HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-17; Planning Commission; Resolution 38912. /I 0 e
1 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 3891
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO ALLOW THE
INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) PANEL ANTENNAS AND
TWO (2) EQUIPMENT CABINETS ON A SITE
DEVELOPED WITH A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.
CASE NAME: SD-088-01 (LAS FLORES)
CASE NO: CUP 95-14
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 17th day of Januaq
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WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all tes 10
hold a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider said request, a]
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and arguments, examining the initial study, analyzing the information submitted by sta
considering any written comments received, the Planning Commission considered all
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Commission as follows: 16
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the P1
A) That the foregoing recitations are true and correct. 17
relating to the Negative Declaration.
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B) That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the P1;
Commission hereby APPROVES the Negative Declaration accord
Exhibit "ND", dated November 22, 1995, and "PII", dated November 8
attached hereto and made a part hereof, based on the following findi
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The initial study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project ma
a significant impact on the environment as the project consists of the installa
six facade mounted panel antennas to the exterior of the existing resic
structure and the addition of two equipment cabinets adjacent to the structurc
antennas will be placed on the parapet, will not extend above the parapet, ml
6O"x6"x3", and will be painted to match the exterior of the building. TI
equipment cabinets will be ground mounted adjacent to the buildings east side
the parking lot and the freeway. They measure 5' x 4'4" x 2'4" and will be mc
on a concrete pad and painted to match the building.
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4. There are no sensitive resources located onsite or located so as to be signi
impacted by this project.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
Planning Commission of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 17th day of JI
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Noble, Savary and Welshons
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'VFjILLIAM COMPASfChairpersor
CARLSBAD PLANNING COMMI
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: West side of interstate Highway 5 between
Knowles Avenue and Laguna Drive
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of 6 facademounted panel antennas and
2 ground-mounted equipment cabinets
The City of Carlsbad has conducted an environmental review of the above described
project pursuant to the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act and the Environmental Protection Ordinance of the City of Carlsbad. As a
result of said review, a Negative Declaration (declaration that the project will not have a
significant impact on the environment) is hereby issued for the subject project.
Justification for this action is on file in the Planning Department.
A copy of the Negative Declaration with supportive documents is on file in the Planning
Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009. Comments from the
public are invited. Please submit comments in writing to the Planning Department within
30 days of date of issuance. If you have any questions, please call Elaine Blackburn in
the Planning Department at (619) 438-1 161, extension 4471. /7
DATED: NOVEMBER 22,1995 $$? MIgZHOLZM% 5@
CASE NO: CUP 255(B) u Planning' Director '
CASE NAME: SD-088-01 (LAS FLORES)
PUBLISH DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1995
2075 Las Palmas Drive - Carlsbad, California 92009-1 576 - (61 9) 438-1 161
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FORM - PART 1I
(TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT)
BACKGROUND
CASE NO. CUP 2551
DATE: Novembe~
1. CASE NAME: SD-0888-01 (Las mores)
2. APPLICANT: Grace Manues. representing Pacific Bell Mobil Services
3. ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF APPLICANT: 9610 Granite Ridge Dr.. Suite A. S;
California 92123
4. DATE EIA FORM PART I SUBMITTED: August 25.1995
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of 6 facade-mounted panel antennas and 2 ground-mou
eauiDment cabinets.
SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The summary of environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involvir
one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact”, or “Potentially Significant Impact Unless h
Incorporated’’ as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
- Land Use and Planning - X Transportation/Circulation - Public Services
- Population and Housing - Biological Resources - Utilities and Service
- Geological Problems - Energy and Mineral Resources X Aesthetics
- Water - Hazards - Cultural Resources
- X Air Quality - Noise - Recreation
- Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION.
(To be completed by the Lead Agency).
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGAT:
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have b
added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have significant effect(s) on the environment, but at least
potentially significant effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applic:
legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as descri
on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATll
is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL N
be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequal
in an earlier EER / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) h
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR / MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATI(
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. Therefore, a No
of Prior Compliance has been prepared.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15063 requires that fhe City conduct an Envirc
Impact Assessment to determine if a project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Envin
Impact Assessment appears in the following pages in the form of a checklist. This checklist identifies any
biological and human factors that might be impacted by the proposed project and provides the City with hf
to use as the basis for deciding whether to prepare an Environmental Impact Report FIR), Negative Dec
or to rely on a previously approved EIR or Negative Declaration.
e A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequate1
supported by an information source cited in the parentheses following each question. A “No Impac
answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simp
does not apply to projects like the one involved. A “No Impact” answer should be explained whc
there is no source document to refer to, or it is based on project-specific factors as well as gene1
standards.
e “Less Than Significant Impact” applies where there is supporting evidence that the potential impa
is not adversely significant, and the impact does not exceed adopted general standards and policit
“Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigati
measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less Than Significa
Impact.” The developer must agree to the mitigation, and the City must describe the mitigati
measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
“Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect
significant.
Based on an “EM-Part E’, if a proposed project could have a potentially significant effect on 1
environment, but & potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier E
or Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration, including revisions
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, and none of the circumstan
requiring a supplement to or supplemental EIR are present and all the mitigation measures requi
by the prior environmental document have been incorporated into this project, then no additio
environmental document is required (Prior Compliance).
When “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked the project is not necessarily required to prer
an EIR if the significant effect has been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicz
standards and the effect will be mitigated, or a “Statement of Ovemding Considerations” has b
made pursuant to that earlier EIR.
A Negative Declaration may be prepared if the City perceives no substantial evidence that the pro
or any of its aspects may cause a sigrufkant effect on the environment.
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are mitigation measures to clearly reduce impacts to less than significant, and those mitigation
measures are agreed to by the developer prior to public review. In this case, the appropriate
“Potentially Significant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated” may be checked and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration may be prepared.
An EIR must be prepared if “Potentially Significant Impact” is checked, and including but not limitec
to the following circumstances: (1) the potentially significant effect has not been discussed o
mitigated in an Earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and the developer does not agree tc
mitigation measures that reduce the impact to less than significant; (2) a “Statement of Overridin;
Considerations” for the significant impact has not been made pursuant to an earlier EIR; (3) propow
mitigation measures do not reduce the impact to less than significant, or; (4) through the EIA-Pa II analysis it is not possible to determine the level of significance for a potentially adverse effect, (
determine the effectiveness of a mitigation measure in reducing a potentially sigTllfcant effect 1
below a level of significance.
A discussion of potential impacts and the proposed mitigation measures appears at the end of the fo~
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION. Particular attention should be given to d
mitigation for impacts which would otherwise be determined significant.
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Issues (and supporting Information sources):
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I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? -
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project? -
c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the
vicinity? -
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)? -
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an
established community (including a low-income or
minority community)? -
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections? -
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)? -
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing? -
III. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
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d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? - - -
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f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? - - -
g) Subsidence of the land? - - -
h) Expansive soils? - - -
i) Unique geologic or physical features? - - -
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface runoff? - - -
b) Exposure of people or property to water related
hazards such as flooding? - - -
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity)? - - -
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? - - -
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water movements? - - -
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? - - -
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? - - -
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? - - -
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater
otherwise available for public water supplies? - - -
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V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? - X - -
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? -
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or
cause any change in climate? -
d) Create objectionable odors? -
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal
result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffk congestion? - X
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g. farm equipment)? -
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby
uses? -
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? -
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? -
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle
racks)? -
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? -
VU. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish,
insects, animals, and birds? -
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? -
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c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak
forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? -
d) Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and vernal
pool)? -
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? -
VIE ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? -
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? -
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of future value to
the region and the residents of the State? -
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation? -
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? -
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? -
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? -
e) Increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush,
grass, or trees? -
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
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XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered government
services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? -
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c) Schools? -
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? -
e) Other governmental services? -
XII. UTILITIES AND SERVICES SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? -
b) Communications systems? -
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
facilities? -
d) Sewer or septic tanks? -
e) Storm water drainage? -
f) Solid waste disposal? -
g) Local or regional water supplies? -
XIII. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? -
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? -
c) Create light or glare? -
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XN. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? -
b) Disturb archaeological resources? -
c) Affect historical resources? -
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? -
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? -
XV. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? -
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? -
XVI. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wild life species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community,
reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or
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b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively
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project are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable future
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c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
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XVII. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA PI
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative decla
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached I
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for revie
b) Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were with
scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standarc
state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier anal
c) Mitigation measures. For effects that are “Less than Signifcant with Mitigation Incorpo
describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier docume
the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
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. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
I. PROJECT DESClUPTION/ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The proposed project involves the installation of 6 facade-mounted panel antennas and 2 ground
equipment cabinets on a site developed with an existing senior residential care facility. The propo:
antennas are each approximately 60" tall, 6" wide, and 3" deep. They will be mounted on three fac
existing buildings at the roof-level parapet. The antennas will not extend above the existing building h
will be painted and textured to match the surrounding building. The two equipment cabinets
the existing parking lot.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
A. Non-Relevant Items
B. Environmental Impact Discussion
I. Land Use And Planning
a) The proposed project will not conflict with the General Plan or zoning on the site. The City'
Plan and zoning allow the proposed use (a public utility use) on the subject property with the
of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
approximately 62'' tall, 52" wide, and 28" deep, They will be located on the ground below the antennas I
b) There are no environmental plans (except CEQA) applicable to the subject property.
c) The proposed use will not be incompatible with existing land uses in the area. The panel ante
be painted and textured to match the building. The equipment cabinets will also be requi
painted to be inconspicuous and will be located near the parking lot.
d) There are no agricultural resources or operations on the subject site.
e) The proposed antenna and equipment installations will occur within, and will not disrupt or d.
arrangement of the existing community.
II. Population and Housing
a-c) The installation of this communication equipment is not expected to have any impact on popu
housing.
IIl. Geologic Problems
a-i) The project involves no grading activities. The site is heady fully developed with a senior rc
care facility. There are no unique geologic or physical features on the site.
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IV. Water
a-i) Installation of the proposed equipment will not involve any grading. Therefore, there will be
from the existing condition for absorption rates, drainage patterns, Surface runoff amounts,
water hazards, currents, or conditions or amounts of Surface water or ground water.
V. Air Quality
a-d) The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the up
General Plan will result in increased gas and electric power consumption and vehicle mile:
These subsequently result in increases in the emission of carbon monoxide, reactive orga
oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and suspended particulates. These aerosols are the major cont
air pollution in the City as well as in the San Diego Air Basin. Since the San Diego Air
“non-attainment basin“, any additional air emissions are considered cumulatively significant:
continued development to buildout as proposed in the updated General Plan will have (
significant impacts on the air quality of the region.
To lessen or minimize the impact on air quality associated with General Plan buildout, a
mitigation measures are recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include: 1) pro7
roadway and intersection improvements prior to or concurrent with development; 2) measures
vehicle trips through the implementation of Congestion and Transportation Demand Manag
provisions to encourage alternative modes of transportation including mass transit services; 4) 1
to promote energy efficient building and site design; and 5) participation in regional growth m
strategies when adopted. The applicable and appropriate General Plan air quality mitigation
have either been incorporated into the design of the project or are included as conditions
approval.
Operation-related emissions are considered cumulatively significant because the project is loca
a “non-attainment basin”, therefore, the “Initial Study” checklist is marked “Potentially :
Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan, therefore, the preparation of an :
required because the certification of Final Master EIR 93-01, by City Council Resolution Nc
included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for air quality impacts. This “Stat
Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequent projects covered by the General Plan’s F~I
EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental review of air quality impacts i5
This document is available at the Planning Department.
VI. Transportation/Circulation
a-g) The implementation of subsequent projects that are consistent with and included in the upd
General Plan will result in increased traffic volumes. Roadway segments will be ad
accommodate buildout traffic; however, 12 full and 2 partial intersections will be severely itr
regional through-traffk over which the City has no jurisdictional control. These generally i
freeway interchange areas and major intersections along Carlsbad Boulevard. Even
implementation of roadway improvements, a number of intersections are projected to fail
adopted Growth Management performance standards at buildout.
To lessen or minimize the impact on circulation associated with General Plan buildout,
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mitigation measures have been recommended in the Final Master EIR. These include measures to
ensure the provision of circulation facilities concurrent with need; 2) provisions to develop alternative
modes of transportation such as trails, bicycle routes, additional sidewalks, pedestrian linkages, and
commuter rail systems; and 3) participation in regional circulation strategies when adopted. The
diversion of regional through-traffic from a failing Interstate or State Highway onto City streets creates
impacts that are not within the jurisdiction of the City to control. The applicable and appropriate
General Plan circulation mitigation measures have either been incorporated into the design of tie project
or are included as conditions of project approval.
Regional related circulation impacts are considered cumulatively significant because of the failure of
intersections at buildout of the General Plan due to regional through-traffic, therefore, the “Initial Study”
checklist is marked “Potentially Significant Impact”. This project is consistent with the General Plan,
therefore, the preparation of an EIR is not required because the recent certification of Final Master EIR
93-01, by City Council Resolution No. 94-246, included a “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” for
circulation impacts. This “Statement Of Overriding Considerations” applies to all subsequent projects
covered by the General Plan’s Master EIR, including this project, therefore, no further environmental
review of circulation impacts is required.
VII. Biological Resources
a-e) The site of the proposed project is already fully developed with a residential care facility and is in an
urbanized area. There are no known endangered, threatened, or rare species or habitats located on the
site. There is no wetland habitat on the site. The site also does not serve as a migration corridor. In
addition, the project involves only the installation of antennas onto existing buildings and the installation
of 2 equipment cabinets near an existing parking lot. Therefore, there should be no impact to biological
resources.
VIII. Energy and Mineral Resources
a-c) The proposed project will not conflict with any adopted energy conservation plans. The communications
equipment is not expected to use non-renewable resources wastefully and will not result in the loss of
any known mineral resource.
IX. Hazards
a-e) The project is not expected to result in any hazards. The radio equipment used is not expected to result
in explosion and does not release hazardous substances. The equipment is also not expected to create
any health hazards or fires. The placement of the equipment will not interfere with emergency response
or evacuation plans.
X. Noise
a-b) The proposed antennas and equipment cabinets are not expected to generate any noise.
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XI. Public Services
a-e) All necessary public services are already provided for the existing residential care facility. The
project (the installation of communications equipment) will not result in an increased requirc
such services.
XII. Utilities And Services Systems
a-g) The proposal will not result in addition demand for utilities and services systems. The placem
equipment will assist in meeting current and future demand for wireless communications fac
XIII. Aesthetics
a-c) The project will not have a negative aesthetic effect and will not affect negatively a scenil
highway. The panel antennas will be painted and textured to match the building surfa
equipment cabinets will be required to be compatible with the adjacent structures and will 1
on the ground by an existing parking lot. No light or glare will result from any of the equil
XIV. Cultural Resources
a-e) The site is fully developed and in an urbanized area, and there are no grading activities assoc:
the project. Therefore, there should be no impact to cultural resources.
XV. Recreation
a-b) The proposed equipment installation should have no impact upon recreational facilities d
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