MUP 2017-0021 Sprint Monopalm Fire Station 32 (12.18.2017)
78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
December 18, 2017
Mr. Michael Tucker
Sprint
200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite 1700
Irvine, CA 92618
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2017-0021: 78136 Frances Hack Lane
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
Dear Mr. Tucker:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to
remove 3 panel antennas and install 3 new 800/2500 MHz Panel Antennas, 6 new 800
MHz RRH’s and associated equipment in an existing shelter at a telecommunication
facility located at 78136 Frances Hack Lane. 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 2009-127.
4. The applicant is permitted to install the following on the existing tower array:
(3) new 800/2500 Panel Antennas, (6) new 800 MHz RRH’s on an existing tower
and install associated equipment in an existing shelter, as identified on the
approved plans for MUP2017-0021. 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 $1,505.00 to this office within 15 days of the
date of approval of this permit. Should you have any questions please contact me at
(760) 777-7062.
Sincerely,
GABRIEL PEREZ
Planning Manager