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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-05 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2010-00971 - A REQUEST TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTENNAS TO AN EXISTING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY MOUNTED ON A BALL FIELD LIGHT STANDARD AT RED HILL COMMUNITY PARK IN THE OPEN SPACE (OS) DISTRICT AT 7350 VINEYARD AVENUE;AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF- APN: 0207-031-33. A. Recitals. 1. Verizon Wireless has filed an application for Conditional Use Permit DRC2010-00971, 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 February 9, 2011, 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. The Planning 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 the Planning Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on February 9, 2011, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: a. The application applies to a wireless communication facility located at Red Hill Park, which is located at the southwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and Base Line Road; and b. The subject property is zoned Open Space (OP); and C. To the north is the Alta Loma High School which is zoned School (S); to the south and east are single-family residences that are zoned Low (L) Residential; and, to the west is an existing office building that is zoned Office Professional (OP); and d. The Development Code (Chapter 17.26 — Wireless Communication Facilities) states that all wireless communication facilities located on public property are considered Major Wireless Communication Facilities, which require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and e. The applicant proposes adding additional antennas to an existing wireless communication facility that is mounted to a ball field light standard. The top of the existing facility is 69-feet by 1-inch high. The new antennas will be mounted under and over the existing antennas and will not raise the height of the existing facility. The antennas will be screened by a cylindrical radio frequency transparent radome that is nearly identical in design to the existing radome, except for being 4 inches wider; and f. The project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee on January 18, 2011. They recommended approval by the Planning Commission as presented. PLANNING COMMISSIOIN RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 DRC2010-00971 —VERIZON WIRELESS February 9, 2011 Page 2 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the Planning Commission during the above-referenced public hearing, and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in Paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the Planning 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 the properties or the improvements in the vicinity; and C. The application,which contemplates operation of the proposed use,complies with each of the applicable provisions of the Development Code. 4. The Planning Department 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 as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, which covers the installation of new equipment in small structures. Because the project only involves adding additional antennas to an existing wireless communication facility,with no changes to the size or location of the existing equipment enclosure, staff concludes that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Planning Department's determination of exemption, and based on his independent judgment, concurs in the staffs determination of exemption. 5. Based upon the findings and the conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4 above, the Planning 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 granted to add additional antennas to an existing wireless communication facility that is mounted to a ball field light standard for a site located at Red Hill Park at the southwest corner of Vineyard Avenue and Base Line Road —APN: 0207-031-33. 2) The equipment for the wireless communication facility shall be completely housed inside the existing equipment shelter. 3) The new radome shall be painted gray to match the existing light standard. 4) Print a copy of this Resolution of Approval on the plans when they are submitted for Plan Check. 5) The facility shall be maintained at all times, including making necessary repairs as needed, and keeping the site free from trash and debris. In no event shall trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours. 6) Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours. PLANNING COMMISSIOIN RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 DRC2010-00971 —VERIZON WIRELESS February 9, 2011 Page 3 7) All appurtenant equipment shall be maintained in good condition at all times. 8) No wireless telecommunications facility shall interfere with any public safety radio communications system including, but not limited to, the 800 MHz trunking system. The applicant shall comply with all FCC rules and regulations regarding the avoidance, mitigation, and abatement of any such interference. 9) The applicant shall obtain all the necessary permits from the Building and Safety Department. 10) Signs or advertising are not permitted on the wireless communication facility. 11) Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with any sections of the Development Code, State Fire Marshal's regulations, Conditions, Health Departments, Uniform Building Code, or any other City Ordinances. 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2011. PLANNING MISS OF THE CITY QF.RANCHO CUCAMONGA BY: Luis Munoz, Jr.,-Chairman ATTEST: Jamly R. Troyer, AICP, Secret I, James R. Troyer, AICP of the 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 9th day of February 2011. AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ