Please note that antenna structures operated by licensed amateur
radio operators are addressed in Sections 214-3.3C(7) and 214-4.4B(4)(h).
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Applicants to the Connecticut Siting Council are strongly encouraged
to meet with the Zoning Commission within 30 days of the preapplication
notice to a municipality as required by C.G.S. Section 16-501.(f)(1),
to review technical reports concerning:
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The need for the facility;
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A description of the site selection process;
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Any alternate sites considered;
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Measures to mitigate potential aesthetic impacts of the facility;
and
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The potential environmental effects of the proposed facility.
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Such meeting with the Commission shall not be in lieu of the
public informational meeting as provided for by C.G.S. Section 16-501.(f)(1).
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Preferred
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Existing utility poles
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Small cell or other similar telecommunication facilities on
existing utility distribution poles
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Structure-mounted
(provided that such installation preserves the character and
integrity of those structures)
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Totally enclosed within:
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An existing structure
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A new steeple, chimney, or similar architecturally compatible
structure
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Externally mounted on the wall of:
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An existing structure
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A new steeple, chimney, or similar architecturally compatible
structure
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Mounted on or within a new purpose-built structure designed
to fit Somers's overall character (such as a structure designed
to look like a barn, silo, or similar)
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Externally mounted on the roof of:
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An existing structure
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A new steeple, chimney, or similar architecturally compatible
structure
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Internal mount on tower
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New internally mounted antennas on an existing or new tower
(monopole or flagpole)
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Not Preferred
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Up-sized utility poles
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Small cell or other similar telecommunication facilities on
utility poles that are substantially larger in size or scale compared
to existing utility poles
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External mount on tower
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New antennas externally mounted on existing or new pole (co-location)
including monopine or monopole
New lattice tower
New guyed tower
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Information
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CSC
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PURA
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(1)
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Carrier identified
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(a)
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A statement identifying which licensed carrier is either an
applicant or a co-applicant on the application
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(2)
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Emergency service needs considered
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(a)
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A statement identifying whether an authorized emergency services
organization (police, fire and/or ambulance services) is either an
applicant or a co-applicant on the application
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(b)
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If an authorized emergency services organization is not a co-applicant,
statements from police, fire and ambulance services indicating whether
they have any emergency service communication needs which could be
addressed by the proposed facility
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(c)
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Documentation that the proposed facility will not cause any
interference with any emergency or public safety radio system
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(3)
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Regulatory compliance
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(a)
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A statement that all towers, antennas, and/or equipment will,
at all times, be operated in accordance with relevant local, state,
and federal regulations
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(b)
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Documentation regarding noise emission from equipment and steps
to be taken so that any equipment noise is inaudible at the property
line
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Coverage
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(a)
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Coverage parameters used in the analysis of potential sites
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(b)
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Information on all tower sites considered and the reasons for
rejection of any site
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Visual impact and extent
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(a)
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For a new tower, the boundaries of the tower's viewshed
(the area within which the tower can be seen based upon topography)
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(b)
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For a new tower, notice of a balloon test for the proposed site
shall be published in accordance with the notice provisions in C.G.S.
Section 8-7.
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(c)
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Illustrations of the proposed tower, antennas, equipment shelters,
and any other construction or development attendant to the facility
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(d)
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Visual simulation of the proposed tower, antennas and equipment
enclosure(s)
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(e)
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A statement indicating whether utilities serving the facility
will be overhead or underground
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(f)
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A statement indicating whether the site will require lighting
per the FAA regulations and, if so, what type of lighting is proposed
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(g)
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A statement as to whether any commercial logo or identification
will be placed on any equipment so as to be visible from adjacent
property or a public street
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Construction plans
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(a)
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For towers, site plans with 2-foot contour intervals showing
all proposed changes to the existing property, including clearing,
grading, structure and equipment location(s), temporary or permanent
roads or driveways, existing and proposed stormwater management facilities,
and other considerations
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(b)
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For utility pole installations, site plans showing all proposed
changes within the street right-of-way or on nearby property, including
vegetation removal, grading, and other considerations
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(c)
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For towers, drawings of the tower and key dimensional parameters,
including any built-in yield point or other parameter
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(d)
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Drawings of any building, underground vault, fence, screening,
or other enclosure for equipment
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(e)
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For towers or for any ground-based equipment or structures,
landscaping drawings
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(7)
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Other requirements
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(a)
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A statement shall be submitted indicating whether there are
any deed restrictions or easements or other encumbrances that would
affect the installation of wireless communication facilities
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(b)
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For applications to PURA, the applicant shall submit a statement
indicating their willingness to schedule a public information meeting
in Somers if requested by the Town
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Operational considerations
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(a)
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A statement about whether the site will require lighting per
the FAA regulations or be installed for any reason and, if so, what
type of lighting is proposed
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(b)
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The applicant's program for annual reporting of the contact
person
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(c)
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The applicant's proposal for documenting, upon request
by the Town:
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Whether radio frequency emissions from the antennas and/or equipment
exceed FCC guidelines and actions taken to correct any noncompliance
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Whether equipment at the site complies with noise limitations
and actions taken to correct any noncompliance
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(d)
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For new towers, the applicant shall prepare and submit an affidavit
acceptable to the Commission, for recording on the land records, declaring
responsibility for the orderly removal of towers, antennas and associated
equipment and restoration of the site at the operator's expense.
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(e)
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A written maintenance plan for the site, including, but not
limited to, all facilities including landscaping at the site
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Existing earthwork operations may continue as nonconforming
uses until the expiration of their yearly permit, but the operator
must then file a statement with the Commission setting forth the area
included in the operation and the nature, extent and purpose of the
operation now being carried on. After such a statement is filed with
and approved by the Commission, any extension, change or renewal of
the operation shall be considered a new operation and shall require
compliance with these regulations.
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URL active as of April 2021
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https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/site clean up/potable
water/Blasting-Guidance-Dec2019.pdf
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