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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGMT FOR A CELLULAR COMMUNIC (2)Agenda Item: 9 DATE: May 14, 2019 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY TO BE INSTALLED ON A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION TOWER LOCATED ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 2860-014-900 DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Community Services PRESENTER: Lance O'Keefe RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: Approve a License Agreement between the City of Santa Clarita and New Cingular PCS, LLV, to install cellular communication equipment on the Southern California Edison electrical transmission tower located on property owned by the City of Santa Clarita. 2. Increase anticipated revenues for Fiscal Year 2018-19 by $3,500 in account 100.4012.004 Franchise Fees -Others. Increase anticipated revenue for Fiscal Year 2019-20 by $18,000 in account 100.4012.004 Franchise Fees -Others. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee to execute all documents subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney. BACKGROUND A license agreement between the City of Santa Clarita (City) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (also known as AT&T Mobility), has been requested. AT&T Mobility, a cellular communications carrier, has received approval from the City's Planning Commission and Southern California Edison (SCE) to place a cellular communications facility located at APN 2860-014-900 on the northernmost SCE tower. This tower is located on a City -owned parcel along the south fork of the Santa Clara River. The parcel includes an improved trail and open space area, as well as an easement for overhead transmission lines owned by Southern California Edison. For a map of the specific location see Packet Page 53. Page 1 Under the terms of the proposed license agreement, the City will receive $1,500 per month in revenue for use of the site and a standard one-time license fee of $2,000. The term of the license agreement is five years, with three renewal options of five years each. The monthly lease amount of $1,500 will be increased according to the consumer price index adjustment at the commencement of the term of the agreement. This license agreement is similar to the agreement for cellular communications equipment on the SCE tower south of the subject tower approved in 2014. The project was presented to, and approved by, the Planning Commission on August 21, 2018, Master Case No. 18-054, Conditional Use Permit 18-002 with Final Conditions of Approval issued by the City's Community Development Department, Planning Division. As part of the entitlement process, the applicant provided staff with analysis regarding noise for the equipment cabinets that are proposed to be located beneath the tower. According to the noise study prepared by TCA, there will be no net increase in ambient noise levels, as the equipment located beneath the tower would be surrounded by an eight -foot block wall, reducing the sound of the equipment and the project will comply with the City's noise ordinance. For detailed images submitted to the Planning Commission see Packet Pages 76- 81. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The increase in estimated revenue as a result of this action is a one-time revenue of $2,000, plus $1,500 of ongoing monthly revenue, which will be generated once the agreement is fully executed. ATTACHMENTS Location Map Planning Commission 8-21-18 MC 18-504 Page 2 Agenda Item: 3 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 0 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING MANAGER APPROVAL: DATE: August 21, 2018 SUBJECT: Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 APPLICANT: AT&T Mobility LOCATION: West of the South Fork Trail and East of Alicante Drive (APN: 2860- 014-900) CASE PLANNER: Chris Kim RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt Resolution P18-19, approving Master Case No. 18-054, Conditional Use Permit 18-002, approving the proposed wireless communications facility located west of the South Fork Trail and east of Alicante Drive (APN 2860-014-900), subject to the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A). REQUEST The applicant is requesting the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to constrict, operate, and maintain a wireless communications facility (WCF) above 35 feet in height, installed on a Southern California Edison (SCE) lattice stricture in the Open Space (OS) zone in the community of Valencia in the City of Santa Clarita. BACKGROUND On March 15, 2018, AT&T Mobility, the applicant, submitted an application for a CUP to install a WCF in the community of Valencia. On March 26, 2018, the application was deemed incomplete, due to the lack of clarity in the submitted noise study. The applicant revised and resubmitted the noise study and on April 25, 2018, staff deemed the project complete. State law requires that action be taken by the City to approve or deny the project by September 22, 2018. On March 16, 2010, a substantially similar WCF was approved by the Planning Commission on the same SCE lattice tower, under Resolution P10-11 (Master Case 09-160) (Exhibit H). This Page 1 WCF was constructed in 2010 by Royal Street Communications but was later decommissioned and removed in 2015. In addition, on February 16, 2010, T -Mobile was approved to construct a similar WCF on the next set of SCE lattice towers to the north. This WCF is currently built and operational. Table 1 below demonstrates other approved WCFs on lattice towers and the build statuses of these approvals. Table 1 — Approved Wireless Communications Facilities on Lattice Towers PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed, unmanned WCF would be installed on an existing SCE lattice tower at a maximum height of 48 feet. The proposed facility consists of three sectors that each contain four Page 2 Master Case Location �'N PC Approval Carrier Built or Not No. Date Built MC 09-160 Same lattice tower as 3/16/2010 Royal Built, then 1 (Referenced proposed project. 2860-014-900 Street/Metro dismantled Above) PCS 2 MC 08-092 960' north of proposed 2860-018-900 2/16/2010 T -Mobile Built project. 3 MC 13-042 680' south of proposed 2860-014-900 10/15/2013 AT&T Not Built project. 4 MC 16-055 Wiley Canyon Road, west 2859-001-046 6/7/2016 Verizon Not Built of South Fork Trail. Southwest corner of 5 MC 03-406 Avenida Ronada and 2856-018-041 3/2/2004 Sprint Built Orchard Village Road. Southwest corner of 6 MC 06-155 Avenida Ronada and 2856-018-041 6/5/2007 T -Mobile Built Orchard Village Road. Southwest corner of 7 MC 03-390 Avenida Ronada and 2856-018-041 3/2/2004 AT&T Not Built Orchard Village Road. 8 MC 05-286 West of Orchard Village 2856-018-042 11/1/2005 AT&T Built Road and Dalbey Dr. 9 County McBean Parkway / 2810-055-078 -- AT&T Built Approved Northpark. 10 MC 07-153 West side of Tamarack 3244-027-035 11/20/2007 T -Mobile Built 28545 Tamarack Lane. 11 MC 09-164 West side of Tamarack 3244-027-035 5/8/2010 AT&T Not Built 28545 Tamarack Lane. 12 MC 12-074 28111 Kelly Johnson 2866-039-030 9/18/2012 Verizon Built Parkway. 13 MC 02-293 Soledad Canyon/Golden 2805-017-288 4/1/2003 AT&T Built Valley. 14 MC 09-033 Sierra Highway / Clampitt. 2827-051-800 6/2/2009 Royal Street Built PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed, unmanned WCF would be installed on an existing SCE lattice tower at a maximum height of 48 feet. The proposed facility consists of three sectors that each contain four Page 2 six-foot tall panel antennas and eight remote radio units. A microwave dish would be mounted below the sectors at 30 feet in height. Proposed ancillary equipment would be located within a new 289 square -foot equipment enclosure consisting of eight -foot tall block walls and a corrugated metal access gate below and within the footprint of the lattice tower. The equipment enclosure will be covered by a sheet of chain link lid on top. The proposal also includes two GPS antennas installed on top of the equipment enclosure walls. A cable shroud will be installed at the base of the northwest tower leg to enclose the electrical wiring to the panel antennas. Surrounding properties include residential properties to the west, and Open Space zones to the north, south, and east of the subject property. The project is located on a City -owned parcel approximately 740 feet north of Faisan Court and 225 feet east of Alicante Drive, on the north side of the parcel. If approved, the City will then enter into lease negotiations with the applicant. The subject parcel is a 4.66 -acre property, which consists of four existing SCE lattice towers along the South Fork Trail, adjacent to Faisan Court (APN: 2860-014-900). The property is zoned OS and is located in the community of Valencia. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION AND ZONING The General Plan and zoning for the subject property is OS. The OS zone is intended to identify and reserve land for passive, natural and active open space uses, including public and private parks, conservancy lands, nature preserves, wildlife habitats, water bodies and adjacent riparian habitats, wetlands areas dedicated to open space use, drainage easements, cemeteries, golf courses, and other open space areas dedicated for public or private use. Typical uses include recreation, trails, trailheads, paseos, horticulture, limited agriculture, animal grazing, and habitat preservation (UDC 17.36.010). The subject property is bounded to the east by the South Fork of the Santa Clara River and west by residential uses. The SCE corridor is located to the north and south of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility site. The proposed wireless facility is approximately 100 feet from the nearest residential property to the west. A vicinity map is included in this staff report, below. Land Use SCE corridor SCE corridor SCE corridor Single -Family Residential South Fork of the Santa Clara River Page 3 General Plan Zoning Project: OS OS North OS OS South OS OS West UR3 UR3 East OS OS Land Use SCE corridor SCE corridor SCE corridor Single -Family Residential South Fork of the Santa Clara River Page 3 The proposed antennas would be installed above 35 feet on an existing SCE tower in the OS zone requiring the approval of a CUP. Upon approval of a CUP, and the issuance of conditions of approval, the project would be consistent with the Unified Development Code and General Plan. The maximum height of the proposed antenna arrays is 48 feet. ANALYSTS Aesthetics and Development Guidelines The design of the proposed WCF is substantially similar to the design elements of the previously approved Royal Street Communications WCF located on the same SCE tower. This WCF was approved by the Planning Commission on March 16, 2010, as part of Master Case No. 09-160. The proposed antennas would be installed at a maximum height of 48 feet on an existing SCE tower in the OS zone. The UDC requires approval of a CUP for WCFs within Open Space zones and for facilities that exceed 35 feet in height. The proposed equipment enclosure would be constructed of a masonry wall of similar material to the masonry walls west of the project site that border existing homes. The enclosure has been designed to screen all equipment associated with the WCF. Section 17.69.030 of the UDC includes requirements for proposed WCFs. The core objective of this section is regulating the aesthetics of WCFs. The proposed project is consistent with this section as the WCF antennas would be painted to match the surface of the SCE lattice tower to appear as an integral part of the existing tower. In addition, the proposed project complies with the siting standards in this section by locating on an existing SCE utility pole. The project physically and architecturally matches the existing setting, has equipment that is located in an enclosure, is located on an existing utility tower, matches previously approved WCFs, and is not visually or physically obtrusive. Page 4 Photo Simulations Page 5 O Ch v J N N O O L_ L U 3 Z Iq 0 co U co N 00 O N E E O U ca a r m E ca r r Q Noise According to the noise study prepared by TCA, the noise consultant retained by the applicant, the proposed project would result in no net increase in ambient noise levels. In order to demonstrate the equipment will have a no net increase in noise levels, measurements were made of the present ambient levels. The equipment located beneath the tower would be surrounded by an eight -foot block wall, which would reduce the sound of the equipment. TCA conducted a noise study on the subject property and determined that the proposed project is consistent with the City's noise ordinance. The diagram below reflects the location of the sound reading taken Page 6 from the closest residential area. The sound reading was taken between the project site and the residential area, 40 feet from the nearest residential block wall to the west. At that location, sound emitted by the proposed project would be less than the existing ambient noise level. There will be no -net increase in ambient noise levels at the nearest residence. Table 2: Maximum Project Noise Levels Location Distance from Lowest Measured Ambient Project Noise (dBA) Project Site Noise dBA Western Residences 100 feet 44 46 Landscaping A project of this nature would normally trigger the requirement for screening with landscaping (UDC 17.69.030.B.5); however, as a safety precaution, SCE does not permit landscaping to be installed under the utility tower. ALTERNATIVE SITE ANALYSIS The applicant reviewed the following four potential locations for the proposed WCF. Page 7 Table 3: Alternative Site Analysis Location # Address/APN Issues Due to co -location, there would not be adequate room for 1 2860-018-900 all of the required ground mounted equipment cabinets and generator. 2 23420 Alta Madera Dr. Would require a 70 ft. faux tree which would not be 2860-003-900 consistent with zoning/aesthetic standards. 3 25655 Springbrook Ave. Existing building would not meet the required height for 2836-006-040 coverage objectives. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULATIONS The Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prescribe and make effective regulations governing the environmental effects of radio frequency (RF) emissions for telecommunication facilities. Local jurisdictions are preempted by the Federal Communications Commission under the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 from making decisions based on environmental and health effects related to radio frequency emissions from wireless communications facilities. The proposed project would operate in compliance with these regulations. Therefore, no potential hazard to the public's health or safety would result from RF emissions relative to the proposed WCF. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS The proposed WCF is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 exemption, consisting of operation, leasing, or minor alterations of existing public or private structures of facilities. Page 8 PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS On July 31, 2018, a Notice of Public Hearing was sent to all 458 property owners within a 1,000 - foot radius of the project site in accordance with Section 17.06.110(B) of the UDC. A legal notice advertising the public hearing was placed in The Signal on July 31, 2018, and a sign was posted on the project site on August 7, 2018. To date, the Community Development Department has not received any comments related to the proposed project. CONCLUSION The proposed unmanned WCF is compatible with the kinds of uses envisioned in the OS land use designations and zone as outlined in the General Plan and the UDC. In addition, the proposed project complies with the aesthetic, screening, noise, design, and siting requirements of the Wireless Communications Facility section of the UDC. Therefore, staff has drafted the necessary findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit as found in Sections 17.25. 100 of the UDC. ATTACHMENTS MC 18-054 Resolution No. P18-19 MCI 8-054 Conditions of Approval (Exhibit A) Aerial Map/Zoning Map (Exhibit B) Site Plan (Exhibit C) Elevations (Exhibit D) Visual Simulations (Exhibit E) Noise Study (Exhibit F) Propagation Map (Exhibit G) Notice of Exemption Public Notice Page 9 RESOLUTION NO P18-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING MASTER CASE 18-054, CONSISTING OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-002, TO ALLOW FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TRANSMISSION TOWER ON A CITY -OWNED PARCEL (ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 2860-014-900), EAST OF ALICANTE DRIVE, ZONED OPEN SPACE (OS), IN THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings of fact: A. An application for Master Case No. 18-054 (Conditional Use Permit 18-002) was filed by AT&T Mobility (hereinafter "Applicant") with the City of Santa Clarita on March 15, 2018. The property for which this application was filed is located at APN: 2860-014-900 (hereinafter "Subject Site"); B. The application was deemed complete on April 25, 2018; C. The subject site zoning and General Plan designation for the project is Open Space (OS); D. The wireless communications facility would be constructed on an existing 122 -foot tall, Southern California Edison (SCE) tower located approximately 740 feet north of Faisan Court and 225 feet east of Alicante Drive. The proposed facility would consist of 12 six- foot tall panel antennas, 24 remote radio units, and six surge protectors mounted at a maximum height of 48 feet on the tower. A microwave dish would be installed directly under the antennas on the tower at 30 feet. The auxiliary equipment would be installed within a 289 square -foot equipment enclosure, which would house four ground -mounted equipment cabinets and one ground -mounted generator located at the base of the tower. The proposal also includes two GPS antennas installed on along the equipment enclosure walls; E. The subject site is bounded on the north and south by the SCE corridor, to the east by the South Fork Trail and Santa Clara River, and to the west by residential units; F. On July 31, 2018, a public hearing was duly noticed for the Planning Commission meeting for August 21, 2018, at 6:00 at City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita; and, G. At this hearing, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, staff presentation, applicant presentation and any public testimony. Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 2 of 7 SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based upon the Notice of Exemption prepared for the project, the Planning Commission further finds and determines as follows: A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); B. This project is exempt per Article 19: Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1. A Class 1 exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alterations of existing public or private structures or facilities. The proposed project consists of the installation of 12 six-foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment mounted on the existing SCE transmission tower and a 289 square -foot equipment enclosure located at the base of the SCE transmission tower. The project would qualify for this exemption; therefore, a notice of exemption was prepared for the proposed project. C. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the Planning Commission is based is the Master Case No. 18-054 project file and that this project file is located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and D. The Planning Commission, based upon the findings set forth above, hereby finds the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in compliance with CEQA. SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE NO. 18-054. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case No. 18-054, the Planning Commission hereby determines as follows: A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan; The proposed location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed use are in accordance with the purpose of the City's General Plan and the development policies and standards of the City. Specifically, the Land Use Element of General Plan policy LU 4.4.4 dictates that the City work to protect and enhance public utility facilities as necessary to maintain the safety, reliability, integrity, and security of essential public service systems for all Valley residents. As proposed, the project would improve the City's cellular coverage and service. The proposed project is also consistent with Policy N 1. 1.4 of the Noise Element of the General Plan by controlling noise sources adjacent to residential development by creating no new net increases in ambient noise levels at the nearest residential zone. B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the UDC; Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 3 of 7 With the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, the proposed project complies with the Unified Development Code, including the specific development standards outlined in the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance (Chapter 17.69), as set forth in Section 4, below. C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and The proposed project will include 12 six-foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment mounted at a maximum of 48 feet on the existing SCE transmission tower. In addition, four equipment cabinets and standby emergency generator will be housed within an equipment enclosure located at the base of the tower. Proposed ancillary equipment would be located within a new 289 square -foot equipment enclosure consisting of eight - foot tall block walls and a corrugated metal access gate below and within the footprint of the lattice tower. The equipment enclosure will be covered by a sheet of chain link lid on top. The proposal also includes two GPS antennas installed on top of the equipment enclosure walls. A cable shroud will be installed at the base of the northwest tower leg to enclose the electrical wiring to the panel antennas. The proposed antennas and ancillary equipment are required to comply with all building code and regulations to ensure the safe and secure installation of the wireless communications facility. The proposed wireless communications facility is required to comply with the Federal Communications Commission regulations to ensure that there is no potential hazard to the public's health or safety. Therefore, the wireless communications facility would not be detrimental to the public's health, safety, or welfare, nor would it be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use; The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposal would be physically suitable for the subject site. The proposed project includes 12 six-foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment mounted on the existing SCE transmission tower. The antennas and equipment shall match the surface of the SCE tower in appearance. At the base of the tower, four equipment cabinets and one generator would be housed within an eight -foot tall equipment enclosure designed with a block material which will be painted in an earth -tone color. 2) The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 4 of 7 would generate; The proposed wireless communications facility would be unmanned and thus would not generate traffic or impact the physical character or capacity of surrounding streets. The wireless communications facility would not change the nature or use of the existing utility corridor, nor would it affect any of the current or future uses of the subject site. Occasional maintenance would occur on-site, but would not generate significant, measurable trips. 3) Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and The project site is located in a developed portion of the City that is served by public facilities, services, and utilities. The site is unmanned; therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to generate significant additional demand on public facilities, services, and utilities. The Land Use Element of General Plan policy LU 4.4.4 envisions that the City work to protect and enhance public utility facilities as necessary to maintain the safety, reliability, integrity, and security of essential public service systems for all Valley residents. As proposed, the project would improve the City's cellular coverage and service. 4) The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site. The project site is located in a developed portion of the City that is served by electrical utilities; therefore, the proposed project would not create a significant demand for additional utilities. The facility is unmanned; therefore no impact would occur to schools and no services for potable water or wastewater collection, treatment, or disposal is needed. The proposed facility would not alter the existing site drainage and will not produce any additional solid waste on site. SECTION 4. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE NO. 18-054. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case No. 18- 054, the Planning Commission hereby determines as follows: A. That the proposed wireless communications facility complies with aesthetic and screening standards set forth in the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance; The City's Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC recommends that new wireless communications facilities be designed to match existing structures whenever possible. The proposed wireless communications facility would include 12 six- Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 5 of 7 foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment mounted at a maximum of 48 feet on the existing SCE transmission tower. The antennas and equipment shall match the existing surface of the SCE tower. The proposal also includes ground -mounted equipment that would be housed within an enclosure designed with a block material and painted to match the color of the existing residential block wall to the west. Because the proposed wireless communications facility conforms to these aesthetic standards, the proposal fully complies with the Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC's aesthetic and screening standards. B. That the proposed wireless communications facility complies with siting standards set forth in the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance; Applicants for new wireless communications facilities are encouraged by the City's Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC to locate facilities on existing structures. The proposed project is located on an existing lattice tower within the Open Space (OS). The antennas and equipment shall match the existing surface of the SCE tower. The 12 six-foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment would be mounted to an existing utility tower. The proposal also includes ground -mounted equipment that would be housed within a block wall enclosure which would be painted to match the color of the existing residential block wall to the west. The proposed facility adheres to all minimum siting distances to habitable structures required for compliance with Federal Communications Commission regulations and standards governing the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions. Therefore, the proposal complies with the City's siting standards for new wireless communications facilities. C. That the proposed wireless communications facility complies with noise standards set forth in the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance; and A noise study was prepared for the proposed project with noise measurements taken during the daytime and nighttime hours at the nearest residential property to the proposed wireless communications facility. The study concludes that the installation and operation of the proposed project would not result in an increase in ambient noise. The proposed project would comply with the noise standards of the Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC (Section 17.69.030). D. That the proposed wireless communications facility complies with development guidelines set forth in the Wireless Communications Facilities Ordinance; The proposed wireless communications facility is in conformance with the development guidelines outlined in the Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC. The 12 six-foot tall panel antennas and ancillary equipment would be mounted to an existing utility tower. The antennas and equipment shall match the surface of the SCE tower. The proposal also includes ground -mounted equipment that would be housed within a block wall enclosure which would be painted to match the color of the existing residential block Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 6 of 7 wall to the west. As designed and conditioned, the proposed project would comply with the development standards set forth in the Wireless Communications Facilities section of the UDC. SECTION 5. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita, California, as follows: Adopt Resolution P18-19, approving Master Case 18-054, Conditional Use Permit 18- 002, to allow for the installation and operation of a wireless communications facility, located east of Alicante Drive, west of the South Fork Trail (Assessor's Parcel Number 2860-014-900), subject to the attached conditions of approval (Exhibit A). Resolution P18-19 Master Case No. 18-054; Conditional Use Permit 18-002 August 21, 2018 Page 7 of 7 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21" day of August, 2018. LISA EICHMAN, CHAIR PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: JASON CRAWFORD, SECRETARY PLANNING COMMISSION STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I, Jason Crawford, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21 st day of August, 2018 by the following vote of the Planning Commission: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY S:ACD\!PLANNING DIVISION\CURREN-P2018\MC18-054 (CUP18-002 AT&T WCE on SCE Tower)APlanning Commission\Resolution No. P18-04 (MC18-054).doc EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. P18-19 MASTER CASE 18-054 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 18-002 DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL CONDITIONS GCI. The approval of this project shall expire if the approved use is not commenced within two (2) years from the date of this approval, unless it is extended in accordance with the terms and provisions of the City of Santa Clarita's Unified Development Code (UDC). GC2. To the extent the use approved with this project is a different use than previously approved for the property, the prior approval shall be terminated along with any associated vested rights to such use, unless such prior approved use is still in operation, or is still within the initial pre -commencement approval period. Once commenced, any discontinuation of the use approved with this project for a continuous period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days or more shall terminate the approval of this use along with any associated vested rights to such use. The use shall not be re-established or resumed after the one hundred eighty (180) day period. Discontinuation shall include cessation of a use regardless of intent to resume. GC3. The applicant may file for an extension of the conditionally approved project prior to the date of expiration. If such an extension is requested, it must be filed no later than sixty (60) days prior to expiration. GC4. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying the Director of Community Development, in writing, of any change in ownership, designation of a new engineer, or change in the status of the developer, within thirty (30) days of said change. GC5. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, the term "applicant" shall include the applicant and any other persons, corporation, or other entity making use of this grant. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Santa Clarita, its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this project by the City, including any related environmental approvals. In the event the City becomes aware of any such claim, action, or proceeding, the City shall promptly notify the applicant. If the City fails to notify the applicant or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City. Nothing contained in this condition prohibits the City from participating in the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding, if both of the following occur: 1) the City bears its own attorneys' fees and costs; and 2) the City defends the action in good faith. The applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement unless the settlement is approved by the applicant. Resolution No. P18-19; Master Case No. 18-054 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Page 2 of 6 GC6. The property shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the approvals granted by the City. Any modifications shall be subject to further review by the City. GC7. The applicant and property owner shall comply with all inspections requirements as deemed necessary by the City of Santa Clarita. GCB. The owner, at the time of issuance of permits or other grants of approval agrees to develop the property in accordance with City codes and other appropriate ordinances including, but not limited to, the California Building Code (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Green Building, and Energy Codes), Fire Code, Unified Development Code (Grading Code and Undergrounding of the Utilities Ordinance), Utilities Code (Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance), and Highway Permit Ordinance. GC9. This grant shall not be effective for any purpose until the applicant has filed with the Director of Community Development, their affidavit (Acceptance Form) stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant. GC10. Details shown on the site plan are not necessarily approved. Any details which are inconsistent with the requirements of state or local ordinances, general conditions of approval, or City policies and not modified by this permit must be specifically approved. GC11. It is hereby declared and made a condition of this permit that if any condition hereof is violated, or if any law, statute, or ordinance is violated, the City may commence proceedings to revoke this approval. PLANNING DIVISION PL1. The applicant shall be permitted to install an unmanned wireless communications facility (WCF) on an existing, 122 -foot, Southern California Edison (SCE) transmission tower located east of Alicante Drive and west of the South Fork Trail (Assessor's Parcel Number: 2860-014-900). The proposed WCF is designed with the following components: • One 289 square -foot equipment enclosure located on a concrete pad at the base of the existing SCE tower. The eight -foot tall equipment enclosure shall be designed to match the existing color and material of the existing block wall bordering the residential area to the west of the proposed project. The equipment enclosure will house four ground -mounted equipment cabinets and one ground -mounted generator; • Twelve six-foot tall panel antennas (four antennas per sector) and six surge protectors mounted on the existing SCE tower at 48 feet off the ground. The antennas shall match the surface of the SCE tower; Resolution No. P18-19; Master Case No. 18-054 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Page 3 of 6 • 24 remote radio units mounted on the existing SCE tower at 38 feet off the ground. The equipment shall match the surface of the SCE tower; and, • One microwave dish mounted on the existing SCE tower at 30 off the ground. The WCF shall be consistent with the approved site plan and elevations, and visual simulations on file with the Planning Division. Any change in size, location, or configuration shall be subject to the review of the Director of Community Development, and may require subsequent approval of the Planning Commission. PL2. Within 30 days of notification by the City, or any other affected agency of maintenance concerns regarding the approved WCF, the applicant shall remedy said concern to the satisfaction of the Director. PL3. All antennas shall meet the minimum siting distances to habitable structures required for compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and standards governing the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions. PL4. The WCF shall conform to all standards and guidelines of the UDC, including Chapter 17.69 (Wireless Communication Facilities and Satellite Dish Antennas), and specific zoning for the subject property unless set forth in this permit and shown on the approved site plan. PLS. The WCF shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or required signage. All required seals and signage shall be obscured by building and screening design when, and as much as possible. PL6. All conduit, wires, cables, or ancillary equipment necessary for operation of the facility or reception of signal shall be screened from view and/or placed underground or buried as part of construction. PL7. Necessary equipment for the proposed project shall be located in a locked or otherwise secured area that is not accessible to unauthorized persons. All wireless communications facilities shall be designed to prevent unauthorized climbing. PL8. The WCF shall not restrict access to any existing antenna or potential future antenna location which could be used either by the permittee or by another provider. PL9. The operation of the facility shall not cause interference with any electrical equipment in the surrounding neighborhoods, including television, radio, telephone, or computer use, nor may the antenna create harmful interference between any other communications facilities, including City -owned communication facilities. PL10. All facilities shall comply with City -adopted noise standards. All equipment, including Resolution No. P18-19; Master Case No. 18-054 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Page 4 of 6 accessory equipment shall comply with the City's noise standards as set forth in the City's noise ordinance. If necessary, equipment shall be replaced or modified with noise dampening materials or techniques to come into compliance with City standards. The proposed project shall result in no net increase to the existing ambient noise levels on the subject property and comply with the City of Santa Clarita's Noise Ordinance. PL1 L If the antenna and equipment becomes inoperative or are abandoned for six months, the applicant shall dismantle and remove the facility no later than ninety days after that six- month period. PL12. The applicant shall demonstrate legal access to the subject property prior to the commencement of grading or construction activities. PL13. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with all applicable regulations and fees of affected agencies. BUILDING AND SAFETY BSI. Detailed construction plans for the wireless communications facility shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for plan review and building permit issuance. Supporting documentation, such as structural calculations, energy calculations and soil/geology reports shall be included in the plan submittal package. BS2. Plans submitted for plan review shall show full compliance with the California Codes in effect at the time the plans and building permit application are submitted. The current California Codes are: 2016 California Building (CBC), Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes, the 2016 California Fire Code, the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code and the 2016 California Energy Code. BS3. Plans submitted to Building and Safety for plan review shall be 100% complete. Plans submitted shall show all work being performed for this project including Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing. Plans shall be prepared by a licensed Design Professional (architect or engineer). BS4. For the building -mounted equipment, cupolas and screen walls: The applicant shall provide a complete vertical and lateral analysis and submit structural calculations and details for attachment of all new equipment and/or structures to the roof and/or walls of existing buildings. Plans shall include full structural details imposed by the new mounted equipment down to the foundation. BSS. Submitted plans shall be stamped and signed by a California Licensed Architect or Engineer qualified to design the type of work proposed. BS6. Construction drawings may be submitted electronically or by submitting paper plans. In either case an "eService Account" must be created to use our permitting system. Please Resolution No. P18-19; Master Case No. 18-054 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Page 5 of 6 log on to: www.santa-clarita.com/eservice and create an account by clicking on "register for an Account." BS7. Prior to submitting plans to Building and Safety for plan review, the applicant shall contact Deanna Hamrick or Racheal Allen, at (661) 255-4941, for project addressing or address verification. BSB. The submitted site plan shall show all lot lines, any easements, fire separation distances, restricted use areas, etc. Any construction proposed in an easement shall obtain the easement holder's written permission. BS9. All buildings, walls, fences, retaining walls and other structures shall be set back from the adjacent ascending or descending slopes per section 1805.3 CBC. BS10. Prior to issuance of building permits, clearances from other agencies may be required. Contact Building and Safety for the agency clearances required for this project. BSI 1. This project is NOT located within the Flood Hazard Zone. This project is NOT located within the Fire Hazard Zone. BS12. These conditions are based on a review of preliminary plans submitted by the applicant. Additional comments and more detailed building code requirements will be listed during the plan review process when plans are submitted to Building and Safety. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ES 1. All demolition projects regardless of valuation, all renovation projects valuated greater than $100,000, and all new construction projects valuated greater than $500,000 must comply with the City's Construction and Demolition Materials (C&D) Recycling Ordinance. ES2. C&D Materials Recycling Ordinance: A. A Construction and Demolition Materials Management Plan (C&DMMP) must be prepared and approved by the Environmental Services Division prior to obtaining any grading or building permits. B. A minimum of 50% of the entire project's inert (dirt, rock, bricks, etc.) waste and 50% of the remaining C&D waste must be recycled or reused rather than disposing in a landfill. C. A deposit of 3% of the estimated total project cost or $25,000, whichever is less, is required. The full deposit will be returned to the applicant upon proving that 50% of the inert and remaining C&D waste was recycled or reused. Resolution No. P18-19; Master Case No. 18-054 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval Page 6 of 6 ES3. Per the California Green Building Standards Code, 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. ES4. All projects within the City that are not self -hauling their waste materials must use one of the City's franchised haulers for temporary and roll -off bin collection services. Please contact Environmental Services staff at (661) 286-4098 for a complete list of franchised haulers in the City. URBAN FORESTRY UF1. The applicant shall be required to preserve all existing City trees and the tree irrigation system throughout the construction of the project. U172. If at any time, throughout the construction of the project, the irrigation to these trees is interrupted, the applicant shall provide water to the trees by any other means necessary. U173. In the event that any trees are damaged or lost during the construction, applicant shall be responsible for replacing the trees with a tree of the same size or International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) value. 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