HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-07-19; Planning Commission; ; Pacific Bell Wireless Calavera Hills Community Parkthe City of Carlsbad Planning DePartme 9
A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No. ()
Application complete date: April 27, 2000
P.C. AGENDA OF: July 19, 2000 Project Planner: Jason Martin
Project Engineer: David Rick
SUBJECT: CUP 00-17 - PACIFIC BELL WTRELESS SERVICE/CALAVERA HILLS
COMMUNITY PARK - Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
installation of base transceiver stations and the placement of six panel antennas
mounted on a replacement light pole at Calavera Hills Community Park at the
southwest corner of Carlsbad Village Drive and Tamarack Ave. in the Planned
Community (PC) Zone in Local Facilities Management Zone 7.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolution No. 4803
APPROVING CUP 00-17 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein.
II. INTRODUCTION
This application is a request by Pacific Bell Wireless Services PBWS) for a conditional use
permit (CUP) to allow a Personal Communication System (PCS) facility consisting of ground-
mounted equipment, equipment enclosures, and panel type antennas to be mounted on a light
pole in Calavera Hills Community Park. Quasi-public utility facilities are permitted in the
Planned Community (PC) zone by CUP, and all required conditional use findings can be made
for the proposed PCS facility.
Ill. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
PBWS proposes to locate a PCS facility at the Calavera Hills Community Park. The Park is a
multi-use, 16 acre, City community park consisting of a community center/gymnasium,
playground, barbecue and picnic area, two tennis courts, three baseball fields, and associated off-
street parking. The proposed facility will consist of six panel type antennas, to be mounted on a
replacement light pole which provides lighting for one of the baseball fields, and ground-
mounted equipment. The installations will occur in the area generally north of the existing
community center/gymnasium building and tennis courts, adjacent to the left field area of the
baseball field (i.e. the ball field which is located in the northerly half of the Park). The precise
location of the installation is indicated on Sheet A - 1.1 of the set of plans.
The replacement light pole is necessitated by the structural load requirements for the combined
weight of the ball field lighting fixtures and the new antenna installation. The proposed
replacement is 80 feet tall and would be identical to the other ball field light poles in the
northerly half of the Park. (A total of 16 ball field light poles are on-site - 6 for the ball field in
the northerly half of the Park. and 10 for the 2 ball fields in the southerly half of the Park). The
new light pole will be located in the same general location of the existing light pole. The
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antennas are proposed to be attached to the light pole approximately 8 feet below the lighting
fixtures and will be approximately 70 feet above the ground. As depicted on the project plans the
individual panels will be 2.7" deep, 8.7" wide, and 48" to 73" long. (See Detail 11 on Sheet A-
3.1). The applicant has indicated that a maximum 53" length will be needed (the project has
been conditioned that the length of the panel antennas be limited accordingly). A pair of
antennas will be mounted on a structural arm which projects 4.5 feet from the pole. The antenna
pairs will be placed in three sectors around the light pole. No other types of antennas, or
microwave dishes, are proposed.
The ground-mounted equipment consists of two (one current, one future) radio equipment
cabinets, also known as base transceiver stations (BTS). The equipment is proposed to be
located along the north building wall of the community center/gymnasium and within a fully
enclosed structure which would be attached to the building wall. The BTS equipment enclosure
is approximately 168 square feet in area, 16 feet high as measured to the peak of the roof, and
attached to the existing building. Adjacent to the BTS equipment enclosure a second, nearly
identical equipment enclosure is proposed. The location and size of doors on the two buildings
distinguishes them. The second equipment enclosure is being provided by PBWS for the use of
the Recreation Department.
Some degree of architectural integration is proposed for the equipment enclosures. To provide
better integration, a condition of approval requires the proposed enclosures to be stuccoed, and
designed with a colored accent band, to match other architectural building projections on the
existing building.
The proposed project is subject to the following regulations:
A. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (Chapter 21.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code);
B. Growth Management.
IV. ANALYSIS
Staffs recommendation of approval for this conditional use was developed by analyzing the
project's consistency with the applicable City regulations and policies. This analysis will present
in text the project's consistency with the applicable regulations listed below:
A. Conditional Use Permit Regulations
Conditional land uses such as PCS communication facilities possess unique and special
characteristics which make it impractical to include them as permitted uses by right" in any of
the various zoning classifications (i.e., open space, residential, commercial, office, and
industrial). The authority for the location and operation of these uses is subject to Planning
Commission review and the issuance of conditional use permits. The following required
conditional use permit findings for the proposed PCS facility can be made:
1. The proposed use is: a) necessary and desirable for the development of the community in
that the community benefits of wireless communications include improved
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COMMUNITY PARK
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telecommunications service for emergency services and individuals; b) consistent with
the General Plan in that the Open Space (0) land use designation does not preclude the
provision of quasi-public utility uses; and c) not detrimental to permitted uses in the
Planned Community zone in that the use is integrated into a proposed replacement light
pole and requires no significant changes to the site design or function;
2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use in that the
antennas would be mounted on a replacement light pole and the equipment enclosure is
located in a non-activity, landscaped area;
3. All features necessary to adjust the requested use to the existing use are provided in that
the antennas are painted to match the light standard and the BTS is within an equipment
enclosure which will be architecturally integrated with the main building; and
4. The street system serving the proposed use would not be significantly impacted by the
proposed conditional use in that additional vehicle trips are limited to occasional
equipment maintenance by service personnel.
B. Growth Management
The proposed site is located within Local Facilities Management Plan Zone 7. The installation
of the antennas on the light pole and the equipment cabinets on the ground will not result in
increased public facilities demands and therefore, the project will not impact performance
standards for public facilities.
V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The installation of small new equipment is a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Guidelines Section 15303). PBWS is licensed by the FCC to
receive and transmit by radio waves operating in the 1850-1990 MHz frequency block. The FCC
requires compliance with radio frequency power density standards (ANSL'[EEE C95.1-1992) for
the general public. The project would not have a significant impact on the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4803 (CUP)
2. Location Map
3. Background Data Sheet
4. Disclosure Statement
5. Exhibits "A" - 'T' dated July 19, 2000
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CUP 00-17
BACKGROUND DATA SHEET 0
CASE NO: CUP 00-17
CASE NAME: Pacific Bell Wireless Service!Calavera Hills Community Park
APPLICANT: Pacific Bell Wireless Service
REQUEST AND LOCATION: Personal communication service facility located the Calavera
Hills Community Park located at the southeast corner of Carlsbad Village Dr. and Tamarack Ave
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Portions of Lots "D", 'SE". and "J' of Rancho Agua Hedionda,
in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego. State of California, according to Map No. 823,
filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, November 16, 1896.
APN: 167-101-34 & 35 Acres: 16 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: N/A
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
Land Use Designation: Open Space
Density Allowed: N/A Density Proposed: N/A
Existing Zone: Planned Community Proposed Zone: No change
Surrounding Zoning, General Plan and Land Use:
Zoning General Plan Current Land Use
Site Planned Community Open Space Community Park
North Planned Community Open Space & Residential Undeveloped & Vacant
Medium High
South Planned Community Open Space Undeveloped
East Planned Community Commercial & Residential Vacant & Residential
Medium
West Planned Community Residential Low Medium Residential
PUBLIC FACILITIES
School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad
Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): N/A
Public Facilities Fee Agreement, dated: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Negative Declaration, issued
Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated
117./1 Other, Exempt (Section 15303)
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Applicant's statement or disclosure of certain ownership interests on all applications which will require
discretionary action on the part of the City Council or any appointed Board, Commission or Committee.
The following information MUST be disclosed at the time of application submittal. Your project cannot
be reviewed until this information is completed. Please print.
Note:
Person is defined as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal
organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, in this and any other county, city and county, city
municipality, district or other political subdivision or any other group or combination acting as a unit."
Agents may sign this document; however, the legal name and entity of the applicant and property owner must be
provided below.
APPLICANT (Not the applicant's agent)
Provide the COMPLETE. LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having a financial
interest in the application. If the applicant includes a corporation or partnership, include the
names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO
INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-
APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-owned corporation, include the
names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if
necessary.)
Person N/A Corp/Part Pacific Bell Wireless
Title N/A Title_________________________________________
Address N/A Address6170CornerstoneCt.,#180
San Diego, Ca 92121
2. OWNER (Not the owner's agent)
Provide the COMPLETE. LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons having any ownership
interest in the property involved. Also, provide the nature of the legal ownership (i.e,
partnership, tenants in common, non-profit, corporation, etc.). If the ownership includes a
corporation or partnership, include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more
than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES,
PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-
owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate
page may be attached if necessary.)
Person 2Z'L /fl#7I1 CorpfPart_______________________
Akl2jC_ kJ6h Nan- Title_____________________
Address_ Address______________________________
2075 Las Palmas Dr.. Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 4380894
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NON-PROFIT ON1ZATION OR TRUST S
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names and addresses of ANY person serving as an officer or director of the non-profit
organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the.
Non ProfitiTrust__________________ Non ProfitlFrust_____________________
Title Title
Address Address
4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff,
Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months?
Yes No If yes, please indicate person(s):
NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary.
I certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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N/A
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Signature of applicant/date
Pacific Bell Wireless
Print or type name of applicant
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