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CUP No. 2010-11 <br />August 9, 2010 <br />Page 3 <br />The applicant has explored alternatives to this monopine, including providing a roof mounted facility <br />on an existing building in the area and co-locating on another facility. The heights of the buildings <br />(predominantly one story) in the immediate area do not provide the necessary height to provide <br />adequate service. Also, there are no wireless facilities close enough to provide the necessary <br />coverage and capacity that T-Mobile requires. The proposed monopine will be located on the west <br />side of the existing building and will be separated from the multi-family residential uses located to the <br />east. A facility designed as a monopine would provide the best stealth possible for this location. <br />This location is also optimum to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. <br />The proposed cellular antennas will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and <br />motorists who subscribe to T-Mobile by closing service gaps in the area. Equipment for the facility will <br />be located in a new enclosure at the rear of the building and will be screened by block walls. The <br />proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and <br />will provide needed service to this area of the City. The project is consistent with the goals and <br />objectives of the General Plan. Based upon the above analysis and findings, staff recommends that <br />the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-11 as conditioned. <br />CEQA Compliance <br />This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental <br />Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This <br />Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers <br />of new, small facilities or structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2009-186 <br />will be filed for this project. <br />1 <br />Vince Fregoso ICP <br />Principal Plann <br />VF:jm <br />vf\reports\CUP10-11 2151 Santa Clara.pc <br />31A-5