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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 01-004
DESIGN REVIEW 00-032
3 The Zoning Administratorof the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
4 I. The Zoning Administratorfinds and determines as follows:
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A.
That a proper application for Design Review 00-032 was filed by Tacit
Communications requesting authorization to install, four (4), forty-eight
(48) inch screen-mounted directional antennas; two (2), twenty-four (24)
inch screen-mounted antennas; one (1), forty-eight (48) inch diameter roof
mounted microwave antenna; one (1) screen-mounted GPS antenna; and,
an equipment cabinet in the underground parking structure for
establishment of a wireless facility at 15101 Red Hill Avenue, within the
Pacific Center East zoning district, "Office" land use designation and the
South Central Redevelopment Project Area.
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That the proposed wireless facility is a building mounted and a Minor
Wireless facility that requires approval of a Design Review.
C.
That the proposed addition is consistent with the General Plan and the
Pacific Center East Specific Plan in that the property is designated as
"Planned Community Commercial/Business" and zoned "Planned
Community Industrial" which allows for the establishment of wireless
facilities. In addition, the project has been reviewed for consistency with the
Air Quality Sub-element of the City of Tustin General Plan and has been
determined to be consistent with the Air Quality Sub-element.
D.
In accordance with Tustin City Code (TCC) Section 9299(b)(4)(c), the
Zoning Administrator is authorized to review Design Review applications
within Redevelopment Project Areas.
E.
That the Zoning Administrator reviewed the application on April 2, 2001.
F.
That the location, size, architectural features and general appearance of the
proposed modifications will not impair the orderly and harmonious
development of the area, the present or future development therein, the
occupancy thereof, or the community as a whole. In making such findings,
the Zoning Administrator has considered the following items:
1. Height, bulk and area of buildings.
2. Setbacks and site planning.
3. Exterior materials and colors.
4. Type and pitch of roofs.
5. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flag poles, radio and television
antennas.
6. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation.
7. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in
the neighborhood.
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Design Review 00-032
April 2, 2001
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8. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing
structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and
public thoroughfares.
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F.
That the project involves minor modifications to an existing building and is
Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 Title 14, Chapter 3 of the
California Code of Regulations (Guidelines for the Environmental Quality
Act).
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G.
The proposal is consistent with the policies and requirements of the
Wireless Facilities Ordinance [TCC Section 9276(F)(2)(a)] that sets forth an
order of preference for wireless communications facilities. The first
preference is for cellular antennas to be located on existing buildings or
facilities.
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II.
The Zoning Administrator hereby approves Design Review 00-032 authorizing
installation of, four (4), forty-eight (48) inGh screen-mounted directional antennas;
two (2), twenty-four (24) inch screen-mounted antennas; one (1), forty-eight (48)
inch diameter roof mounted microwave antenna; one (1) screen-mounted GPS
antenna; and, an equipment cabinet in the underground parking structure for
establishment of a wireless facility at 15101 Red Hill Avenue, subject to the
conditions contained within ExhibitA, attached hereto.
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20 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin at a regular
meeting held on the 2nd day of April 2001.
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ELIZABETH A. BINSACK
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
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ELOISE HARRIS
RECORDING SECRETARY
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Zoning AdministratorAction 01-004
Design Review 00-032
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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I, Eloise Harris, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Recording Secretary of the
Zoning Administrator of the City of Tustin, California; that Zoning Administrator Action No.
01-004 passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin Zoning Administrator, held
on the 2nd day of April 2001.
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ELOISE HARRIS
Recording Secretary
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EXHIBIT A - ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ACTION 01-004
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
DESIGN REVIEW 00-032
APRIL 2, 2001
GENERAL
(1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans
for the project date stamped April 2, 2001, 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 modifications to plans during plan check if such
modifications are to be consistent with provisions of the Tustin City Code.
(1) 1.2 Design Review approval shall become null and void unless building
permits are issued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit.
The subject project approval shall become null and void unless permits
are issued within twelve (12) months of the date of this Exhibit and
substantial construction is underway. Time extensions may be granted if
a written request is received by the Community Development Department
within thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
(1) 1.3 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) 1.4 Approval of Design Review 00-032 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
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 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 for
this project.
SOURCE CODES
STANDARD CONDITION
CEQA MITIGATION
UNIFORM BUILDING CODEtS
DESIGN REVIEW
EXCEPTIONS
(5)
(6)
(7)
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY
REQUIREMENTS
LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES
PC/CC POLICY
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(2)
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(4)
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Exhibit A- Conditions of Approval
DR 00-032
April 2, 2001
Page 2
(1) 1.6 Design Review approval shall be reviewed by the Director of Community
Development on April 2, 2006. The Director may recommend to the
Zoning Administrator additional conditions or modifications to the existing
conditions or facilities as part of such review to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare.
(1) 1.7 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
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.
PLAN SUBMITTAL
(c) 2.1 At plan check, submit four (4) sets of construction plans. If applicable,
provide two (2) sets of structural calculations and Title 24 energy
calculations prepared by a licensed engineer/architect. No field changes
shall be made without plan revisions submitted to and approved by the
Community Development Department.
(c) 2.2 Indicate on the title sheet the applicable codes, City, state and Federal laws
and regulations to include:
· 1997 Uniform Building Code with California Amendments;
· 1997 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes with California
Amendments; and,
· 1996 National Electrical Code with California Amendments.
USE RESTRICTIONS
(4) 3.1 The facilities shall be limited to four (4) forty-eight (48) inch screen-
mounted directional antennas; two (2) twenty-four (24) inch screen-
mounted antennas; one (1) forty-eight (48) inch diameter roof mounted
microwave antenna; one (1) screen-mounted GPS antenna; and, an
equipment cabinet in the underground parking structure. The location and
configuration of the antennas and the equipment shelter shall be restricted
to the height, location, and configuration shown on the approved plans
except as modified herein.
Exhibit A- Conditions of Approval
DR 00-032
April 2, 2001
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(4) 3.2 No exposed wiring on the exterior elevations shall be allowed. All wiring
installed on the south elevation shall be enclosed with matching building
materials (i.e. brick veneer) subject to approval of the Community
Development Department.
(4) 3.3 The equipment shelter building will be constructed in the underground
garage structure without reduction or obstruction of any existing parking
stalls.
(4) 3.4 All portions of the antennas shall be located a minimum of six (6) inches
below the parapet, except the microwave dish that extends twelve (12)
inches above the roof screen. All antennas and exterior elements of the
proposed facility shall be fully screened and concealed from the public
rights of way. Replacement panels shall match the existing roofing panels
and replicate the standing seams to the greatest extent possible subject to
final approval of the Community Development Department.
(*) 3.5 As noted on the plans by the applicant, the applicant (Verizon Wireless)
recognizes that the frequencies used by the cellular facility located at
15101 Red Hill Avenue are extremely close to the frequencies used by the
City of Tustin for public safety. This proximity will require extraordinary
engineering measures to prevent interference, especially in the choices of
frequencies and radio ancillary hardware.
(*) 3.6 As noted on the plans by the applicant, at all times, other than during the
24-hour cure period provided in number 4 below, the applicant (Verizon
Wireless) shall not prevent the City of Tustin from having adequate
spectrum capacity on the City's 800 MHZ radio frequency.
(*) 3.7 As noted on the plans by the applicant, before activating its facility, the
applicant (Verizon Wireless) shall submit to a post-installation test to
confirm that the facility does not interfere with the City's Public and Safety
radio equipment. This test will be conducted by the Communications
Division of the Orange County Sheriff's Department or a Division
approved contractor at the expense of the applicant.
(*) 3.8 As noted on the plans by the applicant, the applicant (Verizon Wireless)
shall provide a 24-hour phone number to which interference problems
may be reported, and will resolve all interference complaints within 24
hours. This condition will also apply to all existing facilities (operated by
the applicant) in the City.
Exhibit A- Conditions of Approval
DR 00-032
April 2, 2001
Page 4
(0) 3.9 As noted on the plans by the applicant, the applicant (Verizon Wireless)
shall cease operation of any facility causing interference with City's
facilities immediately upon the expiration of the 24-hour cure period until
the cause of the interference is eliminated. Failure to cease such
operation shall result in automatic suspension of this permit.
(0) 3.10 As noted on the plans by the applicant, the applicant (Verizon Wireless)
shall provide a "single point of contact" in its Engineering and
Maintenance Departments to insure continuity on all interference issues.
The name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of that
person shall be provided to the City's designated representative upon
activation of the facility.
(0) 3.11 As noted by the plans by the applicant, the applicant (Verison Wireless)
shall insure that lessee or other users shall comply with the terms and
conditions of this permit.
NOISE
(5) 4.1 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 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 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 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. Orange County Fire Authority plan-check and inspection fees to the
Community Development Department based upon the most current
schedule.
Exhibit A- Conditions of Approval
DR 00-032
April 2, 2001
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(1) 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 forty-three (43)
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
California Environmental Quality Act could be significantly lengthened.