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EXHIBIT "B" FINDINGS OF FACT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-12 Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community. The height of the monopole will provide an improved cellular service to Santa Ana residential and business customers. The proposed stealth design, location, and new landscaping will reduce visual impacts to the neighborhood and community to maintain the general well being of the neighborhood residents. Will the proposed use, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. The Federal Communication Commission regulates the wireless telecommunication industry through the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Local jurisdictions are not permitted to address electrical magnetic emissions, as related to health issues, in considering land use issues. The subject site is located in on an Edison substation that abuts commercial development on the west and multi-family residential on the east. Although the proposed location does not meet the location guidelines for separation between the use and residential properties, the distance between the Sprint lease area and east property line abutting residential development is 165 feet. The residential development on the south side is approximately 68 feet from the lease area. Building permits are required for this project ensuring the project conforms to Federal, State, and local safety regulations for monopole installations. The monopole will resemble a Canary Island Pine tree with a round trunk and artificial boughs that will visually obscure the antenna array allowing the monopole to contextually blend with the surrounding trees. In addition, one live pine trees approximately 40 feet in height will be planted to correspond with the mono-pine height and existing trees in the area. Ground cover and vines along the block wall will also be installed to further improve the site and protect the commercial, residential neighborhoods, and employees working in the area from visual intrusion and aesthetic impacts. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic development of property in the surrounding area. Resolution No. 2001-049 Page 4 of 10