HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 00-56; SD 184-05 Pacific Bell Wireless; Coastal Development Permit (CDP)CITY OF CARLSBAD
LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION
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214-450-18
SD 184-05
ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).:
PROJECT NAME:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: To amend CUP 96-18 (Pac Bell Wireless) to allow an
addition of two (2) panel type antennas to an existing motel building.
5) OWNER NAME (Print or Type)
Mr. John Tohidi
MAILING ADDRESS
10501 Wilshire Blvd.
CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE
Los Anteles, CA 90024
1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE
INFORMATION IS~~~THUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY
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SIGNATURE DATE
6) APPLICANT NAME (Print or Type)
Pacific Bell Wireless
MAILING ADDRESS
6170 Cornerstone Gt., 180, San Diego, CA
CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE
San Diego CA 92121 (858)^2-9^44
1 CERTIFY THAT 1 AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND
CORRECT TO THE-BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
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7) BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION T.nt-c Q F. 10 nf r.arlshad Trar.t 81-S in the Citv of Carlsbad.
County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map No. 10899.
NOTE: A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS BE FILED, MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 3:30 P.M.
A PROPOSED PROJECT REQUIRING ONLY ONE APPLICATION BE FILED. MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M.
Form 16 PAGE 1 OF 2
8) LOCATION OF PROJECT:Ma/-grl-TA TOP
ON THE
BETWEEN
east
STREET ADDRESS
SIDE OF
(NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST)
(NAME OF STREET)
AND
(NAME OF STREET)
Pointsettia Lane
(NAME OF STREET)
9) LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE
10) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS
13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION
1 6) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED
PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE
1 9) GROSS SITE ACREAGE
22) EXISTING ZONING
11) NUMBER OF EXISTING
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
14) PROPOSED IND OFFICE/
SQUARE FOOTAGE
17) PROPOSED INCREASE IN
ADT
20) EXISTING GENERAL
PLAN
23) PROPOSED ZONING
12) PROPOSED NUMBER OF
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
15) PROPOSED COMM
SQUARE FOOTAGE
18) PROPOSED SEWER
USAGE IN EDU
21) PROPOSED GENERAL
PLAN DESIGNATION
24) IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY
STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMEBERS OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
TO INSPECT_AND_ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. I/WE CONSENT
TO ENTRY"RDFrTHTS~f?URPOSE
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FOR CITY USE ONLY
FEE COMPUTATION
APPLICATION TYPE
TOTAL FEE REQUIRED
FEE REQUIRED
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RECEIVED BY:
CEIVED
DATE FEE PAID RECEIPT NO.
Form 16 PAGE 2 OF 2
* SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM FOR ALL
COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
4 APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE FAMILY
REGULAR & MINOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
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This supplemental application is to be filed for any development requiring a Coastal
Development Permit issued by the City of Carlsbad.
I. GENERAL BACKGROUND
A. Estimated Cost of Development:
Development costing $60,000 or more does not qualify as a Minor Coastal
Development Permit. The Planning Director shall make the final determination
regarding a project's cost of development.
The primary basis for determining cost of development will be the application of
dollar costs per square foot for different types of residential construction. These
costs are set by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) and
are applied throughout San Diego County.
Please complete the following information to assist in the determination of this
project's cost of development (Contractor proposals may also be submitted for
consideration by the Planning Director).
=> New Residential Square Footage:
square feet x $78.00/sq. ft. = $
=> Residential Addition Square Footage:
square feet x $94.00/sq. ft. = $
=> Any Garage Square Footage:
square feet x $22.00/sq. ft. = $
=> Residential Conversion Square Footage:
square feet x $26.00/sq. ft. = $
=> For Non-Residential Uses, use the following figures for calculations:
Retail/Store @ $38.00/sq. ft.; Restaurant @ $69.00/ sq. ft.; Office @
$55.00/ sq. ft.; Manufacturing/Warehouse @ $24.00/sq. ft.:
square feet x $ Isq. ft. = $
COST OF DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATE: $ 4Q.$tOOp
B. Do you wish to apply for:
1. A Minor Coastal Development Permit (Under $60,000) X
2. A Regular Coastal Development Permit ($60,000 or more)
C. Street address of proposed development
Form 15 6/00 Page 1 of 7
B. Parking: Number of existing spaces N/A
Number of new spaces proposed N/A
Existing/Proposed TOTAL: N/AA
Number of total spaces required N/A
Number of covered spaces N/A
Number of uncovered spaces N/A
Number of standard spaces N/A
Number of compact spaces N/A
Is tandem parking existing?
Is tandem parking proposed?
C. Grade Alteration:
Is any grading proposed? bu Yes | | No
If yes, please complete the following:
1. Amount of cut .075 cu. yds.
2. Amount of fill -025 cu. yds.
3. Maximum height of fill slope feet
4. Maximum height of cut slope feet
5. Amount of import or export cu. yds.
6. Location of borrow or disposal site
Form 15 6/00 Page 3 of 7
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City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008
Receipt
Applicant: PACIFIC BELL WIRELESS
Description Amount
CDP00056 •'"' ' 1.80 336911/06/00000201 02
CGP
Not valid unless validated by Cash Register
PLEASE RETAIN RECEIPT FOR REFUNDS OR ADJUSTMENTS
Receipt Number: R0016263
Transaction Date:' 11/06/2000
Pay Type Method Description Amount
Payment Check 2886 1.80
Transaction Amount: 1.80
PACIFICiliBELL
Wireless
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A
NEW DIGITAL PCS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
SD-184-05A
Travel Lodge
720 Macadamia Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Prepared for:
City of Carlsbad
Department of Planning
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Prepared by:
PlanCom, Inc.
Contractor Representatives for
Pacific Bell Wireless
302 State Place
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 715-8703
Contact: Krystal Patterson, Planning Consultant
October 30, 2000
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INTRODUCTION
Pacific Bell Wireless (PBW), a.k.a. Pacific Bell Mobile Services, was established in 1994
as the wireless subsidiary of Pacific Bell. PBW is a registered public utility and is
developing an all-digital wireless network throughout California and Nevada. In March
of 1995, PBW was issued a license by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
for the provision of Personal Communications Services (PCS). In..November of 1996,
PBW formally unveiled its San Diego PCS Market to officially launch the first PCS service
to the residents of the State of California.
Since the initial market launch of PBW's "Pure Digital PCS" network, design engineers at
PBW have had the opportunity to assess network performance and quality vis-a-vis real
market data and conditions. At present, PBW is experiencing both capacity and
coverage deficiencies in the vicinity of the subject site. In an effort to respond to these
network needs and to ensure customer satisfaction, PBW is seeking approval from the
City of Carlsbad for the redesign at Travel Lodge in the Carlsbad community.
BACKGROUND
PCS is a rapidly evolving digital technology that is changing the future of
telecommunications through easy-to-use, lightweight, and highly mobile
communications devices including: portable phones, pagers, computers, and personal
digital assistants. PCS provides voice and data capabilities for customer's
communications needs virtually anywhere and at any time.
The PCS network being developed by PBW differs from typical cellular networks in that
it uses state of the art digital technology versus traditional analog cellular systems,
which have been in use since the early 1980's. The benefits include an eight-fold
increase in channel capacity, call privacy and security, improved voice call quality and
an expanded menu of affordably priced products and services for personal and
professional communications needs.
The PCS network is designed for much broader consumer application. In addition to
providing users with the convenience and benefit of "virtual office" capabilities, PCS will
serve to enhance personal safety and security. With the PCS network in place,
individuals will have the ability to communicate during emergency situations and/or
when circumstances preclude them from utilizing a conventional landline telephone.
The wireless industry has undergone tremendous growth worldwide. Studies indicate
that by the end of 1999 there will be over 122 million wireless subscribers in over 125
countries throughout the world, and that by 2003 nearly one out of every two
individuals in the United States will be utilizing some form of wireless device.
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS
The proposed redesign property is located at 720 Macadamia Drive, just west of
Highway 5. The underlying zoning of the site is V. Currently the sites use is the
Poinsettia Travel Lodge. The proposed project is the addition of one Sector (Sector C).
The sector will be mounted inset within existing stucco wall. The area surrounding the
proposed project consists of those typical of a hotel.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The supporting equipment will consist of the following addition: one (1) self-contained,
all-weather Base Transceiver Station (BTS) cabinet The BTS unit will measure
approximately 51" wide x 28" deep x 63" tall, and will contain the electronic equipment
necessary to operate the facility. The cabinet will be enclosed within a new CMU
screenwall enclosure 7'-0". The specific location and design of the proposed facility is
illustrated in further detail on the site plan and elevation drawings.
OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The FCC has allocated a portion of the radio spectrum to PBW for the provision of PCS.
The proposed communications facility will transmit at a frequency range of between
1850 MHz and 2100 MHz. The power required to operate the facility typically does not
exceed 200 watts per channel, and thus, the PBW facility is by design a low-power
system. Depending upon characteristics of the site, the actual power requirements may
be reduced. When operational, the transmitted signals from the site will consist of non-
ionizing waves generated at less than one (1) microwatt per square centimeter, which is
significantly lower than the FCC standard for continuous public exposure of 900
microwatts per square centimeter.
Once constructed and operational, the communications facility will provide 24-hour
service to its users seven (7) days a week. Apart from initial construction activity, the
facility will be serviced by a PBW technician on an as-needed basis. Generally, this is
likely to occur once per month during normal working hours, though much of the
operational adjustments may be handled remotely by computer. Beyond this
intermittent service, PBW typically requires 24-hour access to the facility to ensure that
technical support is immediately available if and when warranted.
SITE SELECTION
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PBW engineering, planning, and leasing staff have been working to improve, enhance,
and expand the Pure Digital PCS network throughout the County of San Diego as well
as to other underserved regions of southern California. Like existing cellular systems,
PCS will employ a network of transmit/receive stations ("cell-sites") that carry and
"hand-off" signals as the user moves from one area to another. As the user moves
from one cell area (the area where a base station and antenna are located to receive
and transmit calls) to the next, signals to and from the first cell site fade while those to
and from the next cell site strengthen. Sophisticated computer systems sense these
signal variations and automatically hand the signal off to an available channel as the
user moves between cell areas.
The network of PCS cell sites throughout the region is "locational dependent", meaning
that there is a necessary and logical interrelationship between each cell site.
Eliminating or relocating a single cell site can lead to gaps in the system or areas where
a continuous signal cannot be maintained, and may necessitate significant design
changes or modifications to the PCS network.
PROJECT JUSTIFICATION
As noted, Pacific Bell Wireless is a public utility, licensed and regulated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and informally by the State's Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC), and authorized to develop and operate a new wireless, digital PCS
network throughout California and parts of Nevada. PBW engineers responsible for the
overall design and operation of this new PCS network want to ensure that network
coverage is available throughout the County of San Diego. The proposed site location
is essential to meeting the network's current capacity and coverage needs in this area.
At present, there is very little or no PCS network coverage to the roadways and homes
located in this portion of the County of San Diego. The proposed facility is intended to
address this need, and by design will interface with neighboring sites to provide high
quality, consistent network operations to PBW customers.
PLANNING/ZONING CONSISTENCY
The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
communications facility will not create unusual noise, traffic, or other conditions or
situations that may be objectionable, detrimental, or incompatible with other permitted
uses in the vicinity. The following supports this determination:
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1. The equipment associated with the communication structure operates quietly
or virtually noise free.
2. The equipment does not emit fumes, smoke, dust, or odors that could be
considered objectionable.
3. The communications facility is unmanned and only requires periodic
maintenance, which equates to approximately one vehicle trip per month.
Further, the proposed communications facility will not result in conditions or
circumstances contrary to the public health, safety and welfare, in that:
1. The proposed PCS communications facility will operate in full compliance with
the U.S. standards for radio frequency emissions as adopted by the FCC.
2. The radio frequency emissions emitted by the proposed PCS facility will fall
within the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which transmits non-
ionizing radio waves. Non-ionizing electromagnetic emissions, at the low
levels associated with this type of wireless technology, are not harmful to
living cells. Among the items that result in non-ionizing electromagnetic
emissions are police/fire/EMS radios, television broadcasts, CB radios,
microwave ovens, and a variety of common household electronics including
garage door openers and baby monitors. Conversely, items that transmit
ionizing electromagnetic emissions include ultra-violet light, medical x-rays,
and gamma rays.
3. Data currently available on the effects of electromagnetic transmissions on
public health indicate that there is not the likelihood of negative impacts to
public health and safety.
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