Item 6 - Airtouch Cellular CUP Southerland Summit/Boca Raton Revervoir
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Job No. 51560.00 RECEIVED
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Planning JUL 2~. 1995
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Consultation CITY OF POWt,y
City Clerk CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
City of Poway
13202 poway Road
Poway, CA 92064
RE: AIRTOUCH CELLULAR CONDmONAL USE PERMlT APPLICATION
-SOUTHERLAND SUMMIT-/BOCA RATON RESERVOIR
To Whom It May Concern:
On behalf of AirTouch Cellular, we arc req,-n'1g a "Pre-Development Conference"
for a proposed cellular telecommunications facility on City-owned Pl()~ at the
- Boca Raton Reservoir, APN 2n-070-14.
The City Manager has requested said conference in advance of signing the permit
application on behalf of the property owner.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me.
Very truly youn,
];~I
Susan K. Lay
Planning Manager
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Enclosures
cc: Kevin McGee! AirTouch Cellular
J 8-8-95 -~d ~l~~tember 28, 1995. 4-0. Mayor Higginson absent.
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A~REEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
City Council for the City of Poway, hereinafter referred to as 'City' and
AI RTOUCH CELLULA~ hereinafter referred to as 'Proponent' enter into this
Agreement of Understanding based upon the fonowing facts:
Proponent owns or has an equitable interest in land described by tax Assessor's Parcel
Numberlsl ~7'7, 0'10 -1'/ . Proponent desires to develop this
property in accordance with the will of the City and without the expense of a protracted
development.
City is concerned that Proponent will create development plans unsatisfactory to City
and consume time and effort 01 City employees needlessly on unsatisfactory development
plans Imless City assists in directing Proponent.
Based upon the above-mentioned facts, Cily will grant Proponent a hearing prior to
filing any application for development upon the fonowing understanding:
a. City win render no decision with regards to any development proposal or part
thereof.
b. City win receive no evidence, specific in nature, in support of a particular
development plan.
c. City win make no representations that will obligate the City to render a decision
In favor of or against any development proposal or part thereof Proponent may
SUbsequently submit
d. . If any development proposal is subseque~tIy submitted, Proponent win proceed
at its sole and exclusive risk with tho understanding that City has made no
representaUons upon which Proponent may rely.
Dated: 7/19/'1.:5 Proponent: ~
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LOCATION OF PROPOSED
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PRE-DEVEWPMENT CONFERENCE WITH THE POW AY CITY COUNCIL
AIRTOUCH CELLULARlBOCA RATON RESERVOIR CELL SITE
("Southerland Summit")
September 19, 1995
I. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY---Types of Providers
A. Cellular
B. Expanded Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR]
C. Personal Communication Services [PeS]
II. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
A. Federal--Federal Communications Commission [FCC]
B. State--Califomia Public Utilities Commission [CPUC]
(Map Act exclusion (section 66412-j)
C. Local Review--Use Permits or by right
III. HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
A. Types of Facilities
1. Mobile Telephone Switching Office [MTSO] --- routes calls from cell to
cell and from cells to land line phones by computer
2. Cell Site
a. Types of Supports
(I) Building/other structure
(2) Monopole
b. Types of Antennas
(1) Omni-directional ("whip")
(2) Directional ("panel")--includes both analog and
digital/CDMA
(3) Digital/microwave ("dish")
B. Technical Characteristics
1. Line-of-Sight
2. Low Power, High Frequency (cellular operates on frequencies fonnerly
assigned to UHF television channels)
3. 2-3 mile radius
IV. HOW SITES COME ON-LINE
A. Determination of Site Needs---Capacity, Coverage
B. Analysis of Location Options
V. TYPICAL USERS
A. Businesses
B. Residential Customers
C. Fleet users
D. Public Service/Safety Agencies: police, fIre, medical, etc.
VI. PLANNING ISSUES
A. Safety-EMFIRF
B. Visual Impact (close-up vs. far away)
C. Permit Conditions
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ha. role does cellular play jn your communj.y' AIRTOUCH"
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Cellular gives people the freedom to be in touch whenever PROVIDING PERSONAl SECURITY
they want from almost anywhere they go. By using airwaves For anyone on the road, cellular service brings peace of mind.
instead of wires to carry conversations or information, cellular When lost ar running lote, cellular customers can eose the worry
improves public safety, gives people the security of knowing wi1l1 a phone coil. Cellular service alsa provides an instant link ta
help is iust a phone coli oway and helps people be family ond friends. Mony paren~ today carry cellular phones so
more productive. they can be reoched quickly by their children or bobysitter. For
IS CEllUlAR SAFE? health reasons, many older adul~ are equipping their cars with
cellular service. Other people choose to carry
AirTouch Cellular, 1I1e new name for Pac Tel a phone at night ar if they are traveling in
Cellular, operotes 0 network of cellular ontennas unfamiliar areos to ensure that help is only a
that sends and receives rodio signols to and phone call away.
from cellular phones. B01l1 the antennas and IMPROVING PUBliC SAFETY
1I1e phones comply with the stringent safety
standards set through a rigorous process. These Repar~ by cellular customers of acciden~,
Standards are set by 1I1e Institute of Electrical drunk drivers and other road dangers help law
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the Americon enforcement and rescue personnel reach the
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and 1I1e scene as quickly as possible. Cellular saves
Natianal Council on Radiation Protection and lives. Each year hundreds of 1I10usands of
Meosuremen~ (NCRP), an independent organi- 911 calls are made by cellular "Samaritans"
zation chartered by Congress. who use their phones to help others. Many
HOW CEllUlAR WORKS drivers acrass the country use cellular
callboxes to report car trouble when they
When a cellular coli is made it must travel break down on the highway. And, when
across areas divided into" cells." As a baton is '" natural disaster strikes, cellular carriers like
passed in a relay race, a cellular call is handed AirTouch lend a hand by loaning cellular
fram one cell to an01l1er using a netwark of phones and sometimes deploying temporary
low-power radio transmitters and receivers that portable cell sites to assist community
allow conversations to be carried over airwaves agencies in 1I1e recovery process.
without being interrupted. The network is corefully engineered to HElPING PEOPlE BE MORE PRODUmVE
provide excellent call quality and reliable service. To ensure colis
get carried wherever people go, 1I1e right cell site locations must be Since service began in 1I1e United States in 1983, cellular has
chosen. AirTouch is committed to warking wi1l1 the communities it become an invaluable business tool. The instant link to
serves to address both lond use cancerns and the needs of the customers and calleagues gives many cellular users 0 competitive
general public. advantage. From large companies to sole-proprietorships, cellular
is now part of 1I1e daily rautine of millions of people nationwide.
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hat does research say about cellular sa'ety1 AIRTOUCH"
Communications
NUMEROUS STUDIES lOOK EXTENSIVE RESEARCH USED
AT EMISSIONS TO SET SAFETY STANDARDS
Mare than 6,000 related studies of electromagnetic fields Early safety standards were adopted in 1966, and then updated in
have been conducted over the past 40 years. Some of these 1974, 1982 ond 1992. Periodic review and revision ensures that
studies focused on the frequencies and low power at which the most up-to-date informafton and sophisftcoted research
cellular phones operate. This research shows no link between techniques are incorporated into the standards.
concer and the specific type of radiafton fram cellular which is SaENnR[AD~SORYRESEAR[H
low power, Ultra High Frequency (UHF - the same as
television signals). GROUP FORMED
Scienftsts rauftnely study all sources of electromagneftc energy to
Findings fram hundreds of studies and research papers an the determine whether there are any patential effects an human health.
general subject of emissions published during the past two Three experts from the fields of epidemiology, toxicology ond radio
years also give na cause for concern over exposure to cellular frequency physics make up the Scienftfic Advisory Graup an Cellular
emissions that are within the established safety standards. Telephone Research. This group is conducftng 0 comprehensive
research program to address gaps in the exisftng research.
The findings from future research will be reviewed by a body of
independent, world.c1ass scientists. Representoftves from the
Harvard University Center far Risk Analysis are overseeing the
review process. The research program is expected to take three to
five years and cost between $15 ond $25 million. The cellular
industry will contribute funding far this effort through a blind trust to
ensure impartiality.
FUTURE RESEARCH TOPICS
Future research will examine the effects of RF exposure on large
groups af people naftonwide using portable phones. Another study
will look at RF absorpfton rates and the length of ftme someone
spends talking on a cellular phone. The industry will conftnue to
explore the emissions issues as new technologies such os digital
cellular ond PCS services are introduced. Ongoing studies will be
conducted under 0 wide range of condiftons to ensure that
numerous exposure scenarios are evaluated.
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ow safe are cellular .ransmjssjon sj.es1 AIRToucw
Communications
CElLUlAR TRANSMISSION SITES POW(R lmlS fROM Towm
Cellular Imnsmission sites toke many forms. Generally the
antennas on 0 cellular facility are locoted at ar near the top. 500,000
Transmission sites generally emit between 100 to 1,000 watts UHF TV Tower . '.... _..... ,_..... ,... ~~. ~:.r~.g.~.._....... -.. '. ". 5 Million Watts
on antenna farms
of power. This is 0 fraction of the up to 5 million watts emitted FMRaclioTower ....................100,000 Watts
by television towers and the up to 100,000 watts from radio AM RudioTower .........50,OOOWatts
stofton towers. Palice&FireSlationlowm ....500Walls
Becouse of the way cell sites work, cellular emissions are negli. Cellular lowe, ,.100'1000 Watts or Less
Acfuol Powe,
~rl:on& )Jk.,c'IAlell\
gible in the area direc~y underneath the cell site and decrease
rapidly os you move away from the site. (Soulce:CellulorTelewmmunicaffonslndu5tryA55ofiaiion)
SOURCE: federal (oromuniralions Commi5sion
(EXtepto5indicated)
CELl SITE LOCATIONS
Cell site locations must be carefully selected to provide customers with "Measurements that have been made around typical cellular base
uninterrupted service. Cell sites are often locoted atop office buildings, stations have shawn that ground-level power densities are well
water towers, television towers and even church steeples, schools ar below limits recammended by currently accepted RF and
stadium light towers. Cellular companies adhere to stringent rules set microwave safety standards." Federal Communications
by the Federol Communicotions Commission and the Federol Aviation Commission; January /993
Administration governing the construcfton, maintenance and safety of SAFETY MARGIN BUILT IN
cell sites. Cell sites are built to withstand earthquakes and in fact,
hove provided very valuable service during emergencies coused by Agencies outside the cellular industry set standards to protect the
natural disasters. AirTouch is committed to working with the commu. public from excessive exposure to rodio emissions. These orgonizo'
niftes it serves to address land use concerns and public needs. ftons include the Institute of Electricol and Electronic Engineers
POWER LEVELS AND PROXIMITY (IEEE), the Americon Noftonol Standards Institute (ANSI) and the
Noftonol Council on Rodiofton Protecfton and Measurements
Most cellular signals are brood cost from heights overoging 60 feet or (NCRP), on independent argonizofton chartered by Congress.
more in the air. Becouse rodio frequency energy decreases power Cellular transmission sites operote at levels below the most
rapidly the farther you get from the transmission point, overoge signal stringent safety requirements, and companies are mandated to
strength on the ground is extremely low. comply with these requirements.
When mulftple cell sites are used to cover one area the cells become Beyond being stringent, these emission exposure standards also
smaller in size. As cell site coveroge gets smaller, even less power is hove on extra safety margin built in . - increasing it by 0 foctar of
generoted by both the transmission/receiver fociliftes and the phones SO. That makes the exposure standard levels even lower.
communicating with those facilities. Power levels also need to be low Standards are conftnuolly reviewed to account for new research
to reduce interference with neighbaring cell sites. As 0 result, cellular findings and modified when appropriate.
emissions are typicolly well below current safety standards.
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ow sa'e are portable cellular telephones1 AIRToucw
Communications
The cel/ular safety question has been raised about cel/ular RESEARCH IS ONGOING
facilities and the portable telephones used for placing cel/ular Whenever new technologies are inlroduced in our society, scientists
colis. The two issues are quite different. Telephone manufac- roufinely study them to determine whether there are any potenfiol
turers are responsible for ensuring that their products meet 01/ effects on human health. All sources of eleClromogneHc energy are
safety requirements, whereas cel/ular service providers must studied under 0 wide ronge of condiHons to ensure that the safety
ensure their facilities comply with the stringent standards. standards for exposure are occurotely set. The cellular industry is
RESEARCH FINDS funding oddiHonol research to further address any
public concern over the effects of ernissions from
CELlUlAR PHONES cellular phones. A Scienfific Advisory Group was
COMPlY WITH formed to oversee the direcHon of future research
and ensure that it fills any gaps in exisfing research.
STANDARDS The Harvard University Center for Risk Analysis is
Dr. Om Ghondi has performed in overseeing the review process.
depth studies of the obsorpfion by
the human head of rodio frequency Future research will examine the effects of rodiofre-
energy from cellular phones. Dr. quency (RF) exposure on large groups of people
Ghondi, on IEEE fellow, has studied nofionwide using portable phones. Another study will
RF engineering and bioeleClromog- "There's on abundance of scien. look at RF obsorpHon rotes and the length of Hme
nefics for over 20 years, holds seven tilic data rimt is germane to the someone spends using 0 cellular phone. The industry
question of the safety of cellulor
patents and has published over 200 telephones, and there is nothing will confinue to explore emissions issues os new
research pieces on related subjects. in the database Ihot impugns the wireless technologies are introduced.
His research shows that rodio safety of these devices."
frequency exposure from portable Don Justesen, Ph.D, CAR KITS FURTHER liMIT
cellular phones, at peak levels, is Professor of Neuropsychology EXPOSURE TO CEllUlAR
below the ANSI/IEEE safety Universily of Kansas School of Medicine EMISSIONS
standards. His research was funded Research Career Scientist, VA Medical
by the Nofionollnsfitutes of Health, Center, Kansas Cily, Missouri If customers sfill hove concerns about using 0
o group of government agencies February 1994 portable phone they con use 0 car kit with 0 hands'
including the Nofionol Cancer free feature. With 0 cor kit, the portable phone is
Insfitute and the NofionollnsHtute of placed in 0 cradle. The customer's voice is picked up
Environmental Health Sciences that serve os the research arm of by 0 remote microphone. In this way, the phone and its antenna
the U.s. Deportment of Health and Human Services. are not located near the user customer. We recommend that our
customers use this feature for added driving safety.
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MANY ORGANIZATIONS PlAY A ROlE IN CEllUlAR SAFETY HOW ARE STANDARDS SET?
Agencies outside the cellular industry set standards to protect the public from excessive
exposure to radio emissions. These organizations include the Institute of Electrical Step 1: Experts view
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), the American Natianal Standards Institute hundreds of independently
(ANSI) and the Natianal Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements conducted studies.
(NCRPl on independent organization chartered by Congress.
ANSI is a non-profit, privately funded organization. In association with the IEEE, ANSI Step 2: Relevant sludies
evaluates the potential for biological effects fram sources of electromagnetic energy. More undergo engineering and
than 120 engineers, doctors and scientists with diverse backgrounds in physics, biology, biological validation.
engineering and medicine participate in the stondards-setting pracess. Participants also A range of conditions is used
to determine what consititutes
come from acodemio, government and private laboratories. safe exposure levels.
The cellulor industry uses the ANSI guidelines because they are scientifically based, widely
accepted and opplicoble to the general population os well os to workers. Beyond being Step 3: Proposed safe
stringent, these emission exposure standards were established with an extra safety margin exposure levels ore voted on
built in . . increasing it by 0 factor of 50. Cellulor trans. by the full committee to gel
mission sites operote at levels below the most rigorous o range of views ond
agreement. This ensures
safety requirements and companies are mandated by the Beyond being that safe exposure levels are
FCC to comply with these requirements. Standards are based an a consensus of
stringent, these experts, and not 0 single
continually reviewed to account for new research findings emission exposure study or viewpoint.
and modified when opprapriote. standards were
established with on
The National Council on Radiation Protection and extro safety margin
Measurements (NCRPl, and the International Radiation built in. Cellular Step 4: Safe exposure levels
Protection Association (lRPA) have also evaluated biologicol operotes at levels ore further reduced by 0
below the most factor of 50 (far general
effects of rodio emissions. These arganizotions have stringent safety public exposure) to pravide
published guidelines regarding safe exposure levels from low on additional safety margin.
requirements and
powered transmitters such os cellular facilities. Under every companies ore
published guideline, cellulor site emissions comply with and mandated by the
are often well below the solety thresholds established. FCC to comply with Step 5: Safe exposure levels
these requirements. ore published and adapted or
referenced by the Federal
Communications Commission.
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CEllUlAR SAFETY CREDENTIAlS
Cellular safety experts have a broad ronge of scienfific credenfials.
They specialize in areas such as bioelectromagnefics, radiology and
radiafion safety, neurology, human oncology, neuropsychology,
toxicology, radio frequency sciences and electrical engineering.
These experts are qualified to review, conduct research and render
opinions on the effects of cellular radio emissions.
The fallowing individuals are renown experts on the Arthur W. Guy, Ph.D.
issue of cellular emissions and safety: Bioelectromognetics Research Laboratory
University of Washington Center of Bioengineering
Eleanor Adair, Ph.D. (206) 486-6439
John B. Pierce Foundation Loborotories
Yale laboratories Don Justesen, Ph.D.
(203) 562-9901 Professor of Neuropsychology,
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Jerrold Bushburg, Ph.D. Research Center Scienfist, VA Medicol Center
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology Kansas City, Missouri
University of California, Davis Medicol Center (816) 861.4700 Exl. 3466
(916) 734.5620
Carl H. Sulton, M.D.
Dr. Om Ghandi Professor of Neurological Surgery
Professor and Chairman Electrical Engineering Deportment Professor of Physico I Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Utah Medicol College of Wisconsin
RF Scienfist Spinal Cord Injury Service
Contact Lorry Weist, University of Utah News Service, VA Medicol Center, 5000 W. Nofionol Avenue
(801) 581.3242 Milwaukee, WI 53295
(414) 384.2000
W hat would you say to reassure concerned cellular
customers? "Base your opinion an the weight of evidence
reviewed by the scientists who set the standards and know the
material intimately." Arthur W. Guy, Ph.D.
RF EMISSIONS ARE COMMON
IN OUR WORLD
like all electrical devices, cellular facilities and telephones
produce electromagne~c fields (EMFs) or emissions that ore
present with any electric current. Emissions are found
throughout nature and ore even produced by chemical interac.
tions within the human body.
RF EMISSION SOURCES IONIZING VERSUS NON.IONIZING
We are exposed to a variety of natural and manillade EMF EMISSIONS
sources every day. Sunlight and fault lines are natural sources, The emissions from cellular towers and cellular telephones are
while man-made sources include electric blankets, hair dryers, a form of electromagne~c energy known as "non-ionizing."
blenders, electric razors, digital clock radios, television and This is the same kind of energy generated by ordinary light
computer displays, power lines, police and fire department and television signals and does nat appear to negatively affect
radios, as well as commercial and ham radio signals and biological ~ssues. It is very different from ionizing energy,
television signals, which must be strang enough to such as xiays or ultra-vialet rays, that can change the
penetrate buildings. chemical makeup of materials and body cells. Sunburn is one
effect of ionizing energy.
RF EMISSIONS VARY BY TYPE
Emissions also differ on the basis of power level and radio
signal frequency or band. Cellular emissions are nan-ionizing
and low power, ar similar in characteris~c to the UHF
frequency broadcast to your television.