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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRP 03-15; Sprint Wireless Facility @ Carlsbad Inn; Redevelopment Permits (RP)CARL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PERMIT APPLICATION PL|AS6 CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: ^ ADMINISTRATIVE PERMiT I I New construction of bu]lding(s) or addition(s) to the building footprint which have a building permit valuation which is equal to or less than $60,000. I I Interior or exterior improvennents to existing structures which result in an intensity of u%e. Provisional land uses, where a minor or major redevelopment permit is not required. Changes in permitted land uses which result in site changes, increased ADT, increased parking requirements, or result in compatibility Issues/problems. I I Signs for existing businesses or facilities. I I Repair or maintenance activities which are not exempt from obtaining a permiL • y COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT • MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT I I New constnjction of building(s) or addition(s) to the building footprint which have a building pemiit valuation which is greater than $150,000. I I Variances for projects within this category. • MINOR REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT I I New construction of building(s) or addition(s) to the building footprint which have a building permit valuation which is greater than $60,000 but less than $150,000. I I Variances for projects within this category. I I Variances for projects which would otherwise be exempt or be eligible for an administrative permit. • MISCELLANEOUS REDEVELOPMENT PERMIT I I A~Frame Sign Sign Permit Sign Program Sidewalk Tables/Chairs Outdoor Displays Other • • • • • PROJECT TITLE: WirplP.c^R Tplpnnmnnunication Facility ^'Pyrfvx V Brief description of project The design consists of two panel antennas, one per sector, hidden behind two dormer windows constructed to match existing dormer windows on the building. One antenna will be mounted within each dormer window and both antennas will be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style and materials of existing dormers on the building. The equipment will be enclosed within the building's attic space and, thus, be screened from public view. Sprint proposes a false ceiling within the attic space to conceal the coax run. The entire installation will total approximately 365 square feet. Property Location: APN(s): 203-252 •0^ Street Address 3001 Carlsbad Bivd. Carisbad Inn, L.L.C. Owner's Name Contact: Randal Chapin Address 5900 Pasteur Court, Ste. 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Telephone Number 760-434-7542/ 550-8031 FEES FOR APPLICATION PRO{ (List type of fee and amount) OCT 06 2003 E3 Dev. Solutions representatives Applicant's Nam^or Sprint PCS Assets L.L.C. Address ^^50 Camino Del Rio North, Ste. 100 San Diego, CA 92108 Telephone Number 619-220-7816 RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Date Application Received, vrv Application Received by_ Permit Number Assigned. CARWBAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 9 ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 1. APPLICATION APPLIED FOR: (CHECK BOXES) O New Construction of building(s) or addition(s) to the building footprint which have a building pennit valuation which is equal to or less than $60,000. O Interior or Exterior Improvements to existing structures which result in an intensity of use. • Provisional Land Uses, where a minor or major redevelopment permit is not required. H Changes in permitted land uses which result in site changes, increased ADT, increased parking requirements, or result in compatibility issues/problems. • Signs for existing businesses or facilities. • Repair or Maintenance Activities which are not exempt from obtaining a permit. .2. LOCATION OF PROJECT Address: 3001 Carlsbad Blvd., BIdg. 3075, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Bordering Streets: North: Carlsbad Village Dr. South: Oak Ave. East: Washington St. West: Ocean St. Assessor Parcei No.: 203-252-04 Legal Description: See preliminary title report. Within Coastal Zone: Yes • No Within Appealable Area of Coastal Zone: • Yes No Land Use District within Village: • 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 n 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 9 CAR||teAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION & DISCLOSUREWATEMENT 3. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Project Name: Carlsbad Inn Please provide a complete description ofthe project proposed for approval under this application. Provide any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the proposed project. You may attach additional pages to this application if necessary to explain the project: Sprint PCS is proposing an unmanned wireless communications facility for the building located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. The installation is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing architectural elements. The design consists of two panel antennas, one per sector, hidden behind two dormer windows constructed to match existing dormer windows on the building. One antenna will be mounted within each dormer window and both antennas will be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style and materials of existing dormers on the building. The associated equipment will consist of six equipment cabinets; two radio cabinets, two battery cabinets and two, smaller, PPC cabinets (for power and telco). The equipment will be enclosed within the building's attic space and, thus, be screened from public view. Sprint proposes a false ceiling within the attic space to conceal the coax run. The entire installation will total approximately 365 square feet. 4. AUTHORIZATION TO INSPECT PROPERTY In the process of reviewing this application it may be necessary for members of City Staff, Design Review Board Members, or City Council members to Inspect and enter the property that is the subject ofthis application. 1/we consent to entry onto the subject property for this purpose. Name: Catherine Strittmatter, Project Manager pate: M/z/o3 Signature: T^yZ^z!^ Applicant B3 or Owner • r^.— = — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION & DISCLOSUR^WATEMENT CAR^PAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PIRM 5. PROPERTY OVVNER INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION Name: Carisbad Inn L.L.C. Mailing Address: 5900 Pasteur Court, Ste. 200 Carlsbaci, CA 92008 Daytime Telephone No.: 760-434-7542 or 760-550-8031 List the Names and Addresses of all persons having an ownership interest in the property involved: N/A : : If any person identified above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all Individuals owning more than 10% ofthe shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership: j^^^ If any person identified above is a non-profit organization or a tnjst, 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 trust: Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member 6f City Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, and/or Council within the past twelve (12) months? • Yes • No If yes, please indicate oersonfs): N/A Certification Statement I Certify that I am the Legal Owner of the subject projaerty for this application and that all of the above information is true and connect to the best of my knowledge. This application is submitted with my consent and 1 agree to accept and abide by any conditions placed on the subject property, including use of buildings, as a result of approval of this application. Sianature /^M^/U ^^t/^i^^^^i^ Daie: /^d^^ CARLSBAD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION & DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 6. APPLICANT INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION Name: ^3 Development Solutions for Sprint PGS Mailing Address: 10680 Treena Street. Ste. 230 San Diego, CA 92131 Daytime Telephone No.: 858-547-0394 List the Names and Addresses of all persons having a financial interest in the application: N/A If any person identified above is a corporation or partnership, list the names and addresses of all Individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest in the partnership: IM/A If any person identified above is a non-profit organization or a trust, 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 trust: N/A 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 personfs"): Certification Statement: I Certify that 1 am the Legal Owner's representative and that all ofthe above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I have been authorized by the legal owner of the subject property to submit this application and I agree to accept and abide by any conditions placed on the subject property, including use of buildings, as a result of approval of this application. Sianature JZ^^T^ Qiz'ff^^i^ Date: f0/^/^2 RP03-15/CDP03-39 - Sprint Wiri^i liii ilily 'Hi r,ii| h nl Inn The remainder of this application shall be completed by City Staff: 7. RECEIPT OF APPLICATION Date Application Received: 10/6/03 Application Received bv: Lori Rosenstein. Redevelopment Permit No. Assigned: RP03-15/CDP03-39 8. FEES FOR APPLICATION PROCESSING The following fees shall apply to this application; list type of fee and amount: $260.00 - Administrative Redevelopment Permit Total Fee(s) required forthis application: $290.00 Date Fee(s) collected by City Staff: 10/07/03 Receipt No.: R0037533 9. ACTION ON THE APPLICATION The following action has been taken by the Housing and Redevelopment Director on this application: Approved subject to conformance with plans submitted as part of application, dated v\ lo?> Approved, with conditions. See conditions noted below. • Denied. Reason Hous^i»§-aiTd Redevelopment Director Signature: CD Director Initials: Date: 10. FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (IF APPLICABLE) Page 1 of 2 The following findings have been made in order to approve the Administrative Redevelopment Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the installation of an unmanned telecommunications facility on the most northeasterly building of the Carlsbad Inn property located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd.: 1. The Housing and Redevelopment Director has determined that the project is consistent with the policies, goals and action programs set forth within the Carlsbad General Plan. 2. The Housing and Redevelopment Director has determined that the project is consistent with all applicable development standards and land use policies set forth within the Village Master Plan and Design Manual and Village Redevelopment Plan. 3. The construction and installation of small new equipment facilities or structures is a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines section 15303. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires compliance with radio frequency power density standards (ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992) for the general public; therefore, the project would not have a significant Impact on the environmenL A Notice of Exemption will be filed upon final project determination. Page 2 of 2 w The following conditions have been approved for the subject project: 1. This approved permit serves as the required redevelopment and coastal development permits for the subject project The applicant has received approval to install cellular equipment within the attic space of the existing building and mount two panel antennas hidden behind two new dormer windows constructed to match existing dormer windows on the most northeasterly building of the Carlsbad Inn property located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. 2. The project shall be completed according to, and consistent with, the plans approved by the Housing and Redevelopment Director on the date noted above. The approved plans have been stamped by the Housing and Redevelopment Director and indicate the approval date of v\ /?!A]O^ 3. No signage advertising the proposed use shall be permitted on the subject building. 4. The applicant shall obtain ali appropriate building and electrical permits from the Carlsbad Building Department prior to installation of the cellular antenna facility. 5. Colors and materials used to screen panel antennas shall match colors and materials of the existing building. The panel antennas shall be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style, colors and materials of existing dormers on the building. 6. Housing and Redevelopment staff shall conduct a final inspection of the antenna array and associated screening prior to final inspection by the City Building Inspector. 7. A Knox Key Box shall be installed on the exterior of the access door in accordance with Fire Department requirements. 8. A 2:a*10BC fire extinguisher shall be required to be installed in accordance with Fire Department requirements. 9. This permit shall be subject to revocation if the applicant fails to conform to any of the above conditions of approval. Site: Carisbad Inn Cascade: SD55XR022 AUTHORIZATION In order to detemnine the viability and permit the use of a wireless antenna facility on the real property ("Property") at the address stated below, the undersigned authority hereby grants, consents, and agrees with Sprint PCS and its authorized agents (collectively "Sprint PCS") as follows: Filings. Owner or authorized agent consents that Sprint PCS may make and file applications for the proposed wireless facility on the Property to such tocal, state, and federal govemmental entities whose approval may be necessary for this type of use. Submittals and approvals include zoning applications, variances, land use descriptions, and other submittals necessary for this type of use. Owner: Print Name: Date: Carisbad Inn, LLC Property Address: 3001 Carisbad Boulevard, Carisbad, Ca 92008 Sprint PCS: Print Name: Date: Ytehs^. cxyjc -fV ^pritJ 3 E 3 Development Solutions 10680 Treena Street Suite 230 SanDiego, CA92131 Development Tel: (858) 547-0394 Fax:(858) 547-0564 Land Use Plaiming Project Management SPRINT PCS PROPOSED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION Carlsbad Inn 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. Carlsbad, CA 92008 SD55XR022 CityofCarlsbad TABLE OF CONTENTS Exhibit A. Introduction Exhibit B. Exhibit C. Exhibit D. Exhibit E. Exhibit F. Exhibit G. Exhibit H. T:7vV,;ki+ T jLvyVlUL/ll i. Exhibit J. Exhibit K. Exhibit L. Exhibit M. Exhibit N. Exhibit O. Application Environmental Impact Assessment Form Supplemental Information Project Description Notice Packet Letter of Authorization from Sprint PCS Preliminary Title Report (3) Site Specific & Surrounding Developm^ent Photographs Location Map Drawings Photo simulations FCC License All Surrounding Sites Letter of Authorization from Owner \ / , SanDiego, CA 92131 Development Tel: (858) 547-0394 E 3 Development Solutions OCT 06 2003 10680 Treena Street - -...CUOHM Solntlons Land Use Planning Prpject Management Fax: (858) 547-0564 INTRODUCTION PROPOSED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 3001 CARLSBAD BLVD., CARLSBAD, CA 92008 General Information sprint PCS operates the largest digital Personal Communication Service (PCS) wireless network in the United States. Sprint already serves the majority of the nation's metropolitan areas, including more than 4,000 cities and communities across the country. Sprint has licensed PCS coverage of nearly 16 million people in the continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In southem Califorma and, locally, in the San Diego area, Sprint's license covers over 700,000 users. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulate this license. Facility Description Sprint PCS is proposing an unmanned wireless communications facility for the building located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. The installation is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing architectural elements. The design consists of two panel antennas, one per sector, hidden behind two donner windows constmcted to match existing dormer windows on the building. One antenna will be mounted within each dormer window and both antennas will be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style and materials of existing dormers on the building. The associated equipment will consist of six equipment cabinets; two radio cabinets, two battery cabinets and two, smaller, PPC cabinets (for power and telco). The equipment will be enclosed within the building's attic space and, thus, be screened from public view. Sprint proposes a false ceiling within the attic space to conceal the coax run. The entire installation will total approximately 365 square feet. PCS Site Selection In order to meet the basic level of operational radio signal coverage for the Carlsbad area, and to comply with their FCC license. Sprint PCS radio frequency engineers have designed a network of PCS sites. Site selection criteria include, among other things; the intended service area for the PCS site, limitations imposed by surroimding topography (the ability of a particular site to "see" the proposed area and other sites in the network), successful radio testing, availability of electrical and telephone service, lease feasibility and the requirements of local pennits. Whenever feasible. Sprint PCS strives to design sites that blend with the local surroundings, utilize existing structures, and are unobtrusive to the communities that house them. As such, a communications facility at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. would be an excellent candidate because it is attached to and carefully integrated with an existuig building stmcture. In addition, other wireless carriers are already located on the building. The site is necessary to complete holes existing in Sprint's network and will provide reliable coverage for this part of Carlsbad. Conclusion The proposed facility is an ideal candidate for a telecommunications facility because it is visually compatible with the surrounding area. The design is architecturally integrated and will serve the general public. Project Description OCT 06 2003 Project Name: Carlsbad Inn; SD55XR022A '^^^^^^n^SF^^^fe^T Applicant Name: Sprint PCS Sprint PCS is proposing an unmanned wireless communications facility for the building located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. The installation is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing architectural elements. The design consists of two panel antermas, one per sector, hidden behind two dormer windows constmcted to match existing dormer windows on the building. One antenna will be mounted within each dormer window and both antennas will be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style and materials of existing dormers on the building. The associated equipment will consist of six equipment cabinets; two radio cabinets, two battery cabinets and two, smaller, PPC cabinets (for power and telco). The equipment will be enclosed within the building's attic space and, thus, be screened from public view. Sprint proposes a false ceiling within the attic space to conceal the coax run. The entire installation will total approximately 365 square feet. mBim Project Description QQf 06 2(B13 Project Name: Carlsbad Inn; SD55XR022A uQUSlNG&REOgWELOPIl/lENl OEPARTMENT Applicant Name: Sprint PCS Sprint PCS is proposing an unmanned wireless communications facility for the building located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. The installation is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing architectural elements. The design consists of two panel antennas, one per sector, hidden behind two dormer windows constmcted to match existing dormer windows on the building. One antenna will be mounted within each dormer window and both antennas will be screened by RF transparent material that will mimic the design, style and materials of existing dormers on the building. The associated equipment will consist of six equipment cabinets; two radio cabinets, two battery cabinets and two, smaller, PPC cabinets (for power and telco). The equipment will be enclosed within the building's attic space and, thus, be screened from public view. Sprint proposes a false ceiling within the attic space to conceal the coax run. The entire installation will total approximately 365 square feet. ^ E 3 Development Solutions OCT Oft 10680 Treena Street 2HBj Suite 230 HOUSili/G&p^n'^^u/ii/ SanDiego, CA 9213 Tel: (858) 547-0394 Fax: (858) 547-0564 Development Tel: (858) 547-0394 Solutions San Diego, CA 92131 ^mmmr^^ Land Use Planning Project Management SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PROPOSED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 3001 CARLSBAD BLVD., CARLSBAD, CA 92008 Visibility The proposed project has been designed so that the antennas and equipment cabinets will be completely concealed within existing or compatibly designed architectural elements of the building. As such, the installation will be completely hidden from public view. Collocation Every attempt is made to collocate with either existing wireless communications facilities or jointly on a new stmcture. The building located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. already houses an existing wireless communications facility for Nextel Wireless. As such, the building offers an excellent location for Sprint's proposed facility. Height The proposed facility is located within an Administrative Redevelopment zoning district. The height limitation for such a district is tied to the design of the proposed facility. Here the building height is 45'-2" and the dormer height is only 38'-10". As such, the design complies with the requirements ofthis district. Setbacks The proposed wireless communications facility is located on a rooftop. Both the antennas and equipment are completely contained on the rooftop behind existing architectural elements or within the building itself The proposed wireless communications facility, therefore, complies with all setback requirements. Site Selection Process Sprint PCS makes the determination to expand its Personal Communications Service (PCS) coverage in a community. Sprint engineers then prepare a preliminary network design based on characteristics of the community, available radio frequencies and wireless equipment capabilities. This network design identifies "search areas" in which PCS facilities must be located in order for the network to function as an integrated whole. Sprint conducted a thorough search for sites necessary to complete the network in this area of Carlsbad. The site located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. is the best candidate based on technological and aesthetic constraints. Existing and Proposed Sites Attached as Exhibit N is a map of existing and proposed facilities surrounding the site at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd. Description of Services Personal Communications Services is a generation of wireless technology used by Sprint PCS. By utilizing digital transmission, PCS is able to dramatically improve the quality of service for wireless consumers. Conventional analog-cellular systems do not have the advantage of speaking in the digital language of computers. This digital transmission allows PCS to outperform traditional cellular service in several ways, including: improved voice quality and consistency, increased security and privacy, feature-rich digital service choices (like voice-mail, paging, caller ID, etc), digital data capabilities (like email, facsimile, intemet access, etc.), and alpha numeric paging. Verification of Radio Frequency (RF) Compliance The proposed facility will comply with FCC guidelines for human exposure as evidenced by the RF studies that are attached as Exhibit M. These studies measure the RF levels at both the ground and actual height of the antennas.