Res P-15-25RESOLUTION NO. P -15 -25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 15 -007
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 317 - 225 -04
WHEREAS, CUP 15 -007 was submitted by Monica Swing for Verizon Wireless
(Applicant) /RREEF America REIT II Corp JJ (Owner) to modify an existing wireless
antenna facility at 12544 Kirkham Court in the Light Industrial (LI) Land Use Designation
area of the South Poway Specific Plan(SPSP). The modifications consist of: (1) splitting
an existing roof - mounted antenna sector with ten antennas into two sectors with five
antennas each that would exceed 6 feet in height above the roofline with the south - facing
sector being screened by a parapet, and the north- facing antennas consisting of slim
profiled, white antennas that are mounted individually to the roof (north facing sector); (2)
replacing one antenna in each of the new sectors and replacing a third antenna contained
within an existing wall- mounted sector; (3) adding three roof - mounted remote radio units
(RRUs), and (4) adding two new ground- mounted cabinets within an existing equipment
enclosure and adding six surge demarcation junction boxes; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2015 and October 20, 2015, the City Council held
a duly advertised public hearing to receive testimony from the public, both for and against,
relative to this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
as follows:
Section 1: The proposed project is Categorically Exempt as a Class 3 Categorical
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15303(d) of the 2015 CEQA Guidelines, in that the project involves the installation and
replacement of small equipment to an existing telecommunications facility, which will
provide a utility extension to serve the surrounding areas.
Section 2: The findings, in accordance with Section 17.48.070 of the Poway Municipal
Code (PMC), for CUP 15 -007 to modify an existing wireless antenna facility at 12544
Kirkham Court in the LI Land Use Designation area of the SPSP consisting of splitting an
existing roof - mounted antenna sector with 10 antennas into two sectors with five
antennas each that would exceed 6 feet in height above the roofline, replacing three
antennas, adding three RRUs, and adding two new ground- mounted cabinets within an
existing equipment enclosure, and adding six surge demarcation junction boxes as
follows:
A. The proposed location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
modification to an existing telecommunications facility are in accordance with the
title and purpose of Chapter 17.48 PMC (Conditional Use Permit Regulations), the
General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City, including,
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but not limited to, City Wireless Communications Policy in that the facility has been
designed and sited such that it will not result in visual impacts to the surrounding
community.
B. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed modified
telecommunications facility will be compatible with, and will not adversely affect or
be materially detrimental to, adjacent uses, residents, buildings, structures, or
natural resources in that the two roof - mounted antenna sectors will be either
screened from view by a parapet (south facing sector) or consist of slim profiled
antennas mounted individually to the roof (north facing sector) such that they will
not result in visual impacts to the surrounding community, and the antennas in the
third antenna sector are wall- mounted and will be painted to match the wall. The
use will comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) design and
operational standards.
C. The proposed modified telecommunications facility is in harmony with the scale,
bulk, coverage, and density of, and is consistent with, adjacent uses in that the
antennas will be located on the roof of an industrial building and will be screened
from view by a parapet or of a slim design, or be wall- mounted and painted to
match the wall to which they are attached.
D. There are adequate public facilities, services and utilities available at the subject
site to serve the proposed modified telecommunications facility.
E. There will not be a harmful effect upon the desirable surrounding property
characteristics in that the proposed modified telecommunications facility is located
on an industrial building and the facility will comply with FCC design and
operational standards.
F. The generation of traffic will not adversely impact the capacity and physical
character of the surrounding streets and /or the Circulation Element of the General
Plan in that the proposed modified telecommunications facility is unmanned and
will only require periodic maintenance, thereby generating minimal traffic.
G. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed
in that the facility will be located on an existing industrial building and the facility
will enhance telecommunications coverage in the City.
H. There will not be significant harmful effects upon environmental quality and natural
resources in that the proposed modified telecommunications facility is located on
an existing industrial building and does not involve the removal of natural habitat
resources.
There are no relevant negative impacts associated with the proposed modified
telecommunications facility that cannot be mitigated in that the facility will comply
with FCC design and operational standards.
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J. That the potential impacts, and the proposed location, size, design, and operating
characteristics of the modified telecommunications facility will not be materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, nor be contrary to the
adopted General Plan in that the facility will be located on the roof of an existing
industrial building, will be screened from view by a parapet, or of a slim design, or
painted to blend in with the existing building, and will comply with FCC design and
operational standards.
K. The proposed modified telecommunications facility will comply with all the
applicable provisions of Chapter 17.48 PMC, in that the facility has been designed
and sited such that it will not result in visual impacts, and will comply with FCC
design and operational standards.
Section 3: The City Council hereby approves CUP 15 -007 to modify an existing
telecommunications antenna facility and to allow antennas to exceed 6 feet in height
above the roofline at 12544 Kirkham Court in the LI Land Use Designation area of the
SPSP as shown on the approved plans and photo simulations on file with the City, subject
to the following conditions:
A. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its agents,
officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions, proceedings, damages,
judgments, or costs, including attorney's fees, against the City or its agents,
officers, or employees, relating to the issuance of this permit, including, but not
limited to, any action to attack, set aside, void, challenge, or annul this
development approval and any environmental document or decision. The City may
elect to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain
independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification.
In the event of such election, applicant shall pay all of the costs related thereto,
including without limitation reasonable attorney's fees and costs. In the event of a
disagreement between the City and applicant regarding litigation issues, the City
shall have the authority to control the litigation and make litigation related
decisions, including, but not limited to, settlement or other disposition of the matter.
However, the applicant shall not be required to pay or perform any settlement
unless such settlement is approved by applicant.
B. Approval of this CUP request shall apply only to the subject project and shall not
waive compliance with all sections of the Zoning Ordinance and all other applicable
City Ordinances in effect at the time of Building Permit issuance.
C. Within 30 days of the date of this approval, and before the issuance of any permit:
(1) the applicant shall submit in writing that all conditions of approval have been
read and understood; and (2) the property owner shall execute a Covenant
Regarding Real Property. In order for the City to prepare the Covenant the
applicant must first submit a legal description of the subject site.
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D. The use conditionally granted by this approval shall not be conducted in such a
manner as to interfere with the reasonable use and enjoyment of surrounding uses.
E. The conditions of CUP 15 -007 shall remain in effect for the life of the subject
wireless telecommunications facility, and shall run with the land and be binding
upon future owners, successors, heirs, and transferees of the current property
owner.
F. CUP 15 -007 may be subject to annual review, as determined by the Director of
Development Services, for compliance with the conditions of approval and to
address concerns that may have been raised during the prior year.
G. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit prior to installation of the facility. Prior
to issuance of a Building Permit, the applicant shall comply with the following:
1. The applicant shall comply with the latest adopted building and electric
codes, and all other applicable codes and ordinances in effect at the time
of Building Permit issuance.
2. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved plans and
Option 3 of the photo simulations presented to the City Council on October
20, 2015 on file in the Development Services Department and the conditions
contained herein. A final inspection from the appropriate City departments
will be required.
3. The building plans shall call out that all existing and proposed wall- mounted
antennas, frame and associated equipment shall be painted to match each
other and the wall background. The antennas and associated framing and
equipment along the south wall shall be painted to match the screen. The
antennas along the north wall shall be painted white.
4. A $3,000 deposit shall be submitted to the Development Services
Department to ensure completion and submittal of the required Confirming
Radio Frequency (RF) Report, as specified in condition of approval HA
below. The deposit shall also be used to cover the cost of an independent
consultant to review the report, as determined by the Director of
Development Services.
5. The antennas shall not be activated for use until the Building Division
conducts a final inspection of the structure.
6. The Building Permit plans shall include a utility plan that shows the
equipment layout.
H. Upon establishment of the wireless telecommunications facility, pursuant to
CUP 15 -007, the following shall apply:
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1. Within 30 days of the commencement of operation of the antennas, the
operator shall submit a report, prepared by a qualified professional, which
specifies the actual RF levels within 500 feet of the facility and includes a
statement as to compliance with the FCC Maximum Possible Exposure
(MPE) limit. The format of this report shall conform to City requirements.
The intent of the report is to measure exposure levels at the location after
the facility is in operation and shall include the cumulative RF levels of all
the telecommunications facilities at the subject site. A report of these
measurements, and the engineer's findings with respect to compliance with
MPE limits, shall be submitted to the Director of Development Services.
If that analysis determines the MPE levels are exceeded, the operator shall
cease operation immediately. Modifications shall be made to the facility and
the operator shall conduct a second confirming RF report of the MPE levels.
Full operation of the facility shall not be allowed until the Director of
Development Services has determined that the facility is in compliance with
Federal guidelines. The City may conduct an independent verification of
the results of the analysis provided by the operator, at the operator's cost.
Upon demonstration, to the satisfaction of the Development Services
Department, that the telecommunications installation is in compliance with
all Federal Guidelines, any balance remaining from the security deposit
shall be refunded to the applicant, upon written request by the applicant.
2. All facilities and related equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Any
damage from any cause shall be repaired as soon as reasonably possible
so as to minimize occurrences of dangerous conditions or visual blight.
3. The owner or operator of the facility shall routinely and regularly inspect the
site to ensure compliance with the standards set forth in this permit.
4. The operator of the facility shall be strictly liable for interference caused by
the facility with City telecommunications systems or other public agency
emergency communication systems. The operator shall stop operations
and determine the cause prior to restarting the facility. The operator shall
be responsible for all labor and equipment costs for determining the source
of the interference, all costs associated with eliminating the interference
(including, but not limited to, filtering, installing cavities, installing directional
antennas, powering down systems, and engineering analysis), and all costs
arising from third -party claims against the City attributable to the
interference.
5. The telecommunications facility shall not be operated in such a manner that
it poses, either by itself or in combination with other such facilities, a
potential threat to public health. To that end, no facility or combination of
facilities shall produce, at any time, power densities within 500 feet of the
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facility that exceed the FCC's MPE limits for electric and magnetic field
strength and power densities for transmitters, or any more restrictive
standard subsequently adopted or promulgated by the City, County, State
of California, or the Federal government.
6. If there is any change in the operating characteristics of the facility, a report
pursuant to condition H.1 of this Resolution shall be submitted to the
Director of Development Services for review and approval. The Director
may also require the operator to prepare an updated RF report, and pay for
a third -party review of that report, as part of any review of this Conditional
Use Permit.
7. Any service light(s) shall only be operated when maintenance is being
performed on the equipment. The service light(s) shall be adequately
shielded and directed away from adjacent roadways.
8. The owner of the telecommunications facility shall remove all of the
communication equipment, and associated structures, approved pursuant
to this permit within 60 days of ceasing operation of the telecommunications
facility.
Section 4: The approval of CUP 15 -007 shall expire on October 20, 2017, at 5:00 p.m.
unless, prior to that time, a Building Permit has been issued and construction on the
property in reliance on the CUP approval has commenced prior to its expiration.
Section 5: The parties are hereby informed that the time within which judicial review of
this decision must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway
at a regular meeting this 20th day of October 2015.
Steve Vaus, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheila R. Cobian, CMC, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
I, Sheila R. Cobian, CIVIC, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. P -15 -25 was duly adopted by the City
Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 20th day of October 2015, and that
it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: LEONARD, CUNNINGHAM, MULLIN, GROSCH, VAUS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
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Sheila . Cobian, CIVIC, City Clerk
City of Poway