12-101542CITY OF
Federal Way
April 25, 2012
Sunny Ausink
PTS
111 South Jackson Street, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104
RE: File #12-101542-00-UP; PROCESS H SITE PLAN APPROVAL
AT&T Mobility — Decatur, 21" Avenue SW, Federal Way
Dear Ms. Ausink:
CITY HALL FILE
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
(253) 835-7000
www. cityoffederalway.. com
The Community and Economic Development Department has completed review of your Process II
Master Land Use application. You have proposed antenna and ground equipment improvements to an
existing Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF). Your application is hereby approved per the
findings noted below. Be advised, work cannot begin until you receive right-of-way and electrical
permits.
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Applicant proposes to add three new Long Term Evolution (LTE) antennas to an existing PWSF on a
Puget Sound Energy pole located on right-of-way adjacent to 31031 215t Place SW. Associated
ground equipment will be added to an existing equipment enclosure on the above -referenced private
property.
2. No material change or expansions are proposed within or surrounding the equipment cabinet and
therefore zoning review of such improvements are exempt pursuant to Federal Way Revised Code
19.255.010(3)(g).
3. Existing PWSF location is the second prioritized location. The first prioritized location, BPA trail, is
located outside of the needed service area and therefore was not considered.
4. New antenna equipment will increase the overall height of the PWSF from 53.5 feet to 61 feet.
5. Antennas are panel variety measuring eight feet in height. Three panels are needed for upgrade to 4g
technology and historical amounts of data traffic in the area.
6. Panel antennas will be painted to match the wood pole and existing facility to mitigate aesthetic
impacts. Color matching is a typical method to screen such facilities on utility poles.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The proposed improvements are not exempt from Use Process review as they do not meet criteria set
forth in FWRC 19.15.020, Exceptions.
Ms. Ausink
Aril 25,-2012
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2. Process H "Site Plan Review" is the appropriate Master Land Use application as the improvements
are to a developed site and exceed thresholds set forth in FWRC 19.15.030(1)(e). Proposed
improvements are a material change to the approved architecture due to an increase in number of
antennas and the height increase.
3. The proposed improvements are exempt from State Environmental Policy Act review as the scope of
work meets categorical exemption WAC 197-11-800(25)(ii), PWSFs attached to an existing structure
that is not a residence or school, and located in a commercial zone.
4. The Federal Way Comprehensive Plan and zoning designation for the subject property is
Neighborhood Business (BN). Pursuant to FWRC 19.215.100, PWSFs are a permitted use in BN
zones.
5. The proposed improvements meet Process II site plan criteria set forth in FWRC 19.60.050 and
FWRC Chapter 19.255 `Personal Wireless Service Facilities.'
6. Right-of-way permit approval is required prior to constructing the improvements as the proposed
alterations are subject to applicable regulations set forth in FWRC Chapter 4.25 `Rights -of -way.'
7. Electrical permit approval is required prior to constructing the improvements as the proposed
alterations are subject to applicable regulations set forth in FWRC Chapter 13.50 `Electrical Code.'
APPEALS
The effective date of this decision is April 28, 2012. Pursuant to FWRC 19.55.050, any person who
commented on the application or requests a copy of this administrative decision may appeal the decision
to the Federal Way Hearing Examiner by May 12, 2012. Any appeal must be in the form of a letter
delivered to the department with the established fee. As the applicant is the only person of record, you
may waive your right to appeal in writing to the assigned planner below.
CLOSING
This land use decision does not waive compliance with future City of Federal Way codes, policies, and
standards relating to this development. This Process H approval does not constitute right-of-way or
electrical permit approval. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact Matthew
Herrera, Associate Planner, at 253-835-2638, or matt.herrera@cityoffederalway.com.
Sincerely,
Isaac Conlen, Planning Manager
for Patrick Doherty, Director
enc: Approved Plan Set
c: Matthew Herrera, Associate Planner
12-101542
Doc. LD. 60939
111 S Jackson St, 21d Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 342 9000
04 April 2012
City of Federal Way
Department of Community Development Services
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003-6325
RE: Process II Application Narrative — AT&T site modification —SS66 Federal Way Decatur
Site address: right of way of 31031 21st Place SW; APN#1221039088
Dear Sir or Madam,
Enclosed please find an the Master Land Use Application and eight (8) sets of drawings for a proposed
AT&T modification to an existing wireless site located near the right of way of 31031 21 st Place SW,
APN#1221039088.
The proposed modification consists of adding (3) new LTE antennas and ancillary equipment to the
existing PSE utility pole. Proposed modifications do not change the use of the existing utility pole. AT&T
proposes to increase the height from 53'-6" to 61'-0". There is no reduction, material change or adverse
impact to landscaping, parking, utilities, approved architectural design, or environmentally critical areas as
defined by FWRC 19.145.
ANALYSIS OF STEALTH SCREENING FOR PROPOSED FACILITY PER FWRC_'19.226.020(4).
The modification will not result in a change in visual impact, and is part of a technology upgrade being
performed on AT&T/New Cingular Wireless's network, in order to improve service to its customers and
strengthen reliability and capacity in its network.
Pursuant to FWRC 19.255.020(20, PWSFs shall be screened or camouflaged through employing the best
available technology and design. As proposed, the antennas are not overtly obtrusive. The proposed
antennas will be painted to match the existing utility pole.
The proposed equipment additions are exempt and no review is required as there are no material area
expansions of the equipment area. Per the pre -application conference summary (#12-100713-00-PC),
the submitted site plans do not need to depict existing landscaping around the existing enclosures.
This is an existing wireless telecommunications facility located at the address referenced above. AT&T
proposes to amend the facility to keep up with the demand while continuing to offer customers in the area
quality service and access to greater and more advanced wireless services. The proposed change would
add 4G technology to the site and would expand AT&T's 4G network footprint into and the immediate
surrounding area. This proposed change would improve the on -street and in -car availability of 4G
services (voice and data support for iPhone 4G phones for example) and would add in -building 4G
services in the immediate vicinity of the site. Our current volume and payload data on this site shows a
high amount of 3G data traffic. The new 4G technology will improve the overall internet/data experience
of the customers in the area. This will mean faster data rate and higher efficiency. The proposed
modification is part of an integrated network and if it is located too far or too close to an adjacent facility
the network will not work.
The location of the site was picked because it is an existing facility. The proposed modification is part of
AT&T's network implementation plan to provide 4G LTE coverage in the Federal Way area. WVED
proposed installation of the antennas/ancillary equipment is intended to operate using the exist
equipment and infrastructure at the established site. installing LTE in another location would r s r 6 2012
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111 S Jackson St, 21d Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 342 9000
building a completely new site, thus doubling the presence of wireless facilities within the same quarter
mile area. There are no alternative sites that would provide the needed height to allow for the proper
functioning of the equipment. There are no multifamily, commercial, or industrial structures tall enough to
meet the required height coverage for this site. Alternative sites that would provide the needed height
coverage would mean that AT&T would need to propose a new wireless tower or utilization of a city light
pole and locate its antennas on it or locate on a new multifamily structure and increase its height — these
proposals would aesthetically be more detrimental to the neighborhood.
A new facility would not be less intrusive than what is being proposed. The proposed location not only will
provide the needed coverage for AT&T it will also lead to fewer adverse impacts on adjacent land uses.
Here, collocating the replacing the antennas contains the impacts of the additional antennas to a single
location, thus impacting fewer properties. In addition, utilizing the existing equipment lease area and
ground equipment further reduces impacts to other properties in the area by avoiding duplicate ground
installations at multiple locations, eliminating the need for extensive trenching between the existing
ground equipment and alternative locations.
In addition, the proposed facility is a passive use; there are no activities that will produce airborne
emissions, odor, vibration, heat, glare, or noxious/toxic materials.
The site will operate continually, 24 hours a day for seven days a week. The site will be unmanned,
requiring only frequent visits by maintenance personnel, typically once a month. Due to the limited
amount of traffic generated by the proposal, no off -site street improvements are required for this
application. The facility will not require water or wastewater facilities or contribute to erosion due to storm
water run-off.
The construction valuation is $15,000.
The above statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand City of Federal
Way is relying on them to make its decision.
Enclosed with this narrative you will find:
• Master Land Use Application
• Applicable Fees
• (8) copies of the site plan folded
• (8) copies of existing/proposed elevations folded
• Color & Materials Indicators (photos)
Please let me know if you require further information to process this application. Please feel free contact
me with any questions you may have or if you need additional items from me at (206)446-0448 or via
email atjPlanner
com.
Sincere
Sunny
Land UPacific vices
sausink(206)44
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AT&T MOBILITY - MODIFICATION TO EXISTING SITE BY UPRGRADING WITH LTE ANTENNAS AND
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Binding Site Plan
Boundary Line Adjustment
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Land Surface Modification
Lot Line Elimination
Preapplication Conference
Process I (Director=s Approval)
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Process V (Quasi -Judicial Rezone)
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Value of Existing Improvements
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Address: 16221 NE 72ND WAY, RTC 3
City/State: REDMOND, WA
Zip: 98052
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