2005-03 RESOLUTION NO. 05-03
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GRAND
TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL
CASE NO. 05-05, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 05-02 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CASE NO. 05-03 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF
A 52 FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE DESIGNED TO RESEMBLE A PINE TREE
WITHIN THE C2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT
AND A SMALL 12' X 20' SQUARE FOOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT BUILDING
AT 21893 BARTON ROAD IN THE CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for the approval of Site and Architectural Review
Case No. 05-05 and Conditional Use Permit Case No. 05-02 to construct a wireless
telecommunication facility as part of a network covering Southern California area consisting of a
52 foot high monopole designed to resemble a pine tree and a small equipment building; and
WHEREAS, a properly noticed public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
Thursday, May 19, 2005; and
WHEREAS, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 6,
Section 15070,the proposed project for a 52 foot high monopole designed to resemble a pine tree
and small equipment storage building qualifies for a Negative Declaration in that there is no
substantial evidence that the project will have a significant impact on the environment. The
environmental assessment of this project was completed under Environmental Review Case No.
05-03.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BYTHE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF GRAND TERRACE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Grand Terrace Municipal
Code and the General Plan in that it meets the standards of the Zoning Code and
Wireless Telecommunication Ordinance and proposes the construction of a 52 foot
high monopole designed to resemble a pine tree and small equipment building.
2. The proposed wireless communication facility which requires a conditional use
permit under City Ordinance No. 171 will not be:
a. Detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare of the
persons residing or working within the City of Grand Terrace because of the
conditions which will be imposed on the development and operation of this
project.
b. Injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or City because
of the conditions which have been imposed on the development and
operation of this project.
3. The locations and configuration 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
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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 wireless
telecommunication facility will be consistent with existing commercial and light
industrial development in this area of the City. In addition, the site will be
appropriately landscaped with additional trees to blend in with existing development
and the proposed stealth design of the monopole as a pine tree will minimize any
adverse impacts to scenic views in the area.
4. This telecommunication facility with its stealth design as a pine tree will be visually
harmonious with surrounding development and natural landforms; is functional for
the proposed project; and is consistent with the Grand Terrace Municipal Code.
Said materials and design will match and blend in with existing commercial and
industrial areas.
5. The plan for landscaping of the facility provides a functional and visually pleasing
setting for the project and is harmonious with the natural landscape of the area and
nearby commercial and industrial developments. The proposed landscaping and
project design of the site will be minimize any visual impacts related to the proposed
project.
6. Because the site has no natural vegetation and is not part of a hillside, there will be
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 will be preserved.
7. There is adequate space on the property for the antenna, monopole and accessory
wireless equipment building without conflict with existing buildings or other
structures on the property or reducing required parking, landscaping or other
development standards.
8. The design and placement of the antenna, monopole and accessory wireless
equipment will not adversely impact the use of the property, other building and
structures located on the property, or the surrounding area or neighborhood.
9. The antenna, monopole and access and wireless equipment as proposed are
consistent with the intention of this part of Ordinance No. 171 and comply with the
General Standards for wireless telecommunication facilities and any Special
Standards listed in Ordinance No. 171.
10. The proposed project does not proposed any signs and is therefore by default
consistent with any and all sign regulations of the City.
11. Conditions of approval for this project necessary to secure the purposes of the
Grand Terrace Municipal Code and General Plan are made a part of this approval
as set forth in the accompanying Resolution of Approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that SA-05-05 and CUP-05-02 are hereby approved subject
to the following conditions:
1. The proposed project shall be maintained in conformance with the plans and
drawings submitted to the Community Development Department and approved by
the Planning Commission at its meeting on May 19, 2005. All plans shall be
consistent in terms of property lines and other measurements. Minor changes or
clarifications may be made by the Community Development Director at his
discretion.
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2. The monopole shall have a stealth design to resemble a pine tree as shown on
Exhibit A-2.
3. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements in the memorandum dated
April 11, 2005 from the Director of Building and Safety/Public Works.
4. The applicant shall comply with all of the requirements as set forth in the letter
dated May 9, 2005 from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
5. 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 Utility Commission of the State of California and the Federal Communication
Commission.
6. An additional three trees, 24" box in size, shall be planted around the base of the
monopole to make the facility look more natural. The specific species shall of a tree
or trees which will match as much as possible the appearance of the proposed
stealth monopole/monopine.
7. If the modular building in front of the small 12'x 20' equipment building is removed
for a period exceeding 6 months, the applicant shall install appropriate landscape
screening on the easterly side of the 12'x 20'equipment building and at any other
location as required by the Community Development Director to effectively screen
the view of the equipment building from La Crosse.
` 8. Three landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted showing any proposed
planting required by this approval. Said plans for the three required trees around
the base of the monopole shall be approved prior to the issuance of any permits.
9. The proposed monopole with its stealth design as a pine tree shall not have any
portions of it visible from the ground that are not painted or treated with natural
colors. No shiny or bright colors shall be employed or be visible from the ground.
10. The proposed 12' x 20' equipment building/shelter shall be painted with earthtone
colors.
11. The following conditions from the City's Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance
No. 171 shall be complied with:
a. The applicant shall agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City its
officers, agent and employees from any and all liability or claims that may be
brought against the City from its approval of a permit.
b. A letter outlining the terms of the lease with the property owner shall be
submitted to the City prior to issuance of a building permit for the facility. 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 use permit for the facility shall become null and void and the facility
removed within 90 days.
C. Certificate of continued use of each approved facility shall be submitted on a
yearly basis at the time of business renewal for as long as the facility remains
in operation. The certification shall indicate that the facility is operating as
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approved and that the facility complies with the most current Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)safety standards. Facilities which are no
longer in operation shall be removed within 90 days after the date of
discontinuation.
d. If no annual certification is provided, the use permit for the facility may be
revoked by the Community Development Director. Prior to revoking a permit,
the Director shall provide the owners of record written notice of their failure to
provide the annual certification and an opportunity for hearing.
e. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the facility, applicant may be required
to provide a deposit with the City for removal of the facility and any accessory
wireless equipment if such facility is found to be abandoned or the use permit
is revoked by the Director.
f. Notice of change of ownership of the facility shall be provided to the City.
g. Within 90 days of commencement of operation, applicant shall provide a
preliminary report and/or field report prepared by a qualified engineer that
shows the operation of the facility is in conformance with the standard
established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Institute
of Electrical and Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for safe human
exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)and radio frequency radiation (RFR).
h, All changes and modifications to an approved facility shall require prior approval
by the City.
i. All graffiti and other forms of vandalism shall be promptly removed and/or
repaired within 24 hours.
12. These conditions shall apply to the entire parcel at 21893 Barton Road in the City of
Grand Terrace.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Grand Terrace,California,
at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of May 2005.
AYES: CHAIR WILSON, VICE CHAIR ADDINGTON, COMMISSIONER WHITLEY, COMMISSIONER BIDNEY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER COMSTOCK
ABSTAI N:NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Stanfill, Doug Wilson,
City Clerk Chairperson, Planning Commission
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