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CUP No. 2014 -09 December 8, 2014 Page 5 The monopole will not adversely affect the General Plan as cellular facilities that are designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Land Use Element. Goal 1 promotes a balance of land uses to address community needs, which includes means of communication that will be served by the proposed monopole. In addition, Goals 3 and 5 require preservation of neighborhood character and integrity as well as mitigation of developments' impacts. The monopole "s location minimizes visual impact on the area and assists with the stealthing of the equipment. Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Enhancing a cell phone provider's coverage in the area adds to the services that are readily available for business owners, workers, and residents in the immediate vicinity. A monopole disguised by existing transmission lines on the project site, located over 200 feet away from the nearest street frontage, and behind a block wall and landscape buffer, provides the best stealth possible for this location. This configuration and design also minimizes fire hazards and other Impediments to operations on the substation site. The facility is located within an industrial district and will remain near the center of the site, away from other industrial buildings. Moreover, the landscape enhancements along Grand and McFadden Avenues will easily blend into the existing landscape materials found on both the project site and along the major corridors that cross near the project site. Finally, 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 Sprint PCS by maintaining cellular service and data coverage in the area. 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 not located within the boundaries of an established Neighborhood Association. However, staff contacted the president of the adjacent Lyon Street Neighborhood Association to ensure that she was 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. 31 B -7