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AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m
Wednesday, July 11, 2001
Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL/MOTIONS TO EXCUSE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and MOMENT OF SILENCE
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Opportunity for members of the public to speak to the Planning Commission on any
subject matter within the Commission's jurisdiction but not an item on today's agenda.
Each speaker's presentation may not exceed three minutes.
1.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC-00-58; Conditional Use Permit to install, operate and
maintain a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a
66- foot high light standard supporting nine antennas; and an
associated equipment building at an unlit baseball field within
Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road. Applicant Cox/Sprint PCS.
Project Manager: Kim Vander Bie
Adjournment of the Regular Planning Commission meeting to the immediately following
workshop.
PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
1. Graffiti Abatement Program
Presenter: Richard Preuss, Crime-Free Multi-Housing Coordinator
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:
ADIOURNMENT:
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individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City
meeting, activity, or service, request such accommodations at least forty-eight hours in advance
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT
Item: 1
Meeting Date: 7/11/01
ITEM TITLE:
Continued Public Hearing: PCC-00-58; Conditional Use Permit to install,
operate and maintain a wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a
66-foot-high light standard supporting nine antennas; and an associated
equipment building at an unlit baseball field within Rohr Park, 4548
Sweetwater Road. Applicant: Cox/Sprint PCS
Cox/Sprint PCS is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct and operate an unmanned
cellular communications facility at 4548 Sweetwater Road (Rohr Park). The project will consist of
a 384-square-foot equipment and storage building, and a 66-foot-high light standard supporting
nine antennas. The light standard location is proposed in the right field of a currently unlit
baseball diamond at the park. The City will use revenue generated from the antennas to purchase
and install five additional lights at the ball field.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: On January 17,2001, this project was
brought before the Planning Commission. Public testimony was heard, and the project was
continued until the Initial Study for the six light standards could be completed. (See minutes,
Attachment 4.) The project had previously been continued from December 13, 2000.
On June 18, 2001, the Resource Conservation Commission determined that the Initial Study
prepared for this project was adequate, and recommended adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration. The public comment period, as noticed by the Environmental Review Coordinator
regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), ended on July 5, 2001. The final adoption of
the MND is subject to review at the Planning Commission public hearing, with final approval at the
City Council public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission adopt the Resolution PCC-OO-58 (Attachment 2) recommending
adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the Rohr Park wireless
communications facility, subject to the conditions of approval (including the mitigation monitoring
and reporting program measures).
DISCUSSION:
1. Site Characteristics
The project site is an unlit baseball field, east and across the parking lot from a lit baseball
field, within a 23-acre public park owned by the City of Chula Vista. It is accessed by a
400-foot-long driveway to the north that runs parallel to Sweetwater Road, which is about
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five feet higher in elevation than the field. There is a dirt parking lot east of the field, and
a paved parking lot west of it. Between the paved parking lot and the field are a block wall
restroom building and a few small trees.
The baseball field consists of a clay infield surrounded by a grassy outfield. A chain link
fence encloses the diamond on three sides, and spectator bleachers are positioned on two
sides. There are some light poles in the paved parking lot, but there are currently none in
the ball field.
2. General Plan, Zoning, and Land Use
General Plan Zoning Current Land Use
Site: Public & Open Space AD-Agricultural with Rohr Park
Parks & Recreation design overlay
North: Residential, Low Residential (County) Single-Family Residential
South: Public & Open Space AD-Agricultural with Rohr Park
Parks & Recreation design overlay
East: Residential RE-Residential Estates Vacant
Low-Medium
West: Residential, Low RED-Residential Estates Single-Family Residential
3. Proposal
Cox/Sprint proposes to construct an unmanned cellular communications facility at 4548
Sweetwater Road, in particular, a 66-foot-high light standard consisting of field lights at
approximately 55-feet-high, and nine antennas (each of which is approximately six-feet-
long and eight-inches-wide) at the top of the pole, 11 feet higher. The pole would be
placed on the southwest edge of the infield, near right field. Telephone, electrical and
radio equipment would be placed in a 384-square-foot building to be constructed directly
north of an existing restroom building west of the ball field, and would be constructed of
the same materials as the restroom building (block wall with asphalt shingles). The new
building would also include a storage area for the park. The proposed site would provide
service to portions of Sweetwater Road, commercial areas along Bonita Road, and
surrounding residential areas.
The revenue generated to the City of Chula Vista by the proposed light standard in Rohr
Park would be approximately $80,000 over a five-year time period. The city has elected to
enter into an agreement with the applicant that would result in prepayment of up to
$80,000 for installation of five other lights in the ball field, as the one light standard this
project proposes would not adequately light the field. The 55-foot-high lights would be
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installed in conjunction with the proposed light standard, or shortly thereafter. The City's
Parks & Recreation Department is supportive of this proposal, as this would provide the
park with a second lit baseball field.
The proposed light standard supporting nine antennas is an Unclassified Use, according to
Section 19.54 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code. Section 19.54.010 states that
matters "possessing characteristics of such unique and special form as to make impractical
their being included automatically in any classes of use as set forth in the various zones
herein defined" are unclassified uses, and, as such, are required to have Conditional Use
Permits. Section 19.54.020 requires the project to be considered by the City Council,
upon recommendation by the Planning Commission.
4. Analvsis
In order to accomplish its desired radius of service, the applicant originally sought two or
three different locations to place antennas. Those locations included a church in San Diego
County at the intersection of Sweetwater Road and Bonita Road; the Kaiser Permanente
building at the intersection of Willow Street and Bonita Road; and the water tank on
Greenwood Place. It was determined that the buildings on the south side of Bonita Road
were too low to meet the applicant's objectives. Therefore, the applicant concentrated on
locations north of the Sweetwater River, and discovered that the Rohr Park location could
serve a broad area, requiring only one antenna site rather than two or three to accomplish
the desired radius of service.
The city encourages applicants of wireless telecommunications facilities to co-locate with
other companies whenever possible in order to keep the number of new poles and
structures to a minimum. There are currently very few wireless communication facilities
within the city limits in the region where the light standard/antenna is proposed, however.
Two companies have co-located through architectural integration at the intersection of
Willow Street and Bonita Road, and one company has architecturally integrated on the
water tank at Greenwood Place. The water tank was determined to be too high for the
applicant's objectives.
With the attached conditions of approval, the proposal is consistent with the City of Chula
Vista Municipal Code and the General Plan.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit in accordance with the attached
Planning Commission Resolution.
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Attachments
1. Locator Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution
3. Draft City Council Resolution
4. Minutes from 1/17/01 PC Meeting
5. Mitigated Negative Declaration
6. Disclosure Statement
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ROHR PARK
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C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT COX/SPRINT pcs PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C9 APPUCANT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROJECT Rohr Park,
ADDRESS: 4548 SWeetwater Road Request: Proposed wireless telecommunications facility
consisting of up to (9) panel antennas mounted on
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: -r:;- a 72 foot light standard. All equipment will be located
NORTH No Scale PCC 00-58 - on the ground adjacent to the base of the pole.
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. PCC-00-58
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT, PCC-00-58, TO COX/SPRINT PCS TO CONSTRUCT AN
UNMANNED CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 4548
SWEETWATER ROAD (ROHR PARK).
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit was filed with the City of
Chula Vista Planning Department on May 12,2000 by Cox/Sprint PCS; and
WHEREAS, said application requests permission to construct an unmanned cellular
communications facility consisting of a 66-foot-high light standard supporting nine antennas, and a 384-
square-foot equipment building in the area of a baseball field within Rohr Park at 4548 Sweetwater Road;
and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission determined that the initial study was
adequate and recommended adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as to the effects of the proposal
on the environment in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Director set the time and place for a hearing on said Conditional Use
Permit and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation in the city and its mailing to property owners and residents within 500 feet of the
exterior boundaries of the property at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was scheduled and advertised for December 13, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission; was continued to January 17,
200 I at 6:00 p.m.; and was continued again to July II, 200 I; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony presented
at the public hearings with respect to subject application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION does
hereby recommend that the City Council approve Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-58 in accordance with
the findings and subject to the conditions and findings contained in the attached City Council Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 11 th day of July 200 I by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Kevin O'Neil, Chair
ATTEST:
Diana Vargas, Secretary
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
PCC-00-58, TO COX/SPRINT PCS TO CONSTRUCT AN
UNMANNED CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT
4548 SWEETWATER ROAD (ROHR PARK).
A. RECITALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcel that is the subject matter of this resolution is represented in
Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and for the
purpose of general description is located at Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Road
("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2000 a duly verified application for a Conditional Use
Permit (PCC-00-58) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning Division by
Cox/Sprint PCS (Applicant); and
3. Project Description; Application for Conditional Use Permit
WHEREAS, Applicant requests permission to construct an unmanned cellular
communications facility consisting of a 66-foot-high light standard supporting nine
antennas, and a 384-square-foot fenced equipment and storage building on the
Project Site; and
4. Environmental Determination
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission determined that the Initial
Study prepared by the Environmental Review Coordinator was adequate and
recommended adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration on June 18, 2001, in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The Planning
Commission recommended adoption ofthe same Mitigated Negative Declaration on
July 11, 2001.
5. Planning Commission Record on Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission scheduled and advertised a public hearing
on the Project for December 13, 2000; continued the Project to January 17,2001;
and continued the project again to July 11, 2001; and
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WHEREAS, at the July 11, 2001 meeting, the Planning Commission considered a
motion to support staff's recommendation for the cellular facility; and
6. 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 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:
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 July 11, 2001 and the minutes
and resolution resulting therefrom, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding.
C. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that the environmental determination of the
Environmental Review Coordinator, the Resource Conservation Commission, and the
Planning Commission 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.
D. INCORPORATION OF MITIGATION MEASURES
The City does hereby adopt and incorporate herein as conditions for this approval all
applicable mitigation measures, as set forth in the Environmental Document IS-01-044.
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 southern Chula Vista, specifically providing service for portions of Highway 54,
Sweetwater Road, commercial areas along Bonita Road, and surrounding residential areas
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in all directions. 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.
Emissions from cellular antennas have been shown to be below any levels that would cause
hazardous biological effects. In addition, cellular antemta 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.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified
in the code for such use.
Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-58 requires the permittee to comply with all the applicable
regulations and standards specified in the Municipal Code for such use.
The conditioning of PCC-00-58 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.
Land use patterns within the City will not be affected by the granting of PCC-OO-58.
Monthly maintenance visits that the project may generate will not result in the
intensification of the use of the site and is an insignificant increase in the traffic for the
neighborhood. The integration of the light standard with other field lights will not be a
visual intrusion in Chula Vista.
F. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The City Council hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC-00-58 subject to the
following conditions whereby the applicant and/or property owner shall:
1 . Construct the Project as described in the application, except as modified herein to
allow for the light standard and equipment/storage building. The light standard
shall be no taller than 66- feet, and shall support no more than nine antennas. The
telephone, electrical and radio equipment shall be placed in a new 384-square-foot
block wall building adjacent to the ball field, and shall match an existing restroom
building to the south of the new building.
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2. 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.
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 City in its discretion finds that the Project does not
meet ANSI standards, the City may revoke or modify this conditional use permit.
4. 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 permit.
5. Provide one 2A: lOBC fire extinguisher at a location satisfactory to the Fire
Marshal upon completion of construction.
6. Obtain all necessary permits from the Chula Vista Building Division and Fire
Department.
7. 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 measurements
of facility noises. The report shall quantify the levels and compare the results with
current standard specified in the Municipal Code for public and open space 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. 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.
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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 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 Permittee can not, in the normal
operation of the use permitted, be expected to economically recover.
9. 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.
10. Upon cessation of the business operations and use of the light standard for antennas
by the applicant, the applicant has 90 days to submit a substitute user to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Department and/or remove the
antennas from the light standard and equipment from the storage building. Any
changes on the conditional use permit shall require modification.
11. Applicant/operator shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and
hold harmless City, its City 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 issuance 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 a copy of this Conditional Use Permit where indicated,
below. Applicant's/operator's compliance with this provision is an express
condition ofthis Conditional Use Permit and this provision shall be binding on any
and all of Applicant's/operator's successors and assigns.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a site plan which
identifies any and all existing site features which are anticipated to be
disturbed/disrupted by construction activity related to the project and appropriate
notes and construction details which describe the construction methods and
materials to be utilized to restore site features to original condition. Said site plan
is subject to the review and approval by the Director of Public Works and the
Director of Parks and Recreation or their designees prior to issuance of building
permit.
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13. Project site shall be inspected six months subsequent to the issuance of building
permits to check conformance with project plans and conditions of approval.
14. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces.
This shall be noted on any building and wall plans and shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of building permits.
Additionally, the project shall conform to Sections 9.20.055 and 9.20.035 of the
C.V.M.C. regarding graffiti control.
15. The power source for the project shall be independent of existing site facilities.
Electrical service connections and the locations of related components such as
meters and transformers shall be coordinated with SDG&E and City ofChula Vista
Electrician prior to issuance of building permit. Disruption of existing site
improvements and facilities, including site landscaping improvements, resulting
from the installation of said electrical services shall be replaced/repaired in kind
subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works, Director of Planning and
Building, and Director of Parks and Recreation or designees.
16. Damage of existing park grounds and/or facilities resulting from the installation
and/or maintenance of the antenna including but not limited to turf areas,
walkways, irrigation systems, any and all site utilities and fixtures shall be replaced
in kind and under the 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 owner/applicant's desire that the project, and the
corresponding application for building permits and/or a business license, be held in abeyance
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without approval. Said document will also be on file in the City Clerk' Office and known as
Document No.
Signature of Representative of
Cox/Sprint PCS
Date
H. ADDITIONAL TERM OF GRANT
This permit shall expire five (5) 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.
1. 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. INVALIDITY; 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 anyone 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
Robert A. Leiter
Director of Planning and Building
John M. Kaheny
City Attorney
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C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT COX/SPRINT PCS PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPUCANT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
PROJECT Rohr Park,
ADDRESS: 4548 Sweetwater Road Request: ProPOsed wireless telecommunications facility
consisting of up to (9) panel antennas mounted on
SCAlE: FILE NUMBER: a 72 foot light standard. All equipment will be located
NORTH No Scale PCC 00-58 on the ground adjacent to the base of the pole.
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Planning Commission Minutes
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January 17, 2001
2.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PCC-00-58; Conditional Use Permit to install, operate and maintain a
wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a 66-foot high light
standard supporting nine antennas, and an associated equipment
building at 4548 Sweetwater Road (Rohr Park). Cox/Sprint PCS.
Jim Sandoval, Assistant Planning Director stated that this item has received a considerable
amount of public interest, therefore, staff held a community meeting to hear those concerns. The
purpose of tonight's meeting is to give the Commission an opportunity to hear comments from
the community, and staff is therefore recommending that the Commission not take any action
tonight, but that the Public Hearing be opened, public testimony be taken, and thatthis item be
continued to April 11 ,2001 for final action.
Background: Kim Vander Bie, Associate Planner, reported that Cox/Sprint PCS is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit to install, operate and maintain a wireless telecommunications facility
consisting of a 384 sf equipment and storage building, and a 66-foot high light standard
supporting nine antennas at 4548 Sweetwater Road (Rohr Park). The light standard location is
proposed in the right field of a baseball diamond at the park, and the project would result in the
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City adding five more lights to the baseball field. The project site is an unlit baseball field across
the parking lot of a lit baseball field. The pole would be placed on the southwest edge of the
endfield near right field.
The proposed site would provide service to portions of Sweetwater Road, commercial areas along
Bonita Road and surrounding residential areas.
The revenue generated to the City by the proposed light standard w,?uld be approximately
$80,000 over a five-year time period and the City has elected to enter into an agreement with the
applicant that would result in prepayment of installation of five other lights in the ball field. The
55-foot high lights would be installed in conjunction with the proposed light standard or shortly
thereafter.
Because of the additional lights that would be added as a result of the monopole, the
Environmental Review Coordinator has concluded that this project is subject to CEQA and an
Initial Study is required.
There were seven private citizens, staff and the applicant present at the community forum and
three primarv concerns that were expressed. Staff's responses to these concerns are:
1. That the monopole would be the tallest structure in the area.
Topo maps from GIS clearlv indicate that the monopole would not be the tallest structure in
the area. Copies of those maps will be presented to the Commission at the next hearing.
2. That putting the monopole in the park is perceived to be a commercial enterprise by the
City.
The $80,000 generated by this proposal would be put back into the park and not into the
City's General Fund.
3. Health concerns.
This project would compliance with FCC health standards.
Staff recommendation: That the Planning Commission review the application, hear public
testimony, and continue this project until the Initial Study is completed.
Public Hearing Opened 7:55.
Mike Sloop, representing Sprint pes stated that various sites in the area were looked into, but
other than the proposed site, there existed topographical constraints and would not offer optimal
coverage to the area.
This proposal meets the federal safety standards that are overseen by the Federal Communications
Commission. Based on the concerns that were raised by the citizens, the applicant re-evaluated
the calculations for EMF emissions in the areas closes to the monopole, which would be the area
around first base and some bleacher seating, and it would be less than 1/2 of 1 % of the FCC
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January 17, 2001
standard, which is over 200 times below the standard.
Peter Pearce, 4802 Birch Bark, Bonita, CA, representing the Bonita Woods homeowners group
expressed their collective concern with "commercializing" the park and the precedence this
would set for other carriers to come into the park as well. In their opinion, parks are designed to
have a large open space with vegetation and to be enjoyed by people, not for artificial structures
or commercia! enterprises.
Gil Hartson, 4231 Sweetwater Road, Bonita, CA stated he opposes the project because the pole
would create an eye-sore. Additionally, he is not convinced that the emissions would not create
d hazardous condition because the effect of EMF exposure is not an exact science.
Christa Hoffman, 3580 Evergreen Road, Bonita, CA stated that the beautiful view of the park she
enjoys from her home of mature vegetation, Jovlul noise of families and children enjoying the
park, and the serenity it brings would be diminished with the 66 foot high light standard with 9
antennas. which is totally incompatible with the park. Therefore, she urged the Commission to
vole against it.
Mike Kujawa, 3580 Evergreen Road, Bonita, CA stated he opposes the facility as it would be a
very imposing and the tallest structure in the Immediate area. He also is not convinced that the
health hazards are as benign as previously stated because the standards that are used to measure
today are nine years old.
Lilia Pedrum, 4328 Grace Road, Bonita, CA opposes the project because of the visual impacts
the artificial structure will create. Additionally, as a cancer survivor, she is especially concerned
with the potential health hazards the project could pose, therefore, she urged the Commission to
vote against it.
Phil Pedrum, 4328 Grace Road, Bonita, CA stated that he too is concerned with health risks
and with the light standard being an eye-sore that could potentially diminish his property value,
therefore, he urged the Commission to vote against it.
MSC (McCann/Cortes) (7-0) to continue public hearing to April 11, 2001. Motion carried.
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Mitigated Negative Declaration
PROJECT NAME:
Rohr Park Outdoor Lighting System &
Wireless Communications facility
PROJECT LOCATION:
Rohr Park, SoftballlSoccer field # 18
4548 Sweetwater Road
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.:
593-240-22
PROJECT APPLICANT:
City of Chula Vista & Sprint PCS
CASE NO.:
IS-O 1-044
DATE:
May 29, 2001
A. Project Setting
The project site consists a softball field with a soccer field overlay located in Rohr Park ("ball
field"). Rohr Park is an approximately 23 acre public park located south of Sweetwater Road
and the northern City limits, west of Bonita Road and east of Willow Road (Exhibit A - Locator
Map). The park is located within the 1 DO-year flood plain of the Sweetwater River Basin and
north of the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course ("Golf Course"). Access to Rohr Park is via
three entrances off of Sweetwater Road.
Rohr Park is developed as an active community park with two equipped playgrounds at the
western end, a jogging trail connecting around the Golf Course, an equestrian facility at the
eastern end, and a miniature train ride in the central area. The park also contains one lighted and
three unlighted softball/soccer fields ("ball field") used by Chula Vista organized sports leagues.
The lighted ball field (#17) is located in the eastern area of the park. The two unlighted ball
fields (#15 & #16) are located in the western area of the park and the third (#18) is located in the
eastern area.
The subject unlighted ball field is referred to as ball field #18. It is located approximately 120-
feet east of the lighted ball field and is separated by a paved parking lot. Restroom facilities are
situated between the paved parking lot and the subject ball field. A dirt parking lot and
equestrian facility are located immediately east of the ball field.
A park entrance is located immediately northeast of the subject ball field. This entrance provides
access to both the paved and dirt parking lots. Sweetwater Road is approximately 5 feet higher
in elevation than the subject ball field. Tall mature trees are planted throughout and at the
perimeter of the park.
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ATTACHMENTS
Zoning and General Plan designations for the land uses adjacent to the 23-acre park are as
follows:
General Plan
Zoning
Current Land Use
North:
Residential, Low
Residential (County)
Church & Single
Single Family Res.
Rohr Park!
C.V. Golf Course
South:
Public & Open Space
AD- Agricultural with
Design overlay
East:
West:
Residential, Low Medium
Residential, Low
Commercial (County)
RED - Residential Estate
(Design Modifying District)
Commercial & Office
Single-Family Res.
B. Project Description
The City of Chula Vista is proposing a sports lighting system in an existing softban
field/soccer field (#18) overlay located at the eastern area ofRohr Community Park (Exhibit
B - Arial Photo). The system will include six (6) sport field lighting standards (Exhibit C -
Light Structure Location Map). The overall height of each light standard varies from 60-feet
to 70-feet depending on the specific location at the edge of the sports field area. Four of the
light standards win be 60-feet in height (two at the home plate area and two at the outfield),
one will be 70 feet high (between home plate and 3rd base), and the sixth light structure win
be 66-feet high (at the southwest edge of the infield, near right field).
Cox/Sprint PCS proposes to incorporate a cellular transceiver base station ("base station")
with a total of nine (9) antennas on the sixth light structure. The proposed base station would
provide wireless phone service for commercial and residential customers along portions of
Sweetwater Road and Bonita Road. The lights will be located approximately 56 feet from
the base of the pole and the antennas will be located at the top of the pole, approximately 11
feet higher. The antennas consist of 3 sectors with 3 antennas per sector. The antennas are
approximately six feet long and eight inches wide. This combination light standardlbase
station will have a slightly varied appearance from the other light standards. The galvanized
steel pole win not have the slight taper in the diameter of the pole from the base to the top of
the pole like the other light structures, but will remain a constant diameter from the base to
the top of the pole.
The proposal includes a 384 square foot (12' x 32') concrete block equipment building. The
equipment building is proposed directly north of the existing restroom building west of the
ban field (Exhibit D ~ Base Station & Equipment Building location). The proposed building
will be constructed to match the restroom building. Telephone, electrical, and radio
equipment for the PCS transceiver base station would be housed within 264 square feet of the
-.)JUilding and 120 square feet win be dedicated for the storage of parks equipment.
C. Compliance with Zoning and Plans
Rohr Park is zoned AD ~ Agricultural with design overlay and designated Public & Open
Space, Parks & Recreation on the City's General Plan. The proposed project is consistent
with the Zoning and General Plan designation.
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D. Public Comments
On March 27, 2001 a Notice of Initial Study was circulated to property owners within 500-
foot radius of the proposed project site. The public comment period ended April 6, 2001. No
written comments were received.
E. Identification of Environmental Effects
An Initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached Environmental
Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant
environmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be
required. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section
15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1. Aesthetics & Mandatory Findings of Significance
Light and Glare
The proposed project will result in a new source of light and glare on the unlighted ball field and
views from the adjacent residential uses could be noticeably affected because of the current
absence of lighting at the project site. To reduce any potential light and glare impacts to
surrounding residential properties the proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to
provide the uniform distribution of lighting on to the ball field and soccer field overlay and
reduce wasted spill light. The project will be subject to mitigation measures outlined below in
Section F.
2. Hazards
Fuel Spillage
A 24-hour power outage is an unlikely event, however, an emergency power generator would
be brought to the site if an extended power outage (i.e., in excess of two hours) should occur.
These generators have an internal diesel fuel tank that provides a minimum of 24 hours of run
time. To prevent any fuel spillage associated with the use of a generator, the project will be
subject to mitigation measures outlined below in Section F.
F. Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Impacts
Project-specific mitigation measures are required to reduce potential environmental impacts
identified in the Initial Study to a less than significant level. The mitigation measures will be
made a condition of approval, as well as requirements of the attached Mitigation Monitoring
Program (Attachment "A").
Aesthetics & Mandatory Findings of Significance
1. The proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide a uniform
distribution of lighting on to the subject ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce
wasted spill light.
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Hazards
1. In the event that an emergency power generator is needed, a liner would be required to prevent
any fuel spillage that could result in a potential fire hazard.
I agree to implement the mitigation measures required as stated in this Section (F) of this Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
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1. City of Chula Vista:
Edalia Olivo-Gomez, Environmental Projects Manager
Jim Sandoval, Assistant Director of Planning & Building
Beverly Blessent, Principal Planner
Kim Vander Bie, Associate Planner
Mary Hofinockel, Principal Landscape Architect
Michael Meacham, Special Operations Manager
Applicant's Agent:
Rob Kerbs, R.C. Riley & Associates
Andy CampbeJl, Director of Parks & Recreation
2. Documents
Chula Vista Municipal Code
Chula Vista General Plan
3. Initial Study
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments
received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period
for this Mitigated Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement
of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of
this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
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LOCATOR PROJECT ROHR PARK PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPLICANT: INITIAL STUDY
PROJECT 4548 SWEETWATER RD Request: Wireless Communication Facility; pes transceiver
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base station with 3 antenna sectors located on a light
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: d cl.. pole adjacent to a public baseball field. Equipment to match
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NORTH No Scale lS-01-044 Related Cases: PCC-OO-58
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program
18-01-044
This Mitigation Monitoring Program is prepared for the City of Chula Vista in conjunction with
the proposed Rohr Park Outdoor lighting System & Wireless Communications Facility project
(lS-0l-044). The proposed project has been evaJuated in an Initial StudylMitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and City/State CEQA guidelines. The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that
adequate mitigation measures are impJemented and monitored on Mitigated Negative
Declarations, such as IS-0l-044.
AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts.
The Mitigation Monitoring Program for this project ensures adequate implementation of
mitigation for the following potential impacts(s):
. Aesthetics
. Findings of Mandatory Significance, and
. Hazards.
Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinator
shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator for the City of Chula Vista. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator.
Evidence in written form confirming compliance with the mitigation measures specified in
MND/IS-Ol-044 shall be provided by the applicant to the Environmental Review Coordinator.
The Environmental Review Coordinator will thus provide the ultimate verification that the
mitigation measures have been accomplished.
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Case No.IS-01-044
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1.
Name of Proponent:
City of Chula Vista
Cox/Sprint PCS
2.
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth A venue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
3.
Address and Phone Number of Proponent:
4683 Chabot Drive, Suite 100
Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.
Name of Proposal:
IS-OI-044
5.
Date of Checklist:
May 29, 2001
Potentially
Significant
ImpacI
Potentially
Signifiaml
Unless
Mitigated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation or
zoning?
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b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction
over the project?
c) Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g., impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts
from incompatible land uses)?
d) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of
an established community (including a low-
income or minority community)?
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Comments:
The project is consistent with the Public & Open Space land use designation (Parks and Recreation)
of the General Plan. The project is also consistent with the zoning designation of the AD -
Agricultural with Design Overlay and designated. The proposed ball field lights and cellular
transceiver base station ("base station") are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
The site is located within a City Park (Rohr Park). The proposed site is a public park. The proposed ball
field lights are proposed for an existing baJJ field and the proposed base station will be incorporated in the
design of one of the light standards. The subject ball field is located at the eastern portion of the Park.
Rohr Park is a 23-acres in size and is surrounded by residential development to the north (County of San
Diego) and west, commercial to the east, and the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course to the south. The
proposed project does not require the physical arrangement of the community to be changed.
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:\1itigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would rhe
proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections?
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in
an undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable
housing?
Potentially
Potentially Sit:oiflC3nl Lesstban
SigniflOlot Dnless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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0 0 0 C!II
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Comments:
The proposed project would result in the installation of lights and base station (for wireless
communications) on an existing ball field in a public park. The project does not exceed regional or local
population projections because it does not create any growth. The project does not create any
employment opportunities or housing units in the area. The project does not displace any housing,
including affordable housing. Therefore, the project will not result in any potential impacts related to
population and housing.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
III. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or
expose people to potential impacts involving:
a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in
geologic substructures?
b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or
overcovering of the soil?
c) Change in topography or ground surface relief
features?
d) The destruction, covering or modification of
any unique geologic or physical features?
e) Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site?
f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or
erosion which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any
bay inlet or lake?
g) Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud
slides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less th.an
Significant UoI"" SigniftCant No
Imp''' Mitigated Imp''' Impact
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0 0 0 C!II
0 0 0 C!II
0 0 0 C!II
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Comments:
There are no known geophysical conditions present that expose people to geologic or earth hazards
and the proposal does not include any grading. Therefore, no significant impacts have been
identified.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
POll;'DtiaUy
PotentiaU,. Significant Less than
IV. WATER. Would the proposal result in: Significant UnLess SignifIcant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, 0 0 0 0
or the rate and amount of surface runoff?
b) Exposure of people or property to water 0 0 0 0
related hazards such as flooding or tidal
waves?
c) Discharge into surface waters or other 0 0 0 0
alteration of surface water quality (e.g.,
temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 0
water body?
e) Changes in currents, or the course of direction 0 0 0 0
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 0
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer by cuts or
excavations?
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of 0 0 0 0
groundwater?
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? 0 0 0 0
i) Alterations to the course or flow of flood 0 0 0 0
waters?
j) Substantial reduction in the amount of water 0 0 0 0
otherwise available for public water supplies?
Comments:
Construction of the light standards and 384 square foot equipment building would have a negligible
effect on surface runoff and would not have any effect on groundwater because no grading is
proposed. The proposed park improvements will be located within the 100 year flood plain of the
Sweetwater River. Due to the nature of the project, no significant impacts related to flooding are
anticipated.
As a standard Engineering Division condition of approval the applicant is required to implement Best
Management Practices to prevent pollution of stonn drainage systems, during and after construction.
Therefore, no significant impacts to water resources have been identified and no mitigation is
required.
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Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
V. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to
an existing or projected air quality violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature,
or cause any change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
d) Create objectionable odors?
e) Create a substantial increase in stationary or
non-stationary sources of air emissions or the
deterioration of ambient air quality?
Potentially
PoIl.'ntiaDy Significant Less than
Significant Unless Signirlc;ant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
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Comments:
The ball field lights and base station would not produce any air emissions. One to two service truck
trips per month would be generated for the maintenance of the telecommunications equipment. The
proposed lighting would allow the use of the ball field until the park closes at 10:00 PM. According
to the Engineering Division, the proposed project will generate an insignificant amount of daily trips.
Therefore, no significant air quality impacts would result and no mitigation is required.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
VI. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would
the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g.,
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or
bicyclists?
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
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Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Imp'ct Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 18! 0
0 0 0 18!
0 0 0 18!
0 0 0 18!
0 0 0 18!
0 0 0 18!
o
o
o
18!
h) A "large project" under the Congestion
Management Program? (An equivalent of 2400
or more average daily vehicle trips or 200 or
more peak -hour vehicle trips.)
Comments:
No additional roadway facilities are required to serve the site. Short-term effects would consist of
construction trucks required to install the ball field lights and base station. Long-term effects would
consist of one to two service truck trips per months associated with the base station and an insignificant
amount of daily vehicle trips associated with the use of the ball field in the evening hours. On-site
parking is provided in a paved parking lot immediately south of the ball field. Parking is also available
in a dirt parking lot immediately east of the ball field adjacent to the equestrian facility. Therefore, no
significant transportation effects would result and no mitigation is required.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the
proposal result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, sensitive species, species of
concern or species that are candidates for
listing?
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage
trees)?
c) Locally designated natural communities (e. g. ,
oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)?
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)?
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors?
f) Affect regional habitat preservation planning
efforts?
o
o
o
o
Potentially
PolcnlLally SignifICant Lesstban
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Jmpac1
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Comments:
The project site is currently developed as a public park and contains no native vegetation or habitat.
The subject ball field is fully improved with a clay infield and turf. Rohr Park is not identified as
containing significant biological resources on the City's General Plan. The Draft Multiple Species
Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan identifies Rohr Park as an area designated for
development (developed or take authorized). Therefore, no endangered, threatened, or rare plant or
animal species are expected to occur on site.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans?
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Potentially
Potentially Significant '-""t.....
Significant U"""' Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 0 0
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b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and 0 0 0 0
inefficient manner?
c) If the site is designated for mineral resource 0 0 0 0
protection, will this project impact this
protection?
Comments:
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element.
The project does not conflict with the recently adopted C02 Reduction Plan. The proposed project
does not result in the use of resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner because the proposed
lights will operate during the off-peak hours (after 6:30 PM) when energy reliability is not a primary
concern.
The project is not located in an area designated for mineral resource protection as defined in the
City's General Plan.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
IX. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: petroleum products, pesticides,
chemicals or radiation)?
b) Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard?
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards?
PotentiaDy
Potentially Significant Less (han
Significant Unless SignifICant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brush, grass, or trees?
Comments:
The proposed sports lighting system and base station would not involve operations involving
hazardous substances. The base station is subject to Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
regulations. Sprint has a license to operate from the FCC and is required to provide documentation
for the proposed base station to the FCC for verification that Federal regulations are met. No
significant impacts are expected to occur due to compliance with FCC permitting requirements.
A 24-hour power outage is an unlikely event, however, an emergency power generator would be
brought to the site if an extended power outage (i.e., in excess of two hours) should occur. These
generators have an internal diesel fuel tank that provides a minimum of 24 hours of run time. In the
event an emergency power generator is needed, a liner would be required to prevent any fuel
spillage that could result in a potential fire hazard. Compliance with the condition for a liner would
result in a less than significant impact.
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Mitigation: In the event that an emergency power generator is needed, a liner would be required to
prevent any fuel spillage that could result in a potential fire hazard.
Poll'lItjall"
X. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: Potentially SiJ:nificant Less-Ihan
Si~ificalll Unless Si~nificant No
hnpact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Increases in existing noise levels? 0 0 0 Cjj
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 0 0 Cjj 0
Comments:
The proposed lighting system and base station are not anticipated to result in a significant increase in
existing noise levels. The proposed lighting system will extend the use of the e"isting sports fields
until 10:00 PM Monday through Friday. Weekend night use of the lighted field is not typical, but
could occur; however, the light system will not operate past 10:00 PM. The subject ball field is
located on the valley floor, approximately 5-feet lower in elevation than Sweetwater Road and the
nearest single-family residential units to the north. Therefore, due to the separation from the
nearest residential units and the difference in elevation the proposed sports field lighting system and
base station are not anticipated to result in significant noise impacts.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XI.
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have
an effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the following
areas:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Si~nificant
Unless
Mitigated
Less than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
0 0 0 Cjj
0 0 0 Cjj
0 0 0 Cjj
0 0 0 Cjj
0 0 0 Cjj
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
e) Other governmental services?
Comments:
No new or altered governmental services will be required to serve the project. The proposal does not
impact existing Fire and Police services.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact
the City's Threshold Standards?
Pot1:"ntiaUy
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 0 Cjj
As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen
Threshold Standards.
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PotentiaUy
Potentially Sii;nificant Less than
Sii;Dirtcanl Un"" Significant Nn
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
a) Fire/EMS 0 0 0 0
The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls
within 7 minutes or less in 85 % of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75 % of the
cases.
Comments:
The addition of a sports lighting system and base station to an existing sports field does not impact the
provision of Fire/EMS services to the site. The City ofChula Vista Fire Department has indicated that
they will be able to meet this Threshold Standard without adding any additional equipment or personnel.
The nearest fire station is approximately 1.5 miles away and the estimated response time is 3 to 4-
minutes.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
POlentiaUy
PotentiaUy Significant Less than
Significant UnI= SignuK:ant Nn
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
b) Police 0 0 0 0
The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84 % of Priority 1 calls
within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of
4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7
minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes
or less.
Comments:
The Police Threshold Standard would be met as reported by the Police Department.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
PotentiaUy
potentiaUy Significant Less tban
SignifiCant UnI= SignifIcant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
C) Traffic 0 0 0 181
1. City-wide: Maintain LOS "c" or better as measured by observed average travel
speed on all signalized arterial segments except that during peak hours a LOS "D"
can occur for no more than any two hours of the day.
2. West of 1-805: Those signalized intersections which do not meet the standard above
may continue to operate at their current 1991 LOS, but shall not worsen.
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Comments:
The Traffic Section of the Engineering Division has reported that the proposed project will generate an
insignificant amount of daily trips associated with the extended usage of the sports fields. Therefore, no
significant impact to the City's Traffic Threshold Standard is anticipated.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
d) Parks/Recreation 0 0 0 !OJ
The Threshold Standard for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres of neighborhood and
community parkland with appropriate facilities per 1,000 residents east of Interstate 805.
Comments:
The proposed project does not impact Threshold Standards for Parks and Recreation because the
proposal does not result in an increase in population. The proposed lighting structure will provide
extended use of an existing recreational facility within a City park.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Sif?;llificant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
e) Drainage 0 0 0 '"
The Threshold Standards require that storm water flows and volumes not
exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Planes) and City
Engineering Standards. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold
Standard.
Comments:
No additional storm water flows would be generated by the installation of the proposed sports
lighting system and base station. Therefore, no conflict with the City's threshold is anticipated.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
Potentially
PoteDUally Signifkant u......
Significant Unless Significant No
Impact Mitigated Impact hnpact
t) Sewer 0 0 0 !OJ
The Threshold Standards require that sewage flows and volumes not exceed
City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with Sewer Master Planes) and City Engineering
Standards. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Standard.
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Comments:
No sewer facilities are required to serve the proposed sports lighting system and base station. Therefore,
no conflict with the City's Sewer Threshold Standard is anticipated.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
PotentiaUy
Pote.atiaUy Significant Less than
SigMJCaDt Unless Sig:Dmcant No
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
g) Water 0 0 0 181
The Threshold Standards require that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission
facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and that water quality
standards are not jeopardized during growth and construction. The proposed project will
comply with this Threshold Standard.
Applicants may also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off-
set program the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
Comments:
No water service is required to serve the proposed sports lighting system and base station.
Therefore, no conflict with the City's Water Threshold Standard is anticipated.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XIII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the proposal result in a need for new systems, or
substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas?
b) Communications systems?
c) Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities?
d) Sewer or septic tanks?
e) Storm water drainage?
Potentially
Signif'lC8nt
Impact
Potentially
SignUlCaDt
Unku
Mitigated
No
Impo"
Less than
Signifkant
Impact
0 0 181 0
0 0 181 0
0 0 0 181
0 0 0 181
0 0 0 181
0 0 0 181
f) Solid waste disposal?
Comments:
The proposed sports lighting system and base station would not result in the need for new systems or
substantial alteration of existing utilities. Electrical service will be extended to the site from an
existing transformer located within the Park. The extension of electrical services would not require
new systems to be installed, or alterations of existing utilities. No significant impacts to utilities and
service systems is anticipated.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
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a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the
public or will the proposal result in the creation
of an aesthetically offensive site open to public
view?
Potentially
Potentially Sii:nificant Less than
Si~ificllnt Unless Si!,:nir~nt ~o
hnpact Mitil);ated Impact Imp.u;t
0 0 0 0
XIV. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
b) Cause the destruction or modification of a
scenic route?
o
o
o
o
c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect?
d) Create added light or glare sources that could
increase the level of sky glow in an area or
cause this project to fail to comply with Section
19.66.100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
Title 19?
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
e) Produce an additional amount of spill light?
o
o
o
o
Comments:
The proposed lighting system for the ball field # 18 and the proposed base station are not anticipated
to obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public. The subject ball field is located on the valley
floor, approximately 5-feet lower in elevation than Sweetwater Road and the nearest single-family
residential units to the north. Dense vegetation including tall eucalyptus trees block most of the view
of the ball field from Sweetwater Road and the subject site is separated from Bonita Road (a
designated scenic roadway) by the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course ("Golf Course").
The proposal is not anticipated to obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the public because of the
surrounding topography and vegetation and the separation by Sweetwater Road from the nearest
single-family residences to the north. These conditions provide an effective shield for residential
properties closest to the subject ball field. Additionally, due to the separation from Bonita Road to
the south by the Golf Course, and the existing vegetation on the Golf Course and Park, the proposal
is not anticipated to cause the destruction or modification of Bonita Road, which is identified as a
scenic route in the City's General Plan.
The proposed project would create a new source of light and glare on the unlighted ball field and
views from the adjacent residential uses could be noticeably affected because of the current absence
of lighting at the project site. However, because the Park already contains existing lighting
associated with the parking lots and ball fields, the proposed lighting of ball field #18 would not be
expected to create a noticeable increase in light and glare from distant views. Additionally, the
proposed lighting system (manufactured by Musco Systems) increases light levels up to 25 % and
reduces wasted spill light up to 95 %, thereby reducing impacts to surrounding residential properties.
In an effort to reduce any potential light and glare impacts to surrounding residential properties the
proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide the uniform distribution of lighting
on to the ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce wasted spill light.
Mitigation:
1. The proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide a uniform
distribution of lighting on to the subject ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce
wasted spill light.
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XV. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would rhe
proposal:
a) Will the proposal result in the alteration of or
the destruction or a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
b) Will the proposal result in adverse physical or
aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic
building, structure or object?
c) Does the proposal have the potential to cause a
physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values?
d) Will the proposal restrict existing religious or
sacred uses within the potential impact area?
e) Is the area identified on the City's General Plan
EIR as an area of high potential for
archeological resources?
Potentially
Potentially Significant ee" than
Signiflc.ant Unless Significant Nn
Impact Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 0 I8J
o
o
o
I8J
o
o .
o
I8J
o
o
o
I8J
o
o
o
I8J
Comments:
The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identify the subject site or
surrounding vicinity as an area of potential cultural resources. The project does not include grading
for the installation of the sports lighting system and base station; therefore, there would be no
significant impacts to cultural resources on the project site.
XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Will rhe
proposal result in the alrerarion of or rhe
destruction of paleonrological resources?
Comments:
The Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan does not identify the subject site or
surrounding vicinity as an area of potential paleontological resources. The project does not include
grading for the installation of the sports lighting system and base station; therefore, there would be
no significant impacts to paleontological resources on the project site.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XVII. RECREATION. Would rhe proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational facilities?
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Un!",
Mitigated
Nn
Impact
Less than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
I8J
Potentially
Potentially Significant Less than
Significant Un!", Significant Nn
1m.." Mitigated Impact Impact
0 0 0 I8J
0 0 0 I8J
c) Interfere with recreation parks & recreation
plans or programs?
o
o
o
1;1
Comments:
The proposed project is a sports lighting system and base station in an existing City park, which does not
affect the need for parks and recreational facilities. The proposed project would extend the use of an
existing recreational facility. Therefore, no significant impacts to recreational needs are anticipated from
the proposed project.
XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE: See Negarive Declararionfor
mflndatory findings of significance. If an EIR is
needed. rhis section should be completed.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal conununity, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods or
California history or prehistory?
Potentiall)"
Significant
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigated
No
Impact
Less than
Signilkanl
Impact
o
o
o
1;1
Comments:
The proposed project is located in a fully developed park in the City of Chula Vista. The
surrounding area is developed with residential uses and a municipal golf course. Neither sensitive
plant nor animal resources, nor historical or archeological resources are present on the site. The
proposed project will have no significant impact to the quality of the environment, reduction of
habitat of wildlife species or threaten the historical preservation of the area.
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
Potentially
Sign.ific:a.nt
Impact
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigated
No
Impact
1=",,0
Significant
1m.."
o
o
o
1;1
Comments:
Installation of the sports lighting system and the base station is consistent with the City's General Plan
and the City Council approved Draft Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) dated October 9,
2000. The proposed project will not negatively affect long-term environmental goals.
c) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a project
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Potentially
Signifkant
1m.."
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigated
No
1m.."
1= ....
SignifkaDt
1m.."
o
o
o
t;I
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
Comments:
There are no other current or foreseeable projects in the surrounding area that would contribute to
cumulatively considerable impacts. The proposed project is consistent with the Rohr Park Master Plan.
Mitigation Measures:
No mitigation measures are required.
PotimtiaUy
Significant
Impact
PotentiaUy-
Significant
Unless
Mitigated
'-"'than
Sig:nificant
Impact
No
Impact
d) Does the project have environmental effects,
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
o
o
o
o
Comments:
The proposed sports lighting system and base station is not anticipated to cause any direct or indirect
substantial adverse effects on human beings. The proposed project would not involve operations
involving hazardous substances. The base station is subject to Federal Communication Commission
(FCC) regulations. Sprint has a license to operate from the FCC and is required to provide
documentation for the proposed base station to the FCC for verification that Federal regulations are
met. No significant impacts are expected to occur due to compliance with FCC permitting
requirements.
The proposed project will result in a new source of light and glare on the unlighted ball field and views
from the adjacent residential uses could be noticeably affected because of the current absence of
lighting at the project site. To reduce any potential light and glare impacts to surrounding residential
properties the proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide the uniform distribution
of lighting on to the ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce wasted spill light.
Mitigation: The proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide a uniform
distribution oflighting on to the subject ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce wasted
spill light.
XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MITIGATION MEASURES:
Aesthetics & Mandatory Findings of Significance
I. The proposed lighting system shall be directed downward to provide a uniform distribution of
lighting on to the subject ball field and soccer field overlay and reduce wasted spill light.
Hazards
1. In the event that an emergency power generator is needed, a liner would be required to prevent
any fuel spillage that could result in a potential fire hazard.
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XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant(s) and/or Operator(s) stipulate that they have each
read, understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator.
Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to adoption of the Addendum shall indicate the Applicants'
and/or Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval.
\:;V(+ V~~)oS k ~ S
Printed Nam.e and Tit~e of 1!liCant or A' horized Representa ive
c1/IiU~~
Signature of Applicant or Authorized Representative
~ J ~DS 0f /0 /
Date
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Date
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XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Tbe environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
D Land Use and Planning D Transportation/Circulation D Public Services
D Population and Housing D Biological Resources D Utilities and Service
Systems
D Geophysical D Energy and Mineral Resources . Aesthetics
D Water . Hazards D Cultural Resources
D Air Quality D Noise D Recreation
D Paleontological D Mandatory Findings of Significance
Resources
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XXII. DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, 0
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, .
there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described
on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environmel!t, and an 0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MA Y have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at 0
least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant
impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, 0
there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects
(a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b)
have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. An addendum has been
prepared to provide a record of this determination.
2~1?~~.
Environmental Review Coordinator
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Appendix 8
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA' DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
You are required to file a Statement of Disclosure of certain ownership or financial interests, payments,
or campaign contributions, on all matters which will require discretionary action on the part of the City
Council, Planning Commission, and all other official bodies. The following information must be disclosed:
1 . List the names of all persons having financial interest in the property which is the subject of the
application or the contract, e.g., owner applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier.
City of Chula Vista
Cox/Sprint PCS
Lucent, Inc
2. If any person" identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals owning more than 10% of the shares in the corporation or owning any partnership interest
in the partnership.
3. If any person" identified pursuant to (1) above is non-profrt organization or a trust, list the names of
any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of
the trust.
4. Have you had more than $250 worth of business transacted with any member of the City staff,
Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Council within the past twelve months? Yes No X
If yes, please indicate person(s): -
5. Please identify each and every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or
independent contractors who you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter.
Wireless Facilities Incorporated (WFI)
6. Have you and/or your officers or agents, in the aggregate, contributed more than $1,000 to a
Councilmember in the current or preceding election period? Yes _ No L If yes, state which
Councilmember(s):
(NOTE: A TTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES AS NECESS
Print or type name of contracto applicant
Date:
s-/''L/rrv
( (
'" Person is defined as: "Any individual. fum. co-partnership, joinr venJU~. association. social club. fnolernaJ organization, corporation,
estale. trust, receiver, syndicate. this and any other county, city and coumr)', city municipality. district, or other political subdivision. 01' o'V'
other group or combination acting as a unil. ,.
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ATTACHMENT 6