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Home My WebLink AboutMCUP 07-15; SD-428 Raceway Cellular; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (5)CITY OF CARLSBAD LAND USE REVIEW APPLICATION 1} APPLICATIONS APPLIED FOR; (CHECKBOXES) (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) (FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY) D D D D D D D D D D D D 2) 3) 4) Administrative Permit Administrative Variance Coastal Development Permit Conditional Use Permit Condominium Permit Environmental impact Assessment General Plan Amendment Hillside Development Permit Local Coastal Program Amendment Master Plan Minor Conditional Use Permit Non-Residential Planned Development Planned Development Permit ASSESSOR PARCEL NO{S).: 209-081-32-00 PROJECT NAME: [ ] Planned Industrial Permit [__J Planning Commission Determination [ | Precise Development Plan I _ | Redevelopment Permit LJ Site Development Plan [_] Special Use Permit I _ I Specific Plan ( _ j Obtain from Engineering Department j _ I Tentative Tract Map I _ j Variance I _ I Zone Change List other applications not specified SD-428 "Raceway Cellular" EF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: J? a MCUP review for existing telecommunications facility located at 2714 iA \A/<s<jt previously anDfOve^ I99fi/9fifl? tinrter HI IPQK-ld 5) OWNER NAME (Print or Type) /V*e^'£.&r &. CBL LLC c/o The. Drchm Componico MAI LING ADDRESS ^•7/y £e#£* /4t03G Camino Vida Rob 6} APPLICANT NAME (Print or Type) Cingular Wireless CITY AND STATE Carlsbad, CA MAILING ADDRESS 6925 Liisk Boulevard _™ L TELEPHONE. | CITY AND STATE ZIP San Diego, California 92121 TELEPHONE 760.587.3003 EMAIL ADDRESS: Kerrigan,plancotn@sbcglobal.net 7}Parcel 2 of Parcel Map No, 18720, in the ct!y of CaflsLJad. cfeonty of San Dieao, State of California. Filed June 5. 2001 as File No, 2001-0368564, 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. 8) LOCATION OF PROJECT: ON THE [Northwest 2714 Loker Avenue West STREET ADDRESS see OF (NORTH. SOUTH. EAST, 'WEST) Loker Avenue West I NAME OF STREETS BETWEEN Paiomar Airport Road (NAME OF STREET) AND EIFuerte LOCAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT ZONE 010) PROPOSED NUMBER OF LOTS 13) TYPE OF SUBDIVISION 11) NUMBER OF EXISTING i« RESIDENTIAL UNITS ' 112) PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS 14) PROPOSED IND OFFICE/ (7 ~~| 15) PROPOSED COMM 16) PERCENTAGE OF PROPOSED PROJECT IN OPEN SPACE 19) GROSS SITE ACREAGE 22) EXISTING ZONING SQUARE FOOTAGE 17) PROPOSED INCREASE IN ADT 20) EXISTING GCNCRAL PLAN 23) PROPOSED ZONING IPM SQUARE FOOTAGE 18) PROPOSED SEWER USAGE IN EDU 21) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION 24) HABITAT IMPACTS IF YES. ASSIGN HMP # 25) 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 F&8-JH1S PURPOSE FOR CITY USE ONLY FEE COMPUTATION APPLICATION TYPE FEE REQUIRED RECEIVED Or'T 0 ? 200? CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT DATE STAMP APPLICATION RECEIVEDJ RECEIVED BY: TOTAL FEE REQUIRED Ocr 0 2 2007 City of Carlsbad '----------- U^ ---- -~ . •^•^(••••••••••••••••^(•••••••PMMMBIMHMBPlanning Department 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 Committee. The following information MUST be disclosed at the time of application submittal. reviewed until this information is completed. Please print. Your project cannot be Note: Person is defined as "Any individual, fiim, co-pailnersliip, joint venture, association, 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. 1. 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 corporation or partnership, include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW. If a publicly-owned corporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers, (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person_ Title Corp/Part Title__ Address Address UK*.. lurt^cA 2. DOWNER (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 corporation or partnership, include the names, title, addresses of all individuals owning more than 10% of the shares. IF NO INDIVIDUALS OWN MORE THAN 10% OF THE SHARES, PLEASE INDICATE NON-APPLICABLE (N/A) IN THE SPACE BELOW, if a publicjv-ownedcorporation, include the names, titles, and addresses of the corporate officers. (A separate page may be attached if necessary.) Person Title Corp/Part. Title Address Address, 1635 Faraday Avenue - Carlsbad. CA 92008-7314 • (760) 602-4600 • FAX (760) 602-8559 • wwwci.carlstod.ca.us 3. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OR TRUST If any person identified pursuant to (1) or (2) above is a nonprofit organization or aJiust, list 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 Address Address Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of City staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months? Yes No if yes, please indicate person(s):_ NOTE: Attach additional sheets if necessary. i certify that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature of owner/date Print or type name of owner Print or type name of applicant signature of owner/applJoint's a$3iit if applicable/date A. . Print or type name of -as^S/applicant's agent City of Carlsbad t ,.. .,..„..,. ...,-^Jr.,..~ ^^NM^_^^^^^^^^M^^^^^^^^|W|||^^^^^^^^^^_||^^^^^^^^^^^Planning Department HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT Consultation Of Lists of Sites Related To Hazardous Wastes (Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 65962,5) Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 65962.5, I have consulted the Hazardous Wastes and Substances Sites List compiled by the California Environmental Protection Agency and hereby certify that (check one): LI The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the State Government Code. The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962,5 of the State Government Code. APPLICANT PROPERTY OWNER Name: Address: tfA Phone Number:Phone Number; Address of Site: 1114 U>t&-• Ay£K»U£. WE$I| Local Agency (City and County): Assessor's book, page, and parcel tiumber:_ Specify list(s): Regulatory Identification Number:_ Date of Lisl: „ Property Owner Signature/Date PROJECT DESCRIPTION/EXPLANATION PROJECT NAME: gft44UtAg. ttHfJBuMfj 4*^WjMe. APPLICANT NAME: K€3UU<nA^ S*^Heffr^ { ?wA|4c.gvv>> tMc. Please describe fully the proposed project by application type. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may also include any background information and supporting statements regarding the reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary. Description/Explanation: fi£M& PROJECT DESCRIPTION & JUSTIFICATION PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A NEW DIGITAL PCS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SD-0428 Raceway Cellular 2714 Loker Avenue West Carlsbad, CA 92008 RECEIVED OCT 02 2007 CITY OF CARLSBAD PLANNING DEPT Prepared for: City of Carlsbad Planning Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92009 Prepared by: PlanCom, Inc. Contractor Representatives for AT&T 302 State Place Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 587-3003 Contact: Kerrigan Daugherty, Planning Consultant September 25, 2007 Project Description (SD-0428) 9/25/2007 Page 1 at&t PROJECT DESCRIPTION /HEIGHT JUSTIFICATION Cingular Wireless (CW) is proposing to continue operating and maintaining an existing wireless PCS facility consisting of a total of twelve (12) antennas and associated equipment. The antennas are mounted to a rooftop of an existing penthouse structure at a height of approximately 46 feet. This project is located with in the PM - Planned Industrial Zone. Cingular Wireless, now operating as AT&T will not be making any changes, improvements or modifications to the original approval CUP9614xl. AT&T is respectfully requesting that staff review and approve the renewal of this existing facility under the new MCUP process. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION/WIRELESS SERVICES PROVIDED AT&T 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. AT&T engineers responsible for the overall design and operation of the PCS network want to ensure that network coverage is available throughout San Diego County. The site's current locatoin is essential to meeting the network's current capacity and coverage needs in this area. At present, there is good network coverage to the roadways and homes located in this portion of the City of Carlsbad, however the elimination of this site would cause a dramatic decrease in call qualify and coverage. This facility was and is intended to address this need, and by design will interface with neighboring sites to provide high quality, consistent network operations to AT&T customers. As a result of Cingular Wireless' nationwide purchase of AT&T Wireless Services, Cingular was required to sell all of its interest in Pacific Bell Wireless to T-Mobile USA effective January 5, 2005. Cingular Wireless is now attempting to recapture their network footprint in areas where coverage is deficient. This site allows the applicant to provide coverage along Palomar Airport Road and El Camino Real and the newly built surrounding residential communities. AT&T provided wireless voice, data, video and local area network (LAN) applications with this facility. SITE CHARACTERISTICS The underlying zoning of the existing site is PM - Planned Industrial. The current on- site use is a Professional Office Building. The proposed use is an unmanned wireless Project Description (SD-0428) Page 2 9/25/2007 at&t communication facility, with no proposed changes to the Zone or Use. There are currently additional wireless carriers that are co-located on the existing rooftop. The surrounding land uses are as follows: North: Industrial South: Residential Development East: Industrial West: Open Space - Airport Approach OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 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, an AT&T technician will service the facility on an as-needed basis. Generally, this is likely to occur once per month during normal working hours (between 7 AM, SAM on Saturdays, and Sunset). A computer may handle much of the operational adjustments remotely. An AT&T technician in a service van or pickup truck-size vehicle will perform the routine maintenance operation. Beyond this routine maintenance service, AT&T typically requires 24-hour access to the facility to ensure that technical support is immediately available if and when warranted during an emergency. SITE SELECTION/PREFERRED SITES PER SECTION A.I. OF COUNCIL POLICY 64 The proposed project site is zoned PM - Planned Industrial which is classified as a non- residential zone in the location guidelines adopted per Council Policy 64, Section A.I.e. As such, the project site is a "Preferred Location" and is encouraged by the Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) guidelines. The proposed design for a single facade mounted antennas is designed to camouflage the facility and disguise it within the existing and adjacent architectural characteristics of the property. The surrounding properties in the area of the proposed site are designated as Planned Industrial as well. However, as an existing site with a previously approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP96-14) and previous administrative extension of time, consideration for alternate sites was limited to the proposed project. In addition, the proposed project is a collocation on an existing rooftop with other carriers, an option encouraged in the WCF guidelines of Council Policy 64. Project Description (SD-0428) Page 3 9/25/2007 at&t COUNCIL POLICY 64 SECTION A. LOCATIONAL GUIDELINES 1. Preferred Locations—The proposed project site is PM - Planned Industrial which is classified as a preferred location in the location guidelines adopted per Council Policy 64, Section A.I.e. According to the policy, WCFs are encouraged in non-residential zones by the Wireless Communication Facilities (WCF) guidelines. 2. Discouraged Locations—While the surrounding properties are located in the PM zone and offer additional locations within the Industrial park, this site is an existing site previously approved by CUP96-14 and CUP96-14xl. This site is also an example of collocation with other carriers which is encouraged by the WCFs. 3. Visibility to the Public— The design chosen for the site is an example of a minimalist design painted and textured to camouflage the antennas outward appearance and better blend with the building's existing architectural appearance. 4. Collocation—k letter expressing cooperation with future co-location efforts for this site is included with this application. Sprint PCS have antennas located in the westernmost building on site. The new monopine structure will accommodate three wireless carriers, Nextel, T-Mobile and Cingular, further implementing collocation guidelines contained in Council Policy 64. 5. Monopoles-Not Applicable. B. DESIGN GUIDELINES 1. Stealth Design—the antennas are facade mounted, painted and textured to mimic the existing brick fagade in order to minimize any visual impacts. 2. Equipment--the outdoor BTS equipment cabinets will be located next to the existing maintenance building and surrounded by a chain link fence with green screening slats to match the existing fencing on site. 5. Collocation—This project is an example of collocation as this site is existing and other carriers currently operate antennas on the same penthouse structure. 4. //e/Yjr/it—The existing antenna is located at 46' on the building which is at the buildings highest point. 5. Setbacks-•the PM (planned industrial) zone setback requirements are the following: • Front: 20 feet Project Description (SD-0428) Page 4 9/25/2007 at&t • Side: 10 feet • Exterior side: 20 feet • Rear: 10' 6. Building or Structure Mounted WCFs—This project is an existing project and was designed and previously approved to blend with the building's architectural features. 7. Ground mounted monopo/es—not applicable. 8. Lattice Towers—not applicable. 9. Under Grounding—&\\ proposed utilities are existing and no changes are proposed at this time. POLICY 64 C. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES 1. NOISE/ACOUSTICAL INFORMATION The current AT&T facility is in full compliance with any and all applicable City of Carlsbad noise standards. 2. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 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, an AT&T technician will service the facility on an as-needed basis. Generally, this is likely to occur once per month during normal working hours (between 7 AM, SAM on Saturdays, and Sunset). A computer may handle much of the operational adjustments remotely. An AT&T technician in a service van or pickup truck-size vehicle will perform the routine maintenance operation. Beyond this routine maintenance service, TMO typically requires 24-hour access to the facility to ensure that technical support is immediately available if and when warranted during an emergency. 3. MAINTENANCE HOURS Maintenance hours per Policy 64 will be followed. The site is not within 100 feet of residential property and would not subject to the restricted hours for maintenance. 4. LIGHTING No additional lighting is proposed for the site. Project Description (SD-0428) Page 5 9/25/2007 at&t 5. COMPLIANCE WITH FCC RF EXPOSURE GUIDELINES All AT&T sites are designed to comply with FCC RF exposure guidelines. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE APPLICATION HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Sealed lead acid batteries are used for back-up power in the event of a power failure on most AT&T facilities. The batteries are often referred to as "gel cell" type batteries. Specifications for the batteries are provided as an attachment to this application. OPERATIONAL FREQUENCY CRITERIA The FCC has allocated a portion of the radio spectrum to AT&T for the provision of PCS. The proposed communications facility will transmit at a frequency range of 850 MHz and 1950 MHz. The power required to operate the facility typically does not exceed 200 watts per channel. By design, the AT&T facility is 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standard for continuous public exposure of 900 microwatts per square centimeter. The proposed PCS communications facility will operate in full compliance with the standards for radio frequency emissions as adopted by the FCC. 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