HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-62 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 11-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT DRC2011-01012 - A REQUEST TO REPLACE 6 ANTENNAS
WITH 12 ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON AN EXISTING
70-FOOT HIGH (TOP OF ANTENNAS AT 65 FEET) MONOPINE
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY (ORIGINALLY APPROVED AS
MINOR DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DRC2002-00417), LOCATED WITHIN
THE RED HILL COMMUNITY PARK AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF
BASE LINE ROAD AND VINEYARD AVENUE AT 7484 VINEYARD
AVENUE; AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF -
APN: 0209-032-02.
A. Recitals.
1. AT&T Mobility filed an application for Conditional Use Permit DRC2D11-01012, 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 December 14, 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 December 14, 2011, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, the Planning Commission hereby specifically finds as follows:
a. The application applies to an existing wireless facility that is sited within the 44-acre
Red Hill Community Park,which is located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and Vineyard
Avenue at 7484 Vineyard Avenue; and
b. The subject property is zoned Open Space and Flood Control; and
c. The property to the north is zoned School District and is developed with a public
school; to the south and east are properties that are zoned Low Residential District and are
developed with single-family residences; and to the west are properties that are zoned Office
Professional and Low Residential and are developed with an adult care facility and single-family
residences; and
d. Section 17.26.010 of the Development Code classifies all wireless communication
facilities that are located on public property as Major Wireless Communication Facilities.
Section 17.26.070 states that Major Wireless facilities shall be approved by a Conditional Use
Permit. The existing facility was approved by a Minor Development Review on July 2, 2002
(DRC2002-01012), and is non-conforming under current regulations. The approval of this
Conditional Use Permit will bring the site into conformance with the current regulations; and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-62
DRC2011-01012 —AT&T MOBILITY
December 14, 2011
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e. The applicant proposes replacing the 6 existing antennas with 12 new antennas in
order to upgrade the facility to the latest wireless transmission technology (4G—LTE). The existing
70-foot high stealth wireless communication facility (top of antennas at 65 feet) is in the form of a
pine tree. The existing facility is in conformance with the lease agreement that the applicant has
with the City and the proposed changes will not require a modification of that lease agreement; and
f. The new antennas are 4 feet longer than the existing antennas,though the overall
height will not be increased, as the applicant is lowering the point where the antennas are attached
to the trunk of the monopine by 2 feet. The changes will also include adding 12 remote radio units
(RRU), two small surge suppressors, and a GPS antenna. The related equipment will be housed
inside the existing fully enclosed equipment shelter, except for a small GPS antenna that will be
attached to the outside of the equipment shelter.
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, 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 1 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15301, which covers the repair, maintenance, permitting and minor alterations of existing
facilities. Because the project only involves adding new antennas to an existing wireless
communication 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 replace 6 antennas with 12 antennas along with
minor related equipment for an existing wireless communication facility
located on the southwest corner of Base Line Road and
Vineyard Avenue (7484 Vineyard Avenue) -APN: 0207-031-33.
2) The equipment for the wireless communication facility shall be
completely housed inside the existing equipment enclosure, with the
exception of one GPS antenna mounted to the fascia of the building.
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DRC2011-01012 —AT&T MOBILITY
December 14, 2011
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3) Paint the GPS antenna to match the fascia of the equipment shelter to
which it is mounted.
4) The antennas shall be covered with branches and pine needles to
blend in with the branches of the monopine.
5) All related equipment and cables shall be painted to match the trunk
and branches of the monopine.
6) Print a copy of this Resolution of Approval on the plans when they are
submitted for Plan Check.
7) 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.
8) Graffiti shall be removed within 72 hours.
9) All appurtenant equipment shall be maintained in good condition at all
times.
10) 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.
11) The applicant shall obtain all the necessary permits from the Building
and Safety Department.
12) Signs or advertising are not permitted on the wireless communication
facility.
13) 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 14TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2011.
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
Luis Munoz, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST: P
Jam t
R. Troyer, AICP, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 11-62
DRC2011-01012 —AT&T MOBILITY
December 14, 2011
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I, James R. Troyer,AICP, 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 14th day of December 2011, by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: FLETCHER, HOWDYSHELL, OAXACA, WIMBERLY
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: MUNOZ
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
STANDARD CONDITIONS
PROJECT#: DRC2011-01012 .
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: AT&T MOBILITY
LOCATION: 7484 VINEYARD AVENUE —APN: 0207-031-33
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.11-62, 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.
3. The applicant shall be required to pay any applicable Fish and Game fees as shown below. The
project planner will confirm which fees apply to this project. All checks are to be made payable to
the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary prior to
the Planning Commission or Planning Director hearing:
a) Notice of Exemption -$50 X
B. Time Limits
1. Conditional Use Permit 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.
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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, and the
Development Code regulations.
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 Planning Director.
3. Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all Uniform Building Code and _/_/_
State Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be
submitted to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety
Department to show compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance prior to
occupancy.
4. Revised site plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be
submitted for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
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 Planning Director. For
single-family residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
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)
D. General Requirements
1. Submit five complete sets of plans including the following:
a. Site/Plot Plan;
b. Foundation Plan;
C. Floor Plan;
d. 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;
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.
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E. 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., DRC2011-01012). 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. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. Monday
through Saturday, with no construction on Sunday or holidays.
F. Existing Structures
1. Upon tenant improvement plan check submittal, additional requirements may be required.
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