PC Res 3156RESOLUTION NO. 3156
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A TEXT
AMENDMENT TO AMEND THE CAMPBELL MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADD A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES CHAPTER AND
RELATED AMENDMENTS. FILE NO. TA 98-02.
After notification and public heating, as specified by law, and after presentation by the
Community Development Director, proponents and opponents, the hearing was closed.
After due consideration of all evidence presented, the Planning Commission did find as follows
with respect to application TA 98-02:
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The availability of telecommunications facilities is in the best interest of the citizens of the
City of Campbell.
In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary to insure that the
siting of a telecommunications facility is compatible in scale and design with its locale and
is sited so as to minimize adverse visual impacts on natural resources, neighborhoods,
vistas, view corridors, architecture and structures.
This proposed text amendment is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Policy 9
which states that architectural review shall emphasize visually attractive on-site
environments through careful attention to building scale, architectural design, landscaping
and placement of screening of loading and mechanical equipment. The provisions of the
proposed ordinance will assure that, to the greatest extent possible, wireless
telecommunications facilities are attractive in design and have the least amount of visual
impact given the circumstances.
The based on the findings of the Initial Study, the proposed text amendment will not have a
significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration has been prepared and
adopted in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The proposed text amendment will not have a significant effect on plant and animal life or
natural resources.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission concludes that:
The proposed text amendment will establish design criteria on the development of wireless
telecommunications facilities that will preserve the character and attractive nature of
Campbell.
The guidelines provided in the ordinance will aid in the harmonious development of the
community.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 3156
TA 98-02 - Telecommunications Facilities Chapter to CMC
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The requirements of the wireless telecommunications ordinance will not be detrimental to
the health, safety or welfare of the city
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The proposed ordinance regulations and guidelines permits a reasonable perimeter for
development of wireless telecommunications facilities.
The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the attached
Ordinance enacting the necessary legislation to make the proposed text amendment effective.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of April, 1998, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Francois, Gibbons, Jones, Kearns, Lowe,
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Lindstrom, Meyer-Kennedy
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: None
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