RESO 2018-25_1403 N TUSTIN AVENUE

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LS 8.13.18 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-14 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW THE CONTINUED USE OF AN EXISTING 60 -FOOT TALL MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY LOCATED AT 1403 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Crown Castle ("Applicant') is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") No. 2018-14 to renew the entitlements of an existing 60 - foot tall major wireless communications facility disguised as a mono -pine located at 1403 North Tustin Avenue. B. On July 9, 2001, the Santa Ana Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-13 to construct a new 60 -foot tall major wireless communication facility at the subject site. C. On January 22, 2007, the Santa Ana Planning Commission approved a modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-13 to renew the operation of an existing 60 -foot tall major wireless communication facility at subject location and to co -locate an additional wireless service provider. At the time, the Santa Ana Municipal Code ("SAMC") required major wireless communication facility CUPs to be renewed every five (5) years. D. Pursuant to SAMC Section 41-198.10, a Conditional Use Permit is required for major wireless communications facilities established in the City of Santa Ana. E. SAMC Section 41-198.13 states that major wireless communications facilities shall be approved for a period not to exceed ten (10) years. F. As the current facility has approached its 10 -year span, the Applicant is required to apply for a new CUP in order to maintain the entitlements for the current facility. G. On August 13, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-14. Resolution No. 2018-25 Page 1 of 6