HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-03-28 PC MINS MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. 276 Fourth Avenue
March 28, 2012 Chula Vista, California
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL / MOTION TO EXCUSE:
Members Present: Spethman, Calvo, Anaya, Moctezuma, Vinson, Felber
Member Absent: Liuag
MSC (Vinson/Moctezuma)(6-0) to excuse Cmr Liuag. Motion carried.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14, 2012
MSC (Vinson/Felber)(5-0-1-1) to approve minutes of March 14, 2012 as submitted. Motion
carried with Cmr. Moctezuma abstaining.
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS: Read into the record by Chair Spethman
ORAL COMMUNICATION: No public input
CONSENT ITEMS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Public Hearing: PCC 09-06; Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to
install, use, and maintain an unmanned Wireless
Communications Facility (WTF) consisting of twelve (12)
panel antennas mounted on a 45-ft high antenna structure
designed to resemble a palm tree (Monopalm) and
associated equipment located within the existing church
parking lot at 1265 Nolan Avenue. Applicant: Verizon
Wireless
6:13:49 PM
Background: Michael Walker reported that Verizon Wireless is proposing to construct a
wireless telecommunication facilities consisting of 12 panel antennas mounted on a 45-foot
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - March 28, 2012
high antenna structure resembling a palm tree (monopalm) and a 512 sf equipment shelter
located within the parking lot area of an existing church at 1265 Nolan Ave.
The City received a couple of comments from the public expressing concern with possible
electro-magnetic emissions and lowering of property values to due to visual impacts. Staff and
the applicant worked together in order to minimize the impacts of the facility ensuring that it is
built to comply with noise standards, City zoning and building regulations, Additionally, all
wireless telecommunication sites are required to comply with the guidelines of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 for electro-magnetic emissions, therefore, the project will not
present a health hazard to the public
Staff Recommendation: That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 09-06 approving
an unmanned Wireless Telecommunications facility located at 1265 Nolan Avenue,
Commission Discussion:
Cmr, Felber asked for clarification since the staff report mentioned that the target coverage
area for this facility would be Telegraph Canyon Rd, and L Street, which doesn't seem right
because of the distance from Nolan Ave, and the existence of other facilities already providing
coverage in that area..
Public Hearing Opened:
Shelly Kilbourn, representing Verizon Wireless addressed Cmr Felber's question and stated that
the intended coverage area for this facility is the residential area within the vicinity of Nolan
Ave. ;the coverage also extends a little beyond I-805 to the east, not Telegraph Canyon Rd and
L Street, as stated in the staff report.
Public Hearing Closed,
6:22:23 PM
MSC (Vinson/Anaya) (6-0-0-1) that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PCC 09-06
approving an unmanned Wireless Telecommunications facility located at 1265 Nolan Avenue,
Motion carried.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Halbert stated that in response to a Council Referral staff will be reporting to Council
on April 17 their recommendation regarding two issues; one is the feasibility of the formation
of community planning groups and the other is the combining of boards and commissions
Staff sees merit in merging the function of the Planning Commission and Design Review Board.
The Planning Commission will be kept informed and updated on the matter once the City
Council has had an opportunity to hear the report and make a formal directive to staff.
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COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Cmr Felber stated that as a history enthusiast he recently came across the writings from one of
the Founding Fathers, James Madison, that had bearing on the responsibility of decisions made
by the Planning Commission and recent deliberations on the down-zoning along Second
Avenue, with regard to rules ofjustice and rights of the minor party, as well as property rights
Cmr, Felber read them for the record
Chair Spethman announced that the Second Avenue down-zone would be heard at the April 3rd
City Council meeting and stated that any member of the Planning Commission can represent
themselves as a private citizen and address the City Council during the public comment period.,
6:35:27 PM
Adjournment: To a regular Planning Commission meeting on April 11, 2012.,
Respectfully submitted by,
Diana Vargas,
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Secretary to the Planning Commission