141 ORDINANCE NO. 141
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
APPROVING SP-92-01 (SPECIFIC PLAN FOR KRUSE MICROWAVE ENTERPRISE)
AND E-92-09 (ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Kruse Microwave Enterprises/Edward W. Kruse has
applied for approval of SP-92-01 and E-92-09 to be located at the end of Blue Mountain
Road (APN-277-181-14) in the RH Zoning District (Hillside); and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan (SP-92-01), set out in full in the Specific Plan text and
Exhibit A is consistent with the Zoning Code and General Plan; and
WHEREAS, a specific plan is required in the RH, Hillside Residential District; and
WHEREAS, this specific plan allows a lesser setback of five feet; and
WHEREAS, in accordance -with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and this Negative
Declaration has been considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council. This
Negative Declaration is available for review,at the City Planning Department; and
- WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on
November 5, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its meeting on Thursday, November 5,
1992, recommended to the City Council that the proposed Specific Plan(SP-92-01 and E-92-
09, associated Negative Declaration) set out in full in the Specific Plan text (Attachment A)
and Exhibit A be approved and adopted by the City Council.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on November
12, 1992 for SP-92-01 and E-92-09; and
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed Specific Plan (SP-92-01) set out in full in the
Specific Plan text (Attachment A) and plans (Exhibit A), as
conditioned by the Planning Commission,will be approved and
adopted by the City Council subject to submission of proof of
legal access to the subject site.
Section 2: Negative Declaration on file in the Planning Department of the
City of Grand Terrace, E-92-09, is hereby approved.
Section 3: Effective Date: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day of its adoption.
Section 4: Postin : the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be posted
in three (3) public places within fifteen (15) days of its
adoption, as designated for such purpose by the City Council.
Section 5: First read at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City
held on the 12th day of November, 1992, and finally adopted
and ordered posted at a regular meeting of said City Council on
the 10th of December, 1992.
ATTEST:
ity Clerk of the City Of Ma6Wr of the ity of Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace and of and of the City Council thereof
the City Council thereof
I, BRENDA STANFILL, City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 10th of December,
1992 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Singley, Hilkey, and Carlstrom; Mayor Pro
Tem Christianson; Mayor Matteson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Brenda Stanfill, �-
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
John Harper,
City Attorney
SP9201.CCO
BLUE MOUNTAIN SPECIFIC PLAN
Table of Contents
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
B. TEXT AND DIAGRAM
1. Uses Description
2. Description on public utilities including access, sewer,water, drainage, waste
disposal, energy, etc.
3. Development Standards
a) Setbacks
b) Height
4. Phasing Plan
5. Diagram, see Exhibit A.
6. Applicant's Description of Project.
C. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
D. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
E. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT AND ORDINANCE
ATTACHMENT A
Blue Mountain Specific Plan
Kruse Microwave
SP-92-01/E-92-09
Page 1
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of an unmanned communications tower facility atop of Blue Mountain.
Workers are expected to visit the site once a month. The facility will not be visible from
Grand Terrace except from the very southeast portion of the city, by the orange grove area.
The tower and respective antennae will blend in with other existing towers to the northwest.
There will be no reflective antenna, nor antenna painted with colors not to match the
natural background of the mountain.
The facility will include 2 (12' X 40') buildings and 1 (8' X 75') tower. The two buildings
will be constructed with birch colored concrete block masonry, beige metal flashing facia
and beige colored steel rib roofing, Class A fire rating material, and steel hollow metal
doors. All this construction material prevents fire to enter into the buildings. Furthermore,
the equipment inside is enclosed in metal boxes and contain no combustibles. Only smoke
would come out from the boxes, no flames.
The microwave tower is made of 4"legs with 2" minimum galvanized metal and laceing is
the support for transmitting and receiving antennae. The antennae are 3/4" to 3" thick
material and are 18" to 15' in height, of a non-reflective gray flat finish. They will be
installed on top and sides of the 75' tower. The microwave dishes range in size from 6-8
feet in diameter. At buildout, 4 to 5 dishes may be installed on tower. At this time the
applicant has only three tenants. The microwave dishes need visual clearance. The
microwave dishes will be installed at the bottom of the tower from 12' to 30' high. They are
heavy, should not be installed too high. The microwave dishes are non-reflective, white or
gray blue in color. Please refer to Attachment A, pictures.
(APPLICANT TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS,PLUS OTHERS NECESSARY
TO PROVIDE FULL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
• Rental of space
• Maximum number of tenants
• Keys of chain link gate
• Wattage of electrical connections
• Potential for radiation from antennae
• Potential for frequency interference
• Description of fire prevention apparatus plus the City requirement for
drywall ceiling for one hour fire retardant effect.)
Blue Mountain Specific Plan
� Kruse Microwave
SP-92-011E-92-09
Page 2
B. TEXT AND DIAGRAMS
1. USES DESCRIPTION
The permitted uses will be for two buildings and antennae tower as identified
in the Specific Plan. If any further development is desired the Specific Plan
will have to be amended.
2. DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
The project will need only the basic infrastructure services, such as access, fire
protection, electrical, and telephone.
Access Road
The access road will be off of'a public right of way, Palm
Avenue, and onto a private road known as Blue Mountain
Road which extends from the said property to Honey Hill Drive
and Palm Avenue. The applicant can submit proof of
prescriptive access rights or easement.
(PLEASE PROPERLY DESCRIBE THE ACCESS IN DETAIL. REFER TO TITLE
REPORT ON OTHER DOCUMENTS PROVIDED OR TO BE PROVIDED IN THE
SHORT RUN.)
Public Utilities
There is ample electrical source available to provide service to
facilitate the proposed project by Southern California Edison.
There is existing telephone utility service already available near the site. The
service will be provided by Pacific Telephone Company.
There will be no need for water for consumption, sewer or irrigation purposes
as the site will be unmanned and only used for occasional maintenance on
�- equipment.
Blue Mountain Specific Plan
Kruse Microwave
SP-92-011E-92-09
Page 3
2. DESCRIPTION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (Continued)
Emergency Services
As required by the San Bernardino County Fire Warden's
Department the private access must be maintained and cleared
for their emergency vehicles to ascend in case of fire. The
water for a fire situation will be provided by the trucks as the
terrain is too rugged to connect water lines from Palm Avenue
up into the hillside and pressure would be difficult. Special fire
retardant materials are being used in the construction of the
buildings such as Class A Fire Roofing to reduce the chances
of fire.
Drainage
Due to no or very minimal grading, and no landscaping or
removal of existing vegetation this project will not alter any
existing drainage routes. A topo/soils test and grading plan will
be submitted to the City Engineer if needed.
Waste Disposal
There will be no need for waste disposal services to this site and the
buildings will be unmanned a majority of the time other than those
instances that require maintenance by service personnel, they will take
any trash or waste disposal with them down the hill.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ZONE RH HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. This allows very low
density single family residential development with a maximum
v. retention of open space. A Specific Plan is required for any type of
Blue Mountain Specific Plan
Kruse Microwave
SP-92-011E-92-09
Page 4
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
ZONE (Con't.) residential development in this portion of the City identified in the
General Plan's Master Environmental Analysis as having severe
developmental limitations such as topography and soil conditions.
LANDUSE LDR, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL.
LOT AREA 20 acres.
SITE AREA 0.1 acre, 104' x 36'.
OPEN SPACE 19.9 acres.
WIDTH 36' feet.
LOT DEPTH 104' feet.
STREET
FRONTAGE 36' feet.
SETBACKS 5' feet.
DENSITY Not applicable. This project is considered as accessory structures per
Residential Ordinance.
LIVING AREA Not applicable.
HEIGHT 75' foot tower and two (2) 11' foot high buildings.
Blue Mountain Specific Plan
Kruse Microwave
SP-92-01/E-92-09
Page 5
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued)
LOT COVERAGE 1% lot coverage.
DISTANCE
BETWEEN BLDG 14' feet.
PARKING 1 space
4. PHASING PLAN
Phase One will consists of the construction of Building One, tower installation, road
clearance,hookup to electrical and telephone public utility services and pulling of applicable
building, grading permits and fire review, if appropriate, for this phase as soon as feasibly
possible in compliance with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code and development standards
established by this Specific Plan. Phase Two will consist of the construction of Building Two
in the same fashion within 6 months to two years.
5. DIAGRAM
Diagram plans consist of site plan, elevations, and vicinity map for this Specific Plan, refer
to Exhibit A.
6. APPLICANT'S DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
This project is described in detail by the applicant, refer to Attachment B.
_ Blue Mountain Specific Plan
Kruse Microwave
SP-92-011E-92-09
Page 6
C. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The Blue Mountain Specific Plan introduces a new use to this residential hillside area which
is compatible with the General Plan: The hillside area is intended for very low density
residential development with maximum preservation of natural terrain. The Blue Mountain
Specific Plan proposes a microwave tower facility which will only occupy 0.1 acre out of a
20 acre property. The other 19.9 acres will be retained as open space. The Specific Plan
is an implementation tool of the General Plan and is therefore consistent with the goals of
the General Plan.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Enclosed is an Initial Environmental Study, Discussion on Initial Study, Notice of Filing
Negative Declaration, and Negative Declaration, refer to Attachment 3.
E. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT AND ORDINANCE
Enclosed is the Planning Department staff report to the Planning Commission, meeting of
November 19, 1992, refer to Attachment 4 and associated Ordinance.
Attachments: (1) Pictures
(2) Letter from applicant
(3) Negative Declaration
(4) Planning Department Report
(5) Final Conditions of Approval
(6) Additional Information
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7933 PALM AVENUE
HIGHLAND, CA 92346
(714) 864-1940
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 97, HIGHLAND, CA 92346-0097
SPECIFIC PLAN
OWNER: EDWARD W. KRUSE
ZONE: RH
LOT SIZE: 20 ACRES
PROJECT NAME: BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS SITE
We are going to build a 12 X 40Ft Block Building with a 75Ft high Commun-
ications Tower on' the flat area on top of Blue Mountain. Our project
will be at the North East Portion of the 20 Acre Lot . We will need
a 5 Foot set back.
The Electric and Telephone utilities that we will need are already
there. We will not need any water or sewer.
This is an unmaned Radio Site and we expect to visit the site about
once a month. There will not be any grading or landscaping.
Because of the site being unmaned we will only need one parking space.
Access to the site will be from the existing Blue Mountain Road that
starts at Honey Hill Drive.
We will not be changing any drainage routes , or removing any plants
or trees .
The surrounding area is undeveloped in all directions , except for an
existing Communications Site that will be north of us and also on the
top of the mountain. Our building will not be seen from Grand Terrace
except from very South East of town by the orange groves . The top
of our Tower will be seen but will blend into the existing Towers to
the North West .
This project will be done in two phases . The first phase will be a
12 X 40 Ft . Block Building at the very North East of the lot . Phase
two will be another 12 X 40 Ft. Building to the West of the Tower and
completed in approximately 2 years .
Edward W. Kruse
ATTACHMENT
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W5RtinD reRRAC Department
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
3
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration is hereby
filed on the below referenced project, on the basis that said project will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
# DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
SP-92-01 and E-92-09, An application for a Specific Plan and environmental review of an
unmanned communication site in the RH District.
APPLICANT:
Kruse Microwave Enterprise
LOCATION:
Blue Mountain Road
APN# 277-181-14
FINDING OF NO. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT:
Based upon the attached Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that the project will
have a signtftcant effect on the environment.
1 Patrizia Materassi Date
# Planning Director
City of Grand Terrace
PM:ma
ATTACHMENT .3
22795 Barton Road Grand Terrace, California 92324-5295 • (714) 824-6621
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY '
I. Background
1. Name of Proponent: City of Grand Terrace
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92324-5295
Attention: Patrizia Materassi, Planning Director, 714-824-6621
3. Date of Environmental Assessment: -q 2-
4. Agency Requiring Assessment: City of Grand Terrace
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5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: USE PIel�pt. A T P E-
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6. Location of Proposal: _I3L uE tilou,v T�i�tl RoA 1,
II. Environmentallmpacts
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are provided on attached sheets.)
Yes Maybe No
1. Earth. Will proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or
in changes in geologic
substructures? N
b. Disruptions, displacements,
compaction or overcovering
of this soil? _N
C. Substantial change in topography
or ground surface relief features?
1
Yes Mavbe No
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique
geologic or physical features?
e. Any substantial increase in wind
or water erosion of soils,
either on or off site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
situation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, landslides,
mudsl.ides, ground failure, or
similar hazards?
2. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient
air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
C. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, whether
locally or regionally?
3. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial changes in currents,
or the course or direction of
water movements, in either marine
or fresh waters?
2
b. Substantial changes in absorption Yes Maybe No
rates, drainage patterns, or the
rate and amount of surface
runoff?
C. Alterations to the course or
flow of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface \/
water in any water body? n
e. Discharge into surface waters, or
in any alteration of surface water
quality, including, but not limited
to, temperature, dissolved oxygen
or turbidity? x
f. Alteration of the direction or \
rate of flow of ground waters? n
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of an aquifer �(
cuts or excavations? 1
h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise
available for public water
supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property to
water related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species,
or number of any native species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops and aquatic plants)?
~ 3
Yes Mavbe No
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
species of plants?
C. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area of native
vegetation, or in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing
species?
d. Substantial reduction in acreage
of any agricultural crop?
S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or
insects)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any
unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
C. Deterioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat?
6. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal
produce substantial new light or glare?
8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a
substantial alteration of the present or
planned land use of an area?
4
Yes Mavbe No
9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Substantial increase in the rate
of use of any natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the
release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or V
upset conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an v
emergency evacuation plan?
11. Population. Will the proposal alter
the location, distribution, density or
growth rate of the human population
of an area?
12. Housing. Will the proposal affect
existing housing or create a demand for
additional housing?
13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial
additional vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking?
C. Substantial impact upon existing
transportation systems?
5
Yes Maybe No
d. Alterations to present patterns
of circulation or movement of
people and/or gdods?
e. Alterations to waterborne, rail _
or air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards to
motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
14. Public Services. Will the proposal
have substantial effect upon, or result
in a need for new or altered governmental
services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
C. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
C. Maintenance of public facilities,
including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
15. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts
Of fuel or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in
a need for new systems, or substantial
alterations to the following utilities:
6
Yes Mavbe No
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
C. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
17. Human Health. Will the proposal result
in:
a. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential
hazards?
18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result
in the obstruction of any scenic vista
or view open to the public, or will the
proposal result in the creation of an
aesthetically offensive site open to
public view?
19. Recreation. Will the proposal result
in an impact upon the quality or quantity
of existing recreational opportunities?
20. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the
alteration of or the destruction
of a prehistoric or historic
archaeological site?
7
Yes 11v1ay b e No
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthetic
effects to.a prehistoric or
historic building, structure
or object?
C. Does the proposal have the
potential to cause a:physical
change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values? J�
d. Will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred uses
within the potential impact area?
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have, the
potential to achieve short-term,
to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? (A short-
term impact on the environment is
one which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of time
while long-term impacts will
endure well into the future.)
C. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable?
(A project's impact on two or
8
Yes Mavbe No
more separate resources may be
relatively small, but where the
effect of the total of those
impacts on the environment is
significant.)
d. Does the project have
environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly
or indirectly?
Environmental Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that, although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on attached sheets have been added to the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,
and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
Patrizia Materassi
Planning Director
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Date Signature
For City of Grand Terrace
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III. DISCUSSION OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
1. a, b, & g Maybe. Minor grading is required to level out the site for the
structure on the site. This will require a restructuring of a small
portion of the cliff area appropriately 480 square feet which contains
small to moderate sized boulders. The applicant has removed a few
medium sized boulders to eliminate hazard potential of landslide. The
City Engineer has mitigated this by requiring a topo map, registered
geologist report identifying impacts that may result from the proposed
grading, soils report identifying the method of grading and compaction
recommendations to ensure that any changes in the earth will not
cause unstable earth conditions. This will be incorporated in the
Conditions of Approval for the project.
DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
NEGATIVE RESPONSES
1. c,d,e,f This project will not result in major or substantial topographical
changes. If any grading is necessary only minimal grading will take
place.
2. a,b,c This project does not present any emissions into the atmosphere nor
objectionable odors as the development is for unmanned buildings and
self-contained units.
3. a,b,c,d
e,f,g,h
i There are no water utilities to the site as it is in an extreme top
portion of the hillside, Blue Mountain. Therefore, will have no impact
on ground waters or public water supplies. The drainage and flow
patterns will not be effected as minimal or no grading will be taking
place.
4. a,b,c,d There are very few weeds and mostly large to medium sized rocks in
the area and surrounding flat land vicinity. This project will not have
an impact on the plant life. The undeveloped remaining land will be
used for open space and kept in its natural vegetation or layout.
5. a,b,c This project will not have an impact on the animal life as there are no
existing fish or wild game present, the proposed structures occupy
minimal area and will be unmanned.
6. a,b There will be no increase in noise level from the proposal as none of
the equipment emits any sounds.
7. The proposed project will not produce a new glare or light as the
tower material and roofing material of the building is non-reflective
and there are no residential areas in the close vicinity.
8. The proposed project is physically similar to an accessory structure.
However, introduces a new use to the residential hillside area. This
use is compatible with the area since topographic conditions restrict
residential construction and this use will allow most of the property to
be kept as open space in natural form. The proposal is therefore
consistant with the intent of the Noise Ordinance and the City General
Plan goals. Therefore, does not result in substantial alteration of the
-- present or planned landuse.
9. a,b No, the proposed project does not have any natural resources on the
site that will be effected by the microwave tower and building. There
were no natural water, trees, or mineral resources on the building site.
10. a,b No, the proposed project does not contain any hazardous substances
therefore no accident will cause a risk of upset and due to high .
elevation and no residential development there is no emergency
evaluation plan.
11. No, due to the highly isolated area and no possibility of a viable
residential development. The population density or growth rate will
not be effected by this proposal as it is virtually impossible to have
residential development in this area.
12. No, same response as #11.
13. a,b,c,d
e,f No, the proposed project is for unmanned communications station and
therefore will have extremely minimal vehicular movement for only
maintenance servicing. Any vehicular traffic is restricted by the
unpaved and unimproved roadway.
14. a,b,c,d,e,f No, this type of project will not have a substantial effect on new or
governmental services as it does not require anything more than what
currently exists.
15. a,b No, there are no energy amounts tied into this type of project,
electrical source is already sufficient for this project.
16. a,b,c,d,e,f No, the proposal will not result in a need or substantially alter any
utility as many utilities already exist or do not require any additional
utility.
17. No, the proposed project is in self-contained unit and other machinery
within an enclosed building. It doe not contain any hazardous
materials thereby will not expose people to any potential hazard in
case of emergency.
18. No, the site is virtually blocked from view to the public and will not
create any aesthetically offensive site because it is naturally hidden by
the hills.
19. No, the area is too extreme topographically that prevents recreational
opportunities or limit any existing recreation.
20. a,b,c,d No, the proposed site is not a declared prehistoric or historic
archaelogical site and therefore this project does not have an impact.
21. a,b;c,d No, the proposed project shall not cause adverse effect on the
environment by reducing the wildlife species, impact on a long term
basis nor cause adverse effects on human beings either directly or
indirectly as this project is in an isolated area and is of minimal
impact.
City of Grand Terrace
Kruse Microwave Enterprise
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
DATE: November 5, 1992
SUBJECT: Staff Report
File No.: SP-92-01, E-92-09
Request: An application and environmental review for a
microwave antenna facility atop Blue Mountain.
APPLICANT: Edward W. Kruse, Kruse Microwave Enterprise
LOCATION: Blue Mountain Road - APN# 277-181-14
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
It has been determined by staff that a negative declaration is appropriate for this project
} and is attached as Attachment E.
ZONING AND LANDUSE:
This project is located in the RH Zone District (Hillside Residential District) with General
Plan Landuse as Hillside. The zoning to the South, west and north is also in the RH Zone
District. The zoning to the east is partial Grand Terrace RH Zone District and at the
bottom of the back end bottom of Blue Mountain is in the City of Colton, residential
district.
As required by the Zoning Ordinance, a specific plan is required for development in this
zone to create special development standards for the area. This zone is intended for very
low density single family residential development with a maximum retention of open space.
ATTACHMENT 4
Kruse Microwave Enterprise
SP-92-011E-92-09
Page 2
The maximum density allowed in this district is one (1) dwelling unit per gross acre. In this
case, the two building units proposed are not dwelling units however due to the extreme
harshness of the physical and topographical terrain residential development is virtually
impossible. The proposed project is physically similar to an accessory structure. However,
introduces a new use to the residential hillside area. This use is compatible with the area
since topographic conditions restrict residential construction and this use will allow most of
the property to be kept as open space in natural form. The proposal is therefore consistant
with this intent of Noise Ordinance and City General Plan goals. The use is compatible
with the area and is permitted through the Specific Plan process.
The current site is vacant and the property to the north is occupied by a vacant unmanned
communications station. The remaining adjacent properties in the City of Grand Terrace
are also vacant.
The site is not visible from surrounding residential properties in the City of Grand Terrace.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project is for two unmanned building with a T.V. and radio communications antenna
' in a two phase proposal. Phase One will consist of a 12X40 building, 480 square feet, and
Phase Two will consist of a 12X40 building totalling 480 square feet. In the middle of the
two buildings during Phase One, a 8'X 75" tower will be constructed.. Along the property
perimeters will be an 8 foot cyclone fence.
The two buildings will be constructed with concrete block masonry wall materials with a
birch building color, sheet metal flashing and beige fascia, and beige colored steel rib
roofing Class A fire rating material, and steel hollow metal doors. The microwave tower
will consist of galvanized metal.
No landscaping is proposed as the natural land consists of few weeds and large rocks. The
only available access to the site is from Blue Mountain Road. Utilities, electrical and
telephone is .already available to the site. No water or sewer is anticipated to be used as
the stations will be unmanned.
The project is proposed in two phases; Phase One to be built as soon as possible and Phase
Two to be constructed within 6 months. The applicant has tenants for the Phase One
building, Riverside County, Cable T.V. and a communications business. He is still working
on the Phase Two tenants. The buildings will accomodate equipment and not facilitate
working personnel on a long-term basis. The quantity of truck trips and personnel will be
very minimal. Cable T.V. would do more regular inspections while the radio
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communications business would only do maintenance if a problem developed. There would
never be a need for more than one parking space on the site, the average inspection would
be monthly.
SITE PLAN:
The site is currently vacant and consists of one parcel approximately 20 acres. The
applicant is intending to develop the northeast corner of the site, 104' X 36', approximately
0.1 acre. Of the 20 acres, the remaining 19.9 acres will be undeveloped and left as open
space. The site is on top of Blue Mountain at the end of Blue Mountain Road. The
applicant does not anticipate major grading as he anticipates using approximately 90' X 30'
of the flat top. The rest of the 20 acres is steep with very large rocks. The City Engineer
is satisfied with the project proposal submitted so far but will require during the building
permit phase attention given to his earlier requirements,refer to Attachment B. In response
to recommendation#1 the applicant has submitted a Record of Survey and is in the second
check at this time. In response to recommendation #4 does not propose any blasting.
Photographs of the proposed site are before the Planning Commission for review.
DISCUSSION:
Unstable earth conditions and precarious rock situations may occur from any formal grading.
After site inspection by the Planning Department, City Engineer and the applicant it was
evident that large rocks were along the steep hillside and on the proposed building pad area.
The City Engineer indicated that a topo map and registered geologist report identifying
impacts that may result from any proposed grading would be part of his recommendations
for the project. Since that time the applicant has removed all large rocks on the building
pad area and around the building site. Additionally, he has done a minimal grading of 2
feet on the building pad site and does not anticipate any additional grading. The City
Engineer stated that his first recommendations from his memorandum dated July 22, 1992
are still in effect and any need for topo maps, soils tests, impact study and final grading plan
would be required during the building permit phase if additional grading is needed.
The intent of these recommendations is to ensure stabilization of ground and prevention of
rock slides. The applicant is aware of these recommendations from the City Engineer.
The parking proposed will be constructed during Phase 1, a 12 X 20 space, to accomodate
one vehicle. The applicant does not anticipate any need for additional parking as the
station is unmanned and only maintenance will be necessary. Side setbacks are proposed
to be 5 feet on all sides to minimize grading needs.
Parking, setbacks and driveway approaches are the only new standards established by this
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Specific Plan, besides introduction of new use in the Residential Hillside District. In case
applicant decides to propose additional uses or development a Specific Plan Amendment
will be required. "As is" the proposed use takes a minimal part of the property leaving the
balance untouched which is consistent with Hillside Guidelines and General Plan goals.
REVIEWING AGENCIES:
City Engineer's Office
Refer to the memorandum to the City from the City Engineer's Office dated July 22, 1992,
Attachment B.
Fire Warden's Department
Refer to the memorandum to the City from the Fire Warden's Department dated July 16,
1992, Attachment C.
Riverside Highland Water Company
Refer to the letter to the City from the Riverside Highland Water Company dated July 21,
1992, Attachment D.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission approve attached
resolution for SP-92-01 and E-92-09,associated Negative Declaration,based on the following
conditions of approval:
1. The proposed project shall be constructed in accordance with Site and Architectural
design as approved by the Site and Architectural Review Board on November 5,
1992, attached as Exhibit A. All plans shall be consistent in terms of property lines,
easement location and dimensions, and other measurements. Minor changes or
clarifications may be made by the Planning Department. The communications
building exterior materials to match the submitted material board.
2. All recommendations listed in the City Engineer's memorandum to the City dated
July 22, 1992 (Attachment B).
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3. All recommendations listed in the Fire Warden's memorandum to the City dated July
16, 1992 (Attachment Q.
4. All recommendations listed in the Riverside Highland Water Company's
memorandum to the City dated July 21, 1992 (Attachment D).
5. The applicant shall apply for appropriate building permits for the unmanned
communication buildings in both phases, tower construction and applicable permits,
and any necessary grading permits.
6. Any minor site plan or building changes or alterations shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Department and Building and Safety Department.
7. All aspects of the proposed project including the building and landscaping/irrigation
shall be maintained in a clean and functional manner in accordance with this
approval and the overall goals and objectives of the City of Grand Terrace.
Prepared by, Approved by,
Maria C. Muett, Associate Planner Patrizia Materassi,
Planning Director
Attachments: Re_e'utiefl
B - City Engineer's Comments
C - Fire Warden's Comments
D - Riverside Highland Water Comments
N _ Negative
Exhibits: A - Plans
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22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace
California 92324-5295 TO: Patri zi a Materassi , Planning Director
Civic Center FROM: Joseph Ki cak, City Engineer
(714) 524-(,621 _7
DATE: July 22, 1992 ?0
SUBJECT: SP-92-01 , E-92-09 (Kruse Microwave Ent. )
Following comments and recommendations should be considered during the
Byron R. Matteson review process and incorporated as conditions of approval :
Mayor
The project site- is located on top of Blue Mountain, at the easterly
HughJ. Grant extension of Pico Street and the Easterly City Limit Line.
Mayor Pro Tempore
- The proposed site is 36'x104' to be fenced and ultimately contain two
Gene Carlstrom structures, each 40'x12' and a tower, triangular in shape, 75' high
CI:-a;Cl M. Christianson equilateral triangle, 8' sides, with one parking space provided.
Herman Hilkey
Council Members Recommendations for condition of approval are the following:
Thomas J. Schwab 1 . Provide a record of survey for the parent (20 acre) parcel .
Cite Manaeer
2. Submit topo map and grading plans for subject site.
3. Submit a report by registered geologist identifying any impacts that
may result from the proposed grading. (Specific concerns are
boulders that are on or adjacent to site. )
4. Soils report shall be submitted, identifying the method of grading
and compaction recommendations. (Will blasting be required?)
5. Indicate the exact location of the access road to the site and the
right to use that road as it crosses each property from the existing
public right-of-way to subject site.
6. Show typical cross-section of access roadway and any proposed
improvements to subject roadway.
7. Submit detail plans for structures and communication tower.
8. Pay capital improvement fund fees for storm drain, capital
-- improvement fund fees for the portion of site to be improved.
ATTACHMENT E
Memorandum to Patrizia Materassi
July 22, 1992
Page 2
9. Provide a letter from the School District indicating that school fee
issues have been satisfied.
10. All reports and design of improvements shall be prepared by
applicants professional personnel , registered in accordance with
California B & P Code to perform such services.
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Fire Protection Planning Services • County Government Center
385 No.Arrowhead Avenue. First Floor San Bernardino. CA 924 1 5-0 1 86
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GRAND TERRACE FIRE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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-he following circled conditions apply to you project:
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO
RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP:
ouPrivate road maintenance, including but not limiteding and snow removal, shall be provided. Written
documentation shall be submitted to the fire department
having jurisdiction. Private fire access roads shall provide
an all weather surface with a minimum paving width of twenty
( 20 ) feet.
R F-2 . Water systems designed to meet the required fire
flow of this development shall be approved by the fire
department having jurisdiction. The developer shall furnish
the fire department with two copies of the water system
improvement plan for approval. Water systems shall be
operational and approved by the fire department prior to any
framing construction occurring. The required fire flow shall
be determined by the appropriate calculations, using the San
Bernardino County "Guide for the determination .of. fire flow. "
Water systems shall have minimum eight ( 8 ) inches mains, six
( 6 ) inch laterals, and six ( 6 ) inch risers.
R F-2A. In areas without water serving utilities , the
fire protection water system shall be based on NFPA 1231 and
be operational prior to framing. All NFPA 1231 systems
shall be a minimum 5000 gallons with gravity flow or an
approved NFPA 13 , 13R, or 13D fire sprinkler system.
ATTACHMENT" C
R F-2b. MS-IL3 THROUGH ILS . Water systems designed to
meet the required fire flow shall be operational and
approved by the fire department prior to framing construction
occurring. The required fire flow shall be determined by
appropriate calculations, using the San Bernardino County
"Guide for the determination of required fire flow" . In
areas without water serving utilities , the fire protection
water system shall be based on NFPA 1231 and be operational
prior to framing. All NFPA 1231 systems shall be a minimum
5000 gallons with gravity flow or an approved NFPA 13 , 13R,
or 13D fire sprinkler system.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMITS:
BP F3 . The above referenced project is protected by the
San ardino County Forestry and Fire Warden Department.
Prior to any construction occurring on any parcel, the
applicant shall contact the fire department for verification
of current fire protection development requirements . All new
construction shall comply with the existing Uniform Fire Code
requirements and all applicable statutes , codes, ordinances ,
or standards of the fire department.
BP F5 . Prior to any framing construction occurring, all
flammable vegetation shall be removed from each building site
a n.inimum distance of thirty ( 30) feet from any flammable
building material, including a finished structure .
BP F6 . Prior to framing construction, approved fire
hydrants and fire hydrant pavement markers shall be
installed. Fire hydrants shall be six ( 6 ) inch in diameter
with a minimum of one four ( 4) inch and one two and a half ( 2
1/2 ) inch connection as specified by the fire department.
The design of the fire hydrant and fire hydrant pavement
marker shall be approved by the fire department. In areas
where non-paved roads exist the blue reflective hydrant
marker shall be posted on an approved post three feet from
the hydrant. All fire hydrant spacing shall be three hundred
( 300) feet with the exception of single family residential
which may be increased to six hundred ( 600 ) feet maximum.
BP F7 . An approved turnaround shall be provided at the end
of each roadway one hundred and fifty ( 150 ) feet or more in
length. Cul-de-sac length shall not exceed six hundred ( 600)
feet, except as identified in the development code and
approved by the fire chief .
SUBJECT PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE OCCUPIED AND/OR USED FOR FOR
PURPOSES APPLIED FOR UNTIL THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN
MET:
O F8 . The street address shall be posted with a minimum of
four ( 4) inch numbers, visible from the street and during the
hours of darkness the numbers shall be low voltage internally
electrically illuminated. Posted numbers shall contrast with
their background and be legible from the street in accordance
with the Uniform Fire Code. Where building setbacks exceed
one hundred ( 100) feet from the roadway, additional
contrasting four ( 4 ) inch numbers shall be displayed at the
property access.
O F8A. Prior to final inspection, Commercial or Industrial
Buildings shall post street address with a minimum of eight
( 8) inch numbers. Visible from the street and during the
hours of darkness they shall be electrically illuminated.
Where building set back exceed 100 feet from from roadway
additional non-illuminated contrasting six ( 6 ) inch numbers
shall be displayed at property access entrance .
O F9 _ Every chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace
or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is
used shall be maintained with an approved spark arrester,
visible from the ground, and as identified in the Uniform
' Fire .Code.
O F9 . The development and each phase thereof shall have two
( 2 ) points of vehicular access for fire and other emergency
equipment, and for routes of escape which will safely handle
evacuations as required by the development code.
O F10. Private roadways which exceed one-hundred fifty
( 150) feet in length shall be approved by the fire department
having jurisdiction, and shall be extended to within one-
hundred fifty ( 150 ) feet of , and shall give reasonable access
to all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of
any building. An access road shall be provided within fifty
( 50 ) feet of all buildings if the natural grade between the
access road and the building is in excess of thirty ( 30)
percent. Where the access road cannot be provided, a fire
protection system shall be provided as required and approved
by the fire department.
O F11 . An approved fire department key box is required. If
automatic electric security gates are used, and approved lock
switch is required on each gate in lieu of the key box.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
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3 .
4 .
Questions and comments may be directed to the Fire Protection
Planning Section; County Government Center 385 North
Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino, California 92415-0186 .
Phone ( 714) 387-4213 . Thank you for your cooperation.
'Sincerely,
David J. Driscoll, Chief
County Fire Warden
By
Ernyle Jones, Captain
Fire P tection Planning Officer
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PATRIZIA MATERASSI
Planning Director
City of Grand Terrace
22795 Barton Road
Grand Terrace, CA 92324
RE: SP-92-01 , E-92-09, and SA-92-12
Dear Patrizia,
Riverside Highland Water Company has reviewed both projects and have
no problem with either project.
Thank You.
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Eu e P. McMeans
neral Manager
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REG'D J U L 2 1992
ATTACHMENT D
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
City Engineer's Office
Refer to the memorandum to the City from the City Engineer's Office dated July 22, 1992,
Attachment B.
Fire Warden's Department
Refer to the memorandum to the City from the Fire Warden's Department dated July 16,
1992, Attachment C.
Riverside Highland Water Company
Refer to the letter to the City from the Riverside Highland Water Company dated July 21,
1992, Attachment D.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
1. The proposed project shall be constructed in accordance with Site and Architectural
design as approved by the Site and Architectural Review Board on November 5,
1992, attached as Exhibit A. All plans shall be consistent in terms of property lines,
easement location and dimensions, and other measurements. Minor changes or
clarifications may be made by the Planning Department. The communications
building exterior materials to match the submitted material board.
2. All recommendations listed in the City Engineer's memorandum to the City dated
July 22,.1992 (Attachment B). .
3. All recommendations listed in the Fire Warden's memorandum to the City dated July
16, 1992 (Attachment C).
4. All recommendations listed in the Riverside Highland Water Company's
memorandum to the City dated July 21, 1992 (Attachment D).
5. The applicant shall apply for appropriate building permits for the unmanned
communication buildings in both phases, tower construction and applicable permits,
and any necessary grading permits.
6. Any minor site plan or building changes or alterations shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Department and Building and Safety Department.
_� ATTACHMENT 5
-� 7. All aspects of the proposed project including the building and landscaping/irrigation
shall be maintained in a clean and functional manner in accordance with this
V approval and the overall goals and objectives of the City of Grand Terrace.
8. Provide current title report.
9. Provide a complete project description and review of Specific Plan text as requested
by staff prior to the next City Council meeting.
10. Installation of a 5/8" wall board in the roof of the structure for fire protection.
Attachments: A Or-di..nee
B - City Engineer's Comments
C - Fire Warden's Comments
D - Riverside Highland Water Comments
Exhibits: A - Plans
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BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNICATIONS SITE
The following is a list of equipment and the uses of each to be used at the
Blue Mountain Communications Site.
Paging Transmitters in Lo Band, Hi Band, 450, 800 & 900 Bands being controlled
by either wire line, 72 Links , 450 Links or Microwave.
Community Repeaters or single user Repeaters in Lo Band, Hi Band & 800-900 Band.
Also all forms of Trunking Equipment.
Tone Controlled or D.C. Controlled Base Stations in Lo Band, Hi Band, 800-900
Band being Controlled by Wire Line or Conventional 72, 450 Splinter Channel
or Microwave.
Microwave Equipment operating from the 960 Band up through 24 GIG Band.
I.T.F.S. Equipment.
M.D.S. Equipment
Sub-Carrier Equipment.
Possible AM-FM or TV Equipment .
Tracking Equipment.
Mobile Telephone Equipment.
The above Equipment will be housed in cabinets that range in size from as small
as 8" X 2" X 12" to as big as 2 ' X 2' X 7 ' .
Phase one will provide 3 Rooms . Two Rooms will be rented as complete rooms .
The third room will be used as a per box room.
Phase two should have -the same uses for its three rooms . Antennas on the Tower
will range from simple Coliners and Yagis to Microwave Dishes and other directional
types . Antenna Mounts on the Tower will be of the Cluster Mount types .
D E C 0 1992
ATTACHMENT 6' :