PCRES 2001-106PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001- 106
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVING
INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION
APPARATUS TO BE ATTACHED TO A NEW 120
FOOT HIGH TOWER AT 81600 AVENUE 58
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-062
APPLICANT: AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28' day of August, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing at the request
of AT&T wireless Services to consider allowing installation of telecommunication
apparatus located on a new 120' tower at 81600 Avenue 58, more particularly
described as:
APN: 761-720- 021
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of the "Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended under City Council Resolution No. 83-68 in that the Community
Development Department has prepared an Initial Study (EA 2001-427) and has
determined that the proposed Conditional Use Permit will not have a significant
impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts
should be filed; 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 (9.170.070) for telecommunication equipment placed on
new towers.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-106
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August 28, 2001
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.
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
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 28"' day of August, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
YES: Commissioners, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JAf QUEXABELS, Chairman,
tv of Va Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JFP HERM/IN, Community Development Director
Ry of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-106
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-062
AUGUST 28, 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 Conditional
Use Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
This indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant
shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
• Public Works Department
• Community Development Department
• Fire Marshal
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• Federal Communications Commission
• Federal Aviation Administration
FIRE MARSHALL
3. Install a portable fire extinguisher (minimum 2A10BC) inside the unmanned
equipment building. Prior to issuance of a building permit, final construction
plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval.
4. 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.
5. The applicant shall pat all deposits and fees required by the City for plan
checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fees amounts shall be
those in effect when the applicant makes application for the plan checks,
permits, and inspections.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-106
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-062
AUGUST 28, 2001
6. The applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department a check
payable to the County of Riverside for $78.O0 for recording the Environmental
Assessment.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. 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 (10) 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.
8. If ground excavation is required, even for seemingly benign applications such
as anchoring a tent, please contact Underground Service Alert (USA)• This
service is free of charge provided USA is given at least two (2) working days'
notice. Call toll free at 1-800-227-2600.
9. The tower and all attached equipment shall be painted "putty" (very light
brown) to mask the visual impact.
10. The applicant shall agree to allow for future joint use and/or co -location of other
telecommunication facilities at this site; and the applicant shall work with
Imperial Irrigation District to establish a written policy allowing future joint use
and/or co -location of other telecommunication facilities at this site.
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