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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31B - 3308 W. WARNER AVE. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 7, 2005 TITLE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-33 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 3308 WEST WARNER AVENUE - CINGULAR ¥WIRELESS~~~ CITY MANAGER APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1st Reading 0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading 0 Implementing Resolution 0 Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On January 10, 2005, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 as conditioned by a vote of 5:1 (Cribb opposing) to allow a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility at 3308 West Warner Avenue (Exhibit A). The Planning Commission approved the item as conditioned with the exception of the proposed light fixture. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. s1fk6?f:i~ng Executive Director Planning & Building Agency VC:rb vc\reports\cup04-33.cc 31 B-1 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JANUARY 10, 2005 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-33 FILED BY CINGULAR WIRELESS TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 3308 WEST WARNER AVENUE APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Set Public Hearing For DENIED 0 Applicant's Request 0 Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Prepared by Verny Carvaj al ..fP~. 7'1 Executive (rector ~ Plan'ñíríg Manager RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution conditioned. approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 as DISCUSSION Request of Applicant MMI Titan, Inc., on behalf of Cingular Wireless, is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 in order to allow a 60-foot tall major wireless communication facility to be located at 3308 West Warner Avenue. Section 41-198.3(b) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requires a conditional use permit for major wireless facilities. Property Description The property is approximately 1.53 acres in size and is located on the south side of Warner Avenue between Susan Street and the Union Pacific Railroad line. The site is located within the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district with a corresponding General Plan land use designation of Industrial (IND) (Exhibits 1 and 2). The property consists of one existing 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse building and one inactive 104-foot high major wireless facility and associated equipment (Exhibit 3) . Project Description Cingular Wireless proposes to lease approximately 175 square feet of area towards the rear of the property along the westerly property line and immediately adj acent to the railroad right -of -way. The proposed maj or EXHIBIT A 31 B-2 Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 January 10, 2005 Page 2 wireless telecommunication facility involves a major modification of the existing facility. Specifically, the existing pole will be reduced by 40 feet and will no longer utilize the existing antenna array. As an alternative, the pole will consist of three antenna panels concealed within a transparent cylindrical sleeve and will have the appearance of a light standard. Additionally, the existing 14-foot tall equipment enclosure will be utilized to house the house equipment cabinets and associated equipment (Exhibits 4 and 5) . Analysis of the Issues Pursuant to Section 41-198.4 and 41-198.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) , which was adopted in July of 1998, two review criteria are used in analyzing major wireless communication facilities. The first criterion, site improvements, involves landscaping around the facility, installation of decorative fencing and the construction of a solid wall adjacent to any residential use. Cingular's seven equipment cabinets will be located on a concrete pad within an existing equipment shelter adjacent to the proposed slim-line pole with a 14-foot high block enclosure to surround the equipment area. The proposal also involves the installation of five shrubs at the base of the existing pole. There is an existing six-foot high chain link fence between the existing equipment and the southern wall of the existing building that will be replaced with a six-foot high CMU wall in order to screen the rear of the building. No additional block wall is proposed since residential uses are not found in the immediate area. Excess parking is available immediately adjacent to the facility, which allows for ease of service to the equipment and structure. The other component in reviewing major wireless facilities is development criteria, such as screening and site selection. Screening criteria requires a monopole facility to blend into the surrounding environment or stealth, while site selection encourages cellular providers to explore options such as roof-mounted facilities prior to opting for a freestanding facility. The applicant has complied with the screening criteria, as the proposed service will consist of a stealth light standard. This structure will blend in with the existing industrial developments and add additional security lighting to the building's surroundings. The applicant has explored other avenues in addition to a monopole structure, such as co-locating cellular service on the nearby monopole. Since the existing 104-foot high monopole is no 31 B-3 Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 January 10, 2005 Page 3 longer in compliance with the wireless ordinance, the applicant has decided to re-use the existing site and alter the existing pole to comply with current code. Additionally, the applicant has provided coverage maps and technical reports to justify the need for a 60-foot tall facility as the intent of the pole is to improve caller coverage and increase call capacity. The proposed stealth wireless facility will benefit the immediate community by assisting in closing service gaps and providing additional calling capacity for Cingular Wireless in order to offer high quality coverage to residents and businesses in the City of Santa Ana. Further, the proposed cellular facility has been designed to be in complete compliance with the Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and to mitigate adverse impacts that may be associated with a 60-foot high slim-line monopole. As a result, it is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 as conditioned (Exhibits 6 and 7) . CEQA Compliance In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301), the recommendation is exempt from further review. This Class 31 exemption allows for minor alterations to existing facilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 03-96 will be filed for this project. ~ . ~~- Verny Carvajal Associate Planner U0 Vince Fregos Senior Planner VC:JM vc\reports\cup04-33.pc 318-4 ---1610-5'- LJ_-~;. CENTENNIAL AD M1 CAST A T. 0 M1 HARVARD ST. M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 M1 ~ /' M1 w I ~ M1 TR All. .J AOAMSST. II] M1 a: 0 M1 II] a: M1 < I M1 M1 I-' (/) R4 ~ w :> a: ~ R1 II ~ I M1 ,- SEGERSTROM AV. 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COMMERCIAIJMUSEUM DISTRICT C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL C3 CENTRAL BUSINESS C3-A CENTRAL BUSINESS-ARTIST VILLAGE C4 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER C5 ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL CR GC M1 M2 Me 0 P PCD PRD COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL GOVERNMENT CENTER LIGHT INDUSTRIAL HEAVY INDUSTRIAL MILITARY OPERATIONS OPEN SPACE PROFESSIONAL PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT R1 R2 R3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TWO FAMILY RESIDENCE MULTIPLE DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE SUBURBAN APARTMENTS RESIDENTIAL ESTATE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN A4 RE SD SP A CUP 04-33 CINGULAR WIRELESS 3308 WEST WARNER AVENUE A r9{' - - = 500 FEET 1. = 1000 FEET p L A N N N G A N D B U EXHIBIT 1 318-5 L D N G A G E N c y a ~ INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL ..... ~ IX: ¡.... CI) ::;:¡ Q <: INDUSTRIAL ..,: ( ) ~ ~TRIAL d) G~ÙE. þ.\I "" INDUST I A L .... W W a:: .... INDUST I A L (/) INDUSTRIAL z c:( (/) ::) (/) CENTRAL AV. CUP 04-33 CINGULAR WIRELESS 3308 WEST WARNER AVENUE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGE N C Y EXHIBIT 2 318-6 A #{' I I ~ Z I I -< h EXISTING 1 STORY BUILDING ,~~ : ~ OFFICES/WAREHOUSE /: PROPERTY UNy I N~ / ,...~ I // / ~ i- - ~ ~EXISTING CHAI/\ ~ ' /- '~G~E ! ;t ~II ~ ~N ~ + I ëiò / c!4 EO Q:: ~ / + I ~~ + I ~f5 . / I.. \ Q. r I a r + ¡'J I ..' I +~ ~.. :.° . / EXISTING CHAINlINK I ~ . ~ i FENCE I -~/ + : Î ~/ I VEXISTlNG CHAINLlNK ./ i- / I r FENCE WI BARB WIRE i-./ I x i-/ I I i-/ I x -¡./ I ~i-/ I -c~\)£ !\. '1 D - - / /EXISTING ASPHALT PAVING ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ tI) CUP 04-33 EXHIBIT 3 31 B-7 EXIST. METRICOM PANELT ANTENNAS,(INACTlVE) TO BE REMOVED I II II ~: I I EXISTING MONOPOLE TO BE MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE PROPOSED ANTENNAS AS SHOWN PROPOSED FRP ANTENNA RADOME, PAINTED TO MATCH EXIST. POLE EXIST. EQUIPMENT SHELTER EXISTING CHAINlINK FENCE TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACE WITH PROPOSED 6' HIGH CMU WALL, PER STRUCTURAL PROPOSED CL GATE W/SLATS EXIST. ACCESS DOOR PROPOSED CINGULAR LUG BOX CLIP .Q4-33 31fblH81T 4 ELEV. 60.00' T.O. PROPOSED PANEL ANTENNA EXIST. TAPERED STEEL MONOPOLE TO BE MODIFIED AS REQUIRED PROPOSED LIGHT FIXTURE, PER ELECTRICAL ELE. 30.00' .0. PROPOSE PROPOSED A/C UNIT EXIST. A/C UNIT TO BE REPLACED ELE. 14.00' T.O. 1ST. EQUIP. SHELTER ELEV. 00.00' EXIST. MONOPOLE BASE . 0 I :.t- I- ::> u L..J co 0 I- L..J ..J 0 0.. ~ tf) X L..J : 0 I :.t- oot . 0 io f ä: w > 0 ...J W ¡:: '-" . 0 I . 0 . 0 I :.t- It) . 0 I 0 co Ct:: . ~ O..J lu O. '""z ~ .. ' . Project Name: . r- 0 0 "" -. ::J ()Q rn þJ (I) r+ Santa Ana 3308 Warner Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92704 CUP1»4-A - EXtftbfN Prepared for: ^ cingular LAX-SC-139-0 I-P3 Conditional Use Permit January 10, 2005 Page 1 of 2 No. 2004-33 Findings of Fact A. Will the proposed use provide contribute to the general well community? a service being of or facility which will the neighborhood or the The proposed 60-foot tall cellular facility at 3308 Warner Avenue will provide enhanced service for customers of Cingular Wireless in the southwest portion of Santa Ana. Additionally, the monopole will aid in reducing the gaps in cellular service to its users especially for those users traveling on Warner Avenue, a maj or arterial, and in the surrounding industrial areas. B. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? Federal law exempts local jurisdictions from regulating health related issues as these issues are covered under Federal laws. The proposed facility will be in compliance with both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety regulations. C. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed monopole will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area as the monopole 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 building and proposed reduction in overall height, it is not expected to create any adverse economic impacts for the surrounding properties. D. Will the proposed use comply with the specified in Chapter 41 for such use? regulations and conditions The cellular facility has been designed to be in compliance with the regulations and conditions identified in Chapter 41 for a major wireless facility. CUP 04-33 1f~1f Ð Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 January 10, 2005 Page 2 of 2 E. Will the proposed use adversely specific plan of the City? affect the General Plan or any The proposed monopole will not adversely affect the General Plan as cellular facilities, designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment, are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Industrial (IND) General Plan designation. 318-11 JANUARY 10, 2005 PAGE 1 OF2 Conditions for Approval Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 is approved subject to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code applicable regulations. compliance, to all applicable Administrative and all other The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit. A. Planning Division 1. The applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements from the Development Review Committee for the development project (DP No. 03-24). 2. Any amendment to this conditional use to the Planning Division for review. determine if administrative relief conditional use permit must be amended. permit must be submitted At this time, staff will is available or the 3. The permit applicant recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular facility located at 3308 West Warner Avenue are extremely close to the frequencies used by the City of Santa Ana for Public Safety. This proximity will require extraordinary "comprehensive advanced planning and frequency coordination" engineering measures to prevent interference, especially in the choice of frequencies and radio ancillary hardware. This is encouraged in the "Best Practices Guide" published by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, Incorporated (APCO), and as endorsed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Prior to the issuance of any permits to install the facility, (Permit Applicant) shall meet in good faith to coordinate the use of frequencies and equipment with the Communications Division of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department to minimize, to CUP 04-33 3'~~172 JANUARY 10,2005 PAGE20F2 8 . 9. the greatest extent possible, any interference with the Public Safety 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) . Similar consideration shall be given to any other existing or proposed wireless communications facility that may be located on the subject property. 4. At all times, the permit applicant shall not prevent City of Santa Ana from having adequate spectrum capacity on City's 800 MHz radio frequency. 5. Before activating its facility, the permit applicant will submit to a post-installation test to confirm that "advanced planning and frequency coordination" of the facility was successful in not interfering with the City of Santa Ana Public Safety radio equipment. This test will be conducted by the Communications Division of the Orange County Sheriff- Coroner Department or a Division-approved contractor at the expense of the Applicant. This post-installation testing process shall be repeated for every proposed frequency addition and/or change to confirm the intent of the "frequency planning" process has been met. 6. The permit applicant shall provide a 24-hour which interference problems may be reported. will also apply to all existing facilities Santa Ana. phone number to This condition in the Ci ty of 7. The permit applicant will provide a "single point of contact" in its Engineering and Maintenance Departments to insure continui ty on all interference issues. The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of that person shall be provided to City's designated representative upon activation of the facility. The permit applicant shall insure that lessee shall comply with the terms and conditions of shall be responsible for the failure of any users under the control of permit applicant to or other user(s) this permit, and lessee or other comply. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell location map for each facility proposed. site 318-13 KO -1/20/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-33 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 3308 WEST WARNER AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on January 10, 2005. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to allow a 60-foot high wireless communication facility at 3308 West Warner Avenue. B. C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-198.10, a Conditional Use Permit is required for major wireless facilities. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. D. 1. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community? The proposed 60-foot tall cellular facility at 3308 Warner Avenue will provide enhanced service for customers of Cingular Wireless in the southwest portion of Santa Ana. Additionally, the monopole will aid in reducing the gaps in cellular service to its users especially for those users traveling on Warner Avenue, a major arterial, and in the surrounding industrial areas. 2. Will the proposed use under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity? 31 8-14 Resolution No. 2005-03 Page 1 of 3 2. 3. Federal law exempts local jurisdictions from regulating health related issues as these issues are covered under Federal laws. The proposed facility will be in compliance with both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety regulations. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed monopole will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area as the monopole 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 building and proposed reduction in overall height, it is not expected to create any adverse economic impacts for the surrounding properties. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? The cellular facility has been designed to be in compliance with the regulations and conditions identified in Chapter 41 for a major wireless facility. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed monopole will not adversely affect the General Plan as cellular facilities, designed to be compatible with the surrounding environment, are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Industrial (IND) General Plan designation. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301), the recommendation is exempt from further review. This Class 31 exemption allows for minor alterations to existing facilities. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 03-96 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the abovesaid hearing, which includes but not is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated January 10, 2005 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. 318-15 Resolution No. 2005-03 Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED this 10th day of January, 2005 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: Commissioners: De La Torre, Leo, Lutz, Mondo, Nalle (5) Cribb (1) None (0) None (0) Commissioners: Commissioners: Glenn Mondo Chairperson APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Kylee O. Otto Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-03 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on January 10, 2005. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 318-16 Resolution No. 2005-03 Page 3 of 3 Conditions for ADDroval for Conditional Use Perm~ Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-33 is approved subject to compliance, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Manager, with all applicable sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the California Administrative Code, the Uniform Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable regulations. The applicant must comply in full with each and every condition listed below prior to exercising the rights conferred by this conditional use permit. The applicant must remain in compliance with all conditions listed below throughout the life of the conditional use permit. Failure to comply with each and every condition may result in the revocation of the conditional use permit. A. 4. Plannina Division 1. The applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements from the Development Review Committee for the development project (DP No. 03- 24). 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At this time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. The permit applicant recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular facility located at 3308 West Warner Avenue are extremely close to the frequencies used by the City of Santa Ana for Public Safety. This proximity will require extraordinary "comprehensive advanced planning and frequency coordination" engineering measures to prevent interference, especially in the choice of frequencies and radio ancillary hardware. This is encouraged in the "Best Practices Guide" published by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International, Incorporated (APCO), and as endorsed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Prior to the issuance of any permits to install the facility, (Permit Applicant) shall meet in good faith to coordinate the use of frequencies and equipment with the Communications Division of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department to minimize, to the greatest extent possible, any interference with the Public Safety 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS). Similar consideration shall be given to any other existing or proposed wireless communications facility that may be located on the subject property. At all times, the permit applicant shall not prevent City of Santa Ana from having adequate spectrum capacity on City's 800 MHz radio frequency. EXHIBIT "A" pa~e11~f_217 9. 5. Before activating its facility, the permit applicant will submit to a post- installation test to confirm that "advanced planning and frequency coordination" of the facility was successful in not interfering with the City of Santa Ana Public Safety radio equipment. This test will be conducted by the Communications Division of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department or a Division-approved contractor at the expense of the Applicant. This post-installation testing process shall be repeated for every proposed frequency addition and/or change to confirm the intent of the "frequency planning" process has been met. 6. The permit applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which interference problems may be reported. This condition will also apply to all existing facilities in the City of Santa Ana. 7. The permit applicant will provide a "single point of contact" in its Engineering and Maintenance Departments to insure continuity on all interference issues. The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of that person shall be provided to City's designated representative upon activation of the facility. 8. The permit applicant shall insure that lessee or other user(s) shall comply with the terms and conditions of this permit, and shall be responsible for the failure of any lessee or other users under the control of permit applicant to comply. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell site location map for each facility proposed. EXHIBIT "A" Paje 2 of 2 ~1 8-18