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Community & Economic Development
December 18, 2014
Joanne Aguzar
M&M Telecom Inc.
PO Box 55
Poway, CA 92074
www.carlsbadca.gov
SUBJECT: MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. MCUP 12-08(A) -SD54XC913 SPRINT WCF -
Request for approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit amendment (MCUP 12-08(A)) to allow the
modification of an existing wireless communication facility at 2997 Glasgow Drive (Calavera Hills Park),
in the Planned Community (P-C) Zone and Local Facilities Management Zone 7.
Dear Ms. Aguzar,
The City Planner has completed a review of your application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit
amendment MCUP 12-08(A) for the modification of an existing wireless communication facility
consisting of the removal of three existing panel antennas, the installation of six panel antennas
mounted to the existing light standard and associated equipment located behind the existing light
fixtures and within an existing equipment enclosure at 2997 Glasgow Drive (Calavera Hills Park). A
notice was sent to property owners within a 300' radius of the subject property requesting comments
regarding the above request. Two opposition letters were received within the ten day notice period
(ending on November 24, 2014) and an administrative hearing was held on December 8, 2014 at the
request of the opposing parties. After careful consideration of the circumstances surrounding this
request, the City Planner has determined that the four findings required for granting a Minor
Conditional Use Permit can be made and therefore, APPROVES this request based on the following
findings and conditions.
Findings:
1. That the requested use is necessary or desirable for the development of the community, and is in
harmony with the various elements and objectives of the general plan, including, if applicable, the
certified local coastal program, specific plan or master plan in that (a) the use is necessary and
desirable for the development of the community because of the benefit and demand for digital
communications and data transmissions for businesses, individuals, public agencies and
emergency service systems in this part of the City; (b) the proposed use is consistent with the
General Plan in that the Open Space (OS) Land Use designation does not preclude the provision of
Wireless Communication Facility (WCF) uses. The WCF plan has been found to be consistent with
City Council Policy No. 64, Wireless Communication Facilities, in that it is in a preferred location
(within an existing public park) and has a stealth design as discussed in finding number five. The
project's location and stealth design comply with General Plan objectives that seek to maintain
and enhance Carlsbad's appearance.
2. That the requested use is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the
zone in which the proposed use is to be located in that the proposed WCF is located within a
preferr«ld.l9cation (within an existing public park) as listed in Location Guideline A.l.h. of City · ... Plannmg DIVISIOn
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Council Policy Statement No. 64, and all aspects of the WCF exhibit stealth design in that the
panel antennas are mounted inside a radome on the existing light standard that will be detailed
and painted to match the existing surrounding light standards and the equipment is located
behind existing light fixtures at the top of the pole and in an existing equipment enclosure in the
park. The WCF use is not precluded by the project's Planned Community zoning or Open Space
General Plan Land Use designation. Furthermore, the antennas on the existing light pole do not
visually impact the existing site, do not interfere with nor are readily visible to other surrounding
uses and will not result in any additional building coverage. The project has been conditioned to
comply with FCC RF Exposure Guidelines.
3. That the site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
yards, setbacks, walls, fences, parking, loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping and other
development features prescribed in this code and required by the City Planner in order to integrate
the use with other uses in the neighborhood in that the proposed antennas are located within a
radome on a proposed light standard that will be detailed and painted to match the existing
surrounding light standards. In addition, the equipment will be located in an existing equipment
enclosure textured and painted to match other buildings on the site and also located behind the
light fixtures at the top of the pole and thereby exhibits stealth design techniques.
4. That the street system serving the proposed use is adequate to properly handle all traffic generated
by the proposed use in that the proposed unmanned WCF use would require, on average, only
monthly maintenance visits and occasional visits in response to operational problems.
5. That the proposed WCF is consistent with City Council Policy No. 64 in that it is located in a
preferred location (within an existing public park) as listed in Location Guideline A.l.h. of City
Council Policy Statement No. 64 and exhibits stealth design, as the antennas are located within a
radome on the existing light standard that will be detailed and painted to match the existing
surrounding light standards. The equipment will be located in an existing equipment enclosure
textured and painted to match other buildings on the site and also located behind the light
fixtures at the top of the pole.
6. That the City Planner has determined that the project belongs to a class of projects that the State
Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant impact on the environment, and it is
therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental
documents pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) of the state CEQA
Guidelines. In making this determination, the City Planner has found that the exceptions listed in
Section 15300.2 of the state CEQA Guidelines do not apply to this project.
7. The City Planner has reviewed each of the exactions imposed on the Developer contained in this
resolution, and hereby finds, in this case, that the exactions are imposed to mitigate impacts caused
by or reasonably related to the project, and the extent and the degree of the exaction is in rough
proportionality to the impact caused by the project.
Conditions:
1. All of the conditions within this letter shall supersede all of the conditions within the Planning
Division's administrative approval letter for Minor Conditional Use Permit MCUP 12-08 dated
November 20, 2012.
2. Approval is granted for MCUP 12-08(A) as shown on Exhibits "A"-"I" dated December 18, 2014 on
file in the Planning Division and incorporated herein by reference. Development shall occur
substantially as shown unless otherwise noted in these conditions.
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3. If any of the following conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and
maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according
to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted; deny or
further condition issuance of all future building permits; deny, revoke, or further condition all
certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of
violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with
said conditions or seek damages for their violation. No vested rights are gained by Developer or a
successor in interest by the City's approval of this Minor Conditional Use Permit amendment.
4. Staff is authorized and directed to make, or require the Developer to make, all corrections and
modifications to the MCUP 12-0S(A) documents, as necessary to make them internally consistent
and in conformity with the final action on the project. Development shall occur substantially as
shown on the approved Exhibits. Any proposed development different from this approval shall
require an amendment to this approval.
5. The Developer/Operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless the City of Carlsbad, its Council members, officers, employees, agents, and
representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs,
including court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a)
City's approval and issuance of this Minor Conditional Use Permit amendment, (b) City's approval
or issuance of any permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with
the use contemplated herein, and (c) Developer/Operator's installation and operation of the facility
permitted hereby, including without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by
the facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions.
6. The Developer shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local ordinances in
effect at the time of building permit issuance.
7. This project shall comply with all conditions and mitigation measures, which are required as part of
the Zone 7 Local Facilities Management Plan and any amendments made to that Plan prior to the
issuance of building permits.
8. MCUP 12-08(A) shall be reviewed by the City Planner on a yearly basis to determine if all conditions
of this permit have been met and that the use does not have a substantial negative effect on
surrounding properties or the public health, safety and general welfare. If the City Planner
determines that: 1) the minor conditional use permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation;
or 2) the use for which such approval is granted is not being exercised; or 3) the conditions of
approval have not been met; or 4) the minor conditional use permit is being or recently has been
exercised contrary to any of the terms or conditions of approval; or 5) the use for which such
approval was granted has ceased to exist or has been suspended for one year or more; or 6) the use
is in violation of any statute, ordinance, law or regulation; or 7) the use permitted by the minor
conditional use permit is being or has been so exercised as to be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare or so as to constitute a nuisance, the City Planner shall hold an informal public
hearing and after providing the permittee the opportunity to be heard, the City Planner may revoke
and terminate the minor conditional use permit in whole or in part, reaffirm the minor conditional
use permit, modify the conditions or impose new conditions.
9. This Minor Conditional Use Permit amendment is granted for a period of 10 years from December
18, 2014 through December 17, 2024. This permit may be revoked at any time after a public
hearing, if it is found that the use has a substantial detrimental effect on surrounding land uses and
the public's health and welfare, or the conditions imposed herein have not been met. This permit
may be extended for a reasonable period of time not to exceed ten (10) years upon written
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application of the permittee made no less than 90 days prior to the expiration date. The Planning
Commission may not grant such extension, unless it finds that there are no substantial negative
effects on surrounding land uses or the public's health and welfare. If a substantial negative effect
on surrounding land uses or the public's health and welfare is found, the extension shall be denied
or granted with conditions which will eliminate or substantially reduce such effects. There is no
limit to the number of extensions the Planning Commission may grant.
10. This approval shall become null and void if building permits are not issued for this project within 24
months from the date of project approval.
11. Developer shall report, in writing, to the City Planner within 30 days, any address change from that
which is shown on the permit application.
12. Developer/Operator shall comply with the Federal Communication Commission's guidelines on
limits for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields. Withiri six (6) months
after the issuance of occupancy, and with any time extension or amendment request, the
Developer/Operator shall submit to the City Planner either (1) verification that the project is
categorically excluded from having to determine compliance with the RF exposure guidelines per 47
CFR §1.1307(b)(1); or (2) a project implementation report which provides cumulative field
measurements of RF emissions of all antennas installed at the subject site. The report shall quantify
the RF emissions and compare the results with the exposure limits established by the FCC
guidelines. Said report shall be subject to review and approval by the City Planner for consistency
with the Project's preliminary report on RF exposure submitted with the initial project application
and for consistency with the FCC guidelines. If, on review, the City finds that the Project does not
meet the FCC guidelines, the City may revoke or modify this minor conditional use permit
amendment.
Engineering:
13. Developer shall comply with the City's Stormwater Regulations, latest version, and shall implement
best management practices at all times. Best management practices include but are not limited to
pollution treatment practices or devices, erosion control to prevent silt runoff during construction,
general housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance
procedures, and other management practices or devices to prevent or reduce the discharge of
pollutants to stormwater, receiving water or stormwater conveyance system to the maximum
extent practicable. Developer shall notify prospective owners and tenants of the above
requirements.
Code Reminders:
14. Approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable sections of the Zoning
Ordinance and all other applicable City ordinances in effect at time of building permit issuance,
except as otherwise specifically provided herein.
15. Premise identification (addresses) shall be provided consistent with Carlsbad Municipal Code
Section 18.04.320.