LTE) carriers at these and other area sites are not capable of effectively serving/offloading the project area due to inherent
propagation losses from distance, challenging terrain and in building coverage losses negatively impacting mid band coverage and capacity offload
capabilities. There are other Verizon sites in this general area but due to distance and terrain they also do not provide any significant overlapping coverage
in the area in question that could allow for increased capacity and improved coverage from other sources.
The primary objectives for this project are to increase capacity and provide and/or improve coverage throughout the south-eastern portion of the Town of
Ithaca, specifically portions of Slaterville Rd, Burns Rd, Coddington Rd, E King Rd, Troy Road, Updike Rd, Southwoods drive, Old Gorge Rd, Park Ln, John St,
as well as neighboring residential and commercial areas along and near these roads.
Following the search for co -locatable structures to resolve the aforementioned challenges and finding none available, Verizon proposes to attach the
necessary antenna(s) to a new 134' tower located at 111 Wiedmaier Ct, Ithaca, NY 14850. Verizon's antennas will utilize 130' for the ACL (Antenna Center
Line) with a top of antenna height of 134'. This solution is the minimum height necessary to provide the coverage and capacity improvements needed.
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Wireless LTE (Voice and Data) Growth
Wireless smart city solutions are being used to
track available parking and minimize pollution
and wasted time.
These same solutions are being used to track
pedestrian and bike traffic to help planning and
minimize accidents.
Smart, wireless connected lighting enables cities
to control lighting remotely, saving energy and
reducing energy costs by 20%.
4G technology is utilized to track and plan
vehicle deliveries to minimize travel, maximize
efficiency, and minimize carbon footprint.
4G technology is also used to monitor building
power usage down to the circuit level remotely,
preventing energy waste and supporting
predictive maintenance on machines and
equipment.
Wireless sensors placed in shipments are being
used to track temperature -sensitive medications,
equipment, and food. This is important for
preventing the spread of food -borne diseases
that kill 3,000 Americans each year.
Source Venzon Innovation Center, Febmafy. 2018
A wireless network is like
a highway system...
US, mobile data traffic was 1.3 Exabytes per
month in 2016, the equivalent of 334 million
aVDs each month or 3,687 million text
messages each second according to Cisco VNI
Mobile Forecast Highlights, 2016-202],Feb 2017
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Wireless is a critical component in schools and
for today's students.
20,000 learning apps are available for 'Pads.
72% of i7unes top selling educational apps
are designed for preschoolers and
elementary students,
600+ school districts replaced text books
with tablets in classrooms.
77% of parents think tablets are beneficial to
kids.
74% of school administrators feel digital
content increases student engagement.
70% of teens use cellphones to help with
homework.
Source_ CTIA's Infographics Today's Wireless Family, October, 2017
Wireless facilities
and property values
Cell service in and around the
home has emerged as a critical
factor in home -buying decisions
National studies demonstrate that most home buyers
value good cell service over many other factors
including the proximity of schools when purchasing a
home.
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connectionwas important to them,'
The same study showed that 83%
of Millennials (those bom between
83% 19a2 and 2004) said cell service was
the most lmportantfact in purchasing
a home
90% of U. S. households use wireless
9a% service- Citizens need access to 911
and reverse 911 and wireless may be
their only connection 2
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user will consume 48 GB
of data per month in 2023,
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wireless only.2
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Explanation of Wireless
Capacity
Capacity in this analysis is evaluated with up to three metrics further
explained below. These metrics assist Verizon traffic planning and RF
Engineers in determining actual usage for a given site as well as can be
used to project when a site is expected to run out of capacity (i.e. reach a
point of exhaustion where it can no longer process the volume of voice
and data requested by local wireless devices, thus no longer providing
adequate service). Unfortunately capacity exhaustion has already
occurred which presents an urgent need to deliver the capacity relief
necessary in an effort to provide adequate and reliable coverage to this
project area.
Forward Data Volume ("FDV"), is a measurement of usage (data
throughput) on a particular site over a given period of time.
Average Schedule Eligible User ("ASEU"), is a measurement of the
loading of the control channels and systems of a given site.
Average Active Connections (" AvgAC") is a measurement of the
number of devices actively connected to a site in any given time slot.
Verizon Wireless uses proprietary algorithms developed by a task force of traffic planning engineers to monitor each site in the network and accurately
project and identify when sites will approach their capacity limits. Using a rolling two-year window for projected exhaustion dates allows enough time, in most
cases, to develop and activate a new site. It is critical that these capacity approaching sectors are identified early and the site development process is started
and completed in time for new solutions (sites) to be on air before network issues impact the customers. As mentioned previously, actual utilization for the
last year indicates several KPI's have already exceeded 100% utilization creating a more urgent need in this project area.
Note: Of the following 15 capacity utilization slides, only one neighboring (to be offloaded) site is required to forecast a single KPI as reaching 100% utilization
in order to justify capacity need for the proposed network densification. In this case all five neighboring sites already have two of the three KPI's historically
experiencing overloaded conditions. Historical blocking creates a more urgent need than forecasted blocking. Furthermore the third KPI (Avg AC) for each
site when understood and viewed together with the context of the first two KPI's (FDV and ASEU) validate the strategy that network densification is required
to solve the substantial and significant gaps in coverage that are causing these overloaded conditions.
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Capacity Utilization FDV (Brooktondale Gamma)
—Low Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%) —Mid Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%)
Summary. This graph shows FDV (Forward Data
Volume) which is a measurement of the customer
data usage that this sector currently serves. As
this limit is approached, data rates slow to
unacceptable levels, potentially causing unreliable
service for Verizon Wireless customers.
The purple line represents the daily max busy hour
Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red line is
daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE utilization on
the Gamma sector of the Brooktondale site. The
red dashed line is the limit where the sector
reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade. The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red lines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector shown above has exceeded its capability of supporting
FDV requirements as shown by the purple and dark red lines exceeding the max utilization
threshold (red dashed line) frequently. In order to provide adequate and reliable service to Ithaca
and the surrounding project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization ASEU (Brooktondale Gamma)
—Low Band LTE - ASEU Utilization (%) —Mid Band LTE - ASEU Utilization 1%)
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Summary: This graph shows ASEU (Average
Schedule Eligible User). ASEU is a
measurement of the loading of the control
channels and systems of a given site. The
ASEU load is heavily impacted by distant users
or those in poor RF conditions_
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark
red line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Gamma sector of the
Brooktondaile site. The red dashed line is the
limit where the sector reaches exhaustion and
service starts to significantly degrade. The
point in time where we see the purple or dark
red lines reach or exceed the red dashed line
is when service quickly degrades as usage
continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector is showing spare capacity in regard to this statistic.
ASEU is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Capacity Utilization AvgAC (Brooktondale Gamma)
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Summary: This graph shows AvgAC (Average
Active Connections). AvgAC utilization by carrier
is a measurement of max active connection
capacity per sector in any given time slot. When
this limit is reached, no additional devices will be
able to connect to the site, resulting in
connection failures and dropped calls.
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Gamma sector of the
Brooktondale site. The red dashed line is the
limit where the sector reaches exhaustion and
service starts to significantly degrade. The point
in time where we see the purple or dark red lines
reach or exceed the red dashed line is when
service quickly degrades as usage continues to
increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector is showing spare capacity in regards to this statistic.
AvgAC is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Capacity Utilization FDV (Ithaca HD Alpha)
—Low Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%j —Mid Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%)
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Summary: This graph shows FDV (Forward Data
Volume) which is a measurement of the
customer data usage that this sector currently
serves. As this limit is approached, data rates
slow to unacceptable levels, potentially causing
unreliable service for Verizon Wireless
customers.
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD
site. The red dashed line is the limit where the
sector reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade..The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red lines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector shown above has exceeded its capability of supporting FDV
requirements as shown by the purple and dark red lines exceeding the max utilization threshold
(red dashed line). In order to provide adequate and reliable service to Ithaca and the surrounding
project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization ASEU (Ithaca HD Alpha)
Summary: This graph shows ASEU (Average
Schedule Eligible User). ASEU is a measurement
of the loading of the control channels and
systems of a given site. The ASEU load is heavily
impacted by distant users or those in poor RE
conditions.
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD
site. The red dashed line is the limit where the
sector reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade. The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red lines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase_
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector cannot support the traffic demand throughout the extent of
the large geographic area it covers. Ithaca HD is overloaded, as shown by the purple actual use
line exceeding the red dashed exhaustion threshold. In order to provide adequate and reliable
service to Ithaca and the surrounding project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization AvgAC (Ithaca HD Alpha)
—Low Band LTE - AvgAC Utilization (%) —Mid Band LTE - AvgAC Utilization (%)
Summary: This graph shows AvgAC (Average
Active Connections). AvgAC utilization by carrier
is a measurement of max active connection
capacity per sector in any given time slot. When
this limit is reached, no additional devices will be
able to connect to the site, resulting in connection
failures and dropped calls.
The purple line represents the daily max busy hour
Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red line is
daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE utilization on
the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD site. The red
dashed line is the limit where the sector reaches
exhaustion and service starts to significantly
degrade. The point in time where we see the
purple or dark red lines reach or exceed the red
dashed line is when service quickly degrades as
usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector is showing spare capacity in regards to this statistic. AvgAC
is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Explanation of Wireless
Coverage
Note the affect of clutter on the predicted coverage footprint above
**Dark Green >/= -75dBm RSRP, typically serves dense urban areas as well as areas of
substantial construction (colleges, hospitals, dense multi family etc }
Green >1= -85dBm RSRP, typically serves suburban single family residential and light
commercial buildings
Yellow >/_ -95dBm RSRP, typically serves most rural/suburban-residential and in car
applications
Orange >/=-105dBm RSRP, rural highway coverage, subject to variable conditions including
fading and seasonality gaps
White = 105dBm RSRP, variable to no reliable coverage gap area
More detailed, site -specific coverage slides are later in the presentation
*Signal strength requirements vary as dictated by specific market conditions
**Not displayed in example ma , layer not used in all site justifications
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Coverage is best conveyed via coverage maps. RF engineers use computer
simulation tools (in this case Verizon uses Forsk Atoll) which takes into account
terrain, vegetation, building types, and other site/network specifics to model the RF
environment. This prop model is used to simulate the real world network and assist RF
Engineers to evaluate the impact of a proposed site (along with industry experience
and other tools). Network design, performance evaluation and development needs
have become far too complex for drive test data and dropped call records which for a
long time now have been antiquated and simply not effective in visually communicating
gaps in coverage or capacity capability for 4 and 5G networks.
Tompkins County, NY Verizon Wireless sites provide customers service using several
FCC licensed frequencies including 700 and 85OMHz. To resolve capacity congestion
for these coverage layers higher frequency (and bandwidth) PCS (1900 MHz), Mid
Band LTE (2100 MHz) and C-Band (37OOMHz) mid band carriers are added however
due to differences in propagation characteristics, many gaps in coverage and capacity
still remain requiring network densification to resolve. In some mountaintop or long
distance situations the mid band (higher frequency) Mid Band LTE, PCS and C-Band
carriers are either not or not fully effective due to excessive distance (path loss). This
is because the site is located too far from the user population to provide adequate and
reliable service. Although exclusively regulated by the FCC and subject to market
adjustment as needed, it is worth noting that all of the propagation slides in this RF
Justification are generated using the max power (32Ow) LB, MB and C-Band Samsung
radio capabilities.
Signal strength throughout a given site's coverage area is subject to the limitations of
the frequencies used. Lower frequencies with narrower bandwidth propagate further
distance, and are less attenuated by clutter than higher frequencies with wider
bandwidth. Unfortunately due to relatively narrow spectrum available these low bands
can become quickly overloaded especially where similar signal strength from mid band
carriers are not available. Similar coverage levels from mid band carriers are needed
to resolve capacity issues (including the ability to make and receive voice calls). In
order to provide similar coverage levels using the higher capacity/higher frequencies,
a denser network of sites is required (network densification). Modern 4 and 5G
networks are designed and intended to combine or use more than one frequency band
at a time. This is called carrier aggregation which is not effective when the mid band
signal is too weak or nonexistent. This means that site justification including ACL
requirements must be derived from mid band capabilities. It is critical to understand
the relationship between low band capacity and mid band coverage especially when
reviewing the need for new suburban and rural morphology sites.
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Explanation of Sunny
View Search Area
A Search Area is the geographical area within which a new site is targeted to solve a
coverage or capacity deficiency. Three of the factors taken into consideration when
defining a search area are topography, user density, and the existing network.
• Topography must be considered to minimize the obstacles between the proposed
site and the target coverage area. For example, a site at the bottom of a ridge will
not be able to cover the other side from a certain height.
• In general, the farther from a site the User Population is, the weaker the RF
conditions are and the worse their experience is likely to be. These distant users
also have an increased impact on the serving site's capacity. In the case of a multi
sector site, centralized proximity is essential to allow users to be evenly distributed
and allow efficient utilization of the site's resources.
• The existing Network Conditions also guide the design of a new site. Sites placed
too close together create interference due to overlap and are an inefficient use of
resources. Sites that are too tall or not properly integrated with existing sites
cause interference and degrade service for existing users.
• Existing co -locatable structures inside the search area as well as within a
reasonable distance of the search area are submitted by site acquisition and
reviewed by RF Engineering. If possible, RF will make use of existing or nearby
structures before proposing to build new towers.
Sunny View Search Area
To resolve the coverage and capacity deficiencies previously detailed, Verizon Wireless is seeking to add one new cell
facility within this area to improve wireless service capacity and coverage. By providing a new dominant signal area and
offloading weak and distant traffic from Brooktondale and Ithaca HD with the proposed site, adequate and reliable
service will be restored. The new Sunny View site will provide dominant and dedicated signal to the identified portions of
the Towns of Ithaca, Danby and Dryden. This helps to improve not only the Sunny View project area but will also result
with significant improvements to the above mentioned overloaded sites ultimately improving community wide areas in and
around the Sunny View project area.
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Area Terrain/Minimum AMSL (Ground Elevation)
The below map is used to help in reference to both the preceding search area slide as well as the following coverage slides. Roads and terrain can be difficult to observe when reviewing the coverage slides
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located within the search area but also at a ground elevation below the ridge of 1,150' or below to keep the site contained. The proposed site is located at 824'AMSL which meets this
requirement ind is strategi Ily located within the ring to allow for Line Of Sight (LOS) to the coverage objective areas.
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Existing Low Band (700/85OMHz) Best Server 405dBm RSRP
Best Server plots depict the actual footprint of each sector in question at one threshold so the viewer can accurately evaluate the area offloaded by the new sites
The map above represents coverage from existing sites, with the sites in need of capacity offload detailed in the legend above. Blue coverage is from
other on air (Low Band} sites.
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Proposed Low Band (700/85OMHz) Best Server 405dBm RSRP
Best Server plots depict the actual footprint of each sector in question atone threshold so the viewer can accurately evaluate the area off loaded by the new sites
The map above adds the footprint of the proposed Sunny View site in green. The green best server footprint provides improved coverage and capacity throughout the
identified significant gap area. This will help to resolve the coverage and capacity issues impacting the existing overloaded sectors identified in the image above.
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Existing Low Band (700185OMHz) Coverage (signal strength)
This coverage map shows how weak the RF conditions are in portions of the Town of Ithaca and surrounding area.
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Sunny View site that are subject to variable coverage conditions including fading and seasonality gaps.
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Proposed Low Band (700/85OMHz) Coverage (signal strength)
This coverage map shows how improved the RF conditions will be in portions of the Town of Ithaca and surrounding area.
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improved coverage and capacity throughout the identified significant gap areas. This will help to resolve the coverage and capacity issues impacting portions of the Town of Ithaca.
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Existing Mid Band (AWS/PCS/C-Band) Best Server 405dBm RSRP
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and performan ie.
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Existing Mid Band (AWS/PCS/C- Band) Coverage (signal strength)
This coverage map shows how weak the RF conditions are in portions of the Town of Ithaca and surrounding area.
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densification is required resolve these conditions.
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This coverage map shows how improved the RF conditions will be in portions of the Town of Ithaca and surrounding area.
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improved coverage and capacity throughout the identified significant gap areas. This will help to resolve the coverage and capacity issues impacting portions ofthe Town of Ithaca.
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RF Justification
Summary
The proposed site resolves the
coverage and capacity impacting
shown above: The green shaded
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the Town of Ithaca. These gaps are
area represent the gaps in coverage
Sunny View site with 130' ACt_ will
The network was analyzed to determine whether there is sufficient RF
coverage and capacity in the Towns of Ithaca, Danby, and Dryden. It
was determined that there are significant gaps in adequate LTE service
for Verizon Wireless in the Low and Mid Band LTE frequencies. In
addition to the coverage deficiencies, Verizon Wireless' network does
not have sufficient capacity (low band or mid band) to handle the
existing and projected LTE voice and data traffic in the area near and
neighboring the proposed facilities ("targeted service improvement
area"). Based on the need for additional coverage and capacity while
considering the topography and specific area requiring service, any
further addition of capacity to distant existing sites does not remedy
Verizon's significant gap in reliable service. Therefore, the proposed
facilities are also needed to provide "capacity relief" to the existing
nearby Verizon Wireless sites, allowing the proposed facilities and those
neighboring sites to adequately serve the existing and projected
capacity demand in this area.
With the existing network configuration there are significant gaps in
service which restricts Verizon Wireless customers from originating,
maintaining or receiving reliable calls and network access. It is our
expert opinion that the proposed site will satisfy the coverage and
capacity needs of Verizon Wireless and its subscribers in these portions
of the Towns of Ithaca, Danby, Dryden and this project area. The
proposed location depicted herein satisfies the identified service gaps
and is proposed at the minimum height necessary for adequate and
reliable service.
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Engineer III — RF Design
1275 John Street, Suite 100
West Henrietta, NY 14586
Verizon Wireless
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Supplemental - Sunny View Height Justification
This map shows the topographical underlay map of the Sunny View project area. Terrain is a significant consideration in determining the necessaryantenna height.
Antenna design height refers to the "centerline" of the antennas (vertically) otherwise known as ACL (Antenna Center Line). A related measurement is the tip of the
antennas which is often equal to the necessary tower height. We will refer to both for clarity.
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significant terrain challenges for RF signal propagation. Proper site location as well as an appropriate ACL are necessary to provide adequate and reliable coverage
throughout the project area to not only resolve existing coverage and capacity challenges but to also avoid the need for additional towers in the area (tower proliferation).
Areas above in the black dashed lines are the areas where mid -band coverages changes dramatically when ACL is altered. Please refer to Slide 25
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Specific areas circled above in the black dashed lines along the Staterville Road, Burns Road, Coddington Road, Southwoods Dr, all listed as primary objectives are all significantly
impacted by reduction in ACL.
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coverage plots are shown for low band context purpose only. The significant market share and customer demand that the network is subject to can not be supported with low band
only coverage in portions of the project area, nor is the functionality of carrier aggregation possible without adequate and reliable mid band coverage throughout the project and
primary coverage objective areas. Height justification must be determined based on a given site's limiting factor which in the case of the Sunny View project is the mid band
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Supplemental - Neighboring site ACUs and Capacity offload
Below is a data table of the proposed notable design data as compared to the surrounding sites for the Sunny View project area.
Site Name
ft)
AMSL (ft)
Combined (ft)
Site Location
Antenna
Distance to Sunny View Site
Tech Type
SS Radlo(s) 320w
Frequencies (MHz)
Broaktandale
1648
1808
42.365008,-76.383761
NHH-65C-R28
4.73 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/1900/210013700
DANBY
1229
1334
42.393328,-76,4955
NHH-65C-R28
2.66 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MS/Cband
700/850/1900/2100/3700
ITHACA
P76
755
920
42.429778,-76,496556
NHH-65C-R2B
2.63 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/8S0/1900/2100/3700
COLLEGETOWN
732
808
42.441672,-76.485664
NHH-65C-R2B
2.7 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/1900/2100/370000RNELLAG
883
955
42.44G019,-76.471SG4
NHH•65C-R2B
2.55 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/1900/2100/3700
VARNA RELO
971
1 1087
1 42AS2786,36.450808
NHH-65C-R2B
2.8 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
7001850/1900/2100/3700
CAYUGA HEIGHTS
120
1122
1242
42.468925,-76.402933
X7C-S8D-21
4.6 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/19DD/210D/3700
CAYUGA
120
903
1023
42.466481,-76.479575
NHH-65C-R213
4 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/1900/2100/3700
ITHACA OT
114
407
521
42.437714,-76.499036
NHH-65C-R213
3 miles
4G/5G
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
700/850/1900/210013700
SAPSUCKER
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1089
1199
42.469681,76.447681
NHH-65C-R2B
3.95 miles
4G/SG
Samsung LB/MB/Cband
7D0/850/1900/2100/3700
The existing neighboring sites listed above are overburdened primarily due to the excessively large geographic area they are struggling and ineffectively serving throughout
the Sunny View project area. These are the areas where the existing coverage is weaker than the adequate and reliable thresholds (p12) causing excess burden on the sites
(primarily impacting low band) to repeatedly attempt to complete those call and data tasks demanded by users on the network. The geographic area of offload needed to be
resolved in order to restore adequate and reliable coverage is shown on p23. The proposed site at 130' ACL achieves the project area objectives detailed on p3.
The Sunny View site proposed by Verizon Wireless is designed to provide both coverage and capacity relief. Coverage improvements are needed in both the low band
(700/85OMHz) range as well as the mid band (1900/2100/3700Mhz) range. The neighboring sites mentioned in the RF Justification are primarily overloaded on the low
bands. The mid band frequencies from the existing sites do not travel far enough (these sites are too far away from the project area) to provide the necessary capacity relief
which causes the need for network densification. Considering the large mid band coverage gap associated with the Sunny View project area it is necessaryto construct a
new tower tall enough for the antenna centerline to allow the mid band frequencies the unobstructed ability to propagate across the project area. This is the coverage
component of the site justification and is further detailed on pps 15-22 of the RF Justification. The proposed site and coverage is centrally located to the problem area and
at the minimum height needed which minimizes the future need for additional tower sites in the area and solves the aforementioned coverage and capacity issues in the least
intrusive way possible. Adequate and reliable low band coverage is provided to the area with the addition of the Sunny View site however the low bands by themselves will
become quickly or immediately overburdened without proper mid band coverage to match which would otherwise cause a loss in adequate and reliable network
performance. To prevent this, the new site is designed to maximize mid band capabilities knowing that capacity and demand on the network is increasing in a logarithmic
trend over time. Mid band provides the largest combined bandwidth and coverage capabilities to mitigate or delay eventual overloading. If the ACL is lowered the site won't
achieve the offload already needed by the network as shown in the RFJ (pps 6-11) let alone be capable of supporting the growing needs of the future. There isn't a site tall
enough to forever prevent the need for additional network densification in the Town of Ithaca however filling in the largest gap areas with reasonable macro sites like Sunny
View will minimize community impact by providing reliable low band coverage matched to mid band capacity. Building a lower ACL (c130') Sunny View site than what is
proposed will result with underachieving the primary objectives listed on p3 and likely result with premature or otherwise unnecessary need for future tower proliferation
necessaryto make up for an ill-advised tower height that would be too short to solve the identified problems.
After careful and detailed review, it is Verizon's expert RF opinion that 130' ACL is the minimum height needed to solve the existing coverage and capacity gaps in the least
intrusive way possible and with careful consideration of alternate lower ACL's as well as evolving network needs in this portion of the Town of Ithaca. This solution will
minimize the overall visual impact to the community in the Town of Ithaca while maximizing wireless service improvement throughout the community. The proposed 134'
tower and Verizon 130'ACL co -location at 111 Wiedmaier Court, Ithaca, NEW YORK 14850 will resolve the identified gaps in adequate and reliable coverage and capacity to
this portion of the Town of Ithaca which also provides site containment impacting the coverage and capacity capabilities of the neighboring currently overloaded sites which
results with a community wide benefit that will benefit mobile customers far beyond the Sunny View project area.
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Verizon Wireless
Communications Facility
Engineering Necessity Case -"Sunny View"
Town Boundary
Town/City Border
Existing ITHACA HD Site
Search Area
Project Location
Route 79
Existing DANBY Site
Existing BROOKTONDALE
Site
Prepared by: Wasif Sharif, RF Engineer, Verizon Wireless
Project: The project is the installation and operation of a new tower co -located wireless
telecommunications site in the Town of Ithaca (the "Project Facility").
Verizon
Mar 13tn 2024
Introduction
The purpose of this subsequent analysis is to summarize and communicate the technical radio frequency (RF)
information used in the justification of this new site.
Coverage and/or capacity deficiencies are the two main drivers that prompt the need for a new wireless
communications facility/site. All sites provide a mixture of both capacity and coverage for the benefit of the end user.
Coverage can be defined as the existence of signal of usable strength and quality in an area, including but not limited
to in -vehicles or in -buildings.
The need for improved coverage is identified by RF Engineers that are responsible for developing and maintaining the
network. RF Engineers utilize both theoretical and empirical data sets (propagation maps and real world coverage
measurements). Historically, coverage improvements have been the primary justification of new sites.
Capacity can be defined as the amount of traffic (voice and data) a given site can process before significant
performance degradation occurs.
When traffic volume exceeds the capacity limits of a site serving a given area, network reliability and user experience
degrades. Ultimately this prevents customers from making/receiving calls, applications cease functioning, internet
connections time out and data speeds fail. This critical condition is more important than just a simple nuisance for
some users. Degradation of network reliability and user experience can affect emergency responders and to persons
in a real emergency situation can literally mean life or death.
*Note that, while Verizon Wireless provides sufficient evidence to establish the existence of a coverage gap and
capacity need in this case, the FCC has confirmed that federal law does not require a provider to establish the existence
of a coverag%apacity gap to establish the need for a site. There are several ways by which an applicant can establish
site need. See Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment," FCC
18-133, 85 FR 51867, at T 37 (October 15, 2018) (confirming that the test for establishing an effective prohibition is
whether "a state or local legal requirement materially inhibits a provider's ability to engage in any of a variety of activities
related to its provision of a covered service," and this test is met "not only when filling a coverage gap but also when
densifying a wireless network, introducing new services or otherwise improving service capabilities") (emphasis added).
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Project Need Overview
The project area, located in the southern portion of the Town of Ithaca is currently served by multiple sites. The project area is subject to significant terrain
and or foliage challenges for RF (signal) propagation. This terrain and or foliage combined with long distance prevent effective propagation of Verizon's RF
signals into this area compounding the coverage issue with areas of variable coverage creating significant gaps in coverage, both in signal level and signal
quality.
The first serving site is Brooktondale, located in the Town of Caroline, is approximately four and three quarter miles southeast(of the project location)
situated on an existing tower located off Bald Hill Rd. While this site provides weak/variable coverage in portions of the project area, it does so from a
terrain and or foliage + distance challenged position making the site not capable of efficiently or effectively providing adequate coverage or capacity.
The second serving site is Ithaca HD, located in the Town of Ithaca, is approximately two and one half miles northwest (of the project location) situated on
an existing tower off S Aurora St near Ithaca College. While this site provides weak/variable coverage in portions of the project area, it does so from a terrain
and or foliage + distance challenged position making the site not capable of efficiently or effectively providing adequate coverage or capacity.
A site of note is Danby, located in the Town of Danby, approximately two and one half miles southwest (of the project location) on an existing tower off
Danby Rd. While this site is close by, it is blocked by a ridge and does not provide any coverage into the project area.
Available (mid band Mid Band LTE) carriers at these and other area sites are not capable of effectively serving/offloading the project area due to inherent
propagation losses from distance, challenging terrain and in building coverage losses negatively impacting mid band coverage and capacity offload
capabilities. There are other Verizon sites in this general area but due to distance and terrain they also do not provide any significant overlapping coverage
in the area in question that could allow for increased capacity and improved coverage from other sources.
The primary objectives for this project are to increase capacity and provide and/or improve coverage throughout the south-eastern portion of the Town of
Ithaca, specifically portions of Slaterville Rd, Burns Rd, Coddington Rd, E King Rd, Troy Road, Updike Rd, Southwoods drive, Old Gorge Rd, Park Ln, John St,
as well as neighboring residential and commercial areas along and near these roads.
Following the search for co -locatable structures to resolve the aforementioned challenges and finding none available, Verizon proposes to attach the
necessary antenna(s) to a new 134' tower located at 111 Wiedmaier Ct, Ithaca, NY 14850. Verizon's antennas will utilize 130' for the ACL (Antenna Center
Line) with a top of antenna height of 134'. This solution is the minimum height necessary to provide the coverage and capacity improvements needed.
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Wireless LTE (Voice and Data) Growth
Wireless smart city solutions are being used to
track available parking and minimize pollution
- and wasted time.
These same solutions are being used to track
pedestrian and bike traffic to help planning and
minimize accidents.
Smart, wireless connected lighting enables cities
to control lighting remotely, saving energy and
reducing energy costs by 20%.
4G technology is utilized to track and plan
vehicle deliveries to minimize travel, maximize
efficiency, and minimize carbon footprint.
4G technology is also used to monitor building
power usage down to the circuit level remotely,
preventing energy waste and supporting
predictive maintenance on machines and
equipment.
Wireless sensors placed in shipments are being
used to track temperature -sensitive medications,
- equipment, and food. This is important for
preventing the spread of food -borne diseases
that kill 3,000 Americans each year.
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a highway system...
us, mobile data traffic was 1.3 Exabytes per
month in 2016, the equivalent of 334 million
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for today's students.
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with tablets in classrooms.
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kids.
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content increases student engagement.
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homework.
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Wireless facilities
and property values.
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Explanation of Wireless
Capacity
Capacity in this analysis is evaluated with up to three metrics further
explained below. These metrics assist Verizon traffic planning and RF
Engineers in determining actual usage for a given site as well as can be
used to project when a site is expected to run out of capacity (i.e. reach a
point of exhaustion where it can no longer process the volume of voice
and data requested by local wireless devices, thus no longer providing
adequate service). Unfortunately capacity exhaustion has already
occurred which presents an urgent need to deliver the capacity relief
necessary in an effort to provide adequate and reliable coverage to this
project area.
Forward Data Volume ("FDV"), is a measurement of usage (data
throughput) on a particular site over a given period of time.
Average Schedule Eligible User (" ASEU" ), is a measurement of the
loading of the control channels and systems of a given site.
Average Active Connections (°AvgAC") is a measurement of the
number of devices actively connected to a site in any given time slot.
Verizon Wireless uses proprietary algorithms developed by a task force of traffic planning engineers to monitor each site in the network and accurately
project and identify when sites will approach their capacity limits. Using a rolling two-year window for projected exhaustion dates allows enough time, in most
cases, to develop and activate a new site. It is critical that these capacity approaching sectors are identified early and the site development process is started
and completed in time for new solutions (sites) to be on air before network issues impact the customers. As mentioned previously, actual utilization for the
last year indicates several KPI's have already exceeded 100% utilization creating a more urgent need in this project area.
Note: Of the following 15 capacity utilization slides, only one neighboring (to be offloaded) site is required to forecast a single KPI as reaching 100% utilization
in order to justify capacity need for the proposed network densification. In this case all five neighboring sites already have two of the three KPI's historically
experiencing overloaded conditions. Historical blocking creates a more urgent need than forecasted blocking. Furthermore the third KPI (Avg AC) for each
site when understood and viewed together with the context of the first two KPI's (FDV and ASEU) validate the strategy that network densification is required
to solve the substantial and significant gaps in coverage that are causing these overloaded conditions.
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Capacity Utilization FDV (Brooktondale Gamma)
—Low Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%) —Mid Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%)
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Summary: This graph shows FDV (Forward Data
Volume) which is a measurement of the customer
data usage that this sector currently serves. As
this limit is approached, data rates slow to
unacceptable levels, potentially causing unreliable
service for Verizon Wireless customers.
The purple line represents the daily max busy hour
Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red line is
daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE utilization on
the Gamma sector of the Brooktondale site. The
red dashed line is the limit where the sector
reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade_ The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red lines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector shown above has exceeded its capability of supporting
FDV requirements as shown by the purple and dark red lines exceeding the max utilization
threshold (red dashed line) frequently. In order to provide adequate and reliable service to Ithaca
and the surrounding project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization ASEU (Brooktondale Gamma)
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Summary: This graph shows ASEU (Average
Schedule Efigible User). ASEU is a
measurement of the loading of the control
channels and systems of a given site, The
ASEU load is heavily impacted by distant users
or those in poor RF conditions_
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark
red line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Gamma sector of the
Brooktondale site. The red dashed line is the
limit where the sector reaches exhaustion and
service starts to significantly degrade. The
point in time where we see the purple or dark
red lines reach or exceed the red dashed line
is when service quickly degrades as usage
continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector is showing spare capacity in regard to this statistic.
ASEU is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Capacity Utilization AvgAC (Brooktondale Gamma)
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Summary: This graph shows AvgAC (Average
Active Connections). AvgAC utilization by carrier
is a measurement of max active connection
capacity per sector in any given time slot. When
this limit is reached, no additional devices will be
able to connect to the site, resulting in
connection failures and dropped calls.
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Gamma sector of the
Brooktondale site_ The red dashed line is the
limit where the sector reaches exhaustion and
service starts to significantly degrade. The point
in time where we see the purple or dark red lines
reach or exceed the red dashed line is when
service quickly degrades as usage continues to
increase.
Detail: The existing Brooktondale sector is showing spare capacity in regards to this statistic.
AvgAC is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Capacity Utilization FDV (Ithaca HD Alpha)
—Low Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%) —Mid Band LTE - FDV Utilization (%)
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Summary: This graph shows FDV (Forward Data
Volume) which is a measurement of the
customer data usage that this sector currently
serves. As this limit is approached, data rates
slow to unacceptable levels, potentially causing
unreliable service for Verizon Wireless
customers.
The purple line represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD
site. The red dashed line is the limit where the
sector reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade. The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red lines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector shown above has exceeded its capability of supporting FDV
requirements as shown by the purple and dark red lines exceeding the max utilization threshold
(red dashed line). In order to provide adequate and reliable service to Ithaca and the surrounding
project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization ASEU (Ithaca HD Alpha)
Summary: This graph shows ASEU (Average
Schedule Eligible User). ASEU is a measurement
of the loading of the control channels and
systems of a given site. The ASEU load is heavily
impacted by distant users or those in poor RF
conditions.
The purple lime represents the daily max busy
hour Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red
line is daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE
utilization on the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD
site. The red dashed line is the limit where the
sector reaches exhaustion and service starts to
significantly degrade. The point in time where we
see the purple or dark red fines reach or exceed
the red dashed line is when service quickly
degrades as usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector cannot support the traffic demand throughout the extent of
the large geographic area it covers. Ithaca HD is overloaded, as shown by the purple actual use
line exceeding the red dashed exhaustion threshold. in order to provide adequate and reliable
service to Ithaca and the surrounding project area, network densification is required.
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Capacity Utilization AvgAC (Ithaca HD Alpha)
—Low Band LTE - AvgAC Utilization {%) —Mid Band LTE - AvgAC Utilization (%)
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Summary: This graph shows AvgAC (Average
Active Connections). AvgAC utilization by carrier
is a measurement of max active connection
capacity per sector in any given time slot. When
this limit is reached, no additional devices will be
able to connect to the site, resulting in connection
failures and dropped calls.
The purple line represents the daily max busy hour
Low Band LTE utilization and the dark red line is
daily max busy hour Mid Band LTE utilization on
the Alpha sector of the Ithaca HD site. The red
dashed line is the limit where the sector reaches
exhaustion and service starts to significantly
degrade. The point in time where we see the
purple or dark red lines reach or exceed the red
dashed line is when service quickly degrades as
usage continues to increase.
Detail: The existing Ithaca HD sector is showing spare capacity in regards to this statistic. AvgAC
is one of three capacity KPI's used to determine capacity capability in this document.
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Explanation of Wireless
Coverage
Note the affect of clutter on the predicted coverage footprint above
—Dark Green >1= -75dBm RSRP, typically serves dense urban areas as well as areas of
substantial construction (colleges, hospitals, dense multi family etc.)
Green >l= -85dBm RSRP, typically serves suburban single family residential and light
commercial buildings
Yellow >/_ -95dBm RSRP, typically serves most rural/suburban-residential and in car
applications
Orange >1=-105dBm RSRP, rural highway coverage, subject to variable conditions including
fading and seasonality gaps
White = <-105dBm RSRP, variable to no reliable coverage gap area
More detailed, site -specific coverage slides are later in the presentation
*Signal strength requirements vary as dictated by specific market conditions
**Not displayed in example ma , layer not used in all site justifications
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Coverage is best conveyed via coverage maps. RF engineers use computer
simulation tools (in this case Verizon uses Forsk Atoll) which takes into account
terrain, vegetation, building types, and other site/network specifics to model the RF
environment. This prop model is used to simulate the real world network and assist RF
Engineers to evaluate the impact of a proposed site (along with industry experience
and other tools). Network design, performance evaluation and development needs
have become far too complex for drive test data and dropped call records which for a
long time now have been antiquated and simply not effective in visually communicating
gaps in coverage or capacity capability for 4 and 5G networks.
Tompkins County, NY Verizon Wireless sites provide customers service using several
FCC licensed frequencies including 700 and 85OMHz. To resolve capacity congestion
for these coverage layers higher frequency (and bandwidth) PCS (1900 MHz), Mid
Band LTE (2100 MHz) and C-Band (37OOMHz) mid band carriers are added however
due to differences in propagation characteristics, many gaps in coverage and capacity
still remain requiring network densification to resolve. In some mountaintop or long
distance situations the mid band (higher frequency) Mid Band LTE, PCS and C-Band
carriers are either not or not fully effective due to excessive distance (path loss). This
is because the site is located too far from the user population to provide adequate and
reliable service. Although exclusively regulated by the FCC and subject to market
adjustment as needed, it is worth noting that all of the propagation slides in this RF
Justification are generated using the max power (320w) LB, MS and C-Band Samsung
radio capabilities.
Signal strength throughout a given site's coverage area is subject to the limitations of
the frequencies used. Lower frequencies with narrower bandwidth propagate further
distance, and are less attenuated by clutter than higher frequencies with wider
bandwidth. Unfortunately due to relatively narrow spectrum available these low bands
can become quickly overloaded especially where similar signal strength from mid band
carriers are not available. Similar coverage levels from mid band carriers are needed
to resolve capacity issues (including the ability to make and receive voice calls). In
order to provide similar coverage levels using the higher capacity/higher frequencies,
a denser network of sites is required (network densification). Modern 4 and 5G
networks are designed and intended to combine or use more than one frequency band
at a time. This is called carrier aggregation which is not effective when the mid band
signal is too weak or nonexistent. This means that site justification including ACL
requirements must be derived from mid band capabilities. It is critical to understand
the relationship between low band capacity and mid band coverage especially when
reviewing the need for new suburban and rural morphology sites.
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Explanation of Sunny
View Search Area
A Search Area is the geographical area within which a new site is targeted to solve a
coverage or capacity deficiency. Three of the factors taken into consideration when
defining a search area are topography, user density, and the existing network.
• Topography must be considered to minimize the obstacles between the proposed
site and the target coverage area. For example, a site at the bottom of a ridge will
not be able to cover the other side from a certain height.
• In general, the farther from a site the User Population is, the weaker the RF
conditions are and the worse their experience is likely to be. These distant users
also have an increased impact on the serving site's capacity. In the case of a multi
sector site, centralized proximity is essential to allow users to be evenly distributed
and allow efficient utilization of the site's resources.
• The existing Network Conditions also guide the design of a new site. Sites placed
too close together create interference due to overlap and are an inefficient use of
resources. Sites that are too tall or not properly integrated with existing sites
cause interference and degrade service for existing users.
• Existing co -locatable structures inside the search area as well as within a
reasonable distance of the search area are submitted by site acquisition and
reviewed by RF Engineering. If possible, RF will make use of existing or nearby
structures before proposing to build new towers.
Sunny View Search Area
To resolve the coverage and capacity deficiencies previously detailed, Verizon Wireless is seeking to add one new cell
facility within this area to improve wireless service capacity and coverage. By providing a new dominant signal area and
offloading weak and distant traffic from Broohtondale and Ithaca HD with the proposed site, adequate and reliable
service will be restored. The new Sunny View site will provide dominant and dedicated signal to the identified portions of
the Towns of Ithaca, Danby and Dryden. This helps to improve not only the Sunny View project area but will also result
with significant improvements to the above mentioned overloaded sites ultimately improving community wide areas in and
around the Sunny View project area.
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Area Terrain/Minimum AMSL (Ground Elevation)
The below map is used to help in ref erenceto both the preceding search area slide as well as the following coverage slides. Roads and terrain can be difficult to observe when reviewing the coverage slides.
The below image is absent any coverage to help the viewerwith area orientation as well as visualizing the need for the below 1000' AMSL (maximum ground elevation requirement).
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located within the search area but also at a ground elevation below the ridge of 1,150' or below to keep the site contained. The proposed site is located at 824'AMSL which meets this
requirement ind is strategi Ily located within the ring to allow for Line Of Sight (LOS) to the coverage objective areas.
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Existing Low Band (700/85OMHz) Coverage (signal strength)
This coverage map shows how weak the RF conditions are in portions of the Town of Ithaca and surrounding area.
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RF Justification
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shown above: The green shaded area represent the gaps in coverage
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The network was analyzed to determine whether there is sufficient RF
coverage and capacity In the Towns of Ithaca, Danby, and Dryden. It
was determined that there are significant gaps in adequate LTE service
for Verizon Wireless in the Low and Mid Band LTE frequencies. In
addition to the coverage deficiencies, Verizon Wireless' network does
not have sufficient capacity (low band or mid band) to handle the
existing and projected LTE voice and data traffic in the area near and
neighboring the proposed facilities ("targeted service improvement
area"). Based on the need for additional coverage and capacity while
considering the topography and specific area requiring service, any
further addition of capacity to distant existing sites does not remedy
Verizon's significant gap in reliable service. Therefore, the proposed
facilities are also needed to provide "capacity relief" to the existing
nearby Verizon Wireless sites, allowing the proposed facilities and those
neighboring sites to adequately serve the existing and projected
capacity demand in this area.
With the existing network configuration there are significant gaps in
service which restricts Verizon Wireless customers from originating,
maintaining or receiving reliable calls and network access. It is our
expert opinion that the proposed site will satisfy the coverage and
capacity needs of Verizon Wireless and its subscribers in these portions
of the Towns of Ithaca, Danby, Dryden and this project area. The
proposed location depicted herein satisfies the identified service gaps
and is proposed at the minimum height necessary for adequate and
reliable service.
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Supplemental - Sunny View Height Justification
This map shows the topographical underlay map of the Sunny View project area. Terrain is a significant consideration in determining the necessary antenna height.
Antenna design height refers to the "centerline" of the antennas (vertically) otherwise known as ACL (Antenna Center Line). A related measurement is the tip of the
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throughout the project area to not only resolve existing coverage and capacity challenges but to also avoid the need for additional towers in the area (tower proliferation).
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VERIZON WIRELESS
SUNNY VIEW SITE
111 Wiedmaier Court
Ithaca, New York 14850
SITE SELECTION ANALYSIS
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Verizon Wireless
1275 John Street, Suite #140
West Henrietta, New York 14586
4824-6453-9010.1
Sunny View Site
Ithaca, New York
September 19, 2023
SITE SELECTION ANALYSIS
Verizon Wireless proposes to install and operate a new wireless telecommunications
facility, including a new tower, associated antennas, ground equipment, and related
appurtenances, at 111 Wiedmaier Court in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. The
property is currently a 12.34 acre parcel, and is currently vacant land.
1. NEED FOR FACILITY
(a) Problem
The process of identifying a technologically appropriate location, as well as the need for
this communications facility are as provided in the RF SEARCH RING JUSTIFICATION. As
indicated in that report, when a Verizon Wireless Radio Frequency Engineer identifies coverage
gaps in the system or sites that have or will reach data capacity exhaustion, they issue a "search
area." A search area is a geographical area located within the inadequately serviced area, and it
is designed such that if a wireless telecommunications facility is located within the search area,
and at an appropriate height, it will likely provide the required coverage. For the most part,
locations outside of the search area will fail to provide adequate service to the cell. Due to
technological constraints, there is limited flexibility as to where a new facility can be located, and
still function properly. The goal of the search area is to define the permissible location for
placement of a cell site that will provide adequate service in the subject cell, and also work
properly as part of the overall network.
(b) Solution
A search area was developed based on the problems identified in the RF SEARCH RING
and are attached herein as Attachment 1. These are the geographical areas within which a new
wireless telecommunications facility is likely to provide the required coverage (at an appropriate
height). Parameters for the search area are generally along Slaterville Road (Route 79) just South
of Park Lane and to the south just past Burns Road. Again, for the most part, locations outside of
the search area will fail to provide adequate service to the cell while locations within are likely, but
not guaranteed, to do so.
2. SEARCH RING ANALYSIS
(a) Geography & Topography
The Sunny View search area has some varying topography and is comprised of open
fields and wooded areas.
(b) Land Use
The Search Ring is made up of predominately residentially developed and undeveloped
parcels.
3. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
(a) Collocation
Verizon Wireless routinely seeks to install its antennas and equipment on an existing
wireless telecommunications towers or other tall structures ("collocation"), whenever feasible.
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Sunny View Site
Ithaca, New York
September 19, 2023
Local communities universally favor collocation because they can minimize the number of
wireless telecommunications towers in an area and many municipalities even provide for a
streamlined application review process. Collocation is often listed as the highest siting priority in
a local municipality's Zoning Law. In addition to the streamlined zoning application process,
collocation is preferred by wireless providers because it is generally a less expensive and more
efficient option, compared to construction of a new tower facility.
(b) New Structure on Municipally -owned Property
As its next priority, Verizon Wireless generally seeks to locate wireless telecommunication
facilities on municipally -owned property. These locations are often preferred by municipalities as
the second preference behind collocation as it allows municipalities to benefit from a rental stream
for the leased premises. In this case, unfortunately there are not any Town of Ithaca owned
parcels in the area of the search area.
(c) New Structure on Privately -owned Property
When it is not feasible to collocate on an existing tower or tall structure, and there are no
feasible municipally -owned properties in the area, Verizon Wireless must find a privately -owned
site which is appropriate for and can accommodate a new wireless telecommunications structure.
In doing so, the Site Acquisition Specialist attempts to identify properties in the Search Area large
enough to accommodate the facility and which also meet any required area requirements such
as set backs. In addition, other characteristics such as existing compatible land use and existing
mature vegetation that can screen the facility are considered. Access, land use, constructability,
the presence of wetlands, floodplains and other contributing factors are also examined.
4. SEARCH RING ANALYSIS
After a comprehensive investigation of the Search Ring, no currently available towers or
tall structures are available collocation.
Per the town code for the Town of Ithaca, new wireless telecommunications Wireless
telecommunications facilities are permitted in the Town of Ithaca, regardless of zoning district,
upon the issuance of a special permit and site plan approval from the Planning Board. (Code §
270-219(B)). Area variances for height, setbacks/fall zone, and lot size from the Board of Appeals
would also be required should the height of the proposed facility exceed 30'. (Code § 270- 219(B)).
A fall zone around any telecommunications tower must have a radius at least equal to the height
of the tower and any attached antennae, which fall zone may not include public roads. The lot on
which the tower is located may not contain any other structure other than that associated with the
telecommunications facility, which shall be located on a single parcel. All telecommunications
facilities shall comply with the setback, frontage, minimum lot size and yard standards of the
underlying zoning district, which also apply to all tower parts including guy wires, anchors and
accessory buildings. (Code § 270-219(F)(1-4)).
5. CANDIDATE ANALYSIS
A comprehensive investigation of the Sunny View Search Area was completed and
several potential candidates were identified. The parcel is identified on Attachment 2. A summary
of the property located within the Search Area is detailed below.
(A) Six Mile Creek Vineyard (Tax Parcel ID# 503089-56.-2-1.1) -- 1551 Slaterville Road
This parcel, 25.22 acres in size is located on the south side of Slaterville Road, across
from where Park Lane intersects with Slaterville Road. This location was submitted to the RF
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engineer for review as a potential location for a tower facility. The owner of the vineyard was
initially interested in leasing space to Verizon Wireless, but the Verizon Wireless RF engineer
determined that this location would not be adequate, as this location would have not adequately
covered the intended coverage area in the same capacity as the selected location. As such, lease
negotiations with the owner of the vineyard were terminated.
(B) Gary Foote #1 (Tax Parcel ID# 503089-56.-3-14.3) — No Number Slaterville Road
This parcel, 8.65 acres in size is located on the north side of Slaterville Road, close to
where Burns Road intersects with Slaterville Road. This location was submitted to the RF
engineer for review as a potential location for a tower facility. The landowner was initially
interested in leasing space to Verizon Wireless, but the Verizon Wireless RF engineer determined
that this location would not be adequate, as this location would have not adequately covered the
intended coverage area in the same capacity as the selected location. As such, lease negotiations
with the landowner were terminated.
(C) Gary Foote #2 (Tax Parcel ID# 503089-56.-3-14.2) -- 1598 Slaterville Road
This parcel, 10.54 acres in size is located on the north side of Slaterville Road, across
from where Burns Road intersects with Slaterville Road. This location was submitted to the RF
engineer for review as a potential location for a tower facility. The landowner was initially
interested in leasing space to Verizon Wireless, but the Verizon Wireless RF engineer determined
that this location would not be adequate, as this location would have not adequately covered the
intended coverage area in the same capacity as the selected location. As such, lease negotiations
with the landowner were terminated.
(D) Gary Foote #3 (Tax Parcel 1D# 502489-71.-1-1.2) —1698 Slaterville Road
This parcel, 16.25 acres in size is located on the north side of Slaterville Road, just to the
south of where Burns Road intersects with Slaterville Road. This location was submitted to the
RF engineer for review as a potential location for a tower facility. The landowner was initially
interested in [easing space to Verizon Wireless, but the Verizon Wireless RF engineer determined
that this location would not be adequate, as this location would have not adequately covered the
intended coverage area in the same capacity as the selected location. As such, lease negotiations
with the landowner were terminated.
(E) S Roberts WC Land LLC (Tax Parcel ID# 503089-56.-4-1.22) — 111 Wiedmaier Court
This parcel, 12.34 acres in size is located on the south side of Burns Road, just to the
south of where Burns Road intersects with Slaterville Road. This parcel and proposed tower
location is within the search area and has proved to be the best location from a topography and
terrain perspective. The chosen location on the property also offers some natural screening of the
base of the tower facility from view from neighboring parcels to the north and is a significant
distance from the neighboring apartment homes on Wiedmaier Court, and the homes on Burns
Way and Slaterville Road. As further detailed in the RF review and analysis document -
"Engineering Necessity Case — Sunny View" this location adequately solves the issues that the
Verizon Wireless network is currently experiencing in the area.
6. CONCLUSION
Based on the requirements of the town's site plan review law, the existing conditions and
land use, and the reasons identified above, as well as the results of RF review and analysis, we
believe the S Roberts WC Land LLC parcel is the best location for the proposed facility.
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Prepared by:
Brett Morgan
Airosrnith Development
Consultant to Verizon Wireless
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ATTACHMENT 1
VERIZON WIRELESS
SUNNY VIEW SEARCH RING
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ATTACHMENT 2
VERIZON WIRELESS
SUNNY VIEW PARCELS IDENTIFIED & INVESTIGATED
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EXHIBIT 1
ULS License
AWS-3 (1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz) License - WQVN679 - Ceiico
Partnership
Call Sign WQVN679
Status Active
Rural Service Provider Bidding Credit
Is the Applicant seeking a Rural Service Provider (RSP) bidding credit?
Reserved Spectrum
Reserved Spectrum
Market
Market BEA006 - Syracuse, NY -PA
Submarket 0
3.7 GHz License Type
Dates
Grant
04/08/2015
Effective
02/24/2017
Buildout Deadlines
1st
04/08/2021
Discontinuance Dates
1st
Notification Dates
1st
03/10/2021
lice❑
FRN 0003290673
Licensee
Cellco Partnership
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Contact
Verizon Wireless
Licensing Manager
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Ownership and Quakfications
Radio Service Type Mobile
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected
Alien Ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits.
D�i�iogr�Uiiit,
Race
Ethnicity
Radio Service AT - AWS-3 (1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780
MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz)
Auth Type Regular
Channel Block I
Associated Frequencies 001770.00000000-001780,00000000
(MHz) 002170,00000000-002160.00000000
3.7 GHz Linked License
Expiration 04/08/2027
Cancellation
2nd 04/08/2027
2nd
2nd 03/10/2021
Type General Partnership
P:(770)797-1070
F:(678)259-1319
E:Iicensirgcompliance@verizonwireless.com
P:(770)797-1070
F:(678)259-1319
E:L:icensirtgComplience@VerizonWireless.com
Gender
Yes
ULS License
AWS (1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz) License - WQGA833 - Cellco Partnership
Call Sign WQGA833
Status Active
Rural Service Provider Bidding Credit
Is the Applicant seeking a Rural Servire Provider (RSP) bidding credit?
Reserved Spectrum
Reserved Spectrum
Market
Market CMA562 - New York 4 - Yates
Submarket 0
3.7 GHz License Type
Dates
Grant 01/11/2022
Effective 01/11/2022
Suildout Deadlines
1st
Discontinuance Dates
1st
Notification Dates
1st
L�cn c,_
FRN 0003290673
Licensee
Cellco Partnership
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Contact
Cellco Partnership
Licensing Manager
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Radio Service AW - AWS (1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155
MHz)
Auth Type Regular
Channel Block A
Associated Frequencies 001710.00000000-001720.00000000
(MHz) 002110.000000D0-002120.00000000
3.7 GHz Linked License
Expiration 11/29/2036
Cancellation
2nd
2nd
2nd 06/27/2021
Type General Partnership
P:(770)797-1070
F:(770)797-1036
E: LicensirtgCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
P:(770)797-1070
F: (770) 797-10 36
E: LicensingCompliance@Verizon Wireless.corn
Radio Service Type Mobile
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected
Yes
Alien Ownership
Is the applicant a foreign government or the representative of any foreign government?
No
Is the applicant an alien or the representative of an alien?
No
Is the applicant a corporation organized under the laws of any foreign government?
No
Is the applicant a corporation of which more than one -fifth of the capital stock is owned of record or
No
voted by aliens or their representatives or by a foreign government or representative thereof or by
any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign country?
is the applicant directly or Indirectly controlled by any other corporation of which more than one-
Yes
fourth of the capital stack is owned of record or voted by aliens, their representatives, or by a foreign
government or representative thereof, or by any corporation organized under the laws of a foreign
country?
If the answer to the above question is'Yes', has the applicant received a ruling(s) under Section
Yes
310(b)(4) of the Communications Act with respect to the same radio service involved in this
application?
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits,
Demographics
Race
Ethnicity Gender
ULS License
AWS (1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz) License - WQGA903 - Cellco Partnership
Call Sign WQGA903
Status Active
Rural Service Provider Bidding Credit
Is the Applicant seeking a Rural Service Provider (RSP) bidding credit?
Reserved Spectrum
Reserved Spectrum
Market
Market BEA006 - Syracuse, NY -PA
Submarket 5
3.7 GHz License Type
Dates
Grant 12/21/2021
Effective 12/21/2021
Buiidout Deadlines
1st
Discontinuance Dates
1st
Notification Dates
1st
FRN 0003290673
Licensee
Cellco Partnership
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Contact
Cellco Partnership
Licensing Manager
5055 North Paint Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
0." ;- ; thrp ind qua1t1cat10ns
Radio Service Type Mobile
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected
Alien Ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits.
Race
Ethnicity
Radio Service AW - AWS (1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz)
Auth Type Regular
Channel Block B
Associated Frequencies 001720.00000000-001730.00000000
(MHz) 002120.00000000-002130.00000000
3.7 GHz Linked License
Expiration 11/29/2036
Cancellation
2nd
2nd
2nd 08/30/2021
Type General Partnership
P:(770)797-1070
F:(770)797-1036
E:LicensingCompliance@Ver!zDnW!reless.com
P:(770)797-1070
F:(770)797-1036
E : Licensi ngCompliance@ Verizon W ir,e less, corn
Gender
Yes
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ULS License
Cellular License - KNKQ423 - Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc.
Call Sign KNKQ423 Radio Service CL - Cellular
Status Active Auth Type Regular
Market
Market CMA562 - New York 4 - Yates Channel Block
Submarket 0 Phase
Dates
Grant 08/26/2014 Expiration
Effective 12/09/2016 Cancellation
Five Year Buildout Date
08/02/2000
Control Points
1 500 W. Dove Rd, TARRANT, southlake, TX
P:(800)264-6620
10/01/2024
FRN 0003301512 Type Corporation
Licensee
Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc. P:(770)797-1070
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering F:(770)797-1036
Alpharetta, GA 30022 E:LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
ATTN Regulatory
Contact
Verizon Wireless P:(770)797-1070
Liensing Manager F:(202)289-6781
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering E:LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Radlo Service Type Mobile
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected Yes
Alien Ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Race
Ethnicity
Gender
5/12/2017
Page 1 of 1
ULS License
PCS Broadband License - WQRL213 - Cellco Partnership
® This license has pending applications. 0007471941, 0007298013, 0006830600, 0006318836
Call Sign
WQRL213
Radio Service
CW - PCS Broadband
Status
Active
Auth Type
Regular
Market
Market
BTA208 - Ithaca, NY
Channel Block
C1
Submarket
0
Associated
001902.50000000-001910.00000000
Frequencies (MHz)
001982,50000000-001990.00000000
Dates
Grant 06/10/2013 Expiration 06/10/2023
Effective 02/16/2017 Cancellation
Buildout Deadlines
1st 06/10/2018 2nd
Notification Dates
1st 08/26/2016 2nd
FRN 0003290673 Type General Partnership
Licensee
Cellco Partnership P:(770)797-1070
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering F:(678)259-1319
Alpharetta, GA 30022 E:licensingcompliance@verizonwireless.com
ATTN Regulatory
Contact
Verizon Wireless
Licensing Manager
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Radio Service Type Mobile
P:(770)797-1070
F:(678)259-1319
E:LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected Yes
Alien Ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits.
Race
Ethnicity
Gender
5/12/2017
Page 1 of l
ULS License
PCS Broadband License - KNLF918 - Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown,
Inc.
Call Sign
KNLF918
Radio Service
CW - PCS Broadband
Status
Active
Auth Type
Regular
Market
Market
BTA208 - Ithaca, NY
Channei Block
D
Submarket
0
Associated
001865.00000000-001870.00000000
Frequencies (MHz)
001945.00000000-001950.00000000
Dates
Grant 03/31/2017 Expiration 04/28/2027
Effective 03/31/2017 Cancellation
Buildout Deadlines
1st 04/28/2002 2nd
Notification Dates
1st 04/19/2002 2nd
FRN 0003301512
Licensee
Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems of Allentown, Inc.
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Contact
Verizon Wireless
Liensing Manager
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Ownership and Qualification
Type Corporation
P:(770)797-1070
F:(770)797-1036
E:LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireiess,com
P:(770)797-1070
F:(202)289-6781
E:LicensirgCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected Yes
,Mien ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits.
Race
Ethnicity Gender
5/12/2017
ULS License - 700 MHz Upper Band (Block C) License - WQJQ689 - Cellco Partnership Page 1 of 1
ULS License
700 MHz Upper Band (Block C) License - WQJQ689 - Cellco Partnership
® This license has pending applications. 0008657811
Cali Sign WQJQ689 Radio Service WU - 700 MHz Upper Band (Block C)
Status Active Auth Type Regular
Rural Service Provider Bidding Credit
Is the Applicant seeking a Rural Service Provider (RSP) bidding credit?
Reserved Spectrum
Reserved Spectrum
Market
Market REA001 - Northeast
Submarket 0
Dates
Grant 09/11/2019
Effective 09/11/2019
Buildout Deadlines
1st 06/13/2013
Notification Dates
1st 06/20/2013
Licensee
FRN 0003290673
Licensee
Cellco Partnership
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Contact
Verizon Wireless
Licensing Manager
5055 North Point Pkwy, NP2NE Network Engineering
Alpharetta, GA 30022
ATTN Regulatory
Ownership and qualifications
Channel Block C
Associated 000746.00000000-000757.00000000
Frequencies (MHz) 000776.00000000-000787.00000000
Expiration 06/13/2029
Cancellation
2nd 06/13/2019
2nd 06/17/2019
Type General Partnership
P:(770)797-1070
E:LicensingCompliance@VerizonWireless.com
P:(770)797-1070
E: LicensingCompliance@Ve rizon W ireless. com
Radio Service Type Mobile
Regulatory Status Common Carrier Interconnected
Alien Ownership
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Alien Ownership questions.
Basic Qualifications
The Applicant answered "No" to each of the Basic Qualification questions.
Tribal Land Bidding Credits
This license did not have tribal land bidding credits.
Demographics
Race
Ethnicity
Gender
Yes
https:flwireless2.fcc.govlUlsApp/UIsSearch/license.jsp?licKey=3060316&printable 9/30/2019