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Home My WebLink About2002-05-15; Planning Commission; ; CUP 02-04|CDP 02-06 - NEXTEL WIRELESS TELECOM FACILITY--l1he City of Carlsbad Planning Department A REPORT TO TUE PLANNING COMMISSION P.C. AGENDA OF: May 15, 2002 ItemNo.@ Application complete date: April 2, 2002 Project Planner: Sauna Qureshy Project Engineer: David Rick SUBJECT: CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06 -NEXTEL WIRELESS TELECOM FACILITY - Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Coastal Development Permit to allow installation, operation and maintenance of an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility located at 720 Macadamia Drive in the C-2 Zone, within the Coastal Zone, and in Local Facilities Management Zone 22. I. RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission ADOPT Planning Commission Resolutions No. 5195 and 5196 APPROVING CUP 02-04 and CDP 02-06 for a period of five (5) years based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein. II. INTRODUCTION This application is a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) to allow Nextel of California to install, operate and maintain an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility consisting of three sectors of four panel antennas, for a total of twelve antennas and an equipment enclosure. The proposed unmanned wireless telecommunications facility will be located at the Fairfield Inn at 720 Macadamia Drive. Quasi-public utility facilities are permitted in the General Commercial (C-2) zone by conditional use permit and all required conditional use permit and coastal development permit findings can be made for the proposed telecommunications facility. ID. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND The proposed Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit are requested to install a Nextel Wireless telecommunications facility at the subject site. The unmanned facility, which will be located at the Fairfield Inn, will consist of three sectors of antennas, each sector containing four antennas, for a total of 12 panel antennas and an equipment cabinet. The panel antennas divided into three sectors will be mounted on the north, south and east facades of the building. The antennas will be mounted behind new screening built to match the exterior of the building and within the parapet wall and will not be visible from the exterior of the building. The proposed 10' X 20' equipment enclosure is to be located at the eastern comer of the building. It is designed to look like the building's equipment room extension. The design of the equipment enclosure will match the existing enclosure located on the subject property's "A" building. The subject site is also located in the Mello I Segment of the Coastal Zone. The project is also reviewed for consistency with the Coastal Development regulations. CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06-,XTEL WIRELESS TELECOM F Ac1'rv May 15, 2002 Pa e2 Nextel is a nationwide wireless carrier licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide mobile telephone, two-way radio, paging, data services and wireless internet access for the public and private sectors including all emergency services to the community. The proposed facility is necessary for the development of this portion of the network and will allow the customers better access to Nextel's network of services. IV. ANALYSIS The proposed project is subject to the following regulations: A. General Commercial Zone (C-2) (Chapter 21.28 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); B. Conditional Use Permit Regulations (Chapter 21.42 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); C. City Council Policy Statement: Policy 64 -Wireless Communication Facilities; D. Mello I Segment of the Local Coastal Program, Coastal Development Procedures, and the Coastal Resources Protection Overlay Zone (Chapter 21.201, 21.203, and 21.205); E. Growth Management (Chapter 21.90 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code). The recommendation for approval of this conditional use permit and coastal development 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. General Commercial Zone The proposed development is consistent with all applicable development standards and guidelines required by the C-2 zone for setbacks, coverage, storage areas and architecture since the installation of the new antenna will be located within an existing building and the equipment building meets all setback requirements. The proposal does not increase the lot coverage, floor area, or parking demand for the site. The proposed panel antenna will be mounted within the parapet of the existing building walls similar to the existing antennas, and will be covered with a fiberglass screen painted to match the existing stucco finish and structure and therefore integrated into the architecture. The new equipment enclosure is located near the rear of the building and is designed to match the other enclosure on the site. B. Conditional Use Permit Regulations Conditional uses such as cellular 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. The following required conditional use permit findings for the proposed telecommunications facility can be made: CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06--XTEL WIRELESS TELECOM F ACitfY May 15, 2002 Pa e3 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 telecommunications service for emergency services and individuals; b) consistent with the General Plan in that the Commercial land use designation does not preclude the provision of quasi-public utility uses; and c) not detrimental to permitted uses in the Commercial zone in that the use is integrated into the existing commercial building 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 existing and proposed panel antennas are mounted within the parapet of the existing building and the equipment room is located within an existing landscape area; 3. All features necessary to adjust the requested use to the existing use are provided in that the wall mounted antennas are located between the building walls and are covered with a fiberglass screen painted to match the building; and 4. The street system serving the proposed use would not be impacted by the proposed conditional use in that additional vehicle trips are limited to occasional equipment maintenance by service personnel. C. City Council Policy Statement: Policy 64 -Wireless Communication Facilities The City Council adopted policies regarding prioritization for the location of Wireless Communications Facilities (WCF) on October 3, 2001. The guidelines state that wireless facilities should be located on buildings and structures, not on vacant land. In addition, WCFs should locate, in order of priority, on industrial, commercial, public, other non-residential, public utility, park, or community facility property. Design guidelines of the policy state that all aspects of a WCF, including the supports, antennas, screening methods, and equipment should exhibit "stealth" design techniques so they visually blend into the background or the surface onto which they are mounted. The policy encourages co-location wherever feasible and appropriate. The project complies with this policy in that the proposed antennas will be installed within the parapet wall and will not be visible from outside. The equipment enclosure is also designed as such that it seems as an extension of the building and is painted to match the exterior of the building. Since there is another carrier's antennas also located on the subject building, the applicant submitted an RF emissions report to ensure that the combined RF emissions will not exceed the FCC's guidelines. The report indicates that the cumulative or combined RF emissions of AT&T and Nextel antennas are within the applicable Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits. D. Mello I Segment of the Local Coastal Program The site is located within the Mello I segment of the City's Coastal Zone and is subject to the corresponding land use policies and implementing ordinances. These policies and ordinances emphasize topics such as preservation of agriculture and scenic resources, protection of CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06 -'XTEL WIRELESS TELECOM F AC& May 15, 2002 Pa e4 environmentally sensitive resources, provision of shoreline access, and the prevention of geologic instability and erosion. The site is currently developed and the proposed facility will be located within an existing building and the equipment building will be integrated into an existing landscape area. No agricultural or environmentally sensitive lands exist on site. Since the project site is located approximately one-half mile from the Pacific Ocean, no shoreline development regulations apply. No scenic resources exist on or near the developed site. Given the above, the project is consistent with the Mello I land use policies and the applicable implementing ordinances. E. Growth Management The site is located within Local Facilities Management Zone 22. The installation of the additional panel antenna on the building will not result in increased public facilities demands; therefore, the proposal will not exceed performance standards for public facilities. V. ENVIRONMENT AL 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. In light of the above, a Notice of Exemption will be filed by the Planning Director upon project approval. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5195 (CUP) 2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 5196 (CDP) 3. Location Map 4. Background Data Sheet 5. Disclosure Statement 6. Reduced Exhibits 7. Exhibits "A" -"C", dated, June 5, 2002 SQ:cs -- NEXTEL WIRELESS TELECOM FACILITY CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06 --BACKGROUND DATA SHEET CASE NO: CUP 02-04/CDP 02-06 CASE NAME: Nextel Wireless Telecom Facility APPLICANT: Nextel of California Inc. REQUEST AND LOCATION: A request for installation of an unmanned telecommunications facility at 720 Macadamia Drive. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 9 and 10 of Carlsbad Tract No. 81-5, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Djego, State of California. according to 1fap thereof No. 10899. filed in the Office of the County Recorder of San Diego County April 11, 1984. APN: 214-450-31 Acres: NA Proposed No. of Lots/Units: =-N-"-A=------------ GENERAL PLAN AND Z01'11NG Land Use Designation: Community Commercial (C) Density AllO\ved: =-N=A=--------Density Proposed: =-N=A=------------ Existing Zone: General Commercial (C-2) Proposed Zone: _N_A ___________ _ Surrounding Zoning, General Plan and Land Use: Zoning General Plan Current Land Use Site C-2 C Hotel North C-2 C Hotel South C-2 TR/C Hotel East TC TC I-5 Freeway West RD-M RMH Vacant PUBLIC FACILITIES School District: =-N=A=---------\Vater District: Carlsbad :Municipal \Vater District Sewer District: Carlsbad Municipal Water District Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity): :...N=A=------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL ThlP ACT ASSESSl\lENT D Negative Declaration, issued ____________________ _ D Certified Environmental Impact Report, dated ______________ _ ~ Other, Categorically Exempt, Class 3, Section 15303 .:; i ty of ~rlsbad 14Ef ,f ,h,i·l•J4•i=iai,,i4,il DISCLOSURE ST A TEl\fE:ST Applicant's statement or d1sclosure of certam ownersh1p mterests on all apphc:mons wh1-Ch will require: discretionary action on the part of the City Council or any appointed Board. Comm1ss1on or Commmee · The following mformation J\.IUST be disclosed at the time of application submmal. Your pro_1ect cannot be reviewed until this information is completed. Please print. !'iote: Person is defined as .. Any individual. fum. co-partnership. joint venture, association. social club. fraternal organization. coxporation. estate. nust. receiver, syndicate. in this and an~· other county. city and county, cit) municipality, dtstnct or other political subdivision or any other group or combmation acnng as a unit:· Agents may sign this document; however. the legal name and ennty of the applicant and property ov,.-ner must be provided below. 1. 2. APPLICA.''T (Not the applicant's agent) Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons havmg a financial mterest m the apphcanon. If the applicant includes a comorat1on or partnership. mclude the names. title, addresses of all individuals ov.ning more than 10~ o of the shares. IF NO Il-.'DIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF TIIE SHARES. PLEASE l1\1DICA TE NON- APPLICABLE (NIA) IN THE SPACE BELOW If a pub1iclv-owned corporation, include the names. titles. and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person Cfwi'( Wv\ Title flZ.Ovg[Mf\N~ Address 5'1~1 tmq~\k=, Wrr& IOD ~~~o,CA~tl\ OWNER (Not the owner's agent) Provide the COMPLETE, LEGAL names and addresses of ALL persons ha,·ing any ownership interest in the property involved. Also. provide the nature of the legal ov,mership (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 indi\•iduals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO Il\1DIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES. PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (NIA) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a pubhcJy- o·wned corporation, include the names, titles. and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person ~•-zA-D tJ,A;:J'MI Corp'Part yitJ~ (ir{LLS.Bl(D> \.. \...G Title ff2..0;j@r ~~ Title ____________ _ Address 1175 f-\#Jl<X,\l-~> ~-IB5"" Address lr"}'75 ~~, ~-18~ ;;lgJ 'Dlt:€:0, CA-9;2110 ~1:i\~D_) C,;\; q;l\(O 1635 Faraday Avenue• Carlsbad. CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 @ ., :, . !\'O!'i-PROFIT ORGA,UA nos OR TRrST If any pe,-son 1den. pursuant IO ti J or Cl abm·e IS a nonpr.,rgan:zatwn oc o :,-K •-, : ·cc names and addresses of . .\.:., .. Y person sernng as an officer or director of the non-rr0:i: organization or as trustee or beneficiary of the. Non Profit Trust ___ ll_,_/ ... ~'------/ Non Profit Trust JJ /A----.... ,~~-------Title _____________ _ Title ----------------Address. ____________ _ Address _____________ _ 4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff. Boards. Co1'ns. Committees andtor Council withm the past twelve ~ 12) months'? D Yes ~ No If yes, please indicate person(s}: ______________ _ NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary. I cenify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. ~ A-~ ~ q:: ~-u-ri~ Signature of o\\neridate Print or type name of mvner Signature of owner/applicant's agent if applicable/date Print or type name of owner/applicant's ag~t H:ADMIN\COUNTER\DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 5/98 CJmftl UfJ) 1 f1?1? ~CrCfrt.1~11\, 1tJC Print or type name of applicant Page 2 of 2 VICINITY MAP APPLICABLE CODES WASTELAND 720 MACADAMIA DR. CARLSBAD, CA 92009 CA7-42SA _,_ ..... JllllNlakCOUlt;f1 14.KTIN IIHtlilNO,CA•H ~f:J::::: CClttTAC'f', JODIIMNltf (PROJIC1' l"WWIMJ ~ -"""'"" POICIK,atlN MN PIMO, U.. ¥12•1116 na.-,.,,...... c:otttJitf,ltAYCll!ldt(IUCTIIICM.DUlltwt) §IICCW.IHSVtCIIOOTENf ::1HIHl::YJIIDll~IUITII l,l,Nt,INO,U..'Dl2! m:i:1:::= cotr'ACT, Ill.I. 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