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ENG2021-0218 Combined Permit Decision 02.15.2022I/Ic. 18y" CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • ENGINEERING DIVISION ENGINEERING & PLANNING DIVISION COMBINED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES PERMIT and RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT Project: AT & T Wireless — Small Wireless Facility — 20901 76th Ave. W File Number: ENG2021-0218 Date of Application: (Resubmittal) December 17, 2021 Date of Decision: February 15, 2022 Reviewed By: Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager Robert S. English, Acting Public Works Director I. INTRODUCTION The proposal is to locate a small wireless communications facility on a replacement wood utility pole owned by Snohomish County PUD at Location Preference 4, as described in the December 17, 2021, resubmittal and June 14, 2021, original application packages, attached. A. Application 1. Owner/Applicant: AT & T/Mastec Network Solutions 2. Site Location: In the Right -of -Way adjacent to 20901 76th Ave W. 'llc. 10j CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION all 1110KV10]C1C41207117e1131LTA 1I1►1=I1►iltI1►11111:11►ce10]DI161 to] ►1 B. Attachments 1. Edmonds Cover Letter 06.14.2021 2. Edmonds Code Compliance Narrative 06.14.2021 3. Right -of -Way (ROW) Construction Permit Application (Application Attachment A) 06.14.2021 4. ROW Construction Drawings (Application Attachment B) 06.14.2021 5. ROW Traffic Control Plan (Application Attachment B-2) 06.14.2021 6. Letter of Authorization from Mastec (Application Attachment C) 06.14.2021 7. Letter from Snohomish County PUD (Application Attachment D) 06.14.2021 8. Proof of Compliance with FCC Standards (Application Attachment E) 06.14.2021 9. Photo Simulations of Proposed SWF Original Submittal (Application Attachment F) 06.14.2021 10. Comparative Coverage Maps 06.14.2021 11. Notice of Incomplete Application 06.24.2021 12. Applicant Email RESUB 1 12.17.2021 13. Response Letter RESUB 1 12.17.2021 14. Edmonds Code Compliance Narrative RESUB 1 12.17.2021 15. Construction Drawings RESUB 1 12.17.2021 16. Photo Simulations RESUB 1 12.17.2021 17. Notice of Incomplete Application 12.23.2021 18. Email from Wireless Policy Group 1.03.2022 19. Email from City 01.10.2022 20. Email from Wireless Policy Group 01.13.2022 21. Email from City 01.24.2022 22. Email from City 02.10.2022 23. Email from Wireless Policy Group 02.10.2022 II. REVIEW Part I. Wireless Communication Facilities Permit Application The City has reviewed the December 17, 2021 wireless communication facilities permit resubmittal application package, comprised of: response letter, construction drawings, photo simulations, and code compliance narrative. Per applicant email submission dated December 17, 2021, all referenced attachments not included on December 17, 2021, are 'hC. 18y\3 CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • ENGINEERING DIVISION unchanged from the original application submitted June 14, 2021. The application resubmittal and original application (collectively, "the application") are incorporated into this permit by this reference and are part of this permit, regardless of whether they are attached. Part II. Right -of -Way Construction Permit Application The application was reviewed in combination with right-of-way construction permit application #ENG2021-0218, which included a traffic control plan. The proposed facility location is located within the City right-of-way and requires use of the right-of-way to complete the desired installation. As such, and consistent with Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.50 and Title 18, a right-of-way construction permit is required prior to performing any work within the city right-of-way. The right-of-way construction permit application #ENG2021-0218 is incorporated into this permit by this reference and is part of this permit, regardless of whether it is attached. III. DECISION ❑ Approved ® APPROVED with conditions ❑ Denied Part I. Wireless Communications Facilities Permit The application establishes that the proposed installation at Location Preference 4 complies with the city's aesthetic requirements and design standards codified in ECDC 20.50, subject to the following conditions: 1. Reduce the size of the equipment enclosure from 4.442 cubic feet to a maximum size of 4.0 cubic feet and mount it no more than 6 inches from the pole to comply with ECDC 20.50.130.D.4.b: "To the extent technically feasible, antennas and equipment located within a unified enclosure shall not exceed four cubic feet ... The unified enclosure may not be placed more than six inches from the surface of 'hC. 18y\3 CITY OF EDMONDS 121 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020 Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa.gov DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT • ENGINEERING DIVISION the pole, unless a further distance is technically required and confirmed in writing by the pole owner." The size of AT&T's proposed unified enclosure depicted on sheet A-6 is 4.442 cubic feet. If a maximum size of 4.0 cubic feet is not technically feasible, please so indicate in a declaration. 2. Reduce the total number of conduit that will be on the pole to comply with the three conduit maximum of ECDC 20.50.130.D.4.d: "The number of conduit shall be minimized to the number technically necessary to accommodate a small wireless facility and shall not increase the number of conduit on an existing pole to more than three conduit." AT&T's proposal shows three new conduit plus an existing conduit for a total of four. Either combine the two 1.5 inch conduit into one, work with SNPUD to combine conduit, or otherwise reduce the number of conduit to comply with the code. 3. Reduce the size of the 18-inch standoff brackets so that the bracket is the minimum size necessary to accommodate the conduit and required PUD buffer. ECDC 20.50.130.D.4.e: "The visual effect of the small wireless facility on all other aspects of the appearance of the wooden pole shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible." 4. The replacement pole shall be located to comply with the applicable laws referenced in ECDC 20.50.130.C.4: "Replacement poles, new poles, and all equipment shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), city construction and sidewalk clearance standards, and state and federal regulations in order to provide a clear and safe passage within the rights -of -way." Part II. Rieht-of-Wav Construction Permit Right -of -Way (ROW) Construction Permit ENG2021-0218 has been approved, providing authorization to physically construct/install a small wireless facility within the City right- of-way. A separate permit document has been issued to AT& T and Mastec Network Solutions for this purpose. All work within the City right-of-way shall be performed prior to the expiration date indicated on the permit (6 months from the date of issuance). In addition, it is noted that the proposed project includes work to be performed by Snohomish County PUD (SNPUD). Work performed by SNPUD is subject to the conditions of this permit.