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Home My WebLink About31A - 2961 MACARTHUR BLVDREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 20, 2007 TITLE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-14 TO CONSTRUCT A 60-FOOT TALL VERIZON WIRELESS FACILITY AT 2961 WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD - THE PLANNING CONSORTIUM, APPLICANT ~~~ CI MANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ^ Ordinance on 2n° Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 as conditioned. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION On July 23, 2007, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 as conditioned by a vote of 7:0 to construct a 60-foot tall wireless facility designed as a broadleaf mono-tree in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard. The Planning Commission made no changes to the recommended conditions of approval outlined in the attached staff report (Exhibit A). FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. --_1-~'~ J M. Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency ME:rb me\repor[s\cup00-19 Verizon Broadleaf Monotree.cc 31 A-1 REQUEST FOR Planning Commission Action PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: JULY 23, 2007 TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY THE PLANNING CONSORTIUM FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-14 TO CONSTRUCT A 60-FOOT TALL VERIZON WIRELESS FACILITY AT 2961 WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD Prepared by Marvin Ellenbecker Executive Director RECOMMENDED ACTION PLANNING SECRETARY APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Set Public Hearing For DENIED ^ Applicant's Request ^ Staff Recommendation CONTINUED TO Planning M Hager Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 as conditioned. DISCUSSION Request of Applicant The Planning Consortium, representing Verizon Wireless, is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 to allow the construction of a wireless facility designed as a broadleaf mono-tree at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard. Property Descri tion 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 a neighborhood retail center to the east, industrial uses to the north and west, and a church to the south (Exhibit 2). The subject property is approximately 6.02 acres in size, rectangular in shape and improved with four industrial/office buildings (Exhibit 3). Project Description Verizon Wireless is proposing telecommunications facility designed MacArthur Boulevard (Exhibit 4). antennas (three sectors of three to install a 60-foot wireless as a broadleaf mono-tree at 2961 West The facility will house nine panel antennas) and a two-foot diameter EXHIBIT A 31 A-2 Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 July 23, 2007 Page 2 microwave dish antenna. Verizon Wireless will lease approximately 400 square feet for an equipment area that will be screened by a new six-foot high block wall covered with Boston Ivy vines to discourage graffiti. A 48-inch box size Brisbane Box tree (LOphostemon confertus) will be planted adjacent to the broadleaf mono-tree to create an aesthetically pleasing environment (Exhibit 5). Analysis of the Issues In July 1998, the City Council adopted an ordinance regulating 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 and requires the approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed wireless facility is located in the rear corner of an existing parking lot on an industrial/office complex and will be camouflaged as a broadleaf tree. The telecommunication equipment is screened behind a six-foot high block wall that will be covered with Boston Ivy. Additionally, an evergreen broadleaf tree will be planted near the camouflaged wireless facility. The applicant has explored alternatives to the broadleaf mono-tree 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 for Verizon Wireless or adjacent property owners are not willing to allow a cellular facility on their site. The 60-foot tall facility is needed in order to improve cellular coverage and increase call capacity and quality because it is located in an area with limited access for this wireless carrier. The proposed cellular antenna will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Verizon Wireless by closing service gaps in the area and providing additional calling capacity. Equipment for the monopine will be screened by a new six-foot high block wall covered with Boston Ivy vines. All wiring and conduit will be underground or hidden in the interior of the proposed broadleaf mono-tree. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance and will provide needed service to the southwest section of the City. The proposed upgrades and screening are required to accommodate the Verizon Wireless facility antennas from public view. Based upon the above analysis and findings, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 as conditioned. 31 A-3 Conditional Use July 23, 2007 Page 3 CEQA Compliance Permit No. 2007-14 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. 2006-181 will be filed for this project. `^rn~-_ Marvin Ellenbecker Landscape Development Associate ME:jm me\reports\cnp09-14 Verizon Broadleaf Monotree.pc I~,~ Vince Freg so, A CP Senior Plan r 31 A-4 M1 M1 -M1 M1 M1; R1 ~ R1-PRD I~-~ M1 M1 M1 M1 I PRD I ' flt-PRO I _ 3ERSTROM AV. 5__1116 - Ctl I M1 ~ A II R4 46 C M~ II Ilil sr .a . 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FFF~ Q ( 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ - W ~ w ~ -s J I 1 _ ~ ~ W N 5 ~xwin rnr am u-a~ a-i y ~~Clljj~~ 07-14 ___ 3~FE~611BIT4 31 ~u~o7-14 BIT 5 KO- 7/18/07 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-14 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WIRELESS FACILITY AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2961 WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD 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. 2007-14 came before the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on July 23, 2007. B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 has been filed with the City of Santa Ana seeking to allow the construction of wireless facility designed as a broadleaf mono-tree at the property located at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard. 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. Will the proposed use provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the community? The proposed 60-foot tall broadleaf mono-tree wireless facility will provide a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists who subscribe to Verizon Wireless by reducing gaps in digital cellular service and providing additional calling capacity for its users, especially for those users traveling within the southwest sector of Santa Ana. 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? Resolution No. 2007-33 31 A-1 ~ Page 1 of 8 Federal law exempts local jurisdictions from regulating health related issues as these issues are covered under Federal laws. However, the proposed facility will be in compliance with both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety regulations. 3. Will the proposed use adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area? The proposed broadleaf mono-tree wireless facility, in conjunction with the existing landscaping, will be compatible with the surrounding area and will not adversely affect the economic viability of the area. The stealth appearance will be the major solution to maintaining and increasing the economic stability for this predominantly residential area. 4. Will the proposed use comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use? The existing 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 (IND) 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. 2006-181 will be filed for this project. Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 as conditioned in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the above said hearing, which includes but is not limited to: the Request for Planning Commission Action dated July 23, 2007 and exhibits attached thereto; and the public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference. Resolution No. 2007-33 31 A-11 Page 2 of 8 ADOPTED this 23`d day of July, 2007 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Betancourt, De La Torre, Gartner, Leo, Mill, Munoz (7) NOES: Commissioners: None (0) ABSENT: Commissioners: None (0) ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0) Christopher Leo Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney Bv: Kylee 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. 2007-33 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on July 23, 2007. Date: Planning Commission Secretary City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2007-33 31 A-12 Page 3 of 8 Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 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 rior 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 of the Development Review Committee for the development project (DP No. 2006-67). 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 wireless facility designed as a broadleaf mono-tree shall be constructed per the approved plans and the existing landscaping shall be protected in place during the construction period on and around the proposed facility. 4. The design specifications for amono-broadleaf are as follows and should be added as a note to the working drawings: a. The mono-broadleaf structure should be designed for a minimum of two carriers. b. The mono-broadleaf structure should have a sufficient branch count to conceal the presence of all antennas. c. Branch disbursement should be random so that longer branches and shorter branches are intermingled to give a natural appearance. d. Branches should exceed all antennas by a minimum of 12 inches. e. Branches should start at 15 feet above the ground. Resolution No. 2007-33 Page 4 of 8 31A-13 f. There should be a minimum space of five feet between the top of the antenna and the top of the faux tree. g. Branch foliage color should be an olive green with varying color "leaves' to match an actual broadleaf type tree. The foliage should be extruded in the color instead of surface painted. A sample should be submitted for approval prior to fabrication. h. A sample of bark cladding with a custom color should be submitted for approval prior to fabrication. i. All antennas shall be covered with "leafed antenna socks" that match the approved foliage color. Antennas are to be mounted using "stand- off mounts' (horizontal, frame type mounts are unacceptable). Support pipe mounts shall be concealed behind the antennas and painted a darker shade of green (or black) with a "flat" paint finish to reduce reflection and visibility of the mounting. j. All coaxial cables should be concealed within the tower and should access the structure through the base. Raised ice bridge or cable trays are unacceptable. k. Include the tree specifications (selected manufacturers and models) with photo simulations (also a site plan review requirement). I. Show the location of the GPS antenna on all elevations. m. Provide a "unistrut" detail for the utility cabinet; an "H-frame" is not acceptable. n. Provide a note on the construction drawings that reads, "primary telecommunications carrier shall install underground utility sleeving for two carriers during construction of the tower structure." All coaxial cable and electrical conduit should be designed to be underground. An "ice bridge" is not acceptable. o. All exterior conduit and electrical meters shall be installed and screened in one metal enclosure painted to match the structure. The sleeving should go underground through the caisson; shrouds on the outside of the pole are not acceptable. All utilities must be underground. 5. The permit applicant recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular facility located at 2961 West MacArthur Boulevard are extremely close to the frequencies used by the City of Santa Ana for Public Safety. This Resolution No. 2007-33 Page 5 of 8 31A-14 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. 6. 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. 7. 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 aDivision-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. 8. 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. 9. 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 a-mail address of that person shall be provided to the City's designated representative upon activation of the facility. 10. The permit applicant shall insure that lessee with the terms and conditions of this permit, the failure of any lessee or other users applicant to comply. or other user(s) shall comply and shall be responsible for under the control of permit Resolution No. 2007-33 Page 6 of 8 31A-15 11. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell site location map for each existing and proposed facility in Santa Ana. 12. The proposed wireless communication structure must be engineered to allow the colocation of other service providers. 13. Locate all equipment and related appurtenances (appleton plug and electric meter) on the inside of the equipment enclosure or inside the building and underground all electrical power from the utility source shown on the approved site plan. 14. The property owner shall be responsible for removal of any graffiti to the block walls around the perimeter of the wireless facility. Graffiti removal must be done within 24 hours of the occurrence. 15. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-14 expires five years from the date of City Council approval. 16. Provide a 48-inch box size Brisbane Box Tree (Lophostemon confertus) adjacent to the broadleaf mono-tree. Resolution No. 2007-33 Page 7 of 8 31A-16 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 foregoingg document described as: Resolution No. 2007-33 Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-141 in this action by p acing a rue copy ereof enc ose in sea a enve opes a ressed as follows: W. Dean Brown for The Planning Consortium (Verizon Wireless) 627 North Main Street Orange, CA 92868 [ ] 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 perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date] at Santa Ana, California. MARTHA RAMIREZ Resolution No. 2007-33 Page 8 of 8 31A-17 31A-18