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CUP No. 2016-26 March 27, 2017 Page 3 Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to continue operation of major wireless communication facility at this location. In analyzing the CUP request, staff believes that the following analysis warrants staff's recommendation of approval for the CUP. As part of the development review of the project, staff worked closely with the applicant to identify improvements to enhance the overall appearance of the site. These improvements include maintenance of existing landscape to comply with SAMC standards. Pursuant to provisions contained within § 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act [47 U.S.C. § 1455(a)], local agencies are preempted from requiring additional screening or stealthing of the facility if such screening or stealthing was not required at the time of original construction. However, the City will condition all new communication facilities to comply with an Importance Factor of 1.5, which is the building standard for public safety facilities. This will assure telecommunication facilities are functional and provide cell coverage after a major natural disaster. This location is optimal to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. The proposed facility will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to American Tower services by expanding cellular and data coverage in the area. The proposed facility will be in compliance with Federal law that governs health related issues for wireless facilities, including safety regulations from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Finally, the use will continue to comply with all provisions pertaining to the construction and Installation of wireless facilities identified in Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the SAMC. The facility 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, Table 3: CEQA. Strategic Plan Alignment and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQA, Strati, °ic Plan Alignment, and Public Notificatidn & Comrriunit Outreach CEQA CEQA Tye General Rule 15061 (b) (3)] Document Type General Rule Exemption ER No. 2016-53 This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no Reason(s) possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Exempt or Analysis This Is an existing major wireless communication facility and no expansion of square footage or physical land disturbances are proposed as part of the project. Strate is Plan Alignment Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 (Economic Development) Objective #2 of creating new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private Goal(s) and Policy(s) development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies. As well as Objective #5 that leverage private investment that results in tax base expansion and job creation citywide. Public Notification &Community 9utreach A public noticed was posted on the project site on May 12, 2017, Required Measures Notification by mall was mailed to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the project site on Ma 12 2017. Newspaper posting was published in the Orange County Reporter on May 12, 2017. 31 B-5