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COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 4, 2011
TITLE:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-23 TO
ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH WIRELESS
FACILITY AT 620 WEST WARNER AVENUE -
TRILLIUM CONSULTING, INC., APPLICANT
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Ordinance on 151 Reading
? Ordinance on 2nd Reading
? Implementing Resolution
? Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 as conditioned.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On December 13, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 2010-23 as conditioned by a vote of 6:0 (Turner absent) to allow the construction
of a 60-foot high wireless facility stealthed as a monopine located at 620 West Warner Avenue in
the Light Industrial (M1) zoning district. The Planning Commission modified Condition No. 4 to
require the installation of vines, with irrigation, on the wall and/or fence located along the west
property line if feasible (Exhibit A).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Ja . Trevino
Executive Director
Planning & Building Agency
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Exhibit: A. Planning Commission Staff Report
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REQUEST FOR
Planning Commission Action
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 13, 2010
TITLE:
PUBLIC HEARING - FILED BY TRILLIUM
CONSULTING, INC. FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2010-23 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT
HIGH WIRELESS FACILITY AT 620 WEST
WARNER AVENUE
Prepared by Vince Fregoso
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Executive Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
APPROVED
? As Recommended
? As Amended
? Set Public Hearing For
DENIED
? Applicant's Request
? Staff Recommendation
CONTINUED TO
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Planning Manager
Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 as conditioned.
DISCUSSION
Request of Applicant
Trillium Consulting, Inc., representing T-Mobile, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit
to allow the construction of a 60-foot high wireless facility stealthed as a monopine at 620 West
Warner Avenue.
Property Description
The subject property is approximately 1.5 acres in size, square shaped and improved with a 33,200
square foot industrial building. The property is located on the southeast corner of Warner Avenue
and Flower Street. The property is located within the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district and has a
General Plan land use designation of Industrial (IND). Surrounding land uses include a vacant lot,
single-family residential and an elementary school to the north, industrial to the south and east, and
single-family residential to the west (Exhibits 1 and 2).
Project Description
T-Mobile is proposing to construct a 60-foot high wireless facility stealthed as a monopine. This
facility is intended to provide increased cellular coverage and call capacity in this area of the City. To
give the monopine the appearance of a natural tree, the facility has been designed to have branches
extend above the 53-foot height of the antennas for a maximum height of 60 feet. Equipment for the
wireless facility will be installed within an existing side yard at the west of the existing building
(Exhibits 3, 4 and 5).
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December 13, 2010
Page 2
The proposed wireless facility will contain three arrays with four panel antennas on each side, for a
total of 12 panel antennas. A GPS and parabolic antenna will also be located on the monopine,
which will be camouflaged as a Canary Island Pine Tree. Additionally, a wrought iron fence with
vines will be installed around the wireless facility and support equipment.
Analysis of the Issues
In July 1998, the City Council adopted an ordinance that regulates wireless communication facilities
throughout the City. Major wireless facilities, which are ground mounted facilities such as the one
proposed, or roof mounted and higher than 10 feet above the roof of a building, are required to have
a stealth design and be located in an area that provides the greatest amount of visual screening.
Further, these major facilities require the approval of a conditional use permit. Also, Section 41-
198.4 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code identifies several site improvements that may be required at
sites with major wireless facilities. These improvements include:
1. Landscaping around the base of the facility, including vines, groundcover and a 24 inch box
tree;
2. Decorative fencing (wrought iron or block) around the facility;
3. A six-foot high solid wall between the facility and property zoned or used for residential;
4. One parking space, if on-site parking is not available;
5. Repairing, repaving and restriping of a parking lot which is in poor condition;
6. The repainting of buildings on a site; and,
7. The construction of a new trash enclosure.
Several improvements are proposed for the site that will bring the site into compliance with the
wireless communications facility ordinance. First, decorative wrought iron fencing will be used to
secure the wireless equipment. Second, vines will be planted adjacent to the wrought iron fencing to
deter graffiti. Third, the north elevation will be painted due to graffiti to have a consistent
appearance. Finally, the parking lot will be repaired, reslurried and restriped to current City
standards. The remaining items were found to be in compliance with the requirements of the
wireless facilities ordinance.
A monopine will provide the best stealth design for this facility. The facility is located along a
residential/industrial and will be installed on the west side of the building, adjacent to a County Flood
Control Channel. Within the corridor, there is a mixture of pine, palm and broad leaf trees. The pine
tree design will easily blend into the area and will be designed to allow for future co-location by
another provider. Finally, all associated wiring and conduit for the facility will be underground or
hidden within the interior of the monopine.
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December 13, 2010
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The applicant has explored alternatives to this monopine, including providing a roof mounted facility
on an existing building in the area, co-locating on another facility, or locating at a different site. The
heights of the buildings (predominantly one story) in the immediate area do not provide the necessary
height to provide adequate service. Further, the closest wireless facility in the area was too far from
T-Mobile's coverage area and would require the approval of an additional facility to meet their service
needs. Finally, other properties in the area were reviewed for this facility. However, these properties
were either nonconforming related to parking, had size constraints and could not accommodate a
wireless facility, or were not interested in the proposed facility. The proposed monopine will be
located on the west side of the existing building, will be 170 feet from the closest single-family
residential uses, and will be separated from the residential by the flood control channel and Flower
Street. A facility designed as a monopine would provide the best stealth possible for this location.
This location is also optimum to provide the coverage necessary for existing and expanding service.
"fhe proposed cellular antennas will provide a benefit to Santa Ana residents, businesses and
motorists who subscribe to T-Mobile by closing service gaps in the area. Equipment for the facility will
be located in a new enclosure at the side of the building and will be screened by wrought iron and
vines. The proposed wireless facility complies with the City's Wireless Communications Facility
Ordinance and will provide needed service to this area of the City. The project is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the General Plan. Based upon the above analysis and findings, staff
recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 as
conditioned.
CEQA Compliance
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. 2009-191
will be filed for this project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2010-23 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH
WIRELESS FACILITY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
620 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. 2010-23 came before the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana for a duly noticed public hearing on
December 13, 2010.
B. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 has been filed with the City of Santa
Ana seeking to allow a 60-foot high wireless facility stealthed as a
monopine on the property located at 620 West Warner Avenue.
C. Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41-198.10, a Conditional
Use Permit is required for major wireless communication facilities
established in the City of Santa Ana.
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 the
community?
The proposed 60-foot tall cellular monopine will provide a
service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and motorists
who subscribe to T-Mobile services by reducing the gaps in
digital cellular service and providing additional calling capacity
for its users, especially for those users traveling within the
southern and central sectors of Santa Ana.
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?
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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 monopine, in conjunction with the required site
improvements, will be compatible with the surrounding area
and will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area.
The stealth appearance and site upgrades will be the major
solution to maintaining and increasing the economic stability
for this corridor.
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 (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. 2009-191 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The Planning Commission after conducting the public hearing hereby
approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 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 December 13, 2010 and exhibits attached thereto; and the
public testimony, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2010 by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2010-19
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AYES: Commissioners: Acosta, Alderete, Betancourt, Gartner, Walters,
Yrarrazaval (6)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Turner (1)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
Eric Alderete
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Ryan O. Hodge
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Martha Ramirez, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. 2010-19 to be the original resolution adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Santa Ana on December 13. 2010.
Date:
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2010-19
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Conditions for Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 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 California Building Standards
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. Planning Division
1. The applicant must comply with all conditions and requirements of the
Development Review Committee for the development project (DP 2009-69).
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
any existing landscaping shall be protected in place during the construction
period for the 60-foot monopine facility.
4. Install vines, with irrigation, on the exterior wall and/or fence of the of the
west property line, if feasible. (Amended by Planning
Commission, December 13, 2010)
5. Repaint the north elevation of the building to be consistent with the paint
scheme of the other building elevations in order to remove the graffiti from
the building.
6. The parking lot shall be repaired, reslurried and restriped to comply with
current City standards.
7. The proposed monopine shall be constructed per the following
specifications:
a. The monopine should have 3.1 branches per foot for full density
coverage with limited spacing between the branches; 70 percent of the
branches should be eight feet or longer.
b. Branch disbursement should be random so that longer branches and
shorter branches are intermingled to give a natural appearance.
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DECEMBER 13, 2010
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c. Branches should exceed all antennas by a minimum of 12 inches.
d. Branches should start at 15 feet above the ground.
e. There should be a minimum space of seven feet between the top of the
antenna and the top of the branches.
f. Branches should have an upward sweep similar to that of actual Canary
Island Pines.
g. Branch foliage color should be an olive green with some brown
"needles" to match an actual Canary Island Pine. A sample should be
submitted for approval prior to fabrication.
h. Full bark cladding with a custom color should be submitted for approval
prior to fabrication.
i. All antennas shall be covered with "pine antenna socks" that match the
approved foliage color.
j. All "stand-off mounts" and support pipe mounts shall be concealed
behind antennas and painted a darker shade or green (or black) with a
"flat" paint finish to reduce reflection and visibility of the mounting.
k. Include the tree specifications (selected manufacturers and models) with
photo simulations (also a site plan review requirement).
1. 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 plans stating "install underground utilities sleeving
for two carriers during construction of the structure". Shrouds on the
outside of the pole are not acceptable.
o. All exterior conduit and electrical meters shall be installed and screened
in one metal enclosure painted to match the structure.
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8. The permit applicant recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular
facility located at 620 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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DECEMBER 13, 2010
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13. 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.
14. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell site location map for
each existing and proposed facility in Santa Ana.
15. Locate all equipment and related appurtenances (Appleton plug and electric
meter) on the inside of the existing equipment enclosure or inside the
building and underground all electrical power from the utility source shown
on the approved site plan.
16. Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-23 expires 10 years from the date of City
Council approval.
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