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CUP No. 2011-25 January 23, 2012 Page 3 Conditional Use Permits are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permits may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. Section 41-198.5(b) of the SAMC establishes site selection order of preference criteria for wireless facilities. These provisions require the exploration of various options before proposing a new monopole. The applicant has explored alternatives to this monopine, including providing a roof mounted facility on an existing building in the area and co-locating on another facility. The heights of the buildings (predominantly one story) in the immediate area do not provide the necessary height to provide adequate service. Also, there are no wireless facilities close enough to provide the necessary coverage and capacity that AT&T requires. Site improvements are proposed for the site that will bring the site into compliance with the wireless communications facility ordinance. First, two 36-inch box eucalyptus trees will be planted near the facility to assist in the stealthing of the monopole. Second, decorative vines will be planted along the chain link fence that will be used to secure the wireless equipment. Finally, the building will be repainted as necessary to remove graffiti. The remaining items were found to be in compliance with the requirements of the wireless facilities ordinance. • The project will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the community. The proposed monopine will provide a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to AT&T's services by reducing the gaps in cellular service and providing additional calling capacity for its users in the south central sector of Santa Ana. 31 B-5