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Home My Public Portal About11_Alternate Site Analysis 1 • 1 �,• ,� � ' �� '.�. �� ,�. �.� _ ` Mks., � '� .. � Li (Re i are, '7�-"� * Ufa _ •i: •�' ��i '■ a aA a i r• •rk r __ ^4*!' '� 'r , .} arI Ll a a � rrf ,J �Y , � •+� • �F T '�Mr+r _� •f •�• f '� _ ,•f � i Y •f ` �Slny� r • Box Depicts Search Ring From • .• • Frequency ConsultantAnne McGuinnes Real Estate UnionVital Site Services 73 • Somerville, 02143 Dear Watertown Planning Board Members, My name is Anne McGuinnes, I am employed by VitalSite Services, Inc. ("VSS") as a Project Manager. VSS contracts with Verizon Wireless ("Verizon Wireless")to assist in the development of its network facilities in the New England area. I am responsible for identifying feasible locations for wireless communications facilities ("WCF"), procuring leases for WCF and pursuing zoning and other regulatory approvals. In that capacity I work closely with the technical personnel involved in the engineering design of the Verizon Wireless network, as well as with Verizon Wireless personnel responsible for the construction and management of the network. Verizon Wireless identified an area in Watertown, generally centered at the intersection of Orchard Street and Waverley Avenue in Watertown, Massachusetts, as an area within which a new WCF was needed to address coverage and capacity issues within the Verizon Wireless network("Search Area"). I was provided with a map showing the Search Area. As initial research for my site search, I reviewed various websites, including the FCC's antenna registration system (http://wireless.fcc.gov/antenna/index.htm?iob=home), and a generally reliable site known as antennasearch.com which provides locations for known towers and antenna locations within a given radius. Through my research I learned that there were no existing towers or cell sites in the search area. I also conducted an initial survey of the area to assess existing structures in the area that would provide the required height. I also researched the Watertown assessor's office real property database to locate parcels in and near the Search Area and the Mass Land Records Database for any existing leases. The RF Engineer specified interest in a 4 story apartment complex located at 9 Lowell Ave in the center of the search area. The owner did not express interest in a lease with Verizon Wireless. The were no other properties directly in the search area that were of adequate height for Verizon to use to fill the gap in its service. I expanded the search area to buildings directly adjacent to the initial search area that met the height requirements. I identified the Property as a candidate site based on its size and location. I made contact with Brain Costello, Director of the Housing Authority who immediately expressed interest in the project. I submitted the Property for consideration by the Verizon Wireless RF Engineer and was told that the Property could provide the necessary service. Site Name Address Zoning District Design Type Comments Parcel ID 405 10 9 Lowell Ave NB Proposed Rooftop Owner was contacted (Watertown) Site via mail and phone and did not express interest in a lease with Verizon Wireless Parcel ID 367 18 1A 270 Orchard St NB Proposed Rooftop Building did not meet (Watertown) Site height requirement for proposed coverage Parcel ID 367 15 0 212 Waverley Ave NB Proposed Rooftop Building did not meet (Watertown) Site height requirements for proposed coverage Parcel ID 3419 68 55 Waverley R-12 Proposed Rooftop Building did not meet Site coverage needs for RF Engineer Unofficial Property Record Card http://watcrtown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Unofficial Property Record Card - Watertown, MA General Property Data Parcel ID 4051 0 Account Number 67740-32 Prior Parcel ID 06774032-405 1 0- Property Owner AH2O LLC Property Location 9 LOWELL AV Property Use APTS>8 Mailing Address 328 WASHINGTON ST#3FF Most Recent Sale Date 10/1/2014 Legal Reference 64316-204 City BROOKLINE Grantor PIANTEDOSI,CYNTHIATRUSTEE Mailing State MA Zip 02445 Sale Price 2,020,000 ParcelZoning NB Land Area 0.218 acres Current Property Assessment Xtra Features Card 1 Value Building Value 1,205,400 Value 5,300 Land Value 800,000 Total Value 2,010,700 Building Description Building Style APARTMENTS Foundation Type CONCRETE Flooring Type HARDWOOD #of Living Units 16 Frame Type STEEL Basement Floor N/A Year Built 1967 Roof Structure FLAT Heating Type ELECTRC BB Building Grade AVERAGE Roof Cover TAR+GRAVEL Heating Fuel ELECTRIC Building Condition Average Siding BRICK Air Conditioning 0% Finished Area(SF) 11700 Interior Walls DRYWALL #of Bsmt Garages 0 Number Rooms 63 #of Bedrooms 31 #of Full Baths 16 #of 3/4 Baths 0 #of 1/2 Baths 0 #of Other Fixtures 0 Legal Description 1 of 2 12/7/2016 3:07 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Narrative Description of Property This property contains 0.218 acres of land mainly classified as APTS>8 with a(n)APARTMENTS style building,built about 1967,having BRICK exterior and TAR+GRAVEL roof cover,with 16 unit(s),63 room(s),31 bedroom(s),16 bath(s),0 half bath(s). Property Images Li i n Disclaimer:This information is believed to be correct but is subject to change and is not warranteed. 2 of 2 12/7/2016 3:07 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Unofficial Property Record Card - Watertown, MA General Property Data Parcel ID 367 18 1A Account Number 997157-19 Prior Parcel ID 99715719-367 18 1A- WATERTOWN,TOWN OF FIRE Property Owner STATION Property Location 270 ORCHARD ST Property Use TOWN-SAFETY Mailing Address 149 MAIN ST Most Recent Sale Date Legal Reference City WATERTOWN Grantor Mailing State MA Zip 02472 Sale Price 0 ParcelZoning NB Land Area 0.542 acres Current Property Assessment Xtra Features Card 1 Value Building Value 545,800 Value 13,000 Land Value 429,000 Total Value 987,800 Building Description Building Style FIRE STAT Foundation Type BRICK/STN Flooring Type CONCRETE #of Living Units 1 Frame Type STEEL Basement Floor N/A Year Built 1951 Roof Structure FLAT Heating Type STEAM Building Grade AVG.(+) Roof Cover TAR+GRAVEL Heating Fuel OIL Building Condition Very Good Siding BRICK VENR Air Conditioning 25% Finished Area(SF)4144 Interior Walls MINIMUM #of Bsmt Garages 0 Number Rooms 0 #of Bedrooms 0 #of Full Baths 0 #of 3/4 Baths 2 #of 112 Baths 0 #of Other Fixtures 10 Legal Description 1 of 2 12/7/2016 3:08 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Narrative Description of Property This property contains 0.542 acres of land mainly classified as TOWN-SAFETY with a(n)FIRE STAT style building,built about 1951 ,having BRICK VENR exterior and TAR+GRAVEL roof cover,with 1 unit(s),0 room(s),0 bedroom(s),0 bath(s),0 half bath(s). Property Images FFL z 120121 Disclaimer:This information is believed to be correct but is subject to change and is not warranteed. 2 of 2 12/7/2016 3:08 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watcrtown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Unofficial Property Record Card - Watertown, MA General Property Data Parcel ID 367 15 0 Account Number 104180-18 Prior Parcel ID 10418018-367 15 0- Property Owner A+A WAVERLY,LLC Property Location 212 WAVERLEY AV C/O ARVANTIS,ANGELA ET ARTHU Property Use STORE Mailing Address 94 DOW AV Most Recent Sale Date 5/27/1999 Legal Reference 30223/360 City ARLINGTON Grantor KADEHJIAN,EDWARD TRUSTEE Mailing State MA Zip 02474 Sale Price 600,000 ParcelZoning NB Land Area 0.347 acres Current Property Assessment Xtra Features Card 1 Value Building Value 713,400 Value 0 Land Value 333,500 Total Value 1,046,900 Building Description Building Style STORE Foundation Type CONC BLOCK Flooring Type ASPHL TILE #of Living Units 9 Frame Type WOOD Basement Floor CONCRETE Year Built 1927 Roof Structure FLAT Heating Type STEAM Building Grade AVERAGE Roof Cover TAR+GRAVEL Heating Fuel OIL Building Condition Average Siding BRICK Air Conditioning 50% Finished Area(SF)8279 Interior Walls PLASTER #of Bsmt Garages 0 Number Rooms 0 #of Bedrooms 0 #of Full Baths 0 #of 3/4 Baths 0 #of 1/2 Baths 12 #of Other Fixtures 6 Legal Description 1 of 2 12/7/2016 3:05 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Narrative Description of Property This property contains 0.347 acres of land mainly classified as STORE with a(n)STORE style building,built about 1927,having BRICK exterior and TAR+GRAVEL roof cover,with 9 unit(s),0 room(s),0 bedroom(s),0 bath(s),12 half bath(s). Property Images a_« ,a bas, 1a 36 � — - 41 , a 32,fig,s Disclaimer:This information is believed to be correct but is subject to change and is not warranteed. 2 of 2 12/7/2016 3:05 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watcrtown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Unofficial Property Record Card - Watertown, MA General Property Data Parcel ID 341 968 Account Number 997253-19 Prior Parcel ID 99725319-341 9 68- Property Owner WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY Property Location 55 WAVERLEY AV Property Use HOUSING AUTH Mailing Address 55 WAVERLEY AVE Most Recent Sale Date Legal Reference City WATERTOWN Grantor Mailing State MA Zip 02472 Sale Price 0 ParcelZoning R1.2 Land Area 1.570 acres Current Property Assessment Xtra Features Card 1 Value Building Value 11,582,800 Value 16,200 Land Value 5,670,000 Total Value 17,269,000 Building Description Building Style APRTMNT-HR Foundation Type CONCRETE Flooring Type ASPHL TILE #of Living Units 162 Frame Type WOOD Basement Floor N/A Year Built 1970 Roof Structure FLAT Heating Type ELECTRC BB Building Grade AVG.(+) Roof Cover TAR+GRAVEL Heating Fuel ELECTRIC Building Condition Average Siding BRICK VENR Air Conditioning 0% Finished Area(SF)98252 Interior Walls DRYWALL #of Bsmt Garages 0 Number Rooms 486 #of Bedrooms 162 #of Full Baths 162 #of 3/4 Baths 0 #of 1/2 Baths 0 #of Other Fixtures 0 Legal Description 1 of 2 12/7/2016 3:10 PM Unofficial Property Record Card http://watertown.patriotproperties.com/RecordCard.asp Narrative Description of Property This property contains 1.570 acres of land mainly classified as HOUSING AUTH with a(n)APRTMNT-HR style building,built about 1970,having BRICK VENR exterior and TAR+GRAVEL roof cover,with 162 unit(s),486 room(s),162 bedroom(s),162 bath(s),0 half bath(s). 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Further Explanation: Special Instructions: Type of Site [X]700 Preferred Location:Existing Building Center of Search Ring Street Address: 125 Walnut St. Latitude:42-22-38.00 N Search Ring Center City: Watertown Longitude: 71-11-17.00 W Search Ring Center County:Middlesex Datum:NAD83 Search Ring Center State:MA Radius of Search Ring(mi): Search Ring Center Zip Code:02472 Voltage(V): Donor Site Name: Amperage(A): Donor Site Sector: Phase: Antenna Center Line(ft AGL): 60.00 Min Center Line(ft AGL):50.00 Building Height Req.: Max Center Line(ft AGL):80.00 Generator?: Equipment Requirements Number of Sectors Whip: Panel: Link: Current Future Quantity Size Quantity Size Whip: Whip: Panel: Panel: Link: Link: