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November 14, 2002
Consumer Services Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94102
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
NOV 2 5 2002
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Re: Notification Letter for Cal Poly of GTE Mobilnet of Santa Barbara Limited Partnership (U-
3011-C), CA 5 — San Luis Obispo, CA RSA.
This is to provide the Commission with notice to the provisions of General Order No. 159. A of
the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California (" CPUC") that for the project
described in Attachment A:
[x] (a) The Company has obtained all requisite land use approvals for the project described
in Attachment A.
[ ] (b) No land use approval is required
A copy of this notification letter is also being provided to the appropriate local government
agency for its information. Should there be any questions regarding this project, or if you
disagree with any of the information contained herein, please contact, please contact Jerri Lynn
Janjua of Verizon Wireless at (678) 339-4273.
truly yours,
Jerri Lynn.)tt&jua
Specialist - Regulatory
Network Compliance
Attachment
CPUCO2.0782
Attachment A
CPUC CELL SITE REPORT FOR GTE MOBILNET OF SANTA BARBARA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
1. PROJECT LOCATION: - CAL POLY — Initial Build
SITE NAME:
Cal Poly— Santa Rosa Park
SITE ADDRESS:
190 Santa Rosa Street
LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
COUNTY:
San Luis Obispo
APN:
001-031-012, 027
001-033-008
001-034-001
COORDINATES:
Latitude: 350 17' 22.83" N
(NAD 83)
Longitude: 1200 39' 49.04" W
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
GTE Mobilnet of Santa Barbara Limited Partnership ("Verizon") proposes to install and operate
a two -carrier wireless telecommunication facility consisting of the replacement of two ball field
lights. The facilities consist of two 75-foot tall light poles which double as cellular antenna
structures and two 740 square -foot buildings for housing telecommunication support equipment.
The antennas will be located below the lights.
ANTENNA: Three (3) quad polar antennas (Cingular)
Six (6) antennas and one (1) GPS antenna (Verizon)
TOWER DESIGN: Two ball field light poles
TOWER APPEARANCE: Ball Field Light Poles
TOWER HEIGHT: 75 feet
BUILDING SIZE:
740 square feet
CPUCO2.0782
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Notification Letter
GTE Mobilnet of Santa Barbara Limited Partnership (U-3011-C)
November 14, 2002
Page 3
3. BUSINESS ADDRESSES OF ALL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES:
cc: John Mandeville
Community Development director
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Ken Hampian
City Administrative Officer
County Administrator's Office
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Lee Price
City Clerk
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Ms. Helen Malone
Utilities Enforcement Branch
Consumer Services Division
California Public Utilities Commission
505 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
4. LAND USE APPROVALS:
Use Permit
Issued:
Effective:
Agency:
Permit Number:
Resolution Number:
10/23/02
11/04/02
City of San Luis Obispo
Ul 1-02 and ER
5350-02
CPUCO2.0782
1
Notification Letter
GTE Mobilnet of Santa Barbara Limited Partnership (U-3011-C)
November 14, 2002
Page 4
Architectural Review Commission
Issued
Effective:
Agency:
Permit Number:
Resolution Number:
10/07/02
10/07/02
City of San Luis Obispo
ARCI 1-02
N/A
CPUCO2.0782
Department of Communii ;Development
Planning Application
Project Address
190 SANTA ROSA
Legal Description
002.48AC RECREATION
Zoning I
PF
Property Owner
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
In Care Of
ATTN: ADMINISTRATION
Owner Address 990 PALM ST
SLO CA 93401-3249
Applicant Name CINGULAR WIRELESS
Address 2521 MICHELLE DRIVE
TUSTIN. CA 92780
2ND FLOOR
Representative THE CONSULTING GROUP
Address 18500 VONKARMAN AVE., #870
CA 92612
Parcel # 001-031-012
Day Phone(714)734-7300
Day Phone(714)906-6273
Send correspondence to X applicant X representative owner other (see file)
Application made pursuant to Chapter/Section
Planning Services Summary
Application # Type of Application
U 11-02 Request to allow a wireless
telecommunications facility at Santa Rosa
Park in the PF zone.
ER 11-02 Environmental review of proposed
telecommunications facility and improvements
to Santa Rosa Park in the PF zone.
ARC 11-02 Architectural review of telecommuncations
facility and improvements to Santa Rosa Park
in the PF zone.
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Project Address and Assessors Parcel Number(s): 001-031-012, 027, 001-033-008, 001-034-001
001-035-001 190 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
What do you want to do? What is your final goal? Construct improvements for the park
and construct install and operate wireless telecommunications facilities
Applicant (Who is proposing the project?): Cinaular Wir(�fiess Day Phone: 714-734-7300
?pplicarl Address 2521 Michelle Dr.2nd F1. ,Tustin, CA 92780
The Consulting Group, Inc. c/o Samantha Kim 714-906-6273
Representative (if any): Day Phone:
Representative's Address' 18500 VonKarman Ave. , #870, Irvine, CA 92612
Property Owner (if other than applicant): City of San Luis Obispo Day Phone: 805-781-7175
Owner's Address990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Please send all correspondence to Othe applicant Uthe
Property Owner Authorization
By signing this application 1 certify that I have reviewed this completed
application and the attached material and I consent to its filing. 1 agree to allow
the Community Development Department to duplicate and distribute plans to
interested persons as it determines is necessary for the processing of the
application.
O the property owner.
By signing this application I certify that the information provided is accurate. I
understand the City might not approve what I'm applying for, or might set
conditions of approval. I agree to allow the Community Development
Department to duplicate and distribute plans to interested persons as it
determines is necessary for the processing of the application.
City —Owned Property
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Signed Date
Signed Date
Permission to Access Property
Interior Inspection Contact Information
This section is to be completed by the property owner and/or occupant who
Occasionally, Community Development Department Staff may need access
controls access to the property. To adequately evaluate many project
to one or more buildings on the project site. If this is the case. Staff will use
proposals Community Development Department Staff, Commissioners and City
the contact information below to arrange an appointment.
Council Members will have to gain access to the exterior of the real property in
order to adequately review and report on the proposed project. Your signature
NSA
below certifies that you agree to give the City permission to access the project
Name:
site from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as part of the normal review
of this planning application.
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Application Summary
Application No. U 11-02
Description Wireless telecommunications facility at Santa Rosa Park including
Project Address 190 SANTA ROSA
Parcel # 001-031-012
Property Owner CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (940)/ATTN: ADMINISTRATION
Applicant Name CINGULAR WIRELESS
Planner WHITNEY MCLVAINE
Application Received 02/01/02
Application Certified Complete 08/06/02
Application Deadline / /
Subject to Permit Streamlining Act deadlines ❑X
Planning Commission
10/23/02 Approved
Notice of Determination filed on
/ /
Fish and Game Fees Paid
❑
Certificate of Fee Exemption filed
❑
Resolution Number (attach Resolution)
5350-02
Ordinance Number (attach Ordinance)
File Purged
a
Project Expiration Date
10/23/05
Plans stamped and routed
a
Resolutions/Ordinances/Conditions routed
to responsible departments X
First Letter Sent for Certification
Certified Letter Sent
Fx
Notes
Planning Commission Minutes
October 23, 2002
Page 3
Assistant City Attorney Gil Trujillo explained any finding made by this Commission must
be supported by substantial evidence in the record.
AYES:
Commr. Cooper, Osborne, Aiken, Boswell, Caruso, and Loh
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
The motion carried 6-0 with one vacancy on the commission
2. 190 Santa Rosa Street. U and ER 11-02; Request to allow a wireless
telecommunication facility at Santa Rosa Park including replacement of two ball
field lights, and environmental review; PF zone; Cingular Wireless, applicant.
Associate Planner Lynn Azevedo presented the staff report recommending adoption of
the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of the use permit, based on findings,
mitigation measures, and conditions.
Commr. Aiken commented that this project is larger than just antennas and questioned
who is paying for it.
Paul LeSage, Director of Parks and Recreation, replied this is in the City's Capital
Improvement Plan, and the applicant is willing to do the improvements.
Commr. Aiken questioned how the lost parking spaces would be replaced.
Director LeSage replied they would expand the existing, larger parking lot by about 30-
feet to add some spaces.
Planner Azevedo explained where the pole lights would be located.
Chairwoman Loh commented about the candlelights height of 30-feet and questioned
where they would be located.
Planner Azevedo presented a photograph of where the existing and the new
candlelights would be placed.
Director LeSage explained that 30-foot candles are a standard that has been adopted
and noted the lower candle would light the two smaller facilities and the standard is
small enough that it would not be very visible.
Planner Azevedo clarified the use permit is only for the antenna lights, but the Mitigated
Negative Declaration covers the entire project.
Commr. Aiken asked if they would be looking at a lot of clutter around the installation or
would it be a neat installation.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
ITEM # 2
FROM: Ron Whisenand, Deputy rect �""° MEETING DATE: October 23, 2002
Prepared by: Lynn M. Azevedo, Associate Planner (781-7166) g
FILE NUMBER: U/ER 11-02
PROJECT ADDRESS: 190 Santa Rosa Street
SUBJECT: Review of a wireless telecommunication facility at Santa Rosa Park including
modification to ball field lights and environmental review.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approve the Use Permit based on findings,
mitigation measures, and recommended conditions.
BACKGROUND
Data Summary
Address:
190 Santa Rosa Street
Applicant/Owner:
Cingular Wireless
Representative:
Gordon Bell, Bell and Associates
Zoning:
PF (Public Facility)
General Plan:
Park
Environmental:
Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 11-02)
ARC Action
The Architectural Review Commission reviewed the ARC aspect of this application at their
September 3`' and October 7', 2002 meetings and approved the project with 7 conditions as
found in the ARC approval letter attached to this report. Specifically, the Commission approved
the Option A light pole, with lights on top and exposed antennas below. The ARC expressed
concern over the improved ball field lighting, wanting to be sure the new lights would not further
impact the neighborhood with respect to light spill and glare. The lighting analysis is included as
part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this project, both of which are attached
for Planning Commission review.
Site Description
Santa Rosa Park is an approximate 8-acre City park established over 50 years ago. It is bordered
by Santa Rosa Street to the west, Oak Street to the south, and by residences fronting Murray
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Street and Ellen Streets to the north and east. The park is developed with two softball fields (one
of which is lit), a -skate park, roller rink, horseshoe pits, children's playground, and open park
area along with two parking lots.
Project Description
Cingular Wireless proposes to install two wireless telecommunication facilities which would
double as lightpoles for the purpose of improving lighting at the northerly softball field. It is
anticipated that a second carrier would be accommodated in one of the two 75-foot tall
lightpoles. Two accessory structures would also be constructed between the roller rink/skate
park area and existing parking lot for the purposes of housing their associated equipment and
providing storage for City recreational activities. The parking lot adjacent to the ball fields
would be modified and improved to create a regulation -size softball field and a more useable
parking arrangement. The main parking lot would be resurfaced, restriped, and slightly enlarged.
Improved lighting for the skate park and roller rink are also proposed.
Parking: Although the parking arrangement is being modified with the improvement to the
adult softball field, the overall parking count will not change. Some minor modifications will be
made to the site plan with regard to the proposed parking revisions. Specifically, the 3 tandem
spaces in the driveway aisle cannot be permitted as that would require removal of some
significant trees. Also, the main parking lot would be extended approximately 30 feet further
toward Santa Rosa Street. The applicant will be resealing and restriping the main parking lot
and the lot by the ball fields as part of this project.
Landscaping: As part of the ball field improvement, the applicant will be removing asphalt and
replacing it with turf. Relocation of the perimeter ball field fence will also occur. No trees
would be removed, rather additional trees will be added between Santa Rosa Street and the main
parking lot, adjacent to the parking lot closest to the ball fields where possible, and behind the
new antenna/light pole closest to the skate park.
Lights/Antenna Design: Two lightpole options have been provided as seen in the elevations and
photo simulations, although 4 are possible:
Option A (photosim provided): Lights on top at 75 feet, exposed antennas below lights.
Option B (photosim provided): Antennas on top and enclosed, lights below at 60 feet.
Option C (elevation only): Lights on top at 75 feet, antennas enclosed below.
Option D (elevation only): Exposed antennas on top, lights below at 60 feet.
Staff and the ARC had concerns with the lightpole width. Antennas which are encased within
the lightpole result in wider diameter poles. Staff and the ARC support Option A because the
pole would be narrower than other options and tapered, the exposed antennas do not appear
aesthetically unpleasing, the taller lightpole (with lights on top) creates a better lighting situation
U 11-02 (190 Santa Rosa; Cingular Wireless/Santa Rosa Park) October 23, 2002
Page 3 of 7
for the ball field and surrounding neighborhood, and lights on top are a more normal lightpole
design.
Lighting improvements proposed for the skate park and roller rink will result in a maximum
lighting level of 30 foot-candles on the skating surfaces. Currently, the skate park has no night
time lighting and the roller rink receives about 2 foot candles of illumination making the rink
virtually unusable at night.
Buildings: The proposed equipment/recreational storage buildings would be approximately 500
square feet each and of the same design and building materials as the restroom building adjacent
to the adult softball field. Mechanical equipment is shown on the ground on the north side of the
northerly building. This equipment must be screened to the satisfaction of the ARC or contained
within the building.
EVALUATION
Although the project is described and addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration in its
entirety, the Planning Commission's focus is the wireless telecommunication facility and
environmental issues associated with the project as a whole. The other park improvements fall
into the purview of the ARC.
In general, the purpose for a Use Permit is to insure that a proposed use is compatible with
existing or desired conditions in the neighborhood. With respect to wireless telecommunication
facilities, specific site development and performance standards apply as part of the City's
"wireless telecommunication facilities" ordinance (Section 17.16.120). The standards of
importance for this evaluation are listed below (in italics) and staffs assessment and/or the
ARC's determination as to whether the project complies with the standards are also indicated.
One criterion in particular, height, is required to be evaluated as part of the use permit.
• Setbacks: All facility towers and accessory structures shall comply with the setback
requirements of the applicable zoning district. The antennas and accessory
equipment comply with the setback requirements of the PF zone district.
• Height:
- The antenna height shall be determined as part of the use permit as stipulated in
SLOMC §17.16.120.F.2. The maximum height of PF zone district is 35 feet and
the lightpoles/antennas would have a height of 75 feet. The proposed height of
the antennas can be considered consistent with the zone if it is determined
appropriate by the Planning Commission. Light fixtures of this height are
common to ballfields.
- All facilities shall be designed to the minimum necessary functional height. The
applicant has indicated that this is the lowest height possible considering lighting
must be incorporated with the design.
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Page 4 of 7
• Site Access: Telecommunication facilities should use existing roads and parking
when possible. Access to the facilities would be via existing paved streets,
driveways, and parking lot. The applicant will be redesigning the ball field parking
lot and resealing and restriping both parking lots in the park as part of the project.
• Aesthetics and Visibility: Facilities shall be creatively designed to minimize the
visual impact to the greatest extent possible by means of placement, screening and
camouflage. The applicant shall use the smallest and least visible antennas possible
to accomplish the coverage objectives. Each installation shall be designed to blend
into its surroundings so that the antenna(s) and equipment are not apparent to the
casual observer. Building -mounted facilities shall appear as an integral part of the
structure. Equipment and antennas shall be compatible and in scale with existing
architectural elements, building materials and site characteristics.
- The applicant proposes to "screen" the antennas by making them look like and
function as ball field lights. While taller than the existing field lights, the
proposed height is not uncommon for ball field lighting. Option A, which would
allow the antennas to be mounted externally below the lights, does not seem to be
that obvious and results in a lesser width and tapered pole. Pole width seems to
be a more significant factor in the lightpole appearance than the exterior antenna
mount. The casual observer is not likely to notice the external antennas or
recognize them for what they are if noticed.
- The proposed storage buildings would completely hide the accessory equipment
and provide needed permanent storage for the City's recreational activities at the
park.
• All connections and conduits between the base of the antennas and support equipment
shall be under -grounded. All connections and conduits will be under -grounded.
• Lighting: All telecommunication facilities, not otherwise required to have lighting
pursuant to FAA rules, shall be unlit, except when authorized personnel are actually
present at night, and except for exempt facilities. The antennas are not lit for FAA
purposes, rather to light the ball field.
• Radio frequencies and electromagnetic exposure: A radio frequency radiation (RFR)
report is required to submitted to verify compliance with FCC regulations. An RFR
report was provided which concludes that this facility fully complies with FCC
regulations.
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Environmental Review
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project and requires Planning
Commission action. The identified potential area of impact is aesthetics. The Initial Study,
proposed Mitigation Measures, and Mitigation Monitoring Program are attached for your review.
The aesthetics issues address screening the outdoor mechanical equipment from on -site and off -
site views and the recreational facility lighting.
With respect to ball field lighting, staff will be prepared to discuss the lighting analysis and
provide possible alternatives to the lighting proposal as shown in the attached plans to mitigate
potential light spill and glare.
OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS:
Planning staff has worked closely with the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works
Department in this design/redesign of the Santa Rosa Park facilities. The Parks Department finds
that the proposed improvements are consistent with its goals for the park and notes that upon
final approval of the lease agreement with the telecommunication company, these improvements
will occur much more quickly than if the City had to fund and install the improvements itself.
CONCLUSION:
It can be found that the proposal can be established and maintained without jeopardy to persons
or property within or adjacent to the proposed site and without damage to the resources of the
site and its surroundings subject to the conditions of the Architectural Review Commission
related to ARC 97-02 (attached). And specifically, with regard to height, the proposed lighting
can be found to be consistent with ball field lighting and will not subject surrounding properties
to light spill and glare in excess of existing conditions.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve the project with modified conditions and/or findings.
2. Continue review of the project. Direction should be given to staff regarding desired
information or needed revisions to plans.
3. Deny the project. Alternative findings should be provided should this action be taken.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Use Permit based on the following
findings, mitigation measures and condition.
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Page 6 of 7
Findings•
1. The project complies with the site development and performance standards of the City's
wireless telecommunication facilities ordinance.
2. The proposal could be established and maintained without jeopardy to persons or
property within or adjacent to the proposed site and without damage to the resources of
the site and its surroundings subject to the conditions of the Architectural Review
Commission in that the proposed antennas can be considered camouflaged, as the casual
observer would not usually suspect a ball field light to be a cell tower. In addition, the
telecommunications site will comply with FCC regulations regarding radio frequency
transmissions and potential light impacts to the neighborhood would not be in excess of
existing conditions.
3. Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been added
and agreed to by the project proponent.
Mitigation Measures
Aesthetics
1. Screen outdoor mechanical equipment from on -site and off -site views to the satisfaction
of the Architectural Review Commission.
Monitoring Program: The Architectural Review Commission will ensure any outdoor
and roof -mounted mechanical equipment will be screened from on -site and off -site views.
Building plans shall be in substantial compliance with plans approved by the
Architectural Review Commission.
2. The new ball field lights shall be directed downward as indicated in the project plans to
minimize light and glare into the adjacent neighborhood. Lighting of the skate park and
roller rink shall have maximum illumination levels of 30 foot-candles within those
respective activity areas. Park policy shall be that lights are off at 10:00 P.M.
Monitoring Program: The Architectural Review Commission will ensure compliance
through the Architectural Review process and Building plans shall be in substantial
compliance with plans approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
Condition
1. Construction/installation shall be subject to review and approval of a building permit
application prior to start of construction. Any change to approved design or other conditions
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Page 7 of 7
of approval, including conditions associated with ARC 11-02, must be approved by the
Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate.
Attachments:
1. Site and building plans (reductions)
2. Photosimulations
3. Initial Study and Mitigation Monitoring program including lighting analysis and RFR
report
(11 " x 17" plans to Commissioners only.)
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PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO.5350-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING
A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION
FACILITY IN SANTA ROSA PARK LOCATED AT
190 SANTA ROSA STREET; APPLICATION NO. U 11-02
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
October 23, 2002, for the purpose of considering a Use Permit to allow installation of a wireless
telecommunication facility; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the draft Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impact as prepared by staff; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing was made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the
testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff,
presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
Based upon all the evidence, the Commission hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and approves the Use Permit subject to the following findings, mitigation measures,
and conditions:
Findings
1. The project complies with the site development and performance standards of the City's
wireless telecommunication facilities ordinance.
2. The proposal could be established and maintained without jeopardy to persons or
property within or adjacent to the proposed site and without damage to the resources of
the site and its surroundings subject to the conditions of the Architectural Review
Commission in that the proposed antennas can be considered camouflaged, as the casual
observer would not usually suspect a ball field light to be a cell tower. In addition, the
telecommunications site will comply with FCC regulations regarding radio frequency
transmissions and potential light impacts to the neighborhood would not be in excess of
existing conditions.
3. Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures have been added
and agreed to by the project proponent.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 5350-02
Page 2
Mitigation Measures
Aesthetics
1. Screen outdoor mechanical equipment from on -site and off -site views to the satisfaction
of the Architectural Review Commission.
Monitoring Program: The Architectural Review Commission will ensure any outdoor
and roof -mounted mechanical equipment will be screened from on -site and off -site
views. Building plans shall be in substantial compliance with plans approved by the
Architectural Review Commission.
2. The new ball field lights shall be directed downward as indicated in the project plans to
minimize light and glare into the adjacent neighborhood. Lighting of the skate park and
roller rink shall have maximum illumination levels of 30 foot-candles within those
respective activity areas. Park policy shall be that lights are off at 10:00 P.M.
Monitoring Program: The Architectural Review Commission will ensure compliance
through the Architectural Review process and Building plans shall be in substantial
compliance with plans approved by the Architectural Review Commission.
Condition
1. Construction/installation shall be subject to review and approval of a building permit
application prior to start of construction. Any change to approved design or other conditions
of approval, including conditions associated with ARC 11-02, must be approved by the
Director or Architectural Review Commission, as deemed appropriate.
On motion by Commissioner Osborne, seconded by Commissioner Caruso, and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commrs. Aiken, Boswell, Caruso, Cooper, Osborne, and Chairperson Loh
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 23`d day of October, 2002.
2
Lanni g Commission by:
Ronald Whisenand, Secretary
city of san Luis osispo
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
October 25, 2002
Cingular Wireless
2521 Michele Drive, 2nd Floor
Tustin, CA 92780
SUBJECT: U and ER 11-02: 190 Santa Rosa Street
Request to allow a wireless telecommunication facility at Santa Rosa
Park including replacement of two ball field lights, and
environmental review
Dear Applicant:
The Planning Commission, at its meeting of October 23, 2002, adopted the Negative
Declaration of environmental impact and approved the Use Permit, based on the
findings and subject to the conditions and mitigation measures, as noted in the attached
resolution.
The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed to the City Council
within 10 days of the action. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Commission may
file an appeal with the City Clerk.
Due to the City Water allocation regulations, the Planning Commission's approval expires
after three years if construction has not started, unless the Commission designated a
different time period. On request the Community Development Director may grant
renewals for successive periods of not more than one year each.
If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Azevedo at 781-7166.
Sincerely,
Ronald W ' enand
Deputy Community Development Director
Development Review
Attachment: Resolution #5350-02
cc: County of SLO Assessor's Office
The Consulting Group
18500 Vonkarman Avenue #870
Irvine, CA 92612
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