TO: Chair and Members of the Design Review Committee
THRU: Chad Ortlieb, Principal Planner
FROM: Arlen Beck, Associate Planner
1. SUBJECT
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A request for a new wireless colocation facility for AT&T on the rooftop of the existing Elks Lodge building, 211 E. Chapman Avenue (Design Review No. 5152-24).
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2. SUMMARY
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The applicant proposes to install a new rooftop colocation wireless communication facility at the existing Elks Lodge building in the Old Towne Orange Historic District to increase overall coverage, capacity, and call quality.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approval by the Design Review Committee with staff recommended conditions.
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4. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Applicant: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T Mobility), Sonal Thakur
Owner: Orange Elks Lodge Building Association, Robert Wilson (Elks VP)
Property Location: 211 E. Chapman Avenue
General Plan Designation: Old Towne Mixed Use-15S, 6-15 du/ac; Max. 0.6 FAR
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Zoning Classification: Old Towne Mixed Use Spoke Street-15S (OTMU-15S)
Existing Development: Elks Lodge Building
Associated Application: Minor Site Plan Review No. 1175-24.
Previous DRC Project Review: None.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The major exterior components of this project include:
* Remove the existing abandoned 3-foot by 3-foot Fibergalss Reinforced Polyester (FRP) enclosure and replace with a new 6-foot by 6-foot FRP enclosure matching existing height.
* Install three 4-foot panel antennas (one per sector) and three 31-inch panel antennas (one per sector) all within the proposed FRP enclosure.
* Install six remote radio units (RRU) and three surge suprression devices (Raycap) on the rooftop at the proposed roof mounted H-frame.
* Install two Global Positioning System (GPS) antennas onto the existing abandoned rooftop chimney.
* Install a new cable tray from point of connection (POC) to the equipment lease area.
6. EXISTING SITE
The site is developed with the two-story Elks Lodge ...
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