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Use Permit - Nextel - 2006February 20, 2007 Mr. Jason Osborne NSA Wireless/ Sprint PCS 4240 Rose Arbor Way Vallejo, CA 94591 Re: Administrative Site & Architectural Review Permit File No: PLN2006-168 701 Creekside Way Dear Mr. Osborne: The Community Development Director has conditionally approved your Administrative Site & Architectural Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing stealth wireless telecommunications facility (antennas on a PG&E tower) located at 701 Creekside Way in the PF/OS (Public Facilities/ Open Space) Zoning District. This approval is based upon the attached findings and is subject to the attached conditions of approval. This action is effective in ten calendar days, unless appealed in writing to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2007. If you should have any questions regarding this approval, please do not hesitate to contact me at (408) 866-2193 or by email atkimberlyb@cityofcampbell.com. end: Findings and Conditions of Approval for File No. PLN2006-168 cc: Jackie c. Young Lind, Senior Planner Nikki Hermann, PG&E 77 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 70 North First Street. Campbell, California 95008-1436 . TEL 408.866.2140 . FAX 408.871.5140 . TDD 408.866.2790 Attachment #1 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2006-168 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 701 Creekside Way Jason Osborne on behalf of NSA Wireless February 9,2007 Findings for approval of a Site & Architectural Review Permit for renewal of an existing wireless facility (antennas on a PG&E tower) located at 701 Creekside Way. The Community Development Director finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2006-168: 1. Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted in the PF/ OS Zoning District subject to the approval of a Site and Architectural Permit. 2. Under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, at the time an application is submitted to allow an existing facility to remain, the Community Development Director shall determine if the facility can be reviewed as a stealth facility. The Community Development Director has found that the existing facility is a stealth facility as defined in the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance. 3. The antennas on a PG&E tower and associated ground mounted equipment cabinets are compatible with the existing site, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 4. The continued operation of the existing facility will not have an effect on parking and no additional parking is required. Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Community Development Director further finds and concludes that: 5. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Code. 6. The proposed project as conditioned will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area. Attachment #1 Page 2 of 2 7. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City. 8. The site is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the stealthing required in order to integrate the telecommunications facility with uses in the surrounding area. Attachment #2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2006-168 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 701 Creekside Way Jason Osborne on behalf of NSA Wireless February 9,2007 The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the following conditions- in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California. Where approval by the Community Development Director, City Engineer, Public Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance with all applicable Conditions of Approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws and regulations, and accepted engineering practices for the item under review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development and are not herein specified: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division: 1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Site and Architectural Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701 Creekside Way. Project approval shall substantially comply with project plans prepared by Sprint pes and stamped as received by the Planning Division on November 9, 2006, except as modified by the Conditions of Approval contained herein. 2. Length of Permit Term: This Site and Architectural Review Permit shall expire five years after permit approval, on February 20, 2012. If the use is to continue, the applicant shall apply for a new permit for an additional five-year period. If technological improvements or developments occur which allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment at this time, the service provider will be required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon application for a new Site and Architectural Review Permit application to minimize adverse effects related to land use compatibility, visual resources, public safety or other environmental factors. 3. Previous Conditions: All conditions of approval of the previously-approved Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit (UP98-08/S98-21) as approved Attachment #2 Page 2 of 2 by the Community Development Director on November 10, 1998 shall remain in effect, except as modified by conditions herein. 4. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Administrative Site and Architectural Permit or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for consideration of revocation of the Administrative Site and Architectural Permit by the Community Development Director. February 9,2007 PLN2006-168 Osborne, J. Application of Mr. Jason Osborne, on behalf of NSA Wireless/ Sprint PCS, for approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701 Creekside Way in a PF/OS (Public Facilities/ Open Space) Zoning District. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of the continued use of an existing stealth wireless telecommunications facility (antennas on a PG&E tower) located at 701 Creekside Way. DISCUSSION Applicant's Proposal: The existing facility consists of panel antennas at a height of 60 feet on a 100 foot PG&E tower and associated equipment cabinets in a 170 square foot lease area surrounded by a 6 foot high chain link fence. There are no changes proposed to the existing facility. The facility is unmanned and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility is serviced approximately once every 4-6 weeks or in the event of an emergency, such as a power outage. The continued operation of the existing facility will not have an effect on parking and no additional parking is required. Background: The existing facility was approved by a Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Review Permit (UP98-08/S98-21) on November 10, 1998. The facility expired five years after date of the approval and a renewal of the approval is required. ,- --1 Staff Report - Administr&.~. oj e Hearing of February 9, 2007 PLN2006-168 -701 Creekside Way Page 2 Project Location: The project site is located on the southwest side of Creekside way, between Hwy 17/ Los Gatos Creek Trail and Creekside Way. The property is surrounded by public facilities and open space uses on the north and south and commercial uses to the east and Hwy 17 and Los Gatos Creek Trail to the west. General Plan Designation: The General Plan land use designation for the project site is General Commercial. The wireless facility is consistent with this land use designation. Zoning Designation: The zoning designation for the project site is PF/OS (Public Facilities/ Open Space). The wireless facility is compatible with the zoning and General Plan designation. Under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, at the time an application is submitted to allow an existing facility to remain, the Community Development Director shall determine if the facility can be reviewed as a stealth facility and approved administratively as a Site and Architectural Review Permit. The Community Development Director has found that the proposed facility is a stealth facility as defined in the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance. Attachments: 1. Findings for Approval of PLN2006-168 2. Conditions of Approval for PLN2006-168 3. Applicant's Project Description 4. Project Plans Prepared by: /AI a/A -~ ~~PlannerII - ) Approved by: P, Senior Planner Attachment #1 FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF FILE NO. PLN2006-168 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 701 Creekside Way Jason Osborne on behalf of NSA Wireless February 9,2007 Findings for approval of a Site & Architectural Review Permit for renewal of an existing wireless facility (antennas on a PG&E tower) located at 701 Creekside Way. The Community Development Director finds as follows with regard to File No. PLN2006-168: 1. Wireless telecommunications facilities are permitted in the PF/ OS Zoning District subject to the approval of a Site and Architectural Permit. 2. Under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance, at the time an application is submitted to allow an existing facility to remain, the Community Development Director shall determine if the facility can be reviewed as a stealth facility. The Community Development Director has found that the existing facility is a stealth facility as defined in the Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance. 3. The antennas on a PG&E tower and associated ground mounted equipment cabinets are compatible with the existing site, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 4. The continued operation of the existing facility will not have an effect on parking and no additional parking is required. Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Community Development Director further finds and concludes that: 5. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Code. 6. The proposed project as conditioned will aid in the harmonious development of the immediate area. Attachment #1 Page 2 of 2 7. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to the general welfare of the City. 8. The site is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the stealthing required in order to integrate the telecommunications facility with uses in the surrounding area. Attachment #2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR FILE NO. PLN2006-168 SITE ADDRESS: APPLICANT: DATE: 701 Creekside Way Jason Osborne on behalf of NSA Wireless February 9,2007 The applicant is hereby notified, as part of this application, that he/she is required to meet the following conditions in accordance with the ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California. Where approval by the Community Development Director, City Engineer, Public Works Director, City Attorney, or Fire Department is required, that review shall be for compliance with all applicable Conditions of Approval, adopted policies and guidelines, ordinances, laws and regulations, and accepted engineering practices for the item under review. Additionally, the applicant is hereby notified that he/she is required to comply with all applicable Codes or Ordinances of the City of Campbell and the State of California that pertain to this development and are not herein specified: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planning Division: 1. Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Site and Architectural Permit to allow the continued operation of an existing stealth wireless telecommunications facility located at 701 Creekside Way. Project approval shall substantially comply with project plans prepared by Sprint PCS and stamped as received by the Planning Division on November 9, 2006, except as modified by the Conditions of Approval contained herein. 2. Length of Permit Term: This Site and Architectural Review Permit shall expire five years after permit approval, on February 20, 2012. If the use is to continue, the applicant shall apply for a new permit for an additional five-year period. If technological improvements or developments occur which allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment at this time, the service provider will be required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon application for a new Site and Architectural Review Permit application to minimize adverse effects related to land use compatibility, visual resources, public safety or other environmental factors. 3. Previous Conditions: All conditions of approval of the previously-approved Use Permit and Site and Architectural Review Permit (UP98-08/S98-21) as approved Attachment #2 Page 2 of 2 by the Community Development Director on November 10, 1998 shall remain in effect, except as modified by conditions herein. 4. Revocation of Permit: Operation of the use in violation of the Administrative Site and Architectural Permit or any standards, codes, or ordinances of the City of Campbell shall be grounds for consideration of revocation of the Administrative Site and Architectural Permit by the Community Development Director. 5 · t.)~~ prl n . ."M Attachment 3 Together vvith Nextel City of Campbell Planning Division 70 N. First Street Campbell, CA 95008 CA0786 - El Patio Substation I am formally requesting to renew the conditional use permit application for our Nextel project. Project Address: 701 Creekside Way, Campbell Currently Sprint (together with Nextel) operates a ceUular facility at this location. Our site is currently operating on PG&E Lattice tower, while our equipment is located inside an equipment shelter. The current technology within wireless does not allow for changing antennas and/or equipment. The current site has not changed significantly, which keeps the site "visual element" the same as approved. I have included drawings which show the current site "as-is", and request a simple extension for our use permit. Current Facility: PG&E Lattice Tower Site Height: 60' (based on original approval) Site Equipment: Located within a shelter adjacent to site, and has not changed since approval. Please let me know if you have any questions, or need anything from me. Thank you, d.::Os~ 4240 Rose Arbor Way Vallejo, Ca 94591 415-559-2121 Jason.osborne(a)nsawireless.com