HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC ResoRESOLUTION NO. 4-2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
WIRELESS COSvMMUNICAT!ONS FACILITY
LOCATED AT 2135 NATIONAL CITY BLVD.
APPLICANT: VERIZON WIRELESS
CASE FILE NO. 2013-31 CUP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of National City considered a
Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility located at 2135 National
City Blvd., at a duly advertised public hearings held on March 3, 2014, at which time
oral and documentary evidence was presented; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearings the Planning Commission considered the
staff report contained in Case File No. 2013-31 CUP 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 March 3, 2014, support the following findings:
1. That the proposed use is allowable within the applicable zoning district pursuant
to a conditional use permit and complies with all other applicable provisions of
the Land Use Code, since a wireless communications facility is a conditionally -
permitted use in the OS zone.
2. That the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plans, since Policy E-3.3 of the Genera! Plan is to increase access to
wireless Internet connections, computers, and other forms of communication
technology, and since no Specific Plans exist in this area.
That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the facility,
can be accommodated on the 0.15 acre site without reducing parking beyond the
minimum requirement.
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4. 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 requiresonly
one to two visits each month for routine maintenance, which will have a negligible
effect on the adjacent developed streets.
5. That the proposed use will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting
properties, since the facility will adequately screen the twelve panel antennas and
associated equipment from adjacent properties.
That the prcpcs use is deemed essential and desirable to the public
convenience and welfare, since it will improve the perfor¢ance of the Verizon
Wireless communications network, resulting in enhanced service for its customers.
7 That the proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, since staff has already determined that the proposed
use is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Class 3
Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), for which a
Notice of Exemption will be filed subsequent to approval of this Conditional Use
Permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit is
approved subject to the following conditions:
General
1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes a wireless communications facility at 2135
National City Blvd. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted
for permits associated with the project shall conform with Exhibits A -Revised and B-
Revised dated 1/21/2014 Case File No. 2013-31 CUP. 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 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 aiso 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 Cuntlntoraai Use Permit are binding on ail 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
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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
5. Plans submitted for improvements must comply with the 2013 edition of the California
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes.
Fire
6. Plans submitted for improvements must comply with the current editions of the
California Fire Code (CFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
7. Emergency Shutdown procedures shall be posted in conspicuous area of
emergency generator "EMERGENCY POWER". All Emergency Power signs shall be
of .080 gauge aluminum. All signs shall be 10 inches wide and 12 inches long. All
signs shall have Type IV high intensity prismatic sheeting (H.I.P.), reflective in
nature. Protective overlay film shall be required on sign (P.O.F.). Color of sign shall
be white background with black letters. Sign shall describe all additional power
shutdowns in clear map form. Map shall describe present position ("You Are Here").
O White background with black letters.
• Signage letter height — "Emergency Power" — shall be two inches tali.
• Sign shall be clearly visible from the street. If the power source is inside of
the building and cannot be seen from the street, a sign shall be placed in
a position that can be easily seen by emergency personnel on foot.
O Please contact the National City Fire Department for requirements. A
detailed plan shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval and final
field placement.
8. A 704 diamond shall be placed in conspicuous area to identify fuel and battery
hazards.
9. Fire department access roads shall meet the requirements of the California Fire
Code (current edition) Chapter 5 and Appendix D and 503.1.1 Access Roads.
Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible
to Fire Department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road
with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting
the imposed load of a fire apparatus weighing at least 75, 0000 pounds. Fire
Department access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet
for emergency vehicle travel. Where required by the fire code official, approved
signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING -
FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads
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or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles.
10. Roads or alleys 20 to 20 feet in wide shall be posted on both sides as fire lanes.
11. The National City Fire Department shall be involved with all fire inspections for this
site. Rough inspections of all phases of work are required.
Engineering
12.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 prui eLt site is
submitted for review of the City Departments. The checklist is available at the
Engineering Department. 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.
13.The Best Management 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.
Utilities
14. 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.
16. Call 800-227-2600 (Underground Service Alert) for mark out prior to any digging
activities.
Planning
16.AII appropriate and required local, state and/or federal permits must be obtained prior
to operation of the wireless comrnunications facility.
17.Any equipment visible to the exterior of the facility shall be painted to match the
surface on which it is mounted.
18. The permitlee 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-iocating 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.
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19. 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.
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
March 3, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES: Garcia, Baca, Bush, Pruitt, Flores, Dela Paz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Alvarado
ABSTAIN: None
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CHAIRPERSON
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