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Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-21 November 27, 2006 Page 2 The proposed wireless facility will include six panel antennas, six mounted tower amplifiers and coaxial cable mounting in a radome, all of which will be camouflaged as a Canary Island Pine Tree. The monopine and equipment cabinets will be enclosed by a six-foot high wrought iron fence and will be screened with shrubs and vines. Two 48-inch box size Canary Island Pines (Pinus canariensis) will be planted on either side of the monopine (Exhibits 5 and 6). The leased site is behind an auto repair business and located approximately 120 feet north of First Street. Analysis of the Issues In July 1998, the Planning Commission and City Council adopted an ordinance that regulates Wireless Communication Facilities throughout the City. Major wireless facilities are required to have a stealth design and be located on a building or in an area that provides the greatest amount of visual screening and requires the approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed wireless facility is located within an enclosed leased area and the equipment cabinets are screened by new landscaping. Adequate screening is provided for the wireless facility and it is buffered by industrial buildings along First Street. Addi tionally, the proposed monopine is designed to allow for future co-location by another provider. The applicant has explored alternatives to the monopine structure, such as locating the cellular antenna on the roof of an existing building in the area. Structures in the area, however, are not tall enough to meet the coverage needs of T-Mobile. A 60-foot tall facility is needed in order to improve cellular coverage and increase call capacity and quality. The proposed cellular antenna will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to T-Mobile by closing service gaps in the area and providing additional calling capacity. Equipment for the monopine will be located in metal cabinets within the leased area. All wiring and conduit will be underground or hidden in the interior of the monopole. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and will provide needed service to the central section of the City. Based upon the above Planning Commission conditioned. analysis and findings, staff recommends that approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-21 the as 31A-3