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CUP No. 2017-16 –T -Mobile West Wireless Facility at 3308 West Warner Avenue <br />July 5, 2017 <br />Page 2 <br />In processing wireless communications facilities, the City of Santa Ana must consider provisions <br />contained within Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act [47 U.S.C. § 1455(a)], which <br />limits the ability of local agencies to impose additional conditions of approval when cell phone <br />tower permits are renewed. These limits include seismic retrofits, which, according to a study by <br />the City of Los Angeles, cost as much as constructing a new tower. However, the City will <br />condition all new communication facilities to comply with an Importance Factor of 1.5, which is <br />the building standard for public safety facilities. This will ensure telecommunication facilities are <br />functional and provide cell coverage in the event of a major natural disaster. <br />Full-sized site plans are available for public viewing in the Clerk of the Council Office. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #3 - Economic Development, <br />Objective #2 (create new opportunities for business/job growth and encourage private <br />development through new General Plan and Zoning Ordinance policies). <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />Candida Neal, AICP —� <br />Planning Manager <br />Planning & Building Agency <br />JG:rb <br />S:PIanning Commission\02-12-17\CUP No. 2017-16.cc <br />Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report <br />31A-2 <br />