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RESOLUTION NO. 95-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CUP-95-03 and.SA-95-08, AND E-95-11 A REQUEST FOR A 60'
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MONOPOLE
WHEREAS, the applicant, PACIFIC BELL MOBILE SERVICES, has applied for a
Conditional Use Permit approval for a 60' wireless communication service to be located at
12012 LaCrosse Avenue, Grand Terrace, in the C2 Zone, Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed communication facility will maximize wireless
communications within the City of Grand Terrace and immediate vicinity; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt
per the California Environmental Quality Act, Chapter 15301; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on November 16, 1995, to hear this application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved CUP-95-03, SA-95-08 and E-95-11;
and
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 CUP-95-03 (and related cases SA-95-08 and E-95-11):
1. The proposed use 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.
As conditioned below the project should not have detrimental effect on the
neighborhood or within the City. It does not interfere with other communication
facilities,-radio and TV frequencies or other. Until final decisions on effect of
Electromagnetic Fields by the Federal Government are completed, this project has
been conditioned to mitigate any negative impact.
2. The proposed use will not be injurious to any property or improvement in the
neighborhood or within the City.
As conditioned below the project should not have a detrimental or injurious effect
on any physical property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
The development of the project is conditioned to meet building codes, F.A.A.
regulations, aesthetic elements of Site and Architectural Review, site development
regulations for the Zone District and mitigate any future impact of health issues as
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determined by the Federal Government.
3. The proposed use is consistent;with the latest adopted General Plan.
The current General Plan designates the land use of General Commercial and
Zoning of commercial/manufacturing. This proposed project meets the C2
minimum development standards in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and
land use requirements in accordance with the General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed project is subject to the following
conditions of approval:
1. The proposed project will be constructed in accordance with the Site and Architectural
Review design as approved by�the Site and Architectural Review Board/Planning
Commission on November 16, 1995. All plans will be consistent in terms of property
lines, easement location and dimensions, and other measurements. Minor changes or
clarification in compliance with F.A.A. regulations and approved by the Community
Development Department. The facility equipment, monopole and attached antennae to
be of a non-reflective gray/blue shade.
2. Compliance with all recommendations listed in the Building/Safety Department's
memorandum to the City dated October 5. Refer to Attachment B.
_1 3. Compliance with all recommendations listed in the Forestry/Fire Prevention
Department's memorandum to the City dated September 22, 1995. Refer to
Attachment C.
4. Submit proof of compliance with applicable F.A.A. Regulations to the Community
Development Department.
5. Installation of F.A.A. approved cautionary aviation lighting.
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6. Should Federal Government findings reveal that electromagnetic fields are in fact
hazardous, even at very low concentration as in this monopole, proper mitigation
measures shall be implemented to make potential negative impact insignificant, or
structure shall be demolished and removed.
7. The applicant will apply and submit three copies of plans for appropriate building
permits for the facility equipment, monopole and antenna's attachments, lighting,
grading and any other applicable permits.
8. Any significant expansion or change of use will be reviewed by the appropriate City,
County, State or Federal Agencies. Additional permits and/or amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit may be necessary.
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- 9. All aspects of the proposed project including the building and landscaping/irrigation
will 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. All graffiti placed
on the facility equipment, including the pole, must be removed by the applicant within
48 hours of notification of the City of Grand Terrace.
10. No placement of barbed wire on top of chain link or block wall as it may create a
hazard to children.
11. The trailer on the north side of the retail center shall not be used for habitation, by the
applicant, property owner or anyone else.
12. Large dirt area to be graveled to control dust and dirt to adjacent retail center and RV
tenants.
13. The Planning Commission recommends the City Council allow a deferment agreement
to condition installation of such improvements at the time of major remodel at subject
property or development of adjacent properties.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, HEREBY APPROVES CUP-95-03, SA-95-08 and E-95-11 BASED
ON THE ABOVE FINDINGS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace
California at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of November, 1995 by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 1 1
ABSTAIN: 0 L�---- -
Doug Wilson,
Vice-Chairperson, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Brenda Stanfill,
City Clerk
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