PCRES 2001-127PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 68'
HIGH MONOPALM COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AND
RELATED GROUND MOUNTED EQUIPMENT WITHIN PHASE
#2 OF STORAGE USA LOCATED AT 46-600 ADAMS
STREET
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-063
APPLICANT: SPRINT PCS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the gth day of October, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the request
of Sprint PCS, to consider a 68-foot high wireless radio communication antenna and
related ground mounted electrical equipment cabinets and wall enclosure for placement
within Storage USA, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number: 649-020-054
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following findings to justify approval of said Conditional Use
Permit:
1. The design and improvements of the proposed monopalm are consistent with
La Quinta General Plan Policy 7-1.4.10 that requires utilities and communication
facilities to blend in with the desert environment and surrounding
improvements.
2. The proposed monopalm communication antenna is consistent with current
standards of the Zoning Code (Section 9.170.010, Commercial Communications
Towers) in that potential adverse visual effects have been mitigated by design
of the palm tree appearance of the structure. Ground mounted mechanical
equipment will not be visible from outside the development.
3. The proposed monopalm communication antenna is consistent with surrounding
commercial land uses and an appropriate use for the CP Zoning District.
4. The installation of the monopalm antenna and related equipment is exempt from
environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
5. The design of the monopalm communication antenna is not likely to cause
serious public health problems, or adversely impact the general public welfare
or safety, in that public agencies have reviewed the project and found no
significant concerns. It has also been determined that the height of the
monopalm antenna will not obstruct air travel based on FAA regulations.
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6. The design of the monopalm communication antenna is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage, or substantially, and unavoidable injure fish
or wildlife, or their habitat, in that urban improvements such as buildings and
landscaping exist at the site to buffer this new improvement. Furthermore, this
area is protected from regional stormwater flows by the C.V. Stormwater
Channel.
7. The existing RV parking lot is sufficient in size to allow for two parking spaces
for monopalm maintenance.
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
said Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Conditional Use Permit, 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 9th day of October, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
for
ES ABFL5, Chairman
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-127
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-063, SPRINT PCS
OCTOBER 9, 2001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of an improvement or building permit, the applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies, or
departments:
• Community Development Department
• Building and Safety Department
• Riverside County Fire Department
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
• Federal Aeronautical Association (FAA)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
3. Development of this site shall be in substantial conformance with Exhibits
approved and contained in the file for Conditional Use Permit 2001-063, unless
amended by the following conditions.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
4. The applicant shall pay all deposits and fees required by the City for plan
checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee 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 No. 2001-127
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Conditional Use Permit 2001-063, Sprint PCS
October 9, 2001
FIRE DEPARTMENT
5. Prior to building permit issuance, final construction plans shall be submitted to
the Fire Department for review and approval.
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
6. Before any cranes, forklifts, or other aerial equipment are raised, please check
for overhead wires pursuant to the provisions of California Title 8 (Electrical
Safety Orders). Non -qualified electrical workers can get no closer than 6 feet
from IID distribution lines and no closer than 10 feet from transmission lines.
People operating boom type lifting or hoisting equipment can get no closer than
10 feet from IID distribution lines and not closer than 17 feet from transmission
lines.
7. 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 working days'
notice (800-227-2600).
MISCELLANEOUS
8. A minimum of two 40 foot tall palm trees shall be planted in close proximity to
the monopalm communication tower and vines shall be espalier on the outside
of the security walls in 15-foot increments. An automatic timer irrigation
system is required.
9. Palm trees shall be maintained and replaced if they die.
10. Heavy gauge, opaque metal gates shall be installed. Chain link fencing is not
allowed.
11. The applicant shall agree to allow for future joint use and/or co -location of other
telecommunication facilities at this site.
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