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6529 Riverside Avenue Suite 115 Riverside, CA 92506 Telephone: (909) 276-8010 FAX (909) 276-8013
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VIA FACSIMILE
February 5, 1999
Ms. Leslie Mouriquarid, Associate Planner
City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
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FEB 0 8 1999
CITY OF LAQUINTA
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RE: VAR 98-031, AirTouch Cellular, Building Mounted Facility, 78-080 Calle Estado
Dear Leslie:
Because the proposed antenna screening will fall below the height limit of the zone, we
wish to withdraw the above referenced variance and request a refund of all unused
fees. Thank you and ,please call me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
gAiLL,S1.7
Jo ph A. Richards
Land Use Consultant for AirTouch Cellular
RICHARDS & WILKES
6529 RIVERSIDE AVENUE, SUITE 115, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92506
909-276-80101 FAX 909-276-8013
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CITY OF LA QUINTA
Pti LANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
» 78-495•CALLE TAMPICO
NOV 0 21998 LA. QUINTA, CA 92253
'V 1 Y O LP ("'RAPVP CATION FOR A VARIANCE
Applicant: AirTouch Cellular by Joe Rich Phone No: 909-276-8010
Case No.:
Date Received:
Address: 6529 Riverside Ave. #115 Riverside, CA. 92506
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Property Owner: Marvin Inestments Daytime Phone No.:
Address: 51-370 Avenida Bermudas La Quinta, CA. 92253
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Description of Request: Variance to height limit in Village Commercial Zone
to accommodate building mounted and screened wireless communication facility.
Purpose of Request: See above
Project Location: 78-080 Calle Estado
Existing Land Use: Office building
Related Cases:
Assessor's Parcel No.: 769-101-016
Existing Zoning: V-C
Legal Description of Property (May be attached):
Justification: State the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including shape, size,
location and surroundings that apply to this property that do not apply to other property
owners in the same zone.
.SEE ATTACHED
State why the ordinance deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
vicinity and under identical zoning classification.
SEE ATTACHED
State why the granting of this variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or zone in which such
property is situated.
SEE ATTACHED
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,Signature of Applicant:
Date: )1-2
Signature of Property Owner(): Date:
(Written authority may be attached)
Date:
IMPORTANT: Any false or misleading information shall be grounds for denying this permit or
variance.
VARIANCE
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Date: wo y/97
Site Name: 7 I.-& u.ito E. Li bvovy
To: City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
#78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Re.: Letter of Authorization
AirTouch Cellular - Communications Facility
I, owner/agent of the below -described property, do hereby appoint AirTouch Cellular my
agent for the purpose of consummating any application necessary to insure their ability to
use the property for which AirTouch Cellular is negotiating a lease for the purpose of
constructing a communications facility. I understand that this application may be denied,
modified or approved with conditions and that such conditions or modifications must be
complied with prior to issuance of building permits.
Property Address: 78080 AMININZEIMMININe C m Ic 1 )�• o
La Quinta, California 92253
APN# 769-101-016-5
By: 1,J — Date: 0t/ J)
(Property Owner)
City of La Quinta
FROM:
City Manager
,---Public Works Department
✓Building & Safety
/Parks & Recreation
✓Fire Marshal
vChamber of Commerce
✓Imperial Irrigation District
Southern California Gas
✓Desert Sands School District
CV Unified School District
Riverside County:
DATE: It- i8-lE'
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Waste Management
_US Postal Service
1--"General Telephone
,/Media One
Sunline Transit
Caltrans (District II)
Agricultural Commission
CV Archaeological Society
BIA - Desert Council
City of Indio/Indian Wells
CV Recreation & Parks
I/Principal Planner - Current
Principal Planner - Advan
i-Kssociate Planner -
Curr. L/lAdvan. ✓
. - Planning Manager
ommunity Development
Director
�C.V.W.D.
Fish & Game - California
'SUS Dept of Fish & Game
Sheriff's Department Planning Department /✓Environmental Health
LA QUINTA CASE NO(S): 11i l \fie e, U se_ Pr vn rt 9 3 N /. G.nc
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: y' G n t e_r7 a s �r d ecrc p fr72 f 40,7
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The City of La Quinta Development Review Committee is conducting an initial environmental study pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project
proponent.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Your comments are requested with respect to:
Physical impacts the project presents on public resources. facilities, and/or services.
2. Recommended conditions: a) that your or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects: b) or should apply
to the project design; c) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible: and
3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoidedthrough
conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful.
Please send your response by De c . v7, L 4 ,s'. You are invited to attend the DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
meeting at La Quinta City Hall:
Date: % 64 Time:
Contact Person: » e-s//' e-
Comments made by: Title: t.
Date: Phone: Agency/Division:
l'3-7 et, c i- ." A /.c-a n d
Title: /4SSt came /✓Qs��er
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR — LA QUINTA CELL SITE
78080 CALLE ESTADO
AirTouch Cellular proposes to install a wireless communication facility (cell site) within
an existing office building at 78080 Calle Estado. The site will consist of the following
elements:
• Telecommunication and electrical equipment located within office space in
the °penthouse" portion of the building;
• Antennas will be mounted on the roof in the northwest corner of the building,
screened from view. 21 cellular, 2 microwave, 3 whip, 1 test mobile, 1 Loran,
and 1 GPS;
RICHARDS MUETING WILKES
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING
CITY OF LA QUINTA A672
ram`.1P 3NNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT I
78-495•CALLE TAMPICO
NOV 0 2 1998 LA. QUINTA, CA 92253 Case No.: ` �%�
Date Received:.
:; MAPPL CATION FOR A VARIANCE
Applicant: AirTouch Cellular by Joe Ricer$€ Phone No: 909-276-8010 •
Address: 6529 Riverside Ave. #115 Riverside, CA. 92506
Property Owner:
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Marvin Inestments
Daytime Phone No.:
Address: 51-370 Avenida Bermudas La Quinta, CA. 92253
(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)
Description of Request: Variance to height limit in Village Commercial Zone
to accommodate building mounted and screened wireless communication facility.
Purpose of Request: See above
Project Location:
78-880 Calle Estado
Assessor's Parcel No.: 769-101-016
Existing Land Use: Office building Existing Zoning: V-C
Related Cases:
Legal Description of Property (May be attached):
Justification: State the exceptional or extraordinary circumstances including shape, size,
location and surroundings that apply to this property that do not apply to other property
owners in the same zone.
SEE ATTAACHED
State why the ordinance deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the
vicinity and under identical zoning classification.
SEE ATTACHED
State why the granting of this variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges
inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity or zone in which such
property is situated.
SEE ATTACHED
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,Signature of Applicant:
0 5c
Date: 101-2--,9f
Signature of Property Owner O: Date:
(Written authority may be attached)
Date:
IMPORTANT: Any false or misleading information shall be grounds for denying this permit or
variance.
VARIANCE
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Date: WoY/9y
Site Name: 7 i_ ek v't til 4 L- i b ►►ov' V
To: City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
#78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Re.: Letter of Authorization
AirTouch Cellular - Communications Facility
I, owner/agent of the below -described property, do hereby appoint AirTouch Cellular my
agent for the purpose of consummating any application necessary to insure their ability to
use the property for which AirTouch Cellular is negotiating a lease for the purpose of
constructing a communications facility. I understand that this application may be denied,
modified or approved with conditions and that such conditions or modifications must be
complied with prior to issuance of building permits.
Property Address:
APN#
78080 ladiiiliteZialiMimaa (1,11t
La Ouinta. California 92253
769-101-016-5
)I*do
By: 't - Date:
(Property Owner)
Otr7( -
City of La Quinta
Community Development Department
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 777-7125 FAX: (760) 777-7155
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APPLICATION FOR USE PERMIT APITOVAL
M5: /100 0
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT applications are reviewed and approved at a public hearing by the Planning
Commission pursuant to Section 9.210.020, of the Zoning Code. The purpose of the review is to ensure that land
uses requiring this Permit which have a moderate -to -significant potential adverse impact on surrounding properties,
residents, or businesses are conditioned or required to mitigate or eliminate such impact.
❑ Check here if requesting amendment
❑ Check here if requesting time extension
d�• + + 4.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Case No. (/ —&J3
Date Recvd. 14-7_
Fee:
Related Apps.:
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APPLICANT AirTouch Cellular by Joe Richards - RMW
(Print)
MAILING ADDRESS 6529 Riverside Ave. #115
Phone No. 909-276-8010
Riverside, CA. 92506
CITY, STATE, ZIP: Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNER (If different): Marvin Investments, Inc.
(Print)
MAILING ADDRESS: 51-370 Avenida Bermudas, Suite 1 Phone No.
CITY, STATE, ZIP: La Quinta, CA. 92253 Fax No.
PROJECT LOCATION: 78-080 Calle Estado
PROPOSED USE AND/OR CONSTRUCTION (including operational information): Wireless
Communication Facility (see attached)
A 13\fonn.418 Final 9/29/97
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (LOT & TRACT OR.A.P.N.): 769-101-016
MINIMUM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
❑ Development plans (see separate plan submittal requirements sheet).
❑ A completed Environmental Information form with required fee, unless categorically exempted by the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, or previously assessed.
❑ A public hearing notification package containing Assessors map pages marking the subject property and all
parcels within a 500 foot radius of the subject property; a typed list of the parcel owners within the 500 foot
radius, which has been certified by a title company, architect, or engineer; and three (3) sets of typed, self-
adhesive, addressed labels for the above parcel owners.
O Filing fee for Conditional Use Permit. If filing multiple applications, the most expensive application will be.
charged full fee, with remaining related applications discounted 50% for each. This discount does not apply
to Environmental Information form.
O Special studies as determined by the Community Development Director.
NAME OF APPLICANT
Joseph Richards for Airtouch Cellular
(Please Print)
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
DATE )/-.2-'�'
NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER
(Please Print)
SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S)
IF NOT SAME AS APPLICANT: DATE
DATE
(.Separate written authority by owner .to submit application may be provided)
NOTE: FALSE OR MISLEADING INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE
GROUNDS FOR DENYING APPLICATION.
A 13\fonn.418 Final 9/29/97
NEW 11VAC EQUIPMENT AT tX 1tR1OR
EQUIPMENT WELL, RAT CONDENSATION •
LINES TO KITCHENETTE.SMK BELOW • 2NDFLOOR
EXISTING 1/2' PLYWOOD TO REMAIN
WITH NEW 3/4', THICK STRICT. I
PLYUD. LAYER OVER EXIST. (VINYL TILE FINISH)
EXISTING ROOF JOISTS
• 24' 0/C
EXISTING ROOF TRUSSES
EXISTING CEILING JOISTS.
• 24' 0/C B'-0' ApV. FIN. FLR W/
NEW 5/8' TYPE 'X GYP BD. OV.
EXIST. 2x STUDS • 16' 0/C W/ •
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PENTHOUSE
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TO BE REMOVED 4-REPLACED
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EXISTING BEAM
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EXISTING ROOF TRUSSES
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VERIFY SIZE IN FIELD
EXISTING i40' GLB. BEAM
VERIFY SIZE IN FIELD
LEASE AREA FLOOR FRAMINGPLAN
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
REPLACE EXISTING 30' WIDE DOOR
WITH NEW 3'-0' x 6'-8' DOOR W/ LOCK FOR AIRTOUCH
AT EXISTING DOORWAY
PROVIDE NEW 24' 5Q
'WAVEGUIDE' CABLE PORT
FOR COAX ACCESS TO ANTENNAS
PROPOSED AIRTOUCH
EQUIPMENT CABINETS
EXISTING FALSE WINDOWS
AT PENTHOUSE
LEASE AREA FLOOR PLAN
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EXISTING PARAPETS
PROVIDE NEW 24' 50.
'WAVE -GUIDE' COAX CABLE
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AT CORNER OF PENTHOUSE
COAX CABLES' TO BE
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MTD.. U4ISTRUT WITHIN
NEW SCREENED -AREA 4
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EXISTING ROOF WITH
SPANISH TILE FINISH AVER
AIRTOUCH LEASE AREA.
WITHIN EXIST. PENTHOUSE
ROOF PLAN
PROPOSED AIRTOUCH GNTET1A5
BEHIND NEW SCREEN MONIED'.
ABOVE EXISTING PARAPETS
I TOP OF STRUCTURE.
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rI" TOP PL ATE LM_
rTOP OF PARAPET
Top OF PARAPET
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WEST ELEV.A..TION
PROPOSED AIRTCOCI ANTENNAS
BEHIND NEW SCREEN: MOUNTED
ABOVE EXI5TNG PARAPETS
•
TOP OF STRUCTURE .
31.-0'
�O'LER TOP PLATE LINE _
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UPPER LEVEL FLOOR LINE_ - _ _ _ —
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FINISH GRADE LINE
NORTH ELEVATION
2NQ FLOOR
BALCONI:
BELOW .
EXISTING A)C
• UNITS AT ROOFTOP
(2) NEW H/AC EQUIPMENT
UNITS ROOFTOP
NEW OSHAAPPROVED,
ROOF ACCESS LADDER
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PAINT •TOMATCH.BUILDING"
SCALE 1/8"=1'-0"
SCAL(: 1/8"=1'-0"
Pi R O J E: C T L N I" 0, `. R M
Applicant:
AIRTOUCH CEI.LUTAR
(LOSS.ANGELES SMSA ,LIMITED .PARTNERSHIP)
NETWORK ENGINEERING
3:PARK ,PLAZA, 7TH
_.IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92713-9707
:Property. Owner:
OWNER: -WELLS !WAN
(760) 7.71=2567
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: N/A
Site Description:
INTERIOR. EOui4MENT LEASE AREA PATH
SCREENED ANTENNAS AT ROOF'
AlrtoUCh (t:
GERALO DOAKS SITE DEVELOPMENT MGR.
PHONE: (714)24 ,7223
ERNIE COURTER"-'ARCH./CONST. MGR.
PHONE..(714)222-7656
Owner 'Contact:
MARVIN- INVESTMENTS INC.
510370 AVENIDA BERMUNDAS,.SUITE 1
LA ()UINTA, CA'..92253
(760) 771-2567
Site Address:
78080 CALLE ESTA.CO
LA OUINTA,.CALIFORNIA 92253
VICINITY MAP
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PROJECT D E S;C RI PTI ON
AIRTOUCIE CELLULAR: IS SUBMITTING FOR A'CUP .PERMIT FOR A LEASE AREA WITHIN, AN. .,
EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT CABINETS, AND "
INSTALLATION OF SCREENED ANTENNAS. ON THE ROOFTOP: WITH (21). CELLULAR.
ANTENNAS, (2) MICROWAVE DISHES,(3) WHIP ANTENNAS,' ;(1) LORAN ANTENNA, (I) GPS
ANTENNA, AND (1) MOBILE TEST. ANTENNA ThE CELLULAR ANTENNA ARRAYS WILL ALLOW
FOR WIRELESS INTERCONNECTS WITH •OTHER. COMMUNICATION' FACILITIES- IN RIVERSIDE; .
C0UN1Y, AND ALLOW FOR AN INDEPENDENT: COMMUNICATION NETWORK `WHICH CAN ..
CONTINUE TO FUNCTION IF' ELECTRICAL SERVICE 4S 'DISCONTINUED: DURING AN EMERGENCY •
SITUATION AND/OR NATURAL ° DISASTER. THIS. FACILITY., WILL- ENHANCE. THE. GENERAL '
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELF.ARELOF..THE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING CITIES BY PROVIDING
MORE. RELIABLE. CELLULAR COMMUNICATION. AT. THIS LOCATION_'.
•
NOT
ES
1. THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DIRECTIONAL. :CELLULAR
ANTENNAS 10 BE•LOCATED:0N THE EXISTING ROOF TOP., IS (21)
2. THE-MAXIMUM�NUMBER OF"GPSANTENNAS IS'(1).'
3. MOBILE ANTENNAS IS (1). '.. .
4.MICROWAVEDISHES IS (2)
5.WHIP ANTENNAS IS (3)
6. THE SIZE, HEIGHT, DIRECTION. AND LOCATION OF ANTENNAS
SHALL BE ADJUSTED TO MEET: 'SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AS NEEDED.
7. ALL ITEMS, WHETHER EXISTING OR NEW, WHICH ARE WITHIN THE:
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR LEASE AREA ARE TO BE, APPROVED.
EXHIBir'-
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Geodetic Coordinates: Basis of Bearing:
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
NOT FOR USE OR DISCLOSURE OUTSIDE MRTOUCH CELLULAR EXCEPI UNDER WRITTEN ACYEEMENT
2060 N: TUSTIN AVE.. STE. 8
SANTA ANA, CA 92705
714 542-7500
FAX: 714 542-7515
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