CC 05-07-19 Study Session #1 Sports Center Cell Tower PresentationCupertino Sports Center Cell Tower
Application Nos. EXC-2014-14, DP-2014-09, &
ASA-2014-14
City Council Study Session
Recommended Action
Provide comments, and facilitate
a community engagement forum.
Discussion
●The Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)
●“Shot Clock”
●1996 Telecommunications Act
●Cannot deny permits based on health
concerns over RF emissions, if facility
meets FCC standards.
Discussion
●General Plan: Community Vision 2015 –2040
●INF-6.2.3: City Facilities. Encourage leasing of City sites to
expand access to telecommunications services. Develop
standards for the incorporation of telecommunications
systems and public use.
●The Wireless Facilities Master Plan
●Encourages new structures in Non-Residential Locations
●Provides siting and design guidance
●Chapter 19.136: Wireless Communications Facilities
●Sets process and design standards
Location ●Cupertino Sports
Center.
●Approximately 205’
from closest residential
property.
●Within AT&T
“underserved” area.
●De Anza College and
Union Church of
Cupertino considered.
Existing and Proposed Coverage
Design ●80’ monopine
●Camouflaged as an
artificial tree
●Antennae at 60’-70’
●Enclosed facility
Radio Frequency & Noise
●Meets FCC Standards
●Noise Standards meet Municipal
Code
Technology Information Communication Commission
●Reviewed application on April 3, 2019.
●FCC regulations for safety were met and
community outreach was completed
Community Outreach
●Webpage
●Farmers Market
●Courtesy Notice to Property Owners
and Sports Center Membership
●Pop-up Table at Sports Center
Next Steps
●Planning Commission:May 28, 2019,
project presented for review and
consideration.
●City Council:TBD, subsequent review
and consideration of draft lease.
Noise Standards
Land Use at
Point of Origin
Daytime
7 am to
10 pm
Nighttime
10 pm to 7
am
Residential 60 dBA 50 dBA
Nonresidential 65 55
●48.9 dBA for property
to the north
●43.1 dBA for property
to east