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CUP No. 2014 -07 April 28, 2014 Page 5 A facility disguised as a pine tree would provide the best stealth possible for this location. The facility is located within an industrial district and will be installed toward the east side of the site, away from other Industrial buildings. Within the South Grand Avenue corridor, there is a mixture of tree species. The pine tree design will easily blend into the area and will be designed to allow for future co- location by another provider. Of the various tree designs, the pine tree is a design that can stealth the equipment needed by additional wireless providers. All associated wiring and conduit for the facility will be underground or hidden within the interior of the monopole. This location is also optimal to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. The proposed cellular antennas will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Verizon by closing service gaps and providing enhanced cellular service in the area. Equipment for the facility will be located within a new enclosure behind the building, with vines planted on the block walls to assist in screening the wireless facility and the warehouse operations on the site. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and will provide needed service to this area of the City. Further, the project is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan that safeguard residents and workers in the area while encouraging land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Public Notification The project site is located within the boundaries of the Lyon Street Neighborhood Association. Staff contacted the president of this Neighborhood Association to ensure that they were notified of this project and to identify any areas of concern. The president did not Identify any concerns with the project. The project site was posted with a notice advertising this public hearing, a notice was published in the Orange County Reporter and notices were sent to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site. At the time of this printing, no correspondence, either written or electronic, had been received from any members of the public. CEQA Compliance This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This Class 3 exemption allows in -fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; the installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another. The wireless facility is a new, small facility that has been found by the City's development review agencies to not create any adverse impacts such as noise, traffic, or safety concerns. As a result, categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2013 -39 will be filed for this project. 31A-7