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RECOMMENDATION: Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 96-22 and adopt the findings as submitted by staff. Mr. Jamie Watanabe, Aeeist ant Planner II, provided an overview of the applicant's request to allow a monopole with transmitting antenna. Zn addition, Mr. Watanabe indicated that staff did not support the initial request but staff had three recommendations for the request: 1) that the applicant co-locate with the existing monopole; 2) locate the monopole in either nearby Santiago Park; and or 3) Hart Park. Staff requested that the applicant investigate these three options, however the applicant had not submitted adequate information regarding the viability of these options. Commissioner Oliver asked if the applicant was aware of these alternatives. Mr. Watanabe indicated that the applicant had been informed. Ms. Leslie Daigle, representing LA Cellular, indicated that they had considered staff's alternatives. She stated that in order for LA Cellular to co-locate on another monopole, they would need to get approval by AirTouch Cellular. She displayed a certified letter that LA Cellular sent to AirTOUCh, however she stated that no response had been received back by AirTOUCh Cellular. In addition, Ms. Daigle provided a brief presentation indicating that the community in Santa Ana had a need for additional monopoles for the area in order for adequate network service to be provided in the area. One of the options, staff mentioned was locating a monopole at Hart Park in the City of orange. The City of Orange had been working on an ordinance for monopoles. Ms. Daigle further indicated that she would like to work with staff and in order for LA Cellular to complete their studies she would like to request a continuance of the request. Mr. Peter Pleakacz, Engineer for LA Cellular, mentioned that discussions had been made regarding co-location of monopoles but there were difficulties with co-location such as interference, antenna isolation, and monopole height problems. Commissioner Oliver asked if any consideration had been given to locating the monopole at the suggested parks or on roof tops. In response Mr. Pleskacz indicated that the monopole would need to go above the trees to cover the broad area; Santiago Park was too far to the west; and commercial and retail roof tope had not been considered. Commissioner Mondo asked if any consideration had been given to a stealth design or other similar designs. Me. Daigle indicated that they would consider other designs. Commissioner Oliver asked if the applicant would have any problems if their request was approved, adding a condition to the conditional use permit that the monopole be acceptant for co-location. Ms. Daigle responded that LA Cellular would consider it but would need the engineer to make sure the monopole would be capable of handling the co- location. Mr. Joe Morales, LA Cellular, indicated that the FCC has basic requirements. That there were interference problems and they had to fix them. After further discussion, Mr. Adams indicated to the Commission that it would be best to continue the case in order for staff and the applicant to discuss the options further. Commissioner Mondo moved to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 96-17 to August 26, 1996. Mr. Adams requested that the Commission continue for 30 days to allow staff and adequate amount of time to meet with the applicant. Commissioner Mondo responded that he would like staff to work with the applicant during the next two weeks and if no progress had been made an additional request could be made for another continuance. Commissioner Mondo indicated that he would like his motion to go forth for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-17 to August 26, 1996. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Oliver. AYES: Nalle, Oliver, Doughty, Mondo, and Segura NOES: None ABSENT: Brown and Pedroza PLANNING COMMISSION MIIJUTES 4 AUGUST 12, 1996