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Home My WebLink About2001-09-19; Planning Commission; ; CUP 01-07 - SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS....... ,,, ,._,,,, The City of Carlsbad Planning Department A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION P.C. AGENDA OF: September 19, 2001 ItemNo.@ Application complete date: June 10, 2001 Project Planner: Chrisler Westman Project Engineer: David Rick SUBJECT: CUP 01-07 -SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS -Request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of an unmanned telecommunications facility consisting of three wall mounted antenna arrays (3 panel antennas each) and one ground mounted base transceiver station (BTS) at an existing industrial building located at 2160 Las Palmas Drive in the Planned Industrial (PM) Zone in Local Facilities Management Zone 5. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5047 APPROVING CUP 01-07 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION This application is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an unmanned telecommunications facility consisting of three wall mounted antenna arrays (3 panel antennas each) and one ground mounted BTS at an existing industrial building located in the P-M Zone. Quasi-public utility facilities are permitted in the Planned Industrial (P-M) zone by Conditional Use Permit and all required findings can be made for the proposed telecommunications facility. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND Sprint PCS is requesting Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct, operate and maintain an unmanned telecommunications facility on an existing industrial site occupied by a telephone switching station. The site is designated by the General Plan for Planned Industrial land use and subject to the P-M zoning regulations. The surrounding properties are designated Planned Industrial and are developed with office and industrial uses. The proposed project consists of three wall mounted antenna arrays, each with three 52" high x approximately 8" wide panel antennas, and a 10 foot by 50 foot BTS equipment and test equipment enclosure. The antenna arrays will be mounted to the height of the parapet of the building facade on the northern, southern and western building elevations. The antennas will be painted to match the building facade. The BTS equipment enclosure will be located at the rear of the building, not visible from the street, and constructed of split face concrete blocks to match the existing building. The proposed project is subject to the following regulations: A. Planned Industrial Zone (PM) ( Chapter 21. 34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); 0 '-,._ , CUP 01-07 -SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS September 19, 2001 Pae 2 B. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (Chapter 21.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); C. Growth Management (Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code). IV. ANALYSIS The recommendation for approval of this Conditional Use Permit was developed by analyzing the project's consistency with the applicable City regulations and policies. The project's compliance with each of the above regulations is discussed in detail in the sections below. A. P-MZone The proposed development is consistent with all the applicable development standards and guidelines required by the P-M Zone for setbacks, coverage, storage areas and architecture. The proposed equipment enclosure is situated more than ten feet from the rear property line. The proposed cabinets do not significantly increase the lot coverage. The cabinets and wall mounted antennas do not increase floor area or parking demand for the site, and since the wall mounted antennas are affixed to the existing parapet, no change in building height would result. Although the wall-mounted antennas will not be entirely "stealth," they will be painted to match the exterior facade. Their relatively small size (52" high and 8" wide) and location at the top of the 23' high building will significantly reduce their visibility from the surrounding area. B. Conditional Use Permit Regulations Conditional uses such as digital communications 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., residential, commercial, office, industrial). The authority for the location and operation of these uses is subject to Planning Commission review and the issuance of conditional use permits. Staff has reviewed the proposed project and found that all the necessary findings can be made to approve the conditional use permit. The required findings and satisfaction of these findings are provided below. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS AND RESPONSES FINDING PROJECT CONSISTENCY That the requested use is necessary or desirable The requested use is necessary and desirable for for the development of the community, IS the development of the community because of the essentially in harmony with the various elements benefit and demand for digital communications. and objectives of the General Plan, and is not The proposed use is consistent with the General detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically Plan in that the Planned Industrial land use permitted in the zone in which the proposed use is designation does not preclude the provision of to be located. quasi-public utility uses, nor is it detrimental to permitted uses in the Planned Industrial Zone and requires no significant changes to the existing site desiim or function. '", ; ' ·' CUP 01-07 -SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS September 19, 2001 Pa e 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS AND RESPONSES FINDING PROJECT CONSISTENCY That the site for the intended use is adequate in The site IS adequate m size and shape to size and shape to accommodate the use, accommodate the use. The proposed telecom- munication facility will result in minimal additional building coverage (54 square feet) and the wall mounted antenna require no alteration to the existing site design which is in compliance with the Plarmed Industrial Zone development standards. That all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, All proposed facilities would be constructed to landscaping, and other features necessary to match the existing building facade to reduce its adjust the requested use to existing or permitted visibility to the greatest extent possible. future uses in the neighborhood will be provided and maintained. That the street system serving the proposed use is The use generates very little traffic, requiring adequate to properly handle all traffic generated only routine monthly maintenance visits and by the proposed use. occasional visits m response to operational problems. C. Growth Management The site is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 5. The installation of the facility in the existing building and regular facility maintenance visits will not result in increased public facilities demands; therefore, the proposal will not exceed performance standards for public facilities. V. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The construction and installation of small new equipment facilities or structures is a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (Guidelines Section 15303). The FCC requires compliance with radio frequency power density standards (ANSI/IEEE C95.l-1992) for the general public; therefore, the project would not have a significant impact on the environment. A Notice of Exemption will be filed by the Plarming Director upon project approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Plarming Commission Resolution No. 5047 (CUP) 2. Location Map 3. Background Data Sheet 4. Disclosure Statement 5. Exhibits "A" -"F" dated September 19, 2001 CW:cs SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS CUP 01-07 BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO: CUP 01-07 CASE NAME: SPRINT PCS LAS PALMAS APPLICANT: ""SP'---'RIN~'-"-T--"P--"'C""S __________________ _ REQUEST AND LOCATION: Un-manned telecommunications facility at 2160 Las Palmas Drive. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 10 of Carlsbad Tract no. 79-1. in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof No. 9389. filed in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, September 26, 1979. APN: 213-050-35-00 Acres: 1.24 Proposed No. of Lots/Units: ""N"-'/A""----------- GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING Land Use Designation: "-P"'lann"""e"'d""'I"'n""d""us,.,tn,_,·,.,a1'-------------------- Density Allowed: NI A Density Proposed: N"-"'-'/ A""------------ Existing Zone: Planned Industrial Proposed Zone: ""N"'/ A~----------- Surrounding Zoning, General Plan and Land Use: Zoning General Plan Current Land Use Site PM PI Industrial North PM PI Industrial South PM PI Industrial East PM PI Industrial West PM PI Industrial PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): "N""/A~--------------- ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT D Negative Declaration, issued ___________________ _ D Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated ______________ _ ~ Other, Exempt Section 15303 City of Carlsbad IQ Fl ,■,■1,1· I •14 ·El ii,, 14 ,I I 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 Comminee. The following information MUST be disclosed at the time of application subminal. Your project cannot be reviewed until this information is completed. Please print. Note: Person is defmed as "Any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, assoc1at1on, 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. I. 2. 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 comoration or partnership. include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than I 0% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF 1HE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON- APPLICABLE (NIA) IN 1HE SPACE BELOW If a publicly-owned comoration. include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be anached if necessary.) Person ✓ oe: ---r+b,M P,so~ Corp/Part lb,.,\~~> "I etElor\ t eri..hec > Title $'(2.-, PY\.\~&-Title ____________ _ Address 1181<:> sr:.---1.Pl+f.lC.-C-i fl.. ,¾ I oz.. Address !~~,~, Ur qu.,.(. ·----------- 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 comoration or partnership. include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDMDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (NIA) IN 1HE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly- owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be anached if necessary.) Person U A'j \ f'. Qt,1 L-0 Title~ Addre:;~~<Qa, ~p~ -~ ~. 90;2 ·7.5 Corp/Part. ___________ _ Title ______________ _ Address, _____________ _ 1635 Faraday Avenue• Carlsbad, CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 @ .. 3. NON-PROFIT OR. . .NIZATION OR TRUST If any person identified pursuant to (I) or (2) above is a nonprofit organization or a trust. hst the 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 Profit/Trust ________ _ Non Profit/Trust __________ _ Title ____________ _ Title ______________ _ Address ___________ _ Address _____________ _ 4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff. 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