HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Reso 2000-1698 RESOLUTION NO. 1698
A RESOLUTIC OF THE REDEVELOPMEN~ AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CHUI , VISTA GRANTING A SPECli \L USE PERMIT,
SUPS 01-01, :3 COX/SPRINT PCS TO CON ;TRUCT AN
UNMANNED ELLULAR COMMUNICATION~ FACILITY AT 3554
MAIN STREE
A. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, th~ parcel which is the subject m~ ~ter of this resolution is represented in
Exhibit A attacl' ~d hereto and incorporated her~ in by this reference, and for the purpose
of general des :ription is located at the Otay ~ecreation Center, 3554 Main Street
("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applica
WHEREAS, on lay 12, 2000 a duly verified a ,lication for a Special Use Permit SUP-
01-01 (formerly PCC-00-59) was filed with the ~ ity of Chula Vista Planning Division by
Cox/Sprint PC.~ (Applicant); and
3. Project Descri :ion; Application for Special Us Permit
WHEREAS, )plicant requests permission to construct an unmanned cellular
communication; facility consisting of a 60-foot ~igh monopalm supporting nine panel
antennas, and ;~ 300-square-foot fenced off et ~ment area on the Project Site; and
4. Planning Comn ~ission Record on Application
WHEREAS, th~ Planning Commission sched~ :1 and adver[ised a public hearing on
the Project for. uly 26, 2000; and
WHEREAS, at/he July 26, 2000 meeting, tl~ Planning Commission continued the
Project to AugL st 9, 2000 in order to expand 1 ~e public hearing notice radius and to
consider a mon ~alm in lieu of a monopole; ar
WHEREAS, at e August 9, 2000 meeting, thl Planning Commission approved the
revised monop; Im design; and
5. Redevelopmen Agency Record of Application ~
WHEREAS, a d Jly called and noticed public he~ ring on the Project was held before the
Redevelopmen Agency of the City of Chula Visi a on September 26, 2000 to receive the
recommendatie 3 of the Planning Commission, a nd to hear public testimony with regard
to same.
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AND WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency further resolves that any funds generated
from this facility be used to augment existing revenues that are used to fund and staff
the Otay Recreation Center.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Redevelopment Agency does hereby find,
determine and resolve as follows:
2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning Commission at
their public hearings on this Project held on July 26, 2000 and August 9, 2000 and the minutes
and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this proceeding.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that the project is a Class 1 Categorical
Exemption from environmental review pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15311 of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
2. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The Redevelopment Agency 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 EIR Guidelines, and the Environmental Review
Procedures of the City of Chula Vista.
2. SPECIAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required
by the City's rules and regulations for the issuance of special use permits, as herein below set
forth, and sets forth, thereunder, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated finding to be made.
2. 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 southern Chula Vista, specifically providing service for the southern portion of Third
Avenue, commercial areas along Main Street, and nearby residential areas in all directions.
The celturar 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.
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Emissions from cellul; r antennas have been shown t~ ~ be below any levels that would cause
hazardous biological .~ffects. In addition, cellular ai~tenna emissions are so far below all
recognized safety sta~dards that they constitute no~azard to public health or safety. The
project has been con~litioned that the applicant pro~e compliance with the accepted ANSI
standards for emissior control. /
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3. That the prop~ ~ed use will comply with thelegulations and conditions specified
in the code fo r such use.
UP 01-01 requires the permillee to comply with all the applicable
Special Use Permit ~
regulations and stand; rds specified in the Municipal ode for such use.
The conditioning of Si. P 01-01 is approximately pro[~ rtional both in nature and extent to the
impact created by the [ reposed development in that th conditions imposed are directly related
to and are of a nature ;md scope related to the size a~ cl impact of the project.
4. That the gra~ ting of this conditional use ~ermit will not adversely affect the
general plan ¢ f the City or the adopted plal of any government agency.
The granting of SUP 0,1-01 will not adversely affect th!~ Chula Vista General Plan in that said
project is proposed in c limited industrial area. With the .~xception of the elementary school, the
site is adjacent to indu ;trial uses, said uses conformin to the General Plan.
F. TERMS OF GRANT ( -- PERMIT
The Redevelopment gency hereby grants Special se Permit SUP 01-01 subject to the
following conditions u ereby the applicant and/or prc erty owner shall:
1. Construct the F roject as described in the appli ~tion, except as modified herein to allow
for the monop~ Im and storage/equipment are; . The project consists of a monopalm
approximately 30 feet in height located behi id the Otay Recreation Center. The
telephone, elec [ricat and radio equipment shal be placed in cabinets near the base of
the monopalm, ~nd a chain link fence with red~ Dod slats to match the building's extedor
color scheme s ~all be installed to screen the, iuipment.
2. Cooperate in g( od faith with other communica ~ns companies in co-locating additional
antenna on poi ~ structures and/or on the top~ of buildings, provided said co-locates
have received ~ conditional use permit for such l Jse at said site from the City. Permittee
shall exercise ood faith in co-locating with ither communications companies and
sharing the peri nitted site, provided such sharei I use does not give rise to a substantial
technical level- or quality-of-service impairmeni of the permitted use (as opposed to a
competitive cot flict or financial burden). In th , event a dispute adses as to whether
permittee has e cercised good faith in accommc lating other users, the City may require
a third party tec! ~nical study at the expense of e her or both the permittee and applicant.
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3. 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
antennas installed at subject site. The report shall quantify the EMF emissions and
compare the results with currently accepted ANSI standards. Said report shall be
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
Agency in its discretion finds that the Project does not meet ANSI standards, the
Agency may revoke or modify this special use permit.
4. Ensure that the project does not cause localized interference with reception of area
television or radio broadcasts. If on review the Agency, in its discretion, finds that the
project interferes with such reception, the Agency may revoke or modify the special use
permit.
5. Provide one 2A:10BC fire extinguisher at a location satisfactory to the Fire Marshal
upon completion of construction.
6. Obtain all necessary permits from the Chuta Vista Building Department and Fire
Department.
7. Comply with the City's Municipal Code noise standards. Within three (3) months of the
Building Division's flnat inspection, the applicant shall submit a report to the Director of
Planning and Building which provides cumulative field measurements of facility noises.
The report shall quantify the levels and compare the results with current standards
specified in the Municipal Code for limited industrial uses. Said report shall be subject
to review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building for consistency with the
project proposal dated May 12, 2000 and Municipal Code noise standards. Ifon review
the Agency finds that the project does not meet the Municipal Code noise standards, the
Agency may revoke or modify the permit.
8. 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 Agency shall impose after advance written notice to
the Permittee and after the Agency 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 Permittee can not, in the normal operation of the use permitted, be expected
to economically recover.
9. This Special 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.
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10. Remove the rr onopalm and equipment area ~nd return the site back to its original
condition withir ninety (90) days of cessation, use of the monopole.
11. Applicant/oper~ ~tor shall and does hereby agre to indemnity, protect, defend and hold
harmless City, ts Redevelopment Agency me~ lbers, officers, employees, agents and
representative.,, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands,
claims and co,;ts, including court costs and ~ttorney's fees (collectively, liabilities)
incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectl , from (a) City's approval and issuance
of this Special ~ Ise Permit, (b) City's approval c issuance of any other permit or action,
whether discre ionary or non-discretionary, in :onnection with the use contemplated
herein, and c) ~,pplicant's installation and opi ration of the facility permitted hereby,
including, withe ut limitation, any and all liabilitie; arising from the emission by the facility
of electromagn ,~tic fields or other energy wave,, or emissions. Applicant/operator shall
acknowledge ti ,eir agreement to this provision i)y executing a copy of this Special Use
Permit where ir dicated, below. Applicant's/ope rator's compliance with this provision is
an express cor dition of this Special Use Perm t and this provision shall be binding on
any and all of,Z pplicant's/operator's successoi s and assigns.
12. Prior to issuan:e of a building permit, the a~plicant shall submit a site plan which
identifies any and all existing site featl~res which are anticipated to be
disturbed/disru ~ted by construction activity rela :ed to the project and appropriate notes
and constructi¢ n details which describe the coi ~struction methods and materials to be
utilized to rest(,re site features to original cor~ Jition. Said site plan is subject to the
review and apl)roval by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and
Recreation or t 3eir designees prior to issuanc~ of building permit.
13. Project site shall be inspected six months s~ bsequent to the issuance of building
permits to che( k conformance with project plai ~s and conditions of approval.
14. Project site sh~ II be regularly maintained and ki ~pt free of graffiti. Anti-graffiti paint shall
be applied to a I structures associated with thi~ project.
15. The power soJrce for the project sha[l be ndependent of existing site facilities.
Electrical servi~ ',e connections and the location of related components such as meters
and transformE rs shall be coordinated with SC ;&E and City of Chula Vista Electrician
prior to issuan ;e of building permit. Disrup 9n of existing site improvements and
facilities, inclu(~ lng site landscaping improveme 3ts, resulting from the installation of said
electrical servi ;es shall be replaced/repaired in kind subject to the approval of the
Director of Pul: i¢ Works, Director of Planning ~nd Building, and Director of Parks and
Recreation or ( esignees.
16. Damage of exi~ ;ting park grounds and/or facilil ~s resulting from the installation and/or
maintenance o ~the antenna including but not I ~ited to turf areas, walkways, irrigation
systems, any a nd all site utilities and fixtures s ~all be replaced in kind and under the
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authority and supervision of the Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and
Recreation or designees.
17. Installation and scheduled maintenance of the antenna and related components shall be
coordinated with parks operation personnel and on-site recreation staff prior to
commencement of work to minimize the potential for conflicts with recreation programs
occurring at the site.
18. Any disruption or interruption of site service resulting from the installation of and/or
continued maintenance of the antenna and related components shall be mitigated to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and Director of Parks and Recreation or
Designees.
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 of recordation to the City Clerk shall indicate the
property ownedapplicant's desire that the project, and the corresponding application for building permits
and/or a business license, be held in abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on file in
the City Clerk's Office.
Signature of Rep/resentative of// Date /
Cox/Sprint PCS
H. ADDITIONAL TERM OF GRANT
This permit shall expire ten (10) years after the date of its approval by the Redevelopment
Agency. After the first five (5) years, the Zoning Administrator shall review this Special Use
Permit for compliance with the conditions of approval, and shall determine, in consultation with
the Applicant, whether or not the structure can be lowered.
I. NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
The Redevelopment Agency directs the Environmental Review Coordinator to post a Notice of
Exemption and file the same with the County Clerk.
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J. INVALIDITY; AUTOMt ,TIC REVOCATION
It is the intention ofthe ~edevelopment Agency that its ~doption ofthis Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provisii ,n and condition herein stated; and that
in the event that any or e or more terms, provisions or i onditions are determined by a Court of
competent jurisdiction 1 ~ be invalid, illegal or unenforce~ ~ble, this resolution and the permit shall
be deemed to be autor latically revoked and of no furt~ er force and effect ab initio.
Presented by Approvi as to form by
Robert A. Leiter
Director of Planning and Buildilg C~ty Att~ rney
Chds'~alomone
Community Development Dire~
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 26~ day of September, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES: Members Davis, Moot, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton
NOES: None
ABSENT: Padilla
ABSTENTIONS: None
Shirley Hortgn
Chairman
ATTEST: ~ ~
Chris Salomone
Executive Secretary
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss:
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Chris Salomone, Executive Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 1698 and that
the same has not been amended or repealed.
Dated: September 27, 2000 ~.~' ~
Chris Salomone
Executive Secretary