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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-43 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 06-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2005-01096 FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF A 60-FOOT HIGH MONOPINE CELLULAR TOWER IN THE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, LOCATED AT CITY FIRE STATION#175;AT 11108 BANYAN STREET;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -APN: 0201-191-28. A. Recitals. 1. Verizon Wireless filed an application for the issuance of Conditional Use Permit DRC2005-01096, as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Conditional Use Permit request is referred to as "the application." 2. On the 26th day of April 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. 3. All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on April 26, 2006, including written and oral staff reports,together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to property located on the north side of Beryl Street,east of Fredericksburg Avenue, and west of Milliken Avenue, with a total street frontage of approximately 355 feet on Beryl Street, which is presently fully improved with City Fire Station #175; and b. The property to the north of the subject site is zoned Flood Control and is undeveloped; the property to the south is zoned Low-Medium Residential (4-8 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with single-family dwelling units; the property to the east is zoned Flood Control and is undeveloped; the property to the west is zoned Low Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and is developed with single-family dwelling units; and C. The application proposes a 60-foot monopine,consisting of 12 antenna panels and one parabolic antenna with artificial branches to resemble a Pine tree and rubberized faux bark material made to imitate a tree trunk, thereby, providing a stealth design that blends with the built environment and meets the goals and objectives of the Development Code. The antennas will be mounted on the monopine at 50 feet above the grade; and d. The monopine will be approximately 300 feet north of the curb face of Banyan PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-43 DRC2005-01096 —VERIZON WIRELESS April 26, 2006 Page 2 Street, near the easterly edge of the fire station. The proposed wireless communication facility will be 300 feet from the nearest residential structure and is not within 300 feet of any existing wireless communication facility. In addition, the proposed monopine will have space for co-location opportunities in the future; and e. The proposed wireless facility will be of sufficient height to allow for future co-location of an additional wireless facility, thereby, meeting the goals and objectives of the development by providing opportunities for co-location and the placement of multiple wireless carriers on a single-pole structure. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: a. The proposed use is in accord with the General Plan, the objectives of the Development Code, and the purposes of the district in which the site is located; and b. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and C. The proposed use complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. , 4. The Planning Staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)and the City's CEQA Guidelines. The project qualifies under the class 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 1 Existing Facilities because in addition to an existing structure that will not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structure before the addition. In addition there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption,and based on its own independent judgment, concurs in the staff's determination of exemption. 5. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, this Commission hereby approves the application subject to each and every condition set forth below and in the Standard Conditions, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Planning Department 1) Approval is for the construction of a 60-foot monopine,consisting of 12 antenna panels and one parabolic antenna for the purpose of enhancing wireless communication service. The antennas shall be installed on a cylinder that will be covered with faux bark and branch material to imitate a Pine tree. The color of the parabolic antenna and all appurtenant supporting brackets and attachments shall be painted to match the branches of the monopine. 2) The wireless communication facility and the equipment shelter shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans on file with the Planning Department. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-43 DRC2005-01096 —VERIZON WIRELESS April 26, 2006 Page 3 3) Any expansion, modification, or alternation to the monopine shall require review and approval by the Planning Department. 4) The equipment shelter, landscaping, and concrete masonry wall shall match the existing equipment shelter, landscaping, and concrete masonry wall for the existing fire station. 5) All equipment necessary for the operation of the wireless facility shall be contained inside the equipment shelter. 6) Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. 7) Signs are not permitted on the monopine and the equipment shelter, except signage required for emergency notification purposes and required by regulatory agencies. 8) The antenna and the equipment shelter shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Damaged and/or weathered equipment, including appurtenant equipment, shall be repaired promptly. 9) No wireless communication facility shall interfere with the public safety radio communications system, including, but not limited to, the 800 MHz trunking system. If such a facility is found to interfere with the public safety radio system, it shall cease operations immediately until such time as the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 10) Except for necessary emergency maintenance, maintenance of the wireless communication facility and all appurtenant equipment on any day, excepting Sundays, shall occur only between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. On Sundays, maintenance shall occur only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Engineering Department 1) The enclosure must match any adjacent architectural features (same type, finish, color, etc.) 2) No temporary operation of the cell site is permitted prior to final approval from the Building and Safety Department. 3) Facilities section is concerned that there may be interference with the approach/departure angle for the helipad. Verizon must incorporate design and approval from Caltrans regarding obstruction, lighting, approach/departure angle analysis, etc. into submittal. 4) The submitted plan shows existing Telecommunications and Electricity as Point of Connections. Verizon must separately serve and meter the proposed tower. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 06-43 DRC2005-01096—VERIZON WIRELESS April 26, 2006 Page 4 5) The Plan shall reference required wind calculations for tower as this area receives significant wind loading. 6) There can be no disruption of any service (power, phone, water, fuel delivery, etc.) related to the tower install as this is an essential facility. Tests should be conducted to determine possible frequency disruption to 800 MHz radio system as well as any other radio systems on site. 6. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 26TH DAY OF APRIL 2006. PLANNINGC ISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: 0- 7aPa rt, Chairman ATTEST: Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary I, Dan Coleman, Acting Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 26th day of April 2006, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, McPHAIL, MUNOZ, STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: MACIAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT STANDARD CONDITIONS PROJECT#: DRC2005-01096 SUBJECT: 60-FOOT MONOPINE APPLICANT: VERIZON WIRELESS LOCATION: CITY FIRE STATION #175; AT 11108 BAYAN STREET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, (909) 477-2750, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: A. General Requirements Completion Date 1. The applicant shall agree to defend at his sole expense any action brought against the City, its agents,officers,or employees,because of the issuance of such approval,or in the alternative,to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any Court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers, or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may,at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his obligations under this condition. 2. Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval No. 06-43, Standard Conditions, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet(s) are for information only to all parties involved in the construction/grading activities and are not required to be wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect. B. Time Limits 1. Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Development/Design Review approval shall expire if building permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within 5 years from the date of approval. No extensions are allowed. C. Site Development 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include site plans,architectural elevations,exterior materials and colors,landscaping,sign program,and grading on file in the Planning Department,the conditions contained herein, Development Code regulations. 1 Project No.DRC2005-01096_ Completion Date 2. Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon,all Conditions of Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Planner. 3. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building, etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has commenced, whichever comes first. 5. Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code,all other applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community or Specific Plans in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 6. All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry walls, berming,and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the City Planner. For single- family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults. D. Landscaping 1. A detailed landscape and irrigation plan,including slope planting and model home landscaping in the case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for City Planner review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits or prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. APPLICANT SHALL CONTACT THE BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT,(909)477-2710, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: NOTE: ANY REVISIONS MAY VOID THESE REQUIREMENTS AND NECESSITATE ADDITIONAL REVIEW(S) E. General Requirements 1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following: a. Site/Plot Plan; b. Foundation Plan; C. Floor Plan; d. Ceiling and Roof Framing Plan; e. Electrical Plans (2 sets, detached) including the size of the main switch, number and size of service entrance conductors, panel schedules, and single line diagrams; f. Plumbing and Sewer Plans, including isometrics, underground diagrams,water and waste diagram, sewer or septic system location, fixture units, gas piping, and heating and air conditioning; and g. Planning Department Project Number(DRC2005-01096)clearly identified on the outside of all plans. 2. Submit two sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations, and a soils report. Architect's/Engineer's stamp and "wet" signature are required prior to plan check submittal. 3. Contractors must show proof of State and City licenses and Workers'Compensation coverage to the City prior to permit issuance. 2 Project No.DRC2005-01096_ Completion Date 4. Separate permits are required for fencing and/or walls. _/_/_ 5. Business shall not open for operation prior to posting the Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building and Safety Department. 6. Developers wishing to participate in the Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) can contact the Building and Safety Department staff for information and submittal requirements. F. Site Development 1. Plans shall be submitted for plan check and approved prior to construction. All plans shall be marked with the project file number(i.e., DRC2001-00001). The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted California Codes, and all other applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations in effect at the time of permit application. Contact the Building and Safety Department for availability of the Code Adoption Ordinance and applicable handouts. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for a new commercial or industrial development project or __J_/_ major addition,the applicant shall pay development fees at the established rate. Such fees may include but are not limited to: City Beautification Fee, Park Fee, Drainage Fee, Transportation Development Fee,Permit and Plan Check Fees,Construction and Demolition Diversion Program deposit and fees and School Fees. Applicant shall provide a copy of the school fees receipt to the Building and Safety Department prior to permits issuance. 3. Street addresses shall be provided by the Building and Safety Official after tract/parcel map recordation and prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays. 5. Construct trash enclosure(s) per City Standard (available at the Planning Department's public counter). G. New Structures 1. Provide compliance with the California Building Code (CBC) for property line clearances considering use, area, and fire-resistiveness. 2. Provide compliance with the California Building Code for required occupancy separations. 3. Provide draft stops in attic areas, not to exceed 3,000 square feet, in accordance with CBC Section 1505. 4. Openings in exterior walls shall be protected in accordance with CBC Table 5-A. 5. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be needed. H. Grading 1. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with California Building Code,CityGrading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The final grading plan shall be in substantial conformance with the approved grading plan. 2. A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such work. 3. A geological report shall be prepared by a qualified engineer or geologist and submitted at the time of application for grading plan check. 3 Project No.DRC2005-01096_ Comoletion Date 4. The final grading plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building permits. 5. A separate grading plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of combined cut and fill. The grading plan shall be prepared,stamped, and signed by a California registered Civil Engineer. 4