PC Res 3126RESOLUTION NO. 3126
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CAMPBELL APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE PLACEMENT OF CELLULAR ANTENNAS ON AN
EXISTING PG&E TRANSMISSION TOWER ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT CREEKSIDE WAY AND HAMILTON AVENUE IN A PF (PUBLIC
FACILITIES) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION OF MR. RAYMOND
HASHIMOTO, ON BEHALF OF GTE MOBILNET. FILE NO. UP 97-14.
After notification and public hearing, 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 UP 97-14:
Public service facilities are permitted in the Public Facilities Zoning District subject to the
approval of a conditional use permit.
The installation of cellular antennas at an existing PG & E substation is compatible with
the existing uses on the site.
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The existing landscaping on the site does not adequately screen the existing or proposed
use from public view.
A condition of approval requiring supplemental landscaping including trees along the
frontage of the property will provide reasonable screening of the antennas and the
transmission tower.
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Additional landscaping to the site will improve the appearance of the property from
Hamilton and Bascom Avenues which is consistent with the goals of the Community
Design Study of enhancing Campbell's community image.
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 local zoning ordinance.
2. The proposed project as conditioned will aid in the harmonious development of the
immediate area.
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The establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for 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.
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The proposed site is of adequate Shape and size to accommodate the yards, walls, fences,
screening, landscaping and other development features required in order to integrate said
use with uses in the surrounding area.
Based on the foregoing findings of fact, the Planning Commission further finds and concludes
that:
Approved Project: Approval is granted for a Use Permit allowing for the installation of four
(4) cellular antennas and a ground level equipment facility on property located at the PG & E
substation at Creekside Way and Hamilton Avenue. Project approval shall substantially
comply with project plans prepared by Delta Groups Engineering, Inc. dated 9/17/97, except
as modified herein in the Conditions of Approval.
2. Permits: Applicant shall obtain any permits deemed necessary by the Building Official or the
Uniform Building Code.
Landscaping: Applicant shall submit four (4) sets of a landscaping plan indicating, 24" box
Redwood trees planted 20 feet on-center, to supplement the existing landscaping along the
northern and eastern perimeter of the property. The placement of trees shall be located to
reasonably screen the transformers and transmission tower from view from Creekside Way,
Hamilton Avenue, and Bascom Avenue. Landscaping for the area surrounding the ground
mounted equipment enclosure shall be installed if it is visible from the public view. Planting
details and the irrigation system shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
Development Approval Expiration: The Use Permit approval (LIP 97-14) for this project is
valid for a period of one year from the Planning Commission approval. All conditions of
approval specified herein must be completed within one year from the date of approval or the
Use permit shall be void.
Review of Approval: This approval is effective for five years. The owner or owner's
representative will revisit the Use Permit application every five years to determine that the
equipment is consistent with current technology of new installations at that time and is
visually less obtrusive as compared with what is in place at this time. The applicant should
apply for renewal 90 days prior to the expiration of this approval, or by July 28, 2002.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October, 1997, by the following roll call vote:
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Commissioners:
Gibbons, Jones, Keams, Lowe, Meyer-Kennedy
None
Lindstrom
None
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ATTEST:
APPROVED: ~'~ ~.&(-.~t~ ~~
~Sus3.n A. Keams, Chfii~
Sharon Fierro, Acting Secretary