PCRES 2001-062PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING APPROVING INSTALLATION OF
TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS TO BE
ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING 100 FOOT HIGH
TOWER AT 81600 AVENUE 58
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-059
APPLICANT: SPRINT PCS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8`h day of May, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
allowing installation of telecommunication apparatus located on an existing tower at
81600 Avenue 58, more particularly described as:
APN: 761-720- 021
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta Community Development Department
has determined that this project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA
(CEQA guideline 153011; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings of approval:
1. That the proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan Policy 2-6.3.1 in that the property is
designated Major Community Facility which allows the uses proposed for the
property; and La Quinta General Plan Policy 7-1.4.7 which requires the City to
coordinate with telephone companies to insure comprehensive and
uninterrupted service.
2. That the proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Zoning Code
Approval Standards (9.170.060) for telecommunication equipment placed on
existing towers.
3. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or general welfare in that the public agencies have reviewed the
project for these issues with no significant concerns identified.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-062
CUP 2001-059
May 8, 2001
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above-described Conditional Use Permit request
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 8`" day of May, 2001, by the following vote,
to wit:
YES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, .and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
STEVE BOBBINS, Chairman,
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERI\/~l~N, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-062
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-059
MAY 8, 2001
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this permit.
The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
FIRE MARSHALL
2. Install a Knox pad lock at the manual gates as noted in the review plans.
Padlock shall be readily accessible for opening. Contact the Fire Department for
an application.
MISCELLANEOUS
3. Before any cranes, forklifts, or other aerial equipment are raised, please check
for overhead wires. Please note that California Title 8, Electrical Safety Orders,
specifies the closest distance that non-qualified electrical workers can get to
electrically energized conductors. Non-qualified electrical workers can get no
closer than ten 1101 feet from distribution lines. People operating boom type
lifting or hoisting equipment can get no closer than ten (10) feet from the
distribution lines and no closer than seventeen feet (17) from transmission lines.
If ground excavation is required, even for seemingly benign applications such
as anchoring a tent, please contact Underground Service Alert (USAI. This
service is free of charge provided USA is given at least two 121 working days'
notice. Call toll free at 1-800-227-2600.
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