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Schedule 1 <br />Page 9 <br />light, air, or views from adjacent windows. Consider using antenna models that include a GPS <br />antenna (if needed) integrated into the same cylindrical shape on top of the main antenna. <br />Consider using antennas with electronic tilt mechanisms that could reduce the need for bulky <br />mechanical tilt brackets. Utilize single element side-arms instead of dual parallel side-arms, <br />Evaluate opportunities to utilize cylindrical antennas in-lieu of panel antennas. If panel antennas <br />are utilized, consider the use of mini shrouds below each panel antenna to reduce the visibility <br />of the cable loops. While this will make the antenna look slightly longer, it reduces the <br />noticeability of various elements, such as multiple cable loops, that can draw more attention <br />than the antenna itself. Avoid the use of large bracket systems for panel antennas, which create <br />a significant offset from the pole. <br />Both top-mounted and side mounted antennas offer various advantages and challenges <br />from both an RF and visibility perspective; requiring a case by case review. For example, a top- <br />mount antenna with a very tall extension arm may look out of character in a low lying residential <br />neighborhood, but a top mount antenna that is relatively narrow and nearly flush with the top of <br />the pole may offer a very minimal profile, which is preferred. An antenna may not obstruct the <br />view from, or light into, any adjacent residential window. For side-mounted antennas, consider <br />using an arm that features flanges/channels so that cabling and passive RF gear can be better <br />hidden from view. For top-mounted antennas, consider using a shroud around the base of the <br />antenna, especially for antenna models with four or more cabling ports, as cable systems <br />without a shroud at the base of the antenna, can appear cluttered. If a shroud cannot be used, <br />utilize Velcro ties (or similar) to neatly arrange cabling (and note such on the site completion <br />checklist on the cover sheet of plans). Pole top extension arms should not appear offset from <br />the pole, making the antenna more noticeable. Utilize an arm that is as wide as the top of the <br />pole and tapers toward the antenna. <br />8.The antennas and related equipment shall be constructed out of non-reflective <br />materials, painted and/or textured to match the existing support structure and painted to blend <br />with their surroundings. Paint shall be reviewed and shown on the Approved Plans and <br />Specifications. Antennas, Brackets (mounting), and Cabling, should match the color of the <br />equipment (including the fiber termination enclosure). Many installations feature wide variations <br />in paint colors, which appears distracting. The Planning Department will generally recommend <br />that equipment cabinets, cables, brackets, and antennas be painted light gray; primarily for <br />locations where there are no nearby mature tree canopies and the existing poles appear <br />washed out. In the downtown area, the likely color choice will be black to match the City’s <br />decorative poles. Choose a durable paint, especially in areas near the San Francisco Bay. <br />9.Any fiber optic cable or wiring connecting the antenna to the equipment cabinet or <br />pedestal shall be located inside the City Pole and shall be located underground to any needed <br />pedestal-mount equipment cabinet. Consider the use of shrouds, risers or conduit, to reduce <br />the appearance of cluttered or tangled cabling. In some instances, installation practices such as <br />using equipment enclosures with specific port locations, or crossing wires below a down-facing <br />port on an equipment enclosure, can reduce the likelihood that cabling will appear cluttered or <br />bend outward from the pole and further away from the enclosure. <br />10. All other conduit, cable and wiring shall be located underground. <br />11.Avoid the replacement of streetlight-only wooden poles with poles that are <br />significantly taller by evaluating a different pole or attachment method. This could include <br />evaluating opportunities to: <br />(a) choose a nearby Joint Pole Association (JPA) pole, where a modest height increase <br />would be less noticeable, than a streetlight-only pole; <br />(b) work with the utility to re-route power lines serving the cobra head street light in a <br />manner that meets height clearance requirements;