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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFindings, etcRECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 2014-01 CUP — 3820 Cagle Street 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 General 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. 3. 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 be accommodated on the 2.35-acre site, will not affect surrounding existing uses, and since the proposed artificial tree would replace an existing artificial tree. 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 requires only 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 55-foot artificial pine tree will adequately screen the proposed and relocated antennas, and since the partially underground nature and landscaping on -site will provide adequate screening of the equipment shelter from adjacent properties. 6. 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. 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. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS FOR DENIAL 2014-01 CUP — 3820 Cagle Street 1 That the proposed use is not consistent with the General Plan, since Policy OS- 5.2 strives to meet and maintain a park to population ratio of 4.75 acres per 1,000 residents — a ratio which is currently less than 3 acres per 1,000 residents — and since there are multiple General Plan policies that discourage loss of open space, which would result from an additional wireless facility in the park. 2. That the site for the proposed use is not adequate in size and shape, since the combined footprint of the three existing facilities (approximately 1,157 square feet) and the proposed 408 square -foot facility would reduce space within the 2.35-acre public park by almost two percent. 3. That the proposed use will have an adverse effect upon adjacent or abutting properties, since the new facility would exacerbate existing safety and security issues related to graffiti, loitering, and drug usage in the corner of the park where the project is proposed. 4. That the proposed use is not deemed essential and desirable to the public convenience and welfare, since it will increase the private use of a public park to the exclusion of the public and decrease useable park area for the enjoyment of the general public. 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. The artificial tree shall have the same dimensions and proportion as shown on approved 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 5. 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, Mechanical, 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 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"). • 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, a sign shall be placed in 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 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 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 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 project 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 all improvement work within the public right-of-way, and any grading construction on private property. Utilities 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. Call 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. All 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 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. 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. 23.AII proposed improvements to Sweetwater Heights Park (landscape and driveway remediation) as attached and committed to by Verizon Wireless shall be completed prior to operation of the facility.