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Home My WebLink About31A - 2200 3/4 E. MCFADDEN REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION A ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MARCH 20, 2006 TITLE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-02 TO CONSTRUCT A 50 FOOT HIGH CELLULAR ANTENNA FOR SPRINT PCS/NEXTEL AT 2200X EAST MCFADDEN AVENUE - ALCOA WIRELESS, APPLICANT Q~~ CITY MANAGER APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 15t Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On February 27, 2006, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as conditioned by a vote of 6:0 (Rodriguez absent) to construct a 50 - foot tall cellular antenna in the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district at 2200% East McFadden Avenue (Exhibit A). The Planning Commission added conditions to extend the height of the proposed screen wall to be equal in height to the height of the proposed equipment structure, to plant the proposed screen wall with one gallon size Boston Ivy and provide continual maintenance to the ivy, and to relocate one existing Canary Island Pine to the west of the equipment room and another Canary Island Pine to the east of the proposed monopine. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. J~VinO E~~i~:e~irector Planning & Building Agency ME:rb me\reports\cup06-02.cc 31A-1 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2006 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY ALCOA WIRELESS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-02 TO CONSTRUCT A 50-FOOT HIGH CELLULAR ANTENNA FOR SPRINT PCS/NEXTEL AT 2200~ EAST MCFADDEN AVENUE APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Set Public Hearing For DENIED D Applicant's Request D Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Prepared by Marvin Ellenbecker ~ecutive Director ~~er RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as conditioned. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant Alcoa Wireless, representing Sprint PCS/Nextel, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit to construct a 50-foot tall cellular antenna at 2200% East McFadden Avenue. Property Description The property is located within the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district and has a General Plan land use designation of Industrial (IND) (Exhibit 1). The property is bounded by industrial and retail uses to the north and east in the City of Tustin and borders the Newport Freeway (SR55) along the east property line. There are industrial and wholesale retail uses to the south and west (Exhibit 2). The subject property is owned by Public Storage Corporation and is approximately 8.04 acres in size, rectangular in shape and improved with public storage buildings. Project Description Sprint PCS is proposing to lease 760 square feet of space at the south edge of an existing public storage building for a 50-foot wireless facility and equipment cabinets (Exhibit 3) . EXHIBIT A 31A-2 Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 February 27, 2006 Page 2 The proposed wireless facility would include 12 panel antennas in three sectors plus a four-foot diameter microwave dish camouflaged as a Canary Island Pine Tree (Exhibits 4 and 5). The equipment cabinets would be screened by a seven-foot high block wall using the same rock aggregate material as the existing block walls and building exterior (Exhibit 6). There are two existing eight-foot Canary Island Pine Trees that will be relocated east of the proposed wireless facility. The site is screened at the south edge of the property abutting the freeway entrance/exit with mature pine trees. Analysis of the Issues In July 1998, the Planning Commission and City Council adopted an ordinance that regulates Wireless Communication facilities throughout the City. Major wireless facilities are required to have a stealth design and be located on a building or in an area that provides the greatest amount of visual screening. These antennas also require the approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed wireless facility is located within an enclosed storage area that is screened by mature trees from the SR55 Freeway, the freeway entrance/exit and Village Way. The proposed monopine is designed to allow for future collocation by another provider. The applicant has explored alternatives to the monopine structure, such as locating the cellular antenna on the roof of an existing building in the area. Structures in the area, however, are not tall enough to meet the coverage needs of Sprint PCS. A 50-foot tall facility is needed in order to improve cellular coverage and increase call capacity and quality. The proposed cellular antenna will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Sprint PCS by closing service gaps in the area and providing additional calling capacity. Equipment for the monopine will be located in new constructed cabinets within the leased area. All wiring and conduit will be underground or hidden in the interior of the monopole. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and will provide needed service to the southeast section of the City. Based upon the above Planning Commission conditioned. analysis and findings, staff recommends that approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 the as 31A-3 Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 February 27, 2006 Page 3 CEQA Compliance This proj ect was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation 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. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2005-101 will be filed for this project. J)~ ~~,,~ Marvin Ellenbecker Landscape Development Associate Vince Frego Senior Plan ME:jm me\reports\cup06-02.pc 31A-4 2,., I ~I I ~EI)LN I R4 R1 ' w 'z "0 ~ WARREN ST. A1 R4 r R4 !l l M [] City Limits M1 WILSHIRE AV ~ z g M1 City of Tustin M1 M1 SO-60 EDINGER AV. M1 M1 POMONA 51 M1 SO-69 SO-69 OCCIOENTAl ST. M1 STANORFW PI A1 -B C-SM C1 C1-MD C2 C3 C3-A C4 C5 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL PARKING MODIFICATION COMMERCIAL SOUTH MAIN COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL COMM. COMMERCIAL-MUSEUM DISTRICT GENERAL COMMERCIAL CENTRAL BUSINESS CENTRAL BUSINESS-ARTIST VILLAGE PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL CR GC M1 M2 MO o 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 R4 RE SD SP SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE SUBURBAN APARTMENTS RESIDENTIAL ESTATE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN ~ ~~ CUP 06-2 SPRINT PCS MONOPINE 22003/4 EAST MC FADDEN AVENUE A .g(' - = 500 FEET 1" = 1000 FEET P LAN N N G AND BU LD EXHIBIT 1 31A-5 N G AGE N C Y - ~ ~~ Me FADDEN AVE. -..-..-..-..-..-.. Santa Ana City Limits GAS > <( ;: .1 . . I . . :> <( 3: w w a: LL. It) It) ~ City of Tustin A gy' STA TlON OFFICE PARK PUBLIC STORAGE WILSHIRE AVE. 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I ~ . ; I ~ ~ . ~~=r , SO"TH ELEvATION EXHIBIT 5 31A-9 --- :~!~~II!I:T~ -~- (t:_lE"CIIl.r))~ (.J~Tl:lIAj.. ~_..~ ~~TQ -'..:UE.,W_1Il& ~~. .." ~_.IeX'IE.-- --...IEO__ ~~...~ -----rt'......._CNl lI/ou...r>l_1k - --<V_ - - ~_~4' _Jil:CZIIII....'r9 ~1I"IiII'IT"_Gl'\I 1IIlI....I1Il~Ftl~TC:I ~T"'_1IlIl.DtD --- ~~::=- <- .~~ I Sprint' ) -...- Site: Public Storage, #OG70XC721-A 2200 East McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA West elevation EXHIBIT 6 31A-10 bk:2/23/06 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-02 TO ALLOW A 50-FOOT WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200% EAST MCFADDEN 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. 2006-02 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on February 27,2006. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to allow a 50-foot wireless telecommunications facility for the property located at 2200% East McFadden Avenue. C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-198.10, a Conditional Use Permit is required for major wireless facilities. D. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-638 authorizes the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit upon making certain findings. 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 50-foot tall cellular monopine will provide a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Sprint PCS wireless service by reducing the gaps in digital cellular service and providing additional calling capacity for its users, especially for those users traveling within the southeast sector of Santa Ana. 31A-11 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 1 of 6 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? The proposed monopine, in conjunction with the existing landscaping, will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area. The stealth appearance will be the major solution to maintaining and increasing the economic stability for this industrial area. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed monopine, in conjunction with the existing landscaping, will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area. The stealth appearance will be the major solution to maintaining and increasing the economic stability for this industrial area. 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 comply with the regulations and conditions identified in Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for a major wireless facility. 5. Will the proposed use adversely affect the General Plan or any specific plan of the City? The proposed monopine 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 Industrial (INO) General Plan designation. E. This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act. The recommendation 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. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2005-101 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at 31A-12 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 2 of 6 the abovesaid hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated February 27, 2006 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2006 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Betancourt, Cribb, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Lutz (6) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: Rodriguez (1) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Christopher Leo Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Benjamin Kaufman Chief Assistant City Attorney CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2006-004 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on February 27, 2006. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana 31A-13 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 3 of 6 Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 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. Plannina Division 1. The applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements of the Development Review Committee for the development project (DP No. 05- 33). 2. Any amendment to this conditional use permit must be submitted to the Planning Division for review. At that time, staff will determine if administrative relief is available or the conditional use permit must be amended. 3. The proposed monopine shall be constructed as per approved plans and the existing landscaping shall be protected in place during the construction period for the 50-foot monopine facility. 4. The applicant will extend the height of the proposed screen wall so as to be equal in height to the height of the proposed equipment room. 5. The proposed screen wall shall be planted on the north and west elevations with one gallon size Boston Ivy vines. 6. If moving the existing Canary Island Pine Trees is possible, submit revised plans to Planning Manager for review and approval showing one of the existing Canary Island Pine Trees re-Iocated to the west side of the equipment room and the other Canary Island Pine relocated to the east of the proposed monopine trees. 7. The permit applicant recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular facility located at 2200% East McFadden 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, EXHIBIT A 31A-14 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 4 of 6 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. 8. At all times, the permit applicant shall not prevent the City of Santa Ana from having adequate spectrum capacity on the City's 800 MHz radio frequency. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11 . 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 the City's designated representative upon activation of the facility. 12. 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. 13. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell site location map for each existing and proposed facility in Santa Ana. 14. The proposed wireless communication structure must be engineered to allow the collocation of other service providers. 15. Locate all equipment and related appurtenances (appleton plug and electric meter) on the inside of the equipment enclosure or inside the building. 16. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-02 expires five years from the date of final City approval. 31A-15 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 5 of 6 PROOF OF SERVICE (C.C.P. SECTION 1013(a), 2015.5) STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF ORANGE I am employed in the aforesaid county; I am over the age of eighteen and not a party to the within action; my business address is 20 Civic Center Plaza, Ross Annex 2nd, Santa Ana, California 92702. I served the foregoing document described as: Resolution No. 2006~ in this action by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in sealed envelopes addresse as follows: [insert the following here Addressee Address] [ ] I caused to be delivered by courier, such envelope by hand to the office of the addressee( s). [X] BY MAIL I am readily familiar with my employer's practice of collection and processing correspondence for mailing. Under that practice it would be deposited with U.S. Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid at Santa Ana, California in the ordinary course of business. I am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid if postal cancellation date or postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit. [ ] The document was transmitted by facsimile transmission and was reported as complete and without error. I declare under penalty of petjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date] at Santa Ana, California. MARTHA RAMIREZ 31A-16 Resolution No. 2006-004 Page 6 of 6