2007-02 — RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02
\ RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE APPROVING SA-06-20, CUP-06-08 AND E-06-16 TO CONSTRUCT A
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT 22200 NEWPORT AVENUE IN
THE M2 DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant, Royal Street Communications, LLC, has applied for the approval of Site
and Architectural Review Case No. SA-06-20, CUP-06-08 and Environmental Review Case No. E-
06-16 to construct a wireless telecommunications facility located at 22200 Newport Avenue, Grand
Terrace (SCE substation), in the M2 District; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on February
22, 2007; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),this project qualifies for
a Negative Declaration under E-06-16 in that said proposed project will not have a significant effect
on the environment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand
Terrace that the following findings have been made in accordance with the approval of SA-06-20,
CUP-06-08 and E-06-16:
1. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility will not be detrimental to the general
health, safety,morals, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood of the proposed use or within the City.
2. The locations and configurations of all structures associated with this project are visually
harmonious with this site and surrounding sites and structures, that they do not interfere
with the neighbors' privacy, that they do not unnecessarily block scenic views from other
structures and/or public areas, and are in scale with the townscape and natural landscape of
the area. The design and appearance of the proposed wireless communications facility will
be consistent with existing development in the area and the City.
3. The design of the facility, the materials, and colors are visually harmonious with
surrounding development and natural landforms; are functional for the proposed project;
and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. Said materials will match
existing materials and colors of facilities in the area.
4. The existing landscaping and open spaces provides a functional and visually pleasing
setting for the structures on this site and is harmonious with the natural landscape of the
area and nearby developments. The existing landscaping of the site will minimize any
visual impacts to the surrounding area.
5. There is no indiscriminate clearing of property, destruction of trees or natural vegetation or
the excessive and unsightly grading of hillsides, thus the natural beauty of the city, its
setting and natural landforms are preserved. The subject site is developed as an SCE
substation with ornamental vegetation and no natural resources.
6. The design and locations of all signs associated with this project are consistent with the
scale and character of the building to which they are attached or otherwise associated with
and are consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code. All signs will be subject to a
separate review through a required and separate sign permit. This is a wireless
communications project which will not require any special sign permits.
7. The proposed use is consistent with the latest adopted General Plan. The current General Plan
designates the land use as Industrial (M2). This proposed project meets the General Standards ar
Special Standards under the Wireless Telecommunication Facility Ordinance 171 (GTMC
18.71.070).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SA-06-20, CUP-06-08, and E-06-16 are hereby approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed project shall be constructed in accordance with the Site and Architectural
Review as approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace on February
22, 2007. 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
Director.
2. All outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly upon adjoining
property or the public-right-of way.
3. All mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted and shall be screened from public view.
No roof mounted HVAC units shall be allowed.
4. Payment of the Traffic Signal and Circulation Improvement fees as established by
Ordinance No.190 of the City of Grand Terrace prior to the issuance of building permits.
5. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Director of Building and
Safety/Public Works in his memorandum dated December 11, 2006.
6. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Community Safety Division of the
County Fire Department as determined by its plan check of this proposal.
7. Prior to the issuance of permits for this project by the Department of Building and
Safety/Public Works, the applicant shall have obtained whatever clearances and permits are
required from the appropriate State and Federal agencies, including the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California and the Federal Communications Commission.
8. Any significant expansion or change of use will be reviewed by the appropriate City,
- . County, State, or Federal agencies. Additional permits and/or amendments to the
Conditional Use Permit may be necessary.
9. All terms of the City's Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance No.171 shall be complied
with.
10. This grant shall not be deemed effective until the "Acceptance of Conditions"for Site and
Architectural Review Case No. SA-06-20 has been signed by the applicant and returned to
the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,
California, at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of February, 2007.
AYES: CHAIR WILSON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK, COMMISSIONER
MC NABOE, COMMISSIONER PHELPS
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Brenda Stanfill Mesa Doug Wilson
City Clerk Chairman, Planning Commission
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John Harp
City Attorn