15-104122Jim Ferrell, Mayor
September 10, 2015
Mr. Travis Griffith FILE
Odelia Pacific
1215 4th Avenue South, Suite 1900
Seattle, WA 98161
Re: File #15-104122-00-UP; PLANNING DIVISION COMMENTS
Verizon Wireless — Sea Celebration; 33301 Th Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Griffith:
Thank you for clarifying that this project is a new PWSF on an existing site. This will have an effect on the
review and will require resubmittal with updated information. Please include the resubmittal form (enclosed)
and two copies of all documents.
Please update the application to address..Federal Vey Reamed Code (FWRC) 19.255.050(1)(h), "Documentation
of Efforts to Collocate on Existing Facilities." Also, please note FWRC 19.255.010(4), which I have copied
below. Please provide a written narrative showing how your proposal complies with this code section.
"(4) Prioritised locations. The following sites shall be the required order of locations for proposed
PWSFs, including antenna and equipment shelters. In proposing a P%VSF in a particular location,
the applicant shall analyze the feasibility of locating the proposed PWSF in each of the higher
priority locations and document, to the city's satisfaction, why locating the PWSF in each higher
priority location and/or zone is not being proposed. In order of preference, the prioritized
locations for PWSFs are as follows:
"(a) Structures located in the BR-1 Trail. A PWSF may be located on any existing support structure
currently located in the easement upon which are located U.S. Department of Energy/
Bonneville Power Administration (`BPA") Power Lines regardless of underlying zoning.
"(b) Existing broadcast, relay and transmission towers. A PWSF may be located on an existing site or
tower where a legal wireless telecommunication facility is currently located regardless of
underlying zoning. If an existing site or tower is located within a one -mile radius of a proposed
PWSF location, the applicant shall document why collocation on the existing site or tower is
not being proposed, regardless of whether the existing site or tower is located within the
jurisdiction of the city.
"(c) Institutional structures. If the city, institutional uses, or other public agency consents to such
location, a PWSF may be located on existing structures, such as water towers, utility structures,
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 • www.cityoffederalway.com
Mr. Travis Griffith
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September 10, 2015
fire stations, bridges, churches, schools and other public buildings within all zoning districts,
provided the public facilities are not located within public rights -of -way.
"(d) Appropriate honing districts. A PWSF may be located on private buildings or structures within
nonresidential zoning districts as allowed by the zoning chart.
"(e) ,14[ppmpniite pirblir,-ghtr-a_f-way. For the purposes of ibis section, appropriate public rights -of -
way shallbe defined as including those public rights -of -way with functional street
classifications of principal arterial, minor arterial, and principal collector. A PWSF may be
located on existing structures in appropriate public rights -of -way. Structures proposed for
location of PWSFs shall be separated by at least 330 linear feet. Location of a PWSF on an
existing structure in an appropriate public right-of-way shall require a right-of-way permit in
addition to the required use process approval.
"If the PWSF is proposed to be located in an appropriate public right-of-way and the
surrounding uses or zoning are not the same, that portion of the right-of-way with the most
intensive use and/or zoning shall be the preferred location.
"If the PWSF is proposed to be located in an appropriate public right-of-way and surrounding
uses or zoning are the same, the preferred location shall be that portion of the right-of-way with
the least adverse visual impacts.
If the applicant demonstrates to the city's satisfaction that it is not technically possible to
site in a prioritized location, the city reserves the right to approve alternative site locations if a
denial would be in violation of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, as determined by the city."
Please direct any questions or concerns regarding this issue to me at cony.darrow@cityoffederalway.com, or
253-835-2622.
Sincerely,
Cory Darrow
Planning Intern
Enc: Resubmittal Form
F& uis-104122-00-UP Doc. I.D. 70777
September 29, 2015
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Jim Ferrell, Mayor
Travis Griffith
Odelia Pacific
1215 4th Avenue South, Suite 1900
Seattle, WA 98161
RE: Permit #15-104122-00-UP; VERIZON WIRELESS - SEA CELEBRATION
33301 9th Avenue South, Federal Way
Dear Mr. Griffith:
The City of Federal Way's Department of Community Development has completed an administrative
land use review of the proposed construction of a rooftop Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) that
will include the installation of antennas, auxiliary equipment, equipment cabinets, and necessary
screenings on the Berger ABAM building, which is located at 33301 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA.
The Process I application was submitted and determined to be complete on September 24, 2015. Your
proposal is found to be consistent with the provisions of Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) Chapter
19.55, "Process I — Director's Approval," and Chapter 19.255, "Personal Wireless Service Facilities."
Your Process I proposal is hereby approved based on the following statements of fact:
1. Zoning & Land Use — The zoning designation for the subject property is Office Park (OP). PWSFs
are permitted in the OP zone pursuant to the zoning chart found in FWRC 19.235.100.
2. Review Process — According to submitted materials, the applicant proposes to install a wireless
facility with twelve (12) panel antennas, three (3) equipment/ antenna enclosures, six (6) equipment
cabinets, ancillary equipment, and hybrid cables.
Prioritized Locations — The applicant proposes the PWSF installation in an appropriate zoning
district, which is the 4th prioritized location. The highest prioritized locations are not feasible for the
following reasons: locating in the BPA Trail (Prioritized location 1) would not meet the coverage
requirements; locating on an existing broadcast, relay or transmission tower (Prioritized location 2)
would not provide satisfactory coverage; additionally, the nearest tower is approximately 1/3 mile
from the proposed location; locating the site on institutional structures (Prioritized location 3) that
include, City Hall, School District Headquarters, and the Community Center, were attempted
unsuccessfully for varying reasons including potential property sale and radio frequency concerns.
Staff finds the applicant has met the burden to utilize the 4th prioritized location. The proposed
antennas should improve service coverage to the desired area.
4. Screening Upgrades —The applicant proposes to implement screening techniques compliant with
FWRC 19.255.020(3) through the use of 10' 3" RF transparent screening walls in order to shield
public views from the right-of-way.
33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003-6325 (253) 835-7000 www.cityoffederalway.com
Mr. Griffith
September 29, 2015
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Cumulative Effects — The city must consider the cumulative visual effects of PWSFs mounted on
existing structures and/or located on a given permitted site in determining whether additional permits
may be granted so as to not adversely affect the visual character of the city. As shown on the site
plan, elevations, and photo simulations, the addition of antennas and associated equipment are not a
substantial increase to the existing site. The PWSF will not adversely affect the visual character of the
city and the planned height increase meets the development standards of FWRC 19.255.020.
Facility Size — The proposed facility exceeds microcell and minor facility thresholds defined in
FWRC 19.05.130, "M definitions." Per FWRC 19.255.020(1)(a)(ii), facilities exceeding such
thresholds may be permitted if: (A) adverse visual impacts are not created; (B) equipment cabinets
meet adopted development standards; (C) the number of antennas and their size are appropriate for
the location, surrounding environment, and potential visual impacts; and (D) the PWSF shall comply
with all other applicable standards of the FWRC. The proposal is consistent with this code section.
7. State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) — The proposed improvements are exempt from State
Environmental Policy Act review as the scope of work meets categorical exemption of WAC 197-11-
800(25)(a)(i): the collocation of new equipment; removal of equipment; or replacement of existing
equipment on existing or replacement structures that does not substantially change the physical
dimensions of such structures.
8. Process I Thresholds — The proposed improvements meet Process I purpose criteria set forth in
FWRC 19.55.020 and 19.15.030; including compliance with applicable provisions of FWRC Title 19,
"Zoning and Development Code," and health, safety, and welfare standards.
Permit Issuance Required
The city has approved the associated building permit for the proposal, File #15-104123-00-CO. No work
may begin until the building permit is issued. A separate electrical permit is also required. Please contact
the Pen -nit Center at 253-835-2607, or permitcenter@cityoffederalway.com, if you have any questions
regarding the building or electrical permits.
Closing
This decision shall not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and standards
relating to this site. This Process I approval does not constitute approval of a building or electrical permit.
The effective date of this decision is October 2, 2015, three days from the date of this letter, per FWRC
19.05.360. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, the applicant, any person who submitted written comments or
information, any person who has specifically requested a copy of the decision, or the city may appeal the
decision to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by October 16, 2015. Any appeal must be in the form of a
letter delivered to the Department of Community Development with the established fee. The appeal letter
must contain a clear reference to the matter being appealed and a statement of the alleged errors in the
Director's decision. No work on the proposal can commence until the end of the appeal period.
In that you are the only party of record, your appeal period is waived (assuming you do not wish to appeal
this decision). Waiver of the right to appeal does not affect the effective date of this decision.
15-104122 Doc. LD. 70906
Mr. Griffith
September 29, 2015
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This Process I approval is valid for one year from the effective date of this decision. If no further action is
taken within one year, this decision will expire. A one-year extension of time may be granted only if a
written request is submitted to the city's Department of Community Development at least 30 days prior to
the expiration of the decision.
If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Planning Intern Cory Darrow at 253-
835-2622, or cory.darrow@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Morales
Community Development Director
c: Cory Darrow, Planning Intern
15-104122 Doc. I D. 70906
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City of Federal Way
Planning and Development Services
33325 8'r' Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Re: Verizon Wireless — SEA Celebration — 33301 9ih Avenue South
Pursuant to Federal Way Municipal Code 19.255.060(2), Verizon Wireless agrees to refrain from
obstructing the placement of fature additional collocations on the facility when technically
possible.
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DATE: September 17, 2015
TO: Cory Darrow
FROM: W. Travis Griffith
Planning Coordinator
RE: File #15-104122-000P; Planning Division Comments
Verizon Wireless —Sea Celebration; 33301 9th Avenue South, Federal Way
Hi Cory,
In response to your September 14, 2015 correction letter, please see below for a written
narrative addressing Federal Way Revised Code (FWRC) 19.255.050(1)(h) and 19.255.010(4).
(4) Prioritized locations. The following sites shall be the required order of locations for proposed PWSFs,
including antenna and equipment shelters. In proposing a PWSF in a particular location, the applicant shall
analyze the feasibility of locating the proposed PWSF in each of the higher priority locations and document, to
the city's satisfaction, why locating the PWSF in each higher priority location and/or zone is not being proposed.
In order of preference, the prioritized locations for PWSFs are as follows:
Verizon Wireless aims to work with the City of Federal Way to ensure that SEA Celebration is
consistent with the zoning regulations while providing wireless coverage to Verizon's customers
and critical communication services for emergency, business, and personal use.
Factors that heavily influence candidate selection include coverage objectives, willing land
owner, and structural feasibility.
(a) Structures located in the BPA trail. A PWSF may be located on any existing support structure
currently located in the easement upon which are located U.S. Department of Energy/ Bonneville Power
Administration (`BPA') Power Lines regardless of underlying zoning.
Due to the location, placing antennas in the BPA trail would not meet the coverage
requirements for the intended area. Please see the RF letter for coverage maps.
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(b) Existing broadcast, relay and transmission towers. A PWSF may be located on an existing site or
tower where a legal wireless telecommunication facility is currently located regardless of underlying
zoning. If an existing site or tower is located within a one -mile radius of a proposed PWSF location, the
applicant shall document why collocation on the existing site or tower is not being proposed, regardless of
whether the existing site or tower is located within the jurisdiction of the city.
The closest tower, listed as 1 on the tower/antenna inventory document, is about one third of a
mile away. Placing antennas on the closest existing tower would not provide satisfactory
coverage to the area of interest. Placing the facility near 11, 14, 18, and 19 also would not be
feasible because 10-22 on the inventory document are listed as single antennas and are not
located in a desired area. Please see the RF letter for details regarding service objectives.
(c) Institutional structures. If the city, institutional uses, or other public agency consents to such location, a
PWSF may be located on existing structures, such as water towers, utility structures, fire stations,
bridges, churches, schools and other public buildings within all zoning districts, provided the public
facilities are not located within public rights -of -way.
Nearby properties have been considered for this project including a city building, a public
school, and a community center. After working with the City in 2014 to place the facility on a
city owned building, the candidate was no longer considered because the building was being
sold. The school lost interest in the project after the city candidate was cancelled and the
community center was rejected by radio frequency engineers due to low height.
(d) Appropriate zoning districts. A PWSF may be located on private buildings or structures within
nonresidential zoning districts as allowed by the zoning chart.
The selected building on 3330191" Avenue is located in an Office Park (OP) zone which allows
personal wireless service facilities.
(e) Appropriate public rights -of -way. For the purposes of this section, appropriate public rights -of -way
shall be defined as including those public rights -of -way with functional street classifications of principal
arterial, minor arterial, and principal collector. A PWSF may be located on existing structures in
appropriate public rights -of -way. Structures proposed for location of PWSFs shall be separated by at
least 330 linear feet. Location of a PWSF on an existing structure in an appropriate public right-of-way
shall require a right-of-way permit in addition to the required use process approval.
The personal wireless service facility will be placed on a higher priority location_
1215 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1900 Seattle, WA 98101
Phone — 805-807-9942 Fax — 206-490-3839
PWSF — Specific Application Requirements
INTRODUCTION
Verizon Wireless (here after referred to as "Verizon") is a wireless telephone company operating
throughout the United States of America. Verizon is licensed to operate in the United States by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Verizon is currently upgrading its network in the
King County area to make available improved telephone service and provide wireless capacity to
its subscribers.
This proposal describes the scope of the proposed project by providing specific information
regarding the project location, zoning, specifications, and required services.
It is Verizon's desire to work with the City of Federal Way to ensure that this project is consistent
with local ordinances and zoning regulations while providing wireless coverage to Verizon's
customers and provide critical communication services for emergency, business, and personal
use.
Project Goals
The goal of the Verizon SEA Celebration new build is to upgrade Verizon's existing network to
provide better telephone service. Verizon intends to achieve these network goals consistent with
all policies and ordinances of the City of Federal Way.
Application Request Plan
The applicant is requesting the following:
■ Personal Wireless Service Facility Process 1 Permit
■ Building Permit
GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Overview
The applicant, Verizon, proposes to install a telecommunication facility at 33301 9t" Avenue
South (parcel number 926501-0130) to provide expanded services.
The proposed project scope is as follows: install three (3) equipment/antenna enclosures, twelve
(12) panel antennas, six (6) equipment cabinets, ancillary equipment, and hybrid S6i8M4aWED
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see Sheets A-2, A-2.1, and A-3 in the enclosed drawings for more detailed information on the
antenna and equipment installation.
Facility Specifications
■ Antennas —Verizon is proposing to install twelve (12) existing antennas. Please see Sheet
A-2 and A-2.1 for more detailed information.
■ Auxiliary Equipment — Verizon is proposing to attach the following auxiliary equipment:
remote radio units and surge protectors will be placed on the roof behind the proposed
screening walls. Please see pages A-2 and A-2.1 for additional information.
■ Color — The proposed screening will be painted to match the existing building to blend
with the surrounding architecture.
■ Equipment Cabinet — Six (6) equipment cabinet will be placed in a proposed screened
enclosure. See pages A-2.1 for additional information.
■ Facility Maintenance —The facility is generally serviced once a month. One (1) to two (2)
employees are on site for an average of four (4) hours of maintenance checks. This check
is typically for preventive maintenance purposes. In the event of a problem, a crew is
dispatched to the site immediately.
■ Screening —The antennas and rooftop auxiliary equipment will be placed behind the
proposed. Please see Sheet A-3 for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. A diagram or map showing the primary viewshed of the proposed facility.
(FWRC 19.255.050[1][a])
See the enclosed photographic simulations for site views.
2. Photosimulations of the proposed facility from affected properties and public
rights of -way at varying distances. (FWRC 19.255.050[1][b])
Attached are four (4) views of the proposed facility. See the enclosed photosimulations for
more details.
3. A coverage chart of the proposed PWSF at the requested height. (FWRC
19.255.050[1][d])
See the attached RF Letter for coverage chart.
4. Written explanation of the need for that facility at that height and in that
location. (FWRC 19.255.050[1][d])
See the attached RF Letter for height justification.
5. Analysis of the feasibility of locating the proposed PWSF in each of the higher
priority locations as identified in FWRC 19.255.010(4), and documentation of
why locating the PWSF in each higher priority location and/or zone is not
being proposed—FWRC 19.255.050(a)(d)—this documentation shall include
analysis of the applicant's technical and network location requirements.
See the Correction Letter Response letter.
6. An inventory of other PWSF sites operated by the applicant or other
providers within a one mile radius of the proposed PWSF location, including
specific information about location, height, and design of each facility. (FWRC
19.255.050[1][e])
Please find the enclosed inventory of wireless facilities and antennas within a one mile radius.
7. If the PWSF electronic equipment cabinet is proposed to be located above
ground regardless of the proposed location, whether on private or public
property or within public right-of-way, an explanation of why it is
impracticable to locate the cabinet underground or any higher priority
location not being proposed. (FWRC 19.255.020[5][a] and 19.255.050[1][91)
The proposed facility's equipment will be placed within screened equipment enclosures on'the
rooftop. Locating the equipment cabinets underground at this site would be impractical. The
proposed enclosures will be designed and located to minimize visual impacts from adjacent
properties.
8. If the PWSF electronic equipment cabinet is proposed to be located in a
public right-of-way, an explanation of why it is impracticable to locate the
equipment cabinet on adjacent property outside the public right-of-way.
(FWRC 19.255.050[1][h])
The proposed PWSF will not be within the public right-of-way.
9. Documentation of efforts to collocate on existing facilities. (FWRC
19.255.050[1][i])
Due to distance of the closest monopole and antenna array, placing the proposed antennas on
the existing sites would not meet coverage objectives. Please see the tower/antenna inventory
document, the RF Letter included in the original application packet, and the Correction
Response letter.
10. A signed statement indicating that the applicant agrees to allow for the
potential collocation of additional PWSF equipment by other providers on
the applicant's structure or within the same site location —if an applicant
contends that future collocation is not possible on their site, they must
submit a technical study documenting why (FWRC 19.255.060[2])—
collocation requirements shall not apply to PWSFs located on existing
structures in appropriate public right-of-way within residential zones,
neighborhood business zones, and professional office zones.
Because Verizon does not own the building the proposed facility will be located on, it does not
have authority to authorize future collocations.
11. The City may require, at the applicant's expense, any additional information,
mapping, studies, materials, inspections, or review that are reasonably
necessary to implement the FWRC, and to require that such information,
studies, mapping, materials, inspections, and reviews be reviewed by a
qualified professional under contract to the City, also at the applicant's
expense. (FWRC 19.255.050[1][j])
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N/A
133'
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0.62 miles
N/A
124'
N/A
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0.83 miles
N/A
117'
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0.88 miles
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59'
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0.89 miles
1908 S 341st PL
52'
Tower
Mulitple Antennas
7
0.51 miles
33530 1st WY S
49'
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Mulitple Antennas
8
0.68 miles
1066 S 320th ST
108'
Tower
Mulitple Antennas
9
0.80 miles
34515 9TH AVE S
39'
Building
Mulitple Antennas
10
0.69 miles
1820 S 341st PL
39'
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11
0.33 miles
337019th Ave S
N/A
N/A,-
Single Antenna
12
0.34 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
13
0.39 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
14
0.46 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
15
0.7 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
16
0.75 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
17
0.96 miles
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Antenna
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0.13 miles
909 S 336th St
45'
Building
Single Antenna
19
0.29 miles
33749 9th Ave. S
18'
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Single Antenna
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34301 9th Ave S
117'
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10.64 miles
South 1st Ave 332nd
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Overview:
Verizon Wireless strives to provide excellent wireless service with a network of cell sites that allows our
customers to reliably place and receive mobile phone calls. In this particular case, we are trying to
remedy coverage challenges in this area in Federal Way within an area roughly located east to Pacific
Hwy S. west to 1 st Ave. S, north to S 320th St., and south to S 348th St.
The proposed SEA Celebration site is needed in this area to meet Verizon Wireless coverage objectives.
Therefore, Verizon Wireless is co -locating to the existing rooftop with an antenna tip height of 47'9".
Verizon Wireless's proposed telecommunication facility to be co -located onto the existing rooftop will
consist of twelve (12) panel antennas, auxiliary equipment, and equipment cabinets. In -building
penetration, coverage challenges, and continued growth in our customer base, and call traffic in this area
has dictated the need for the proposed site.
Capacity:
An additional function of some wireless sites, such as the subject SEA Celebration site, is to provide
additional capacity in an area. The capacity of wireless networks is limited by the spectrum availability,
the number of available antennas, and the radios and amplifiers associated with those antennas and
spectrum. When a mobile user attempts to make a call on a wireless network where capacity is limited by
these factors, the resulting delay and busy signal can be very frustrating. To remedy capacity issues,
additional sites and or spectrum, which are directly correlated to the number of antennas at the site as
outlined below, are added to an area to provide additional calling capacity for Verizon Wireless
customers.
There are some Verizon Wireless sites in the immediate vicinity that are at or near capacity. To remedy
the reduced capacity, the subject site is being proposed so that calls at surrounding sites can be "off-
loaded" to the proposed site and thus creating more wireless capacity for the vicinity. In order for this
capacity off-loading to be successful, precise placement of the new antennas is necessary. If the site is
too far away, the signal will not have adequate strength to capture calls from the impacted existing sites
or cells. Similarly, sites that are too close together will not provide the needed capacity relief to the
existing sites. Thus for new site/cell capacity solutions to work, site placement and height are critical
factors and must be chosen carefully.
Coverage:
In order to provide excellent Cellular service, which Verizon Wireless defines as —85 dBm or better, the
antenna height and site location need to provide a line of sight to the roads, offices, and homes where our
customers work and reside. Twelve (12) antennas are being proposed, in order to provide the necessary
radio frequencies supporting all of Verizon Wireless voice and data services.
The proposed antenna height of 47'9" is the minimum height needed for the effective functioning of the
proposed antennas.
Propagation Maps:
There are several methods for determining where coverage gaps exist within a given network of wireless
sites. One of these is through the use of propagation maps. The propagation map is a computer
simulation of the strength of Verizon Wireless signals at a given height and location in the context of the
network. Propagation maps are one tool for determining whether a proposed site will meet the coverage
objective and what antenna height is needed to provide robust service for Verizon Wireless customers.
The radio propagation tool is designed to take factors such as terrain, tree coverage, and existing
buildings into account, so that it depicts a reliable estimate of coverage that would be provided by a
proposed site.
The propagation maps that follow show three levels of service, designated as the following colors:
Green >= -80 dBm, a level of service adequate for providing reliable
coverage inside a building
Yellow >= -90 dBm, a level of service adequate for providing reliable
coverage outdoors or inside a car
White <= -90 dBm, unreliable signal strength, may not be not capable of
reliably making and holding a call depending on environment
Exhibit 1A is a propagation map that shows the existing level of coverage in the proposed service
area in the context of surrounding Verizon Wireless sites.
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Exhibit 1C shows location of the existing Verizon Wireless sites in the area (shown as red polygons
on the below map)
Site Location:
The location of the subject site has been selected based on its relationship with surrounding Verizon
Wireless sites within the City of Federal Way and surrounding areas.
Antenna Diversity:
Antenna diversity, also known as space diversity, is one method of enhancing wireless signal to improve
the quality and reliability of a wireless link. Often, in urban environments such as the environment
surrounding the subject site, there is not a clear line of sight between the antennas and customers'
handsets. In these cases, the signal may be reflected along multiple paths before it finally reaches the
receiver. These reflections can result in phase shifts, time delays, attenuations, and signal distortion that
the customer may experience as an echo or warbling in the signal, or the signal dropping altogether.
Antenna diversity is especially effective at remedying these types of issues because multiple antennas
provide several "observations" of the same signal. Each antenna will experience a different interference
environment resulting in an added 5-8 dB in processing gain in the RF link budget. So, for example, if one
antenna is experiencing a deep fade it is likely that another antenna physically separated, but in the same
sector, will have sufficient signal. Providing receive signal diversity then, is absolutely necessary for
providing robust signal at the proposed location.
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FCC and FAA Certification:
This site will utilize our 850 MHz Cellular B Band; PCS A5 & C3 1900 MHZ frequencies, 700 MHz LTE
Upper C Block, and AWS AB 2110-2130 MHz. It will basically be one wireless facilities located in a
physical equipment area, with separate antenna requirements for each frequency set as outlined below.
For the SEA Celebration site each frequency set will represent a separate technology with technology
dependent design and optimization requirements furthering the need for separate antenna systems for
each frequency band. The proposed technologies are 3G: 1X voice and EVDO and 4G: LTE.
Verizon Wireless complies all FCC regulations that Verizon Wireless' antennas usage will not interfere
with other adjacent or neighboring transmission or reception functions of other communications facilities
or the public safety communications and the usual and customary transmission or
reception of radio, television or reception of residential and non-residential properties, as
Verizon Wireless will only use frequencies that Verizon Wireless has a license from FCC.
The table below Verizon Wireless frequency licenses per FCC call signs in the county.
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835-845
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776-787
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1710-1730
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Verizon wireless complies with all FAA, EIA and all other applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
Verizon wireless complies with all FCC regulations about proposed power:density of their proposed
telecommunications facility.
Design:
Each licensed frequency has specific propagation characteristics further influenced by hardware power
limitations. The 750 MHz and 850 MHz band have better propagation characteristics than the 1900 MHz
(PCS) and AWS band. The lower frequency bands received signal will be stronger at the mobile phone
than the higher frequency signal if all are transmitted from the same base station with the same output
power and same coding scheme.
With the addition of the new LTE band and AWS licenses, and recognizing jurisdictional need to minimize
the number of antennas per sector/site Verizon Wireless has made the design decision to utilize Cross
pole antennas for all frequencies. The Cross pole antennas can be thought of as two vertically stacked
antennas in the same physical package. The aforementioned processing gain for spatial diversity in the
RF link budget is reduced or eliminated depending upon the environment for all frequency sets.
Wireless E- 911
Approximately 400,000 Wireless 911 calls are made every day nationwide, and this number continues to
increase. (source: CTIA, the Wireless Association) Wireless E-911 service depends on reliable signal
strength and a fairly dense network of antenna sites in order to function effectively. Because of our
federally -mandated obligation to provide wireless E-911 service, signal reliability is paramount. Using
multiple antennas with spatial diversity is an effective way to decrease the number of drop -outs and lost
connections to ensure that coverage in this area is robust and reliable.
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Summary:
In summary, the proposed site meets area RF coverage objectives. The height of the proposed facility is
the minimum required for the effective functioning of the proposed telecommunication facility.
Sincerely,
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Renald Gasparovic
Verizon Wireless
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APPLICA110N No(s)
Project Name
RECEIVED
MASTER LAND USE APPLICATION
AUG 14 Z015 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DENTLOPMENT SERVICES
33325 8'h Avenue South
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY Federal \NI;q. WA 98003-6325
'53-835-?607: Fax 253-835-'-609
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Verizon Wireless - Site ID: SEA CELEBRATION
Property Address/Location 33301 9th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Parcel Number(s) 926501-0130
Project Description Insta'lation of a rooftop wireless communication facility This includes Ire antennas, screening walls- ancillaryequipritertt, caoinets and hybrid cables.
Type of Permit Required
_ Annexation
Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
Comp Pl:ui/Rezone
_ Land Surface Modification
_ Lot Line Elimination
Preapplication Conference
x Process I (Directors Approvah
Process II (Site Plan Reviews
Process III (Project Appro%al)
Process IV (Hearing Examiners Decision)
Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone)
Process VI
SI:PA w/Project
SEPA Only
_ Shoreline: Variance/Conditional Use
_ Short Suhdivision
Suhdivision
Variance: Commercial/Residential
Required Information
Zoning Designation
Conipre lien si ve Plan Designation
Value of Existing Irrtpro ements
Value of Proposed Improvements
International Building Come (IBC):
Occupancy Type
Construction T}'pe
Applicant
Nan,c: Verizon Wireless
,address: 3245 158th Ave SE, MS 231
City/stale: Bellevue, WA
zip: 98008
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Signature:
Agent (ii differ-ent than Applicant)
Narne: Travis Griffith, Odelia Pacific Corporation
Address: 1215 4th Ave. Suite 1900
Cite/State: Seattle, WA
Zip: 98161
Phone: 805-807-9942
Fat: 206-490-3839
Email: TGriffith cDOdelia4KidderMat
Simature:Owner
Natne: Shelby Company
Address: 1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 1400
city/state: Tacoma, WA
zi1,: 98402
Phone: 253-722-1416
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King County Title Team
818 Stewart St, Ste. 800, Seattle, WA 98101
Fax No. (866) 904-2177
Fax No. (866) 561-3729
EMAIL: TITLEKINGWA@firstam.com
Pat Fullerton (206) 615-3055 Kelly Cornwall (206) 336-0725 Jennifer Salas (206) 615-3011
Peter Child (206) 336-0726
Curtis Goodman (206) 615-3069
Municipality Title Officer
To: Odelia Pacific Corporation
1215 4th Avenue, Suite 1900
Seattle, WA 98161
Attn: Mei-I Funtanilla
Kathy J. Turner (206) 336-0724
File No.: 4209-2069922
Your Ref No.: SEA Celebration -
Verizon
Re: Property Address: 333019th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003
Supplemental Report 1
Dated: July 16, 2015 at 8:00 A.M.
Commitment/PreiiminaryReport No. 4209-2069922 dated as of January 12, 2015 (including
any supplements or amendments thereto) relating to the issuance of an American Land Title Association
Form Policy is hereby modified and/or supplemented as follows:
There has been no change in the title to the property covered by our Commitment/Preliminary Report
dated 01/12/2015 at 7:30 a.m. except as noted below and the Commitment date has been extended
to July 16, 2015:
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Date: July 22, 2015 File No.: 4209-2069922 (ceg)
Paragraph No(s). 1 has/have been amended to read as follows:
1. General Taxes for the year 2015.
The first half becomes delinquent after April 30th. The second
half becomes delinquent after October 31st.
Tax Account No.:
926501-0130-03
1st Half
Amount Billed:
$ 49,331.26
Amount Paid:
$ 49,331.26
Amount Due:
$ 0.00
Assessed Land Value:
$ 959,700.00
Assessed Improvement Value:
$ 5,751,400.00
2nd Half
Amount Billed:
$ 49,331.25
Amount Paid:
$ 0.00
Amount Due:
$ 49,331.25
Assessed Land Value:
$ 959,700.00
Assessed Improvement Value:
$ 5,751,400.00
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