HomeMy WebLinkAboutCUP 238; Joseph Pevney; Conditional Use Permit (CUP)ICATION SUBMITTAL
BER 18, 1983
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 14, 1983
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Land Use Planning Office
SUBJECT: CUP-238 - PEVNEY - Request for permit to install
retractable radio antenna (receiver and transmitter) in
rear yard of 4134 Skyline Drive.
I. RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission APPROVE the
Negative Declaration issued by the Land Use Planning Manager and
ADOPT Resolution No. 2225 APPROVING CUP-238, based on the
findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to install a radio antenna in the rear
yard of a house at 4134 Skyline Drive. This antenna would allow
him to conduct amateur radio broadcasting and receiving, subject
to FCC regulations. The proposed antenna is retractable and
could reach a maximum 55 feet in height.
The antenna is proposed to be located amongst pine trees, near
the rear lot line of the property. The property to the rear is
presently being graded for the Carlsbad Palisades (CT 76-15)
subdivision, which will result in the construction of single-
family tract homes, terracing down the hillside to El Camino
Real. Lots immediately behind the proposed antenna are proposed
15 feet lower than the subject property.
III. ANALYSIS
Planning Issues
1) Will the proposed antenna significantly contribute to
aesthetic degradation of the neighborhood?
2) Will the proposed project cause television and radio
reception interference in the neighborhood?
DISCUSSION
The Carlsbad Municipal Code contains no guidelines as to how
amateur radio antennas should be handled, or when and where they
could be allowed. In the absence of city standards, staff
contacted various city departments to identify any problems
associated with these antennas in the past. Aside from the fact
that the antenna structure must be reviewed by the building
inspectors (to make sure it is structurally sound), the
aesthetic and reception interference issues were the only ones
to surface.
Staff believes that any aesthetic impacts associated with the
visibility of the aluminum antenna will be mitigated by its
camouflage amongst several mature pine trees. In addition,
staff has contacted a communications expert to discuss potential
reception interference. After reviewing the antenna information
supplied by the applicant, it was noted that the specific
antenna proposed is one of the more sophisticated antennas
available, which should result in little potential interference.
The applicant has also supplied information that such amateur
radio operators are of great value to the country in times of
emergency, if communication lines are interrupted. As a result,
staff is recommending approval of the permit.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Land Use Planning Manager has determined that this project
will not have a significant impact on the environment and, as a
result, has issued a Negative Declaration on November 22, 1983.
Attachments
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2225
2. Location Map
3. Background Data Sheet
4. Disclosure Form
5. Environmental Documents
6. Exhibits "A", "B" and "C", dated December 14, 1983.
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LOCATION MA
SUBJECT
PROPERTY
PEVNEY CUP-238
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET
CASE NO: CUP-238
APPLICANT: Pevney
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Install radio antenna in residential rear yard.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 38 of Carlsbad Highlands Unit No. 2, according to Map
2825 filed in San Diego County, December 5, 1951 APN; 207-083-02
Acres .6 Proposed No. of Lots/Units 1
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation RLM
Density Allowed 0-4 du/ac Density Proposed no change
Existing Zone R-l-15 Proposed Zone no change
Surrounding Zoning and Land Use:
Zoning Land Use
Site R-l-15 SFD
North R-l-15 SFD
South R-l-15 SFD
East P-C SFD (under construction)
West R-l-15 SFD
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District Carlsbad Water Carlsbad Sewer Carlsbad EDU's 1
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
X Negative Declaration, issued November 22, 1983
E.I.R. Certified, dated
Other,
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Name (individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, syndication)
AGENT:
Business Address
Telephone Number
Name
Business Address
MEMBERS:
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Business Address
Telephone Number Telephone Number
Narae Home Address
Business Address
Telephone Nuaber Telephone
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I/We declare under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this dis-
closure is true and correct and that it will remain true and correct and may be'
relied upon as being true and correct until amended.
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