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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> CUP No. 2010-23 <br /> December 13, 2010 <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> The applicant has explored alternatives to this monopine, including providing a roof mounted facility <br /> on an existing building in the area, co-locating on another facility, or locating at a different site. The <br /> heights of the buildings (predominantly one story) in the immediate area do not provide the necessary <br /> height to provide adequate service. Further, the closest wireless facility in the area was too far from <br /> T-Mobile's coverage area and would require the approval of an additional facility to meet their service <br /> needs. Finally, other properties in the area were reviewed for this facility. However, these properties <br /> were either nonconforming related to parking, had size constraints and could not accommodate a <br /> wireless facility, or were not interested in the proposed facility. The proposed monopine will be <br /> located on the west side of the existing building, will be 170 feet from the closest single-family <br /> residential uses, and will be separated from the residential by the flood control channel and Flower <br /> Street. A facility designed as a monopine would provide the best stealth possible for this location. <br /> This location is also optimum to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service. <br /> "fhe proposed cellular antennas will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and <br /> motorists who subscribe to T-Mobile by closing service gaps in the area. Equipment for the facility will <br /> be located in a new enclosure at the side of the building and will be screened by wrought iron and <br /> vines. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility <br /> Ordinance and will provide needed service to this area of the City. The project is consistent with the <br /> goals and objectives of the General Plan. Based upon the above analysis and findings, staff <br /> recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 as <br /> conditioned. <br /> <br /> CEQA Compliance <br /> <br /> This project was reviewed in accordance with the Guidelines for the California Environmental <br /> Quality Act. The recommendation is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15303. This <br /> Class 3 exemption allows in-fill developments for the construction and location of limited numbers <br /> of new, small facilities or structures. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2009-191 <br /> will be filed for this project. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Vince Frego , AI <br /> Principal PlaN1W <br /> <br /> VF:jm <br /> vflreportMcupl0-23 TMobile.pc <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 31A-4 <br />