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REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
File: LUA17-000871, CU -A
Project: SEA Houser Way / Verizon
CITY OF RENTON
MAY 0 9 2018 41j3 4 PV'
RECEIVED 3
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 3
Summary of Request:
This is a request to reconsider the condition of approval related to the collocation feasibility analysis:
The design of the rooftop WCF enclosure shall allow for additional equipment colocation in the
future unless determined infeasible by the Current Planning Project Manager at the time of
building permit application. Colocation feasibility analysis shall be provided with the building
permit application identifying either the location for additional equipment or a determination of
colocation infeasibility.
We believe that the code has been improperly applied to put the weight of actively providing space for
future collocation on the current project; the weight of determining feasibility of collocation should fall
on a future applicant.
Collocation is discussed in Section 4-4-140.D. The section outlines that an applicant is required to search
for opportunities to attach to existing towers or support structures prior to applying for a new support
structure (see 4-4-140.D.1.). It also requires an established user to make a good faith evaluation of
whether a future applicant can collocate based on technical requirements rather than competitive or
financial reasons (see 4-4-140.D.2.).
An evaluation of existing structures and towers required under D.1 was provided in Verizon's
application. This evaluation is unique to each individual applicant based on proprietary network needs
and is clearly prospective.
Section D.2, requiring cooperation between a permittee and a future collocator, is also prospective and
does not require the immediate building of additional space into the carrier's equipment enclosure. It is
the responsibility of the future collocator to determine appropriate equipment space needs, site layout,
and technical feasibility of installing without causing interference with the existing facility. In addition,
Verizon does not have sublease rights, and thus cannot reserve space for a prospective tenant.
The condition to design and build a rooftop enclosure in the present to accommodate another carrier in
the future is too remote. The enclosure as proposed has enough space to accommodate Verizon's
antennas, and is a four -sector site which limits where additional sectors could be deployed. It is not
feasible or reasonable to try to predict whether another future carrier will successfully negotiate a lease
with the property owner, what the horizontal antenna separation requirements would be between
Verizon's proposed antennas and what a future party may wish to install, and in what direction a
possible future party may want to transmit signal. In addition, the cabinet space required by other
carriers to meet their technology requirements can vary widely, which impacts both how much
additional space would be required, as well as the loading on the roof. Any future expansion of the
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