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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -28
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL
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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. Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06 to
allow a 50 foot high major wireless facility at the property located at 2116
West Monte Vista Avenue.
B. Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 41- 198.3(b) requires approval of a
conditional use permit for the installation of major wireless facilities.
C. On August 24, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06.
D. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana determines that the
following findings, which must be established in order to grant this
Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Section 41 -638, have been established for Conditional Use Permit No.
2015 -06 to allow for a major wireless facility:
1. That the proposed use will provide a service or facility which will
contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or
community.
The project will continue to provide a service or facility which
will contribute to the community. The monopine currently
provides a service to Santa Ana residents, businesses and
motorists who subscribe to Sprint PCS's services by
providing cellular coverage and providing additional calling
and data capacity for its users in the central sector of Santa
Ana.
2. 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.
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The issuance of a new conditional use permit for the existing
wireless facility at this location will not be detrimental to
persons residing, working, recreating, or attending school in
the area as the proposed facility will be in compliance with
Federal law that governs health related issues for wireless
facilities, including safety regulations from the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
3. That the proposed use will not adversely affect the present economic
stability or future economic development of properties surrounding
the area.
The monopine, in conjunction with existing stealthing and
screening, will be compatible with the surrounding area and
will not adversely affect the economic viability in the area.
The stealth appearance and existing site enhancements will
maintain the economic stability of this neighborhood by
providing an additional service for residents, workers, and
school and park visitors.
4. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and
conditions specified in Chapter 41 for such use.
The use will continue to comply with all provisions pertaining
to the construction and installation of wireless facilities
identified in Chapter 41 (Zoning Code) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code. The proposed facility will be stealthed as a
pine tree, will continue to be screened by a mature stand of
trees, and will comply with other standards outlined in the
SAMC.
5. 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.
The monopine 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 Land Use Element. Goal 1 promotes a
balance of land uses to address community needs, which
includes means of communication that will be served by the
proposed monopine. In addition, Goals 3 and 5 require
preservation of neighborhood character and integrity as well
as mitigation of developments' impacts. The existing
monopine is designed to minimize visual impact to the area
by being disguised as a pine tree, utilizing an existing stand
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of mature trees to further conceal it, and by incorporating
materials and the architectural design of nearby buildings
into the design of the equipment enclosure. Further, Policy
2.2 encourages land uses that accommodate the City's
needs for services. Improving a cell phone provider's
bandwidth and coverage in the area enhances services that
are readily available for workers, visitors, and residents in
the immediate vicinity.
E. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act the
recommended action is exempt from further review per Section 15301.
The Class 1 exemption allows the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing structures
involving negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The proposed
application is to approve a conditional use permit to allow a major wireless
facility that is already served by municipal services, such as roadways,
utilities, and parking. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No.
2015 -18 will be filed for this project.
Section 2. The applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the
City of Santa Ana, its officials, officers, agents, and employees, from any and all liability,
claims, actions or proceedings that may be brought arising out of its approval of this
project, and any approvals associated with the project, including, without limitation, any
environmental review or approval, except to the extent caused by the negligence of the
City of Santa Ana.
Section 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana after conducting
the public hearing hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06 as conditioned
in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the project located at 2116
West Monte Vista Avenue. This decision is based upon the evidence submitted at the
abovesaid hearing, which includes, but is not limited to: the Request for Planning
Commission Action dated August 24, 2015, and exhibits attached thereto; and, the
public testimony, written and oral, all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 2015.
AYES: Commissioners: Alderete, Bacerra, Bauer, Mill, Verino (5)
NOES: Commissioners: None (0)
ABSENT: Commissioners: Gartner, Nalle (2)
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioners: None (0)
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J VM�es Gartner
Chairperson
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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Lisa Storck
Assistant City Attorney
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, KAREN GERARDO, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby attest to and certify
the attached Resolution No. 2015 -28 to be the original resolution adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Santa Ana on August 24, 2015.
Date: aV44., #AA�
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Santa Ana
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EXHIBIT A
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06
Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06 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 rip for to
exercising the rights conferred by this approval.
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.
2015 -09).
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 monopine shall be maintained as per approved plans and any existing
landscaping shall be protected in place during the construction period for
the 50 -foot high wireless facility.
4. The proposed monopole shall be maintained per the following
specifications:
a. The monopine facility 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.
c. Branches should exceed all antennas by a minimum of 12 inches.
d. Branches should start at 15 feet above the ground.
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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 a sweep similar to that of an actual Pine Tree.
g. Branch foliage color should be an olive or forest green with some other
appropriate coloring to match an actual Pine Tree. A sample shall 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 "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. Show the location of the GPS antenna on all elevations.
Provide a "unistrut" detail for the utility cabinet; an "H- frame" is not
acceptable.
m. 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.
n. All exterior conduit and electrical meters shall be installed and
screened in one metal enclosure painted to match the structure.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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8. The permit applicant shall provide a coverage and cell site location map
for each existing and proposed facility in Santa Ana.
9. 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.
10. Conditional Use Permit No. 2015 -06 expires 10 years from the date of City
Council approval.
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