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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
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Item no.
March 3, 2014
PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 3820
CAGLE STREET
2014-01 CUP
Sweetwater Heights Park — 3800 Block of Cagle Street
564-290-06
Martin Reeder, AICP — Principal Planner
Plancom, Inc. for Verizon Wireless
City of National City
102,366 square feet (2.35 acres)
Booth & Suarez Architects
Open Space (OS)
Adjacent Land use 1 Zoning:
North:
East:
South:
West:
Environmental review:
Residential / RS-1 (Large Lot Residential)
Residential / RS-2 (Small Lot Residential)
Vacant and Residentiai i GP-PZ (RS-2)
Residential across Cagle Street / RS-2
Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 3 Section 15303
(New Construction or Conversion of small structures)
BACKGROUND
Site characteristics
The project site is Sweetwater Heights Park, which is located on the south side of Cagle
Street, near its terminus at Plaza Bonita Center Way, in the Open! Space zone. The park
contains playground equipment and a sand area near the southwest corner, and a
basketball court on the east end of the park.
There are two existing wireless facilities located at the same site; an artificial paim tree
approved in 2002 and an artificial pine tree, which was approved in 2004. The palm tree
is 40 feet tall and is operated by Sprint. The pine tree is 55 feet tall and has two carriers
upon it — AT&T and T-Mobile. The Sprint facility is located along the north property line
and has an above -ground equipment shelter. The AT&TJT-Mobile facility has
underground equipment shelters (two vaults) and is located just south of the Sprint
facility.
Project proposal
The applicant proposes to install a 45-foot tall artificial pine tree and a 408 square -foot
equipment shelter. Tree -mounted equipment includes twelve 6-foot tall panel antennas
and a 4-foot diameter microwave dish. The new facility is proposed directly east of the
existing facilities. The tree would be located near to the artificial palm, with the
equipment shelter tucked into the east corner of the park. The shelter would be partially
underground with approximately seven feet remaining above ground. Landscaping is
proposed along the west elevation to screen the shelter from Cagle Street. The facility
also proposes to have an emergency generator in case of power failure. The generator
would be within the equipment shelter.
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 the fronds. Wiring between the tree and shelter would be placed
underground. The two existing facilities have underground shelters, which limits the
exposure of equipment. The applicant considered a vault, but ultimately opted for the
partially underground shelter citing costs and waterproofing issues. Although it may be
more consistent to also underground the shelter, there is already one facility with an
above -ground shelter (Sprint). Given that the facility is tucked into the far comer of the
park, there is less issue with regard to loss of park space.
The proposed shelter structure is larger than the existing above ground shelter on -site.
The proposed shelter is 34 feet by 12 feet in size (408 square feet). The existing Sprint
shelter is around 300 square feet, although it is higher (10-12 feet high). To enhance
the site, the applicant is proposing landscaping (palms) to screen the shelter from Cagle
Street. A condition of approval (No. 20) has been included to require that landscaping
be tall enough to screen the shelter from Cagle Street (greater than 7 feet).
The facility is also consistent with City policy related to co -location with existing
facilities. There are three other facilities in the area. The existing trees are not large
enough to accommodate another carrier's antennas without making the trees
significantly taller. However, by locating adjacent to existing facilities, there is greater
opportunity to camouflage the artificial tree with existing trees, live and artificial alike.
The facility is proposed to improve service south of State Route 54. Based on the
attached Coverage Map, the area currently has limited or weak service. The facility is
expected to generate only one to two vehicle trips per month for maintenance staff and
is unlikely to have any impacts on local traffic patterns.
Comments were received from the Building and Fire Departments 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. The Public Works/Parks Department had no comments related to the project.
Public Comment
One letter was received in response to the public notice from a nearby residential
property owner on Cagle Street across from the park. Concerns noted in the letter were
mostly related to potential hazards from radio frequency and chemicals, noting the
warning labels on existing facilities. All facilities have a label warning of chemicals in
backup batteries contained within equipment shelters. These batteries are enclosed and
out of reach of all but maintenance staff. With regard to radio frequency issues, it should
be noted that, per the 1996 Telecommunications Act, "no State or local government or
instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of
personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio
frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission's
regulations concerning such emissions."
The letter also relays safety and security concerns related to graffiti, people hiding or
involved in illegal activity in and around existing facilities. This could be addressed
through additional conditions (e.g., requiring additional lighting) at the discretion of the
Commission, although there is a standard condition related to graffiti (No. 19). An
additional concern was related to potential decreases in property values related to
pro!iferatinn of wireless facHit!eC Staff is una ere of any correlation between such
vu.uvV. V any correlation a. Iwo � between �
facilities and nearby property values.
If approved by a local jurisdiction, all wireless communications facilities must obtain all
required state and federal permits in order to operate. A Condition of Approval (No. 17)
is included requiring these permits. The facility is expected to generate only one to two
vehicle trips per month for maintenance staff and is unlikely to have any impacts on
local traffic patterns.
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. However, there is concern form
nearby residents related to facility operation, security, and loss of park space. The new
facility will help to provide coverage in an area with limited service and provide
additional reception for Verizon Wireless customers.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve 2014-01 CUP based on attached findings; or
2. Deny 2014-01 CUP based on findings to be determined by the Planning
Commission; or
3. Continue the item to a specific date.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Recommended Findings for Approval
2. Recommended Conditions of Approval
3. Location Map
4. Existing Wireless Facilities Map
5. Site Photos and Photo Simulations
6. Coverage Maps
7. Notice of Exemption
8. Public Hearing Notice (Sent to 124 property owners)
9. Public correspondence
10. Applicant's Plans (Exhibits A dated 11712014 Case File No. 2014-01 CUP)
MARTIN REEDLR, AICP
Principal Planner
BRAD RAULSTON
Executive Director
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
2014-01 CUP -- 3820 Cagle Street
1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape, since the facility,
including the artificial pine tree and shelter (408 square feet), can easily be
accommodated on the 2.35-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 45-foot artificial pine tree will adequately screen the twelve
panel antennas, and since the partially underground nature and landscaping 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
2014-01 CUP — 3820 Cagle Street
General
1. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes a wireless communications facility at 3820
Cagle Street. Except as required by conditions of approval, all plans submitted for
permits associated with the project shall conform with Exhibits A, Case File No. 2014-
01 CUP, dated 1/7/2014. 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 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 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 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
6. Plans submitted for improvements in 2013 must comply with the 2010 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, Mviechariical, and Fire 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 lona. 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").
White background with black letters.
Signage letter height — "Emergency Power" — shall be two inches tall.
Sign shall be clearly visible from the street. If the power source is inside of
the building and cannot be seen from the street, siwr: shall be p;
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a position that can be easily seen by emergency personnel on foot.
* 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 Tess 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
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 26 feet in wide shah be posted on both sides as fire lanes.
1 1 . 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 Qroject 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.
14.A permit shall be obtained from the Engineering Department for ail improvement
work within the public right-of-way, and any grading construction on private property.
Utilities
ies
15. Prior to any construction or grading activities, the applicant shall coordinate with all
utilities and City Departments with infrastructure in the area to ensure protection of
any existing utility services.
16. Gall 800-227-2600 (Underground Service Alert) for mark out prior to any digging
activities.
Planning
17.AII appropriate and required local, state and/or federal permits must be obtained prior
to operation of the wireless communications facility.
18.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.
19. 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.
20.A landscaping and underground irrigation plan shall be submitted at Building Permit
showing planting that screens the entire exposed height of the equipment shelter as
visible from Cagle Street.
21.The perrnittee 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.
22. 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.
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Wireless facilities in National City
Wireless facilities ln unincorporated area
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5,500 Wireless Communication Facilities
National City Planning Department 2012
FACILITY
AEN LOCATION PROVIDER FILE NO
1
562-.340-44 2434 Southpoet Urban Comm Rad CUP-1992-11
Radio communication facility (microwave transmitter)- 80-foot tall tower and 8-foot in diameter dish antenna
2
562 340 2E1 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 communications tower and a 270 square foot equipment enclosure adiacent to existing equipment
4
559-032-02 1215Wilson Pac Bell CUP-1995-11
Located on roof of existina buildini. PCS facility- six roof -mounted antennas and two ground -mounted equipment boxes.
5
557-410-03 1645 E Plaza Pac Bell CUP--1995-13
Located on roof of Quality Inn. PCSfacility- six panel antennas and equipment cabinet.
6
555-086-11 910 Hoover AirTouch CUP-1995-18
Located on existing building. Cellular facility- three support structures with five panel antennas each, two dish antennas
and equipment cabinet
7
556-471-24 839 National City Blvd AT&T CUP-1996-2
Located or roof of Red Lion Motel. Paging facility -four whip antennas, one global positioning satellite: antenna and
equipment cabinet.
556-471-214 801 National City Blvd Nextel CUP-1994-8
Located on root of Red Lion Hotel. ESMR facility- three whip antennas and eauipment cabinet.
556-471-24 80f Nationals City Blvd Pagenet CUP-1996-12
Located on roof of hotel. Paging_fac:l t - four antennas and eauipment cabinet one floor down from roof.
556-471-24 831 National City Blvd AT&T CUP-1999-5
Located atop Red Lion Hotel Wireless communication facility- four antennas and radio base systern.
8
554-120-30 2400 E 4th AT&T CUP-1996-4
Located on roof of Paradise Valley Hospital. Paaina facility- four whip antennas, one alobal PDaitioninasatellite antenna
and equipment cabinet.
9
559-160-13 1022 W Bay Morin GTE CUP-1996-5
Located on a 360-sa Foot building. Cellular facility- 60-foot rnonopole with twelve panel antennas.
10
563-370-3E; 3007 Highland Pac Bell CUP-1996-6
Located on existing Super Saver buildina. PCSfacility- six panel antennas and two equipment cabinets.
12
554-050-12. 303 Palm AirTouch CUP-199E-8
60-foot Nall monopole with six whip antennas, thirty directional cellular antennas, and three dishes with an eauiDmentcabinet
at base.
554-050-12 303 Palm 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
564-471-0'1 3930 Plaza Bonita Rd Nextel CUP-1997-8
Located atop Plaza Bonita sign. ES. IRfacility- nine antennas and equipment cabinet.
564471-01 3930 Plaza Bonita Rd Pac Bell CUP-1996-7
Located at p the existing Plaza Bonita sign. PCSfacility- three antennas and two eauiDmentcabinels at base of sign.
16
557-420-3(3 1640 E 12th Nextel CUP-1999-4
60-foot monayLalm al vacant commercial lot.
20
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555-082-11 111 W9th 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
555-03G-21 33C National City Blvd GTE CUP-2000-11
Located atop Ba ry heatre- Wireless care_ unication facility- twelve panel antennas and four equipment cabinets.
22
584-250-50 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 monopalm with nin . anel antennas. PCS Facility with one equipment enclosure and a GPS antenna,
32
556-473-111 242 E 8th AT&T CUP-2001-6
Located ats an existinNr. church.
34
563-370-35 3037 Highland Nextel CUP-2001-12
Located atlap Swee.twater Square. New equipment building over trash enclosure, nine panel antennas and r;ne GPS antenna.
36
563-231-36 1914 Sweetwater Cingular CUP-2002-3
Located on an existing 75 faot tall poIe s [i n for the SweetwaterTown and Country Shopping Center.
37
564-310-37 3737 Sweetwater Cingular CUP-2002-4
72 foot tall n-onapine with standard ecLuipment enclosure
39
556-101-15 241 National City Blvd Cingular CUP-2002-6
1Leanel antennas behind four new_artial parapet walls atop an existina fumiture store; four equament cabinets outside
40
558-200-24 2415 E 18th Cingular CUP-2002-13
Panel antennas located inside new liaht standards; equipment located inside existing commercial buildina
41
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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 11019 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 atc South Bay Plaza on en existing mechanical equipment screen.
51
552-283-11 2323 E Division Sprint CUP-2004-6
52
560-191-30 1701 D Ave Nextel CUP-2004-12
12 apanel anlenrias on a 57' faux broadleaf tree with 230 square foot equipment enclosure
53
551-570-207 551 N Highland Sprint CUP-2004-15
2 panel antennas in a 45' flagpole with 4 wall -mounted equipment cabinets
55
r57
563-231-39 1914 Swee'water Nextel PC Reso 20-2002
2 panel antennas in a 45' flap pole with 4 wall -mounted equipment cabinets
554-120-24 270 E 8th Cingular PC Reso 02-2001
Co-locationin 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 on exterior of self -storage building and painted to match; all equipment located inside of the
buildings
554-120-24 2701 E 8th AT&T CUP-2000-19
Located at exis;ino hurch. Antennas located in a 60-foot monument
58
558-030-30 'I035 Harbison Nextel CUP-2005-3
12 panel antenna; on a monopaim with 299 SQ.ft. equipment enclosure.
60
556-510-12 914 E 8th Cingular CUP-2005-10
12 panel antennas on 39-ft monopine with 280 sq. ft. equipment shelter
61
559-040-53 1439 Tidedanda Cingular CUP-2005-9
12 panel antennas on monopalm with associated equipment shelter
559-040-53 1415 Tidelands Nextel CUP-2000-31
40-footmonopalmwith three sectors of four antennas each and equipment shelter
53
562-200-02 2930 Highland Cingular CUP-2005-12
3 antenna: on replacement light standard with associated equipment shelter
!64
563-010-4' 2505 Highland Cricket CUP-200E-11
3 antennae. in new architectural feature of church with associated equipment
563-010-4 7 2535 Highland Sprint CUP-2002-18
Six panel e.ntennas and equipment inside a new 54 foot tall monumenticross/sign-
65
557-420-31 11030 E Plaza Cricket CUP-2006-6
3 antennas on new faux palm tree with associated equipment
557-420-3'1 1900 E Plaza Cingular CUP-2004-4
5 panel antennas in 9 new poll: sigh at Jimmy's Restaurant
67
561-222-23 1526-40 E 18th T-Mobile CUP-2006-10
12 panel antennas or a new 4.5-foot tali faux pine tree with associated equipment shelter
68
564-471-07 3030 Plaza Boni/a Rd Cingular CUP-2005-24
68
564-471.07 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd Verizon CUP-2003-13
12 panel antennas on the roof of the Plaza Bonita Mall behind a screen wall
69
559--106-1'7 520 W 20th Cricket CUP-2005-25
3 antennas on existirg self storage building painted to match with associated equipment
559•-10B-17 ,52.E W 20th Sprint CUP-2001-4
Located on existina storaae binding. Wireless communication facility- 9 antennas and equipment building.
70
554.050-15 2005 E 4th Cricket PC Reso 09-2003
3 antennas on existing light standard with associated equipment shelter _
554-050-1:5 2005 E 4th Cingular CUP-2003-5
12 panel antennas cn a replacement 100 foot light standard in ElTovon park and a 160 square foot equipment enclosure.
554-050-1;5 2005 E 4th GTE CUP-1998-4
Located in ElTovan Park. Cellular facility- 9748" monopole with twelve panel antennas, three omni antennas, and 192-sqfoot
equipment buildic L
554-050-1:3 2005 E 4th Nextel CUP-2005-15
12 panel a-tennas on a 47-foot tall faux -broadleaf awith 230 sq. ft.equipment shelter
71
564-290-06 3820 Cagle St Cricket PC RESO 10-2004
3 antennas on existieg faux pine tree with vaulted equipment shelter
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 building. and adiacent liahting 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 send equipment building
564-290-06 3820 Cagle ;it Cingular PC Reso 11-2002
Co -location on :55-foot monc2ine - additional 12 panel antennas and new 275 SQ.fi e uipment vault
72
669-060-26 5330 Boxer Rd Cricket PC RESO 32-2003
3 antennae, an existing water tower with associated equipment shelter
669-060-26 90 Boxer IRS T-Mobile CUP-2003-16
12 panel antennas or, the outside of the 0.0. Arnold water tank and a 150 square foot equipment enclosure adiacent to the tank
669-060-26 5330 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 .f.djacent
_
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
73
562-330-43 152 IN 33rd Cricket PC Reso 21-2002
3 antennas on exis-iin9 self storage within matching architectural projection with associated equipment
562-330-43 152W 33rd Sprint CUP-2002-8
12 panel antenas mounted on exterior of self -storage building and painted to match; all equipment located ins:de of the
74
555-053-17 7OC, NCB Cricket PC Reso 05-2000
3 antennas iacad€: mounted to existina hotel with associated equipmen
555•053-17 70C, NCB Metricom CUP-2000-4
Located atop Holiday Inn- Wireless communication facility with equipment cabinet.
555-053-17 700 NCB Skytel CUP-2000-30
Located atop Holiday Inn Hotel. - 8-foot whip antenna, two 4x2-foot panel antennas, and one GPS antenna with two indoor
equipment cabinets.
75
560-203-03 1800 National City Blvd Nextel CUP-2006-15
15 panel antennas behindscreen wall atop existing car dealership with associated equipment
76
561--360-35 1810E 22nd Cricket 2007-14 CUP
3 antennas on rem -a -:ion buildirJ at Las Palmas Park.
561--360-35 1820 E 22nd Sprint-Nextel CUP-2000-8
Located in Las Palmas Park. MonopLm and eauipment along with live palms.
78
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 panne; antennas.
Associated e_quptment will be ocaied in building
79
559-160-33 700 Bay Marina Dr Cleawire 2009-23 CUP
9 antennas on tower of Marina Gateway Plaza commercial building hidden behind parapet wall. 6-foot tall equiptrnant
cabinent on 'oaf below tower will be mostly covered
8O
560-151-20 142 E 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
equipmentis-:orage/trash enclosure on the ground. The B-foot tall Cupola will have a cross afixed to it in order :ID appea
as part of ties church
81
561-271-0 2005 Highland Ave Plancom 2010-31 CUP
12 antenas on a 43-foot mono -palm on eastern property line
561-271-0'. 2t05 Highland T-Mobile CUP-2003-4
12 antennas on the roof of a Highland Avenue office building
561-271-0'' 2005 Highland Cingular CUP-2006-2
12 antennas on the roof of a H!clrland Avenue office building with new cupola to match existing
82
563-184447 2009 Shelby Dr P95-025
75-foot rnoiopole and equipment building.
83
563-062-17 d ,32.4 Prospect St AT&T ZAP99-028
35-foot rno iopalm with three sector directional antenna system and equipment cabinets.
85
564-310-32 3312 Bonita Heights LaneAT&T ZAP0O-133
86
563-063-29 2563 Grove :3t AT&T MUP91-026W2
86 563-063-29 .2663 Grove St P91-026W
Monaole located aside live palm trees.
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CONDITIONAL USE PERM T FOR A
WIRELESS COMM, 1 !CATIONIS C!::TY
AT 3820 CA ;LE STREET.
CASE FILE NO.: 2014-01 CUP
APN: 564-290-06
The National City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing after the hour of 6:00
p.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, in the City Council Chambers, Civic Center, 1243
National City Boulevard, National City, California, on the proposed request. (Applicant:
Plancom Inc. for Verizon Wireless)
The project site is located in the southeast corner of Sweetwater Heights Park. The
applicant is proposing to install 12 panel antennas and a 4-foot diameter microwave
dish on a new 45-foot tall faux pine tree and construct a partially underground 416
square -foot equipment shelter.
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., March 3, 2014, who can be contacted
at 619-336-4310 or planning nationalcityca.CIov
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 Planning Commission at, or prior
to, the public hearing.
L CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BRAD RAULSTON
Executive Director
RECEIVED
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February 24, 2014
Jesus Garcia
3743 Cagle Street
National City, CA 91950
City of National City Panning a trnEtr€t
1243 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
Dear Executive Director Brad Raulston,
I am writing to inform you of the situation concerning the conditional use permit for a wireless
communications facility at 3820 Cagle street case file no.:2014-01 CUP APN: 564-290-06. I
have resided in the same home across the street from Sweetwater Heights Park for over twenty
years, and I have already seen two antennas go up, we do not want another. Those two strikes
have been too easily allowed and we will not allow a third, for the sake of our children and the
residents who visit the park.
As you might imagine, we are deeply concerned and fear the health hazards not only because of
the proposed 45' faux pine, but for the two which remain exposing visitors in the park and
residents with radio frequency energy_ A park should be a place to enjoy, a place where children
are safe, we shouldn't have to be cautioned by multiple signs stating to stay back because Radio -
frequency energy may exceed exposure limit. Also, that we are possibly being exposed to
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer. This faux tree antenna and the
partially underground 416 square ft. "equipment shelter" are not only hazardous to health, but
also cause for an unpleasant view. I am also concerned as a homeowner, not only because of
health hazards, but because value of houses in the area have a potential to decrease in value.
After all, who would want to move into a house which has several visibly fake trees with
antennas across the street from them? I am sure other homeowners in the area would agree. The
park is small enough already, and this new project would further limit the space for children to
play.
Additionally, the existing above ground equipment shelter has been used by vandals as their
hiding spot, where they use illicit drugs and graffiti the area. Furthermore, i insist that you take
this letter with all seriousness and importance_ I do plan on contacting residents in the area, the
city mayor, local news and even taking higher measures if we (residents/city) cannot meet to
accordance on the issue.
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CITY OF NATIONAL CITY - DEVELOPMENT SERV]CES DEPARTMENT
1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD., NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950
NOTICE OF EXEMPT'•.ON
TO: County Clerk
County of San Diego
P.O. Box 1750
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 260
San Diego, CA 92112
Proiect Title: 2014-01 CUP
Proiect Location: 3820 Cagle Street
Contact Person: Martin Reeder Telephone Number: (619) 336-4313
Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:
Conditional Use Permit for a wireless communications facility in an existing park. The
project will increase signal strength and service area for Cingular Wireless customers.
Applicant:
Plancom, Inc. for Verizon Wireless
302 State Place
Escondido, CA 92029
Exempt Status:
Telephone Number:
(760) 587-3003
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 the facility will occupy only a small portion of the 2.35 acre park, be
effectively screened, and will not affect use of the park facilities.
Date:
MARTIN REEDER, AICP
Principal Planner