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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that a Negative
Declaration can be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 01-011 filed by Crown Castle International, to install
cellular communication antennas for Verizon Wireless on a new seventy foot (70') tall light
standard and a 336 square foot equipment cabinet within an 800 square foot lease area
on City-owned property located at 1221 Ash Street (Soto Sports Complex); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in
accordance with City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith; and
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
INSTRUCTING THE SECRETARY TO FILE A NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 01-011, APPLIED FOR BY CROWN CASTLE
INTERNATIONAL
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is conditionally permitted within the subject district pursuant to
the provisions of Section 16.16.050 of the Development Code, 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.
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2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which
it is to be established or located because the new light standard with the attached
cellular telephone antennas will be replacing an outdated light standard. Because
of the upgraded light system, the new lights will create less glare than the existing
lights.
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The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is
proposed because a light standard already exists at this location.
There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure the public health and safety.
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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 because the
facility complies with the FCC Guidelines for RF emissions.
Department of Fish and Game Required Findings of Exemption:
1. The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared an initial study pursuant to Section 15063
of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 01-011.
2. Based on the initial study, a Negative Declaration was prepared for public review.
3. After holding a public hearing pursuant to State and City Codes, and considering
the record as a whole, the Planning Commission adopted the Negative Declaration
and found that there is no substantial evidence of any significant adverse effect,
either individually or cumulatively on wildlife resources as defined by Section 711.2
of the Fish and Game Code or on the habitat upon which the wildlife depends as a
result of development of this project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby adopts a Negative Declaration, instructs the Secretary to file a
Notice of Determination, and approves Conditional Use Permit Case No. 01-011, 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 Guthrie, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioner's Guthrie, Fowler and Vice Chair Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner's Brown and Costello
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 6 day of August 2002.
ATTEST:
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LY REARDON-SMITH, JOSEP�H M. COSTELLO, CHAIR
COMMISSION CLERK �
ROB STRO�G,
COMMUNITY DEVEL PMENT DIRECTOR
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 01-011
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL
SOTO SPORTS COMPLEX
1221 ELM STREET
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C� N RAI C(�NDITIONS
This approval authorizes the mounting of six (6) cellular telephone antennas on a new
seventy-foot (70') tall light standard replacement, and placement of a 336 square foot
equipment cabinet within an 800 square foot lease area adjacent to Porter Field in the
Soto Sports Complex.
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Conditional use
Permit Case No. 01-011.
3. This application shall automatically expire on August 6, 2004 unless a building
permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the
applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of
expiration.
4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the Planning Commission at the meeting of August 6, 2002 and marked Exhibits
"B-1 through B-5".
5. The applicant shall agree to defend 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 anyway 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 fee's
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.
6. Construction shall be limited to befinreen the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and befinreen 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday.
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7. Development shall conform to the Public/Quasi-Public (PF) zoning requirements
except as otherwise approved.
8. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to review by the Planning
Commission at the end of five (5) years from the date of approval. At any time, the
Planning Commission may modify existing conditions or impose new conditions to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare, as deemed necessary by the
Commission.
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The color of the antennas shall match the new light standard.
The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification,
warning, or other required seals or signage.
11. All accessory equipment associated with the operation of the wireless facility shall
be located within a building, enclosure, or underground vault that complies with the
development standards of the PF zoning district. The equipment shelter shall
match the color and materials of the existing storage container located next to the
batting cage.
12. The operator shall cooperate with any subsequent applicants for wireless
communications facilities in the vicinity with regard to possible co-location on the
light standard.
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13. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California State Fire
and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the
City of Arroyo Grande.
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14. Site MaintPnan�P - 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.
15. Fncr�a�hmPnt PPrmit - The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an
encroachment permit for all work within a public right of way.
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Grad - All grading shall be done in accordance with the City Grading
Ordinance.
F_eeS - The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees at the time they are due.
W�rk C��rciinati�n — The applicant shall notify the City 48 hours prior to
commencing work.
19. Abancinnment — The applicant shall restore the site to its original condition if the
facility ceases to operate, and the lease agreement with the City is formally
terminated.
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20. L�as� — The applicant shall secure a lease agreement with the City.
21. water �ine — The site plan shall identify the future extension of the water line
from the Dixson Street water main to the Ash Street water main, in proximity to
the new equipment shelter. The plan shall be of sufficient scale to show Ash
Street and Dixson Street.
22. P1an�— All plans shall be approved by the Public Works Department.
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