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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC ReportTitle: - .. CA.IFORNIA I NoioNAL ctn. L- ' Rensroaa4 '� CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Item no. 5 December 2, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED ED AT 2575 E. 8T" STREET. Case File No.. 2013-26 CUP Location: Paradise Valley Manor and Health Care Center APN: 554-280-06 Staff report by: Michael Fellows — Planning Technician Applicant: Verizon Wireless Property Owner: Prime Healthcare Services Foundation Parcel size: 7.21 acres Plans prepared by: Booth & Suarez Architects Combined General Plan/ Zoning designation: Institutional (I) Adjacent Land Use i Zoning: North: Hospital Property / I F yet: Church South: Multifamily Residential across 8th Street. MXD-1 West: Hospital Parking lot I Environmental review: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 3 Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of small structures) BACKGROUND Site characteristics The project site is located at 2675 E.. 8th Street on the Paradise Valley Hospital campus in the Institutional () zone. The subject property is developed with a two-story skilled nursing facility and a parking lot. The property directly adjacent to the nursing facility slopes downward towards the interior of the lot. Project proposal The applicant proposes to install a 60-foot tall faux pine tree and an approximately 195 square -foot equipment shelter. The 11'-6" by 16'-10" shelter would be approximately 9 feet high and constructed of block. It would be built into the slope and exposed on two sides. An electrical generator would be installed on a concrete pad adjacent to the proposed equipment shelter. A chain link fence would surround the entire facility. Tree -mounted equipment includes twelve 6-foot tall panel antennas and a 4-foot diameter microwave dish. The facility is proposed approximately 55 feet to the east of the assisted living center. No additional landscaping is proposed. Analysis The proposal is a good example of a stealth facility, consistent with City policy. The antennas are proposed to project approximately three feet from the tree trunk but will be obscured by tree branches. Wiring between the tree and shelter uses an "ice bridge", which is a conduit between the two. A condition has been added to require that all wiring between the shelter and the tree trunk shall be placed underground and that the equipment shelter be finished with a materials and colors similar to the existing buildings on -site. There are a variety of tree types and heights in the area of the proposed wireless facility. The proposed 60-foot high faux pine tree is expected to fit in well with the surrounding landscaping. To be further consistent with City policy, co -location with existing facilities was researched. Based on the `search ring', the applicant has stated that there was no ability to locate on existing facilities nearby. The facility is proposed to improve service in the area surrounding the hospital_ Based on the attached Coverage Map, the area currently has limited or weak service. The facility is expected to generate enEy one to two vehice trips per month for maintenance staff and is unlikely to have any impacts on local traffic patterns. Comments were received from the Building Department and require compliance with current and new 2014 codes. Standard Conditions of Approval for wireless facilities are also included, requiring compliance with local, state, and federal codes, and that any external equipment is painted to match the surface on which it is mounted. Summary The proposed project is consistent with the Land Use Code in that it meets all applicable design requirements for wireless communication facilities. The project is considered `stealth' and blends in with existing facilities and nearby development. The new facility will help to provide coverage in an area with limited service and provide additional reception for Verizon Wireless customers. RECOMMENDATION Approve 2013-26 CUP based on attached findings. ATTACHMENTS 1. Recommended Findings for Approval 2. Recommended Conditions of Approval 3, Location Map 4. Existing Wireless Facilities Map 5. Site Photos 6. Coverage Maps 7. Notice of Exemption 8_ Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 28 property owners) 9. Applicant's Plans (Exhibit A 10/11/2013 Case File No. 2013-26 CUP) 1,4144 MiCHAEL FELLOWS BRAD MAULS T ON Planning Technician Executive Director RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 2013-26 CUP — 2575 E. Sth Street 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the facility, including the faux pine tree and shelter (195 square feet;, can easily be accommodated on the 7.21 acre site, and will not affect surrounding existing uses. 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 communications facility requires only one to two visits each month for routine maintenance, which will have a negligible effect on the adjacent developed streets. 3. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the 60-foot faux pine tree will adequately screen the twelve panel antennas, and since the landscaping and fencing on -site will provide adequate screening of the equipment shelter from adjacent properties. 4. That the proposed use is deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare, since it will improve the performance of the Verizon Wireless communications network, resulting in enhanced service for its customers. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 2013-26 CUP — 2575 E. 8th Street General 1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes a wireless communications facility at 2575 E. 8th Street. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted for permits associated with the project shall conform with Exhibits A and B. Case File No. 2013- 26 CUP, dated 10/10/2013. Any additional antennas or facilities must be in substantial conformance with the design for installation shown on these plans. 2. Before this Conditional Use Permit shall become effective, the applicant and the property owner both shail 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 Department 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 the Conditional Use Permit are binding an 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 Executive Director prior to recordation. 3. Within four (4) days of approval, pursuant to Fish and Game Code 711.4 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 753.5, the applicant shall pay all necessary environmental filing fees for the San Diego County Clerk. Checks shall be made payable to the County Clerk and submitted to the National City Planning Department. 4. 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 18.12.040 of the Municipal Code. Building/Fire 5, Plans submitted for improvements in 2013 must comply with the 201U edition of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fire Codes. If submitted in 2014, plans submitted for improvements must comply with the 2013 edition of the California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical; and Fire Codes. Engineering 5. The Priority Project Applicability checklist for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is required to be completed and submitted to the Engineering Department. The checklist will be required when a project site is submitted for review of the City Departments. The checklist is available at the Engineering Departrnent. If it is determined that the project is subject to the "Priority Project Permanent Storm Water BMP Requirements" and the City of National City Storm Water Best Management Practices of the Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Program (JURMP) approved Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) documentation will be required prior to issuance of an applicable engineering permit. The SUSMP shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer. 7. The Best Management ent Practices (BMPs) for the maintenance of the proposed construction shall be undertaken in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) regulations which may require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project. An approved SWPPP will be required prior to issuing of a construction permit. 8. A permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department for all improvement +pork within the public right-of-way, and any grading construction- an private property. Utilities 9. Prior to any construction or grading activities, the applicant shall coordinate with all utilities with infrastructure in the area to ensure protection of any existing utility services. 10. CaII 800-227-2600 (Underground Service Alert) for mark out prior to any digging activities. Planning 11. All appropriate and required local, state and/or federal permits must be obtained prior to operation of the wireless communications facility. 12. The chain Zink fence shall incorporate vinyl slats in order screen the equipment shelter and generator. 13. The exterior material and colors of the equipment shelter must match the existing buildings. 14.AII exterior equipment (e.g., RRU units, GPS antennas, microwave dish antenna, panel antennas) shall be painted to match the surface on which it is mounted. 15. Exterior walls of buildings/poles to a height of not less than 6 feet shall be treated with a graffiti resistant coating subject to approval from the Building Official. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours of its observance. 6.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 either or both the applicant and 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. 17.The applicant or operator shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of any antennas, equipment or facilities that are abandoned, decommissioned, or become obsolete within six (6) months of discontinuance. +"n \i j `51 1W� -f 4 70 ' -`" s 12 .\ 39 7 i 44 Y-l6 •..�'�•F, tJ 5rS It 1 ~ " 80 i 52 », r'.:r • 8 1�+ ti ' • 1.4 644+ \+ids "` +3410 l ` \i\5E! Y.,....�. , HOT' ��-'. , "' Feet 1,375 2,750 5,500 71 `) 22 . 37A iC" -tL \ 14 83 \.4 a Wireless facilities in National City Wireless facilities in unincorporated area Wireless Communication Facilities National City Planning Department 2012 FACILITY 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 APN LOCATION PROVIDER FILE NO 562-340-44 2434 Southport Urban Comm Rad CUP-1992-11 Radio communication facility Iwnlarowave transmitter)- 80-foot tall tower and 8-foot in diameter dish antenna 562. 340 2.6 300 W 28th AirTouch CDC Reso 94-28 75-foot monopole with three sector antennas and 450-sa foot eauipment buildina. 562-340-26 300 W 28th Nextel CUP-2003-30 12 antennae on existing cornmunicatsons tower and a 270 square foot equipment enclosure adiacent to existing equipment 559-032-02 1215 Wilson Pac Bell CUP-1995-11 Located on r::of of existina building. PCS facility- six roof -mounted antennas and two ground -mounted equipment boxes. 557-410-03 1645 E Plaza Pac Bell CUP--1995-13 Located on roof of Quality Inn. PCSfacility- six panel antennas and equipment cabinet 555-086-11 910 Hoover AirTouch CUP-1995-18 Located on existing building. Cellu'ar facility- three support structures with five panel antennas each, taro dish antennas and eaupment cabinet 556-471-24 801 National City Blvd AT&T CUP-1996-2 Located on roof of Red Lion Hotel. Paging facility- four whip antennas, one global positioning satellite antenna and equirent cabinet. _ 556-471-24 801 National City Blvd Nextel CUP-1994-8 Located on roof of Red Lion Hotel. ESMR Facility- three whip antennas and eauipment cabinet. 556-411-24 831 National City i3Ivd Pagenet CUP-1996-12 Located on roof of hotel. Pagingfacility- four antennas and eauipment cabinet one floor down from roof. 556-471-24 801 National City Blvd AT&T CUP-1999-5 Located atop Red Lion Hotel. VVircle! s communication facility- four antennas and radio base system. - 554-12.0-30 2400 E 4th AT&T CUP-1996-4 Located on roof of Paradise Valley Hospital. Paaina facility- four whip antennas, one alobal POsitioninasatellite antenna and ec ul ipnient cabinet. 559-160-13 1022 W Bay Mlarin GTE CUP-1996-5 Located on a 360-sa foot building. Cellular facility- 60-foot monopole with twelve panel antennas. 563-370-36 3007 Highland Pac Bell CUP-1996-6 Located on existing Super Saver buildina. PCSfacility- six panel antennas and two equipment cabinets. 554-050-12 303 Palm AirTouch CUP-1996-8 60-foot hiah monopole with six whip antennas, thirty directional cellular antennas, and three dishes with an eauiDmentcabinet at base. 554-050-12 303 Palm Jm� Sprint PCS CUP-2001-10 Located on National Guard Armory property. PCSfacility six antennas in three 40-foot flag poles, one GPS antenna and a new equipment building. 14 564-471-01 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd Nextel CUP-1997-8 Located atop Plaza Bonita siaa. ESMRfacility- nine antennas and equipment cabinet. 564.471-01 3030 Plazas Bonita Rd Pac Bell CUP-1996-7 Located ate? the existing Plaza Bonita sign- PCSfacility- three antennas and two eauiDmentcabinets at base of si. n. 16 557-420-36 1840 E 12th Nextel CUP-1999-4 20 555-082.-11 111 W 9th Sprint CUP-2000-9 Located atop 2-story Sid's Carnet Barn warehouse. Wireless communication facility- twelve wireless panel antennas and 4-inch GPS antenna. 21 555-030-21 330 National City Blvd GTE CUP-2000-11 Located atop BayTheatre. Wireless communication facility- twelve panel antennas arid four equipment cabinets. 22 564 250-50 2435 Sweetwater Sprint CUP-2000-14 Located at Sweetwater Inn. Global Positioning System with nine panel antennas. 30 557-420-36 1905 E Plaza Sprint PCS CUP-2001-3 53 foot tall rnonopalm with nine panel antennas. PCS Facility with one equipment enclosure and a GPS antenna. 32 556-473-18 242 E 8th AT&T CUP-2001-6 Located atop an existing church. 34 563-370-35 3007 Highland Nextel CUP-2001-12 Located ato Sweetwater Square. New equipment building over trash enclosure, nine panel antennas and one GPS antenna. 36 563-231-38 1£14 Sweetwater Cingular CUP-2002-3 Located on an_ex_isting 75 foot tell pole sign for the SweetwaterTown and Country Shopping Center. �� - 37 564-3'.0-37- 3737 Sweetwater Cingular CUP-2002-4 72 foot tall monopine with standard c:guipment enclosure 39 556-101-15 241 National City Blvd Cingular CUP-2002-6 12 panel antennas behind four new partial parapet walls atop an existina fumiture store; four equipment cabinets outside 40 558-200-24 2415 E 18th Cingular CUP-2002-13 Panel antennas located inside new liaht standards; equpment located inside existing commercial buildina 41 556-354-13 716 Highland AT&T CUP-2002-14 Six facade mounted panel antennas with equipment on roof of PacBell switching station. Equipment screened to match existing. 44 556-590-61 1019 Highland Sprint PCS CUP-2002-24 6 panel antennas in a new monument sign in the South Bay Plaza shopping center 556-590-61 1019 Highland Cingular CUP-2002-2 Located atop South Bay Plaza an an existing mechanical equipment screen. 51 552-283-11 2323 E Division Sprint CUP-2004-6 3 panelantc.nnasina 9x10x16 roof-mountedcupola 52 560-191-30 1701laAve Nextel CUP-2004-12 1?janel antennas an a 57' faux broadleaf tree with 230 s+uare foot equipment enclosure 53 5!31-570-20 51 N Highland Sprint CUP-2004-15 55 563-231-39 1914 Sweetwater Nextel PC Reso 20-2002 2 panel antennas in a 45' flagpole with 4 wall -mounted equipment cabinets 57 554-120-24 2701 E 8th Cingular PC Reso 02-2001 Co-tocationin churchspire-3 antennas; within existing architectural feature 554-120-24 2701 E 8th T-Mobile CUP-2000-19 Located at existing church. Antennas located in a GO-footmonument. 554-120-24 2701 E 8th Sprint CUP-2000-27 12 panel antennas mounted can exterior of self -storage building and painted to match; all equipment Ioc:ated inside of the buildin s 554-120-24 2701 E 8th AT&T CUP-2000-19 Located at existing church. Antenras located in a 60-foot monument 58 558-030-30 11535 Harbison Nextel CUP-2005-3 12 panel antennas on a monopalm with 299 SQ.t equipment enclosure. 60 556-510-12 914 E 8th Cingular CUP-2005-10 61 559-040-53 14.39 Tidelands Cingular CUP-2005-9 12 29nel antennas on monopalm with associated equipment shelter 559-040-53 1445 Tidelands Nextel CUP-2000-31 40-footmonopalmwith three sec'o,-s of four antennas each and equipment shelter 63 562-200-02 2900 Highland Cingular CUP-2005-12 64 563-010-47 2605 Highland Cricket CUP-2006-11 3 antennas in new architectural feature of church with associated equipment 563-010-47 2605 Highland Sprint CUP-2002-18 Six_panelantennas and equipment inside a new 54 foot tall monument/cross/sign. 65 557-420-31 1900 E Plaza Cricket CUP-2006-6 3 antennas on new faux palm tree with associated equipment 557-420-31 1900 E Plaza Cingular CUP-2004-4 67 561-222-23 1526-40 E 18th T-Mobile CUP-2006-10 12 antennas on a new 45-foot tall faux pine tree with associated equipment shelter panel 68 564-471-07 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd Cingular CUP-2005-24 12 antennas facade mounted to new rooftop enclosure that will house equipment 58 69 70 71 72 73 564-471-07 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd Verizon CUP-2003-13 11panel antennas on the roof of the Plaza Bonita Mall behind a screen wall 559-106-17 525 W 20th Cricket CUP-2005-25 3 antennas on existing self storaaebeading painted to match with associated equipment 559-106-17 525 WI 20th Sprint CUP-2001-4 Located on cxistina storage buildinc&. wireless communication facility- 9 antennas and equpment buildin3c. 554-050-15 2005 E 4th Cricket PC Reso 09-2003 3 antennas on existing light standard with associated equipment shelter 554-050-15 2005 E 4th Cingular CUP-2003-5 12 panel antennas on a replacement 100 foot light standard in ElTovon park and a 160 square foot equipment enclosure. 554-050-15 2005 E 4th GTE CUP-1998-4 Located in EITovon Park. Cellular facility- 97'8" monopole with twelve panel antennas, three omni antennas, and 192-sqfoot equipment buildin . 554-050-15 2005 E 4th Nextel CUP-2005-15 12 panel antennas on a 47-foot tall faux -broadleaf awith 230 sq. ft.equipment shelter 564-290-06 3820 Cagle St Cricket PC RESO 10-2004 3 antennas on existin fg aux tree with vaulted equipment shelter Caine 564-290-06 3820 Cagle St Sprint CUP-2001-2 Located at Sweetwater Heights Centennial Park. Wireless communication facility- 35-foot pole with six antennas, equipment buildinnand adiacent iiahiinn for the park. 564-290-06 3820 Cagle St T-Mobile CUP-2004-3 Located at Sweetwater Heights Centennial Park. Wireless communication facility- 55-foot monopine with twelve panel antennas andequipment building 564-290-06 3t20 Cagle St Cingular PC Reso 11-2002 Co -location on 55-foot monopine - additional 12 panel antennas and new 275 SQ.ft. equipment vault 669-060-26 51100 Boxer Rd Cricket PC RESO 32-2003 3 antennas on existinc water tower with associated equipment shelter 669-060-26 5800 Boxer Rd T-Mobile CUP-2003-16 12 antennas on the outside of the 0.0. Arnold water tank and a 150 square foot equipment enclosure adiacent to the tank panel 669-060-26 5000 Boxer Rd Sprint PC Reso 32-2003 6_panel antennas on the outside of the 0.0. Arnold water tank and a 360 square foot equipment enclosure adjacent 669-060-26 5800 Boxer Rd Cingular CUP-2005-21 12 panel antennas on the outside of the 0.0. Arnold water tank and a 520 square foot equipment enclosure adjacent _ 562-330-43 152 W 33rd Cricket PC Reso 21-2002 3 antennas on existing self s;tora a within matching architectural projection with associated equipment 562.3:30-43 152 W 33rc1 Sprint CUP-2002-8 12panel arrtenas mounted on exterior of self -storage building and painted to match; all equipment located inside of the _ 74 75 76 78 79 80 81 82 83 85 86 555-053-17 700 NCB Cricket PC Reso 05-2000 3 antennas facade mounted to existina hotel with associated equipmen 555-053-17 700 NCB Metricom CUP-2000-4 Located atop Holiday Inn. Wireless communication facility with equipment cabinet. 555-053-17 70D NCB Skytel CUP-2000-30 Located atop Holiday Inn Hotel. - 3-foot whip antenna, two 4x2-foot panel antennas, and one GPS antenna with two indoor equipment cabinets. 560-203-03 1800 National City Blvd Nextel CUP-2006-15 15panel antennas behindscrecn wall atop existing car dealership with associated equipment 561-360-35 1810 E 22nd Cricket 2007-14 CUP 3 antennas on recration buildinij Las Palmas Park 561-360-35 1820 E 22nd Sprint-Nextel CUP-2000-8 Located in Las Palmas Park. Monopalm and eauipment along with live palms. 560-143-36 1703 Hoover Cleawire 2009-22 CUP 9 antennas located on 3 different locations on industrial/ warehouse building. Each location will have 2 pannel antennas_ Associated equiptment will be Located in building 559-160-33 700 E3ay Marina Dr Cleawire 2009-23 CUP 9 antennas on tower of Marina Gateway Plaza commercial building hidden behind parapet wall. 6-foot tail equkptmant cabinent on roof below tower will be mostly covered 560-151-20 142E 16th AT&T 2010-11 CUP 6 panel antennas and RF transparent cupola atop National City Ministry Church, as well as a 330 sq ft equipment/storage/trash enclosure on the ground. The 8-foot tall Cupola will have a cross afixed to it in order to appea as pare: of the church 561-271-01 2006 Highland Ave Plancom 2010-31 CUP 12 ante.nas on a43-foot mono -palm on eastern property line 561-271-01 2005iHighland T-Mobile CUP-2003-4 12 antannaas on the roof of a Highland Avenue office building - —, 561-271-01 2(,105 Highland Cingular CUP-2006-2 12 antennas on the roof of a Highland Avenue office building with new cupola to match existing 563-184-47 2909 Shelby Dr P95-025 75.foot monr. ole and equipment building 563-062-17 2524 Prospect St AT&T ZAP99-026 35-foot monopalm with three sector directional antenna system and equipment cabinets. 564-3'10-32 3312 Bonita Heights Lane AT&T ZAP00-133 563-0(33-29 2663 Grove St AT&T MUP91-026W2 563-063-29 _ -- 2533 Grave St P91-026W Mono1ole located aside live palm trees. 86 till f N OOb'I51 4,N 1- Looking West at Site from access 3 -Looking Northwest at property Looking East from site - Looking West from site 5 - Looking South from Site 9 - Looking South at equipment & generator:snte wirr 10 - Looking Northwest to faux tree location (close-up) SeaLJon: SD LTE 09292013 User: zellmii Wed Od 310:23:72013 Default Square Datum: NAUd3 Cen Th r Lac 32-40-52.47 N Center Lan: 117-0443.71 W Cella LN: Call Name ad_light_duly_foed ® aNCllal_r03d ■ major highway 0 collector road • aecandary_highway LTE PERD 7CL Clr: RSRP (dBm) L] %=-75 ❑ '= -85 E7 >=-95 NJ 9-.105 Scale: 1.24000 Gnavireiess GeOPlan v6.5.2 Prop0ulaly and Cnnfuiendal �^ } l i -loUrt r- (4 r l t%:=fit kiiii.e00110 ...mop' 4.114Trh oli0111111,aa 44111°'-'. 7111.1111CVIA With Site Sraion: 5E LTE_08292013 tJeer. aellmll Wed OC1 0 1021:09 2013 Datum: Square Datum'. 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The project will increase signal strength and service area for Verizon Wireless customers. Applicant: Telephone Number: Lisa Mercurio for Verizon Wireless (858) 248-2461 15505 Sand Canyon Avenue Irvine, CA 926618 Exempt Status: Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 3 Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of small structures) Reasons why project is exempt: There is no possibility that the proposed use will have a significant impact on the environment since wireless telecommunications facility will occupy only a small portion of the 7.2 acre property, will be effectively screened, and will not affect use of the property. Date: MICHAEL FELLOWS Planning Technician DATIONitut env rc o CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 2575 E8TH STREET. CASE FILE NO.: 2013-26 CUP APN: 554-280-06 The National City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2013, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243 National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant: Venzon Wireless) The applicant proposes a new wireless telecommunications facility with a 60-foot tall, faux pine tree that includes 12 panel antennas and a microwave dish. A concrete block enclosure (195 square feet) would house associated equipment. Information is available for review at the City's Planning Department, Civic Center. Members of the public are invited to comment. Written comments should be received by the Planning Division on or before 12.00 p.m., December 2, 2013, who can be contacted at 619-336-4310 or planninq[anationalcityca.gov If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Panning Commission at, or prior to, the public nearing. NATIONAL CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT BRAD RAULSTON L-/1y Wu ll YV Director