HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-9078 Denying an Apeal of the Architectural Review Commission Action Thereby Approving Wireless Telecommunications Atenna at 0 Higuera StreetRESOLUTION NO. 9078 (2000 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING
AN APPEAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION'S ACTION,
THEREBY APPROVING THE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION'S CARRIER
ANTENNA AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AT 0 HIGUERA STREET
(ARC 36 -00)
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on July 18, 2000, and has
considered testimony of interested parties including the appellants, the records of the
Architectural Review Commission hearing and action, and the evaluation and recommendation
of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that mitigation measures established for
the use permit and architectural review for the Nextel Communications project (ER 55 -97)
adequately addressed the potential environmental impacts resulting from construction and
operation of a wireless telecommunications carrier at this location.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by. the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of project plans for ARC
36 -00 and the Architectural Review Commission's actions, public testimony, the appellant's
statements, staff recommendations and reports thereof, makes the following findings:
1. As conditioned, the proposed new antenna and modifications to the existing antenna and
monopole will be consistent with the General Plan policies governing hillside development
by: (a) including planting which is compatible with native hillside vegetation and which
provides a visual transition from developed to open areas; and (b) utilizing materials, colors
and textures which blend with the natural landscape and avoid high contrasts.
2. The proposed new antenna and modifications to the existing antenna and monopole comply
with property development standards in the C /OS-40 zone with the approval of an
administrative use permit.
3. The proposed new antenna and modifications to the existing antenna and monopole will not
adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the persons living or working in the vicinity
because they have been designed in such a way as to minimize visual impacts to adjacent
properties and the City as a whole.
4. As conditioned, the proposed new antenna and modifications to the existing antenna and
monopole will be consistent with ARC guidelines which call for minimizing the visual
impacts of hillside development.
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5. The proposed monopole height extension of the Nextel monopole is consistent with the
Architectural Review Commission's December 1, 1997 approval of a maximum combined
height of the monopole and antennas to accommodate three carvers (approximately 60 feet).
6. The proposed modifications to Nextel's antenna equipment results in fewer and smaller
pieces of equipment (no whip antennas and a six foot wide overall diameter) than the
Architectural Review Commission's December 1, 1997 approval of Nextel's request for 15
directional antennas (1 foot x 4 feet in size) and 3 whip antennas (13 feet in height) within a
16 foot wide diameter.
SECTION 2. Approval. The appeal is hereby denied, and the request for an array of three
antennas and modifications to an existing antenna is approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall obtain use permit approval.
2. Maximum combined height of the monopole and antennas shall not exceed 60 feet.
3. The monopole shall be a constructed of a galvanized metal and have a tapered design to
allow the co- location of a total of three carriers.
4. Prior to finaling the building permit for this monopole extension, the Building Inspector shall
confirm that the monopole has been erected in a true vertical position and it is not leaning.
5. The monopole and antennas shall be painted a neutral color at the time of construction or
allowed to remain unpainted for a period of six months during which time the galvanized
finish will naturally weather to a dull gray finish. After the six -month period has ended, the
Director of Community Development will determine whether or not the applicant needs to
paint the features to further lessen their visual impact.
6. The cabinet equipment associated with the monopole and antennas shall be located within the
existing equipment shelter as shown on submitted plans. To ensure inside of the shelter
visually blends into the hillside, the applicant shall paint the remainder of the inside of the
shelter to match the existing portions of the interior that have already been painted.
The applicant shall submit written evidence of the right to access the site by way of
neighboring private properties. If permanent access is granted, the applicant shall enter into
an agreement with the City to share the cost of ongoing maintenance of the road prior to
approval of a building permit. If construction only access is granted, then arrangements shall
be made with the Fire Department to guarantee any required restoration and/or repairs needed
to the roadway as a result of any damage caused by the applicant's contractor(s) during
construction, as determined by the City.
8. All areas disturbed by the construction and areas around the equipment shelter where
reseeding has not been successful to date shall be reseeded by the mixture of Eschscholzia
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californica (California poppy), Lupinus suculentus (lupine), Nassella lepida (needlegrass) and
Nassella pulchra (purple needlegrass). The hydroseed mix shall be in wood fiber mulch with
no fertilizers or nutrients added.
9. Native Sons Nursery shall be contacted to see if there is an available source of plants, bulbs,
or seeds for the San Luis Mariposa Lily. Unless unavailable, these shall be included in the
revegetation of the site.
10. The applicant shall explore with Nextel the possibility of having two arrays of antennas, one
above the other, that results in the antennas being mounted more closely to the monopole
than shown on submitted plans for ARC consideration. The total height of the monopole
with the possibly modified array of antennas shall not exceed 60 feet.
On motion of Council Member Romero seconded by Council Member Marx, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Marx, Romero, Vice Mayor Schwartz, and Mayor Settle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Ewan
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of July, 2000.
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