PC Res 3375RESOLUTION NO. 3375
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CAMPBELL GRANTING A SITE AND
ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL (PLN2001-64) TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A WIRELESS ANTENNA FACILITY ON
THE TOWER OF THE SUNNYOAKS FIRE STATION ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 485 W. SUNNYOAKS AVENUE IN A
P-F (PUBLIC FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION
OF MR. ROBERT E. SMITH, ON BEHALF OF VERIZON
WIRELESS. FILE NO. PLN2001-64.
After notification and public heating, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the heating was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application PLN2001-64:
1. Wireless communication facilities are permitted in the P-F Zoning District subject to the
approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit.
2. The proposed project is compatible with the existing building and hose tower by utilizing a
screen that hides its appearance.
3. The placement of the antennas behind a fiberglass screen painted and textured to match the
hose tower integrates well with the existing use and provides limited visibility of the
antennas from public view.
4. The proposed project meets the criteria for a stealth facility and utilizes preferred antenna
siting and mounting techniques under the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
5. The location of the antennas attached to an existing structure is a preferred location under the
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning Code.
2. The development and use are compatible with the General Plan of the City and will aid in the
harmonious development of the immediate area.
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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.
The existing tower is of adequate shape and size to accommodate the stealthing required in
order to integrate the telecommunications facility with uses in the surrounding area.
There is a reasonable relationship and a rough proportionality between the Conditions of
Approval and the impacts of the project.
Where approval by the Director of Community Development, 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 Review Permit to
allow the installation of nine (9) wireless telecommunications antennas mounted on an
existing hose tower roof. The hose tower will be extended vertically by six feet with a
"radio frequency friendly" fiberglass screen painted and textured to match the existing
tower siding. The project utilizes stealth techniques to reduce potential visual impacts.
Project approval shall comply with project plans prepared by Delta Groups Engineering,
Inc., stamped as received by the Planning Department on July 5, 2001, except as
modified herein in the Conditions of Approval.
2. Color and Finish of Antenna Screen: The fiberglass screen shall be painted and textured
to match the existing tower.
Maintenance of Finish: It is an ongoing obligation of GTE Mobilenet, assignees and
successors in interest to maintain the exterior finish of the fiberglass panels in good order.
Faded, peeling or damaged paint shall be repainted as soon as practical.
Site and Architectural Review Permits Approval Expiration: Within one year from the
date of approval, a building permit must be obtained and construction completed one year
thereafter or the Site and Architectural Review Permit approval shall be void.
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Length of Permit Term: This Site and Architectural Review Permit shall expire five
years after permit approval, on September 11, 2006. If the use is to continue, the
applicant shall apply for additional five-year periods, subject to approval by the
Community Development Director.
Cessation of Operations: The service provider shall provide written notification to the
Community Development Director upon cessation of operations on the site exceeding a
90-day period. The service provider shall remove all obsolete or unused facilities from
the site within 180 days of termination of its lease with the property owner or cessation of
operations, whichever comes earlier.
New Permit Required: If a consecutive period of 180 days has lapsed since cessation of
operations, a new Site and Architectural Review Permit and Conditional Use Permit shall
be required prior to use or reuse of the site.
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Security Required: Prior to issuance of any permits for this facility, the applicant shall
provide an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit, or other reasonable form of security,
satisfactory to the City Attorney, in an amount reasonably sufficient to cover the cost of
removal, for the removal of the facility in the event that its use is abandoned or its Site
and Architectural Review Permit expires or is terminated and the equipment is not
voluntarily removed. An estimate of the cost of removal shall be provided by GTE
Mobilenet for review by the City prior to submittal of security.
Upgrading of Facility Required: If technological improvements or developments occur
which allow the use of materially smaller or less visually obtrusive equipment, the
service provider will be required to replace or upgrade the approved facility upon
application for a new Site and Architectural Review Permit to minimize adverse effects
related to land use compatibility, visual resources, public safety or other environmental
factors.
10. Utilities: All new on-site utilities shall be installed underground per Section 20.36.150 of
the Campbell Municipal Code for any new or remodeled buildings or additions.
Applicant shall comply with all plan submittals, permitting, and fee requirements of the
serving utility companies.
11. Business License Required: A City Business License shall be obtained for this operation
prior to the issuance of a building permit and shall be renewed annually.
12. Cables: All external cables or equipment shall be obscured from public view by
enclosing them in architecturally designed cabinets painted to match the structure.
13. Compatibility With City and County Fire Emergency Services: The facility shall not be
operated nor caused to transmit on or adjacent to any radio frequencies licensed to the
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City or County Fire Department for emergency telecommunication services such that the
agencies' emergency telecommunications system experience interference.
14. No Interference with Emergency Transmissions: The installation shall not interfere with
any City or County Fire Department emergency service telecommunications facilities
transmission.
15. Lighting: The use of lighting shall not be allowed on telecommunication facilities unless
required as a public safety measure. Where lighting is used, it shall be shielded to
prevent glare on adjacent uses.
16. No Advertising: No advertising signage or identifying logos shall be displayed on
wireless telecommunications facilities, except for small identification plates used for
emergency notification or hazardous or toxic materials waming.
17. Noise: The telecommunications facility, including power source, ventilation and cooling
facilities, shall not generate noise discernible to a person of normal heating who occupies
the fire station facilities. The noise level on adjacent residential uses shall not exceed an
exterior noise level of 65dBA or noise level audible from a residential use with windows
and doors closed an interior noise level of 45dBA.
18. Back-Up Generators: Backup generators shall comply with the noise standard referenced
above and shall only be operated during power outages or for testing and maintenance
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
19. Maintenance Hours Restricted in Residential Areas. Normal maintenance activities shall
only occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday,
excluding emergency repairs.
20. Heat Generation: The wireless telecommunication facility, including power source and
cooling facility, shall not be operated so as to cause the generation of heat that adversely
affects any building occupant.
21. Odors: The testing of back-up generators shall not produce odors that adversely affect
the public.
22. Safety:
A. Public Access Restricted: Antennas are to be sited in such a way and barriers and
signage provided to prevent a person from passing within the safety limits established
by the FCC-adopted standards for controlled access.
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Warning Signs: Signage shall be maintained at the facility identifying all wireless
telecommunication facility equipment and safety precautions for people nearing the
equipment as may be required by any applicable FCC-adopted standards, including
the RF radiation hazard warning symbol identified in ANSI C95.2-1982, to notify
persons that the facility could cause exposure to RF emissions.
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Emissions Conditions: It is a continuing condition of this authorization that the
facilities be operated in such a manner so as not to contribute to ambient RF/EMF
emissions in excess of then current FCC adopted RF/EMF emission standards;
violation of this condition shall be grounds for revocation.
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Periodic Safety Monitoring: The wireless telecommunications service provider shall
submit to the Community Development Director 10 days after installation of the
facilities, and every two years thereafter, a certification attested to by a licensed
engineer expert in the field of EMR/RF emissions, that the facilities are and have
been operated within the then current applicable FCC standards for RF/EMF
emissions. As a co-location site, the report shall compare EMR/RF emissions at this
location generated by all uses to the limits established by the FCC. The report shall be
written in plain English.
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Emergency Contact: The service provider shall provide signage as required, including
phone numbers of the utility provider, for use in case of an emergency. The signs
shall be visibly posted on the communications equipment cabinet.
Building Division
23. Permits Required: A building permit application shall be required for the proposed
structure. The building permit shall include Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical fees when
such work is part of the permit.
24. Construction Plans: The Conditions of Approval shall be stated in full on the cover sheet
of construction plans submitted for building permit.
25. Size of Plans: The maximum size of construction plans submitted for building permits
shall be 24 inches by 36 inches.
26. Structural Drawings and Calculations: Plans shall include appropriate structural details
and calculations prepared by Califomia licensed engineer to justify design.
27. Transfer of Structural Loads: Plans shall detail how new rooftop equipment loads are
supported and transferred within the existing structure.
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28. Plan Preparation: This project requires plans prepared under the direction and oversight
of a Califomia licensed Engineer or Architect. Plans submitted for building permits shall
be "wet stamped" and signed by the qualifying professional person.
29. Special Inspections: When a special inspection is required by U.B.C. Section 1701, the
architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program that shall be submitted
to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permits, in
accordance with U.B.C Section 106.3.5. Please obtain City of Campbell, Special
Inspection forms from the Building Inspection Division Counter.
30. Pollution Control Program: The City of Campbell, standard Santa Clara Valley Non-point
Source Pollution Control Program specification sheet shall be part of plan submittal. The
specification sheet (size 24 inches by 36 inches) is available at the Building Division
service counter.
31. Approvals Required: The project requires
issuance of the building permit:
a. Santa Clara County Fire Department
the following agency
approval prior to
COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
32. The applicant shall submit design details of the containment tray for the battery cabinet to
the City Building Division and County Fire Department for review and approval prior to
the issuance of the building permit.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 2001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Alderete, Doorley, Francois, Hernandez and Lindstrom
None
Gibbons and Jones
None
M~I Lindstrom, Chair
ATTEST:
Sharon Fierro, Secretary