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Home My WebLink About1998-11-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - WITHDRAWAL APPEAL FOR MC 98-15 (2)AGENDA REPORT City Manager Item to be presented by: Lisa M. Hardv PUBLIC HEARING DATE: November 10, 1998 SUBJECT: WITHDRAWAL OF THE APPEAL OF THE PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGENERATION STATION AT 17975 SIERRA HIGHWAY IN THE CITY'S COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE, MASTER CASE NO. 98-150, MINOR USE PERMIT NO. 98-014. DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services RECOMMENDED ACTION Open the public hearing. Accept the withdrawal of the appeal for Master Case No. 98-150, submitted by Anne Neiditch on November 4, 1998. Close the public hearing. BACKGROUND Master Case No. 98-150 was approved by the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission on September 15, 1998, following a 5 = 0 ,vote. The Planning Commission's approval was appealed in writing by Anne M. Neiditch on September 30, 1998. On November 4, 1998, the City received a letter from Anne. Neiditch withdrawing the appeal (see attached). Withdrawal Letter Appeal Letter LMH Council\ jil�D Adopted: - z,,7A era Items 111041199E 13:33 8052873612 LAW CORP PAGE 02 NOU-O4-1998 1p' -3O MBE -MSR L"Itt November 4, 1998 City of Santa Clarita Department of Planning 23920 Valencia Blvd. Suite 300 and Building Services Santa Clarita, Calif. 9135 Regarding: Master Case 98-150, Minor. Use Permit 98-014 Attention: Lisa hardy i Regarding the above referenced conditional use permit; in studying the; conditions of approval we noticed that IXC way allowed . the . use of propane. We understand, IXC has no intention of using Propane and the conditions have been changed to reflect this. Also, in the conditions : of approval somehow, mature trees on all sides of the IXC telecommunications plant- were omitted. It is our understanding that mature trees and vegetation obscuring the plant on all sides of- Sierra Highway, Mirror Way and Beneda Lane are now planned. Also, we understand that the traffic engineers have stated that there will be " no stopping " signs on Sierra Highway in front of the telecommunications plant. A study into the parking situation on Minor Way is being done There is a• concern with the manager and residents that trucks that did park on Sierra Highway from the condos across the street will now park on Mirror t 11/04/1996 13:33 8052B73612 LAW CORP PAGE 03 NOU-04-1998 1031 MBE -MESA CENTER Hopefully, this will not become a problem. If possible, we would like to see the final landscaping plans of the site when they are drawn. With everything now understood, hopefully . everyone concerned is satisfied and I am withdrawing my appeal to city council I want to thank all involved for their commitment to addressing all concerns and effects of this project. We appreciate all that has been accomplished so far. I Sincerely, Anne M. Neiditch NFT Investments TOTAL P.03 City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Phone Suite 300 (805) 259-2489 Santa Clarita Fax California 91355-2196 (805)259-8125 October 2, 1998 Ms. Anne M. Neiditch NF1' Investments 24405 Chestnut Street; Suite 100 Newhall CA 91321 Dear Ms. Neiditch: On September 30, 1998, this office received your appeal of the action taken by the Planning Commission in approving Minor Use -Permit 987014 submitted by IXC Communications. Enclosed is Receipt No. 80684 acknowledging receipt of the appeal fee in the amount of $1,150. ' The appeal has been scheduled as a public hearing for the City Council meeting of November 10, 1998, at or about 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. The notice of public hearing will, be placed in the local newspaper prior to the hearing according to State law. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Hardy of the Planning Division at 805-255-4949 or myself at 805-2554391. Sincerely, Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk I cc: Ken Pulskamp, Asst. City Manager Jeff Lambert, Director of Plan..& Bldg. Services Lisa Hardy, Assistant Planner Arthur Leatores, IXC Communications PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER KAREN FRYKLUND V(805)962.0205 QW91=98 04.13 PM 0212 I SEPTEMBER 30.1995 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA 23920 VALENCIA BLVD. SANTA CLARITA , CALIF. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WE WISH TO PROCEED WITH THE APPEAL PROCESS IN THE DECISION WHICH WAS MADE TO ALLOW IXC COMMUNICATIONS TO POT IN A REGENERATION PLANT. WE FEEL THERE IS ABETTER USE FOR THIS PROPERTY AND WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT OUR SIDE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. AT THIS TIME WE ARE ASKING FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS NOTICE AS TO WHEN WE NEED TO APPEAR AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. OUR ATTORNEYS WILL NEED THIS TIME FOR THERE RESEARCH INTO THIS MATTER LISA HARDY REQUESTED WE SUGGEST A BETTER USE FOR THIS PROPERTY. AT THIS TIME WE NEED TO ALLOW OUR COUNSEL TO INVESTIGATE THIS. A CHECK FOR THE $1100.00 WILL BE DELIVERED TO SHARON BEFORE 5 P.M. TODAY. SINCERELY, ANNE M. NEIDITCH 310-275.7256 too m F $oS- Rfq (, O'�3 OF -(—(C -C- m a ATTENTION: SHARON DAWSON CITY CLERK c' C= C> �o r rn N y FAX. 259-8125 m m onn S v -n REGARDING. MINOR USE PERMIT 98-014 m ICX31 7:pm TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, WE WISH TO PROCEED WITH THE APPEAL PROCESS IN THE DECISION WHICH WAS MADE TO ALLOW IXC COMMUNICATIONS TO POT IN A REGENERATION PLANT. WE FEEL THERE IS ABETTER USE FOR THIS PROPERTY AND WOULD LIKE TO PRESENT OUR SIDE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. AT THIS TIME WE ARE ASKING FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS NOTICE AS TO WHEN WE NEED TO APPEAR AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. OUR ATTORNEYS WILL NEED THIS TIME FOR THERE RESEARCH INTO THIS MATTER LISA HARDY REQUESTED WE SUGGEST A BETTER USE FOR THIS PROPERTY. AT THIS TIME WE NEED TO ALLOW OUR COUNSEL TO INVESTIGATE THIS. A CHECK FOR THE $1100.00 WILL BE DELIVERED TO SHARON BEFORE 5 P.M. TODAY. SINCERELY, ANNE M. NEIDITCH 310-275.7256 too m F $oS- Rfq (, O'�3 OF -(—(C -C- KAREN FRYKLUND --® u It(805)962-0205 X9/30/98 04:12 PM Q1/2 From the TelePort of,• KAREN FRYKLUND Date: Wednesday, September 30, 1998 To: Sharon Dawson, City of Santa Clarita Fax Number: 805259-8125 Memo: Number of Pages: 2 NF T te [1i'ESTME!STS 24405 Chestnut St.' Suite 100 Newhall, CA 91321 Telephone: 805/254-6073 g05-v?S�/-073 IIJ �� City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Phone Suite 300 (805) 2592489 Santa Clarita Fax California 91355-2196 (805)259-8125 November 16, 1998 Mrs. Carol Miller 27832 Stonehill Way Santa Clarita CA 91351 Dear Mrs. Miller. This letter will acknowledge receipt of the letter dated October 15, 1998 and petition signed by residents of the Canyon Country area in favor of the unmanned regeneration station at Sierra Highway and Mirror Way as proposed by IXC Communications. As you may know, the appeal filed by Anne Neiditch was withdrawn. The City Council approved the IXC proposal at their November 10, 1998 meeting. The letter and petition has been made part of the public record on this item. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lisa Hardy of the Planning Division at 805-2554949 or myself at 805-255-4391. Sincerely, t Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk cc: George Caravalho, City Manager Lisa Hardy, Assistant Planner PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER CITY OF SANTA CLARITA OCTOBER 15, 1998 23920 VALENCIA BLVD. SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA 91355-2196 ATTENTION: CITY COUNCIL RECEIVED REFERENCE: HEARING ON MASTER CASE #98-150 NOV,3 - 1998 MINOR USE PERMIT 98-014 UNMANNED REGENERATION STATION CITYSANTACOUNCIL �}y OF SANTA CLARITA 17975 SIERRA HWY. CANYON COUNTRY TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I WE THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT OF THE REGENERATION STATION LOCATED ON SIERRA HWY AND MIRROR WAY IN CANYON COUNTRY. WE WERE OPPOSED TO THE ORIGINAL PLAN, BUT DUE TO THE DILIGENT EFFORTS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND LISA HARDY, AND THE CONCESSIONS MADE BY IXC, WE HAVE FOUND THE PLAN TO BE EXCELLENT. IT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM AN OFFENSIVE PROJECT TO AN ENHANCEMENT FOR THE AREA. WE HAVE BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING FOR WORK TO BEGIN WHEN WE WERE INFORMED THAT AN APPEAL HAS BEEN MADE AND PROGRESS HAS BEEN STOPPED. THE APPEAL HAS BEEN MADE BY ANNE NEITECH, HER DAUGHTER KAREN FRYKLUND AND SON, RANDY NITE. ALTHOUGH, THEY OWN THE UNIMPROVED 11 ACRES BEHIND THE SITE AND AN ADJACENT APARTMENT HOUSE, THEY ARE NOT RESIDENTS OF THE AREA NOR OF OUR CITY. THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS OF AREA AND EVERYDAY OCCURRENCES. WE THE PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS OF THE AREA BEHIND THE PROPOSED PROJECT FEEL THIS WOULD BE THE VERY BEST THING FOR'THIS LOT. WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE EYE SORE (THE OLD FORT BAR), THE REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, SIDEWALKS, CURBS, LANDSCAPING AND FENCING. THE UNMANNED BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF COLORED CONCRETE W/EXPOSED AGGREGATE TILT -UP, WITH A HIP ROOF, AND ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCING WOULD BE AN ENHANCEMENT TO THE AREA, AND NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT OF ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC ON OUR SMALL STREETS. WE HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH GRAFFITI AND GANG ACTIVITY. THIS TYPE OF BUILDING IS A SECURED SITE WHICH WOULD NOT ADD TO THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. ANNE NEITECH STATED AT BOTH THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND THE MEETING HELD BY IXC, THAT SHE WANTED A MINI MART. THIS IS TOTALLY OUT OF THE QUESTION. AS WELL AS DETRIMENTAL TO THE AREA. WE ALREADY HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE GARAGES ON THE OPPOSITE CORNER. THEY PARK CARS AND RV'S ALL OVER THE STREETS, BLOCK OUR STREETS AND DRIVEWAYS AND GENERALLY RUN DOWN THE LOOK OF THE AREA, AS WELL AS SKIDDING OF TIRES, CARS SPEEDING IN AND OUT OF DRIVEWAYS CAUSING A DANGER TO THE CHILDREN AND RESIDENTS OF OUR AREA. A MINI MART OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF BUSINESS WOULD ADD MORE DRIVEWAYS AND ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC, ADDING TO THE DANGEROUS CONGESTION ON SIERRA HWY. WE ALREADY HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING OUT ONTO SIERRA HWY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. WE FEEL THIS PROJECT WILL ENHANCE OUR AREA WITH NO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON US. PLEASE ALLOW THIS TO GO FORWARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BECAUSE CONTINUED DELAYS ONLY CAUSE US ANGUISH, STRESS AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE DOWN OUR PROPERTY VALUES AND DESIRABILITY FOR LIVING IN THE AREA. PLEASE FIND ATTACHED SIGNATURES OF CONCERNED HOME OWNERS AND RESIDENTS WHO WANT THE PROJECT TO GO FORWARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO APPROVE MASTER CASE NO. 98-150, MINOR USE PERMIT 98-014, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGENERATION STATION AT 17975 SIERRA HIGHWAY IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA. THE APPLICANT IS IXC COMMUNICATION SERVICES, INC. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: A Hearing will be held before the. City Council of the City of Santa Clarita regarding an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to approve Master Case No. 98-150, Minor Use Permit 98- 01.4. A minor use permit was requested by the applicant, IXC Communication. Services, Inc., for the construction and operation of an unmanned telecommunications regeneration station at 17975 Sierra Highway in the City's Community Commercial zone. The project would involve the construction of a one-story, 3,250 square foot structure and provision of an emergency diesel generator on the site to provide wholesale telecommunications to retail service providers. The station would be equipped with a nine -unit air conditioning and ventilation system. The hearing will be held by the Santa Clarita City Council in the City Hall Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, on the 10th day of November, 1998, at or after 6:30 p.m. Proponents, opponents, and any interested persons may appear and be heard on this matter at that time. Further information may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's Office, Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite #301, Santa Clarita, CA. If you wish to challenge this action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council, at, or prior to, the hearing. Dated: 'October 12, 1998 Sharon L. Dawson, CMC City Clerk Publish Date: October 19, 1998 %corres\phIXC.gb ' PEZITION IN FAVOR OF UNMANNED REGENERATION STATION OF SIERRA HYWY AND MIRROR WAY. SIGNATURE 0-