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2010 01 12 PCT C o0�"''� mop City of La Quinta V _ z Planning Commission Agendas are now available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-guinta.org 9 c�`y OF Tt�'9'4 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California JANUARY 12, 2010 7:00 P.M. **NOTE** ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING Beginning Resolution 2010-001 Beginning Minute Motion 2010-001 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call 11. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 8, 2009. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who have' requested the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time. Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. A. Item .................. CONTINUED - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2008-116 Applicant........... City of La Quinta Location............ Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Located at the Southeast Corner of Washington Street and Palm Royale Drive (43-395 Palm Royale Drive) Request ............. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Use of Lighted Play Fields. Action ............... Resolution 2010- B. Item .................. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122 Applicant........... WFI, Inc. for Sprint Location............ 77-865 Avenida Montezuma; Desert Recreation District - La Quinta Community Park Request ............. Consideration to Allow for the Co -Location of Three Panel Antennas, Three Microwave Antennas and One Equipment Cabinet for an Existing Telecommunication Monopalm Tower. Action ................. Resolution 2010- C. Item .................. CONTINUED - 2008 LA QUINTA HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Applicant........... City of La Quinta Location............ City-wide Request ............. Consideration of a Recommendation for Adoption of the Proposed Draft of the 2008 La Quinta Housing Element Update Document. Action ............... Request to Continue to February 9, 2010 meeting. VI. BUSINESS ITEM: A. Item .................. CONSIDERATION TO BECOME A HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING CITY Applicant........... City of La Quinta Location............ City-wide Request ............. Consideration of a Recommendation to Support Adoption by the City Council of the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) City Resolution. Action ............... Minute Motion 2010- VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: Vill. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council meeting of December 15, 2009, by Chairman Alderson and the meeting of January 5, 2010 by Commissioner Barrows. B. Commissioner Quill is scheduled to attend the January 19, 2010, City Council meeting. C. Quarterly Attendance Record IX. DIRECTOR ITEMS: X. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on January 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday, January 12, 2010 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Friday, January 8, 2010. DATED: January 8, 2010 (�/ V CAROLYN�ER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7123, twenty- four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Planning Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a Planning Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00 p.m. meeting. MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA December 8, 2009 7:02 P.M. CALL TO ORDER A. A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Ed Alderson. PRESENT: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen, Principal Planner Wally Nesbit, Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Commissioners Wilkinson/Quill to approve the minutes of November 24, 2009, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Conditional Use Permit 2008-116; a request by Desert Sands Unified School District for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the use of lighted play fields, located in the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Palm Royale Drive (43-395 Palm Royale Drive). Chairman Alderson referred to a letter, from the City of Palm Desert requesting a continuance of this item. P:\Reports - PC\2010\1-12-10\PC MIN_12-08-09_Draft.doc Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report and requested a continuation of this matter to January 12, 2010, to allow more time for the City of Palm Desert to review the project, as well as ample time for the two cities to dialogue. Staff requested the Chairman open the Public Hearing and leave it open to the continued meeting. Chairman Alderson then opened the public hearing. Michelle Rose, 43518 Via Magellan Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (Desert Breezes resident), spoke about her concerns; one of which included the lights being on, and noise from the children playing soccer, until 10:00 p.m. She described the school noises, which ended at 3:00 p.m. and the fact that she then had peace and quiet during the evening. She felt the addition of the evening activities was infringing on the quality of life for the adults that live directly in the vicinity. She suggested a compromise of having the lights on until 8:00 p.m. in the winter; and emphasized there was no need for late lighting in the Summer due to the longer daylight hours. She had an additional concern with the lights interfering with star gazing since she enjoys astronomy and the ;light reflections would interfere with her telescope. She said it was a quality of life issue and asked the City to come to a compromise so that the children could still play soccer and the nearby residents could have their peace and quiet in the evening. Chairman Alderson addressed the continuation of this item and advised Ms. Rose that an updated staff report would be presented at the continued meeting which could possibly mitigate her concerns. He invited her to attend the meeting to hear the results of the mitigated measures and to express any further concerns she might have. Chairman Alderson asked for further public comment and hearing none, left the public hearing open to the continued meeting. He then asked for comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Weber asked if the City of Palm Desert had a Dark Sky Ordinance. Staff could not confirm, but said they would find out. Commissioner Weber said the letter referenced night glare and noise negatively impacting residents, and wanted to know if the Palm Desert City Manager had any kind of a study that noted the impact. Staff said they were unaware of any, but they would be addressing the project in its entirety, including any issues with pole height or any pertinent studies. Staff went on to comment that what was being P;AReport., Pg2010'1-12-10TCMIN .12-0,909 Draft,dec 2 Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 proposed was within La Quinta's allowable decibel limits for those particular hours. Staff was looking forward to meeting with the neighboring city's staff and to discuss any concerns they might have. Commissioner Weber said he was very concerned when a neighboring city made comments about an application having a negative impact to their residents when no study had been provided to reference that. He expressed his concern about the need for additional field space for the youth sports organizations. He also said there was a current overuse of La Quinta's parks and was, in part, due to the utilization of City facilities by neighboring cities. He said those cities had an obligation to find a way to make this work. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Barrows to approve the continuation of Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 to the January 12, 2010 meeting. Unanimously approved. B. Sign Application 2006-1022, Amendment 2; a request by Freehand Sign Company for consideration of a request for a second Sign Program Amendment for the La Quinta Medical Center located at 47- 647 Caleo Bay Drive (east side of Washington Street; north of Avenue 48; south of Lake La Quinta Drive). Assistant Planner Yvonne Franco presented the staff report. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff. Commissioner Quill asked about the . history of this sign program. Discussion followed with an explanation of the sign program, tenant problems with street visibility and the potential of a major medical tenant taking up a majority of the building and their interest in having their name as a focus on the building. Commissioner Weber asked compatibility of the address sign and staff explained it was not disproportionate. Chairman Alderson asked for clarification of sign placement and square foot options. Staff clarified the placement and applicant's request. Commissioner Wilkinson asked about the new tenant's hours. Staff explained the zoning code for hours in this district. "-Repml, Pt"�2010 1 12-10T" MIN ,,,,12-OP, 09 Drak,doc 3 Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 Commissioner Wilkinson asked about the effect of a lit sign on the surrounding properties. Staff explained the use of this type of sign and its effects. Commissioners Quill and Weber commented on the need for better visual examples. Staff acknowledged the comments, provided local examples of this type of signage and offered to provide better visual representation in the future. Chairman Alderson if there was a sign company representative present. Staff said the representative was unable to attend. Chairman Alderson asked if there would be a problem with allowing a continuance to address Commissioners Weber and Quill's concerns and to have a sign company representative in attendance. Commissioner Quill clarified his position on the application and was just addressing the graphic representations. Commissioner Weber concurred. Chairman Alderson suggested future meetings should include sign company representatives. Staff made note of the comment. There being no further questions of the staff, no applicant or public comment, Chairman Alderson closed the public participation portion of the meeting.and opened the matter for Commission discussion. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Quill to approve Minute Motion 2009-009 recommending approval of Sign Application 2006-1022, Amendment No. 2 as submitted. Unanimously approved. C. Continued — 2008 La Quinta Housing Element; a request by the City of La Quinta for consideration of a recommendation for adoption of the proposed draft of the 2008 La Quinta Housing Element Update document. Principal Planner Wally Nesbit presented the staff report on file in the Planning Department which included a request to continue the item to January 12, 2010. A copy of the staff report is on file in the Planning Department. P:: Reports - PCi2010\1-12-10TC MIN,,., 2 08 09_Or h,dec 4 Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions from the Commissioners. There being no questions or comments by the Commissioners, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Weber/Wilkinson to continue this item to the meeting of January 12, 2010. Unanimously approved. VI. BUSINESS ITEMS: None VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: A. Information on the League of California Cities — 2010 Planner's Institute. — March 24 — 26, 2010, Monterey, CA. Planning Director Johnson gave a brief overview of the upcoming conference, and asked Commissioners to advise staff, by month end, if they would be attending. A brief discussion followed regarding funds budgeted for this conference and other training opportunities. General discussion of conference subjects followed. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS: A. Report on City Council Meeting of December 1, 2009, from Commissioner Wilkinson. (A brief summary of the meeting was given.) B. Chairman Alderson noted he was scheduled to report back on the December 15, 2009, Council meeting. IX: DIRECTOR ITEMS: A. Planning Director Johnson alerted the Commission to the fact the Council had requested a Study Session item to consider temporary signs and the Sign Code. If there were any adjustment in the Code it could be brought before the Commission for consideration. B. Staff reminded the Commissioners about the City's Holiday Open House on December 10, 2009. P:,RcpP is F s2010;1-12-10,(`(, MIN ,-12-06O9 Dra`IA)oc 5 Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 C. Staff noted there was nothing scheduled for the December 22, 2009 meeting and it would be cancelled. The Commissioners were then wished a Happy Holiday Season and staff expressed their appreciation for the Commissioners' time and effort this past year. X. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Chairman Alderson/Commissioner Wilkinson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to the next regular meeting to be held on January 12, 2010. This regular meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m. on December 8, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California P::iRk pori:; PC\2.010.1-72-IOTC WN,,,12-OE3 09 Drtaft.doc PH A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 12, 2010 CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2008-1 16 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA OWNER: DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE USE OF LIGHTED PLAY FIELDS LOCATION: COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND PALM ROYALE DRIVE (43-495 PALM ROYALE DRIVE) ZONING: MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES (MC) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES (MC) ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEWED THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSAL IS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15314 (MINOR ADDITIONS TO SCHOOLS) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USE: NORTH: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, MEDITERRA APARTMENTS SOUTH: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL, OFFICE BUILDING, VACANT PROPERTY EAST: MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES, HORIZON SCHOOL WEST: SINGLE AND MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, CITY OF PALM DESERT CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1 /12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 1 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc BACKGROUND: Out of the need for additional recreational space, the City of La Quinta has developed a partnership over the years with Desert Sands Unified School District for the shared use of existing school and city park play field facilities. The La Quinta Middle School Sports Complex on Avenue 50 is the most successful example of this partnership, but the fields currently serve as the only location available for evening baseball, softball, and football practice. The City has also benefited from the shared use of the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School play fields since 2007. The five existing three -quarter -size soccer fields are currently used by the youngest divisions of AYSO youth soccer (ages 5 to 9) on Saturday mornings. The unlit fields are not usable during evening hours, particularly with the early sunset in fall and winter. La Quinta Park is the only facility currently available for evening AYSO soccer practices and games, and has been operating over -capacity. In response to this identified need, the City of La Quinta's 2007 Community Services Master Plan recommended the installation of outdoor lighting at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School play fields in order to provide for expanded hours of operation for youth soccer and relieve some of the burden from La Quinta Park. On September 23, 2008, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request to change the zoning for the existing Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School from Office Commercial to Major Community Facilities. The purpose of the action was to bring the school property into conformance with the appropriate Major Community Facilities zoning designation, which also enables the use of lighted playfields with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. As school districts are granted certain exemptions from local zoning and general plans under California Government Code Section 53094, the school site was approved and developed independent of the City. The City Council approved the change of zone on October 21, 2008. On March 17, 2009, the City Council approved the release of a Request for Proposals to hire an outdoor lighting consultant to assist in the preparation of design plans to serve the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School play fields. Following the review of proposals, the City Council voted to approve a Professional Services Agreement with MRC Engineering on June 16, 2009. Due to a request for continuance from the City of Palm Desert, the Planning Commission voted to continue the public hearing from their meeting held on December 8, 2009. Since that time, staff has met with representatives of the City of Palm Desert to discuss the proposed lighting plans. During the meeting, Palm CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1/12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 2 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc W Desert staff expressed concern with the proposed hours of operations citing that though the proposed use is at a school site, neighboring residents have not anticipated evening field use. Based upon the concern raised, La Quinta staff proposed a modification to the hours of operation from 10:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Following the meeting and further review of the project plans, the City of Palm Desert provided additional written comments (Attachment 1)• The letter identifies that the City appreciates the compromise in hours of operations and that they no longer has concern with noise. However, the letter also suggests consideration be given to using shorter light poles. Since receiving the most recent letter from Palm Desert, staff has asked the lighting designer to consider a 75 foot pole and the potential impacts the reduced pole height would have upon the fields as well as the surrounding properties. This information will be made available to the Planning Commission at the January 12 meeting. PROPOSAL: The City of La Quinta is proposing to construct outdoor lighting to illuminate five, three-quarter sized youth soccer fields at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School (Attachment 2). The City has worked with a lighting consultant to design an optimum outdoor lighting plan that would provide the most appropriate lighting with the least impact on adjacent properties. In order to cover a large functional area with focused illumination, the lighting engineer has recommended a lighting design which incorporates fewer but taller lighting fixtures. As a result, nine lighting fixtures standing at 90 feet in height are being proposed (Attachment 3). This proposed layout places the light fixtures along the perimeter of four of the five three-quarter sized soccer fields so that the open space can be flexible and accommodate other sports field dimensions. Operations As the lighted fields will primarily be used by AYSO youth soccer, evening practices will begin around 4:30 pm with the youngest players being scheduled first and conclude with the older children around 8:30 pm. AYSO youth practices are generally held Mondays through Thursdays. Field lighting will only be used as needed and will be designed to permit authorized staff to turn them on or off as necessary. The lighting will be operated by a central control service which is contacted by telephone. Authorized staff or coaches will contact this control center using their cell phone to deactivate the lights at the conclusion of practice. In the event no call is made, then the lighting would be CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1 /12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 3 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc V programmed to automatically deactivate at 9:00 pm. Use of the lighting would be limited from dusk until 9:00 pm. Neighborhood Meeting Community Services and Planning staff conducted a neighborhood informational workshop at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Monday, November 16`h. Two weeks before the workshop, staff mailed a flier advertising the event to all property owners living within 500 feet of the school site, including residents of Palm Desert. An advertisement for the workshop was also posted in the Desert Sun. Representatives from the City and MRC Engineering attended the event to answer questions and the proposed lighting plans were put on display. One resident attended the workshop, Michelle Rose from the Desert Breezes neighborhood in Palm Desert, who had concerns about potential noise from practices in the evening. ANALYSIS: Light Spill In order to find an optimal lighting design which provided adequate illumination, flexible use of field space, and minimal nuisance, the engineers designed a specially focused lighting system. By using fewer but taller lights, in this case nine light poles standing at 90 feet in height, the light is better focused downward onto the playing surface. This design has the advantage of providing a wider area of illumination and a higher angle of reflectivity from the field surface. With a 90 foot height, the field lights can be pointed at a downward vertical angle. If the lights were lower, they would need to be focused more horizontally across the field, resulting in greater light spill from the lower angle of reflectivity. La Quinta Park has existing lighting fixtures at 80 feet in height for the same purpose. This high downward angle keeps the lights focused on the field and results in less nuisance lighting spillover (Attachment 3, E2.0-2.4). The field lights will consist of 1500 watt metal halide bulbs fitted with full visors. Metal halide is the preferred bulb type because it reveals a wider spectrum of color. Most of the light poles will be mounted with seven luminaries (bulb -fixtures) each, with the exception of two center poles mounted with eleven luminaries, and the eastern -most pole mounted with eight. The special aluminum visors are designed to minimize light spill and glare, keeping the lighting focused onto the playing field (Attachment 3, E1.1-1.2). CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1/12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 4 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc 4 The lighting engineer has provided photometric plans which identify a maximum illumination of 42 foot candles and a minimum of 18 foot candles on the playing surface (Attachment 3, E2.0-2.4). The proposed amount of lighting is considered the minimum necessary to properly illuminate a playing field. The horizontal spill photometric plans (E2.4) identify less than one -tenth of a foot candle worth of illumination along the perimeter of the fields, a lighting level comparable to a full moon (.02 to .01 foot candles). The lighting engineer has also provided vertical property spill photometric plans with cross -elevations of Washington Street (Attachment 3, E2.1-2.3). These plans identify the level of vertical spill across the street at 5, 15, and 20 feet from above sidewalk level. These photometric plans identify a negligible level of vertical spill (up to .2 foot candles) when measured from these three heights above the sidewalk across Washington Street. As previously noted, a copy of the lighting plans has been provided to the City of Palm Desert for their review. La Quinta staff reviewed the lighting plans and found them to be in conformance with both La Quinta's (§9.100.150) and Palm Desert's Outdoor Lighting Ordinances (§24.16). Noise The playfields are currently used by the school during weekdays and AYSO soccer on Saturday mornings, and because Washington Street is a major arterial that consistently generates ambient noise, staff does not anticipate the evening use of the play fields to generate a noticeable increase over the current noise level. Staff has recommended a condition of approval to deactivate the lighting no later than 9:00 pm, an hour before the reduced night time decibel standard in the Noise Ordinance (§9.100.210) takes effect. La Quinta's reduced night time decibel standard is also consistent with the City of Palm Desert's noise ordinance (§9.24) for public institutional land uses. Level of Service The soccer fields at La Quinta Park are burdened with heavy usage and over- crowded play fields, resulting in increased maintenance costs and less time available for practices. By permitting outdoor lighting at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, the City will be providing an additional evening sports practice facility, reducing usage and the number of players at other practice sites, most notably at La Quinta Park. CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1/12/10 -CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 5 of 7 P:\Reports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc 5 Because the Colonel Mitchell Paige School is an existing facility which already holds daytime practice and, because the proposed lighting plan is an optimal design which maximizes flexibility of use while providing adequate lighting with minimal spill, staff supports the findings necessary to approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit subject to the recommended conditions of approval. CEOA: The proposed Conditional Use Permit is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15314 (Minor Additions to Schools), because the project is at an existing school facility that is also currently used for recreational purposes. Public Notice and Agency Review: This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on November 27, 2009. A copy of this request has been sent to all applicable public agencies and City Departments. Letters received by staff regarding the proposed lighting project have been attached with this staff report (Attachment 4). STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010- , approving Conditional Use Permit 2008-1 16, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Prepared by: Andrew J. Mogensen, Al y1'. Principal Planner Attachments: 1 . City of Palm Desert letter 0 2/30/091 2. Aerial Site Plan CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1 /12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 6 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 06-116 CONT Staff Report.doc M 3. Lighting Plans 4. Letters of Public Comment 5. Minutes from the December 8th 2009 PC Hearing CUP 08-116 Planning Commission Staff Report 1/12/10 —CUP to Permit Lighted Play Fields Page 7 of 7 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 08-116\CUP 08-116 CONT Staff Report.doc PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ENABLE THE USE OF OUTDOOR LIGHTED PLAYFIELDS AT THE COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, 43-495 PALM ROYALE DRIVE CASE NO.; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2008-116 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 8`hday of December, 2009, and continued to the 121h day of January, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by the City of La Quinta for a Conditional Use Permit to enable the use of an outdoor playfield lighting at the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School located at 43-495 Palm Royale Drive, the southeast corner of Washington and Palm Royale Drive, more particularly described as: APN: 609-053-001 WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit application has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Department has determined that the proposed Conditional Use Permit is exempt from CEQA review under Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15314 (Minor Additions to Schools), in that the proposed field lighting is a minor addition to an existing school facility; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearings, upon hearings and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: Finding A - The proposed Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan because schools and parks are permitted land uses within the Major Community Facilities land use designation, educational and recreational land uses which may include additional uses such as outdoor lighting. The proposed outdoor lighting is also consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan because the proposed lighting project will further enhance the joint use of an existing recreational facility. As a result, the Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan. �;1 Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Outdoor Field Lighting January 12, 2010 Finding B - The proposed Conditional Use Permit will be compatible with the Major Community Facilities Zoning District because outdoor lighting is identified in the Zoning Ordinance as an approved land use with a Conditional Use Permit. Finding C - Processing of this Conditional Use Permit for the proposed use is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The La Quinta Planning Department has determined that the request is exempt from CEQA under Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15314 (Minor Additions to Schools), because the proposed outdoor lighting is a minor addition to an existing developed school site that is currently used as a joint recreational facility. The proposed outdoor lighting has been designed to be focused within the existing school site and not constitute a nuisance for surrounding property owners. As a result, no further environmental review is required. Finding D - Approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not be a detriment to the public health, safety and general welfare, nor shall it be injurious or incompatible with other properties or uses in the vicinity. The project is located within an existing school site along a major arterial roadway. No physical changes are being proposed other than the installation of the outdoor lighting. The project lighting plans have been designed to minimize nuisance light spill to a negligible level as evidenced by the photometric plans. The project will not result in a substantial change in land use from the property's current use as a school. The project site is currently used for recreational purposes and has existing safety fencing installed around the perimeter. The use of the lighting will serve as a benefit to community health and welfare by providing the public with improved and expanded access at an existing sports and recreational facility. The use of the lighting has been conditioned to cease operations by no later than 9:00 pm, the same time at which a reduced nighttime noise standard takes effect under the City's noise ordinance. The lighting will not contribute to a noticeable increase in noise because the project is located at an existing school and recreational facility located along a major arterial roadway. As a result, the proposed land use is compatible with adjacent land uses and will not have an impact on public health, safety, and welfare. Finding E - Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is consistent with Community Services Master Plan in that the proposed project implements a recommendation of that plan by providing expanded hours of usage at an existing joint -use recreational facility. The proposed project will reduce the burden on other existing recreational facilities by providing expanded hours of operation. M Planning Commission Resolution 2010. Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Outdoor Field Lighting January 12, 2010 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 constitute the Findings of the Planning Commission in this case. 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 as per the staff report and attachments, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 12' day of January, 2010 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ED ALDERSON, Chairman City of La Quinta California ATTEST: LES JOHNSON Planning Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — RECOMMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2008-116 COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL OUTDOOR FIELD LIGHTING JANUARY 12, 2010 OPERATIONS 1. Hours of operation for the field lights shall not extend beyond 9:00 p.m. 2. Field lights shall only be operated as needed and shall promptly be turned off when not in use. 3. The City shall maintain the ability to review or revoke this CUP and set a new public hearing date in order to impose additional conditions to correct issues that may arise. BUILDING PERMITS 4. As issuance of a building permit and inspections are to be arranged through the State Office of the Architect, the City of La Quinta shall be notified and permitted to conduct a courtesy inspection of the lighting prior to final installation. ATTACHMENT #1 CITY OE P 0 [ M DESERT 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEL: 760 346-o6i F FAX: 760 340-0574 info � pel m-desers.00R OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER December 30, 2009 La Quinta Planning Commission City of La Quinta Planning Department 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Re: Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 La Quinta Planning Commissioners: On behalf of the City of Palm Desert, I want to thank you for continuing this item at your last Planning Commission meeting to allow our staff time to work with your staff as well as to notify additional residents in the Desert Breezes community. The City of Palm Desert understands the importance of more recreational facilities for the residents in La Quinta as well as the Coachella Valley. The initial concern was, in part, related to the lack of notification to Palm Desert. As a neighboring city, we want to work together with your staff to address any concerns that our residents or decision makers may have related to this Conditional Use Permit application. The continuance has given our staff time to review the application and plans in more detail, and the ability to meet with your staff. On December 11, 2009, our Planning staff met with Les Johnson, Director of Planning and Edie Hylton, Director of Community Services, to discuss our concerns related to the noticing of our residents, hours of operation, noise, light spill and pole height. Noticing: We understand that notices were sent out to property owners within 500 feet of the project and a neighborhood meeting was held on November 16, 2009. However, we were concerned that there were no comments from the Home Owners Association at Desert Breezes. We contacted the HOA President and Resort Desert Management to inform them of the January 12, 2010, meeting so that they may express any concerns at the meeting. Hours of Operation: Our concern with the use related to hours of operation is due to increased light levels and noise above the present ambient levels during evening hours. Our staff discussed 12 La Quinta Planning Commission December 30, 2009 Page 2 the possibility of reducing the hours in the evening to reduce the impact to residents within the area. Les Johnson and Edie Hylton stated that reducing the time to 9:00 pm instead of 10:00 pm was possible, and we believe this is a good compromise to meet the recreation needs and reduce impact to residents. Noise: The concern related to noise in the previous letter was based on the statement in the staff report that indicated there would be no impact from noise because the school operates in the morning and the fields are used on Saturdays. However, there is no evening use for recreational purposes at the school today, and the proposed CUP will increase ambient noise levels in the evening. The issue is whether or not the noise impacts are significant. Upon further discussion with your staff and considering the restriction of hours of operation by one hour, we believe that the noise impacts are acceptable and will not result in a significant negative impact. Light Spill and Pole Height: The last concern we have is related to the light spill and pole height. The proposed application includes nine 90-foot tall light poles with aluminum spill and guard shields to direct the light onto the fields, eliminating the direct view of the light source from adjacent residents. The photometric light plan submitted by the electrical engineer indicates a 0.00 to 0.05 foot candle light spill beyond the property lines. This is very little to no light spill beyond the property line, and complies with the City of Palm Desert's outdoor lighting requirements. However, Palm Desert has successfully lighted the Hovley Soccer Park and newly constructed Freedom Park with poles that are 75 feet tall. These facilities are located adjacent to residential properties and have been designed to mitigate light spill into the surrounding residents, while minimizing their view of unattractive poles. This application does not identify what the impacts may be from using shorter poles, which may or may not be able to provide the necessary light for the soccer fields with the same light spill from the 90--foot poles. Based on the success of the shorter poles in our installations, we recommend that La Quinta give consideration to a lighting design that employs shorter poles as well. yours, n M. Wohlmuth Manager cc: Tom Genovese, La Quinta City Manager CITY Uf F 0 1 M 0 1 S I P I 13 A 1 1 �CF-i'.ENT t12 �.,. � �, it � ,�r• ti xg,�;r � "� «.,. a Y� 1 ...y7'� F°�Jllx j`fx •±�ry4 r�,. =J� IIkV� '.S + I 'Y'h Y �.• C 11.YF J`-�/-+fi�A' ��'��"+, �. 1 9 �r T•'. S � x•. x � W s a� f y 5 � 1,•i F.� I ij�a� w}� ` e p! • s,��. 5,�,4 ,+ .�.p � �"� O� ?. � ' YZ x - ✓'w� .ter e W 1 m t �. 1 A V 1-F% r2 A• r c. ]IY f v a � A l Alp Y!c +��L'•t�'e'. h a:.- sA `..; p � 1 • i y�.. 'a,T'. 7. 1 1. q/ • i- } zfti '8 M tr 11 COMMUNITY DEV DEFT Fax-213-744-9038 Nov 13 2009 12 23 P..01 ATTACHMENT 4 From: Chapa, Isela L. [mailto:isela.chapa@cvusd.us] Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:37 PM To: Planning WebMail Subject: Lights at Colonel Mitchell Paige Hello, As a Planning Commissioner for my city, I know the importance of Smart Growth and Safe Planning. The desert area is growing and neighboring cities, such as La Quinta have a high population of youth, and a lot has to do with the great neighboring schools. Adding the lights will be a positive step toward our kid's future as it will relieve the problem of overcrowding at the park, game time, vehicles, etc. Sincerely, t ht'l;l i..i h;t tt;1 Your children will become what rna are; w he rvhu( you inutrl them !o he. - David Bly Be Green! Please don't print this E-mail unless you really need to. STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: THE CONTENTS OF THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE INTENDED SOLELY FOR THE ADDRESSEE. THE INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED. THIS TRANSMISSION IS SENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF DELIVERY TO THE INTENDED RECIPIENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS TRANSMISSION IN ERROR, ANY USE, REPRODUCTION, OR DISSEMINATION OF THIS TRANSMISSION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER BY REPLY E- MAIL, SEND A COPY TO AND DELETE THIS MESSAGE AND ITS ATTACHMENTS, IF ANY. C, MAIL.IS COVF'RFD BY I Ili I I F'.CI fiONIC- CUMMUNIC.AI IONti PRIVACY A(`i', 18 USC SS 261 0-2b21 AND IS LEGALI Y PRIVII .C'GL(�. 16 ATTACHMENT # 5 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA December 8, 2009 I. \CALL TO ORDER 7:02 P.M. A. regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning.C.6mmission was called to or at 7.02 p.m. by Chairman Ed Alders PRESENT: Commissioners Barro Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Pla rain Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager DavidawYer, ncipal Planner Andrew Mogensen, Prin pal Planner Wal esbit, Assistant Planner Yvonne F�o, and Executive Secretary Carolyn Walker. II. PUBLIC COMWNT: None III. CONFIR TION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed IV. CO ENT CALENDAR: (t was moved by Commissioners Wilkinson/Quill to approve the minutes of November 24, 2009, as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Conditional Use Permit 2008-116; a request by Desert Sands Unified School. District for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the use of lighted play fields, located in the Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School at the southeast corner of Washington Street and Palm Royale Drive (43-395 Palm Royale Drive). Chairman Alderson referred to a letter, from the City of Palm Desert requesting a continuance of this item. Planning Director Johnson presented the staff report and requested a 17 P:\Reports - PC\2010\1-12-10\PC MIN_12-08-09 Draft.doc Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 2009 continuation of this matter to January 12, 2010, to allow more time for the City of Palm Desert to review the project, as well as ample time for the two cities to dialogue. Staff requested the Chairman open the Public Hearing and leave it open to the continued meeting. Chairman Alderson then opened the public hearing. Michelle Rose, 43518 Via Magellan Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (Desert Breezes resident), spoke about her concerns; one of which included the lights being on, and noise from the children playing soccer, until 10:00 p.m. She described the school noises, which ended at 3:00 p.m. and the fact that she then had peace and quiet during the evening. She felt the addition of the evening activities was infringing on the quality of life for the adults that live directly in the vicinity. She suggested a compromise of having the lights on until 8:00 p.m. in the winter; and emphasized there was no need for late lighting in the Summer due to the longer daylight hours. She had an additional concern with the lights interfering with star gazing since she enjoys astronomy and the light reflections would interfere with her telescope. She said it was a quality of life issue and asked the City to come to a compromise so that the children could still play soccer and the nearby residents could have their peace and quiet in the evening. Chairman Alderson addressed the continuation of this item and advised Ms. Rose that an updated staff report would be presented at the continued meeting which could possibly mitigate her concerns. He invited her to attend the meeting to hear the results of the mitigated measures and to express any further concerns she might have. Chairman Alderson asked for further public comment and hearing none, left the public hearing open to the continued meeting. He then asked for comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Weber asked if the City of Palm Desert had a Dark Sky Ordinance. Staff could not confirm, but said they would find out. Commissioner Weber said the letter referenced night glare and noise negatively impacting residents, and wanted to know if the Palm Desert City Manager had any kind of a study that noted the impact. Staff said they were unaware of any, but they would be addressing the project in its entirety, including any issues with pole height or any pertinent studies. Staff went on to comment that what was being proposed was within La Quinta's allowable decibel limits for those In P.Report; PG2010'1 12-1MP(,MIN_12-0809 Dr)f[Acw Planning Commission Minutes December 8. 2009 particular hours. Staff was looking forward to meeting with the neighboring city's staff and to discuss any concerns they might have. Commissioner Weber said he was very concerned when a neighboring city made comments about an application having a negative impact to their residents when no study had been provided to reference that. He expressed his concern about the need for additional field space for the youth sports organizations. He also said there was a current overuse of La Quinta's parks and was, in part, due to the utilization of City facilities by neighboring cities. He said those cities had an obligation to find a way to make this work. There was no further discussion and it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Quill/Barrows to approve the continuation of Conditional Use Permit 2008-116 to the January 12, 2010 meeting. Unanimously approved. 19 P:AReports-PC12010V1-12-10TC,MIN 12-08-09 arnfi,dor. PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 12, 2010 CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122 APPLICANT: WFI, INC. for SPRINT REQUEST: CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE COLLOCATION OF THREE PANEL ANTENNAS, THREE MICROWAVE ANTENNAS AND ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION MONOPALM TOWER. LOCATION: 77-865 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA; DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK (ATTACHMENT 1) PROPERTY OWNER: DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT (DRD) GENERAL PLAN: PARKS AND RECREATION (P) ZONING: PARKS AND RECREATION (FRI ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: THE LA QUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS PROPOSAL IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), IN THAT THIS IS AN IN -FILL PROJECT SURROUNDED BY URBAN SERVICES AND EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT) SOUTH: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT/CITY MUSEUM) EAST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) (VACANT) WEST: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL/ COVE RESIDENTIAL (VC/RC) (DUPLEXES) BACKGROUND: La Quinta Community Park is a diamond shaped park in the center of the La Quinta Village (Attachment 1). The park occupies 4.71 acres and was established prior to city incorporation. In 2001, Nextel Communications received Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2001-054) approval to establish a sixty (60) foot high monopalm antenna and associated unmanned equipment shelter on the site (Attachment 2). REQLIEST- WFI is requesting to install and co -locate three (3) panel antennas on existing antenna arrays, three (3) microwave antennas, one GPS antenna, and one additional equipment cabinet on the existing monopalm tower on behalf of their client Sprint (Attachment 3). The tower currently has three (3) antenna arrays, with one (1) empty slot per antenna array. The applicant is proposing to place an additional panel antenna in each empty slot, and to suspend three (3) new microwave antennas below each array. Each panel antenna is approximately four (4) feet in length, thirteen 0 3) inches in width and will be painted to match the existing monopalm towers' antennas. The panel antennas are approximately the same dimensions of the three (3) existing panel antennas on each array. Each microwave antenna is twenty-six (26) inches in diameter. The microwave antennas will be suspended below the existing antenna array, with a separation of six (6) inches between the panel antenna and the microwave antenna. The proposed antennas will increase service options in and around this portion of the City (Attachment 4). In addition to the co -location of antennas on the existing tower arrays, the applicant has proposed two improvements to the existing unmanned equipment shelter at the site (Attachment 3, pg. A-1). The applicant has proposed to place an additional GPA antenna to be mounted on the equipment shelter. The applicant has also proposed to place an additional equipment cabinet within the existing equipment shelter. The shelter can accommodate both the GPS antenna and equipment cabinets without a need for re -design or expansion of the facility. ANALYSIS: Chapters 9.170 of the Zoning Code, regulates the use of Communication Towers and Equipment. This section encourages the co -location of antennas on existing towers as a means of limiting the number of new towers within the City. The applicant has met the intent of this code section and has complied with the requirements set forth in this section. 2 The proposed equipment cabinet and GPS antenna will be placed on the existing equipment shelter. The interior of the equipment shelter can accommodate the additional equipment cabinet. There are no aesthetic, visual, or functional impacts caused by the placement of the additional equipment cabinet. The GPS antenna will be placed along the roof -line of the existing equipment shelter (Attachment 3, pg. A-2.1). The GPS antenna will be placed on the equipment shelter similar to the existing GPS antennas on the equipment shelter. GPS antennas are regulated by Section 9.100.070 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The section permits GPS antennas in this zoning district and requires that the antenna be below the roof -line and be painted a matching color to the building. The plans show that the GPS antennas are in compliance with this code section, and staff has added conditions to ensure compliance of the GPS antenna location and building improvements. The proposed panel antenna co -location will not cause a significant or recognizable difference in the appearance of the monopalm tower. The panel antennas are placed on the existing antenna arrays and will not impact the function or aesthetic of the existing tower. The microwave antennas are suspended six (6) inches below the panel antennas. Because the antennas will be attached securely below the existing screening material, it is recommended that further screening of the microwave antennas be established. The applicant has proposed to screen the microwave antennas by placing additional palm fronds on the tower that extend below and beyond the microwave antennas (Attachment 5). The proposed microwave antenna location is a new design and few examples of this design are available. There are concerns that additional palm fronds will not adequately screen the microwave antennas as proposed; therefore, staff has recommended that the applicant place the microwave antennas within the tower's "bulb" (Condition 19). The proposed height for the attachment of the antennas will not cause significant radio frequency (RF) interference with existing and approved telecommunication services. The proposed co -location of antennas will increase service options for customers within this portion of the community. Attachment 4 provides visual representation of how services are expected to increase; green areas show the greatest amount of service improvement, while blue shows area expected to receive marginal service improvements. The existing monopalm tower and equipment building were established in 2001. The appearance of the tower and equipment building has diminished over the years, as the park location offers easy access for vandals. The existing tower's faux bark has peeled near the base and has exposed the tower (Attachment 6). Staff has addressed the tower's condition with the applicant and has placed a condition (Condition 15) to improve the tower's faux palm appearance as part of the proposal to improve the site. Additionally, staff has placed a condition (Condition 16) for the extension of the existing wrought -iron fencing around the equipment building. As conditioned, the wrought -iron fence will extend around the monopalm's base, helping to protect the tower from vandals. The equipment building has also suffered t from vandals, and the building is in need of some improvement (Attachment 7). Staff has added conditions of approval calling for the re -painting and maintenance of the equipment building. Public Notice This request was published in the Desert Sun newspaper on December 27, 2009, and mailed to all affected property owners within 500 feet of site as required by Section 9.200.1 10 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. Public Agency Review A copy of this request has been sent to all applicable public agencies and City Departments on November 20, 2009. All written comments received are on file with the Planning Department. Applicable comments received have been included in the recommended Conditions of Approval. STATEMENT OF MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings to approve this request per Section 9.210.020.F of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code can be made and are contained in the attached Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010- approving Conditional Use Permit 2009-122, for the collocation of three (3) panel antennas, three (3) microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for an existing telecommunication tower for WFI, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. Prepared by: ERIC CEJA, A I stant Planner Attachments: 1. Location 2. Original Approval 3. Improvement Plans (for Commission only) 4. Coverage Map 5. Screening of Microwave Antennas 6. Existing Tower Physical Condition (Photos) 7. Existing Building Physical Condition (Photos) 19 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CO -LOCATION OF THREE PANEL ANTENNAS, THREE MICROWAVE ANTENNAS AND ONE EQUIPMENT CABINET FOR AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION MONO -PALM TOWER AND EQUIPMENT SHELTER CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122 APPLICANT: WFI, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12" day of January, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by WFI, Inc., to allow the collocation of three (3) panel antennas, three (3) microwave antennas and one equipment cabinet for an existing telecommunication monopalm tower and equipment shelter at the La Quinta Community Park, located at 77-865 Avenida Montezuma, in the PR (Parks and Recreation) district, more particularly described as: APN: 773-074-002 WHEREAS, on the 201" day of November, 2009, the Planning Department mailed case file material to all affected agencies for their review and comment, with all written comments received on file with the Planning Department; and WHEREAS, the Planning Department published the public hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 27`" day of December, 2009, for the 12`" day of January, 2010, Planning Commission meeting as prescribed by Section 9.200.110 (Public Notice Procedure) of the Zoning Code, and by mailing a copy of said public hearing notice to all property owners and residents within 500 feet of the site; and WHEREAS, the collocation of three panel antennas and three microwave antennas on an existing telecommunication monopalm tower will minimize adverse visual effects of the antennas and equipment on the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the communication facility will improve telecommunication service options within the City of La Quinta; and 61 Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Conditional Use Permit 2009-122; WFI, Inc. January 12, 2010 WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan: The design and improvements of the proposed collocation on an existing monopalm tower are consistent with La Quinta General Plan (Chapter 7) that requires utilities and communication facilities to blend in with the surrounding improvements and insures residents have access to reliable services such as wireless telephones. The collocation of communication antennas will result in less telecommunication towers being built in the City. Collocation of antennas at this site will have a negligible impact on the surrounding public thoroughfares and land uses. 2. Consistency with the Zoninq Code: The proposed antenna collocation and telecommunication equipment are consistent with current standards of the Zoning Code (Chapter 9.90 and 9.170) in that the potential adverse visual effects have been mitigated. 3. Compliance with CEQA: The antenna collocation and telecommunication equipment have been determined to be exempt from CEQA, under Guidelines Section 15332 (Infill Development), in that the site is fully developed as a community parl that is surrounded by urban infrastructure improvements (e.g., roads, water, sanitation, etc.). 4. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses: The proposed improvements are located on an existing telecommunication tower and the proposed tower and site improvements will be adequately screened from view through the design and location of antennae on the tower. 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 Planning Commission for this Conditional Use Permit; C Planning Commission Resolution 2010- Conditional Use Permit 2009-122; WFI, Inc. January 12, 2010 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2009-122 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 12`h day of January, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ED ALDERSON, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: LES JOHNSON Planning Director City of La Quinta, California 7 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED January 12, 2010 GENERAL 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 council. 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 a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall obtain applicable permits and/or clearances from the following agencies, if applicable or required: • Riverside County Fire Marshall • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Planning Department • Riverside County Environmental Health Department • Public Utilities Commission (PUC) • Federal Communication Commission (FCC) • Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) • Desert Recreation District The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits or clearances from the above listed agencies and departments. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 3. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans). 'N PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED January 12, 2010 4. The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On -Site Non -Commercial Building and Precise Grading Plan (as required by the Building and Safety Department) 1 " = 30' Horizontal Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. 5. Upon completion of construction, and prior to record drawing submittal of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR. can make site visits in support of preparing Record Drawings. However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "As -Built" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. PROPERTY RIGHTS 6. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed installation. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. Pursuant to this condition, the applicant shall comply with the applicable lease agreements entered upon with the City of La Quinta and/or the Desert Recreation District. 9 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED January 12, 2010 UTILITIES 7. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 8. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. PARKING/ACCESS POINTS 9. The applicant shall protect existing hardscape along the proposed Communication equipment building and monopole construction area to include but not limited to garden walls, landscaping, irrigation systems, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement. Restoration to any damaged hardscape shall be to the satisfaction of the City of La Quinta. QUALITY ASSURANCE 10. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the approval of the City Engineer. 11. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed conditions. MAINTENANCE 12. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160, and shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on - site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released from its responsibility by the appropriate public agency. 10 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED January 12, 2010 FEE AND DEPOSITS 13. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits. MISCELLANEOUS 14. All conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit 2001-054 shall remain in effect unless superseded by conditions required as part of this approval. 15. The entire facility shall be brought back into a condition consistent with the approval of Conditional Use Permit 2001-054 including replacement of the faux palm bark material covering the entire tower, replacement of deteriorated palm fronds and painting of the equipment building. 16. The applicant shall paint the existing equipment shelter, including trim, to match adjacent structures and buildings on the site. The applicant shall note the changes to the equipment shelter when applying for a building permit. 17. The applicant shall repair the facade of the existing monopalm tower prior to receiving building permits for the placement of additional antennas on the tower. The repaired facade should match the existing monopalm tower design. 18. The applicant shall extend the existing wrought -iron fencing to surround the base of the existing monopalm tower. The extension shall consist of wrought -iron fencing. The applicant shall paint the existing and extended wrought -iron fencing black. The extension of the fence shall be contained within the applicable lease area for the tower and equipment building structure. 19. The proposed microwave antennas shall be placed primarily within the towers' "bulb". The microwave antennas shall be attached securely to the tower; the face of the antenna may extend through the bulb and shall be painted to match the palm bulb. 11 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2009-122; WFI CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED January 12, 2010 20. The new antennas shall be painted to match the color of the existing antenna array and antennae. 21. The GPS unit to be attached to the existing equipment building shall comply with LQMC Section 9.100.070. 22. The applicant shall install a paver "mow strip" around the wrought -iron fencing. The pavers shall be placed along the outside of the fencing to a minimum depth of eight (8) inches. 23. The applicant shall negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties; an owner generally will negotiate in the order in which requests for information are received, except an owner generally will negotiate with a party who has received an FCC license or permit before doing so with other parties. 24. The entire facility shall be maintained in a condition consistent with the conditions of this approval and, if the facility is not so maintained this approval is subject to revocation or other correcting actions as determined appropriate by the City. 25. 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ATTACHMENT 6 4� ATTACHMENT 7 19 PH C STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: JANUARY 12, 2010 (CONTINUED FROM 12/8/09) CASE NO.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2008-599 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2008-118 REQUEST: 1) RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFICATION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; AND 2) RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN, INCORPORATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA LOCATION: CITY-WIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2008-599 WAS PREPARED FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, INCORPORATING THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, AS AMENDED. BASED UPON THIS ASSESSMENT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT; THEREFORE, THE PLANNING DIRECTOR HAS RECOMMENDED THAT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT BE CERTIFIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AMENDMENT BACKGROUND: On October 13, October 27, and December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission considered staff reports and related materials for the La Quinta Housing Element Update (Attachment 1). Staff presented an overview of the housing element process and the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements, and reviewed comments made on the draft element by the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). At the last meeting of December 8, 2009, the Planning Commission continued further consideration under open public hearing to the regular meeting of January 12, 2010. P:\Reports - PC\2010\1-12-10\PCstaffrpt_HE_01-12-10_cont.doc DECEMBER 8, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION At the December 8 Planning Commission meeting, staff gave a brief update on status of the Housing Element, and the item was continued without discussion on a 5-0 vote. ONGOING HCD CONCERNS A conference call was conducted with HCD, City staff and its consultant, The Planning Center (TPC) on December 21, at which time HCD continued to express concern about adequate capacity and the density assumptions for the land inventory. HCD is essentially stating that the City needs to incorporate minimum densities of 20 units/acre, to be accommodated either as an assumptive average in the land use inventory, or through zoning and land use modifications that specifically require a minimum of 20 units/acre by district. The City and TPC are currently putting together some alternative strategies which may satisfy HCD while maintaining the City's overall land use philosophy. Staff will need to at least obtain a verbal acceptance of the draft element from HCD before presenting a final draft element to the Planning Commission for any formal action. Therefore, staff would like to continue this item to February 9, 2010, in order to allow further discussions with HCD. Staff is hopeful that this will be enough time to resolve HCD's concerns and complete the final document. Otherwise, at the February 9 meeting, staff will recommend the item be removed from the calendar and will re -advertise the public hearing when this item is ready to be brought back to the Planning Commission. :lXd�]JtlJtlq�9�7e��[�7� F Maintain the open public hearing and continue consideration of Environmental Assessment 2008-599 and General Plan Amendment 2008-118, to the Planning Commission meeting of February 9, 2010. Prepared by: Wallace Nesbit Principal Planner P:\Reports - PC\2010\I-12-10\PCstaffrpt_HE_01-12-10_cont.doc 2 MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Direct DATE: January 12, 2010 �>,/ RE: Consideration of Joining the Healthy Eating Activity Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign BACKGROUND AND OVERVI The Healthy Eating Activity Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign is a partnership of the League of California Cities, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the Cities Counties and Schools Partnership. The purpose of the Campaign is to provide training and technical assistance to help city officials adopt policies that improve their communities' physical activity and retail food environments. Included with this report is an information sheet on the HEAL Cities Campaign (Attachment 1). Cities and their residents are facing increased health care costs and diminished quality of life due to the epidemic of obesity. A study from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy identifies the problem specifically for the County of Riverside, 37t" Senate District, and the 801" Assembly District (Attachment 2). City leaders across the country and California are stepping up to help reduce the obesity epidemic by implementing policies to increase opportunities for residents to engage in physical activity and nutritious eating. In 2004, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution to engage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote healthier lifestyles including healthy diet and nutrition and the adoption of a resolution of City design and planning principles that enable citizens of all ages and abilities to undertake exercise. In 2006, the League of California Cities adopted a resolution (Attachment 3) to work together with the Institute for Local Government, as well as Cities, Counties and School Partnership (CCS) to develop a clearinghouse of information that can be used to promote wellness policies and healthier cities. In response to the League resolution the CCS Partnership and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy launched the HEAL Campaign. As part of this campaign, the City of La Quinta has been asked to join the campaign through the adoption of a P:\Reports - PC\2010\1-12-10\HEAL\HEAL Staff Report.doc resolution with language similar to the League's HEAL City resolution. The resolution would include a variety of policy statements addressing health related issues ranging from nutrition standards for food offered at City events to the support of local farming and farmers markets. This topic was recently reviewed by the City's Community Services Commission as many of the policies identified in the League's resolution directly relate to recreation and other service programs and activities administered by the City's Community Services Department. The Community Services Commission ultimately moved to recommend City Council have La Quinta join the HEAL Cities Campaign. PLANNING RELATED POLICIES In addition to the policies related to Community Services, the League resolution language includes policies related to land use and the City's built environment. As such, the resolution is presented to the Planning Commission for its review and consideration in making a recommendation to the City Council. Policies included in the League resolution related to planning and land use include: • Planning for and constructing a built environment that encourages walking, biking and other forms of physical activity; • Zoning to support community gardens; • Connectivity between redevelopment proposals and residential neighborhoods, schools, and retail food outlets; and • Support of community efforts to establish and maintain farmers markets. These policies as well as many other related goals and policies will be discussed and considered for incorporation in the City's upcoming General Plan Update. RECOMMENDATION Planning Commission recommend City Council have La Quinta join the Healthy Eating Activity Living (HEAL) Cities Campaign. Attachments: 1 . HEAL Cities Campaign Information 2. CCPHA Study 3. League of Ca. Cities Resolution 2 PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\HEAL\HEAL Staff Report.doc Cities' Role in Reversing ATTACHMENT 8 I ,the Obesity Epidemic Due to the rapid rise in obesity, today's youth may —for the first time in modern history —live shorter lives than their parents.' Cities and their residents are facing increased health care costs and diminished quality of life due to the epidemic of obesity and overweight. City leaders across California are stepping up to help stem the obesity epidemic in their communities. This fact sheet is intended to help city council members and executive city staff see how municipalities can help reduce obesity and overweight through policies that advance healthy eating and active living. The Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help c officials adopt policies that improve their communi physical activity and retail food environments. Suppo ity ties' ding healthy choices is essential to address the obesity HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING epidemic among Califonia's children and adults, CITIES currently costing the state. more than $22 billion CAMPAIGN annually in healthcare and lost productivity, Obesity and Overweight Cost Cities in Health Care, Preventable Disease, and Lost Productivity California's children are suffering from overweight and its effects. • On average, one in four California youth between the ages of 9 and 16 is overweight; in many California cities, that statistic is one in three • More children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to overweight and obesity previously seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease • Overweight children are far more likely to be obese as adults' California's adults face serious problems from obesity.. • More than half of California's adults are overweight or obese: 23 percent are obese and another 35 percent are overweight' • Obese adults face increased risks for many chronic conditions: diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, stroke, and hypertension° • Each year in California, obesity is directly or indirectly responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of hospitalizations' • In 2000, the annual cost to California —in medical bills, workers compensation and lost productivity — for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity was W billion' The Campaign, funded by Kaiser Permanente and the Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund, is a partnership of the League of California Cities, the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the Cities Counties and Schools Partnership. This fact sheet is one in a series providing background and policy ideas for healthy cities. www.healcitiescampaign.org Low -Income Communities Fare Worst Rates of obesity are highest and have risen most rapidly among people of color and in low-income communities, where choices for healthy eating and physical activity are limited.7 Even after accounting for individual risk factors such as socioeconomic status and racelethnicity, living in a community that has a lot more unhealthy food outlets is associated with significantly higher rates of obesity and diabetes than living in a community with more opportunities to buy healthy food! Cities Have an Important Role in Obesity Prevention Increasingly, policymakers, advocates, and health care providers are recognizing the influence of community factors on health,' including the following: Local access to healthy foods `Safe places to play and be active • Opportunities for people to walk and bike within their neighborhoods City councils can improve the physical activity and food envi- ronments in their cities and contribute to preventing obesity among their employees and residents through: • Internal personnel policies • Land use decisions • Redevelopment priorities • Community and economic development plans In conjunction with leaders from 100 California cities, the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign has developed policy recommendations that could improve the food and physical activity environments in communities, available at www.healcitiescampaign.org. References 1: Olshansky SJ, Passam DJ, Hershow RC, et al. A potential decline in life expectancy in the United States in the 21st century. N Eng J Med. Mar 17 2005;352111):1138-1145, 2. The Growing Epidemic, California Center for Public Health Advocacy, 2005. 3. Prevalence and Trends Data, Califomia-2007, Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved November 14, 2008, from http://apps.nccd.cdc.govlbrfss/clisplay .asp?eat=OB&yr=2007&qkey=44098cstate=CA. 4. Designed for disease: The link between focal food environments and obesity and diabetes, California Center for Public Health Advocacy, PolicyLink, and the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 2008. Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign Go to www.healcitiescampaign.org and let us know what you are doing, or contact the campaign: Charlotte Dickson, Campaign Director Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign cd@PublicHealthAdvocacy.org (510)302-3387 5. Sutocky J. Obesity -related morbidity and mortality: California, 2000-2002. California Department of Health Services Center for Health Statistics, Office of Health Information and Research; 2005. 6. The economic costs o f physical inactivity, obesity, and overweight in California adults: Health rare, workers' compensation and lost productivity. California Department of Health Services and Public Health Institute; 2005. 7, Healthy People 2010: Understanding and improving health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2002. See also Deitel M. The Surgeon -Gen. eral's call to action to prevent an increase in overweight and obesity, Obes Surg. Feb 2002;12(1):3-4. 8. Haan M, Kaplan GA, Camacho T. Poverty and health. Prospective evidence from the Alameda County study. Am J Epidemiol. Jun 1987;125(6):989-998. GI-�t M��i��c•�' Whether your city has'been a leader in combating obesity or this is a new issue for your municipality, you can establish a healthier future for your city and. its residents. Take these three steps and you're on your way to supporting healthy eating and active living. Your city can support the health of its residents and workers through policies that create a healthy eating and active living city. 51 Recognize the Problem u Has your city recognized the importance of addressing the obesity epidemic with policies, resolutions or pro- gram? ❑ YES! Proceed to step two. ❑ NO 1. Learn whether there is a collaborative already working on the issue. If so, designate staff to attend their meetings and report back regularly to the council. 2. Consult with likely city and other partners in addressing the problem, such as other city council members, the community services and human re- sources directors, school board members, planning commissioners, and your public health director. 3. Identify local data to build your case with the council. Many communities have assessed such parameters as walkability, bikeability, and healthy food retail in their communities. Visit www.healcitiescampaign.org to get local data and find others who are addressing the problem. 2 Clarify Your City's Role Has your city stated a vision or adopted a policy to support healthy, active living? ❑ YES! Proceed to step three. ❑ NO The Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign provides training and technical assistance to help city officials adopt policies that improve their communities' physical activity and retail food environments. Supporting LIMEMEMM=J healthy choices is essential to address the obesity HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING epidemic among Califonia's children and adults, Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign by adopting a policy to increase physical activity and access to healthy food for your employees and residents. Visit www.healcitiescampaign.org to see sample resolutions and policies. The Campaign, funded by Kaiser Permanente and the Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund, is a partnership of the League of California Cities, the Califomia Center for Public Health Advocacy, and the Cities Counties and Schools Partnership. This fact sheet is one in a series providing background C I T I E S currently costing the state more than $22 billion and policy ideas for healthy cities. CAMPAIGN annually in healthcare and lost productivity. w .healcitlescampaign.org 3 Consider Healthy Eating Active Living Policy Options Is your city working to increase health and wellness through specific policies? Consider the following policy options: ❑ Update your general plan Establishing goals and policies in your general plan that address the built environment is a power- ful and enduring way to increase resident access to healthy food and routine physical activity. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Land Use for specific ideas and examples of general plan updates from California cities. ❑ Adopt zoning ordinances Adopting zoning ordinances can assure venues for produce sales in underserved neighborhoods, promote walking and biking, and create lively destinations within your city. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Land Use for specific ideas and examples from California cities. ❑ Create incentives to increase the availability of healthy food in all your city neighborhoods Cities have powerful planning and economic development tools that can be directed toward grocery store development, corner store conver- sion, farmers markets and community gardens. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Healthy Food Choices for specific ideas and exam- ples from California cities. The Campaign also has marketing materials for retailers who make healthy choices accessible to customers. The City of Chino sponsors a weekly ceriffled farmers market at City Hall that attracts residents downtown to shop for healthier foods participate In family activities and take In a variety of enter- tainment —from salsa -making contests to dancing and listening to local bands. Allen Rossum of the San Francisco 49ers and Jerry Stackhouse of the Dallas Mavericks lead a group of youth in a 10-minute activity break. Instant Recessl ❑ Address the health of your city workforce Keeping your workforce and their families healthy can increase productivity and decrease chronic disease and its attendant costs. See the HEAL Cities Campaign's Fact Sheet on Employee Wellness for specific ideas and examples from California cities. ❑ Choose one or more areas on which to focus Direct appropriate staff to contact the HEAL Cities Campaign for assistance. BONUS! Get Credit When you register your city's policies with HEAL Cities Campaign, we will provide recognition, including: • The HEAL Cities Campaign logo for your city's website • A tailored press release that we will distribute to local media outlets and the League of California Cities • Recognition at the HEAL Cities Campaign breakfast at the League's Annual Conference • Free HEAL Cities Campaign bumper stickers and eligibility to purchase Campaign promotional materials at cost Join the Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign Go to www.healcitiescampaign.org and let us know what you are doing, or contact the campaign: Charlotte Dickson, Campaign Director Healthy Eating Active Living Cities Campaign cd@PublicI-lealthAdvocacy.org (510)302-3387 THE PROBLEM The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed results of the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test for 5th, 7th and 9" graders. The analysis shows that among all students in the 80th Assembly District: o 33.2% of children were overweight in 2004, up from 31.1% in 2001. o Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. o Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. o Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. INHAtTCAtJIBE DONE To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the following actions: e Institute healthy food and beverage standards in places where children spend time. • Ensure quality physical education for all children. o Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. o Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. o Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. o Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. o Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. NOTE: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the Caliromia Physical Fitness Test data is based on the assessment standards therein. For additional information and references, see CMIA's full report on this study, available at www.publichealthadvocacy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. ® August 2006 CCPHA The California Center For Public Health Advocacy Is a nonpabsan; nonpmft organtzatlon established by the Northern and Southern Cellfbmia Pubic Heats Assoclatlons. Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297.6000 http:/AArww.publichealthadvocacy.org 801h ASSEMBLY DISTRICT http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/members/ State Capitol — (916) 319-2080 The 80th A.D. consists of all of Imperial County and part of Riverside County, including Calexico, Cathedral City, El Centro, Indio and Palm Springs. Manuel Perez (D) represents the 80th District; he was elected for a two-year term in November 2008. Term limit: 2014. D Data source: from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) analysis of the 2001 and 2004 California Physical Fitness TesL For additional Information contact CCPHA at Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA SM17; (530) 297-6000; http:ih~.pubichwkhadw acy.org. Support for this project was provided by a gram from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. 0 August 2005 CCPHA THE PROBLEM The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed results of the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test for 5tn 7" and 91h graders. The analysis shows that among all students in the 37th Senate District: o 28.3% of children were overweight in 2004, up from 26.7% in 2001. o Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. e Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. WHAT C'AN E DONE To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the fc?lowing actions: • Institute healthy food and beverage standards in places where children spend time. o Ensure quality physical education for all children. • Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages to children. • Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. • Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. • Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. e Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. NOTE: The term overweight as used in CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data Is based on the assessment standards therein. For additional information and references, we CCPHA's full report on this study, available at www.publichealthadvocacy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. ® August 2005 CCPHA The California Center for Public Health Advocacy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southern California Public Health Associations. Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 96617 (530) 297-6000 htip:/Avww.publichealthadvocacy.org 0 37th SENATE DISTRICT http://republican.sen.ca.govhveb/37/ State Capitol - (916) 445-5581; District Office - (760) 568-0408 or (909) 653-9502 The 37 ° S.D. consists of part of Riverside County, including Banning, Corona, Hemet, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Perris. John Benoit (R) represents the 37" District; he was elected for a four-year term in November 2008. Term limit: 2016. Amcan-Hmencan 12% 8% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1% 1% Asian 2°/a 8% Filipino 2% 3% Latino 50% 45% Pacific Islander <1% 1% White 33% 33% vtner 1% 1 Data source: from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy (CCPHA) analysis of the 2001 and 2004 California Physical Fitness Test. For additional Information contact CCPHA at Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617; (530) 297-6000: hftp:ltw .publichwhhadv acy.org. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund O August 2005 CCPHA 10 The California Center for Public Health Advocacy analyzed the 2004 California Physical Fitness Test of 5', 7tb and 9m graders. The analysis shows that among students In Riverside County: • 28.0% of children were overweight. • Overweight rates in cities in Riverside County range from 18.0% in Temecula to 37.8% in Coachella. See page 2 for city specific data. • Overweight children face a greater risk of developing many health problems during childhood, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, orthopedic problems and gallstones, as well as low self-esteem, poor body image, and depression. • Overweight children are more likely to be obese as adults, putting them at a much higher risk for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes later in life. • Overweight, obesity and physical inactivity are estimated to cost California $28 billion during 2005 for medical care, worker's compensation, and lost productivity. WHAT CAN BE DONE To address the epidemic of overweight children, state and local leaders must address the conditions in schools and communities that contribute to this crisis and that undermine parents' efforts to protect their children's health. The California Center for Public Health Advocacy recommends the following actions: • Implement healthy food and beverage standards for products sold in schools and other publi c facilities. • Ensure quality physical education for all children in grades K-12. • Eliminate advertising of unhealthy foods and beverages on public property. • Make school recreation facilities available for after-hours use. • Ensure public access to all public facilities that provide physical activity programs. • Provide financial incentives that bring grocery stores and recreation facilities to low-income communities. • Provide safe roadway access for walking and biking. • Require health insurance to cover nutrition counseling and physical activity. NOTES: The tart ovemelght as used In CCPHA's analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data is based on assessment standards described in CCPHA's report, The Growing Ep/demk: Child Overweight Rates on Me Rise in California Assembly Districts, released In August 2005. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. ® CCPHA February 2006 The California Center for Public Health Advocacy Is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southern Calfiamia Pubic Heats Associations. Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297.6000 hftp://wvvw.publichealthadvocacy.org 11 i UversWe County Website: http://www.co.riverside.ca.us Contact the Board of Supervisors: (951) 955-1100 Banning 1,047 27.9 „-. 0t:aurriont � aE�:�"�+ 3.. Cathedral City 1,978 28.0 rrllpy�iW5.!mry . Corona I � 1r' 1 w 7 609 27.0 kSiN_ g'G,. .. 31855/ 1,579 27.3 25.3 Hemet La Quinta 1 565 19.0 Menifee �raLoma, .> 9, x3t ,,gym."3635, Moreno Vaile 8,943 29.8 etas' . jai ,� , .,> :. Norco 1 474 22.8 Perris 3,414 32.2 V'.iverslile'''',.53i<vs. ; r 'ri o WI San Jacinto 1,389 29.6 M :. l eetflaZ44... Thermal 1,654 35.1 Includes only cities and communities with a population of at least 10,000 and a total enrollment of e, 7°, and 9e graders of at least 1,000. The population data are from the 2000 Census; the enrollment data are from the California Department of Education 2003.2004 public school enrollment data. NOTES: The term overweight as used in CCPFWs analysis of the California Physical Fitness Test data Is based on assessment standards described in CCPHA's report, The Growing Epidemic: Child Overweight Rates on the Rise in California Assembly Districts, released in August 2005. Support for this project was provided by a grant from The California Vitamin Cases Consumer Settlement Fund. C CCPHA February 2006 The California Center for Public Health Advocacy Is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established by the Northern and Southern California Pubic Health Assotletions. Post Office Box 2309, Davis CA 95617 (530) 297-6000 http://www.publichealthadvocacy.orf� ATTACHMENT 3 SAMPLE HEALTHY EATING ACTIVE LIVING CITY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in 2004, the League of California Cities adopted an Annual Conference resolution to encourage cities to embrace policies that facilitate activities to promote healthier lifestyles and communities, including healthy diet and nutrition and adoption of city design and planning principles that enable citizens of all ages and abilities to undertake exercise; and WHEREAS, the League of California Cities has a strategic goal to promote and develop safe and healthy cities; and WHEREAS, The California Center for Public Health Advocacy's 2004 California Physical Fitness Test of 1,274 5th, 7thand ^ graders in La Quinta show that 25.3% of the students tested were overweight; and WHEREAS, more children are being diagnosed with diseases linked to overweight and obesity previously seen only in adults, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease; and WHEREAS, more than half of California's adults are overweight or obese; and WHEREAS, overweight children and adults are at greater risk for numerous adverse health consequences, including stroke, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, certain cancers, asthma, low self-esteem, depression and other debilitating diseases; and WHEREAS, obesity shortens the average lifespan by at least four to nine months, and if childhood obesity continues to increase, it could reduce life expectancy by five years over the next several decades;2 and WHEREAS, obesity takes a tremendous toll on the health, productivity of all Californians --in medical bills, workers compensation and lost productivity— for overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity exceeds $41.2 billion a year; and WHEREAS, The United States Surgeon General has issued a call to action to prevent and decrease overweight and obesity,; and The United States Department of Health and Human Services has made reducing the proportion of overweight and obese children and adolescents a key goal;° and WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week for adults, and at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity for children every day;' and WHEREAS, the quality of the built environment, including neighborhood safety, sidewalks, streets, public transportation, restaurant and convenience store density, access to parks, trails and grocery stores, has a significant impact on obesity rates;6 and 13 WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing statistics and considerations, the City of La Quints. commits to do all it can to decrease the rate of obesity and overweight in its communities and is committed to implementing the necessary laws or policies to create healthier work, school, and neighborhood environments conducive to healthier eating and increased physical activity among residents; BE rr RESOLVED that the City of La Quints, will become a Healthy Eating Active Living City; BE Fr FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta will encourage nutrition standards for food offered at city special events, city sponsored meetings, served at city facilities and city concessions, and city programs; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta collaborates with other agencies in the community to provide a number of recreation activities that promote physical activity. City staff will work with other entities such as the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA of the Desert, Desert Recreation District and youth sports associations to encourage sports, play and physical activity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quints will encourage and promote the California Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights that encourages children under the age of 14 to participate in a number of outdoor and cultural experiences. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quints will encourage fitness and wellness programs and facilities and offer Health Education to provide information on nutrition, fitness testing, and health and wellness information for its residents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta General Plan Update will: • Prioritization of capital improvement projects that increase opportunities for physical activity in exiting areas; • Planning for and constructing a built environment that encourages walking, biking and other forms of physical activity; • Policy encouraging establishing regulations to increase opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy foods wherever and whenever possible; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that redevelopment proposals and plans will include: • Zoning to support community gardens; • Capital Improvements Plans that promote walkability and bikeability; • Connectivity between the redevelopment area, and residential neighborhoods and schools and retail food outlets; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to promote employee wellness within the City of La Quints. and to set an example for other businesses, the City of La Quinta pledges to adopt and implement an employee wellness program that will include: • Offer Employee Health Fairs and Health Education Information • Accommodating walking breaks in the Civic Center Campus • Encouraging use of the La Quinta Fitness Center by providing free membership BE rr FURTHER RESOLVED that local farming can improve nutrition, physical activity, community engagement, safety, and economic vitality for a neighborhood and its residents and provide environmental benefits to the community, the City of La Quints. supports efforts to allow local farming to occur at on the undeveloped property of SilverRock until development occurs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of La Quinta pledges to support community efforts to establish and maintain farmers markets, recognizing that farmers markets provide fresh produce to community residents, support small farmers, and build community. 14 ' US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. Rockville: US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General, 2001. Available at: http://surgeongeneml.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_ adolescents.htm. 2 Olshansky JS, Passaro DJ, Hershow RC, et al. "A Potential Decline in Life Expectancy in the United States in the 21st Century." New England Journal ojMedicine, 352: 1138-1145, 2005. 3 The Surgeon General's Call to Action 10 Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity, supra note 1. ° US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Healthy People 2010. Available at: http://www.healthypeople.gov/DocumenVHTMUuih/uih 4.htm. s Centers for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, "Physical Activity for Everyone." Available at www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines. 'KM Booth, MM Pinkston, WS Carlos et al. "Obesity and the Built Environment." Journal of the American Dietetic Association 2005:105:5110-5117. 15 CI C Planning Commission Attendance Tracking July 2009 - December 2009 Ed Alderson Katie Barrows Robert Wilkinson Paul Quill Mark Weber 07/14/09 Present Present Present Present Present 07/28/09 Present Present Present Present Present 08/11/09 No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting 08/25/09 No Meeting No Meeting No Meetinq No Meeting No Meeting 09/08/09 Present Present Present Present Present 09/22/09 Present Present Present Present Present 10/13/09 Present Present Present Present Present 11/10/09 Present Present Present Present Present 11/24/09 Present Present Present Present Present 12/08/09 Present Present Present Present Present 12/22/09 No Meeting No Meetinq No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting 01/12/10 01 /26/10 2/909/10 02/23/10 03/09/10 03/23/10 04/13/10 04/27/010 05/11 /010 05/25/10 06/08/10 06/22/10 Tda 4 lwR" MEMORANDUM TO: Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Les Johnson, Planning Directo DATE: January 12, 2010 �lz) RE: PUBLIC HEARING: CUP 2009-122 DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT 1/12/2010 LETTER The Planning Department is in receipt of a letter, dated January 12, 2010, from the Desert Recreation District. The letter raises three concerns regarding the proposed Conditional Use Permit (CUP 09-122) proposal for collocation of an existing telecommunication facility at the La Quinta Community Park. A copy of this letter is provided as an attachment to this memorandum. The letter indicates that the lease agreement between the Desert Recreation District and Sprint does not address collocation facilities. Staff believes this matter is solely the responsibility of the District and does .not affect the entitlement process of this application. The District's letter also raises concerns with regards to the placement of the GPS antenna and equipment cabinet. Based on the submitted materials by the applicant, the existing equipment building can accommodate both hardware items. The third item raised by the District is vandalism to the existing facilities and the lack of a contact person from Sprint. Staff has placed conditions of approval calling for maintenance and repair to the existing facilities. Staff would like to accommodate the request made by the Desert Recreation District by adding the following language (italics) to Condition 12: Condition 12: The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160, and shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on - site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant shall provide the City and the Desert Recreation District with current contact information for site maintenance. The applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released from its responsibility by the appropriate public agency. PAReports - PC\2010\1-12-10\CUP 09-122 Memo.doc January 12, 2010 Les Johnson, Planning Director City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico i La Quinta, CA 92247 RE: CUP 2009-122 R EC REt,T IOf� ^13- �aG7 JAN 12 % '� City of to Fiornrnq De?ortm ::,i Dear Les: As you know, Desert Recreation District ("District") is the Lessor to Nextel of the property where Sprint proposes co -location pursuant to CUP 2009-122. We have reviewed our lease, the relevant La Quinta ordinances, the staff report and proposed conditions and have the following comments. We know that co - location is favored by the City and are not opposed to Sprint's application assuming that our requirements also have been met. 1. The current lease does NOT provide for co -location. Therefore, it will be amended, the rent increased, the use of easements by Sprint confirmed, and so forth. Although the conditions generally require the District's consent to proceed with a grading or other permit (see condition No. 2) we would like to make this a pre -condition to grant of the CUP. We do not know whether this will require a continuance of this item for that to be worked out but we are available to address that with Nextel and/or Sprint immediately. 2. We are going to physically confirm that the current site can accommodate both the GPS antenna and additional equipment cabinets without impinging on the park use. 3. We have had serious safety and aesthetic problems with the cell site, i.e. trash, electric cords, fencing falling down, graffiti and so forth. We very much appreciate the discussion on the bottom of page 3 of the staff report regarding the cure for these issues, and the corresponding conditions. It took the District almost 6 months to find and contact a representative of Nextel to try to address these concerns. Part of those arose not from vandals but from Nextel's lack of maintenance. Therefore, we would like to add to Condition No. 12 that there be a current contact for the site maintenance provided to the City and District, and that graffiti removal, removal or securing of electrical cables and trash removal be added to those requirements. My Documents\la quinta\Planning Department Letters\ 2010 — 10jan12 — Les Johnson 45-305 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201 • Tel: 760.347.3484 - Fax: 760. 347. 466+. CUP 2009-122 — Nextel Thank you so much for your attention to these matters. As always, we look forward to working with the City. Very truly yours, Stan Ford, General Manager SF/dg My Documents\la quinta\Planning Department 2 Letters\ 2010 — 10jan12 — Les Johnson CUP 2009-122 — Nextel TO TtY' °& 4aQulxfw MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Members VIA: Les Johnson, Planning Director FROM: Edie Hylton, Community Services Directo� DATE: January 12, 2010 SUBJECT: Colonel Paige Lighting As a result of the comments submitted by the City of Palm Desert Planning Department, the Community Services staff requested MRC Engineering, Inc. to reevaluate the illumination study of the light poles for the Colonel Paige fields. As per the MRC Study, 75 foot poles will reduce the foot candle levels and provide less "even" lighting throughout the playfields, the lighting levels for the type of use being planned for this facility remains within the acceptable level (Attachment 1). The Community Services staff recommends that the pole heights can be reduced to 75 feet and remain safe and adequate for practices at this location. MIRK ENGINEERING. INC. Mr. Les Johnson - Planning Director City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA. 92253 Subject: City of Palm Desert December 30, 2009 Letter Concerning Conditional Use Permit 2008.116 Mr. Johnson, Palm Desert I Irvine I San Diego January 11, 2010 1 have reviewed the letter from Mr. John M. Wohlmuth - City Manager, City of Palm Desert regarding his concerns regarding with the "Light Spill and Pole Height" and have the following comments. The lighting systems used to illuminate the soccer field at Freedom Park in Palm Desert utilizes a typical 4 - 60' poles for the soccer field while at the Hovley facility that was designed with 4 - 75' poles per field due to the orientation of those fields. At the Colonial Paige Middle School project, we designed an 8 pole layout with no poles positioned between the 4 fields. By reducing the number of poles and increasing the pole height to 90' we were able to reduce amount of spill light on the West side of the project along Washington Drive while maintaining a good recreational level of illumination with good uniformity. We have prepared a photometric plan using 75' poles and found that the footcandle levels would be about 5 footcandles less and a uniformity that is greater than the 90' pole system. In both options, the horizontal and vertical spill light is very similar because the lighting fixtures on the 75' pole option are aimed a bit higher in order to provide the best illumination. In summary, the 90' pole system provides a higher recreation level of illumination with a much better uniformity across the playing areas while the 75' pole system provides a little less illumination and higher uniformity. In both cases the spill lighting will be similar. I will have both photometric plans available for review. If staff feels that the reduced footcandles and the uniformity are acceptable we can design the project with 75' pole system. Sincerely, 44�— Ralph A. Raya Principal file Professional Engineers 3 Llgnting Consultants 72-880 Red Waring Drive, "suite C-11, Palm Desert, CA 92260 1 o: 760-340-9005 f: 760-340-9100 1 www.mrc-e.com