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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 ; k -.-.• .-n ... > 5��;, ��� I 1 sir w r Yii _ jw i- Yr'• i• y e.y- ..i j! __ram•+••^ �'� t R {S '�'\�•r i t ` i • 1. PAW .1 AMR -►' F• Y,T) �i rt !'MO !L .�.��s�/yyy�ery� -, •.� '• .4 fie. a "!a � � tf � tt`Kl i e r>� 4+.,i•t� y ` )•tt,. 1 7 <j� �f sia ty�• > • � 1�YY ter'�.7f y� r`+>ykr'" •`:>i a 5 t 1 + 4• a• l '• � s .t AlL XL LL� . LC'ZOUJQ(JE �lZ�E2l L1EI 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 c�rr.. o Planning 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 11 N M A N NE CoM ru Q,0IcA oAJS SlTE- 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: USE PIel�pt. A T P E- s -1A—o L -oy 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 —� ,� � t --mot z c� � �S�1 Date Signature For City of Grand Terrace 9 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 Page 1 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 Kruse Microwave Enterprise SP-92-011E-92-09 Page 3 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 Kruse Microwave Enterprise SP-92-011E-92-09 Page 4 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). Kruse Microwave Enterprise SP-92-OlIE-92-09 Page 5 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 ) d �1TyJut NR LF / O� GRf+nD TERR CE 1 2—$ 5199 M E M O R A N D U M 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. JK/ct , .),,,ESTRY AND FIRE WAx-,L.-�N DEPARTMENT Fire Protection Planning Services • County Government Center 385 No.Arrowhead Avenue. First Floor San Bernardino. CA 924 1 5-0 1 86 t r y (714) 387-4212. 387-4213 DAVID&MRISCOU -Chief wn . Uf.. LAXww.w GRA TERRRCE GRAND TERRACE FIRE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Date: l Co ! -- T o: Fire Department Reference Number : 901, ..DDl i cant: c Location: • -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: 1 . 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 c : FEES TYPE DATE PAID AMOUNT GTCON &5\0 \J a' e o q�y \'"' ��� �` ••-� 1450 Washington Street • Colton, California 92324 • (714) 825-4128 < Y c d qT� 1, o July 21 , 1992 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. 1-7 Sincer 1 Eu e P. McMeans neral Manager EPM/kb 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 — LCTOUTaGrF_ EY Lzl_1 'LL� Eli 7933 PALM AVENUE // HIGHLAND, CA 92346 (714) 864-1940 e 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' :