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Report to the
Planning Commission
DATE: MAY 11, 2010
SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-036
DESIGN REVIEW 09-042
APPLICANT: CELLY ADAMO
RELIANT LAND SERVICES, REPRESENTING SPRINTINEXTEL
1594 BATAVIA STREET
ORANGE, CA 92867
PROPERTY TUSTIN SELF STORAGE LIMITED
OWNER: ATTN: JOHN YELLAND
550 WEST SIXTH STREET
TUSTIN, CA 92780
LOCATION: 550 W. SIXTH STREET
GENERAL PLAN: PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS
ZONING: PLANNED INDUSTRIAL (PM)
ENVIRONMENTAL: THIS PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 15303, CLASS 3 OF TITLE 14, CHAPTER 3 OF
THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (GUIDELINES
FOR THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT).
REVIEW PURSUANT TO TUSTIN CITY CODE (TCC) SECTION 9276d(1)
CRITERIA: AND 9276e, MODIFICATIONS TO MAJOR WIRELESS
FACILITIES REQUIRE APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND DESIGN REVIEW.
REQUEST: TO MODIFY AN EXISTING MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY BY
REPLACING THREE (3) PANEL ANTENNAS AND ADDING
THREE (3) NEW DISH ANTENNAS, ONE (1) NEW GPS
ANTENNA, AND ONE (1) NEW EQUIPMENT RACK,
INSTALLING NEW PALM FRONDS, AND INSTALLING A
PAINTED CYLINDRICAL ALUMINUM SHROUD AROUND THE
EXISTING PALM TRUNK.
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The applicant has responded to direction and input provided by the Planning
Commission at the April 13, 2010, meeting by introducing additional stealth elements
such as longer palm fronds and proposing a palm trunk shroud to hide the existing
square-shaped trunk.
Although the applicant did respond to the Planning Commission's direction, staff continues
to have concerns for the proposed project design in that, based on the design and the
materials submitted, the existing trunk design may not be improved, or could possibly be
made worse, making the wireless facility more prominent rather than stealth. Staff
continues to believe that the monopalm upgrade is very poorly designed (palm fronds
are unrealistic and the trunk is too wide, proportionately) and that the proposal will not
remedy the wireless facility's negative notoriety in the community.
Staff has prepared two versions of Resolution No. 4145, repealing Conditional Use
Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008, and approving Conditional Use Permit 09-
036 and Design Review 09-042. One version, Alternative A, approves the project as
proposed and imposes standard Conditions of Approval typical of a wireless facility.
The other version, Alternative B, approves the project with specific Conditions of
Approval that require the applicant to install realistically designed palm fronds, remove
and replace the existing trunk instead of installing a shroud, and to post a cash bond in
the amount acceptable to the Community Development Director to ensure compliance
with the Conditions of Approval in Alternative B.
BACKGROUND
The proposed project was originally scheduled for a Planning Commission public hearing
on March 9, 2010; however, prior to the public hearing on March 9, 2010, the applicant
submitted a request for continuance to allow for redesigning of the project to address
staffs concerns. The Planning Commission continued the item to the April 13, 2010,
hearing date.
Following the hearing, on March 18 and 23, 2010, the applicanfi submitted revised plans
with new information showing that a cylindrical aluminum shroud would be installed around
the existing square palm trunk and would be painted to simulate a palm trunk, that
additional palm fronds would be installed, and three (3) new dish antennas would be
installed on the palm trunk. However, no material samples or detailed information were
provided in response to several requests by staff. Accordingly, staff again recommended
that the Planning Commission deny the proposal due to concerns that the plans did not
provide sufficient information to ensure that the modifications would achieve a high quality
design upgrade.
At the continued public hearing of April 13, 2010, the applicant provided the Planning
Commission with material sample of a proposed cylindrical shroud and the applicant
indicated that revised plans with additional detail and information addressing the staffs
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design concerns could be submitted to staff for review. Consequently, the Planning
Commission continued the item to the May 11, 2010, hearing date to allow for additional
applicant submittals and staff review of the proposed modification to the existing
monopalm.
On April 22, 2010, the applicant submitted revised plans showing a cylindrical palm trunk
and new palm fronds and provided sample materials of the shroud. The proposed design
is discussed in further detail under the Discussion and Analysis portion of this staff report.
Site and Surrounding Properties
The project site is neighbored by Sixth Street and residential properties to the north,
Interstate 5 Freeway to the south, an industrial building complex to the east, and the
Boys and Girls Club of Tustin to the west.
The project site is zoned Planned Industrial (PM) and improved with aself-storage
facility. The project site is surrounded by Single Family Residential (R-1) districts to the
north, Interstate 5 Freeway to the south, a Planned Industrial (PM) district to the east,
and Public and Institutional (P&I) district to the west.
The existing wireless facility is located near the southeast corner of the property,
between the rear of the self-storage building and Interstate 5 Freeway.
Figure 1: Zoning Map
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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Project Summary
The existing wireless facility was approved in 1998 and is one of the first major wireless
facilities in the City designed as a stealth facility. The facility is highly visible from the
Interstate 5 Freeway. It has a square "tree trunk" and the palm fronds do not effectively
screen the antenna panels. Over the years, staff has received several negative comments
about the poor design of this prominent wireless facility. In addition, the City has had
ongoing issues with the required live palm trees dying and needing to be replaced on at
least three different occasions. The City has expended Code Enforcement and staff time,
such as site inspections, repeated notification letters, and direct communication to ensure
minimum maintenance for the facility.
The application was submitted by Celly Adamo of Reliant Land Services, on behalf of
Sprint/Nextel. The proposal is to modify the existing major wireless facility by adding
antennas, equipment, and palm fronds and installing a cylindrical metal shroud around the
tree trunk.
Figure 2: Existing Major Wireless Facility
Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008 it will be considered moot-since
the uses and restrictions originally identified under that conditional use permit and design
review are addressed and updated in CUP 09-036 and DR 09-042. Planning Commission
adoption of the draft resolution repeals CUP 98-010 and DR 98-008 and approves CUP
09-036 and DR 09-042 in order to simplify the conditional use permit and design review
records for the wireless facility.
Project Proposals
• Initial/Original Proposal
The photo simulation in Figure 3a shows the original proposal submitted by the
applicant. The proposed modifications involved replacing panel antennas and
installing new dish antennas beneath the panel antennas. No changes to the existing
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facility design were proposed. Prior to the March 9, 2010, Planning Commission
meeting, the applicant requested a continuance to address staffs initial design
concerns.
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The photo simulation in Figure 3b shows the second proposal submitted by the
applicant, which was presented to the Planning Commission on April 13, 2010. The
proposed modifications involved replacing panel antennas and installing new dish
antennas onto the trunk, adding palm fronds, and installing a painted aluminum shroud
around the existing square palm trunk. No sample materials were submitted for staff
review. The Planning Commission directed the applicant to work with staff and
continued the item to the May 11, 2010, hearing date.
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• Current Proposal
The photo simulation in Figure 3c above shows the third and current proposal
submitted by the applicant. The proposed modifications involved replacing panel
antennas and installing new dish antennas onto the trunk, installing new palm fronds,
and installing a textured and painted aluminum shroud around the existing square palm
trunk. Sample materials were submitted for staff review ten (10) calendar days prior to
staff report preparation.
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Pursuant to TCC Sections 9276d(1) and 9276e, the modification of a major wireless facility
requires approval of a conditional use permit and design review. The original applicant
was Nextel and the current applicant is Sprint/Nextel. The proposed modifications would
enhance and expand the wireless facility's signal capacity and is therefore an
intensification of the use. Accordingly, CUP 09-036 and DR 09-042 are submitted for the
Planning Commission consideration.
The existing wireless facility is approximately 357 feet from the nearest residential use and
803 feet from the nearest major wireless facility meeting the minimum location criteria of
300 feet from residential uses and 100 feet from other major wireless facility and the
guidelines contained in the TCC Section 9276h.
Design Review
This section of the staff report discusses the Design Review aspect of the third and current
submittal proposed by the applicant.
The applicant submitted revised plans on April 22, 2010, and the sample material board on
May 3, 2010, showing the proposed modifications to the existing wireless facility. The
modifications include removing and replacing three (3) panel antennas and installing three
(3) new dish antennas, one (1) GPS antenna, and one (1) equipment rack. The proposed
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modifications also include installing a textured cylindrical aluminum shroud around the
existing palm trunk and installing all new palm fronds.
The proposed three (3) new panel antennas would replace three (3) existing panel
antennas and would not result in a visible change to the existing panel arrays and
configuration. The proposed three (3) new dish antennas would be mounted on the
proposed trunk and painted to match the trunk, thus minimizing the visibility of the new
dish antennas (see Figure 3c). The new GPS antenna would be mounted on the parapet
of the existing self-storage building and has a relatively small profile, thus its visibility from
the adjacent public thoroughfare would be minimal. The proposed new equipment rack is
proposed to be located in the existing equipment room within the existing self-storage
building and the additional equipment would not be visible from outside the building.
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The submitted plans note that an aluminum shroud is proposed to encase the existing
palm trunk. The applicant submitted photos of the proposed shroud showing a palm trunk
that is cylindrical in shape and painted and textured to simulate a real palm trunk (Figure
5a). The applicant also submitted a sample material of the proposed shroud, also painted
and textured to simulate a palm trunk (Figure 5b). However, the sample appears to be
made of a fiberglass material and the texture and pattern appear different from that shown
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much thicker than the existing trunk, as highlighted on the plans in Figure 4. The applicant
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In addition to the sample materials provided, the applicant also provided photo simulations
from a close up perspective of the proposed modifications to the wireless facility, as shown
in Figure 5c.
The photo simulation shows a proposed trunk that is thicker than the existing facility and
proposed palm fronds that have a different shape than those on the existing wireless
facility and possibly mimics a different species than the nearby live palm trees, resulting in
a greater difference in scale between the wireless facility and the existing live palm trees.
Proposed Palm Frond Design
The proposed new palm fronds are shown in Figures 6a and 6b. The photos and photo
simulations show that the new palm fronds will be longer than the existing palm fronds.
Longer palm fronds would screen the panel antennas better than the existing fronds.
However, based on the photos and sample provided, the proposed palm fronds do not
resemble a date palm tree, such as the nearby live date palm trees, and the fronds have
an overall unrealistic appearance.
Figure 5c: Proposed Palm Trunk -Submitted Photo Simulation
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Figure 6b: Proposed Palm Fronds -Submitted Sample Material
The submitted photos provided in Figures 6a depict a palm frond design that is
significantly different from the palm frond style depicted on the applicant's sample board
(Figure 6b). The photo simulation in Figure 7, which the applicant submitted to help
visually show the proposed trunk shroud and new palm fronds, appears to reflect more of
the palm frond style shown in Figure 6a instead of the style submitted as sample material
(Figure 6b). Figure 7 again emphasizes the significant size difference in trunk size
between the existing date palms and the proposed monopalm trunk shroud.
Figure 6a: Proposed Palm Fronds -Submitted Photos
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Based on the submitted photos and photo simulations of the proposed palm fronds
(Figures 6a and 7a), the new palm fronds appear unrealistic in that they do not resemble
palm fronds from a date palm tree as currently proposed. The palm fronds appear to be
stiff and do not bend down, and they also appear inconsistent in scale when viewed next
to the existing live palm trees, which were originally installed to camouflage the existing
wireless facility. Based on the submitted sample material and accompanying photos, the
proposed palm frond does not simulate the feathery appearance of the existing live palm
tree palm fronds.
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Summary of Analysis
The applicant has responded to direction and input provided by the Planning
Commission at the April 13, 2010, meeting by introducing additional stealth elements
such as longer palm fronds and proposing a palm trunk shroud to hide the existing
square-shaped trunk. Although the applicant did respond to the Planning Commission's
direction, staff continues ~to have concerns 'For the proposed project design in that, based
on the design and the materials submitted, the existing trunk design may not be improved,
or could possibly be made worse, making the wireless facility more prominent rather than
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stealth. Staff continues to believe that the monopalm upgrade is very poorly designed
(palm fronds are unrealistic and the trunk is too wide, proportionately) and that the
proposal will not remedy the wireless facility's negative notoriety in the community.
FINDINGS
In determining whether to approve CUP 09-036 and DR 09-042, the Planning
Commission must determine whether or not the proposed request will be detrimental to
the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in
the neighborhood, be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the
neighborhood of the subject property, or to the general welfare of the City of Tustin. Staff
is recommending that the Planning Commission approve Resolution No. 4145 (Alternative
B). A decision to approve this request may be supported by the following findings:
1. The project is consistent with Section 9276 of the Tustin City Code (TCC)
pertaining to wireless communication facility regulations and guidelines in that
the existing major wireless communication facilities is located within Planned
Industrial (PM) zoning district which is encouraged. The proposed modification
would modify the appearance of the existing square-shaped trunk monopalm with a
more realistic appearance.
2. The proposed modification would increase the existing wireless facility's signal
capacity and communication capabilities, expand the economic value and life of the
facility, increase the visibility of the facility from surrounding areas, and intensify the
negative aesthetic. The proposed changes warrant reconsideration of the
appropriateness of the existing facility design.
3. The proposed facility meets all of the distancing requirements outlined in Section
9276h of the TCC in that the pole is demonstrated to be over 300 feet from any
residential uses and in excess of 100 feet from any other established major
wireless communication facility.
4. As conditioned, the general appearance of the proposed modifications is
compatible with the surrounding area in that, as proposed, the cylindrical shroud
around the existing square tree trunk and new palm fronds would increase the
screening of the wireless facility. The proposed facility is designed as a stealth
monopalm, and all associated cabinet equipment would be located inside a fully
enclosed existing self-storage building.
5. Pursuant to TCC Section 9272(c), the Planning Commission finds that the
location, size, architectural features, and general appearance of the proposed
project will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the
present or future development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making
such findings, the Planning Commission has considered at least the following
items:
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Height, bulk, and area of structure. The existing wireless facility height of
sixty (60) feet will remain unchanged, and the existing live palm trees will
remain to screen the wireless facility.
b. Setbacks and site planning. The existing wireless facility location meets
the minimum distance requirements identified in the TCC for wireless
facilities.
c. Exterior materials and colors. The proposed changes to the exterior
materials and colors will create an appearance that is more consistent with
a palm tree.
d. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the
neighborhood. The proposed project involves the modification of an
existing moriopalm structure, which is located behind an existing self-
storage buildinc,~ end no new free-standing structures are proposed.
e. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public
thoroughfares. The facility is immediately adjacent to and at similar
elevation grade to the Interstate 5 Freeway, and the round shape of the
proposed trunk shroud will more closely resemble a palm trunk than the
existing square-shaped trunk.
Development guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. The
project complies with location criteria and guidelines prescribed in TCC
Sections 927Gg and 927th.
Ed ~" rine V. Huffer
Associate Planner
Elizabeth A. Binsack
Community Development Director
Attachments:
A. Location Map
B. Land Use Application Fact Sheet
C. Submitted Plans
D. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4145 (Alternative A)
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 4145 (Alternative B)
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LAND USE APPLICATION FACT SHEET
LAND USE APPLICATION FACT SHEET
1. LAND USE APPLICATION NUMBER(S): CUP 09-036 and DR 09-042
2. LOCATION: 550 W. Sixth Street 3. LOT: Y BLOCK: _ TRACT: 737 4. APN(S): 401-341-07
5. PREVIOUS OR CONCURRENT APPLICATION RELATING TO THIS PROPERTY:
Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008
6. SURROUNDING LAND USES:
NORTH: Residential SOUTH: Freeway EAST: Industrial WEST: Youth Facility
7. SURROUNDING ZONING DESIGNATION:
NORTH: Single-Family Residential (R-~
SOUTH: N/A -State Department of Transportation
EAST: Planning Industrial (PM)
WEST: Public and Institutional (P&I)
8. SURROUNDING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
NORTH: Low Density Residential
SOUTH: N/A -State Department of Transportation
EAST: Planned Community Commercial/Business
WEST; Publicllnstitutional
9. SITE LAND USE:
EXISTING PROPOSED
Use: Self Storage Facility Modify the existing Maior
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Major Wireless Facility
Zoning: Planned Industrial No Ghange
General Plan: Planned Community Commercial/Business No Change
DEVELOPMENT FACTS;
10. LOT AREA: 60.984 S.F. 1.4 ACRES
11. BUILDING LOT COVERAGE: 100 percent MAX. PERMITTED
12. SITE LANDSCAPING:
13. OPEN SPACE:
14. PARKING:
15. BUILDING HEIGHT:
16. BUILDING SETBACKS:
5 percent REQUIRED
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SIDE: 3 feet NIA
REAR: 10 feet NIA
18. OTHER UNIQUE CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED TO THE PROPERTY (I.E. SPECIAL STUDY
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ATTACHMENT D
RESOLUTION NO. 4145 (ALTERNATIVE A)
RESOLUTION NO. 4145 (ALTERNATIVE A)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN REPEALING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 98-010 AND DESIGN REVIEW 09-008, AND
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-036 AND
DESIGN REVIEW 09-042, A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN
EXISTING MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY (MONOPALM)
LOCATED AT 550 WEST SIXTH STREET.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application was filed by Celly Adamo of Reliant Land Services on
behalf of Sprint/Nextel requesting to modify an existing major wireless
facility at 550 W. Sixth Street by replacing three (3) panel antennas, adding
three (3) dish antennas, one (1) GPS antenna and one (1) equipment rack,
installing new palm fronds, and installing a painted cylindrical aluminum
shroud around the existing palm trunk. The conditions of approval in
Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008 are addressed
and updated in Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 42 and
therefore Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008 are
considered moot.
B. The site is designated as Planned Community Commercial/Business by the
City General Plan and is zoned Planned Industrial (PM). Pursuant to Tustin
City Code Section 9276d(1) and 9276e, modifications to major wireless
facilities require design approval through a Conditional Use Permit and
Design Review.
C. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 of
Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the
California Environmental Quality Act).
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on March 9, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
E. That the applicant submitted a request for continuance on March 9, 2010, to
allow for time to redesign the project and to address staff's concerns. The
Planning Commission continued the public hearing to April 13, 2010.
That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on April 13, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
G. The Planning Commission expressed design concerns regarding the
proposed project and directed the applicant to submit revised plans that
address their design concerns. That the Planning Commission continued
the public hearing to May 11, 2010.
Resolution No. 4145
Page 2
H. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on May 11, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
I. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed project
will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such
proposed use, and be injurious or detrimental to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, or to the general
welfare of the City of Tustin in that:
1. The project is consistent with Section 9276 of the Tustin City Code
(TCC) pertaining to wireless communication facility regulations and
guidelines in that the existing major wireless communication
facilities is located within Planned Industrial (PM) zoning district
which is encouraged. The proposed modification would modify the
appearance of the existing square-shaped trunk monopalm with a
more realistic appearance.
2. The proposed modification would increase the existing wireless
facility's signal capacity and communication capabilities, expand the
economic value and life of the facility, increase the visibility of the
facility from surrounding areas, and intensify the negative aesthetic.
The proposed changes warrant reconsideration of the
appropriateness of the existing facility design.
3. The proposed facility meets all of the distancing requirements
outlined in Section 9276h of the TCC in that the pole is
demonstrated to be over 300 feet from any residential uses and in
excess of 100 feet from any other established major wireless
communication facility.
4. As conditioned, the general appearance of the proposed
modifications is compatible with the surrounding area in that, as
proposed, the cylindrical shroud around the existing square tree trunk
and new palm fronds would increase the screening of the wireless
facility. The proposed facility is designed as a stealth monopalm, ,and
all associated cabinet equipment would be located inside a fully
enclosed existing self-storage building.
5. Pursuant to TCC Section 9272(c), the Planning Commission finds
that the location, size, architectural features, and general
appearance of the proposed project will not impair the orderly and
harmonious development of the area, the present or future
development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making such
findings, the Planning Commission has considered at least the
following items:
a. Height, bulk, and area of structure. The existing wireless
facility height of sixty (60) feet will remain unchanged, and
Resolution No. 4145
Page 3
the existing live palm trees will remain to screen the wireless
facility.
b. Setbacks and site planning. The existing wireless facility
location meets the minimum distance requirements identified
in the TCC for wireless facilities.
c. Exterior materials and colors. The proposed changes to the
exterior materials and colors will create an appearance that
is more consistent with a palm tree.
d. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures in the neighborhood. The proposed project
involves the modification of an existing monopalm structure,
which is located behind an existing self-storage building and
no new free-standing structures are proposed.
e. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures
to existing structures and possible future structures in the
neighborhood and public thoroughfares. The facility is
immediately adjacent to and at similar elevation grade to the
Interstate 5 Freeway, and the round shape of the proposed
trunk shroud will more closely resemble a palm trunk than
the existing square-shaped trunk.
f. Development guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City
Council. The project complies with location criteria and
guidelines prescribed in TCC Sections 9276g and 9276h.
II. The Planning Commission hereby repeals Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and
Design Review 98-008, and approves Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design
Review 09-042, a request to modify an existing major wireless facility at 550 W.
6th Street, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 11th day of May, 2010.
ELWYN A. "AL" MURRAY
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
Resolution No. 4145
Page 4
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the
Commission Secretary of the
duly passed and adopted at a
on the 11th day of May, 201 ~.
undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4145 was
regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4145
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-036
AND DESIGN REVIEW 09-042
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped May 11, 2010, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the
Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit. The
Director may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans
during plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of
the Tustin City Code or other applicable regulations.
(1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall
be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the
project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Department.
(1) 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits for
the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway
within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may
be considered if a written request is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 09-042 is
contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and returning to
the Community Development Department a notarized "Agreement to
Conditions Imposed" form and the property owner signing and recording
with the County Clerk-Recorder a revised, notarized "Notice of
Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval" form. The
forms shall be established by the Director of Community Development,
and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community
Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the issuance of
an Administrative Citation pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 The applicant shall agree, at its sole cost and expense, to defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
consultants, from any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party
against the City, its officers, agents, and employees, which seeks to
attack, set aside, challenge, void, or annul an approval of the City Council,
the Planning Commission, or any other decision-making body, including
staff, concerning this project. The City agrees to promptly notify the
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 3
applicant of any such claim or action filed against the City and to fully
cooperate in the defense of any such action. The City may, at its sole cost
and expense, elect to participate in defense of any such action under this
condition.
(1) 1.7 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any necessary
code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the applicable
notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by
ordinance.
(1) 1.8 Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 09-042 may be
reviewed annually or more often, if deemed necessary by the Community
Development Department, to ensure compatibility with the area and
compliance with the conditions contained herein. If the use is not
operated in accordance with conditions of approval included in Exhibit A of
Resolution No. 4145, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are
affecting the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community
Development Director may impose additional conditions to eliminate the
nuisance or negative impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the
Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.9 Except as otherwise stated in Condition 1.3, Conditional Use Permit 09-
036 and Design Review 09-042 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 agreement 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 property
and the site restored to the original condition.
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 4
(1) 1.10 Operation of the wireless facility shall be in compliance with the proposed
methods of operation as proposed by the applicant and noted on the plans:
a. Before activating its facility, the applicant (SprintlNextel) shall submit to
a post-installation test to confirm that the "planning and frequency
coordination" of the facility was successful in not interfering with the
City of Tustin's Public and Safety radio equipment. This test will be
conducted by the Communications Division of the Orange County
Sheriff-Coroner Department or aDivision-approved contractor at the
expense of the applicant. This post-installation testing process shall
be repeated for every proposed frequency addition and/or change to
confirm the intent of the "frequency planning" process has been met.
b. The applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which
interference problems may be reported. To ensure continuity on all
interference issues the name, telephone number, fax number, and e-
mail address of a "single point of contact" in its Engineering and
Maintenance Departments shall be provided to the City's designated
representative upon activation of the facility. This condition will also
apply to all existing facility (Sprint/Nextel) in the City of Tustin.
c. The applicant shall ensure that lessee or other users shall comply
with the terms and conditions of this permit and shall be responsible
for the failure of any lessee or other users under the control of the
applicant to comply.
*** 1.11 Design Review approval shall be reviewed by the Community
Development Director on May 11, 2015. The Director may recommend
to the Planning Commission modifications to the existing conditions or
impose new conditions as part of such review to protect the public
health, safety, and community aesthetics and general welfare.
(1) 1.12 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to issuance of any
building permits for this project, subject to review and approval of plans by
the Community Development Department.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The facility modification shall be limited to removing and replacing three
(3) panel antennas, three (3) new parabolic dish antennas, one (1) new
GPS antenna, one (1) new equipment rack, new palm fronds and a new
palm trunk. All equipment shall be located entirely within existing self-
storage building.
(1) 2.2 Prior to final inspection and/or activation, the proposed antennas and
completed improvements shall have a finish to match the monopalm
modifications as approved herein. The facility shall be subject to final
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 5
inspection by a representative of the Planning Department. Additional
camouflage measures may be required by the Planning Department at
final inspection.
*** 2.3 The applicant shall maintain and replace as necessary the existing live
palm trees shown on the approved plans. A minimum of two (2) fifty-foot
tall date palms shall be provided in a cluster adjacent to the wireless
facility, and two (2) fifty-foot tall and one (1) forty-foot tall date palm trees
shall be provided in a cluster left of the wireless facility, as shown on the
approved plans.
*** 2.4 The condition of the live palm trees is to be monitored by the Community
Development Director. If the height, style or condition of the trees serves
to lessen the visual mitigation of the communication facility, the Director
can require that the trees be trimmed, altered, moved or replaced to
ensure that the facility will be screened and located in close proximity to
trees of comparable heights.
*** 2.5 A six (6) foot tall wrought iron fence shall be installed and/or maintained
around the wireless facility to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.
(1) 2.6 The structure and all related facilities shall be regularly maintained and
inspected for safety and aesthetics by the applicant or the property owner
in accordance with the approved plans.
(1) 2.7 The equipment shall not bear any signs of advertising devices (other
than certification, warning or other required seals or signage).
(1) 2.8 Radio frequency emissions shall not exceed the radio frequency
emission guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
as such guidelines may be amended from time to time.
(1) 2.9 The applicant shall prepare upon request, a preliminary report within
ninety (90) days of completion of the project demonstrating
conformance with national standards established by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for safe human exposure to
electromagnetic fields and radio frequency radiation. Said report shall
be submitted to the Community Development Director.
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 6
(1) 2.10 If deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development upon
change of ownership, mailed notices to property owners and/or tenants
within a 1,000 foot radius of the site informing them that the project was
approved and providing information as to how to contact the Federal
Communications Commission for complaints regarding radio frequency
interference shall be done. The applicant and/or property owner shall
provide written notification to the City sixty (60) days in advance of a
change of ownership. The cost of said notification shall be borne by the
applicant and/or owner.
*** 2.11 No outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the Tustin
Community Development Director.
NOISE
(1) 3.1 All construction operations including engine warm-up, delivery, and
loading/unloading of equipment and materials 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 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday
through Friday and 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday unless the Building
Official determines that said activity will be in substantial conformance with
the Noise Ordinance and the 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 the progress of the work.
(1) 3.2 Noise emanating from the equipment, if any, shall not exceed the City's
Noise Standards.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(1) 4.1 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
2007 California Building Code (CBC), 2007 California Mechanical Code
(CMC), 2007 California , 2007 California Electrical Code {CEC), California
Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, City Ordinances, and State and Federal
laws and regulations.
(1) 4.2 Building plan check submittal shall include the following:
a. Seven (7) sets of construction plans, including drawings for
mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
b. Two (2) copies of structural calculations.
c. Note on plans that no field changes shall be made without prior
approval from the Building Official and architect or engineer of
record.
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 7
(1) 4.3 The following Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and
Reduction Plan (WRRP) requirements shall be submitted
The applicant/contractor is required to submit a Waste Recycling and
Reduction Plan (WRRP) to the Public Works Department. The WRRP
must indicate how the applicant will comply with the City's
requirement (City Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least 50
percent of the project waste material.
The applicant will be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($50.00)
application fee and a cash security deposit. Based on the review of
the submitted WRRP, the cash deposit will be determined by the
Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed five percent of
the project's valuation.
c. Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall submit the required
security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, personal check,
or money order made payable to the City of Tustin.
(1) 4.4 Prior to permit issuance, clearance from the Orange County fire Authority
is required.
(1) 4.5 The applicant shall comply with all City policies regarding short term
emissions, including periodic watering of the site and prohibiting grading
during second stage smog alerts and when wind velocities exceed 15
mile per hour.
(1) 4.6 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.
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. Payments
shall be required based upon those rates in effect at the time of
payment and are subject to change:
Building and Planning plan check and permit fees
Encroachment Permit plan check and permit fees
Orange County Fire Authority fees.
Exhibit A
Resolution No. 4145
Page 8
(1, 5) 5.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the
applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier's check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty
dollars ($5D.00) to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental
documentation for the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period the
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
California Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.
ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION NO. 4145 (ALTERNATIVE B)
RESOLUTION NO. 4145 (ALTERNATIVE B)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN REPEALING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 98-010 AND DESIGN REVIEW 09-008, AND
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-036 AND
DESIGN REVIEW 09-042, A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN
EXISTING MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY (MONOPALM)
LOCATED AT 550 WEST SIXTH STREET.
The Planning Commission does hereby resolve as follows:
I. The Planning Commission finds and determines as follows:
A. A proper application was filed by Celly Adamo of Reliant Land Services on
behalf of Sprint/Nextel requesting to modify an existing major wireless
facility at 550 W. Sixth Street by replacing three (3) panel antennas, adding
three (3) dish antennas, one (1) GPS antenna and one (1) equipment rack,
installing new palm fronds, and installing a painted cylindrical aluminum
shroud around the existing palm trunk. The conditions of approval in
Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008 are addressed
and updated in Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 42 and
therefore Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and Design Review 98-008 are
considered moot.
B. The site is designated as Planned Community Commercial/Business by the
City General Plan and is zoned Planned Industrial (PM). Pursuant to Tustin
City Code Section 9276d(1) and 9276e, modifications to major wireless
facilities require design approval through a Conditional Use Permit and
Design Review.
C. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 of
Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the
California Environmental Quality Act).
D. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on March 9, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
E. That the applicant submitted a request for continuance on March 9, 2010, to
allow for time to redesign the project and to address staff's concerns. The
Planning Commission continued the public hearing to April 13, 2010.
F. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on April 13, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
G. The Planning Commission expressed design concerns regarding the
proposed project and directed the applicant to submit revised plans that
address their design concerns. That the Planning Commission continued
the public hearing to May 11, 2010.
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H. That a public hearing was duly called, noticed, and held on said application
on May 11, 2010, by the Planning Commission.
I. That the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the proposed project
will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort, or general
welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such
proposed use, and be injurious or detrimental to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property, or fio the general
welfare of the City of Tustin in that:
1. The project is consistent with Section 9276 of the Tustin City Code
(TCC) pertaining to wireless communication facility regulations and
guidelines in that the existing major wireless communication
facilities is located within Planned Industrial (PM) zoning district
which is encouraged. The proposed modification would modify the
appearance of the existing square-shaped trunk monopalm with a
more realistic appearance.
2. The proposed modification would increase the existing wireless
facility's signal capacity and communication capabilities, expand the
economic value and life of the facility, increase the visibility of the
facility from surrounding areas, and intensify the negative aesthetic.
The proposed changes warrant reconsideration of the
appropriateness of the existing facility design.
3. The proposed facility meets all of the distancing requirements
outlined in Section 9276h of the TCC in that the pole is
demonstrated to be over 300 feet from any residential uses and in
excess of 100 feet from any other established major wireless
communicatian facility.
4. As conditioned, the general appearance of the proposed
modifications is compatible with the surrounding area in that, as
proposed, the cylindrical shroud around the existing square tree trunk
and new palm fronds would increase the screening of the wireless
facility. The proposed facility is designed as a stealth monopalm, and
all associated cabinet equipment would be located inside a fully
enclosed existing self-storage building.
5. Pursuant to TCC Section 9272(c), the Planning Commission finds
that the location, size, architectural features, and general
appearance of the proposed project will not impair the orderly and
harmonious development of the area, the present or future
development therein, or the occupancy as a whole. In making such
findings, the Planning Commission has considered at least the
following items:
a. Height, bulk, and area of structure. The existing wireless
facility height of sixty (60) feet will remain unchanged, and
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the existing live palm trees will remain to screen the wireless
facility.
b. Setbacks and site planning. The existing wireless facility
location meets the minimum distance requirements identified
in the TCC for wireless facilities.
c. Exterior materials and colors. The proposed changes to the
exterior materials and colors will create an appearance that
is more consistent with a palm tree.
d. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures in the neighborhood. The proposed project
involves the modification of an existing monopalm structure,
which is located behind an existing self-storage building and
no new free-standing structures are proposed.
e. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures
to existing structures and possible future structures in the
neighborhood and public thoroughfares. The facility is
immediately adjacent to and at similar elevation grade to the
Interstate 5 Freeway, and the round shape of the proposed
trunk shroud will more closely resemble a palm trunk than
the existing square-shaped trunk.
f. Development guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City
Council. The project complies with location criteria and
guidelines prescribed in TCC Sections 9276g and 9276h.
The Planning Commission hereby repeals Conditional Use Permit 98-010 and
Design Review 98-008, and approves Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design
Review 09-042, a request to modify an existing major wireless facility at 550 W.
6th Street, subject to the conditions contained within Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting on the 11th day of May, 2010.
ELWYN A. "AL" MURRAY
Chairperson
ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF TUSTIN
I, Elizabeth A. Binsack, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning
Commission Secretary of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4145 was
duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held
on the 11th day of May, 2010.
ELIZABETH A. BWSACK
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 4145
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-036
AND DESIGN REVIEW 09-042
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
far the project date stamped May 11, 2010, on file with the Community
Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the
Community Development Director in accordance with this Exhibit. The
Director may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans
during plan check if such modifications are consistent with provisions of
the Tustin City Code or other applicable regulations.
(1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, the conditions contained in this Exhibit shall
be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the
project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Department.
(1) 1.3 The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits for
the proposed project are issued and substantial construction is underway
within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit. Time extensions may
be considered if a written request is received by the Community
Development Department within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.4 Approval of Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 09-042 is
contingent upon the applicant and property owner signing and returning to
the Community Development Department a notarized "Agreement to
Conditions Imposed" form and the property owner signing and recording
with the County Clerk-Recorder a revised, notarized "Notice of
Discretionary Permit Approval and Conditions of Approval" form. The
forms shall be established by the Director of Community Development,
and evidence of recordation shall be provided to the Community
Development Department.
(1) 1.5 Any violation of any of the conditions imposed is subject to the issuance of
an Administrative Citation pursuant to Tustin City Code Section 1162(a).
(1) 1.6 The applicant shall agree, at its sole cost and expense, to defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees, agents, and
consultants, from any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party
against the City, its officers, agents, and employees, which seeks to
attack, set aside, challenge, void, or annul an approval of the City Council,
the Planning Commission, or any other decision-making body, including
staff, concerning this project. The City agrees to promptly notify the
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applicant of any such claim or action filed against the City and to fully
cooperate in the defense of any such action. The City may, at its sole cost
and expense, elect to participate in defense of any such action under this
condition.
(1) 1.7 The applicant shall be responsible for costs associated with any necessary
code enforcement action, including attorney fees, subject to the applicable
notice, hearing, and appeal process as established by the City Council by
ordinance.
(1) 1.8 Conditional Use Permit 09-036 and Design Review 09-042 may be
reviewed annually or more often, if deemed necessary by the Community
Development Department, to ensure compatibility with the area and
compliance with the conditions contained herein. If the use is not
operated in accordance with conditions of approval included in Exhibit A of
Resolution No. 4145, or is found to be a nuisance or negative impacts are
affecting the surrounding tenants or neighborhood, the Community
Development Director may impose additional conditions to eliminate the
nuisance or negative impacts, or may initiate proceedings to revoke the
Conditional Use Permit.
(1) 1.9 Except as otherwise stated in Condition 1.3, Conditional Use Permit 09-
036 and Design Review 09-042 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 agreement 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 Develapment Director. Upon termination or
expiration of the lease, the facilities shall be removed from the property
and the site restored to the original condition.
Exhibit A
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(1) 1.10 Operation of the wireless facility shall be in compliance with the proposed
methods of operation as proposed by the applicant and noted on the plans:
a. Before activating its facility, the applicant (Sprint/Nextel) shall submit to
a post-installation test to confirm that the "planning and frequency
coordination" of the facility was successful in not interfering with the
City of Tustin's Public and Safety radio equipment. This test will be
conducted by the Communications Division of the Orange County
Sheriff-Coroner Department or aDivision-approved contractor at the
expense of the applicant. This post-installation testing process shall
be repeated for every proposed frequency addition and/or change to
confirm the intent of the "frequency planning" process has been met.
b. The applicant shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which
interference problems may be reported. To ensure continuity on all
interference issues the name, telephone number, fax number, and e-
mail address of a "single point of contact" in its Engineering and
Maintenance Departments shall be provided to the City's designated
representative upon activation of the facility. This condition will also
apply to all existing facility (Sprint/Nextel) in the City of Tustin.
c. The applicant shall ensure that lessee or other users shall comply
with the terms and conditions of this permit and shall be responsible
for the failure of any lessee or other users under the control of the
applicant to comply.
*** 1.11 Design Review approval shall be reviewed by the Community
Development Director on May 11, 2015. The Director may recommend
to the Planning Commission modifications to the existing conditions or
impose new conditions as part of such review to protect the public
health, safety, and community aesthetics and general welfare.
(1) 1.12 All conditions in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to issuance of any
building permits for this project, subject to review and approval of plans by
the Community Development Department.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(1) 2.1 The facility modification shall be limited to removing and replacing three
(3) panel antennas, three (3) new parabolic dish antennas, one (1) new
GPS antenna, one (1) new equipment rack, new palm fronds and a new
palm trunk. All equipment shall be located entirely within existing self-
storage building.
(1) 2.2 Prior to final inspection and/or activation, the proposed antennas and
completed improvements shall have a finish to match the monopalm
modifications as approved herein. The facility shall be subject to final
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inspection by a representative of the Planning Department. Additional
camouflage measures may be required by the Planning Department at
final inspection.
**"` 2.3 The applicant shall maintain and replace as necessary the existing live
palm trees shown on the approved plans. A minimum of two (2) fifty-foot
tall date palms shall be provided in a cluster adjacent to the wireless
facility, and two (2) fifty-foot tall and one (1) forty-foot tall date palm trees
shall be provided in a cluster left of the wireless facility, as shown on the
approved plans.
** 2.4 The condition of the live palm trees is to be monitored by the Community
Development Director. If the height, style or condition of the trees serves
to lessen the visual mitigation of the communication facility, the Director
can require that the trees be trimmed, altered, moved or replaced to
ensure that the facility will be screened and located in close proximity to
trees of comparable heights.
*** 2.5 A six (6) foot tall wrought iron fence shall be installed and/or maintained
around the wireless facility to prevent unauthorized access to the facility.
(1) 2.6 The structure and all related facilities shall be regularly maintained and
inspected for safety and aesthetics by the applicant or the property owner
in accordance with the approved plans.
(1) 2.7 The equipment shall not bear any signs of advertising devices (other
than certification, warning or other required seals or signage).
(1) 2.8 Radio frequency emissions shall not exceed the radio frequency
emission guidelines of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
as such guidelines may be amended from time to time.
(1) 2.9 The applicant shall prepare upon request, a preliminary report within
ninety (90) days of completion of the project demonstrating
conformance with national standards established by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for safe human exposure to
electromagnetic fields and radio frequency radiation. Said report shall
be submitted to the Community Development Director.
Exhibit A
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(1) 2.10 If deemed necessary by the Director of Community Development upon
change of ownership, mailed notices to property owners and/or tenants
within a 1,000 foot radius of the site informing them that the project was
approved and providing information as to how to contact the Federal
Communications Commission for complaints regarding radio frequency
interference shall be done. The applicant and/or property owner shall
provide written notification to the City sixty (60) days in advance of a
change of ownership. The cost of said notification shall be borne by the
applicant and/or owner.
*** 2.11 Na outdoor storage shall be permitted except as approved by the Tustin
Community Development Director.
NOISE
(1) 3.1 All construction operations including engine warm-up, delivery, and
loading/unloading of equipment and materials 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 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday
through Friday and 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday unless the Building
Official determines that said activity will be in substantial conformance with
the Noise Ordinance and the 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 the progress of the work.
(1) 3.2 Noise emanating from the equipment, if any, shall not exceed the City's
Noise Standards.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
*** 4.1 Prior to installing new palm fronds, the applicant shall submit photographs
and sample material of realistically design palm fronds for approval by the
Community Development Director.
*** 4.2 Prior to submitting plans for plan check, the applicant shall modify the
plans to show that the existing square pole will be removed and replaced
with a new cylindrical pole. The design of the pole shall be subject to
approval by the Community Development Director.
(1) 4.3 At the time of building permit application, the plans shall comply with the
2007 California Building Code (CBC), 2007 California Mechanical Code
(CMC), 2007 California , 2007 California Electrical Code (CEC), California
Title 24 Accessibility Regulations, City Ordinances, and State and Federal
laws and regulations.
Exhibit A
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(1) 4.4 Building plan check submittal shall include the following:
a. Seven (7) sets of construction plans, including drawings for
mechanical, plumbing, and electrical.
b. Two (2) copies of structural calculations.
c. Note on plans that na field changes shall be made without prior
approval from the Building Official and architect or engineer of
record.
(1) 4.5 The following Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling and
Reduction Plan (WRRP) requirements shall be submitted
a. The applicant/contractor is required to submit a Waste Recycling and
Reduction Plan (WRRP) to the Public Works Department. The WRRP
must indicate how the applicant will comply with the City's
requirement (City Code Section 4351, et al) to recycle at least 50
percent of the project waste material.
b. The applicant will be required to submit a fifty-dollar ($50.00)
application fee and a cash security deposit. Based on the review of
the submitted WRRP, the cash deposit will be determined by the
Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed five percent of
the project's valuation.
Prior to issuance of any permit, the applicant shall submit the required
security deposit in the form of cash, cashier's check, personal check,
or money order made payable to the City of Tustin.
(1) 4.6 Prior to permit issuance, clearance from the Orange County fire Authority
is required.
*** 4.7 Prior to permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a construction bond
payment to ensure compliance with the Conditions of Approval
contained in this Exhibit. The bond amount shall be subject to approval
by the Community Development Director.
(1) 4.8 The applicant shall comply with all City policies regarding short term
emissions, including periodic watering of the site and prohibiting grading
during second stage smog alerts and when wind velocities exceed 15
mile per hour.
(1) 4.9 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.
Exhibit A
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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. Payments
shall be required based upon those rates in effect at the time of
payment and are subject to change:
Building and Planning plan check and permit fees
Encroachment Permit plan check and permit fees
Orange County Fire Authority fees.
(1, 5) 5.2 Within forty-eight (48) hours of approval of the subject project, the
applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department, a
cashier"s check payable to the COUNTY CLERK in the amount of fifty
dollars ($50.00) to enable the City to file the appropriate environmental
documentation for the project. If within such forty-eight (48) hour period the
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
California Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.