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Home My WebLink AboutHDP 96-07; Marja Acres PCS Facility; Hillside Development Permit (HDP)A CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION FOR PAGE 1 OF 2 1) APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) (FOR DER USE own (FOR DEPT USE ONLY) Master Plan Specific Plan Precise Development Plan Tentative Tract Map Planned Development Permit Non-Residential Planned Development Condominium Permit Special Use Permit Redevelopment Permit Obtain from Eng. Dept Administrative Variance Administrative Permit - 2nd Dwelling Unit 0 General Plan Amendment 0 Local Coastal Plan Amendment Site Development Plan 0 Zone Change &%hide Development Permit 0 Environmental Impact Assessment 0 Variance 0 Planned Industrial Permit [7 Coastal Development Permit 0 Planning Commission Determination 0 List any other applications not specified t 2) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO(S). 207-1 01 -1 6 k.19 3) PROJECT NAME: Maria Acres PCS Facilitv 4) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: 7 1 Cpm n i PT t i arnllnii - rnnllnt 37 &l& - 5) OWNER 6) APPLICANT NAME (PRIIJT OR TYPE) NAME (PRINT OR TYPE I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL OWNER AND THAT ALL THE I CERTIFY THAT I AM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OWNER ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF AND THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT MY KNOWLEDGE. 7 ) TO THEBEST OFMY KNOWLEDGE. 6 - I CITY OF CARLSBAD h 1 I LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2 OF2 I I I 8) LOCATION OF PROJECT : 490 1 El Camino Real STREET ADDRESS ONTHE 31 SIDEOF I El Camino Real (NORTH, SOUTH EAST, WEST) (NAME OF STREET) BETWEEN I Kelly m-- AND Pal averas nr. (NAME OF STREET) (NAME OF STREET) 10) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS 13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION (RES/ COMMl INDUS) 16) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE 19) GROSS SITE ACREAGE 22) EXISTING ZONING RESIDENTIAL UNITS 11) NUMBER OF EXISTING 1-1 12) PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS OFFICE/SQUARE FOOTAGE 14) PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 15) PROPOSED COMMERCIAL 17) PROPOSED INCREASE IN 18) PROPOSED SEWER USAGE rl AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC 0 IN EQUIVALENT DWELLING 1-1 UNITS 20) EXISTING GENERAL TI DESIGNATION 21) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN PLAN Ic-tJ 23) PROPOSED ZONING 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 FOR CITY USE ONLY RECEIVED FEE COMPUTATION: APPLICATION TYPE FEE REQUIRED I JUL 2 9 1996 I DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVED DATE FEE PAID I 7- 23-cyd I 1 F"0016 3/96 t' I' CITY OF CARLSBAD i: 1200 CARLSBAC ILLAGE DRIVE CARLSBAD, \ LlFORNlA 92008 .I k +-I " i.* ,, 434-2867 REC'D FROM ACCOUNT NO. I 4 DESCRIPTION I I I I I I NOT VALID UNLESS VALIDATED BY CASH REGISTER PROTECT DESCRIPTIONEXPLANATION PROJECT NAME: Maria Acres PCS Facilitv/SD154 JUL 2 9 - APPLICANT NAME: Cox California PCS, Inc. - cllw$ O@ CAWBAD pu4NNIh '0 DEm* INTRODUCTION Cox California PCS, Inc. is a Personal Communication Services (PCS) company operating throughout California, from San Luis Obispo, south along the California coast to the United States/Mexico Border, east to the Arizona state line, north to, and including, southern Nevada, then west through Kern County to San Luis Obispo. Cox California PCS, Inc. is a public utility licensed to operate in California by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cox California PCS, Inc. is currently developing its network in the San Diego County area for its San Diego County subscribers. This document describes the scope of the proposed project by providing specific information regarding the project location, zoning, specifications, and required services. Cellular technology has existed for many years, and in particular, PCS technology is emerging as a necessary emergency service and business tool, as well as being convenient for personal and family use. Local zoning authorities frequently have questions regarding the technical aspects of a PCS network and PCS site selection. Provided with this application is information relative to general PCS systems and use. It is Cox California PCS, Inc.'s intention to work with the City of Carlsbad to ensure that the project is consistent with local ordinances and zoning regulations while providing PCS coverage critical for emergency, business and personal use. Project Goals The goal of the Cox California PCS, Inc. Marja Acres PCS facility site proposal is to provide enhanced PCS service for personal and emergency purposes to the north- central Carlsbad area and El Camino Real in an environmentally and socially sensitive manner consistent with all policies and ordinances of the City of Carlsbad. Application Request Plan The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 21.42 of the City of Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION Project Overview The applicant proposes to construct a PCS transceiver facility on property located in the City of Carlsbad, identified as APN 207-101-19. The applicant proposes to lease approximately 300 square feet of ground space located at the at the rear of the parking lot behind an existing commercial building for PCS equipment cabinets. The applicant also proposes to lease two locations on the side of the hill behind the parking lot for antenna placement. The equipment will include: 6 equipment cabinets; 6 panel antennas, 3 in each of 2 sectors; One Global Positioning System (GPS) oval antenna. Cox California PCS, Inc. is currently negotiating a lease with the property owners which would allow for construction and maintenance of these facilities, as well as provide access to the site. Facility Specifications 0 EauiDment Cabinets Six equipment cabinets, with dimensions of 3’ wide x 3’ deep x 5’ high, will be installed in the rear of the parking lot behind an existing commercial building. The cabinets will be enclosed by a 6’ high fence and retaining wall built into the base of the hillside. The equipment cabinets will include a primary base transceiver station (BTS) cabinet, expansion BTS cabinet, primary power cabinet, battery cabinet and two future cabinets. 0 Antennas A total of six antennas will be placed on poles erected in the ground in two arrays of three antennas each. 0 PCS Sites - The site will transmit and receive calls by radio waves operating in the 1850-1990 MHz block. Radio frequency generated by this facility is non- ionizing and is not harmful. GENERAL SITE ANALYSIS Zoning Designation The site is currently zoned C-2 and R-A-10 and is regulated by Chapter 21.28 and 21.08 of the City of Carlsbad Zoning Ordinance. A ground-mounted PCS transceiver site may be installed in the C-2 and R-A-10 zone on a case-by-case basis as determined by the City Planning Commission. Existing Use The subject area is identified as APN 207-101-16 and 207-101-19. The property is currently used for commercial and agricultural uses. Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning The surrounding land uses are : North - vacant South - residential East - commercial West - vacant The surrounding zones are: North - LC South - R-1 East - R-A-10 West - R-A-10 Access/Circulation The project site area would be accessed by the existing commercial driveway from El Camino Real. EasementsKJtilities Cox California PCS, Inc. is negotiating a lease with the property owners for construction and operation of a PCS facility within the identified area. This negotiation will include the rights for Cox California PCS, Inc. and their employees to gain access to the site. Power and telephone service will be brought to the equipment site in conduit from new power and telephone services. Visual Resources The Cox California PCS, Inc. installation is proposed to be placed at a location on the property that will facilitate the most efficient coverage with the least disturbance to the surrounding public viewshed. Extensive design options have been evaluated and numerous sites tested to create a proposal with the least visual impact, while still satisfying the desired coverage objectives. The BTS equipment will be enclosed by a six-foot-high, chain link fence with three- strand barbed wire across the top. The fence will have wood slats woven into the chain link in order to visually screen the equipment. The antennas will be placed on poles on the side of the hill. The overall height of the pole/antennas ranges from 22’3” to 27’6”. However, the poles will be placed at elevations on the hillside in such a manner that the tops of the antennas will not extend above the top of the ridge. This design will preserve the visual integrity of the horizon line as seen from El Camino Real and beyond. The poles and antennas will be painted a camouflage tan/green mixture in order to visually blend with the existing vegetation of the hillside during either growth or dormant seasons.