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Home My WebLink AboutRP 00-04; Metricom Downtown Carlsbad; Redevelopment Permits (RP) (2)Citv of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department May 31, 2000 VICKI PERRY PERRY FAMILY LTD PARTNERSHIP POBOX 1102 RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067 SUBJECT: CARLSBAD INN CELL SITE (RP99-17) AND METRICOM INTERNET ANTENNAS (RPOO-04) Thank you for submitting your written comments regarding the above referenced projects. In regard to the Administrative Redevelopment Permit application no. RPOO-04 permitting the installation of Internet antennas on the Carisbad Inn, both your verbal and written comments were received following completion of the 10-day public review period and Housing and Redevelopment Director's approval of the project, but prior to the expiration of the appeal period. All administrative decisions are appealable to the Design Review Board. Therefore, if you wish to appeal the Housing and Redevelopment Director's decision on the subject project, the proper application and filing fee must be submitted to the Housing and Redevelopment Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2000. I have enclosed the appeal application for your use. The appeal fee is $400, plus noticing costs. Administrative Redevelopment Permit application no. RP99-17 also requested the installation of cellular antennas on the Carlsbad Inn. Both your verbal and written comments were received and considered prior to the Housing and Redevelopment Director rendering a final decision to approve the subject application. The appeal period for RP99-17 expires at 5:00 p.m. on June 12, 2000. If you wish to appeal the Housing and Redevelopment Director's decision on the project, the proper application and corresponding filing fee, as described above, must be submitted prior to the expiration date to the Housing and Redevelopment Department, 2965 Roosevelt Street, Suite B, Carlsbad, CA 92008. The subject applications were approved in accordance with the Federal Telecommunications Act which prohibits local jurisdictions from regulating the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) regulations concerning such emissions. The FCC is the designated body ensuring that such facilities comply with established standards. The site-by-site licensing process that the telecommunications carriers must go through with the FCC includes verification of compliance with adopted emissions standards. A local jurisdiction is limited to zoning laws that regulate the location and placement of wireless service facilities on the basis of conformance with established development standards and design guidelines applicable to the entire area. Please contact my office at (760) 434-2813 if you have any questions regarding the information contained in this letter or the process for appealing the decision of the Housing and Redevelopment Director. Sincerel LORI H. ROSENSTEIN Management Analyst 2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037 ^ To the City of Carlsbad Rd: RP 99-17 and RP 00-04 May 24, 2000 From: Vicki and Arthur Perry Property owners 3021 Ocean St. Carlsbad, Ca 92008 To Whom It May Concern: We Strongly oppose the installation of the internet antennas at the Carlsbad Inn. We believe that all current research is showing that all free radicals are extremely dangerous to humans and animals and antennas would most certainly fall into this category. Cell phones are currently being proven to cause brain tumors. Putting these antennas in such a densely populated (or in any populated area) area can be extremely hazardous to human health. Vicki Perry r CITY OF CARLSBAD ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT LAND USE REVIEW ApriM 3, 2000 TO: Lori Rosenstein - Redevelopment Department FROM: David Rick - Public Works Department COMPLETENESS REVIEW PROJECT ID: RP 00-04/CDP 00-21 METRICOM, INC. The Engineering Department has completed its review of the above referenced project for application completeness and has determined that the application and plans submitted for this project are complete and suitable for continued review. Engineering staff does not have any comments or conditions to add to the project If you or the applicant have any questions regarding the above, please either see or call me at extension 2781. David Rick Engineering Technician - Land Use Review H:\LIBRARY\ENG\WPDATA\MISC\COMPREV [CorrRoseinsteirT^R^ Page 1 JJ From: Pat Kelley To: Lori Rosenstein Date: 4/11/0010:41AM Subject: Re: Metricom Internet Antennas RP00-04/CDP00-21 Thanks for the helpful hint Lori - Jack's school spring break dictated the vacation schedule. As you know, the tail frequently wags the dog while parenting. Couple days at the academy of higher learning was actually ok. It was kind of interesting by comparison to other days. They discussed ethics and risk taking. Yikes! Comments re: the Antannae project: The conduit runs across the roof appear contrary to Building Department Policy 80-6 (attached). Perhaps they can find another route for the conduit other than across the roof surface. Otherwise, it requires a building permit after the RP is approved. Pat ps. the document is in WordPerfect format. If you open it while using Word, it'll behave properly. Please feel free to have the applicant contact me directly if need be. PK »> Lori Rosenstein 04/11/00 10:29AM »> Pat I received the returned plans from you for the above referenced project. Your note said comments were sent via e-mail. I didn't receive them yesterday. Can you resenjj them? Thanks! On a separate note: It sounds like your week of golf was great. Helpful hint Next time don't plan your vacation during Management Academy. Welcome back! Lori Lbi-i Rosenstein - 80-6 "PageTI CITY OF CARLSBAD POLICIES AND PROCEDURE NUMBER: 80-6 SUBJECT: ROOF MOUNTED EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVE: 5/1/92 SECTION: BUILDING DEPARTMENT SUPERSEDES: 80-6(9/10/80) 80-6(5/01/81) SECTION: BUILDING DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: INTENT: PROVIDE INSTALLATION STANDARDS FOR ALL ROOF MOUNTED EQUIPMENT AND PENETRATIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS. A. Maintain roof integrity. B. Prevent hazardous condition to firemen who must fight fire on the roof. C. Provide an installation that is aesthetically sensitive to the building and the adjoining properties. POLICY: 1. All equipment shall be concealed from view and the design* shall meet the approval of the Planning Department. 2. All equipment shall be specifically designed and approved for exterior use and shall be approved by the City of Carisbad Building Department. 3. All roof mounted equipment shall be on a platform which shall be an integral part of the roof-flashed and waterproofed. When a screen is approved, it shall have as few roof connections as possible and be structurally adequate. 4. All electrical, plumbing, mechanical duct work and related piping shall be inside the building and not on the roof. All connections related to equipment shall be made in the same roof opening on the platform or have the prior approval from the building official. 5. Sewer vents shall be brought to one main vent below the roof and have one penetration where restrooms or other plumbing fixtures are back to back or in the general proximity. Air exhaust fans and other equipment shall be within the building and use the same roof opening where restrooms and other equipment are back to back or in general proximity. 6. Existing buildings and equipment, remodel or replacement, shall meet the above regulations or shall have the prior approval from the building official. 7. Where new equipment is installed, unused or abandoned equipment, including all roof mounted piping, electrical, mechanical, duct, and other related appurtenances shall be removed from roof and unused openings properiy sealed to maintain roof integrity. *The architect should, through design, conceal the heating/AC unit and other equipment whether they are on the roof or elsewhere. Lon Rosenstein - 80-6 Page 2 Initiated By: Approved By: REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVIEW^ AND COMMENT REOUEST Date: ApriU, 2000 V Planning Department - G. WAYNE Water District Engineering Department - B. WOJCIK Landscape Plancheck Consultant Police Department School District Building Department - P. KELLEY North County Transit District City Attorney Fire Department - M. SMITH To Departments: Subject: RP 00-04/CDP00-21 The attached plans have been submitted by Metricom, Inc. for the installation of three sectors of four antennas per sector within the existing gables on the Carlsbad Inn located at 3045 Carlsbad Blvd. Please review the attached plans and corresponding applications for Administrative Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Development Permit and forward your comments on the completeness of the application and/or project conditions to my office by April 18, 2000. Thank you for your assistance. Project Title: Permit No.: Applicant: Metricom Intemet Antennas, 3045 Carlsbad Blvd. RP 00-04/CDP00-21 Metricom, Inc. Brief Description of Proposal: Assigned staff member: Metricom, a wireless Internet service provider, is proposing to install three sectors of four antennas per sector within the existing gables of the Carlsbad Inn. The proposed antennas will be totally contained within the existing structure. According to the applicant, no antennas, mounting hardware, cables or equipment will be visible from the surrounding streets or properties. Lori Rosenstein Comments: (Please inform the Housing & Redevelopment in writing if there are no comments or conditions from your department. Comments and conditions sent via e-mail are greatly appreciated!) Citv of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department April 4, 2000 KATHIE WAGNER METRICOM, INC 9805 SCRANTON RD, #100 SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 Re: Metricom Internet Antennas at Carlsbad inn - 3045 Carlsbad Blvd. Dear Applicant I have enclosed a receipt showing payment of $260.00 for the processing of an Administrative Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Development Permit in conjunction with the above referenced project. The application numbers for the project are RPOO-04 and CDPOO-21. In the next 30 days, City staff will review the application and notify you in writing of any additional information needed to complete the application or issues of concern. If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact my office at 760-434-2813. Sincerely, CITY OF CARLSBAD LORI H. ROSENSTEIN Management Analyst Enclosure 2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037 ^ Citv of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department June 8, 2000 KATHIE WAGNER METRICOM INC 9805 SCF^NTON RD #100 SANDIEGO, CA 92121 RE: RP 00-04/CDP 00-21 Metricom Internet Antennas @ Carlsbad Inn Dear Ms. Wagner: On May 24, 2000 the Housing and Redevelopment Director conditionally approved Administrative Redevelopment Permit No. RP 00-04 and Coastal Development Permit No. CDP 00-21 for property located at 3045 Carisbad Blvd. The decision of the Housing and Redevelopment Director is subject to a ten (10) day appeal period. The appeal period has elapsed and no appeals were filed. Attached is a copy of the approved permit authorizing the installation of three sectors of Internet antennas (and related improvements) within the existing gables of the Carisbad Inn. Please review all conditions carefully. Violation ofthe conditions could result in revocation ofthis permit. Before initiating construction of the subject project you must complete the process to obtain the appropriate building permits. If you have any questions and/or comments regarding this correspondence, please contact my office at (760) 434-2813. Sincer^r-vs^ LORI H. ROSENSTEIN Management Analyst C: David Rick, Engineering Mike Grim, Planning Pat Kelley, Building Mike Smith, Fire 2965 Roosevelt St., Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037 @ Citv of Carlsbad Housing & Redevelopment Department June 8, 2000 Bill Ponder California Coastal Commission 3111 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Re: Notice of Final Action for Metricom Internet Antennas (RP 00-04/CDP 00-21) Dear Bill: Attached, please find a Notice of Final Action for the above referenced project. I have also included one set of plans and a copy of the Administrative Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications with the conditions of approval. If you have any questions pertaining to the enclosed documents or require additional information, please contact me at 760-434-2813. Sincerely, CITY OF CARLSBAD LORI H. ROSENSTEIN Management Analyst Attachments 2965 Roosevelt St.. Ste. B • Carlsbad, CA 92008-2389 • (760) 434-2810/2811 • FAX (760) 720-2037 ®