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2021-10-19_8a 581 Branch Mill ACUPMEMORANDUM TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: BRIAN PEDROTTI, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR BY: ANDREW PEREZ, ASSOCIATE PLANNER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-001; INSTALLATION OF A BACK-UP GENERATOR AND AMENDMENT OF LEASE AREA AT AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY; LOCATION – 581 BRANCH MILL ROAD; APPLICANT – T-MOBILE WIRELESS; REPRESENTATIVE – J5 INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS D ATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021 SUMMARY OF ACTION: Approval of the project would allow T-Mobile Wireless to install an emergency backup generator at an existing telecommunication facility. IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: T-Mobile Wireless has a lease agreement with the City for the placement and use of equipment on the City’s property. A new lease agreement with an increased monthly rent will be negotiated between T-Mobile Wireless and the City Attorney for approval by the City Council should the project be approved. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Amended Conditional Use Permit 21-001 (Attachment 1). BACKGROUND: The project site is located off of Branch Mill Road, and is surrounded by large parcels of undeveloped land interspersed with residential parcels and farmland (Attachment 2). Existing improvements on the project site include the City’s thirty-two foot (32’) tall water tank surrounded by a six-foot (6’) tall chain link fence with barbed wire. The property is accessed by a 10-foot wide paved driveway (Huebner Lane), which is comprised of three (3) easements for the purposes of installing public utilities, access to the water tank and access to a residence located west of the project site. Vegetation on the site consists primarily of non-native grasses and Monterey Pine trees. On December 16, 2003, Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit case number 03-004 to allow T-Mobile (formerly Cingular Wireless) to mount eight (8) cellular communication panel antennas, approximately eight feet (8’) in height, on top of City Item 8.a - Page 1 PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-001 OCTOBER 19, 2021 PAGE 2 water tank Reservoir No. 4 and place an equipment shelter in a 504 square foot lease area located just south of the water tank. The application for the Commission’s consideration proposes to expand the existing lease area by 135 square feet to accommodate a new 48 kilowatt backup diesel generator. Staff Advisory Committee The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) reviewed the proposed project on October 6, 2021. Overall, members of the SAC were in support of the proposed project, recommending approval with conditions of approval included in the prepared Resolution. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: Pursuant to Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.16.050.F, when modifications to an approved conditional use permit are requested, the application shall be reviewed in the same manner as the original entitlement. The Planning Commission approved CUP03-004 for the establishment of the telecommunication site, therefore, the request to expand the use is under the purview of the Commission. The generator will be located near the existing equipment shelter adjacent to the water tank at this property. The water tank is located atop a hill and not easily visible from any public right-of-way. The addition of the generator is not anticipated to deteriorate any visual resources due to its small size relative to the water tank and existing equipment shelter. The proposed project is intended to improve resiliency communication infrastructure in the event of an emergency. The generator has the capability of supporting applicant’s telecommunication equipment for more than four (4) days if power is disrupted. The new generator would only be run during emergency situations when power to the site is disrupted and for regular maintenance. The project has been conditioned to require a “whisper style” generator, with a maximum sound output of 70 decibels. The applicant indicates that the generator requires maintenance every three to six months, and in those situations the generator would be run for approximately fifteen minutes. No changes to the existing telecommunication equipment is proposed with this application. ADVANTAGES: The proposed update to the existing telecommunication facility will help T-Mobile Wireless provide consistent and reliable service to the community by providing power redundancy. Implementation of the proposed conditions will ensure the look of the facility remains high quality. DISADVANTAGES: No disadvantages associated with the recommended action have been identified. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines. Emissions from the generator comply with Item 8.a - Page 2 PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-001 OCTOBER 19, 2021 PAGE 3 local and federal regulations and therefore, the project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding existing facilities. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENT: A notice of public hearing was mailed to all property owners within 300’ of the subject parcel and was published in the Tribune on Friday, October 8, 2021. The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments have been received. Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Project vicinity map 3. Project plans Item 8.a - Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-001; LOCATED AT 581 BRANCH MILL ROAD; APPLIED FOR BY T-MOBILE WIRELESS WH EREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande adopted Resolution No. 03-1912 on December 16, 2003 approving Conditional Use Permit 03-004 to mount eight (8) cellular communication antennas, approximately 8’ in height, on top of City Reservoir No. 4 and place an equipment shelter on a 504 square foot lease area located south of the water tank on City-owned property; and WH EREAS, the Planning Commission considered Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 21-001 on October 19, 2021, filed by T-Mobile Wireless, to expand the existing lease area by 135 square feet to accommodate a new 48 kilowatt backup diesel generator; and WH EREAS, the request was reviewed in accordance with the development review process identified in the Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and determined that the project is exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding existing facilities; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed the project at a duly noticed public hearing on October 19, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: Conditional Use Permit Findings: 1.The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to theprovisions of this section and complies with all the applicable provisions of thistitle, the goals, and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and thedevelopment policies and standards of the City. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within the subject district and complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City. In addition, the facility will operate in full compliance with all state and federal regulations. 2.The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the districtin which it is to be established or located. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in ATTACHMENT 1 Item 8.a - Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 2 which it is to be established or located. Updating the facility with new technology will not result in any material changes to the character of the immediate neighborhood or local community. 3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed. The facility is not located within a predominantly residential neighborhood, and the diminutive size of the generator will not impair any visual resources. 4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure public health and safety. There are adequate provisions for public utilities and services to ensure the public health and safety and no new utilization of these public utilities and services is anticipated with the equipment upgrades. 5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The telecommunication facility will be unstaffed, have no impact on circulation systems, and will generate minimal noise due to conditions of approval restricting the use of the generator for maintenance and emergency events, and the use of a “whisper style” outdoor generator, limiting any adverse impacts to adjacent land uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Amended Conditional Use Permit 21-001, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion by Commissioner _______, seconded by Commissioner _______, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 19th day of October, 2021. Item 8.a - Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 _______________________________ GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR ATTEST: _______________________________ PATRICK HOLUB SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: _______________________________ BRIAN PEDROTTI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Item 8.a - Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 4 EXHIBIT ‘A’ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 21-001 581 BRANCH MILL ROAD (RESERVOIR #4) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This approval authorizes T-Mobile Wireless to install new emergency generator as outlined in the project description of Amended Conditional Use Permit 21-001. 2. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 3. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Amended Conditional Use Permit 21-001. 4. All conditions of approval from Resolution No. 03-1912 shall remain in full force and effect. Where conflicts exist, except as identified in this approval, the most restrictive applies. 5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall amend the lease agreement with the City to include the facilities and improvements herein described, and shall comply with all terms of the lease agreement. 6. This application shall automatically expire on October 19, 2023 unless a building permit is issued. 7. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of October 19, 2021 and marked Exhibit “B”. 8. The applicant shall agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless at his/her sole expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in any way relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 9. A copy of these conditions shall be incorporated into all construction documents. 10. Construction shall be limited to between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday Item 8.a - Page 7 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 5 through Friday. No construction shall occur on Saturday or Sunday. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 11. The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other FCC required seals or signage. 12. The generator shall only be utilized during emergency situations and for regular maintenance. BUILDING AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS 13. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande. 14. Any review costs generated by outside consultants for plan check services shall be paid by the applicant during the building permit approval process. 15. Building Permit fees shall be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 16. Building permits shall be obtained prior to installation. ENGINEERING DIVISION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS 17. Site Maintenance – The developer shall be responsible during construction for cleaning city streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project site. The flushing of dirt or debris to storm drain or sanitary sewer facilities shall not be permitted. The cleaning shall be done after each day’s work or as directed by the Director of Public Works. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 18. The diesel generator shall be a “whisper style” model not to exceed70db maximum when in use. Item 8.a - Page 8 Project Site BRANCH MILL RD. ATTACHMENT 2 Item 8.a - Page 9 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 T1 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 HARDENING SCOPE OF WORK:VICINITY MAP STATEMENTS STRUCTURAL: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWINGS SET. FOR ANALYSIS OF EXISTING AND/OR PROPOSED COMPONENTS, REFER TO STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER. ANTENNA MOUNT ANALYSIS IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF WORK CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING SET. FOR ANALYSIS OF ANTENNA MOUNT TO SUPPORT EXISTING AND /OR PROPOSED COMPONENTS. REFER TO ANTENNA MOUNT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS PROVIDED UNDER SEPARATE COVER. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS PROPRIETARY T-MOBILE. ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO T-MOBILE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. SHT TITLE SHEETT1 MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING 'T-MOBILE' TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING: GENERAL NOTEST2 A2 EQUIPMENT PLANS SITE PLANA1 0 0 0 0 TITLE SHEET REV GENERAL CONTRACTOR NOTES DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL PLANS & EXISTING DIMENSIONS & CONDITIONS ON THE JOB SITE & SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAME. DETAILSD1 0 0 SITE ADDRESS: PROPERTY OWNER/LESSOR: CONTACT INFORMATION: ZONING: JURISDICTION: LATITUDE: LONGITUDE: APN: CURRENT USE: PROPOSED USE: ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: BRANCH MILL RD. ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE P.O. BOX 560 ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93421 - - - (Q) R4-1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 35° 07' 09.02" N (NAD 83) -120° 34' 03.60" W (NAD 83) 800-0-400-025 TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES NO CHANGE THE FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR CONTINUOUS HUMAN HABITATION. DISABLED/CHALLENGED ACCESS IS NOT REQUIRED PER CBC 2019, SECTION 11B-203.4 (LIMITED ACCESS SPACE) DRAWING INDEX APPROVALS: PRINT NAME SIGNATURE DATE PROJECT TEAM SI 5& ·INSTALL (1) NEW 48 KW DIESEL GENERATOR ·INSTALL (1) NEW AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) ON (E) WALL ·INSTALL (1) NEW 6LB FIRE EXTINGUISHER ·INSTALL (5) NEW TRAFFIC BOLLARDS ·INSTALL (1) NEW CONCRETE PAD Call before you dig. below.Know what's R TO OBTAIN LOCATION OF PARTICIPANTS UNDERGROUND FACILITIES BEFORE YOU DIG IN CALIFORNIA (SOUTH), CALL DIG ALERT TOLL FREE: 1-800-227-2600 OR www.digalert.org CALIFORNIA STATUTE REQUIRES MIN OF 2 WORKING DAYS NOTICE BEFORE YOU EXCAVATE ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN AND SINGLE LINE DIAGRAME1 GROUNDING PLAN AND DETAILSE2 0NORTH ELEVATIONA3 0 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND DETAILSS1 SHEET INDEX (TOTAL SHEET COUNT - 9 PAGES) 0 SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 SITE NUMBER: SV00424A CITY: ARROYO GRANDE SITE TYPE: MONOELM COUNTY: SAN LUIS OBISPO JURISDICTION: COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICANT: PROJECT MANAGER: A&E MANAGER: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: T-MOBILE WEST CORPORATION 4100 GUARDIAN ST., SUITE 101 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 JENNA D'AGOSTINO J5 INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS jdagostino@j5ip.com (619) 977-0283 EVERETT GOIT J5 INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS egoit@j5ip.com (949) 444-9070 JAY TANK J5 INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS jtank@j5ip.com SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 ATTACHMENT 3 Item 8.a - Page 10 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 T2 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 GENERAL NOTES LEGEND GROUNDING NOTES GENERAL UPGRADE NOTES GENERAL NOTES SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 11 1 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 A1 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 SITE PLAN DISCLAIMER THESE DRAWINGS WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A CURRENT LAND SURVEY. ALL PROPERTY LINES, EASEMENTS, AND SETBACKS SHALL BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION. J5 DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF SAID PROPERTY LINES, EASEMENTS AND SETBACKS. SITE PLAN T-MOBILE EQUIPMENT PLANS SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 12 2 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 A2 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 EXISTING EQUIPMENT PLAN EQUIPMENT PLANS 1 NEW EQUIPMENT PLAN SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 13 2 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 A3 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 NORTH ELEVATION NEW NORTH ELEVATION 1EXISTING NORTH ELEVATION SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 14 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 D1 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 DETAILS 1 2EQUIPMENT MOUNTINGAUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH 3 5FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNTING 6FIRE EXTINGUISHER DETAIL CONCRETE FOOTING 47TRENCHING DETAIL 48 KWh GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 15 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 S1 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND DETAILS 1 NOT USED 2 NOT USED 3 NOT USED 4 TYPICAL GENERATOR CONCRETE PAD SIGNED: 2020/11/25 EXPIRES: 2021/03/31 Item 8.a - Page 16 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 E1 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN AND SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM 2ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM1 Item 8.a - Page 17 T-MOBILE WEST LLC SITE NUMBER: SITE NAME: VY465 CITY RESIVOIRE No. 4 BRANCH MILL RD. SV00424A 2030 MAIN STREET, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92614 E2 ARROYO GRANDE, CA, 93420 GROUNDING PLAN AND DETAILS 3GROUNDING PLAN 1 5 6 4 2 GROUND ROD DETAIL CONNECTION DETAILUTILITY STUB-UP DETAIL CONDUIT ON WALL/GROUND DETAIL TRENCHING DETAIL Item 8.a - Page 18