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Section 1.1307 (a)(4) ACTIONS WHICH MAY HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT, FOR WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS MUST BE PREPARED.

Pacific Telesis Mobile Services d.b.a. Pacific Bell Wireless submits this Environmental Assessment as a modification to an existing site, PL 006-08, located on 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California. PBMS obtained all required local permits. This EA is submitted as a major environmental action pursuant to 47 CFR $0 1.1301-1.1319, implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The facility was constructed on a building located within the Park Street Historic Commercial District which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

The installation of this facility was found to have no signifcant adverse effects on persons or property in the vicinity, to be compatible and harmonious with the design and use of surrounding properties, and consistent with the City of Alameda’s Design Review Guidelines. No other environmental criteria listed by the FCC regulations will be significantly impacted by this site.

A Design Review Approval (Appendix C) was issued by the City of Alameda, California, and is provided as evidence of “communications with, or proceedings before and determination (if any) made by zoning, planning, environmental effect” pursuant to 47 CFR Chapter I $ 1.1311 (a)(2).

Attachment “A” to the subject application is an Environmental Assessment of the existing site.

FCC Environmental Assessment PL-006-08 2329 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, California VERTEX Project No. 103 1

Premu-ed For:

Pacific Bell Wireless 4420 Rosewood, Building 2

Floor 3 - Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94500

Attn: Ms. Amy Stanton

Prepared By:

VERTEX Engineering Services, Inc. One Edwards Court, Suite 202 Burlingame, California 94010

Laurie Kochian Project Manager Operations Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ......................................................... .l

SITE DESCRIPTION ...................................................... .

ZONING ...................................................................... 1

PUBLIC CONTROVERSY. .............................................. .

SITE SELECTION ........................................................ .2

REVIEW OF FCC ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA .............. .

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS ................................... .3

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Site Figures and Photographs Appendix B: NEPA Checklist Appendix C: Applicable Permits Appendix D: State Opinion Letter Appendix E: Qualifications of Consultants

FCC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

PL-006-08 2329 Santa Clara Avenue

Alameda, California VERTEX Project No. 103 1

1 .O INTRODUCTION

VERTEX Engineering Services, Inc. (VERTEX) was contracted by Pacific Bell Mobile Services (PBMS) to conduct a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Environmental Assessment (EA) of an existing antenna site referenced as PL-006-08, 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California. VERTEX reviewed the potential for environmental impacts to the site based on information provided by PBMS.

This Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and is intended to provide the environmental analysis required to support FCC approval of the project.

Based on information provided to VERTEX from PlanCorn, Inc. (compiled from information obtained by Brown & Mills, Inc. of Sacramento, California), the site is located within the Park Street Historic Commercial District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Information obtained by Brown & Mills, Inc. included a search of the National Register of Historic Places database for Alameda County via the Internet.

2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

The site consists of antennas mounted on the roof of a 3 to 4-story commercial building. The base transceiver station (BTS) equipment cabinet is also located on the roof. The site does not involve high intensity white lights to be located on the antenna or supporting structures in a residential neighborhood. Therefore, lighting is not a concern to this assessment.

3.0 ZONING

The site is located in the city of Alameda, and is zoned CBD - Central Business District. Adjacent properties generally consist of retail and commercial development. The City of Alameda issued a design review approval to Pacific Municipal Consultants on October 16, 1995 for the installation of antenna and associated equipment. The permit stated that the installation is categorically exempt from CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301. The project was found to have no significant adverse

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effects on persons or property in the vicinity, to be compatible and harmonious with the design and use of surrounding properties, and the will be consistent with the City’s Design Review Guidelines.

4.0 PUBLIC CONTROVERSY

There is no known public controversy on environmental grounds concerning construction of this project site.

5.0 SITE SELECTION

The roof-mount antenna is needed in the project area in order to support radio frequency telecommunications coverage in the vicinity of the site. The selected location was considered the preferable location within the feasible range of alternatives, based on radio signal tests, structural analysis, environmental considerations, safety considerations, cost, access, and minimization of effects on other uses of the site.

6.0 REVIEW OF FCC ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA

The following criteria were assessed during the site investigation to comply with the Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulation, 47 CFR 0 1.1307. The NEPA Checklist prepared by PlanCorn, Inc. for PBMS and dated June 21, 1999 is included in the attachments.

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National Register of Historic Places

According to the research conducted by Brown & Mills, Inc. on December 11, 1997, which included a search of the National Register of Historic Places database for Alameda County via the intemet, the site is located within the Park Street Historic Commercial District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Since this is an existing antenna location, no public controversy relating to the installation was raised, and proper permitting was issued by the local agency, an evaluation and recommendation letter was sent to the State of California Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO) on behalf of PBMS. The California SHPO refused to comment on this site since it has already been built. A copy of the SHPO’s letter was sent to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 12, 1999 and is attached.

7.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been completed for the project site located at 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California. VERTEX reviewed the potential for environmental impacts to the proposed site based on information provided by PBMS for the site. A summary of the findings is as follows:

l The site is located within the Park Street Historic Commercial District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

l The City of Alameda issued a design review approval to Pacific Municipal Consultants on October 16, 1995 for the installation of antenna and associated equipment. The permit stated that the installation is categorically exempt from CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301. The project was found to have no significant adverse effects on persons or property in the vicinity, to be compatible and harmonious with the design and use of surrounding properties, and will be consistent with the City’s Design Review Guidelines.

l There is no known public controversy on environmental grounds concerning construction of this project site.

Based on the summary of findings detailed above, VERTEX concludes that the installation of the cellular antennas at the site appear to have been properly reviewed and permitted by the City of Alameda, and to be compatible and harmonious with the design and use of surrounding properties. Therefore, the site does not appear to impact the character of the Park Street Historic Commercial District.

There are no other environmental concerns related to this site.

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APPENDIX A Site Figures and Photographs

USGS Topographic Map Oakland East, CA Quadrangle

Contour Interval: 25 feet ,12 mi, Graphic Scale 1 mi,

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SITE LOCUS MAP SCALE: AS SHOWN PL-006-08

2329 Santa Clara Avenue January 28, 1999 VERTEX Alameda, CA

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Photograph No. 1 - View of antennas mounted on existing 3-4 story commercial buildil

Photograph No. 2 - View of nearby retail/commercial development

APPENDIX B NEPA Checklist

NEPA (ENVIRONMENTAL AFFECTS) CHECKLIST CELLULAR / PCS

This form must be completed by Cellular One, PBW, NBW, SNET, SWBW and any other wireless affiliates for all new site construction and/or site modifications. Please complete each part of this Checklist, complete the signature blank, and, review the Checklist to evaluate the environmental impact of the project. Once your review is complete, send the Checklist with the documents supporting the project to the SBC Wireless EPA Group.

This Checklist may be completed by an Environmental Consultant or by a qualified wireless employee in your market that undertakes the required investigation and conducts the appropriate research. The Environmental Site Assessment Procedure explains the measures to be taken by consultants or employees seeking to investigate, research and answer the questions.

PROJECT INFORMATION Name of Site: PL-006-08 Type of Structure: Roof Mount Type of Action: q Modification to Existing Site 0 New Site Construction

Did SBC Wireless affiliates build, or contract to build, the structure that the antennas are mounted on? q Yes ~NO If not, who built it? Existing Building

If the answer to this question is “No”, you may answer “N/A” to all questions except for numbers 4,8,9,10 and 11. (Question 11 applies only to California markets.) Description of Action: NEPA Compliance

Location of Action (address, city, county): 2329 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, Alameda County

Region: Northern California

1. Is the facility located in an officially designated wilderness area? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(l)] q Yes [7No (E3N/A If so, describe the area, its location and source of the information.

2. Is the facility located in an officially designated wildlife preserve? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(2)] q Yes -tzNo HNIA If so, describe the preserve, its location and source of information.

3. Will the facility: (i) affect listed threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitats; or (ii) jeopardize the continued existence of any proposed endangered or threatened species; or is it likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of proposed critical habitats, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(3)] OYes q No MN/A If so, describe the species, critical habitat, the location, and source of the information.

4. Will the facility be located in, on, or within the viewshed of a building, site, district, structure or object, significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering or culture, that is listed, or eligible for listing on the State or National Registers of Historic Places? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(4)] HYes q No If so, describe the historic place, its location, and its distance from the site.

Please see Environmental Assessment determination.

5. Will the facility affect an Indian religious site? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(5)] q Yes (-JNo WNIA If so, describe the source of the information.

6. Will the facility be located in a “floodplain”? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(6)] OYes ONo [XINIA If so, describe the floodplain, its location, and source of the information.

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7. Will the construction of the facility involve significant change in surface features (e.g. wetland fill, deforestation, or water diversion)? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(7)] q Yes q No q N/A If so, describe the surface feature, its location, and source of the information.

8. Will the facility be equipped with high intensity white lights which are to be located in a residential neighborhood, as defined by the local zoning law? [47 CFR 1.1307 (a)(8)] q Yes NO

9a. Cellular Markets - that provide Broadband CRS within the meaning of 47 CFR Part 22, Subpart H, do either of the following apply (See A & B below): [47 CFR 1.1307 (b)] q Yes q No

A. for non-building-mounted antennas: height above ground level to lowest point of antenna less than 10 meters; and the total power of all channels is greater than 1,000 watts ERP*; or

B. for building-mounted antennas: the total power of all channels is greater than 1,000 watts ERP.*

9b. PCS Markets - that provide Broadband PCS within the meaning of 47 CFR Part 24, Subpart E, do either of the following apply (See A & B below): [47 CFR 1.1307 (b)] q Yes NO

A. for non-buildin+mounted antennas: height above ground level to lowest point of antenna less than 10 meters; and the total power of all channels is greater than 2,000 watts ERP*; or

B. for building-mounted antennas: the total power of all channels is greater than 2,000 watts ERP.*

REQUIRES SIGNATURE OF RF ENGINEER OR NETWORK DEPLOYMENT MANAGER

*The term “total power of all channels” means the sum of all co-located simultaneously operating transmitters operated by a single licensee.

CJtristopher Eldridge Printed Name

10. Has there been or do you foresee any public controversy regarding potential adverse environmental impacts concerning this facility. q Yes NO If yes, explain:

11. California Markets only - has the site met all requirements for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)? aYes q No If no, explain:

The undersigned has completed this Checklist as part of an environmental impacts analysis for the possible development of a tract of land and certifies that the answers contained herein are truthful and accurate to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge after reasonable investigation.

Consultant:

Signature Date

Christodher Eldridge Name (print) Name/Company (print)

APPENDIX C Applicable Permits

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City of Alameda l California

NOTICE OF MINOR DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL

Note: This is for approval of Design Review only. Please check with the Central Permit Office (748-4531.) to see if the Building Permit is ready to issue.

Applicant's Name: Christina Ratcliffe, Pacific Municipal Consultants

Applicant's Address: 440 Rosewood Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Project Address: 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 Project Description: Install antennae and associated equipment.

All antennae and associated equipment will be mounted on the roof of a commercial building. No antennae shall be moun&ed OIA the facade of the building as shown on.plans marked E2chibit "An and on file in the Planning Department. .

Conditions: (1) This approval is valid for six months. The buiiding permit

for this work must be obtained prior to J&r 1 16. 1996 unless the applicant applies for and is granted a six (6) months extension by Design Review Staff prior to said expiration. Only one (1) extension may be granted. .

(2) Any changes to the exterior details from approved plans, other than those outlined in the cdnditions below, syll be submitted for Planning Staff review and approval.

Envfronmmtal Determination; (1) The proposal is Categorically Exempt from CEQA, wdeiineg,

Section 15301.

FindAnge : (1) The project will have no significant adverse effect6 on

persons or property in the vicinity. (2) The project will be-compatible and harmonious witkh the

design and use of surrounding properties. (3) The project as conditioned will be consistent with fhe

City's Design Review Guidelines.

Note: This Notice of Decision is required under Zoning C>rdinaZe Section 30-36.3, To appeal this decision, a written appeal must be filed with the required appeal fee in acco,rdance

. with Section 30-36.4 within ten (10) days of approval. Approved: .

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Date: October 16, 1995

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APPENDIX D State Opinion Letter

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 942896 SACRAMENTO, CA 942980001 (916) 8538824 Fax: (918) 653.9824 cakhpo@mail2.qtik.com

April 12, 1999

Reply to: FCC99041 2X

Cathy Seidel, Chief Enforcement/Consumer information Division Federal Communications Commission Room 3C431 445 12* Street, SW Washington DC 20554

RE: California Cellular Sites

Dear Ms. Seidel:

Recently I have received letters from carriers requesting comments by the State Historic Preservation Officer on cellular sites that are already built and operating, In effect, these carriers are requesting Section 106 consultation after the fact. Therefore unless the FCC tells me othennrise, I will assume that the FCC deemed it appropriate for these projects to proceed, despite not having in hand evidence of compliance with Section 106.

Under 36 CFR Part 800, construction of an undertaking before the Section 106 process has begun or been completed constitutes foreclosure of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s ability to comment on an undertaking and to consider alternatives. Given these circumstances the comment of the State Historic Preservation Officer on already complete projects is superfluous.

I would like to request your comments on what the FCC feels is the best way for these situations to be addressed so that the FCC’s responsibilities, the interest of the carriers, and the integrity of the Section 106 process can all be reasonably and lawfully sustained.

I would also request your advice on how to deal with the following projects from Pacific Bell Mobile Services that are already constructed and operating:

. FCC990203A - PL-006-08 - 2329 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, California SF-01 9-02 - 900 Minnesota Street, San Francisco, California SF-31 9-02 - 324 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, San Anselmo, California SF-33502 - 205 Kentucky Street, Petaluma, California SF-627-03 - 26140 Duval Way, Los Altos Hills, California

l FCC990323B - SA-033-Cl - 4520 Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento, California * FCC990323C - SA-045-01 - 1818 $” Street, Davis, California l FCC9903230 - SA-090-Pl - 8667 Kammerer Road, South Sacramento, California m FCC990323E - SA-087-P2 - 57 Kentucky Ave, Woodland, California * FCC990323F - SA-027-03 - 312 North Sunrise Boulevard, Placer Cbunty,

California m FCC990323G - SA-084-P2 - 3765 T Street, Sacramento, California . FCC990323H - SA-155-Cl - 9691 Ophir Road, Placer County, California

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FCC9903231 - SA-093-03 - 6232 Walnut Avenue, Sacramento County, California FCC990323.J - SA-108-02 - 3017 Douglas Boulevard, Placer County, California FCC990323K - SA-130-Ol- 3225 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, California FCC990323L - SA-135-Cl- 7437 Sunset Avenue, Sacramento County, California FCC990323M - SA-149X1- 8147 Greenback Lane, Sacramento County, California FCC990323N - SA-151-Cl- 6900 Eureka Road, Placer County, California FCC9903230 - SA-143-01 - 3170 Gold Nugget, Placerville, California FCC990323P - SA-132-02 - 3268 Penryn Road, Placer County, California

If you have any questions please direct them to either Hans Kreutzberg at (916) 653- 91 07 or Natalie Thompson at (916) 653-8920.

Sincerely,

Daniel Abeyta, Acting State Historic Preservation Officer

Enclosures

cc: Laurie Kochian Sandie Rug&en

APPENDIX E Qualifications of Consultants

Laurie Kochian Project Manager

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE:

Ms. Kochian has 7 years of experience in conducting Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Environmental Site Assessments (ESA). Ms. Kochian’s Phase I ESA experience includes preparation of reports for commercial, industrial, and residential properties, as well as agricultural environmental site inspection questionnaires (AG-ESIQ). Additionally, Ms. Kochian has produced FCC/NEPA audits and transaction screens for the wireless communication industry for the siting of PCS/Cellular towers.

Ms. Kochian is also experienced in conducting Phase II/III ESAs. This experience includes subsurface investigation, UST removals and replacements, groundwater monitoring well installation, maintenance of an air-stripper groundwater remediation system including monthly operation and maintenance of vapor extraction systems.

Ms. Kochian’s report experience includes preparation of workplans, cost proposals, site specific health and safety plans, site investigation reports, tank removal and tank closure reports, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III reports, feasibility studies, and monthly, quarterly, and annual groundwater monitoring reports. Report preparation experience also includes the completion of computer-generated drawings and figures, groundwater elevation contour maps, is- concentration maps, field logs of borings, monitoring well completion summaries, geologic cross- sections, and tables of laboratory analytical data and associated graphs.

REGISTRATIONS:

40 Hour OSHA Training Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Asbestos Building Inspector AutoCAD - Level II, Intermediate

EDUCATION:

B.S. Geology - California State University, Fresno - Fresno, California

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Currently, Ms. Kochian serves as a Project Manager for VERTEX’s California operations. As Project Manager, Ms. Kochian is responsible for conducting Phase I environmental site assessments, preparation of Phase II and Phase III investigation reports, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies, and assist in NRDA, NEPA and State regulated environmental projects.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Red Cross, Northern California Region - Santa Clara Valley Chapter

Russell Fitzpatrick, LSP, REA Operations Manager

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE:

Mr. Fitzpatrick has 14 years of experience in designing and implementing remedial investigations and feasibility studies, performing remedial design studies, and designing and implementing groundwater and source control remedial technologies. He has been involved assisting private parties in addressing environmental challenges at Superfund sites, and sites regulated by state agencies nationwide. Mr. Fitzpatrick has performed numerous environmental assessments for property transactions throughout the United States.

REGISTRATIONS:

40 Hour OSHA Training 8 Hour OSHA Supervisor Training Certificate IS0 14000 Certified Auditor Training Registered Environmental Assessor (REA), State of California, # 02904 Licensed Site Professional (LSP), State of Massachusetts, # 1927

EDUCATION:

B.S. Geology - Tufts University - Medford, Massachusetts - 1984 Graduate Study in Geology - Northeastern University - Boston, Massachusetts - 1988 Graduate Study in Contaminant Transport - UC Berkeley - Berkeley, CA - 1992 Graduate Study in Hydrology - Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ - 1993

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Currently, Mr. Fitzpatrick serves as the Operations Manager for VERTEX’s California operations. As Operations Manager, Mr. Fitzpatrick is responsible for senior review and consulting on environmental assessment projects and Superfund, NRDA and State regulated environmental projects involving: hydrogeological field studies; the development of site conceptual models; the development and performance of remedial investigations, feasibility studies, human health risk characterizations and remedial designs; and the development and negotiation of remedy modification strategies at Superfund sites.

Previously, Mr. Fitzpatrick held various positions at McLaren/Hart Environmental Engineering in Alameda, California and Warren, New Jersey, and at Stone and Webster Engineering in Boston, Massachusetts.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

National Ground Water Association Hazardous Material Control Resources Institute American Chemical Society