PC RES 2001-030s
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 198 — REVISION "A", THEREBY APPROVING THE CO -LOCATION
OF THREE CELLULAR PANEL ANTENNAE ON THE NORTHEAST AND
SOUTHEAST CORNERS OF THE EXISTING THREE-STORY OFFICE
BUILDING SCREENED BY ARCHITECTURAL FACADE COVERINGS,
AND RELATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT INSIDE AN OFFICE SUITE,
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 SILVER SPUR ROAD.
WHEREAS, on May 13, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
No. 97-27, approving the application for Conditional Use Permit No 198 by L.A. Cellular
(currently known as AT&T Wireless) for the installation of eight personal communications
services (PCS) panel antennae on the roof of the office building located at 500 Silver Spur
Road, and,
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2001, the applicant, Cingular Wireless (formerly AirTouch),
submitted applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 198 - Revision "A" to install three (3)
PCS antenna panels on the northeast and southeast corners of the office building located
at 500 Silver Spur Road and install the related mechanical equipment within an office suite
of the building; and,
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2001, the application for Conditional Use Permit No 198 -
Revision "A" was deemed complete by Staff, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962 5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), Staff found no evidence that Conditional Use Permit No 198 -- Revision "A"
would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has
been found to be categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301), and,
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No 198 — Revision "A".
Section 1; The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and
for all the features required by Tale 17 and by conditions imposed to ensure that the
proposal does not negatively impact abutting land uses and those within the area. The
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location of the proposed antennae and related mechanical equipment comply with the CG
District Zoning standards, including setbacks, adequate parking for the antenna facility is
provided in compliance with the minimum required; and screening for the antennae and
equipment will be provided in compliance with Section 17.76 020(A)(8).
Section 2: The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient
to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use because the site is
served by Crossfield Drive via Silver Spur Road, which is identified as a major arterial
street The proposed use will generate negligible additional trips to and from the site, and
there will be no adverse effect upon existing levels of service for abutting public streets or
nearby intersections.
Section 3: There will be no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the
permitted use because the antenna panels and the screening canisters will not project
above the parapet wall, and the related mechanical equipment will be located within an
office suite inside the building Further, the proposed screening canisters will appear as
architectural features that will be painted to match the parapet wall and building. Thus, the
antenna and equipment will not be visible by the general public.
Section 4: The proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because, as
proposed and conditioned, the project implements goals and policies of the General Plan
to "ensure adequate public utilities and communication services to all residents, while
maintaining the quality of the environment" and "[require] adequate landscaping or buffering
techniques for all new and existing facilities and networks", and is consistent with the
existing use of the site as an office building, the underlying land use designation of
Commercial, and the surrounding residential and commercial uses
Section 5: Although the site is within the Natural Overlay Control District (OC -1),
the performance criteria and guidelines are not applicable since the project and
improvements will be wholly located and conducted on the building, which is the portion of
the property that is currently developed The site is within the Urban Appearance Overlay
Control District (OC -3) The project will comply with the intent of the OC -3, since the
antenna panels will be flush mounted to the building's parapet wall, and screened by
canisters that will appear as integrated architectural features of the building, as they will be
painted to match the existing structure.
Section 6: Conditions have been imposed to protect the health, safety and
general welfare, which includes buffers and landscaping, maintenance of structures, and
other conditions as will make possible development of the City in an orderly and efficient
manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in the City's Development
Code, as identified in Exhibit "A" hereto.
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Section 7: The City's review of Conditional Use Permit No. 198 — Revision "A" is
consistent with the local zoning authority reserved to the City under the
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Section 8: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.60.060 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing and
with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following September 11,
2001, the date of the Planning Commission's final action.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons and based on information and findings
contained in the Staff Reports, minutes, and records of the proceedings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 191 - Revision "A", subject to the
conditions of approval contained in the attached Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of September 2001 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES Cartwright, Long, Lyon, Mueller, Paulson, Vannorsdall
NOES None
ABSTENTIONS None
ABSENT: Clark
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to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 198 — REVISION "A"
General Conditions.
Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety plan check, the applicant
and/or property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have
read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this approval
Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days following the date
of this approval shall render this approval null and void
2 This approval is for the co -location of three (3) additional personal communication
services (PCS) antenna panels on the existing three -story -high office building at 500
Silver Spur Road Specifically, two panels will be mounted at the northeast corner
of the building, and one panel will be mounted at the southeast corner of the
building Canisters that cover the panels and blend into the building's facades will
screen the antenna panels The related mechanical equipment will be located inside
an office suite within the building
3 The mechanical equipment shall not be moved to the exterior of the building without
prior approval from the Planning Commission
4 The screening canisters and the antenna panels shall not extend higher than the
parapet wall
5 The screening canisters shall not project more than 18 -inches from the facade of the
parapet wall
6 The cable tray shall be flush -mounted to the roof, and shall be mounted behind the
parapet wall and not exposed to the public
7 The wires and cables to the antenna panels shall not be exposed or hang over the
parapet wall
8 This approval does not include the use or installation of a permanent back-up
generator for the antenna support equipment. Any future request for a permanent
back-up generator will require the approval of a conditional use permit revision by
the Planning Commission However, the use of a temporary back-up generator
during emergencies or extended power outages is permitted, provided that the
generator does not exceed 65 decibels as measured from the closest adjacent
property line
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9 Failure to comply with and adhere to these conditions of approval may be cause to
revoke the approval of the project by the Planning Commission after conducting a
public hearing on the matter
10 If the PCS facility has not been established (i e , plans submitted for "plan check")
within one year of the approval of this permit by the Planning Commission, the
approval shall become null and void, unless a written request for extension is filed
with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and approved by
the Planning Commission Otherwise, a conditional use permit revision must be
approved prior to further development.
11 No grading is approved under this permit.
12. The applicant shall obtain all required permits, including demolition permits, building
permits, electrical permits, etc from the Building and Safety Division
13 In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations and/or
requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the stricter shall
apply
14 The hours of construction shall be limited to 7.00 a m to 7 00 p m , Monday through
Saturday No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or on legal holidays
15 All conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No 198, as adopted by the
Planning Commission on May 13, 1997 as P C Resolution No 97-27, shall remain
unchanged and in full force and effect.
16 Construction of the project shall substantially conform to the plans stamped as
approved by the Planning Department with the effective date of this approval
Prior to Building Permit Issuance.
17 The applicant and landowner shall agree, in writing, to cooperate in possible future
co -location of additional PCS and other wireless communications facilities on this
building Under the terms of this agreement, the applicant and landowner shall be
obligated to
a) Respond in a timely, comprehensive manner to a request for information from a
potential shared -use applicant; and
b) Negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties
Copies of said agreements shall be provided to the City
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Prior to Building Permit Final.
18 The exterior finish material and color of the screening canisters of the antenna
panels shall be consistent with the exterior material and color of the existing building
upon which the antennae and screening canisters are mounted
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