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Southold Town
Planning Roam
One-Mile Radius Visibility Study
Wireless Communications Facility Upgrade
Mattituck Fire District
1000 Pike Street
Mattituck, New York 11952
PO Box 666 0
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................................1
Methodology..............................................................................................................................................7
1-Mile Radius Visibility Results..................................................................................................................9
PhotographicSimulation Analysis...........................................................................................................11
Findingsand Conclusions........................................................................................................................18
List of Figures
Figure1—Site Location Map.....................................................................................................................3
Figure2—Site Plan...................................................................................................................................4
Figure3—Elevations.................................................................................................................................5
Figure 4-Compound Plan(Partial Roof Plan).........................................................................................6
Figure5—One-Mile Radius Map...............................................................................................................8
Figure6—Photograph Location Map......................................................................................................12
List of Appendices
Appendix A—One-Mile Radius Visibility and Photograph Location Map and One-Mile Radius Visibility
Photographs
Appendix B—Visual Analysis(Photographic Simulations)by Creative Visuals,Inc.
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Introduction
A one-mile radius visibility study was performed for the proposed communications
facility upgrade on the Mattituck Fire District property,located at 1000 Pike Street in
the Town of Southold,Suffolk County,New York(see Figure 1). The subject
property is designated on the Suffolk County Tax Map as District 1000—Section
140.00—Block 03.00—Lot 011.001.
The proposed action involves the upgrade of the Mattituck Fire District's existing
communications facility. Specifically,the Fire District intends to remove an existing
84.5-foot-tall wooden pole with whip antennas thereon and replace it with a 120-foot-
tall blue/gray stealth unipole and associated equipment(Figure 2). The proposed
unipole would support multiple Fire District whip antennas at various heights,the
uppermost of which would reach a top height of 132-feet-6±-inches above grade level
(agl) (Figure 3). In addition,a mesa span cabinet and a transformer would be
installed at ground level,proximate to the base of the proposed unipole.The
proposed stealth unipole would also facilitate future collocation,as it would be able
to conceal the antennas of multiple wireless service providers within. Associated
rooftop equipment of future wireless communications providers would be situated
on two proposed steel platforms measuring 336 and 184 square feet,behind
screening enclosures designed to match the building facade(Figure 4). The proposed
screening enclosures for future wireless communications rooftop equipment would
extend to a height of 31-feet-2t-inches agl,which is approximately nine feet higher
than the existing building parapet(Figure 3).Additionally,a natural gas powered
generator(associated with future collocation)could be located upon the building
rooftop proximate to the proposed equipment platforms.
At the request of the applicant,VHB Engineering,Surveying and Landscape
Architecture,P.C.(VHB)performed a one-mile radius visibility study on April 3,
2014,between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 12:00 p.m.,to evaluate where,within a one-
mile radius of the site location,the proposed communications facility would be
visible. To facilitate this evaluation,a crane was positioned proximate to the location
of the proposed communications facility(seven±feet to the southeast of the location
of the proposed unipole)with the boom extended to a height of 120±feet agl,with
red flags affixed thereto to facilitate visibility.
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Land uses in the immediate area surrounding the proposed facility(within the one-
mile radius)are mixed,with municipal,commercial,residential,industrial,
transportation,educational,agricultural,religious institution,recreational,and open
space uses. Topography in the surrounding area(within the one-mile radius)is
relatively flat,without significant changes in elevation. Elevations in the
surrounding area range from approximately zero feet to 50 feet above mean sea level
(amsl). The proposed facility location is at approximately ten±feet amsl. Elevations
generally are highest in the northern and western portions of the one-mile radius,in
the vicinity of Mattituck Creek. The most significant elevation changes occur
northwest of the proposed facility location,on the east side of Mattituck Creek,with
elevations increasing from zero±feet amsl to 50±feet amsl over a distance of
approximately 0.20 mile.
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Methodology
Four representatives of VHB,along with staff from Creative Visuals,Inc.,made an
on-site visit to obtain familiarity with the site and the surrounding area. A crane was
positioned proximate to the location of the proposed communications facility
(approximately seven feet from the proposed location),and the top of the crane was
set at 120±feet agl(to represent the height of the proposed stealth unipole). The top
of the crane provided a reference point,via red flags attached thereto,for the
photographs that were taken as part of this one-mile radius visibility study.
Digital photographs were taken by two representatives of VHB. Photographs were
taken from an approximate height of five feet above street level. This height
represents an average between a driver-eye-level and a pedestrian-eye-level. These
photographs were taken on April 3,2014,between the hours of 9:00 a.m.and 12:00
p.m. The conditions were clear to partly cloudy,with deciduous leaves off of the
trees.
A one-mile radius was plotted onto a DeLorme Street Map(see Figure 5). Every
public roadway within a one-mile radius was driven by car., Observations were
made along all streets within this radius,and,if the crane could be seen at an
intersection,a photograph was taken. Additional photographs were taken at non-
intersection locations where appropriate. The data collected during the visual study
was overlain onto a base aerial photograph of the one-mile radius area in order to
illustrate those areas from which the proposed facility would be visible or partially
visible(see annexed One-Mile Radius Visibility and Photograph Location Map in
Appendix A).
The results of these observations revealed that the proposed facility would be visible
and partially visible within the immediate surrounding area(0.3±mile),with limited
visibility due to local topography and the presence of intervening mature vegetation
and existing structures within the one-mile radius.
Only publicly-accessible roadways were traversed. Private roadways were not accessed.
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SITE NAME: Proposed Communications Facility Upgrade
LOCATION, 1000 Pike Street
CITY, STATE,ZIP: Mattituck, New fork 91952
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SOURCE: DeLorme Street Atlas USA,2010
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One-Mile Radius Visibility
Results
Twenty-seven(27)color digital photographs are included herein. These photographs
were primarily taken from roadway intersections where the crane was,at least,
partially visible. Some photographs from non-intersection locations are also
included in this report. As the crane may be difficult to view in some of the
photographs,arrows have been added to indicate its location.
The following is a list of the photograph locations from which the crane could be
seen,numbered to correspond with the One-Mile Radius Visibility and Photograph
Location Map in Appendix A:
1. From the intersection of Wickham Avenue and Middle Road:
2. From the intersection of Freeman Road and Wickham Avenue(partial);
3. From the intersection of Farmer Road and Wickham Avenue(partial);
4. From the intersection of Bayer Road and Wickham Avenue(partial);
5. From the intersection of Wickham Avenue and Grand Avenue(partial);
6. From Wickham Avenue,near the edge of the one-mile radius(partial);
7. From the intersection of Mary's Road and Middle Road;
8. From the intersection of Brower Road and Grand Avenue(partial);
9. From the intersection of Maiden Lane and Middle Road(partial);
10. From the intersection of Love Lane and the Long Island Rail Road
(existing pole to be removed is visible);
11. From the intersection of Love Lane and Middle Road(partial);
12. From the intersection of Westphalia Avenue and the Long Island Rail
Road;
13. From the intersection of Pike Street and Wickham Avenue(existing pole
to be removed is visible);
14. From the intersection of Mary's Road and Pike Street(partial);
15. From the intersection of Hill Street and Wickham Avenue(existing pole
to be removed is visible);
16. From the northwest corner of Village Lane(partial);
17. From near the middle of Mill Lane(partial);
18. From near the intersection of Airway Drive and New Suffolk Avenue
(partial);
19. From New Suffolk Avenue,south of Marratooka Pond(partial);
20. From the intersection of Reeve Avenue and Main Road(partial);
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21. From the intersection of Love Lane and Pike Street(existing pole to be
removed is visible);
22. From the intersection of Westphalia Avenue and Pike Street(partial);
23. From the intersection of Pacific Street and Sound Avenue(partial);
24. From near the middle of Rochelle Place(partial);
25. From the intersection of Main Road and New Suffolk Avenue(partial);
26. From the intersection of Main Road and Sound Avenue(partial);
27. From the intersection of Main Road and Wickham Avenue(partial).
Photograph locations for the above-listed photographs are identified on the One-Mile
Radius Visibility and Photograph Location Map included in Appendix A. Areas
shaded red on the One-Mile Radius Visibility and Photograph Location Map indicate
areas of visibility. Those areas with intermittent visibility or visibility amongst
deciduous vegetation and other visual obstructions(i.e.existing structures)are
indicated as partially visible on the One-Mile Radius Visibility and Photograph
Location Map in blue. Private roads,which were not travelled,are indicated by
green shading.
The visibility of the proposed stealth unipole would be limited to within
approximately 0.3-mile of the subject site,with very limited visibility beyond that
distance within the one-mile radius. The greatest visibility of the proposed facility
would be along portions of Pike Street,Wickham Avenue,Main Road,Middle Road,
Love Lane,Westphalia Avenue,and Hill Street(Photographs 1,10,12-13,15 and 21).
Visibility of the proposed facility would diminish rapidly due to intervening
vegetation,existing structures and surrounding topography,as distance from the
subject site increases in all directions.It should be noted that the existing pole(to be
removed)on the subject property can be seen in Photographs 10,13,15 and 21.
In addition,there would be partial visibility of the proposed stealth unipole from
locations in all directions(Photographs 2-9,11,14,16-20,and 22-27). However,the
visibility of the proposed facility would be largely obscured by seasonal vegetation.
All additional areas within the one-mile radius had no visibility due to intervening
vegetation,existing structures and topography.
As indicated above,and as depicted on the One-Mile Radius Visibility and
Photograph Location Map in Appendix A,there would be limited overall visibility of
the proposed facility within the one-mile radius. Additionally,this study was done
during the"leaf-off'season and,thus,depicts a worst-case visibility scenario. It is
anticipated that during the growing season,the proposed facility would be obscured
from view from many of the locations that were identified as having partial visibility.
Finally,the applicant has designed its proposed facility such that it would conceal
the proposed antennas within a stealth unipole,helping to mitigate potential visual
impacts associated with the proposed action.
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Photographic Simulation Analysis
Photographic Simulation Methodology
Creative Visuals,Inc.prepared photographic simulations of the proposed
communications facility. On April 3,2014,Creative Visuals,Inc.conducted an on-
site visit to obtain familiarity with the site and surrounding area. Field work was
done between 7:50 a.m.and 12:00 p.m. The weather and visibility conditions were
clear skies with deciduous leaves off of the trees. Photographs taken presented
reference points for calculation of the placement of the proposed facility,using red
flags attached to a crane(set at a height of 120±feet agl),as seen from each view
point,where visible.
Fourteen(14)view points proximate to the proposed facility location were selected
for analysis as areas of potential visual impact of the completed project.
Photographic simulations of the proposed facility were prepared from fourteen
representative locations from which the proposed facility would be visible. A
Photographic Simulation Location Map depicting the View Points is included as
Figure 6.
A complete letter of methodology is included with the photographic simulations in
Appendix B.
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LOCATION:SITE NAME: Proposed Communications Facik Upgrade
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CITY,STATE,ZIP:Matfituck, New York
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Photographic Simulation Analysis
The results of the photographic simulation analysis are summarized below with
existing conditions photographs and photographic simulations included in
Appendix B.
View Point A—from near the benches in the park at Mattituck Inlet,1,348±feet
west of the proposed facility location. The View Point A existing conditions
photograph depicts the area near the Mattituck Inlet,including paved parking,
residential structures,grasses,deciduous trees,utility poles and overhead utility
lines. The photographic simulation indicates that the top portion of the proposed
stealth unipole would be visible from this location and that the proposed whip
antennas would not be readily discernable. Moreover,future antennas would be
concealed within. Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility,the presence
of intervening structures and the established visual horizon containing utility poles
and overhead utility lines,and as the proposed stealth unipole would not appear to
extend higher than the utility poles in the foreground,the proposed facility would
not result in significant adverse visual impacts from this view point.
View Point B—from near the intersection of Route 48 and Route 25,5,107±feet
west-southwest of the proposed facility location. The View Point B existing
conditions photograph depicts the Route 48/Middle Road corridor,with utility poles
and overhead utility lines and surrounding trees. The photographic simulation
indicates that a small portion of the top of the proposed stealth unipole would be
visible above the treeline from this location. However,it would barely be
discernible.As such,the proposed facility would not result in a significant adverse
visual impact from this view point.
View Point C—from the Mattituck train station,near the stairs and sitting area,
823±feet west-southwest of the proposed facility location. The View Point C
existing conditions photograph depicts a parking lot and commercial buildings near
the Mattituck train station,as well as utility poles,overhead utility lines,
surrounding trees,and a lamp post in the foreground. The photographic simulation
indicates that the top half of the proposed stealth unipole would be visible from this
location and that the proposed whip antennas would be barely discernable. Further,
any fijture antennas to collocate would be concealed within. Based on the stealth
design of the proposed facility and the presence of overhead utility lines and
intervening structures,the proposed facility would not result in significant adverse
visual impacts from this view point.
View Point D—from the sidewalk adjacent to Westphalia Avenue and near the
driveway to 13075 Sound Avenue,1,018±feet southwest of the proposed facility
location. The View Point D existing conditions photograph depicts a commercial
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area near Westphalia Avenue,including a lawn,parking lot,and commercial
structures,with overhead utility lines,light posts,and deciduous and evergreen
vegetation. The photographic simulation indicates that the proposed stealth unipole
would be visible from this location and that the proposed whip antennas would be
barely discernable. Moreover,future wireless communications antennas would be
concealed within same. Based on the presence of light posts,overhead utility wires,
and intervening deciduous vegetation,and as the proposed facility will not appear to
be taller than the light posts in view, the proposed facility would not result in
significant adverse visual impacts from this view point from this location,especially
during the"leaf-on"months.
View Point E—from the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection of Main Road and
Love Lane and near the Octagon Building,564±feet south-southwest of the
proposed facility location. The View Point E existing conditions photograph depicts
commercial structures and landscaping on Main Road. The photographic simulation
indicates that the top half of the proposed stealth unipole and whip antennas would
be visible from this location. However,future wireless communications antennas
would be concealed within same. Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility
and the presence of intervening commercial structures,installation of the proposed
facility would not result in significant adverse visual impacts from this view point.
View Point F—from adjacent to Main Road,near the intersection with Love Lane,
784±feet south-southwest of the proposed facility location. The View Point F
existing conditions photograph depicts Main Road,with commercial structures,
signage,utility poles,overhead utility lines and deciduous trees. The photographic
simulation indicates that the top half of the proposed stealth unipole would be
visible from this location and that the proposed whip antennas would be minimally
visible. Further,any future wireless communications antennas would be concealed
within same. Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility and given the
existing visual clutter from this vantage point,installation of the proposed facility
would not result in significant adverse visual impacts from this view point,
especially during the"leaf-on"months.
View Point G—from near 190 Rochelle Place,4,586±feet south-southeast of the
proposed facility location. The View Point G existing conditions photograph depicts
residential structures at Rochelle Place and surrounding trees. The photographic
simulation indicates that the top of the proposed stealth unipole would be faintly
visible above deciduous trees from this location and that future wireless
communications antennas would be concealed within same. Based on the stealth
design of the proposed facility and the presence of intervening deciduous vegetation,
installation of the proposed facility would not result in significant adverse visual
impacts from this view point,especially during the"leaf-on"months.
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View Point H—from near 405 Reeve Avenue,1,507±feet east-southeast of the
proposed facility location. The View Point H existing conditions photograph
depicts the parking area of a church on Reeve Avenue and surrounding structures
and trees. The photographic simulation indicates that the proposed stealth unipole
would be visible from this location,however,the whip antennas would be obscured
from view. Moreover,the proposed future wireless communications antennas
would be concealed within same. However,during the"leaf off'season,the
proposed facility would be partially obscured by intervening vegetation(i.e.,it
would not be prominent on the visual horizon)and during the"leaf on" season it is
anticipated that it would be completely obscured by intervening vegetation.Based
on the stealth design of the proposed facility and the presence of intervening
deciduous vegetation,installation of the proposed facility would not result in
significant adverse visual impacts from this view point,especially during the"leaf-
on"months.
View Point I—from the sidewalk adjacent to Main Road and the Mattituck-Laurel
Public Library,773±feet east of the proposed facility location. The View Point I
existing conditions photograph depicts commercial structures,utility poles,overhead
utility lines,and surrounding trees along Main Road near the Montauk-Laurel Public
Library. The photographic simulation indicates that the top half of the proposed
stealth unipole would be visible from this location,but the whip antennas would be
minimally visible. Further,future wireless communications antennas would be
concealed within same. Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility and the
presence of intervening deciduous and evergreen vegetation,installation of the
proposed facility would not result in significant adverse visual impacts from this
view point,especially during the`leaf-on'months.
View Point J—from Mill Lane,3,282±feet northeast of the proposed facility
location. The View Point J existing conditions photograph depicts a field
surrounded by trees with residential structures beyond on Mill Lane. The
photographic simulation indicates that the top of the proposed stealth unipole would
be visible from this location,whip antennas would not be discernable,and future
wireless communications antennas would be concealed within same. Based on the
stealth design of the proposed facility and the presence of intervening deciduous and
evergreen vegetation,installation of the proposed facility would not result in
significant adverse visual impacts from this view point,especially during the"leaf-
on'months.
View Point K—from neat the driveway to 1500 Wickham Avenue,1,211±feet
north-northwest of the proposed facility location. The View Point K existing
conditions photograph depicts Wickham Road,north of the Middle Road
intersection,with residential and commercial structures,deciduous and evergreen
trees,utility poles,overhead utility lines and traffic signals. The photographic
simulation indicates that the proposed stealth unipole would be visible from this
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location,the proposed whip antennas would barely be visible,and future wireless
communications antennas would be concealed within. Given that utility poles are
already an established part of this visual horizon and that the proposed facility will
not appear to be taller than the utility pole in the foreground,as well as the stealth
design of the facility,there would not be a significant adverse visual impact from this
location. Moreover,during the growing season it is anticipated that visibility of the
proposed facility would be largely obscured,if not completely,by intervening
vegetation.
View Point L—from near 1130 Wickham Avenue,803±feet north-northwest of the
proposed facility location. The View Point L existing conditions photograph depicts
Wickham Road between Middle Road and the rail road tracks,with commercial
structures,utility poles,overhead utility lines,and trees among the structures. The
photographic simulation indicates that the proposed stealth unipole and whip
antennas would be visible from this location,while future wireless communications
antennas would be concealed within same. Based on the stealth design of the
proposed facility and the presence of utility poles and railroad infrastructure visible
along the horizon,installation of the proposed facility would not result in significant
adverse visual impacts to from this view point.
View Point M—from neat the intersection of Pike Street and Mary's Road,948±
feet northeast of the proposed facility location. The View Point M existing
conditions photograph depicts Pike Street with utility poles,overhead utility lines,
residential structures,and trees along the road. The photographic simulation
indicates that the top of the proposed stealth unipole would be visible among the
trees from this location,however,the proposed whip antennas would not be
discernable. Additionally,future wireless communications antennas would be
concealed within same. Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility and the
presence of overhead utility lines and intervening deciduous and evergreen
vegetation,installation of the proposed facility would not result in significant
adverse visual impacts from this view point,especially during the"leaf-on"months.
View Point N—from near 280 Wickham Avenue,239±feet northeast of the
proposed facility location. The View Point N existing conditions photograph
depicts the rear of the fire station and an existing wooden communications pole at
the subject site,as well as surrounding structures,light posts,and a utility pole. The
photographic simulation indicates that the existing wooden communications facility
would be removed and that the proposed stealth unipole and rooftop equipment
concealment structure(for future equipment associated with collocation)would be
visible from this location. It should be noted that these photographic simulations
were prepared prior to design modifications by the applicant,specifically,the
proposed installation of whip antennas on lower portions of the pole. When
installed,whip antennas would be visible from this vantage point. However,a view
containing whip antennas would be consistent with the existing communications
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facility on-site,and there would not be a significant impact associated with,whip
antenna visibility.Based on the stealth design of the proposed facility(i.e.,future
antennas concealed within the unipole and future rooftop equipment concealed
behind paneling designed to match the building fagade)and the presence of an
existing facility to be removed,installation of the proposed facility would not result
in significant adverse visual impacts at,and in the vicinity of,the subject site.
As the visual analysis indicates,the proposed communications facility would be
visible from several vantage points throughout the surrounding area. However,the
proposed facility would be partially obscured by intervening vegetation from many
vantage points throughout the surrounding area,and as the photographic
simulations were prepared in early spring(leaf-off)conditions,it is anticipated that
during the growing season,the presence of leaves on the trees would provide
additional screening,if not completely obscuring the facility from view. Should
future collocation occur,the proposed facility has been designed such that the
wireless communications antennas would be concealed within the stealth unipole,
and associated rooftop equipment would be concealed behind a structure that is
visually consistent with the existing fire station,helping to mitigate potential visual
impacts. As such,the proposed communications facility upgrade would not have a
significant overall adverse visual impact on neighborhood aesthetics,and is sited and
designed so as to be the least visually and physically obtrusive as possible.
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Findings and Conclusions
The one-mile radius visibility study,in conjunction with the photographic simulation
analysis,indicates that the proposed stealth unipole would have limited visibility
throughout the surrounding area,particularly when the trees are in bloom. Further,
as the proposed 120±-foot agl stealth unipole would conceal future wireless
communications antennas within,and as the proposed roof-top equipment
associated with collocation would be concealed behind a structure that is visually
consistent with the existing fire station fagade,potential adverse visual impacts
would not be significant. Thus,the proposed facility has been sited and designed to
be the least visually and physically obtrusive as possible and has mitigated potential
adverse visual impacts to the extent practicable.
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VISUAL ANALYSIS
PUBLIC UTILITY WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILTY
1000 Pike Street
Mattituck, New York
Prepared for
Elite Towers, LP
Prepared by Creative Visuals, Inc.
May 2014
Creative Visuals, Inc.
Post Office Box 435 Bearsville,Next,York 12409
Phone(914)388-1952 email: cvisusWii%aol.com
May 14,20 l 4
EI ite Towers, LP
87 Industry Court Suite J
Deer Park,New York 11729
RE; Proposed Public utility Wireless Communication Facility
To Whom It May Concern;
The following is a description of the methodology used in preparing the visual ,incl photo 10alistir
renderings of a post-construction Elite Towers, LP public utility wireless communication facility(`'facility')to he located
t 1000 Pike Street,Mattituck,NY. The analysis depicts the proposed 120' AGI- (Above(;round Level) unipole and
ssociated rooftop equipment that will replace the existing wood unipole.Creative Visuals, Inc. has prepured a visual
study of the completed facility utilizing the process described below, The study was peribrmed during leaf-ofrconditions.
ilius providing a"worst-case"scenario,
An on-Site visit yeas made to obtain familiarity with the terrain and its surrounding n i&hlx7rhoods. I-ouitckn view
points were selected for analysis as areas of potential visual impact and Cor photo representation of tho completed r acility:
Description of View Paint Approximate Dktanm to Site
View point A from near the benches in the park at Mattituck Inlet; 1.348'
View point B-from near the intersection of Route 48 and Route 25; 5.1071
View paint C-from the Matttituck train station,near the stairs and sitting area: 823
View point D-from the sidewalk adjacent to ~Westphalia Avenue and near(lie drives a<, to. 1.019,
13075 Sound Avenue;
View point E-from the sidewalk adjacent to the intersection of Main Road and Love Lane and X64'
near the W-agon Building;
View point F from adjacent to Main road,near the intersection with Love Lane; 784'
View point G-from near 190 Rochelle Place; 1,38o
View point i3—Fran near 405 Reeve Avenue; 1.507
View point I --from the sidewAlk adjacent to Main Road and the Mattituck-Lawrct PubVic I Jbrary; 773"
View point J-from Mill Lane; 3.~g2'
View point K—from near the driveway to 1500 Wickham Avenue; 1,211'
View point L—from near 1130 Wickham Avenue; 803'
View point M—from near the intersection of Pike Street and Mary's Road; 948'
View point N—from near 280 Wickham Avenue. 239'
Larry Heimel took photographs of the site from each of the view points under study using a Canon EOS 5D
digital camera with a 50mm lens.The fieldwork was done April 3,2014 between 7:50 A.M.and 12:00 P.M.Conditions
were clear skies.These photos presented a reference point for calculation of the placement of the Facility,as seen from
each view point where visible,using red flags attached to a crane.The red flags were attached to the crane and set close to
the proposed pole location at 120' AGL.For the simulation of the rooftop equipment,the existing building was used as a
reference.
The photos were taken as digital high-resolution files.A 3D program was used to create a model of the actual
proposed Facility using measurements taken in the field and dimensions furnished by the Applicant.3D software
photorealistically rendered the proposed Facility as seen from each of the photo simulation view points,maintaining the
perspective of the mm lens used during photography.This resulted by exporting the location of the Facility and view
points into the 3D program from AutoCAD.The 3D software utilized this imported file to reference the Facility and view
point locations,thus maintaining their relative X,Y and Z(the difference in elevation,bearing and distance to)distances.
The Facility was generated with its actual dimensions as a vectorized 3D model.Each view point including the site was
elevated to its relative AMSL(Above Mean Sea Level).The 3D program cameras were set at each view point's X,Y and
Z location and photographed the model with the mm lens correlating to the view point photos.The X, Y and Z coordinates
allowed the 3D camera to render the Facility to its correct scale,rotation and angle from each view point.The Facility was
assigned"photorealistic" materials in the 3D software.3D software simulated sunlight on the 3D model,taking into
account the site latitude,date and time of day of the view point photographs.Adobe Photoshop software was used in the
process of overlaying the 3D model onto the corresponding visible references used during photography.The crane
reference was digitally removed from the view point photographs.The existing wood unipole was digitally removed from
the view point photographs where visible.Finally,the photorealistically-rendered 3D model was integrated into the site
photos.
Conclusion
Based upon our over nineteen years'experience in visual analysis,as well as analyzing over 1,000 public utility
structure sites throughout the region,we are confident that the enclosed visual study reasonably reflects the appearance of
the Facility,at the captioned site.
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