R 3952
RESOLUTION NO. 3952
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT CASE NO. 05-013, APPLIED FOR BY CINGULAR
WIRELESS, LOCATED AT 300 RESERVOIR ROAD
WHEREAS, the Pianning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande considered
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 05-013 on June 20,2006 and August 15, 2006, filed by
Cingular Wireless, to install telecommunication antennas on a thirty-five foot (35') tall
monopine and nine (9) outdoor equipment cabinets and recommended approval of the
project, including adoption of a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 05-013, filed by Cingular Wireless, to install telecommunication
antennas on a thirty-five foot (35') tall monopine and nine (9) outdoor equipment cabinets;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on this application in accordance
with City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this project is consistent with the General
Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 has determined that a Mitigated
Negative Declaration can be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
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. In addition, the facility will operate in full compliance with all state and federal
regulations including the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which
it is to be established or located. The installation of the facility will not result in any
material changes to the character of the immediate neighborhood or local
community.
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3. 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 stealth design of the structure will camouflage the
antennas.
4. There are adequate provIsions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure the public health and safety.
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
telecommunication facility will be unstaffed, have no impact on circulation systems,
and will generate no noise, odor, smoke or any other adverse impacts to adjacent
land uses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby approves Conditional Use Permit Case No. 05-013, with the above
findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
On a motion by Council Member Arnold, seconded by Council Member Dickens, and by
the following roll call vote to wit: '
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Arnold, Dickens, Costello, Guthrie, and Mayor Ferrara
None
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 12lh day of September 2006.
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ATTEST:
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. DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES!
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN DA~ITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 05-013
CINGULAR WIRELESS
300 RESERVOIR ROAD
COMMUNITY DEVFI OPMENT DEPARTMFNT
GFNFRAI CONnlTlONS
This approval authorizes the installation of telecommunication antennas on a thirty-five
foot (35') tall monopine and nine (9) outdoor equipment cabinets.
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. 05-013.
3. This application shall automatically expire one year after approval 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 City Council at the meeting of September 12, 2006 and marked Exhibits "B-1
through B-4".
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 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday
through Saturday. No construction shall occur on Sunday.
7. Development shall conform to the Public Facility (PF) zoning requirements except
as otherwise approved.
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SPFCIAI CONDITIONS
8. The facility shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification,
warning, or other FCC required seals or signage.
9. All accessory equipment associated with the operation of the wireless facility shall
be screened from public view.
10. The applicant shall design all facilities as to allow future co-location at the site.
The operator shall cooperate with any subsequent applicants for wireless
communications facilities in the vicinity with regard to possible co-location on the
mono pine.
11. The applicant shall obtain a lease agreement with the City prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit, and shall comply with all terms of the lease agreement.
RUII nlNG & FIRE DFPARTMENT
12. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Building
and Fire Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande.
13. All fire lanes must be posted and enforced, per Police Department and Fire
Department guidelines.
14. Prior to Occupancy, the applicant must provide an approved "security key vault",
per Building and Fire Department guidelines.
15. Any review costs generated by outside consultants, shall be paid by the applicant.
16. Building Permit fees, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
17. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) fee, to be based on codes and
fates in effect at the time of building permit issuance in accordance with State
mandate.
PIIRI Ie WORKS nFPARTMENT
GFNFRAI IMPROVFMFNT RFOlJlRFMFNTS
18. Site Maintemmce - 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.
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The following Public Works Department conditions of approval are to be complied with
prior to issuance of a building permit.
19. lAm Conflir.t with City's Commllnbltion - Prior to issuance of building permit,
the applicant shall perform a radio frequency study to determine possible
conflicts with the City's communication system, and to develop altematives to
eliminate any such conflicts. Prior to activation of the proposed Cellular
system, the applicant shall perform a live radio test to ensure that there is no
unanticipated interference with the City's radio system. If the proposed system
does interfere with the operation of the City's communication system, the
proposed system shall remain inactive until such time that the proposed system
can be made to cause zero interference.
20. The applicant shall install a multi-lock system on both access gates to the
reservoir.
21. The applicant shall replace any new landscaping installed as part of the
Reservoir No. 1 Replacement Project that is displaced as a result of this
construction.
22. The applicant shall slope the cabinet pads to drain to the asphalt road
surrounding the reservoir.
23. The applicant shall design all facilities as to allow future co-location at the site.
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MITIGATION MFASLJRFS
A negative declaration with mitigation measures has been adopted for this project. The
following mitigation measures shall be implemented as conditions of approval and shall
be monitored by the appropriate City department or responsible agency. The applicant
shall be responsible for verification in writing by the monitoring department or
agency that the mitigation measures have been implemented.
Mitigation Measures:
MITIGATION MFASlJRFS'
Con!';tnlction Pha!';p. Fmi!';!';ion!';
The project shall comply with all applicable Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM1O) as contained in section
6.5 of the Air Quality Handbook. All site grading shall list the following regulations:
MM 5.1: All dust control measures listed below (MM 5.2 - 5.6) shall be
followed during construction of the project and shall be shown on grading and
building plans. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to
monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to
prevent transport of dust oft site. The name and telephone number of such
person(s) shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance and finished
grading of the area.
MM 5.2: During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used
to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent airborne dust from
leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the
later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds
15 miles per hour. Reclaimed (non-potable) water shall be used whenever
possible.
MM 5.3: Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist,
or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
-IYIM 5.4: All vehicles hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be
covered or should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical
distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section
23114.
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MM 5.5: Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads
on to streets, or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site. Vehicle speed for
all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the
construction site.
MM 5.6: Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried
on to adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water shall be used
where feasible.
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MM 5.7: To mitigate the diesel PM generated during the construction phase,
all construction equipment shall be properly maintained and tuned according to
manufacturer's specifications. The measures below (MM 5.8 - 5.10) shall be
clearly identified in the project bid specifications so the contractors bidding on the
project can include the purchase and installation costs in their bids.
MM 5.8: All off-road and portable diesel powered equipment, including but not
limited to bulldozers, graders, cranes, loaders, scrapers, backhoes, generator sets,
compressors, auxiliary power units, shall be fueled exclusively with California Air
Resources Board (ARB) motor vehicle diesel fuel.
MM 5.9: To the maximum extent feasible, the use of diesel construction
equipment shall meet the ARB's 1996 certification standard for off-road heavy-duty
diesel engines.
MM 5.10: Unless otherwise approved by APCD, the developer shall install
catalytic diesel particulate filters or Diesel oxidation catalyst on two (2) pieces of
construction equipment involved in primary earth moving and construction activities
and projected to generate the greatest emissions. APCD staff shall be included in
the selection of candidate equipment along with a representative of the contractor.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - CDD, Public Works
Dept., and Building & Fire Dept.
Prior to issuance of Building Permit and during
construction
Timeframe:
MM 10.1: Construction activities shall be restricted to the hours of 7:00 AM to
5:00 PM Monday through Saturday. There shall be no construction activities on
Sundays. Equipment maintenance and servicing shall be confined to the same
hours.
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MM 10.2: All construction equipment utilizing internal combustion engines shall
-be required to have mufflers that are in good condition. Stationary noise sources
shall be located at least 300 feet from occupied dwelling units unless noise
reducing engine housing enclosures or noise screens are provided by the
contractor.
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MM 10.3: Equipment mobilization areas, water tanks, and equipment storage
areas shall be placed in a central location as far from existing residences as
feasible.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - CDD, Public Works
Dept.
During construction
Timeframe:
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MM 13.1: The needle coloration of the monopine shall match the surrounding
pine trees of the project site. The applicant shall submit pine needle samples of
the monopine for verification of accurate color.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Timeframe:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - COD
Prior to issuance of Building Permit
MM 13.2: The project plans shall show simulated bark placed on the monopole
from the ground to the top of the tree.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Timeframe:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - COD
Prior to issuance of Building Permit
MM 13.3: The project plans shall show a heavy branch count and the antennas
screened with branches. Socks made of cloth material and interwoven with pine
needles shall be placed over the antennas.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Timeframe:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - COD
Prior to issuance of Building Permit
MM 13.4: The project plans shall show the equipment cabinets in a gray color
to match the water tank and screened by a 6' tall chain link fence with green vinyl
slats.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Timeframe:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - COD
Prior to issuance of Building Permit
MM 13.5: The applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan for fast
growing shrubs and trees to screen the monopine and water tank. The additional
-landscaping shall be limited to filling in the existing vegetation "gap" immediately
surrounding the monopine. Tree species selected should not exceed 30' in height
to avoid interference with antenna transmissions. The landscape plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Committee, Community
Development Dept., Parks, Recreation and Facilities Dept. and Public Works Dept.
Responsible Party:
Monitoring Agency:
Timeframe:
Developer
City of Arroyo Grande - COD; Parks,
Recreation & Facilities Dept.; Public Works
Dept.
Prior to issuance of Building Permit
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 3952 is a true,. full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a regular rneeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 12th
day of Septernber 2006.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 14th day of
Septernber 2006.