HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 16-2000, CUP-2000-8RESOLUTION NO. 16-2000
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
AT LAS PALMAS PARK.
APPLICANT: TIM KOLSET, WFI.
CASE FILE NO. CUP-2000-8
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a
Conditional Use Permit application to allow wireless communications facilities at Las Palmas
Park at a duly advertised public hearing held on August 7, 2000, at which time oral and
documentary evidence was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing the Planning Commission considered the staff report
contained in Case File No. CUP-2000-8 which is maintained by the City and incorporated herein
by reference along with evidence and testimony at said hearing; and,
WHEREAS, this action is taken pursuant to all applicable procedures required by State
law and City law; and,
WHEREAS, the action recited herein is found to be essential for the preservation of
public health, safety, and general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
National City, California, that the testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission
at the public hearing held on August 7, 2000, support the following findings:
1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the site
contains the area necessary to contain the proposed wireless equipment and
additional landscaping.
2. That the site has sufficient access to streets and highways that are adequate in width
and pavement type to carry the volume and type of traffic generated by the proposed
use, since the unmanned wireless facility is located on a collector street and will
generate little new traffic.
3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting
properties, since the proposed equipment building will be concealed behind an
existing structure and since the wireless antennas will be constructed such that they
will not be visible to the casual observer.
4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience
and welfare, since the facility will enhance the availability of wireless
communication channels.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit is approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Plans submitted with any application for a building permit must comply with the 1998
California Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes.
2. Sprint and WFI shall obtain an approved lease agreement with the City of National City
prior to any construction of wireless facilities.
3. Exterior walls of the equipment building and the base of the monopalm up to a height of
twenty feet shall be treated with "Graffiti Melt Coating" manufactured by Genesis Coatings,
Inc. A similar product may be used, subject to approval from the Building and Safety
Director. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of its observance.
4. The permittee shall not object to co -locating additional facilities of other communication
companies and sharing the project site, provided such shared use does not result in
substantial technical or quality -of -service impairment for the permitted use. In the event a
dispute arises with regard to co -locating with other existing or potential users, the City may
require a third party technical study at the expense of the applicant and/or the complaining
user. This condition in no way obligates the City to approve any co -location proposal if it is
determined by the City not to be desirable in a specific case. Except as required by
conditions of approval, development plans shall be submitted for review and approval by
the Planning Director in conformance with Exhibit A -Revised, case file no. CUP-2000-8,
dated July 25, 2000.
5. Before this Conditional Use Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property
owner both shall sign and have notarized an Acceptance Form, provided by the Planning
Department, acknowledging and accepting all conditions imposed upon the approval of this
permit. Failure to return the signed and notarized Acceptance Form within 30 days of its
receipt shall automatically terminate the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant shall also
submit evidence to the satisfaction of the Planning Director that a Notice of Restriction on
Real Property is recorded with the County Recorder. The applicant shall pay necessary
recording fees to the County. The Notice of Restriction shall provide information that
conditions imposed by approval of Conditional Use Permit are binding on all present or
future interest holders or estate holders of the property. The Notice of Restriction shall be
approved as to form by the City Attorney and signed by the Planning Director prior to
recordation.
6. Use authorized by this Conditional Use Permit shall be limited to wireless communication
facilities in conformance with Exhibit A -Revised, case file no. CUP-2000-8, dated Jul. 25,
2000.
7. This permit shall become null and void if not exercised within one year after adoption of the
resolution of approval unless extended according to procedures specified in Section
18.116.190 of the Municipal Code.
8. The proposed equipment structure shall have a smooth concrete finish to match the
pedestrian ramp and shall be enclosed with a roof.
9. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for the approval of the Planning Director.
Landscaping shall include one date palm of a minimum 30-foot height and one date palm of
a minimum 45-foot height at the time of planting to match the appearance of the proposed
monopalm structure. The applicant shall maintain the palms to the satisfaction of the Parks
and Recreation Department when they exceed 50 feet in height.
10. Any antennas, equipment or facilities that become obsolete shall be removed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be transmitted forthwith to the
applicant and to the City Council.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective and final on the day
following the City Council meeting where the Planning Commission resolution is set for review, unless
an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m. on the day of that City Council
meeting. The City Council may, at that meeting, appeal the decision of the Planning Commission and
set the matter for public hearing.
CERTIFICATION:
This certifies that the Resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission at their meeting of August
21, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Ungab, Godshalk, Baca, Martinelli
NAYS:
ABSENT: Parra, Detzer
ABSTAIN: Valderrama
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CHAIRMAN