MUP 2021-0022 Tampico (Calle) 78150 Improv to T-Mobile Telecommunication Facility (01.27.2022)
January 27, 2022
Raquel Nemeth
Coastal Business Group
24310 Moulton Pkwy Suite O #1009
Laguna Hills, CA 92637
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2021-0022: 78-150 CALLE TAMPICO
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
Dear Ms. Nemeth:
The Design and Development Department has approved your request to install (1) new mw
dish, install (1) new ODU, (1) new coax, and associated equipment, at an existing
telecommunication facility located at 78-150 Calle Tampico. Approval of this application is
subject to the attached exhibits for the Minor Use Permit and the following Findings and
Conditions of Approval:
FINDINGS
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed equipment at the existing
telecommunication facility are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of
the General Plan, in that the proposed equipment is intended to enhance community
access to quality wireless communication services.
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the new equipment for an existing telecommunication
facility will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety
and general welfare.
3. The proposed new equipment at the existing telecommunication facility will not create
new adverse visual impacts. No change to the height of the antenna location or
general configuration is proposed. The associated equipment will be placed entirely
within existing equipment cabinet.
4. The proposed new antennas and equipment is designed to facilitate continued
function of the existing antenna array, without modifying the height or other pre-
existing conditions to maintain the service provider’s objectives for coverage within
this portion of the community.
5. The proposed new and replacement equipment is necessary to improve community
access to wireless services.
CONDITIONS
1. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the
City of La Quinta (the “City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, or
litigation arising out of the City’s approval of this project. This indemnification shall
include any award toward attorney’s fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right
to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion. The City of La Quinta shall promptly
notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in
the defense.
2. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of La Quinta Municipal Code Section
9.170 “Wireless Telecommunication Facilities”.
3. The applicant shall comply with any applicable provisions contained in Conditions of
Approval for Conditional Use Permit 1996-025, MUP 2017-0023, MUP2019-0006, and
MUP2020-0007.
4. The applicant is permitted to install and remove the equipment identified on the scope
of work on the approved and attached plans for MUP2021-0022. All new and
replacement equipment shall be painted to match the color on the array. Applicant is
also permitted to install all other related equipment within existing equipment
cabinets located in the lease area.
5. The applicant shall obtain all necessary building permits from the City’s Building
Division and is responsible for meeting all applicable plan check submittal
requirements. Plans submitted for building permit plan check shall include an
accurate vicinity map.
This decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission by any party who submits the
necessary paperwork and filing fee of $1,526.00 to this office within 15 days of the date of
approval of this permit. Should you have any questions please contact me at (760) 777-
7086.
Sincerely,
Sijifredo Fernandez
Associate Planner
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