PC RES 1994-005®R
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 94-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION "A"
TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 119, TO ALLOW
MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING 80 -FOOT CELLULAR
ANTENNA MONOPOLE LOCATED ON THE CITY HALL SITE AT
30940 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, PacTel Cellular has requested a revision to Conditional Use Permit
No. 119, in order to allow the following modifications to the existing cellular
antenna monopole located on the City Hall site at 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard:
Remove the five (5) existing omni -directional whip antennas.
Install two new omni -directional whip antennas pointed downward
which are approximately the same length and diameter as those which
are existing.
Install eleven (11) new directional antennas of the following type:
Eight (8), 24 -inch long, 12 inch wide, and 5 -inch deep panel
antennas attached to the triangular framework at the top of
the pole.
Two (2), 52 -inch long, 13 -inch wide, and 12 -inch deep panel
antennas, also attached to the existing triangular grid
framework.
One (1) grid -parabolic dish antenna not to exceed six (6) feet
in diameter mounted to the utility pole at a height of
approximately 70 feet; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA
Guidelines, and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, the City prepared an Initial
Study and determined that there was no substantial effect on the environment.
Accordingly, a draft Negative Declaration was prepared and notice of that fact
was given by the manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration associated with Environmental Assessment
No. 656 in conjunction with this Conditional Use Permit was adopted through P.C.
Resolution No. 94-04 on January 11, 1994; and,
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning
Commission at its regular meetings on November 9, 1993, December 14, 1993, and
January 11, 1994, at which times all interested parties were given the
opportunity to be heard and present evidence and testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council has previously reviewed and approved,
through Resolution No. 88-15 on March 1, 1988, Conditional Use Permit No. 119,
and a related Negative Declaration for the existing cellular antenna monopole and
support facilities on the City Hall site.
Section 2: That the +6 acre site is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the modifications to the existing antenna and support facilities,
which has been deemed especially suitable for the proposed use because its
elevation and location allow signal coverage of most of the southern portions of
the peninsula without interference to other local cellular telephone facilities.
Section 3: That the modification to the existing facilities will not
create any significant increase or adverse impact on adjacent properties, the
permitted use of adjacent properties, or the natural environment because the
modifications would result in a less intense visual impact than the impact of the
monopole itself and would reduce the radio emission levels currently existing on
the monopole. Therefore, the requested changes are not considered to constitute
a significant view impact or threat to human health either individually or
cumulatively.
Section 4: That the proposed modifications are consistent with the
policies, standards, and land use designations placed on the site by the City's
General Plan and Development Code since the site is designated for Institutional
use, and the antenna monopole, as well as the proposed modifications, are allowed
through a Conditional Use Permit in an Institutional (I) zoning district.
Section 5: This approval is contingent upon re -negotiation of the Building
Lease Agreement ("Lease Agreement") entered into between PacTel and the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes on February 16, 1988, specifically with regard to with
paragr4phs 4(A) and (C). Thus, until such time that the Lease Agreement has been
modified and subsequently approved by the City Council, the following
restrictions apply:
1. Final plans will not be accepted or approved by the Department of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; and,
2. Approval of this Revision to Conditional Use Permit 119 shall not
constitute "prior written approval" for additional construction or
the erection of additional antennae as defined in paragraph 4(C) of
the Building Lease Agreement.
Section 6: Based on the facts contained in this Resolution, in the Staff
Report, Minutes, and other components of the legislative record, in the Initial
Study, the Negative Declaration, and in the public comments received, the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 119, Revision "A," subject to conditions listed in
Exhibit "A," attached hereto, which are deemed necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 11thday of �
Bret BIBer
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Direct of
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Code Enforcement,Tgnd Secretary to
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Robert Kathermi
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 119, REVISION "A"
1. The requested modifications must comply with all previous conditions of
approval designated by the City Council on March 1, 1988, for Conditional
Use Permit No. 119, through Resolution No. 88-15 (Exhibit "A").
2. This approval is limited to the following modifications:
■ Remove the five (5) existing omni -directional whip antennas.
■ Install two new omni -directional whip antennas pointed downward
which are approximately the same length and diameter as those which
are existing.
■ Install eleven (11) new directional antennas of the following type:
■ Eight (8), 24 -inch long; 12 inch wide, and 5 -inch deep panel
antennas attached to the triangular framework at the top of
the pole.
■ Two (2), 52 -inch long, 13 -inch wide, and 12 -inch deep panel
antennas, also attached to the existing triangular grid
framework.
■ One (1) grid -parabolic dish antenna not to exceed six (6) feet
in diameter mounted to the utility pole at a height of
approximately 70 feet; and
3. The shapes, sizes, and configuration of the proposed antennas must be
installed in substantial compliance with the plans submitted to and
approved by the Planning commission on January 11, 1994.
4. The use of PacTel's antennas and monopole shall be restricted to cellular
telephone transmission only. Any increases beyond 15 channels (at 100
watts per channel) and/or changes in usage, other than for natural
disasters or other emergency situations, shall require a separate revision
to this Conditional Use Permit.
5. If the terms of the lease agreement associated with this project are
violated by the applicant, this Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to
revocation by the Planning commission.
6. In the case of natural disaster or similar emergency situation, PacTel
may, at the discretion of the City Manager or his designee, be permitted
to erect temporary antenna(s) on the monopole install related ground
equipment, and/or increase channel and power levels. Said antennas shall
be removed within the time parameters authorized by the City Manager or
his designee, or this Conditional Use Permit may be subject to revocation.
7. If the applicant is unable to obtain approval from the City Manager or his
designee during an emergency or natural disaster, as required in condition
No. 6, the applicant shall obtain written authorization from the City
within 5 working days of the event.
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