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Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-16 June 12, 2017 Page 3 the approval of a CUP. Staff has reviewed the applicant's request to continue operation of a major wireless communication facility at this location and has determined that the following analysis warrants staff's recommendation of approval for the CUP. The existing mono -pole is compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area as the mono -pole has a stealth design that will maintain the appearance of a light standard. In addition, due to its location at the rear of an industrial site and surrounded by industrial uses, the facility will not have any negative visual impacts nor adverse impacts to the surrounding properties. 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. As part of this application, the applicant will install additional landscape to an existing planter along the front facade of the main building that fronts Warner Avenue, re -stripe the parking lot to meet current parking standards, fill in pavement cracks with a layer of slurry seal as needed, and re -paint the wireless communications facility enclosure. These improvements will bring the site into compliance with Section 41-194.4 of the SAMC. Pursuant to provisions contained within Section 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. Staff believes that the requested site improvements are in accordance with this the Middle Class Tax Relief Act. In addition, the wireless facility will be maintained to comply with the California Building Code Section 3108, which sets the standards for the construction of telecommunication and broadcast towers. Furthermore, this location is optimal to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. The existing facility will continue to benefit the immediate community by assisting in closing service gaps and providing additional calling capacity for T -Mobile in order to Offer high quality coverage for residents and businesses In the City. The 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 Strategic Plan Alignment, and Public Notification & Community Outreach CEQA CEQA T e General Rule Section 15061 (b) t3)1 Document T e General Rule Exemption (ER No. 2015-85) Reason(s) Exempt or Analysis This exemption applies to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. This is an existing wireless communication facility and no alterations are being proposed at this time. Furthermore, the facility wi11 comply with FAA and FCC re Mations. 31A-5