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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCDP 02-44; CINGULAR CARLSBAD PACIFIC BLDG; Coastal Development Permit (CDP). . CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION 1) APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) Planned Industrial Permit (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) Administrative Variance E Planning Commission Coastal Development Permit )-(-f(j El Determination Precise Development Plan Conditional Use Permit LU 08-- Redevelopment Permit Condominium Permit Site Development Plan Environmental Impact Special Use Permit Assessment General Plan Amendment Specific Plan fl Hillside Development Permit Tentative Parcel Mop Local Coastal Plan Amendment Obtain from Engineering Department Tentative Tract Map Master Plan E Variance Non-Residential Planned Planned Development Permit S Development Zone Change List other applications not specified 2) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S).:' 2U —t 00 - 00 - 3) PROJECT NAME: CA12Jsi 4) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF 'PROJECT: -Lt! 5) OWNER NAME (Print or Type) 6) APPLICANT NAME (Print or Type) ~-kkS VL*tS cuu utEss - qo PAt.0 MAILING ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS 0 NESc t*s- .- 4co 'sz S-k-A- CITY AND AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE CITY AND STATE ZIP TELEPHONE bI\u.A T 72_0 (i)138 -4242 c C? 2.0 (o7S34L I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY OWNER AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND KNOWLEDGE. CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. q4 SIGNATURE DATE S IGNATURE - -- DATE 7) BRIEF LEGAL DESCRIPTION MlzceLs 2. , , O - ?P(ZCEL- MJ\Q D0 ( *-) cp1 ,c CJL31 COJ Ct '5 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. - PAGE 10F2 . . 8) LOCATION OF PROJECT: STREET ADDRESS -0 ir4Aç_ 4ck.P ON THE I I SIDE OF ?iiQ_. NoXoIZ4 . (NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST) (NAME OF STREET) BETWEEN 1'o-M 5 AND J.A - (NAME OF STREET) (NAME OF STREET) 9) LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 10) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS 11) NUMBER OF EXISTING 112) PROPOSED NUMBER OF I I RESIDENTIAL UNITS RESIDENTIAL UNITS 13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION I 114) PROPOSED IND OFFICE/ 15) PROPOSED COMM -e-j SQUARE FOOTAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE 16) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED I 117) PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE -e- PROPOSED INCREASE IN 18) PROPOSED SEWER ADT USAGE IN EDU 19) GROSS SITE ACREAGE 120) EXISTING GENERAL I Pi,API 21) PROPOSED GENERAL I I PLAN f 1J&cJ4 PLAN DESIGNATION 22) EXISTING ZONING I M I 23) PROPOSED ZONING J I 24) IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING THIS APPLICATION IT MAY BE NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS OF CITY STAFF, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO INSPECT AND ENTER THE PROPERTY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS APPLICATION. I/WE CONSENT TO ENTRY FOR THIS PURPOSE SIdNATURE FOR CITY USE ONLY FEE COMPUTATION APPLICATION TYPE FEE REQUIRED K TOTAL FEE REQUIRED SEP 27 2002 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT. DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED RECEIVED BY: P. DATE FEE PAID RECEIPT NO. I PAGE 2 OF 2 SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM FOR ALL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE FAMILY REGULAR & MINOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Fk (n 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 $94.001sq. 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 © $69.00I sq. ft.; Office @ $55.00/ sq. ft.; Manufacturing/Warehouse © $24.00Isq. ft.: square feet x $_Jsq. ft. COST OF DEVELOPMENT ESTIMATE: B. Do you wish to apply for: 1. A Minor Coastal Development Permit (Under $60,000) - 2. A Regular Coastal Development Permit ($60,000 or more) C. Street address of proposed development onna 4 afR . S `70t 4(z_ LFb(- p. D. Assessors Parcel Number of proposed development - 2A0 -1oO1LO( E. Development Description: Briefly describe project: L3S Cot- M -to3 ¶AC uk- '4 - LOckE.c -S ± epOr A, S LDI iU&- (.c) c -e- -t ) Mo-Eo BU)1) 3 Lii Scave4j UiMLS F. Describe the present land uses (i.e. Vacant land,, single family homes, - apartments, offices, etc.) that surround the proposed development to the: North: ,E5-)-S South: 4iu+0flis-k-- -- East: West: M047-- -- G. Is project located within a 100 year flood plain? [JYes E No PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY A. Are there existing structures on the property? [J Yes . No If yes, please describe. E ti 3ec 3 c'-o l?,OD6. p j, 3) E4 -1 p.Xr W WS ci LFE1 s 4 o -t-iis B. Will any existing structure be removed/demolished? DYes No If yes to either question, describe the extent of the demolition or removal, Including the relocation site, if applicable (also show on plans). LOT COVERAGE A. Existing and Proposed Total Building Coverage Landscaped Area Hardscape A?ea Unimproved Area (Left Natural) 5o.goo sq.ft. i- to CS sq.ft. •:1 -f-'- q. ft. 5t 1 gposq. ft, sq.ft. 54f-tE sq.ft. Z , c4~ sq. ft. -f- sq. ft. §APS sq. ft. 0 sq.ft. sq.ft. 0 'sq.ft. Crrr'i iç 1101 Page 20 . . B. Parking: Number of existing spaces Number of new spaces proposed Exlsting/Propàsed TOTAL: - Number of total spaces required Number of covered spaces Number of uncovered spaces (Pc Number of standard spaces 0 1A- Number of compact spaces t Is tandem parking existing? EYes # No Is tandem parking proposed? [J Yes # -- J No C. Grade Alteration: Is any grading proposed? Yes fJ No If yes, please complete the following: 1. Amount of Cut _________________________________ cu. yds. 2. Amount of fill - . 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 Pam 3of8 S . PLEASE NOTE: Time limits on the processing of discretionary projects established by state law do not start until a project application is deemed complete by the City. The City has 30 calendar days from the date of application submittal to determine whether an application is complete or incomplete. Within 30 days of submittal of this application you will receive a letter stating whether this application is complete or incomplete. If it is incomplete, the letter will state what is needed to make this application complete. When the application is complete, the processing period will start-iIJon the date of the completion letter. . I Applicant Signature: Staff Signature: /'/ L Date: To bebe stapled with receipt to application Copy for file . S City of Carlsbad 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad CA 92008 Applicant: CINGULAR WIRELESS C/O PLANCOM INC Description CDP02044 Amount 7371 09/27/02 0002 01 02 6266O CGP 626.68 Receipt Number: R0029957 Transaction Date: 09/27/2002 Pay Type Method Description Amount Payment Check 3529 626.60 Transaction Amount: 626.60 . . PROJECT DESCRIPTION/EXPLANATION PROJECT NAME: C4Q-LS E'AD FAQtC ,LP2r APPLICANT NAME: Ck &UtjV2_3LLESS Please describe fully the proposed project. Include any details necessary tc aQeate!v explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may aiso in::e av background information and supporting statements regarding tne reasons tar. c- appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary. Description/Explanation. - K •v 41 PvojD.sc.km . . cingular WIRELESS PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A NEW DIGITAL PCS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SD747-02 Carlsbad Pacific Building 701 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 Prepared for: City of Carlsbad Department of Planning 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Prepared by: PlanCom, Inc. Contractor Representatives for Cingular Wireless 302 State Place Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 715-3416 Contact: Karen Adler, Planning Consultant September 19, 2002 Project Description (SD-747-01) Page 1 9/19/2002 4 . . cinguIar' WIRELESS INTRODUCTION Cingular Wireless (CW), a.k.a. Pacific Bell Mobile Services, was established in 1994 as the wireless subsidiary of Pacific Bell. CW is a registered public utility and is developing an all-digital wireless network throughout California and Nevada. In March of 1995, CW was issued a license by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the provision of Personal Communications Services (PCS). In November of 1996, CW 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 CW's "Pure Digital PCS" network, design engineers at CW have had the opportunity to assess network performance and quality vis-à-vis real market data and conditions. At present, CW 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, CW is seeking approval from the City of Carlsbad for a new site at 701 Palomar Airport Road. The existing building is now the Carlsbad Pacific Building. 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 CW 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 Project Description (SD-747-01) Page 2 9/19/2002 . . cinguIar WIRELESS 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. SITE CHARACTERISTICS The proposed project is located at 701 Palomar Airport Road, between Avenida Encinas and Interstate 5. The underlying zoning of the proposed site is M. Currently the on- site use consists of the Carlsbad Pacific Building and (3) collocated telecommunications facilities. The property is completely developed with the proposed use being passive and creates no interference to the business or operations. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Commercial/Retail South: Manufacturing East: Interstate Freeway West: Motel PROJECT DESCRIPTION Cingular Wireless (CW) is proposing to construct, operate, and maintain a wireless PCS facility consisting of a total of twelve (12) antennas within three (3) antenna arrays of four (4) antennas each. The antennas will be mounted behind three (3) new screen walls on the roof of the existing building. No alteration to height of the existing building is proposed. Precise antenna locations are shown on the site plan. The supporting equipment will consist of the following: four (4) self-contained, all- weather Base Transceiver Station (BTS) cabinets, one (1) electric meter panel, and one (1) telephone interface. Each of the BTS units will measure approximately 51" wide x 28" deep x 63" tall, and will contain the electronic equipment necessary to operate the facility. The equipment will be located on the roof behind an existing 8' high screen wall. The equipment will be screened from all adjacent properties. 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 CW for the provision of PCS. The proposed communications facility will transmit at a frequency range of between Project Description (SD-747-01) Page 3 9/19/2002 . . cingulan WIRELESS 1850 MHz and 2100 MHz. The power required to operate the facility typically does not exceed 200 watts per channel, and thus, the CW 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 microwal±s 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 CW 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, CW typically requires 24-hour access to the facility to ensure that technical support is immediately available if and when warranted. SITE SELECTION CW 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, Cingular Wireless is a public utility, licensed and regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and informally by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and authorized to develop and operate a new wireless, digital PCS network throughout California and parts of Nevada. CW engineers responsible for the overall design and operation of this new PCS network want to ensure that network Project Description (SD-747-01) Page 4 9/19/2002 . . cingular WIRELESS 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 CW 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: 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. Project Description (SD-747-01) Page 5 9/19/2002 I S cingular WIRELESS 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. Project Description (SD-747-01) 9/19/2002 cinguI • WIRELESS Additional Application Data For SD-747-02 Carlsbad Pacific Building 701 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad Public Facilities School District: Carlsbad Water District: Carlsbad Sewer District: Carlsbad Equivalent Dwelling Units (Sewer Capacity) : N/A Potential Impacts on regional transportation system: None, facility is unmanned. Environmental Studies Noise: N/A Preliminary Soils/Geology: N/A Biological Resources: N/A Cultural Resources: N/A Storm Water Management: N/A