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Home My WebLink AboutMCUP 06-01; NS025-02 La Costa Plaza; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (2)A.cingular raising the bar-Hill" Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 July 17, 2006 City Planning Director City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Re: Cingular Wireless Site No. NS0025-01 La Costa Plaza/MCUP06-01 Dear City Planning Director: General Order 159-A (GO-159-A) of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requires cellular carriers to send a notification letter of a utility's intent to construct a cellular facility to CPUC's Safety and Enforcement Division within 15 business days of receipt of all requisite local land use approvals. The notification letter shall state that such approvals have been received, or that no land use approvals are required. As set forth in GO 159-A, copies of the notification letter are required to be served concurrently by mail on the local governmental agency. Where the affected local governmental agency is a city, service of the notification letter to the city shall consist of service of separate copies of the notification letter upon the City Manager, the City Planning Director and the City Clerk. In order to comply with these requirements, I have enclosed a copy of the notification letter for our project within your city limits. If you have any questions or require additional information, please call me at (858) 571-4167. Sincerely, Kevin McGee - Cingular Wireless Attachments X angular raising the barr.iill" Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 July 17, 2006 Attention: David Rowland California Public Utilities Commission Consumer Protection & Safety Division 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Re: Cingular Wireless Site No. NS0025-01 La Costa Plaza/MCUP06-01 This letter is to provide the Commission with notice pursuant to the provisions of General Order No. 159A of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (CPUC) that with regard to the project described in Attachment A: X (a) The Commercial Mobile Radio Services Provider has obtained all requisite land use approval for the project described in Attachment A. I | (b) That no land use approval is required because I | (c) Modification A copy of this notification letter is also being provided to the appropriate local government agency for its information. Should there be any questions regarding this project, or if you disagree with any of the information contained herein, please contact me at kevin.mcgee@cingular.com. Sincerely, Kevin McGee Cingular Wireless X angular 1. Project Location: Site Number and Name: Site Address: County: Location: Assessor's Parcel Number: 2. Project Description: Number of Antennas to be installed: Tower Design: Tower Appearance: Tower Height: Building Size(s): raising thebarT.iili" ATTACHMENT A NS0025-01 La Costa Plaza 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 San Diego 33-04-50.78 117-14-11.88 223-060-029 12 Cupolas 4 antennas per sector, 3 sectors 33'-8'" 38'-8" x 7'-8" x 8' high three sided screenwall 3. Business addresses of all Local Government Agencies; City of Carlsbad Greg Fisher 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 760-602-4610 4. Land use approval: On 07/03/06 the City of Carlsbad approved Case No. MCUP06-01 for the installation use and maintenance of a Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009. PL AN CON i Telecommunications Project Management June 6, 2006 NS0025-02 RECEIVED n ^ onflR Sent Via Hand Delivery•i i tUUU City of Carlsbad CITY OF CARLSBAD GregFisher PLANNING DEPT 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Cingular Wireless proposed project MCUP06-01 La Costa Plaza, 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road Enclosed for your review are revised drawings and photographic simulations for the Cingular site located at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road. The drawings and simulations have been revised to address the issues identified in your letter dated May 1, 2006. In addition, we have prepared the following responses to each of the items identified in the letter: Engineering: 1. Please see revised sheet C-2 the proposed antennas and appurtenances are not located in the easement. 2. Ken Ringer of Booth & Suarez visited the site to evaluation the existing storm drain system. He found the existing drain is 4' to 5'-3" deep. It will not need to be removed. All three catch basins will stay in place. They have added the swale at the wall and one catch basin which will intercept the existing 12" line. 3. Please see revised sheet A-l. Please note that we have reduced the number of cabinets by two and the size of the enclosure. Please review the attached drawings and photosimulations we have provided for your use. If you should have any questions or additional comments, please contact me at (760) 715-8703. PlanCom, Inc. Contractor Representative for Cingular Wireless Kryst 302 STATE PLACE ESCONDIDO, CA 92029 760-715-8703 760-735-4913 FAX City of Car Planning Department May 1,2006 Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: MCUP 06-01 - NS 025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA Your application is complete however there are still outstanding engineering issues. The following issues need to be resolved prior to the Planning Department making its final decision. Please contact your staff planner, Greg Fisher, at (760) 602-4629, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application. Sincerely, GREG FISHER Staff Planner 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us „ MCUP 06-01 -. NS 025-02^COSTA PLAZA May 1,2006 ' ' ,: Page 2 ISSUES OF CONCERN Planning: None Engineering: The Engineering Department has completed its review of the above project for application completeness. The application and plans submitted for this project are considered complete from an engineering viewpoint and have a few issues to be resolved before we can support the application: 1. The proposed antennas and appurtenances cannot be located over existing easements or irrigation facilities. Please show proper relocation, quitclaim or removal. Plot proposed antennas on Survey sheet C-2. 2. The proposed storm drain needs to include additional information such as outfall and downstream receiving conditions. Please Plot Storm Drain on sheet C-2. Show portions of pipe to be removed and relocated. 3. Drainage arrows at equipment cabinet s # 1 and 3 point at each other without a place to drain. Please correct. If you or the applicant has any questions, please either see or call me at 760-602-2742. PLANcoSl Telecommunications Project Management April 5, 2006 Greg Fisher Planning Department City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday A ve. Carlsbad, CA 92008 RE: Proposed Cingular Wireless site at La Costa Plaza Dear Mr. Fisher: On behalf of our client, Cingular Wireless, we are submitting a check for $630 to initiate a new application for an Administrative Permit for a cell site at 7730 Rancho Santa Fe Road in the La Costa Plaza commercial center. The cell site has been redesigned to be consistent with City Council Policy 64. Additional application materials for the newly designed site were submitted to you on March 13, 2006. Please let me know if you need any more information or additional submittal materials. Thank you for your help and consideration. Sincerely, Karen Adler Planner Contract Representative for Cingular Wireless Enclosure 302 State Place Escondido, CA 92029 760-715-3416 mobile 760-735-4913 fax PL AN CON li Telecommunications Project Management March 13,2006 RECEIVED Grcs Fisher Planning Department ^AR I 6 2008 City of Carlsbad CITY OF CARLSBAD 1635 Faraday Ave. PUNNING DEPTCarlsbad, CA 92008 ^i^iiNOUtKI ' 5 F CARLSBADRE: CUP 05- 1 9 - NS-025-02 La Costa Plaza NN » ft 3 Q£p-y Dear Mr. Fisher: In response to your letter dated September 2, 2005, Cingular Wireless is submitting the following items for your review: Planning - List of Items Needed 1 . In order to be consistent with the City Council Policy 64 Location Guideline A. 5, the project has been redesigned. The 12 antennas proposed for the project will now be located inside the existing cupolas of the building. Five (5) sets of revised drawings are included in this submittal for your review. 2. An early public notice package is included. The required sign was posted at the site on August 9, 2005. Pictures of the sign are attached. If the description on the sign needs to be changed, and a new sign posted, please let us know. Planning - Issues of Concern 1. The new antenna placement exhibits a stealth design similar to the other WCFs at the site. 2. The equipment location on the west side of the building has not changed from the original design. The outdoor cabinets will be enclosed by a concrete block retaining wall to be textured and painted to match the adjacent building and recessed into the side of the slope of the adjacent parcel to the west, which is currently undeveloped. The equipment will be minimally visible from the north along La Costa Avenue. Photo simulations for the project are included for your review. 3. A revised Project Description accurately describing the project is part of this resubmittal. 302 State Place Escondido, CA 92029 760-715-3416 mobile 760-735-4913 fax PL AN CON X Telecommunications Project Management Please let us know if you need any additional information. We appreciate your assistance with this project. Sincerely, Karen Adler Planner Contract Representative for Cingular Wireless Enclosures 302 State Place Escondido, CA 92029 760-715-3416 mobile 760-735-4913 fax City of Carlsbad ^ ^P^^^^^^l^HHH^VB^^MMMMHii^H^HMMPlanning Department February 23, 2006 Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: CUP 05-19 - NS025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA The above referenced application has been on file for over six months (August 4, 2005 to February 23, 2006). Notification was given on September 2, 2005 that the application was incomplete, along with a list of items/information needed to complete the application, and a notice that failure to resubmit the application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. The application is still incomplete. As a result, this letter is notification to you that CUP 05-19 has been withdrawn per Chapter 21.54.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Zoning Ordinance: "When a determination that an initial application is incomplete has been transmitted to the applicant, the applicant shall have six months from the date the application was initially filed to either resubmit the application or submit the information specified in the determination. Failure of the applicant to resubmit the application or to submit the material in response to the determination within the six months shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn a new application must be submitted." Please contact Greg Fisher at (760) 602-4629 to apply for a refund of any unused fees. Sincerely, GREG FISHER Assistant Planner GF:bd Don Neu Bob Wojcik Clyde Wickham File Copy Data Entry Karen Adler, 302 State Place, Second Floor, Escondido, CA 92029 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us of Carlsba Department February 23, 2006 Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: CUP 05-19 - NS025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA The above referenced application has been on file for over six months (August 4, 2005 to February 23, 2006). Notification was given on September 2, 2005 that the application was incomplete, along with a list of items/information needed to complete the application, and a notice that failure to resubmit the application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. The application is still incomplete. As a result, this letter is notification to you that CUP 05-19 has been withdrawn per Chapter 21.54.010 of the Carlsbad Municipal Zoning Ordinance: "When a determination that an initial application is incomplete has been transmitted to the applicant, the applicant shall have six months from the date the application was initially filed to either resubmit the application or submit the information specified in the determination. Failure of the applicant to resubmit the application or to submit the material in response to the determination within the six months shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn a new application must be submitted." Please contact Greg Fisher at (760) 602-4629 to apply for a refund of any unused fees. Sincerely, GREG FISHER Assistant Planner GF:bd Don Neu Bob Wojcik Clyde Wickham File Copy Data Entry Karen Adler, 302 State Place, Second Floor, Escondido, CA 92029 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us SEP-28-2005 WED 10:37 Ar^CITY OF CARLSBAD FAX 602 8559 P, 01 September 2, 2005 Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT; CUP 05-19 - NS-025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad, The Planning Department has reviewed your Conditional Use Permit, application no. CUP 05-19, as to its completeness for processing. The application is incomplete, as submitted. Attached are two lists. The first list is information which must be submitted to complete your application. This list of items must be submitted directly to your staff planner_by appointment.. AH list items must be submitted simultaneously and a copy of this list musf be included with your submittals, including five (5) sets of plans. No processing of your application can occur until the application is determined to be complete. The second list is issues of concern to staff, When all required materials are submitted the City has 30 days to make & determination of completeness. If the application is determined to be complete, processing for a decision on the application will be initiated. In addition, please note that you have six months from the date the application was initially filed, August 4, 2005, to either resubmit the application or submit the required information. Failure to resubmit the application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn, a new application must be submitted. Please contact your staff planner, Greg Fisher, at (760) 602-4629, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application, Sincerely, DON NEU Assistant Planning Director DN:GF:bd c; Clyde Wickham File Copy Data Entry SEP-28-2005 WED 10:37 OF CARLSBAD FAX NO. A 602 8559 P. 02 CUP 05-19 - NS-025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA September 2, 2005 Page 2 LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION Planning: 1. Consistent with City Council Policy 64 (Wireless Communication Facilities) Location Guideline A.5, new rnonopoles should not be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates no existing monopole, building or structure can accommodate the proposed Wireless facility as required by Policy 64 Application and Review Guideline D.3. Accordingly, as required by the guideline, please explain why an existing facility, either onsite or elsewhere, cannot accommodate the Cingular proposal. 2. As required by the Planning Department, please submit an early public noticing package. A copy of the application has been provided for your convenience. Engineering: None ISSUES OF CONCERN Planning: 1. Overall, the proposed monopole at this site is inconsistent with the goals contained within City Council Policy 64 and is not supported by staff. Unless the applicant can demonstrate the need for a monopole at this site consistent with City Council Policy 64 (Review Guideline 3), the applicant is encouraged to redesign the WCF into an existing building exhibiting stealth design similar to other WCFs at this site, utilize a light pole or similar designed structure within the parking lot or locate the WCF within the public right-of-way along Ranch Sanla Fe Road which is listed as a preferred location (Circulation Element within the City's General Plan). 2. The proposed equipment shown on Sheet A-1 should be located within existing buildings to the extent feasible. If the equipment must be located outside, it should be screened With walls/plant material, and designed and treated to match the nearby architecture. 3. The project description and justification report incorrectly states that there are two existing wireless carriers on the site sharing a 45 foot tall monopine. Please clarify and verify that the report addresses the proposed site. Engineering: 1. The proposed antennas and appurtenances cannot be located over existing easements or irrigation facilities. Please show proper relocation, quitclaim or removal. 2. The proposed storm drain needs to include additional information such as outfall and downstream receiving conditions. 3. Drainage arrows at equipment cabinet s 41 and 3 point at each other without a place to drain, Please correct. SEP-28-2005 WED 10:37 ArWClTY OF CARLSBAD FAX NO. £ 602 8559 P. 03^hW) CUP 05-19-NS-025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA September 2, 2005 PaqeS _^. .. 4, The proposed cabinets are too close to the required landings or clear area of the fence gates, Cabinet 6 and cabinet #5 should be relocated. 5. Please submit a drainage study to support the proposed relocation of existing storm drain system for the La Costa Plaxa Shopping Center. FIRE: 1. In accordance with Article 64 of the CA Fire Code, applicant shall be required to obtain a Fire Department Permit for the use of Stationary Battery Systems (contact this office at 760-602-4665), 2. In addition, proper signage indicating energized equipment is in the enclosure shall be required. 3. At time of Final Inspection in addition to spill control measures being in place, the approved material for the neutralization of the electrolyte to between 7.0 and 9.0 shall be available. City of Carlsbad Planning Department September 2, 2005 Cingular Wireless 6925 Lusk Boulevard San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: CUP 05-19 - NS-025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Department has reviewed your Conditional Use Permit, application no. CUP 05-19, as to its completeness for processing. The application is incomplete, as submitted. Attached are two lists. The first list is information which must be submitted to complete your application. This list of items must be submitted directly to your staff planner by appointment. All list items must be submitted simultaneously and a copy of this list must be included with your submittals, including five (5) sets of plans. No processing of your application can occur until the application is determined to be complete. The second list is issues of concern to staff. When all required materials are submitted the City has 30 days to make a determination of completeness. If the application is determined to be complete, processing for a decision on the application will be initiated. In addition, please note that you have six months from the date the application was initially filed, August 4, 2005, to either resubmit the application or submit the required information. Failure to resubmit the application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn, a new application must be submitted. Please contact your staff planner, Greg Fisher, at (760) 602-4629, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application. Sincerely, DON NEU Assistant Planning Director DN:GF:bd c: Clyde Wickham File Copy Data Entry 1635 Faraday Avenue • Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us CUP 05-19 - NS-025-02 LA COSTA PLAZA September 2, 2005 Page3 4. The proposed cabinets are too close to the required landings or clear area of the fence gates. Cabinet 6 and cabinet #5 should be relocated. 5. Please submit a drainage study to support the proposed relocation of existing storm drain system for the La Costa Plaza Shopping Center. FIRE: 1. In accordance with Article 64 of the CA Fire Code, applicant shall be required to obtain a Fire Department Permit for the use of Stationary Battery Systems (contact this office at 760-602-4665). 2. In addition, proper signage indicating energized equipment is in the enclosure shall be required. 3. At time of Final Inspection in addition to spill control measures being in place, the approved material for the neutralization of the electrolyte to between 7.0 and 9.0 shall be available.