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RESOLUTION NO. 3714
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
4 OF TUSTIN APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 99-012
5 AND DESIGN REVIEW 99-017 AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF MAJOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
6 FACILITY AT 15201 WOODLAWN AVENUE.
s The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
9 I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
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A. That a proper application for Conditional Use Permit 99-012 and
~ Design Review 99-017 was filed by Spdnt PCS to establish a major
.wireless communications facility sixty feet in height with six antenna
~2 panels fifty-six (56)-inches in length on the property located at 15201
~3 Woodlawn Avenue.
~4 B. That the proposed facility is consistent with the requirements of
Tustin City Code Section 9276 et seq., relating to wireless
~5 communications facilities.
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C. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed and held on said
~? application on February 14, 2000, and continued to the February 28
~8 and March 13, 2000 meetings' of the Planning Commission.
19 D. That installation, operation, and maintenance of a major wireless
communication facility, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the
20 health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons
2~ residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, nor be
injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the
:2 neighborhood of the subject property, or to the general welfare of the
:3 City of Tustin, as evidenced by the following findings:
24 1 ) As conditioned, the proposed facility would not be detrimental
to, or have a negative effect on, surrounding properties in that
25 it would appear to be a tree set within the 'q'eChnology Center"
26 zoning district of the Pacific Center East Specific Plan which
provides for general research and development, light industrial
27 and accessory office and commercial uses. A monopole
constructed as an artificial tree within a cluster of trees at this
28 location is consistent with the second and third site selection
29 order of preference in Tustin City Code Section
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9276(F)(2)(a)(3) which identifies placement where vegetation
2 would provide screenings and in commercial and industrial
3 zones. In addition, consistent with the Iocational guidelines in
TCC Section 9276(H), the facility would not be located within
4 100 feet of any existing, legally established major wireless
5 communication facility nor within 300 feet of residentially
zoned or used property.
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7 2) As conditioned, the proposed facility would not be detrimental
to, or have a negative effect on, surrounding properties in that
s the facility would appear to be a tree and would be located in
close proximity to living trees of comparable heights consistent
9 with the screening guidelines of Tustin City Code Section
20 9276(F)(1).
~1 3) As conditioned, the use of a portion of the project site for the
facility would not impair .the operations of the existing use.
~2 The facility would be unattended and'not necessitate use of
is required parking spaces nor generate significant traffic in the
neighborhood.
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~5 4) As conditioned, co-location of the facility shall be required for
other carders at a fair market rate to avoid an infiltration of
~6 additional major wireless communication facilities within one
hundred (100) feet of the facility..
E. Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the
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Commission finds that the location, size, architectural features and
m general appearance of the proposed facility would not impair the
orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or
20 future development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making
2~ such findings, the Commission has considered at least the 'following
items:
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1. Height, bulk and area of buildings.
23 2. Setbacks and site planning.
24 3. Physical relationship of proposed improvements to existing
structures in the neighborhood.
25 4. Appearance and design relationship of proposed
:6 improvements to existing structures and possible future
structures in the neighborhood and public thoroughfares.
27 5. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City
Council.
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F. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303,
2 Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
G. That the project has been reviewed for consistency with the Air
4 Quality Sub-element of the City of Tustin General Plan and has been
5 determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element.
6 II. The Planning Commission h'ereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 9~-
-012 and Design Review 9~-017 authorizing establishment of a major
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wireless communication facility sixty (60) feet in height with six (6) antenna
s panels fifty-six (56) inches in length at 15201 Woodlawn Avenue, subject to
the Conditions contained in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, at a
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regular meeting on the 27th day of March, 2000.
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,4 ,~T¢I~I~N V. KOZAK
~5 Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
~9 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
20 CITY OF TUSTIN )
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I~ ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I- am the Planning
22 Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California;
that Resolution No. 3714 was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the
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Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 27th day of March, 2000:
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26 ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CUP 99-012 AND DR 99-017
MARCH 27, 2000
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for
the project date stamped March 27, 2000, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director
of Community Development. Department in accordance with this Exhibit.
The Director of Community Development may also approve subsequent
minor modification to plans during plan check if such modifications are to be
consistent with provisions of the Tustin City Code.
(1) 1.2 Project approval shall become null and void unless building permits are
issued within eighteen (18) months of the date of this Exhibit.
(1) 1.3 The applicant shall sign and rett~rn an Agreement to Conditions Imposed
form prior to the issuance of any permits.
(1) 1.4 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
any building permits for this project, subject to review and approval of plans
by the Community Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Any public improvements damaged by the applicant adjacent to this project
shall be repaired and/or replaced by the applicant as determined by the
Engineering Division and shall include but not be limited to curb, gutter,
street paving and drive apron.
(1) 1.6 Design Review approval shall be reviewed by the Community Development
Director on or about March 27, 2005 and every five (5) years thereafter or
sooner if deemed appropriate. The Director may recommend to the City
Council modification to the existing conditions and facility including lowering
or requiring a building mounted facility or impose new conditions as part of
such review to protect the public health, safety, community aesthetics and
general welfare.
(1) 1.7 The applicant shall hold harmless and defend the City of Tustin from all
claims and liabilities arising out of a challenge of the City's approval of this
project.
SOURCE CODES
(1)' STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
(2) CEQA MITIGATION EQUIREMENTS
(3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
(4) DESIGN REVIEW (7) PC/CC POLICY
*** EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3714
Conditions of Approval
CUP 99-012, DR 99-017
Page 2
(1) 1.8 Except as otherwise stated in Condition 1.2, Design Review approval shall
remain valid for a period not to exceed the term of the lease on the subject
property, including any .extension thereof. A copy of said lease shall be
submitted to-the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any
permits. If the lease is extended or terminated, notice and evidence thereof
shall be provided to. the Community Development Director. Upon
termination or expiration of the lease, the facilities shall be removed from the
subject property.
(1) 1.9 To prevent ovemoncentration of monopole structures, future wireless
communication facilities proposed by Sprint south of the I-5 Freeway and
east of the SR-55 Freeway within the City of Tustin shall be limited to
building mounted facilities which are integrated into the architecture of the
host buildings. The applicant shall submit a master plan of the for the area
south of the I-5 Freeway and SR-55 Freeway to the Community
Development Department demonstrating that building mounted facilities
could be developed to eliminate existing or future gaps in service.
(1) 1.10 The applicant shall be required to accommodate additional carriers that
request to co-locate on the facility at a lease that is at a fair market rate.
(1) 1.11 The owner shall bring the property into compliance with the City's Property
Maintenance Ordinance prior to the issuance of a building permit. Said
property shall be maintained in a manner to ensure compliance with the
Property Maintenance Ordinance.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 2.1 At building permit plan check, the applicant shall submit three (3) complete
sets of architectural, electrical and mechanical plans with the necessary
structural calculations, specifications and details complying with the Uniform
Building Code, other related Codes, City Ordinances and State and Federal
Laws and regulations. The structural calculations and specifications shall be
prepared by a Califomia registered civil or structural engineer. The
engineer's license number and license expiration date shall be indicated on
the report.
(1) 2.2 All grading, drainage,, vegetation and circulation shall comply with the City of
Tustin Grading Manual. All street sections, curbs, gutters, sidewalks,
lighting and storm drains shall comply with on-site improvement standards.
Any deviations shall. be brought to the attention of the Building Official and
request for approval shall be submitted in writing pdor to any approval.
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3714
Conditions of Approval
CUP 99-012, DR 99-017
Page 3
(6) 2.3 At building plan check, the applicant shall submit three (3) sets of
landscaping and. irrigation plans identifying the existing and proposed
landscaping, planting details, soils report and modifications to the existing
irrigation system. The plan shall be prepared consistent with the City's
landscaping and irrigation guidelines.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(4) 3.1 The wireless facility shall be disguised as a pine tree no more than sixty (60)
feet in height with a round trunk with artificial bark and full branching from the
top of the pole to the ground. A total of six (6) living trees of a variety of
species shall be installed in close proximity and height to the monopole tree
structure subject to review and approval of the Community Development
Department. If sufficient space is not available for installation of one
monopole structure and six (6) living trees, the applicant shall request
approval of revised plans from the Planning Commission.
(4) 3.2 .The number and dimensions of the antenna sectors shall be limited to six (6)
panels fifty-six (56) inches in length as shown on the approved plans. The
location and configuration of the facility shall be restricted to the location and
configuration shown on the approved plans.
*** 3.3 The artificial tree/monopole structure shall be maintained in good condition.
If the condition of the structure serves to lessen the visual mitigation of the
communication facility as an artificial tree, the Director may require that the
structure be refurbished within thirty (30) days of notification from the
Community Development Department.
*** 3.4 The condition of the living trees shall be monitored by the Community
Development Department. If the height, style or condition of the trees
serves to lessen the visual mitigation of the communication facility, the
Director may require tha,t the trees be trimmed, altered, moved or replaced
within thirty (30) days of notification from the Community Development
Department to ensure that the facility will be screened by healthy trees of
comparable heights.
*** 3.5 Maintenance and pruning of the live trees shall comply with the Intemational
Society of Arborculture (ISA) pruning practices.
(4) 3.6 A six (6) foot eight (8) inch tall block wall enclosure shall be installed around
the wireless facility to prevent unauthorized access and visibility from any.
surrounding sites or public right-of-ways, subject to final approval of the
Community Development Director. Access into the facility shall not encroach
over any property line.
Exhibit A - Resolution No. 3714
Conditions of Approval
CUP 99-012, DR 99-017
Page 4
*** 3.7 The applicant shall prepare a preliminary report within 90 days of completion
of the project demonstrating conformance with national standards for safe
human exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio frequency installation.
Said report shall be submitted to the Community Development Director.
NOISE
(1) 4.1 All construction operations including engine warm up shall be subject to the
provisions of the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance, as amended, and may take
place only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday unless the Building Official
determines that said activity will be in substantial conformance with the
Noise Ordinance and that public health and safety will not be impaired
subject to application being made at the time the permit for the work is
awarded or during progress of the work.
FEES
(1) 5~1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of all
applicable fees, including but not limited to the following. Payment shall be
required based upon those rates in effect at the time of payment and are
subject to change.
A. Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development
Department based on the most current schedule.
B. Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the sub.iect project, the
applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of
$38.00 (thirty-eight dollars) to enable the City to file the appropriate
environmental documentation for the project. If within such forty-eight
(48) hour period that applicant has not delivered to the Community
Development Department the above-noted check, the statute of
limitations for any interested party to challenge the environmental
determination under the provisions of the Califomia Environmental
Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.