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AGENDA
CITY OF DOVER BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WEDNESDAY – April 18, 2012 9:00 AM – CITY HALL
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF March 21, 2012 MEETING
NEW BUSINESS
Applicant #V-12-02:
200 Plaza Drive, Cellco Partnership, LLC has requested a variance from the requirements of
Article 4 §4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the height of buildings for the R-8 Zone.
Subject property is zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone). The owner of record is State of
Delaware.
ADJOURN
29 Del.C. § 10004(e)(2)
THE AGENDA ITEMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS,
INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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CITY OF DOVER
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
March 21, 2012
A Regular Meeting of the City of Dover Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, March
21, 2012 at 9:00 AM with Chairman Sheth presiding. Members present were, Mr. Sheth, Mr.
Senato, Mr. Keller, Mr. Hufnal and Colonel Ericson.
Staff members present were Mrs. Townshend, Ms. Cornwell, Ms. Metsch and Mr. Rodriguez.
Also present was Mr. Conny Malmberg and Mr. Doug Liberman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Hufnal moved to approve the agenda as submitted, seconded by Mr. Senato and the motion
was unanimously carried 5-0.
APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
OF JANUARY 18, 2012
Mr. Keller stated that he would first like to clarify that he was not in attendance at the January
18, 2012 Board of Adjustment meeting; however, in reviewing the minutes he would note on
Page 1 under representatives fourth paragraph beginning with Ms. Cornwell; it stated “the legal
notice was published in the Delaware State Newspaper on January 12, 2012.” That date would
not have provided for the minimum of ten (10) days’ notice to the public; however, he had
clipped a copy of the public legal notice from the newspaper on which it is noted that this
publication was ran January 8, 2012 which would be in compliance with the ten (10) day notice.
Mr. Keller further stated on Page 2, while again he was not in attendance; however, is starts with
“Mrs. Diehl stated that in the packet there is a “phot” he would presume that this would either be
“plot” or “photograph” as opposed to “phot.”
Mr. Keller further stated that at the top of that same page the minutes are dated January 18, 2011
he presumes this should be 2012.
Mr. Keller further stated that in paragraph 5 starting with “responding to Mr. Sheth, Mrs. Diehl
replied that Mr. Lloyd wanted to spruce up the sign and add the LDG message center.” All other
language is the LED which he feels the latter should be.
Mr. Keller further stated at the top of Page 3 upper right hand corner the date is noted as January
18, 2011 which should be January 18, 2012.
Mr. Keller further stated at the bottom of this same page next to last paragraph beginning with
“Colonel Ericson moved to approve variance applicant #V-12-01” it ends with saying “seconded
by Mr. Hufnal and the motion was unanimously carried 5-0; however, he was not in attendance
so this should be represented by 4-0.
APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING MINUTES
OF JANUARY 18, 2012
Mr. Senato moved to approve the regular Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of January 18,
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2012, as amended, seconded by Mr. Hufnal and the motion was unanimously carried 5-0.
OPENING REMARKS CONCERNING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Mrs. Townshend presented to the audience the policies and procedures that would be followed
during these hearings.
Mrs. Townshend stated that because there is no public hearing required for this application, there
is no mailing required; however, we placed an ad in the paper on March 4, 2012 to state that the
Board would be meeting to review this old business matter.
OLD BUSINESS
Applicant #V-11-08:
508 S. State St., Yozima, LLC was granted a variance from the requirements of Article 4 §4.13
of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the permitted lot coverage at the Board of Adjustment
meeting of August 17, 2011.
Subject property is zoned RGO, SWPOZ Tier 3, and H. The Tax Parcel ID # is ED05-077.09-
03-70.00-000. The owner of record is Yozima, LLC.
Representative: Mr. Conny Malmberg, Attorney Representing the Applicant; and Mr. Doug
Liberman, Larson Engineering.
Mrs. Townshend stated that in your packet you have a memorandum from me as well as the
August 17, 2011 Report issued to the Board of Adjustment and the minutes from the August 17,
2011 Board of Adjustment meeting. You also have a letter dated February 21, 2012 from the
applicant.
Mrs. Townshend stated that she would provide a brief overview of the application.
Colonel Ericson stated that before you begin, he has some concerns. We should not be having a
meeting. We vote on a variance, which we did in August 2011 and we said yes, now if we had
said no, for one year they could not bring up this subject again. We said yes and the contractor
has to do what is agreed upon within one (1) year or we have to do it again. He does not see
where there is a legal basis for having this meeting. As far as trying to determine what we meant
in our motion, it is very clear. During discussion and the meeting minutes of August 2011, we
stated that “we wanted pavement area done with pavers.” Then, at the end of the meeting, the
Staff comments stated that “the motion should include that requirement.” The motion is very
clear and had a requirement in it. He does not understand where there is a misunderstanding.
Mr. Sheth stated that since we published the meeting and gave the dates to the applicant, we will
proceed with the meeting. We will also ask Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor, for his comments.
Colonel Ericson stated that we can’t go back and change something that we have already
approved and part of that motion was that there would be pavers.
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Mr. Rodriguez questioned if the variance expired after one (1) year? Responding to Mr.
Rodriguez, Mrs. Townshend stated that it did not expire. The issue, and she consulted with the
Deputy City Solicitor on this was about what the proper protocol would be. In the testimony
given in the application submission and the testimony at the meeting, they talked about having an
area of pervious pavers which ultimately was not included in the construction. At this point, we
need to get that issue resolved. She talked with Mr. Pepper, Deputy City Solicitor, and he stated
that the only way that this could be considered would be to bring it back to the Board.
Colonel Ercison stated that it already has been back to the board. If you read Mr. Hufnal’s
motion when he moved, it reduced the amount of impervious cover and it was discussed in the
minutes. That is what the Staff recommended and what we agreed to in our motion. It has
already been decided, so why are we meeting again on the same topic? How can we go back and
amend something that we have already approved, especially within that one (1) year timeframe?
Mr. Rodriguez stated that the change from the applicant and the Staff recommendation is what is
being considered today.
Colonel Ericson stated that the Staff recommended it; however, we passed a motion that stated
you had to put it in based on Staff recommendations.
Mr. Hufnal stated that he feels that his motion was very clear; however, he would like to hear
what they have to say as to why it was changed versus what we had approved. Responding to
Mr. Hufnal, Colonel Ericson questioned how could we go back and change something that we
are supposed to leave alone for a year.
Mr. Hufnal stated that it does not state that we have to change it we can stick to our ruling.
However, he would like to hear why they did not provide the things that we had approved.
Colonel Ericson questioned if it would be legal to go back and change something during this year
period when we are not supposed to? Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mr. Rodriguez stated that
Staff’s recommendation and your order previously has not been completely complied with, they
made changes and that is the reason for this hearing today because of that change.
Colonel Ericson questioned if this should then be a different variance? Responding to Colonel
Ericson, Mrs. Townshend stated that the one (1) year timeframe indicates that if you have denied
a variance they cannot apply for that same variance.
Colonel Ericson stated that if we approve it, they have one (1) year to do it. That does not mean
that we go back and change everything. Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mrs. Townshend stated
that at this point, they constructed the site differently than what was presented during the
variance application and they want to keep it that way rather than changing it to what you saw.
Mr. Sheth stated that the purpose of this hearing is to hear from the City Solicitor on what it is
that we can legally do and if we deny the variance, they cannot come before this Board again for
one (1) year; however, they can always come back within a year for any other reasons, this is the
question.
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Mr. Senato stated that on August 17, 2011 everything was approved, a motion was made based
on what the applicant presented on August 17, 2011 and his understanding is that they have one
(1) year. He feels that we would be setting a precedence if we approve something for an
applicant and then prior to the year being up whether it is denied or approved, then this is going
to set a precedence where anyone else can come in wanting to make a change.
Mrs. Townshend stated that she would like to make a clarification of why it is coming back this
way. In the motion made by the Board, it gives general reference to the removal of the ramp, the
revised landscaping, reducing the amount of impervious cover, and needing to submit the revised
Final Plan. It does not explicitly state that the pavers are part of that. If you recall, the pavers,
even though they are pervious, because there is not an agreed upon calculation, still count toward
the lot coverage. They did not exceed the lot coverage what she feels happened is that it is not
explicitly stated in the motion that the variance is predicated on having the pavers even though it
is clear from the discussion of the Board. The issue becomes was that implicitly part of the
motion. It is really a clarification of the motion because in discussion with the applicant of why
is there asphalt and not pavers, what was relayed to her was that this was a part of the
requirements and it still counted as impervious cover so it was a change they made. She wanted
clarification from the Board that either it was or it wasn’t a change that would have been
permitted under the variance. She did not feel that it was.
Colonel Ericson stated that he looked at the testimony and the minutes and it would seem to him
that this is what we talked about the whole meeting and is why we put that in there. There was
no discussion from the applicant that this would be a problem.
Mr. Keller stated he feels that an important point that Mrs. Townshend stated is that the motion
to approve, the first statement is based upon the testimony received today. There were exhibits
during the course of that variance application hearing which represented paver’s not hot mix for
that question. The testimony itself by Mr. Liberman and I quote “The existing asphalt is being
removed and pavers are being put in in that area. This product is a porous concrete product that
allows grass to grow up through; however, more importantly; it allows water to run through the
area.” His reaction to the testimony that day was that this was a positive selling point. That was
the testimony and the motion based on that testimony was to approve the request with the
exhibits presented to this Board showing the pavers as well as the testimony. Even if you go
back one or two years ago, there were exhibits showing the type of pavers and this represented to
him just a disregard for what was approved and what was planned.
Mr. Sheth asked Mr. Rodriguez if it was legal to conduct business and his impression was that it
is, so you can ask the applicant these questions. Responding to Mr. Sheth, Mr. Rodriguez stated
that he feels that it is legal. If you look at the variance recommendations that the Staff made in
Paragraph 2 that was not complied with. This is pointed out in the memorandum from Mrs.
Townshend and is what you need to hear today. It has been paved over even though it is
considered impervious anyway and not left as recommended by Staff previously.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that he feels that if you do not clarify it then later on someone could come
back and say well you paved it over and it was in the directive that you couldn’t pave it over you
had to leave it like it was and you have not followed what Staff and what the Board decided and
this is what needs to be clarified today.
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Mr. Sheth questioned if any member had a conflict of interest and there was none.
Mr. Malmberg stated that he will confess he did not get a chance the review the old minutes.
The variance request that was heard last year was one where we were trying to achieve as much
pervious coverage as possible to get the percentage of request down as low as possible. One of
the things that we proposed at that variance hearing was to come in with pervious pavers which
in most cases, are considered pervious surfaces. Mrs. Townshend, if he recalls at that hearing
stated, “she was unsure if it counted as impervious surface or not and that she would have to get
an opinion from Jared Adkins.” One of our proposals as far as saw cutting this and changing that
was to reduce our number by putting in these pavers. It was something that we affirmatively
suggested and basically the response at the hearing and response after the hearing by the Staff
was we are not going to let you count that as pervious surface. We have not paved over where
the pavers were or paved anything. What we did not do is cut-out blacktop and put in pavers
which really did not work very well anyway to try and achieve a higher number because we did
not have to do that to achieve the approved number. We were here asking this Board for a
number, a variance from the eight-five (85) percent lot cover area ratio. We meet the approved
variance that this Board granted last time around. We are not asking for anything greater. We
also agree that a hearing is not required today because we are within the ratios that were
requested last time around.
Mr. Malmberg further stated that Mr. Townshend suggested that we have this hearing because it
was unclear whether or not pavers were a condition of approval regardless of whether or not we
met the impervious surface coverage ratio that we requested. The variance we requested is very
straightforward and very simple. We wanted a variance from the 85% to 89.1% that was
approved. In your report, it says that we are requesting 89.1% and 88.2% was approved. Those
numbers are reversed. We are actually requesting less impervious surface today then you
granted. We are requesting a lower variance then you already approved. The pavers were a side
issue and something that we came up with that really aesthetically does not work well at all. We
came up with this to try and drive the number down a little bit. We do not need them to meet the
variance that you granted and do not feel that we need to be here today for this variance hearing.
Mr. Sheth questioned what would have happened if you did not come to this Board? Responding
to Mr. Sheth, Mr. Malmberg stated that they were requested by the City to come to this Board
because of language in the discussion that we initiated by offering to put pavers in to get more
pervious surface. At the hearing, it was raised by Mrs. Townshend whether this counted as
pervious surface or not and wanted an opinion from Mr. Adkins. It has always been our opinion
that it is pervious surface; however, it was determined that it was not. We complied with the
variance that you approved without saw cutting blacktop and putting in these pavers which
aesthetically does not improve things it actually makes it look worse and does not functionally
help the project at all.
Colonel Ericson questioned is it the way it looks why you primarily did not want the pavers?
Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mr. Malmberg stated that we came up with pavers as a way of
maintaining drive aisles and parking areas that are required; however, creating more pervious
surface. It was raised at the hearing, as he recalls, we may not allow you to count that as
pervious surface so you granted us a percentage that we did not have to do these pavers to
achieve the variance that we were granted. As we did the saw cuts and the planters everywhere
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else on site, we ended up with less variance, below the lot coverage ratio that was granted.
Mrs. Townshend stated that she thinks that you are accurate as it relates to the December 2009
hearing. She will look at the report that was provided for the August 17, 2011 meeting. On the
top of the last page it states “in December 2009 the Board of Adjustment approved a Variance V-
09-04 to allow the site to exceed 85% lot coverage. That variance allowed for 88.2% lot
coverage. The current variance request is that the lot coverage be permitted at 89.1%. The
Variance approved in 2009 expired and the current variance would exceed what was initially
approved.” At that point in time, we knew from the Kent Conservation District that we would
still, from a stormwater management standpoint, count the pavers as impervious. What she
thinks the discussion was is that it still needed the variance because it was still going to count as
impervious; however, because of the pervious characteristics that it helped to justify exceeding
the lot coverage because you are counting it as impervious but it is not entirely impervious.
Mr. Malmberg stated that he is reading the decision and it states “The Board granted an 89.1%
impervious surface.” Responding to Mr. Malmberg, Mrs. Townshend stated correct, this was
using the pavers which counted towards the impervious surface; however, helped to justify the
variance by virtue of it having semi pervious characteristics. This is why we are here today
because it is not explicitly stated in the decision that the variance being granted was tied to the
pervious pavers.
Mr. Keller stated that one of the exhibits presented from the August 17, 2011 meeting was an
engineering drawing submitted by Larson Engineering showing a pervious paver area of 1,135
square feet. What he was alluding to earlier in this discussion is that he relied upon exhibits
shown during the course of that presentation and replied upon testimony as to the advantage and
importance of pervious pavers. He does not note Mr. Malmberg’s attendant at the August 2011
hearing. In his estimation, that application was not totally an application for a variance from the
lot coverage allowing the 89.1%; however, there were several considerations taken under
discussion of additional Staff recommendations and those are highlighted in Mr. Hufnal’s
motion. The motion starts with the mention of based upon testimony presented with the
conditions.
Mr. Hufnal stated that the plan that we have been given today shows the pavers and this was part
of our decision even though it was not specifically identified in the motion, this was the
understanding.
Mr. Sheth stated that he would like a summary from Mrs. Townshend. If we deny this
application they would not be able to come back for one (1) year?
Mr. Malmberg stated that there is not a denial here and so the prohibition that states you cannot
come back for one year is not applicable. He may be recalling his attendance at the 2009
hearing; however, the issue is the same.
Colonel Ericson questioned that at one point you stated that you had more pervious area now
then what was presented to the Board in August 2011? Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mr.
Malmberg stated that we do not feel that we need to be here. The only reason that we are here is
because Staff requested we be here because of the discussion regarding pavers; however, the
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request is for a number for impervious surface coverage and we are below that number because
of a different saw cut that we did that created more pervious surface. Originally, it was a Staff
recommendation and we avoided it, going on memory here, because we thought that it would be
a higher maintenance issue and it ended up being more attractive than the pavers and gave us
more pervious surface so we are actually below the approved pervious surface requested.
Mr. Sheth questioned if they had not come here, they would not have received their Certificate of
Occupancy? Responding to Mr. Sheth, Mr. Malmberg stated that this is only because Staff
suggests that. Our position is that this Board either does or does not grant us a variance of the
85% impervious surface coverage where now were at 88.5%.
Mr. Hufnal stated that he agreed. If we approved it at 89.1% and the coverage is less than we
approved, what are we here for?
Mr. Sheth stated that we need to resolve this issue so that it does not come up in the future with
something else.
Colonel Ericson stated that maybe this should not be here. The reason that we wanted the pavers
in there as discussed and put in the motion, is because we wanted water to be able to go through
the ground and drain off and not become a problem area. If in fact there new designer saw cuts
and gives us more pervious area, than what we originally agreed to, couldn’t your office approve
that in lieu of? Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mrs. Townshend stated that she does not believe
that. She discussed this with Mr. Pepper. She does not believe that she has the administrative
authority to change the variance in terms of what was contributing as they are still over the 85%
and truthfully until we received this letter for the Board, we did not have anything.
Colonel Ericson questioned if there was any way to approve or substantiate the fact that there is
more pervious area than what was presented to the Board in August? Responding to Colonel
Ericson, Mrs. Townshend stated to submit as-built Plans that would be certified by the Engineer.
Mr. Liberman was sworn in.
Mr. Liberman stated that he would like to go back through Mr. Keller and Colonel Ericson’s
concerns with what we have done from the start and then to where we are at this point. This is
the original Board of Adjustment Plan that was presented where we were seeking a variance for
88.2% impervious surface area. What we proposed was that there would be an area on the deck
that would be saw cut for a landscape aisle and a concrete ramp that would also get saw cut,
replaced, and landscaped. Along the southern property line, the contractor paved all the way up
to the wall that separates this property and the Hospital property. We would take that area out
that would get us to 88.2%. The variance request was granted and then later expired. We came
back with the plan that Mr. Keller discussed. That is the plan that we are coming back to address
where they have constructed the landscape island. The area that we were proposing to do the
pervious pavers did not count and was not counted as pervious in our calculations. We argued
that it was pervious; however, Staff denied that and stated that it was considered to be
impervious. The southern property line was to remain as paved because they did not want to just
saw cut this area and leave it as it would be a maintenance issue. Subsequent to the hearing since
we were not getting credit for an area that was already paved, it did not make sense to saw cut
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out and spend the $10,000 to $12,000 to put these pavers in this area so it was left as paved.
What they did was the ramp as discussed, the curb island, and the southern property line. The
contractor did a really nice job by constructing a curb along the edge of the parking lot making it
a landscaped area that is now a mulched landscaped area along the southern property line. The
impervious area as it is with this area being paved is 88.5%. If you go back and look at the plan
that we presented previously when we started talking about the paver area, it would get us down
to the 89.1%; however, if we included the paver area it would have gotten us down to 85.9%.
The variance was granted because this paver area was not considered pervious. The variance
was granted at 89% so we added in the landscape bed along the southern property line versus
what was originally approved at 88.2% and we are at 88.5% and the only difference with the .3%
more than what was originally approved is the angle that the trash dumpster had to be put in to
make it so that the trash truck could get in and pick-up the dumpster and we also did not account
for the concrete pad that the bike rack sits on.
Mr. Liberman further stated that as to what Colonel Ericson discussed earlier, was that we
wanted to have the water flow through the paver area which he feels is a valid point. What we
have associated with this site is that there is an underground stormwater infiltration system that
serves the entire site where all the runoff from this whole area goes through this infiltration
system and already goes into the ground. Regardless of whether it goes through here we have a
trench drain. Anything that falls on the upper deck or falls on the back of the lot in this area goes
into the trench drain through a water quality structure and then into an infiltration system so it
does go into the ground. We essentially have no run-off from this site for anything below a ten
(10) year storm which would be a 5.24 inch rainfall storm. Everything else that comes in is
stored in the underground system and then infiltrates.
Mr. Sheth stated that on August 17, 2011 you had the same knowledge about everything and you
were agreeable. The only thing that has changed is that it cost you $12,000. Responding to Mr.
Sheth, Mr. Liberman stated yes this is correct.
Mr. Malmberg stated that at the hearing it was decided that we were not going to include the
pavers as pervious surface; however, as he argued two (2) years later, it should be because it is a
pervious area and it does ultimately end up in a subterranean stormwater area that goes through
in 2009. In 2011 Mr. Liberman did this as a proposal from us and he calculated it both ways. He
did not think until the actual hearing that Staff said that they weren’t going to permit this.
Mrs. Townshend stated that we stated that in giving direction for the Board of Adjustment
application, she talked to Jared Adkins at the Kent Conservation District and what he indicated is
they counted toward impervious cover from a stormwater standpoint. If this is how they are
going to count it, then from a lot coverage standpoint, we counted the same. We knew that going
into the hearing and it is reflected in the report. While it did not refer to Jared Adkins it referred
to the fact that it is counted as impervious cover.
Mr. Liberman stated that their plans were already submitted prior to getting the report calling it
that. This is why it remained on the plan. The bigger issue and the point with asking for the
89.1% was that initially, they did not want to do the work on the southern property line because
they thought this would be a maintenance issue. What they have done is a better situation and a
better finished product than the pavers and then a saw cut edge along that property line by
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constructing the curb and putting the landscaped island in along that southern property line.
Colonel Ericson stated that it would seem to him that it would be Mrs. Townshend’s
administrative power to say we want to reduce the amount of impervious coverage. The fact is
they are processing the water through an infiltration system and it will not run off through the
streets and that she would make the decision since this is information that we did not have at that
time. Based on your recommendations and the Staff Report, you should have the authority to
make that determination as the problem regarding runoff has been resolved in a different way.
Mr. Rodriguez stated that he thinks what Staff wants is a clarification to the changes that you
heard today and if it effects granting of the variance.
Colonel Ericson stated that the trouble he has with this is that the clarification is not necessary; in
our remarks and the reason that we voted is that we wanted the pavers there. There is no doubt
in his mind when he reads everything he does not see how he could vote against this. It seems
like they have a valid point in that they have a way to process the water so that it is not running
out into the street causing problems. If in fact there is now different ways to look at it as things
have changed after our meeting, does Mrs. Townshend have the administrative power to make
that decision? Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mr. Rodriguez stated that she does not feel that
she does. He would suggest that a motion would be appropriate by the Board stating that the
changes that you have heard do not affect the granting of the variance of V-11-08.
Mr. Sheth stated that the Board has a problem in that they make their decision and motion on the
basis of what was presented and that presentation changes and then another case comes along, of
course we would work on the current case; however, this sets a precedence.
Colonel Ericson questioned if they had a motion that states that we stick by our original
decision? This decision is based upon having the pavers; however, we have given administrative
authority to the City to re-evaluate how they are processing water and Mrs. Townshend would
then have the final say so.
Mr. Hufnal stated that it is under our approval; however, under the 89.1% that we had already
granted.
Mr. Sheth stated because Kent Conservation District is comfortable with the water flow and he is
comfortable with the 89.1% that we would approve this request.
Mr. Senato stated that the problem he has with this is that on August 17, 2011 we were presented
all the facts and information that Mr. Liberman from Larson Engineering presented and based on
that information there was a motion made and seconded and then passed. The problem that he
has with that is that since that time, there has been a definite change whether it is for the plus or
minus in the decision that we rendered giving them approval for the variance. He agrees with
everything that has been stated today. The problem he has with this is it is telling him whether it
is for the better or for the worse in a variance that we approve that we could have other situations
come up. With this, his point is that there have been changes within less than a year from the
original motion which bothers him.
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Mr. Sheth stated that he is glad that this happened because the applicant feels that this is the best
for them and the City is looking at whether we are violating any rules or is this worse than the
previous approval. This gives the City the benefit to look at it and ensure that the best decision is
being made.
Mrs. Townshend stated that based on what you are saying, she wants to agree with Mr. Senato
and provide some background. Staff is stating that they would like clarification from the Board.
We are not saying that what they are presenting is not acceptable and she feels that they have
made a reasonable case that what they are presenting is probably better than what was approved
in the first place. The challenge in terms of whether or not we have administrative authority to
do these things is that maybe if it had come about a bit differently, there might have been the
sense that we could have dealt with these things administratively. We found out when we went
to do the Certificate of Occupancy inspection that this issue was not resolved. Typically, if we
deal with things ahead of the curve, we can try and work through an administrative process or
say let’s get clarification on this. The issue is, we did not know to be able to try to resolve it
administratively so we were at a decision point where we issued a temporary Certificate of
Occupancy pending this; however, especially since this is a property that has a very long history
of litigation she did not want to put the City or the Board or the applicant in a position of her
administratively going against what the Board’s decision was to get it occupied.
Mr. Sheth stated that he appreciated the applicant’s patience while this issue was worked out and
that the City did not ignore our decision made in the past. Responding to Mr. Sheth, Mr.
Malmberg stated that he agreed.
Mr. Senato stated that he is not disagreeing with what you are saying; however, his point is that
this could come up again and if a decision is made by the Board based on information received
by the applicant whether it is less six (6) months later than what we approved or more, there
should be a period of time where that should happen and not just arbitrarily which is what
bothers him.
Colonel Ericson recommending having a motion to say that the interpretation of what we said in
the August 17, 2011 meeting was in fact that we expected pavers to be put in there to help water
control; however, we have seen a new plan and if the City Planner agrees with her information,
she has the authority to overcome that restriction and allow that in lieu of pavers.
Colonel Ericson further stated that they were here today to clarify this; however, there is a new
plan and we would like to give the City Planner the authority to look at the new plan and if the
water flow control problem is solved with the new plan, you are authorized to not require pavers
and use the new plan. Would this be satisfactory? Responding to Colonel Ericson, Mr.
Rodriguez stated that it sounded perfect to him.
Mr. Keller stated that he still had some reservations for what appears to be evolving into a
process whereby the Board of Adjustment is taking on construction field change matters. He is
not convinced yet that it seems proper. We had evidence and exhibits presented in the August
17, 2011 meeting where these all parlayed into the overall application process of the applicant.
Had there not been mention of whether it was pavers or hot mix asphalt is a matter of their side
of what was presented. It was touted by their engineering firm as to the benefits of such
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construction and this is not the first time that this project has seen one kind of plan approval of
some sort only to be executed in a matter contrary to that and it ends up at the Board of
Adjustment. This should have been more suitably brought to the attention of the City at the time
they were about to pave with asphalt this portion of the project contrary to what was exhibited to
this Board, considered by the Board, and approved by the Board namely the pavers. He does not
know why there is not a field change process within the City. If this does not change the
impervious ground coverage area, he does not see why it is not unlike a field change that would
be represented to the City Engineering Staff for subsequent approval. His pause is what was
represented by the applicant to the extent of some matters of positive discussion about the pavers
to be utilized and the benefits therefrom only to now request after the fact we forego, and the fact
that it has already been paved, to cast in the wind what was the decision of the Board.
Mr. Malmberg stated a couple of points that may or may not help. First, procedure is obviously
important; however, from the applicant’s perspective, we are trying to get you to focus on
substance and you are getting bogged down on City procedures, which is not unimportant. If
you look at the substance of what we are requesting, of this Board in 2009 when he was here is
to approve what has been done. It was a better solution than the one that was suggest late last
year. Late last year when the application was submitted, it was with this concept of pavers to try
and get the numbers down. Mrs. Townshend indicated that she knew it was not going to be
counted as impervious surface; however, that is not the case. We got the Staff report a couple of
days before the hearing so that design was submitted to this Board with the idea of trying to
create more impervious surface. That is the only reason to do it, because these things are ugly in
a parking lot. They do not add anything to this project. It is needlessly wasted money without
any significant contribution because it does not increase the water flow that runs into the ground
and recharges the ground because that is all being captured anyway. It is aesthetically much less
attractive and was a bad solution. It was submitted to this Board with the previous design as an
argument that we are really not asking for 89.1% we are asking for 85.9%. That got rejected in
that hearing.
Mr. Malmberg further stated that when it came to the actual construction, by the way during this
period of time, Mr. Zimmerman’s interest in this project went away and new people took over,
they saw 89.1% lot coverage ratio that they had to hit and decided that this was a more attractive
and more reasonable way to do it. The new folks understanding of what they needed to do was
create impervious surface at 89.1% or less.
Colonel Ericson moved that the question put before the Board is whether our decision regarding
V-11-08 on August 2011 the Board considered the pavers as a necessary part of the plan and we
agreed that in fact it was our votes that depended upon that; however, at today’s meeting we
have been advised there is a new plan that will be more attractive to the facility and the
surrounding area. It will be a better plan for capturing and filtering the water than what was
presented to us originally; therefore, we ask that administrative authority be given to the City
Planner to determine if this new Plan meets City requirements and if so the City Planner has the
authority to approve the new Plan, seconded by Mr. Hufnal.
Mrs. Townshend would add that it recognize that it is not going to meet the requirement on lot
coverage; however, it is below what the variance was given so it is within the context of the
variance.
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Mr. Keller stated that ultimately, we are talking about lot coverage and the previous application
approved regardless of construction features approved for lot coverage not to exceed 89.1% is
that correct? Responding to Mr. Keller, Mrs. Townshend stated that yes that is correct.
A roll call was taken regarding the vote as follows:
Yea Nay
Mr. Hufnal Mr. Senato
Colonel Ericson Mr. Keller
Mr. Sheth
The motion was carried and passed with a 3-2 vote.
Mr. Senato moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Colonel Ericson and the motion was
unanimously carried 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 AM
Sincerely,
Diane Metsch
Secretary
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City of Dover
Board of Adjustment
April 18, 2012
V-12-02
Location: Toll Plaza Building on State Route 1
Applicant: Cellco Partnership
Owner: State of Delaware
Tax Parcel: N/A
Application Date: March 16, 2012
Present Zoning: R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
Present Use: Toll Plaza Building
Reviewed By: Janelle M. Cornwell, AICP
Variance Type: Area Variance
Variance Requested: Allow a structure to exceed the maximum height of 35
feet. Allow for an additional 41 feet in height.
Project Description:
The applicant is requesting a variance from the Zoning Ordinance of Article 4 Section 4.1
Zoning Bulk and Parking Regulations. Specifically, they are requesting a variance to allow a
structure to exceed the maximum height requirement by 41 feet for an overall height of 76
feet. The proposal is for a 70-foot cellular tower that has a six foot lightening rod attached
to the top for a total height of 76 feet. The antenna will also exceed the 70-foot tower
height.
Adjacent Land Uses
The adjacent properties are a mixture of commercial, residential and agricultural uses. The
properties to the north are zoned CPO (Commercial and Professional Office Zone). The
properties to the north and east across State Route 1 are zoned A (Agricultural Zone). The
properties to the west are zoned R-8 (One Family Residence Zone).
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V-12-02 Cellco Partnership at Dover Toll Plaza Building on State Route 1.
Board of Adjustment Report
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Code Citation
Article 4 Section 4.1
Bulk and parking regulations for one-family residence zones [are as follows]:
R-8
Minimum required:
Lot area 8,000 SF
Lot width (ft.) 70
Lot depth (ft.) 100
Front yard (ft.) 25
Side yard (ft.) 10
Total Side yard (ft.) 20
Rear yard (ft.) 30
Off-street parking
Per dwelling unit 2
Maximum permitted:
Building height
Stories 2½
Feet 35
Lot coverage 35%
Exceptional Practical Difficulties Tests
Article 9, §2 dictates the specific powers and duties of the Board of Adjustment with regard
to granting variances. In order to grant a variance the Board must determine in that
exceptional practical difficulties exists.
Specifically the Board must determine:
2.1 Variance – The board shall have the authority to authorize variances from provisions of
the zoning ordinance that are not contrary to public interest where the board determines
that a literal interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance would result in undue hardship or
exceptional practical difficulties to the applicant. In granting variances, the board shall
determine that the spirit of the Zoning Ordinance is observed and substantial justice done.
2.11 Area Variance. A variance shall be considered an area variance if it relates to bulk
standards, signage regulations, and other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance that address
lot layout, buffers, and dimensions. In considering a request for an area variance, the board
shall evaluate the following criteria and document them in their findings of fact:
(a) the nature of the zone in which the property lies;
(b) the character of the immediate vicinity and the contained uses therein;
(c) whether, if the restriction upon the applicant’s property were removed, such
removal would seriously affect neighboring properties and uses; and
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V-12-02 Cellco Partnership at Dover Toll Plaza Building on State Route 1.
Board of Adjustment Report
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(d) whether, if the restriction is not removed, the restriction would create
unnecessary hardship or exceptional practical difficulty for the owner in his efforts
to make normal improvements in the character of that use of the property that is a
permitted use under the provisions of the zoning ordinance.
1. The nature of the zone in which the property lies.
Applicant Responses:
The subject property lies within the DelDOT right of way for Route 1 and thus is
presently not zoned. However, pursuant to the City of Dover Code, to guard against
future road vacations which could create unzoned parcels and to ensure the City retains
some measure of zoning control over such properties, the right of way parcel is deemed
to have adopted the zoning classification of the immediately adjacent parcel. As such,
the property upon which the Toll Plaza and the adjacent service center sits is considered
to be zoned R8. This zone permits a wide variety of residential and institutional uses
(some with Planning Commission approval needed), as well railroads and public utility
rights of way and infrastructure. Commercial telecommunications towers are permitted
in the R8 zone subject (unless a variance is needed) to Planning Commission approval.
The nature of the zone in this instance should not preclude this installation under its
particular facts as the R8 zoning is a placeholder zoning classification imposed over a
multi-lane, limited access highway, is certainly with the classification of a utility, and
would be located adjacent to a commercial/office use associated with the existing Toll
Plaza.
Staff Response:
The site is located within a residential zone of the city. Zoning in the city extends to
the center of the right-of-way. The site is located within the State right-of-way for
State Route 1.
2. The character of the immediate vicinity and the contained uses therein.
Applicant Responses:
The subject property is located in the right of way for the Route 1 Toll Plaza adjacent
to what is, at that point, a 10-lane highway with fully functional toll plaza. Adjacent
to the toll plaza is the service center facility upon which this monopole is proposed.
As this is technically right of way, it has east and west boundaries only. The most
proximate development to the site is the Monster Mile facility, along with associated
parking areas. The closest residential properties would be located either 1,500 feet
across Delaware Route 1 or 1,000 feet to the east of the proposed location,
separated from this site by a large swath of state owned land. The bleachers for the
racetrack are substantially higher than the height of the proposed monopole. The
isolated nature of this area, coupled with its proximity to the racetrack, ensure that
the 76 foot tall monopole would not be out of character with what surrounds the
property.
Staff Response:
The character of the vicinity is a mixture of institutional and agricultural uses. The
area is bounded by wooded area and State Route 1. The property to the west is
open space used as camper parking during NASCAR race weeks. The only structures
in the immediate vicinity are the Toll Plaza Service Building which the cell tower is
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V-12-02 Cellco Partnership at Dover Toll Plaza Building on State Route 1.
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proposed to be located near and the toll booths in State Route 1. The use where the
cell tower is proposed is an institutional use.
3. Whether, if the restriction upon the applicant’s property were removed, such
removal would seriously affect neighboring properties and uses.
Applicant Responses:
The applicant believes that the granting of this application would have no adverse
impact on surrounding properties or uses. As the Board is likely aware, these
installations take up minimal space. In this instance, the proposed installation is
located at the rear of a developed service facility, adjacent to woodlands. It is
bordered by a limited access highway and the Dover Downs racetrack facility,
whose existing facilities exceed the 76 foot height of this installation. The addition
of a single, 70’ monopole, roughly 3 feet in diameter (with a six foot lightening rod at
the top) will not be out of character with the area nor will it detract from the uses
that currently are located in this area. In addition, this installation will serve to
improve the quality of Verizon Wireless’s coverage in this area by assisting in
resolving current capacity shortfalls that exist in this heavily travelled area of Dover,
particularly during race weekend and other events.
Staff Response:
The additional 41 feet in height would not impact surrounding uses. The height
would not be as noticeable as it would be if it were located in the open fields on the
adjacent property. The site is surrounded by woodlands, the Toll Plaza Service
Building, and State Route 1. The location of the proposed cellular tower is at the
back of the property next to woodlands with no impact on properties or uses.
4. Whether, if the restriction is not removed, the restriction would create unnecessary
hardship or exceptional practical difficulty for the owner in his efforts to make
normal improvements in the character of that use of the property that is a permitted
use under the provisions of the zoning ordinance.
Applicant Responses:
The application is being pursued due to existing capacity concerns within Verizon
Wireless’s network. Previously, these concerns only manifested themselves during
the race weekends at Dover Downs and they could be addressed through the use of
temporary facilities. These usage concerns, which result not only from cell phone
calls but the increased use of text messaging, email and downloading capabilities
provided by and expected from today’s smartphones, have now risen to the extent
that they are no longer just present on race weekends and can no longer be
corrected through the use of temporary facilities. The radio frequency spectrum
licensed to Verizon Wireless by the FCC is exhausted.
To handle these issues, new sites are necessary to provide additional capacity for
new and existing customers. As the Board will recall, we were before it with a
facility located along Route 13 to assist in addressing these concerns. The
application before you is another piece of that same puzzle. The present height
limitation in this District of 35 feet would preclude any ability to effectively offload
some of the existing capacity issues to this facility. If forced to maintain 35 feet in
height, the required coverage footprint for offloading could not be met and the
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V-12-02 Cellco Partnership at Dover Toll Plaza Building on State Route 1.
Board of Adjustment Report
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facility could not serve its intended purpose. Indeed, most of the Verizon Wireless
locations in the area are established at 100 feet or higher.
In addition, it cannot be overlooked that the zoning classification imposed upon this
property is somewhat artificial. That is to say, it is road right of way that is being
occupied by this facility. This right of way is also occupied by existing highway, a
toll plaza and existing service center, all nonresidential uses. It is only because this
portion of the right of way borders other state lands zoned R8 that this residential
classification has been imposed upon this portion of the right of way. Indeed, were
the monopole shifted 500 feet or so to the north, the property would be considered
zoned with the commercial classification of the adjacent Dover Downs facility, thus
providing for much more relaxed height limitations. Thus, the unnecessary
hardship imposed upon this property is related, in part, to the residential zoning
classification that is imposed upon this portion of the highway right of way.
Staff Response:
The denial of the variance requested would create an exceptional practical difficulty
as this area is near capacity and exceeds capacity during large events. This could
impact the quality of service and the ability to provide adequate service by the
company limiting the normal improvements in the character of the use of the
property. The denial of the variance could also create degradation in customer
services for Verizon Wireless customers in the area that would also be an
exceptional practical difficulty as the company would be unable to do adequate
business in the area. The decrease in height would reduce the effectiveness of the
services. (As stated in the Radio Frequency Design Analysis Report)
Variance Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the area variance for reasons as follows:
• The applicant has demonstrated exceptional practical difficulty as a shorter cellular
tower would reduce the effectiveness of services provided and the tower is needed
to provide adequate services.
• The variance would not negatively impact the neighborhood as there are no other
structures within the neighborhood that are taller than the proposed cellular tower.
The site is surrounded by woodlands that would partially block the structure from
visibility
• The placement of a cellular tower is in keeping with the use in which it is located as
there is public infrastructure and institutional uses in the area.
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AREA VARIANCE CRITERIA LIST
1. The nature of the zone in which the Property lies. The subject property lies within the
DelDOT right of way for Route 1 and thus is presently not zoned. However, pursuant to the City
of Dover Code, to guard against future road vacations which could create unzoned parcels and to
ensure the City retains some measure of zoning control over such properties, the right of way
parcel is deemed to have adopted the zoning classification of the immediately adjacent parcel.
As such, the property upon which the Toll Plaza and the adjacent service center sits is considered
to be zoned R8. This zone permits a wide variety of residential and institutional uses (some with
Planning Commission approval needed), as well railroads and public utility rights of way and
infrastructure. Commercial telecommunications towers are permitted in the R8 zone subject
(unless a variance is needed) to Planning Commission approval. The nature of the zone in this
instance should not preclude this installation under its particular facts as the R8 zoning is a
placeholder zoning classification imposed over a multi-lane, limited access highway, is certainly
with the classification of a utility, and would be located adjacent to a commercial/office use
associated with the existing Toll Plaza.
2. The character of the immediate vicinity and the uses contained therein. The subject
property is located in the right of way for the Route 1 Toll Plaza adjacent to what is, at that point,
a 10-lane highway with fully functional toll plaza. Adjacent to the toll plaza is the service center
facility upon which this monopole is proposed. As this is technically right of way, it has east
and west boundaries only. The most proximate development to the site is the Monster Mile
facility, along with associated parking areas. The closest residential properties would be located
either 1,500 feet across Delaware Route 1 or 1,000 feet to the east of the proposed location,
separated from this site by a large swath of state owned land. The bleachers for the racetrack are
substantially higher than the height of the proposed monopole. The isolated nature of this area,
coupled with its proximity to the racetrack, ensure that the 76 foot tall monopole would not be
out of character with what surrounds the property.
3. Whether, if the restriction upon the applicant’s property is removed, such removal
would seriously affect neighboring properties and uses. The applicant believes that the
granting of this application would have no adverse impact on surrounding properties or uses. As
the Board is likely aware, these installations take up minimal space. In this instance, the
proposed installation is located at the rear of a developed service facility, adjacent to woodlands.
It is bordered by a limited access highway and the Dover Downs racetrack facility, whose
existing facilities exceed the 76 foot height of this installation. The addition of a single, 70’
monopole, roughly 3 feet in diameter (with a six foot lightening rod at the top) will not be out
of character with the area nor will it detract from the uses that currently are located in this area.
In addition, this installation will serve to improve the quality of Verizon Wireless’s coverage in
this area by assisting in resolving current capacity shortfalls that exist in this heavily travelled
area of Dover, particularly during race weekend and other events.
4. Whether, if the restriction is not removed, the restriction would create unnecessary
hardship or exceptional practical difficulty for the owner in his ability to make normal
improvements to his property or permitted uses. The application is being pursued due to
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existing capacity concerns within Verizon Wireless’s network. Previously, these concerns only
manifested themselves during the race weekends at Dover Downs and they could be addressed
through the use of temporary facilities. These usage concerns, which result not only from cell
phone calls but the increased use of text messaging, email and downloading capabilities provided
by and expected from today’s smartphones, have now risen to the extent that they are no longer
just present on race weekends and can no longer be corrected through the use of temporary
facilities. The radio frequency spectrum licensed to Verizon Wireless by the FCC is exhausted.
To handle these issues, new sites are necessary to provide additional capacity for new and
existing customers. As the Board will recall, we were before it with a facility located along
Route 13 to assist in addressing these concerns. The application before you is another piece of
that same puzzle. The present height limitation in this District of 35 feet would preclude any
ability to effectively offload some of the existing capacity issues to this facility. If forced to
maintain 35 feet in height, the required coverage footprint for offloading could not be met and
the facility could not serve its intended purpose. Indeed, most of the Verizon Wireless locations
in the area are established at 100 feet or higher.
In addition, it cannot be overlooked that the zoning classification imposed upon this property is
somewhat artificial. That is to say, it is road right of way that is being occupied by this facility.
This right of way is also occupied by existing highway, a toll plaza and existing service center,
all nonresidential uses. It is only because this portion of the right of way borders other state lands
zoned R8 that this residential classification has been imposed upon this portion of the right of
way. Indeed, were the monopole shifted 500 feet or so to the north, the property would be
considered zoned with the commercial classification of the adjacent Dover Downs facility, thus
providing for much more relaxed height limitations. Thus, the unnecessary hardship imposed
upon this property is related, in part, to the residential zoning classification that is imposed upon
this portion of the highway right of way.
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PO Box 165
Fairview Village, PA 19409
Phone: 610.304.2024
Fax: 610.584.5387
info@dBmEng.com
February 1, 2012
Claire DiNardo
Arionda, LLC
209 N. Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Subject: Electromagnetic Emissions Analysis
“DOV-TOLL PLAZA”
200 Plaza Drive
Dover, DE 19901
N 39º 11’ 02.00” (NAD 83)
W 75º 30’ 55.20” (NAD 83)
34’ AMSL (NAVD 88)
Ms. DiNardo:
I have received and executed your request that I perform an independent evaluation and
certification of the anticipated radio frequency emission levels for the Verizon Wireless
telecommunications facility proposed at the above referenced coordinates. The intention
of this study is to verify compliance with Federal Communications Commission
(hereafter “FCC”) guidelines for human exposure limits to radiofrequency
electromagnetic fields as per FCC Code of Federal Regulation 47 CFR 1.1307 and
1.1310. As a registered Professional Engineer, I am bound by a code of ethics to hold
paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. All statements and calculations
offered herein are made in an objective and truthful manner pursuant to that code.
Summary of Findings
The maximum exposure to radiofrequency emissions from the proposed Verizon
Wireless facility will be far below FCC exposure limits. Using upper limit assumptions
for the Verizon Wireless equipment configuration the cumulative radiofrequency
exposure levels would be at least one-hundred-seventy (170) times less than the FCC
limits at all locations of public access. The following chart (Figure 1) specifically
illustrates anticipated exposure levels for a variety of scenarios. All exposure limits have
been calculated using the methods prescribed in FCC Office of Engineering and
Technology (OET) Bulletin 65 “Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields”. These upper-limit conditions
include maximum traffic loading, significant subscriber growth, six degrees of main
beam down-tilt, and 100% constructive interference from ground reflection.
Additionally, signal attenuation due to environmental clutter such as buildings, trees, and
roadways has been ignored which will overestimate actual power densities. Also worth
mentioning is the fact that the FCC exposure limits already include a significant margin
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of safety. Continuous exposure at 100% of FCC limit is considered by the scientific
community to be just as safe as continuous exposure at 1% of FCC limit.
Cumulative % of FCC limit
Maximum Power Density μW/cm2
% of FCC Limit
(micro-watts per square centimeter )
Height
Horizontal
Above
Distance from
Ground
across all bands
Facility (Ft.)
(Ft.)
150 700 850 1900 2100 2600 150 700 850 1900 2100 2600
MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz
0 6 N/A < 0.2 < 1.1 < 1.1 N/A N/A N/A < 0.03 < 0.2 < 0.11 N/A N/A < 0.34
100 6 N/A < 0.3 < 1.9 < 1.9 N/A N/A N/A < 0.05 < 0.33 < 0.19 N/A N/A < 0.57
200 6 N/A < 0.1 < 0.5 < 0.5 N/A N/A N/A < 0.02 < 0.08 < 0.05 N/A N/A < 0.15
1320 (1/4 mi.) 6 N/A < 0.1 < 0.1 < 0.1 N/A N/A N/A < 0.01 < 0.01 < 0.01 N/A N/A < 0.03
FCC Exposure Limits
300 467 567 1000 1000 1000
for General μW/cm2 μW/cm2 μW/cm2 μW/cm2 μW/cm2 μW/cm2
Population
Figure 1 – calculated exposure levels near the proposed telecommunications facility
Applicability of the National Telecommunications Act of 1996
This Act states that “no state or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate
the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on
the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such
facilities comply with the (Federal Communications) Commission’s regulations
concerning such emissions”. As indicated above, this proposed facility will be in full
compliance with the FCC’s emissions standards and as such is beyond regulation in that
regard.
Technical Parameters of Consideration
The above calculations were based on the equipment configuration information furnished
by representatives of Verizon Wireless. Specifically for this installation, Verizon
Wireless plans to install a total of not more than twelve (12) panel style antennas
arranged in three sectors at azimuths of 340˚,115˚, and 255˚ in the horizontal plane with
respect to true north. The antenna centerline height above ground level is planned at 70’.
Transmitting through these antennas will be up to eight (8) CDMA radios in the 850
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MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated power) per
radio, up to eight (8) CDMA radios in the 1900 MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of
100 watts ERP (effective radiated power) per radio and one (1) LTE radio in the 700
MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated power) per
radio.
Co-location of Other Wireless Providers
In an attempt to halt the proliferation of telecommunications structures and preserve as
much of their natural landscape as possible many municipalities have adopted
telecommunications ordinances that specifically encourage co-location by wireless
providers. From the standpoint of radiofrequency exposure, the installation of the
proposed Verizon Wireless equipment would in no way preclude the use of this facility
by other providers.
Background Information
In 1985, the FCC first adopted guidelines to be used for evaluating human exposure to
RF emissions. The FCC revised and updated these guidelines on August 1, 1996, as a
result of a rule-making proceeding initiated in 1993. The new guidelines incorporate
limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) in terms of electric and magnetic field
strength and power density for transmitters operating at frequencies between 300 kHz and
100 GHz.
The FCC's MPE limits are based on exposure limits recommended by the National
Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and, over a wide range of
frequencies, the exposure limits were developed by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, Inc., (IEEE) and adopted by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) to replace the 1982 ANSI guidelines. Limits for localized absorption are
based on recommendations of both ANSI/IEEE and NCRP.
The FCC's limits, and the NCRP and ANSI/IEEE limits on which they are based, are
derived from exposure criteria quantified in terms of specific absorption rate (SAR). The
basis for these limits is a whole-body averaged SAR threshold level of 4 watts per
kilogram (4 W/kg), as averaged over the entire mass of the body, above which expert
organizations have determined that potentially hazardous exposures may occur. The
MPE limits are derived by incorporating safety factors that lead, in some cases, to limits
that are more conservative than the limits originally adopted by the FCC in 1985. Where
more conservative limits exist, they do not arise from a fundamental change in the RF
safety criteria for whole-body averaged SAR, but from a precautionary desire to protect
subgroups of the general population who, potentially, may be more at risk.
The FCC exposure limits are also based on data showing that the human body absorbs RF
energy at some frequencies more efficiently than at others. The most restrictive limits
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occur in the frequency range of 30-300 MHz where whole-body absorption of RF energy
by human beings is most efficient. At other frequencies, whole-body absorption is less
efficient, and consequently, the MPE limits are less restrictive.
MPE limits are defined in terms of power density (units of milliwatts per centimeter
squared: mW/cm2), electric field strength (units of volts per meter: V/m) and magnetic
field strength (units of amperes per meter: A/m). The far-field of a transmitting antenna
is where the electric field vector (E), the magnetic field vector (H), and the direction of
propagation can be considered to be all mutually orthogonal ("plane-wave" conditions).
Occupational / controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are
exposed as a consequence of their employment and in which those persons who are
exposed have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise
control over their exposure. Occupational/controlled exposure limits also apply where
exposure is of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where
exposure levels may be above general population/uncontrolled limits, as long as the
exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise
control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means.
General population / uncontrolled exposure limits apply to situations in which the general
public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their
employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise
control over their exposure. Therefore, members of the general public would always be
considered under this category when exposure is not employment-related, for example, in
the case of a telecommunications tower that exposes persons in a nearby residential area.
In the case of this study, the general population exposure limits have been applied as
they are the more conservative set of standards.
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Additional Remarks
The radio frequency emission levels from Verizon Wireless and other PCS and Cellular
communications base stations are similar to that of other two-way communications
systems like those used by police, fire and ambulance personnel. In contrast, commercial
broadcast systems like television and radio often transmit at power levels ten times
greater or more than the systems discussed above.
The biological effects on humans of non-ionizing radiofrequency exposure have been
studied extensively now for decades. There have been thousands of reports produced by
government agencies, universities, and private research groups that support the standards
adopted by the FCC. To date, there have been no credible studies conducted whose
results showed evidence of any adverse health effects at the above exposure limits.
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
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DECLARATION OF ENGINEER
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E., hereby states that he is a graduate telecommunications
consulting engineer possessing Master and Bachelor Degrees in Electrical Engineering
from Lehigh University (2005 and 1999, respectively). His corporation, dBm
Engineering, P.C., has been retained by representatives of Verizon Wireless to perform
an electromagnetic emissions analysis for a proposed telecommunications facility.
Mr. Petersohn also asserts that the calculations and/or measurements described in this
report were made personally and in a truthful and objective manner. Mr. Petersohn is a
Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He has over a decade of engineering
experience in the field of wireless communications. Mr. Petersohn is an active member
of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Institute of Electronic
and Electrical Engineers (IEEE). Mr. Petersohn further states that all facts and
statements contained in the foregoing document are true and accurate to the best of his
knowledge. He believes, under penalty of perjury, the foregoing to be correct.
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
Executed this the 1st day of February, 2012.
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February 8, 2012
Claire DiNardo
Arionda, LLC
209 N. Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Subject: FAA Screening
Proposed Telecommunications Facility:
“DOV-TOLL PLAZA”
200 Plaza Drive
Dover, DE 19901
N 39º 11’ 02.00” (NAD 83)
W 75º 30’ 55.20” (NAD 83)
34’ AMSL (NAVD 88)
Ms. DiNardo:
I have received and executed the request that I perform an independent screening analysis of the
proposed seventy (70’) foot telecommunications facility at the above referenced coordinates. The
intention of this study is to verify compliance with Federal Aviation Administration’s (hereafter
“FAA”) guidelines for notice requirement as per Federal Aviation Regulation 77.13. As a
registered Professional Engineer, I am bound by a code of ethics to hold paramount the safety,
health, and welfare of the public. All statements and calculations offered herein are made in an
objective and truthful manner pursuant to that code.
Summary of Findings
Based on the coordinates, ground elevation, and total structure height supplied by representatives
of Verizon Wireless, this proposed facility does not exceed Federal Aviation Regulation 77.13
and, as such, does not require filing with the FAA of form 7460-1 “Notice of Proposed
Construction” and lighting of the facility is not required. The Towair results are attached.
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
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DETERMINATION Results
PASS SLOPE(100:1): NO FAA REQ-RWY MORE THAN 10499 MTRS & 6394.70 MTRS
(6.39470 KM) AWAY
Lowest
Typ C/ Latitud Longitud Elevatio Runway Length
e R e e Name Address n (m) (m)
AIRP R 39-08- 075-27- DOVER KENT 6.4 3932.80000000000
36.00N 46.00W AFB DOVER, DE 02
PASS SLOPE(100:1)NO FAA REQ - 5570.0 Meters (18274.0 Feet)away & below
slope by 29.0 Meters (95.1400 Feet)
Lowest
Typ C/ Latitud Longitud Elevatio Runway Length
e R e e Name Address n (m) (m)
AIRP R 39-08- 075-29- DOVER KENT 6.4 3932.80000000000
21.00N 10.00W AFB DOVER, DE 02
PASS SLOPE(100:1): NO FAA REQ-RWY MORE THAN 10499 MTRS & 7617.86 MTRS
(7.61789 KM) AWAY
Lowest
Typ C/ Latitud Longitud Elevatio Runway Length
e R e e Name Address n (m) (m)
AIRP R 39-13- 075-35- DELAWAR KENT 13.4 1091.8
11.00N 26.00W E AIRPARK DOVER/CHESWOL
D, DE
PASS SLOPE(50:1) NO FAA REQ - 2942.0 Meters (9652.11 Feet)away & below slope
by 32.0 Meters (104.989 Feet)
Lowest
Typ C/ Latitud Longitud Elevatio Runway Length
e R e e Name Address n (m) (m)
AIRP R 39-11- 075-29- CHANDELL KENT 6.7 772.100000000000
57.00N 15.00W E DOVER, DE 02
ESTATES
PASS SLOPE(25:1): NO FAA REQ-HELIPORT 3907.84 MTRS (3.90779 KM) AWAY
Lowest
Typ C/ Latitud Longitud Elevatio Runway Length
e R e e Name Address n (m) (m)
HELI C 39-08- 075-30- DELDOT KENT 9.1 18.3000000000000
58.00N 18.00W HELISTOP DOVER, DE 01
Your Specifications
NAD83 Coordinates
Latitude 39-11-02.0 north
Longitude 075-30-55.2 west
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Measurements (Meters)
Overall Structure Height (AGL) 23.2
Support Structure Height (AGL) 21.3
Site Elevation (AMSL) 10.4
Structure Type
TOWER - Free standing or Guyed Structure used for Communications Purposes
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DECLARATION OF ENGINEER
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E., hereby states that he is a graduate telecommunications
consulting engineer possessing Master and Bachelor Degrees in Electrical Engineering
from Lehigh University (2005 and 1999, respectively). His corporation, dBm
Engineering, P.C., has been retained by representatives of Verizon Wireless to perform a
Federal Aviation Administration screening analysis for a proposed telecommunications
facility.
Mr. Petersohn also asserts that the calculations and/or measurements described in this
report were made personally and in a truthful and objective manner. Mr. Petersohn is a
Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Florida. He has over a decade of engineering
experience in the field of wireless communications. Mr. Petersohn is an active member
of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Institute of Electronic
and Electrical Engineers (IEEE). Mr. Petersohn further states that all facts and
statements contained in the foregoing document are true and accurate to the best of his
knowledge. He believes, under penalty of perjury, the foregoing to be correct.
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
Executed this the 8th day of February, 2012
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February 3, 2012
Claire DiNardo
Arionda, LLC
209 N. Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Subject: Interference Analysis for Proposed Telecommunication Facility
“DOV-TOLL PLAZA”
200 Plaza Drive
Dover, DE 19901
N 39º 11’ 02.00” (NAD 83)
W 75º 30’ 55.20” (NAD 83)
34’ AMSL (NAVD 88)
Ms. DiNardo:
I have received and executed the request that I perform an independent evaluation of the potential
for harmful interference generated by the proposed Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility
at the above referenced location. The intention of this study is to determine if the manifestation
of harmful interference is a viable concern through the close examination of the radio frequency
(hereafter RF) parameters of the installation. As a registered professional engineer, I am bound
by a code of ethics to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. All statements
and calculations offered herein are made in an objective and truthful manner pursuant to that
code.
Summary of Findings
After close examination of the details of this proposal, it is my professional opinion that no
potential exists for the manifestation of harmful interference as a result of the proposed
Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility. My findings indicate that Verizon Wireless will
be operating in full compliance with all applicable standards as outlined in their Federal
Communications Commission licensure.
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
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Licensure Discussion
Verizon Wireless is bound by its Federal Communications Commission (hereafter FCC)
licensure to transmit only the specific frequencies and power levels for which they are
licensed. In Kent County, Delaware these licenses include the ‘B’ Cellular Band, the ‘F’
PCS band and the recently auctioned ‘F’ AWS, and ‘A‘ and ‘C’ 700 MHz bands. Other
communication facilities and services such as emergency responders, television
broadcasting, AM/FM broadcasting, mobile to mobile radios, and home electronics
operate at different frequencies, once again, allocated by the FCC. For this reason, the
manifestation of direct, harmful interference is precluded by virtue of Verizon Wireless
being the only entity licensed to utilize these specifically defined portions of the RF
spectrum. As such, there will be no direct, significant radio frequency emissions that fall
into any band other than that for which Verizon Wireless is licensed. However, when
non-linear elements (such as amplifiers) are introduced in the RF path the possibility
exists for indirect interference caused by harmonic and inter-modulated frequency
emissions that may fall outside the licensed spectrum. Due to the fact that the harmonic
and inter-modulated output of Cellular and PCS transmitters is extremely low (as
required by FCC type approval), this only becomes a concern when there are multiple
telecommunication installations in close proximity to one another. This problem is easily
avoided by insuring adequate antenna separation when service providers co-locate on a
structure; the industry standard of 10’ between centerlines has proven adequate. In this
case, Verizon is the only carrier currently proposing use of the monopole so the point is
moot. In the unlikely event that future radio frequency interference is reported, it is
Verizon Wireless policy to identify and mitigate any interference issues as quickly as
possible.
Facility Discussion
According to the information supplied by representatives of Verizon Wireless the
proposed design for this facility includes a total of not more than twelve (12) panel style
antennas arranged in three sectors at azimuths of 340˚, 115˚, and 255˚ in the horizontal
plane with respect to true north. The antenna centerline height above ground level is
planned at 70’. Transmitting through these antennas will be up to eight (8) CDMA radios
in the 850 MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated
power) per radio, up to eight (8) CDMA radios in the 1900 MHz band (per sector) at a
maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated power) per radio and one (1) LTE radio
in the 700 MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated
power) per radio.
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Additional Remarks
The radio frequency emission levels from Verizon Wireless and other PCS and Cellular
communications base stations are similar to that of other two-way communications
systems such as those used by police, fire and ambulance personnel. In contrast,
commercial broadcast systems such as television and radio often transmit at power levels
ten times greater or more than the systems discussed above. Due to the relatively low
power output, the potential for harmful interference is greatly reduced as the harmonic
and inter-modulated emissions are typically in the noise floor of most receivers when
only a few hundred feet away.
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DECLARATION OF ENGINEER
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E., hereby states that he is a graduate telecommunications
consulting engineer possessing Master and Bachelor Degrees in Electrical Engineering
from Lehigh University (2005 and 1999, respectively). His corporation, dBm
Engineering, P.C., has been retained by representatives of Verizon Wireless to perform
an interference analysis for a proposed telecommunications facility.
Mr. Petersohn also asserts that the calculations and/or measurements described in this
report were made personally and in a truthful and objective manner. Mr. Petersohn is a
Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Delaware,
Florida, New Jersey and Virginia. He has over a decade of engineering experience in the
field of wireless communications. Mr. Petersohn is an active member of the National
Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Institute of Electronic and Electrical
Engineers (IEEE). Mr. Petersohn further states that all facts and statements contained in
the foregoing document are true and accurate to the best of his knowledge. He believes,
under penalty of perjury, the foregoing to be correct.
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
Executed this the 3rd day of February, 2011.
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February 23, 2012
Claire DiNardo
Arionda, LLC
209 N. Haddon Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Subject: Radio Frequency Design Analysis
“DOV-TOLL PLAZA”
200 Plaza Drive
Dover, DE 19901
N 39º 11’ 02.00” (NAD 83)
W 75º 30’ 55.20” (NAD 83)
34’ AMSL (NAVD 88)
Ms. DiNardo:
I have received and executed the request that I perform an independent evaluation and design
review for the Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility proposed at the above referenced
coordinates. The intention of this study is to provide an objective, professional opinion regarding
the proposal from a Radio Frequency design perspective. Specifically, how the site complements
the existing network and what capacity objectives it fulfills. As a registered Professional
Engineer, I am bound by a code of ethics to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the
public. All statements and calculations offered herein are made in an objective and truthful
manner pursuant to that code.
Summary of Findings
In my professional opinion, the proposed facility is extremely well suited to provide enhanced
network capacity for the City of Dover. Specifically, the Verizon Wireless facilities serving
North Dover that are trending toward capacity exhaustion will be effectively offloaded by the
proposed. The proposal is the most effective means of satisfying the capacity demand in Dover
and the location and proposed antenna height are the least intrusive means of providing adequate
capacity for Verizon Wireless subscribers in the targeted portions of Dover. The designed
antenna height is the absolute minimum acceptable in order to achieve a high percentage of the
site’s capacity goals.
Sincerely,
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
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Network Capacity in Dover
The Verizon Wireless facilities currently serving the Dover area are nearing their data
capacity upper-limit “ceiling”. The recent addition of site number 171 has temporarily
alleviated the congestion condition but the long-term solution includes the addition of the
proposed site. Spurred on by smart-phones, data cards, and the various applications and
content available, an exponential growth in data use over the past few years has left
providers, equipment manufacturers, and the FCC looking for solutions and radio
spectrum to address the demand. As illustrated below, Cisco has recently predicted a 78%
compound annual growth rate for global mobile data traffic between 2011 and 2016
resulting in an anticipated 18 fold increase in traffic during that time frame. Because
Verizon Wireless can only broadcast and receive in the bands for which they are licensed,
there is a finite amount of data throughput that can be supported even using the most
modern equipment offered by base-station manufacturers. The traffic demand in the
Dover has already begun to overrun the available resources particularly during NASCAR
race weekends and other events that create an influx of traffic. Without proper action, the
data growth trend will result in a significant degradation in customer experience
including services that effect public safety.
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Existing Verizon Wireless Service
Verizon has eight (8) existing sites in the areas targeted for capacity enhancement. These
sites will be the first tier of neighbors of the proposed facility:
Antenna Centerline Ht
Cell Number Name Structure Type Street Address
(ft)
11 DOVER DOWNS Monopole 110 0 Bacon Avenue
25 WEST DOVER Tank 126 1260 West North Road
26 FOX HALL Tank 115 1293 Walker Road
213 NORTH DOVER Self‐support Structure 188 2030 N. DuPont Hwy
214 DOVER RACE Self‐support Structure 98 1407 North DuPont Hwy
215 SOUTH DOVER Tank 118 391 United Way
171 RACEWAY LIQUORS Monopole 70 889 DuPont Hwy
299 EAST DOVER Self‐support Structure 215 2319 White Oak Road
Use of Existing Towers
The capacity issues in Dover described above dictate that the portion of Verizon’s
network in north Dover mature more rapidly than most parts of Kent County and
Delaware as a whole. In order to accommodate the growing and spiking traffic trends
here, the network design needs to evolve rapidly into one able to accommodate the load
typically seen in larger cities. This includes a higher site density per square mile
comprised of shorter facilities situated as close as possible to the traffic concentrations.
For these reasons it is not feasible to enact the necessary capacity offload by simply
adding resources to the existing sites, instead a higher number of facilities is required. In
fact, five (5) of the neighboring sites detailed above are within a two (2) mile radius of
the proposed and there will be nine (9) Verizon Wireless facilities within a three (3) mile
radius of the race track if the proposed is approved and constructed. A network design
of these guidelines carefully controls the sites’ coverage footprints and effectively splits
the geography into smaller, better defined cells enabling greater capacity to the subscriber
base. These sites are already dimensioned to their fullest and “piggy-backing” additional
sites on these structures violates one of the basic tenets of high-capacity design in that it
will not divide the geography into smaller pieces.
Proposed Verizon Wireless Capacity Upgrade
Illustrated in purple below in Figure 1, the proposed facility with a 70’ antenna centerline
will provide consistent signal dominance to a significant portion of geography in the
areas targeted for capacity offload. Specifically, portions of heavily traveled Route 1 and
areas that are used for parking during NASCAR race weekends. Any decrease in the
height of the proposed antenna will decrease the dominance area and diminish the
effectiveness of the proposed facility serving as a detriment to the overall network
capacity. A failure to address the pending capacity shortage will undoubtedly result in
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excessive voice and data service outages and interruptions for Verizon Wireless
customers in Dover including those that will impact public safety.
Figure 1 – Proposed Capacity Offload
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Reliable Service
The term “reliable” is used to describe areas where a Verizon Wireless subscriber has the
ability to place, receive, and maintain a phone call. Additionally, the concept of reliable
service extends beyond just voice communication; access to the data network with a high
probability of success and adequate throughput is now a component of reliable service.
Without adequate capacity, there cannot be reliable service as users attempting to access
the network through an overburdened facility will be rejected until such time that
resources become available. If the network is not dimensioned properly, delays in
network availability are as detrimental as coverage gaps as both will result in a denial of
service to the customer. Reliable service provided from a facility is affected by many
factors including surrounding topography, clutter types, foliage, and subscriber loading.
Because the network must maintain reliability under all conditions, these factors are
taken into consideration when designing a facility upgrade.
Emergency Services Implications
Wireless devices are widely used by municipal emergency services for voice and data
services including those that impact public safety. Additionally, enhanced 911 (E911)
services, which allow a mobile caller to be located by the dispatch center, are dependent
on an adequate service level to allow a voice connection, find the caller, and provide help
in an emergency.
Technical Parameters of Consideration
The above calculations were based on the equipment configuration information furnished
by representatives of Verizon Wireless. Specifically for this installation, Verizon
Wireless plans to install panel style antennas arranged in three sectors with azimuths
evenly spaced in the horizontal plane with respect to true north. The antenna centerline
height above ground level is planned at 70’. Transmitting through these antennas will be
up to eight (8) CDMA radios in the 850 MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100
watts ERP (effective radiated power) per radio, up to eight (8) CDMA radios in the 1900
MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts ERP (effective radiated power) per
radio and one (1) LTE radio in the 700 MHz band (per sector) at a maximum of 100 watts
ERP (effective radiated power) per radio.
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DECLARATION OF ENGINEER
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E., hereby states that he is a graduate telecommunications
consulting engineer possessing Master and Bachelor Degrees in Electrical Engineering
from Lehigh University (2005 and 1999, respectively). His corporation, dBm
Engineering, P.C., has been retained by representatives of Verizon Wireless to perform a
radio frequency design analysis for a proposed telecommunications facility.
Mr. Petersohn also asserts that the calculations and/or measurements described in this
report were made personally and in a truthful and objective manner. Mr. Petersohn is a
Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Florida. He has over a decade of engineering
experience in the field of wireless communications. Mr. Petersohn is an active member
of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) and the Institute of Electronic
and Electrical Engineers (IEEE). Mr. Petersohn further states that all facts and
statements contained in the foregoing document are true and accurate to the best of his
knowledge. He believes, under penalty of perjury, the foregoing to be correct.
Andrew M. Petersohn, P.E.
Registered Professional Engineer
Delaware license number 14438
Executed this the 23rd day of February, 2012.
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