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' Recording requested 18 3 1 OFFICIAL RECORDS
by: SAN DIEGO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
City of Chula Vista GREGORY J. SMITH, COUNTY RECORDER
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City Clerk's Office
City of Chula Vista 2ooo-oo56424
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Chula Vista, CA 91912
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RESOLUTION NO. 19721
RESOLUTION NO. 19721
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
PCC-00-08, TO GTE WORLDWIDE TELECOMMLrNICATION
SERVICES TO CONSTRUCT AN UNMANNED CELLULAR
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 700 EAST NAPLES
STREET
A. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel which is the subject matter of this resolution is represented in
Exhibit "A,' incorporated herein by this reference, a copy of which is on file in the office of
th: City Clerk and for the purpose of general description is located at Veteran's Home of
California at Chula Vista, 700 East Naples Street ("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, on August 31, 1999, a duly verified application for a conditional use
permit (PCC-00-08) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning Division by GTE
Worldwide Telecommunications (Applicant); and
3. Project Description; Application for Conditional Use Permit
WHEREAS, Applicant requests permission to construct an unmanned cellular
communications facility consisting ofa 31-foot high monopole. The facility will consist of
one monopole with two panel directional antennas, with a 200 square foot equipment building
on the Project Site; and
4. Planning Commission Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission scheduled and advertised a public hearing on
tee Project for November 17, 1999, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission meeting of November 17, 1999 considered a
metion to support staff's recommendation for the monopole; and
5. City Council Record of Application
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the Project was held before
the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on December 14, 1999, to receive the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard to
same.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find, determine
and resolve as follows:
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B. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning Commission
at their public hearing on this project held on November 17, 1999 and the minutes and resolution
resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding.
C. ENVIRON1VIENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that the project is a Class 1
Categorical Exemption from environmental review pursuant to § 15303 and § 15311 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
D. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that the environmental determination of the Environmental
Review Coordinator was reached in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, the State ErR. Guidelines, and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of
Chula Vista.
E. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by the
City's rules and regulations for the issuance of conditional use permits, as herein below set forth, and
sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated finding to be made.
1. That the proposed use at the location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or
facility which will contribute to the general well being of the neighborhood or the
community.
The proposed cellular facility is necessary to provide and maintain a quality cellular
phone system in eastern Chula Vista, specifically providing service for the Telegraph
Canyon Road area near 1-805. The cellular facility will contribute to the general well
being of the community by facilitating telephonic communication in the area
surrounding said facility.
2. That such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental
to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity
or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
According to study submitted by the applicant, cellular communications operate on
low-power radio waves. Emissions from cellular antennas have been shown to be
below any levels that would cause hazardous biological effects. In addition, cellular
antenna emissions are so far below all recognized safety standards that they constitute
no hazard to public health or safety. The project has been conditioned that the
applicant prove compliance with the accepted ANSI standards for emissions control. -'
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3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in the
code for such use.
Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-08 requires the permittee to comply with all the
applicable regulations and standards specified in the Municipal Code for such use.
The conditioning of PCC-00-08 is approximately proportional both in nature and
extent to the impact created by the proposed development in that the conditions
imposed are directly related to and are of a nature and scope related to the size and
impact of the project.
4. That the granting of this conditional use permit will not adversely affect the general
plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
The granting of PCC-00-08 will not adversely affect the Chula Vista General Plan in
that said project is proposed to be built on a public/quasi-public site. The site is
surrounded by residential, commercial and public/quasi uses, said uses conforming
with the General Plan.
F. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The City Council hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-08 subject to the following
conditions whereby the applicant and/or property owner shall:
1. Construct the Project as described in the application (including installing landscaping
in accordance with Plans No. PCC-00-08), except as modified herein to allow for the
monopole design, storage/equipment building and emergency geuerator.
2, The monopole shall maintain a design and color that is similar to other light poles on
the Veteran's Home site.
3. Applicant shall cooperate in good faith with other communications companies in co-
locating additional antenna on pole structures and/or on the tops of buildings,
provided said co-locates have received a conditional use permit for such use at said
site from the City. Permittee shall exercise good faith in co-locating with other
communications companies and sharing the permitted site, provided such shared use
does not give rise to a substantial technical level- or quality-of-service impairment of
the permitted use (as opposed to a competitive conflict or financial burden). In the
event a dispute arises as to whether permittee has exercised good faith in
accommodating other users, the City may require a third party technical study at the
expense of either or both the permittee and applicant.
4. Comply with ANSI standards for EMF emissions. Within six (6) months of the
Building Division final inspection of the project, the Applicant shall submit a project
implementation report to the Director of Planning and Building which provides
cumulative field measurements of radio frequency (EMF) power densities of all
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antennas installed at subject site. The report shall quantify the EMF emissions and
compare the results with currently accepted ANSI standards. Said report shall
subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building for
consistency with the project proposal report and the accepted ANSI standards. If on
review the City in its discretion finds that the Project does not meet ANSI standards,
the City may revoke or modify this conditional use pertnit.
5. Ensure that the project does not cause localized interference with reception of area
television or radio broadcasts. If on review the City, in its discretion, finds that the
project interferes with such reception, the City may revoke or modify the conditional
use pertnit.
6. Upon completion of construction, provide one 2A: 10BC fire extinguisher at a location
satisfactory to the Fire Marshal.
7. Obtain all necessary permits froln the Chula Vista Building Department and Fire
Department.
8. The applicant shall use anti-graffiti paint for the equipment building.
9. Comply with the City's Municipal Code noise standards. Within three (3) months of
the Building Division's final inspection, the applicant shall submit a report to the
Director of Planning and Building which provides cumulative field ~neasurements of
facility noises. The report shall quantify the levels and compare the results with
current standard specified in the Municipal Code for residential uses. S~id report shall
be subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building for
consi31ency with the project proposal dated August 31, 1999, and Municipal Code
noise standards. If on review the City finds that the project does not meet the
Municipal Code noise standards, the City may revoke or modify the permit.
10. This Conditional Use Permit services a defined service radius as identified in the
development application submittal for PCC-00-08 and identified as "GTE Wireless-
Telegraph Canyon - Coverage Area - Figure 8." If the Applicant requests a second
tower within the same service radius, the Applicant shall be required to amend this
Conditional Use Permit.
11. This permit shall be subject to any and all new, modified or deleted conditions
imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental interest
related to health, safety or welfare which the City shall impose after advance written
notice to the Permittee and after the City has given to the Permittee the right to be
heard with regard thereto. However, the City, in exercising this reserved
right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive Permittee of a
substantial revenue source which the Perlnittee can not, in the normal operation of the
use permitted, be expected to economically recover.
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.- 12. This conditional use permit shall become void and ineffective if not utilized or
extended within one year from the effective date thereof, in accordance with Section
19.14.260 of the Municipal Code.
13. The Applicant shall remove the monopole and return the site back to its original
condition within ninety (90) days of cessation of use of the monopole.
14. Applicant/operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives,
from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs,
including court costs and attorney's fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the
City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of this
Conditional Use Permit, (b) City' s approval or issoance of any other permit or action,
whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated
herein, and (c) Applicant' s installation and operation of the facility permitted hereby,
including, without limitation, any and all liabilities arising from the emission by the
facility of electromagnetic fields or other energy waves or emissions.
Applicant/operator shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing
acopy ofthis Conditional UsePennit where indicated, below. Applicant's/operator's
compliance with this provision is an express condition of this Conditional Use Permit
and this provision shall be binding on any and all of Applicant's/operator's successors
and assigns.
1. Project site shall be inspected six months subsequent to the issuance of
building permits to check conformance with project plans and conditions of
x approval.
2. Project site shall be regularly maintained and kept free ofgraffiti. Anti-graffiti
paint shall be applied to all structures associated with this project.
G. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines
provided below, said execution indicating that the property owner and applicant have each read,
understood and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution, this document shall be
recorded with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the sole expense of the property
owner and/or applicant, and a signed, stamped copy returned to the Planning Department. Failure
to return a signed and stamped copy of this recorded document within ten days ofrecordation to the
City Clerk shall indicate the property owner/applicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding
app~icati~nf~rbuildingpermitsand/~rabusiness~icense~behe~dinabeyan~ewith~utappr~va~. Said
document will also be on file in the office of the City Clerk.
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H. ADDITIONAL TERM OF GRANT
This permit shall expire ten (10) years after the date of its approval by the City Council. After
the first five (5) years, the Zoning Administrator shall review this Conditional Use Permit for
compliance with the conditions of approval, and shall determine, in consultation with the Applicant,
whether or not the tower height can be lowered.
I. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
The City Council directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of
Exemption and file the same with the County Clerk.
J. 1NVAL1DITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon
the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event
that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution and the permit shall be deemed to
be automatically revoked and of no further force and effect ab initio.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 14' day of December, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas and Horton
NAYS: C ouncilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirl~ayord~
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, City C erk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 19721 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 14th day of December, 1999.
Executed this 14m day of December, 1999.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA )
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On this '7.; ay of ,199_~, before me, Alex J. Cho, a
Notary Public in and for the State of California, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared
Mark Bullard, personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that
by his signature on the instrument the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted,
executed the instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day
Place Notary Seal Above My appointment expires August 21,2003