31B - CUP - 1417 N SUSAN ST - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

CUP No. 2015 -11 May 26, 2016 Page 5 as well as mitigation of developments' impacts. The proposed monopole is designed to minimize visual Impact on the area and to assist with the stealthing of industrial operations at the project site, Further, Policy 2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's needs for services. Enhancing a cell phone providers coverage in the area enhances services that are readily available for business owners, workers, and residents in the immediate vicinity, A facility disguised as a pine tree would provide the best stealth possible for this location. The facility is located within transitional industrial and residential district and will be installed toward the north of the site, more than 160 feet away existing residential uses. Located on nearby streets of Clinton Street and Sunswept Avenue, there is a mixture of tree species including pine trees. 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 main office building, with vines planted on the block walls to assist in screening the wireless facility and the heavy equipment 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 north of the boundaries of the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association. However, 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. 31 B -7