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CUP No. 2011-14 June 27, 2011 Page 3 Conditional Use Permits are governed by Section 41-638 of the SAMC. Conditional use permits may be granted when it can be shown that the following can be established: • That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or community. • That the proposed use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic stability or future economic development of properties surrounding the area. • That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use. • That the proposed use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the city or any specific plan applicable to the area of the proposed use. If these findings can be made, then it is appropriate to grant the conditional use permit. Conversely, the inability to make these findings would result in a denial. Using this information staff has prepared the following analysis, which, in turn forms the basis for the recommendation contained in this report. In analyzing the conditional use permit request, staff believes that the following findings of fact warrant approval of the conditional use permit. Section 41-198.5(b) of the SAMC establishes site selection order of preference criteria for wireless facilities. These provisions require the exploration of various options before proposing a new monopole. The applicant has explored alternatives to this monopine, including providing a roof mounted facility on an existing building in the area and co-locating on another facility. The heights of the buildings (predominantly one story) in the immediate area do not provide the necessary height to provide adequate service. Also, although there is another wireless facility on the subject site, the monopalm is an inferior design for the collocation of another wireless carrier. In fact, the majority of the cellular facilities that have been approved by the City in the past few years have been designed as a monopine, which can easily stealth multiple wireless facilities. Site improvements are proposed for the site that will bring the site into compliance with the wireless communications facility ordinance. First, two 36-inch box Canary Island Pine tree will be planted near the facility to assist in the stealthing of the monopine. Second, decorative wrought iron fencing will be used to secure the wireless facility and ancillary equipment. Third, additional bougainvillea will be planted within the existing planter at the rear of the site, which is adjacent to the proposed wireless facility. Fourth, conditions of approval that require graffiti removal, landscape maintenance and fence repairs have been incorporated into the project. Finally, a new trash enclosure will be installed that complies with the City standards. The remaining items were found to be in compliance with the requirements of the wireless facilities ordinance. 31A-5