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REsoLuTION NO. 1539
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
CUP 96-006, VARIANCE NO. V 96.002 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. ADR 96-010 FOR AN UNMANNED CELLULAR FACILITY
WITH A FIFTY (50) FOOT HIGH MONOPOLE ANTENNAE SUPPORT AT
141 W.LIVEOAKAYENUE.
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WHEREAS, on June 28, 1996, applications were filed by Rudy Figueroa of JM
Consulting Group, Inc. for Cox California PCS, Inc. for an unmanned cellular facility with a fifty
(50) foot high monopole antennae support, Development Services Department Case Nos. CUP
96-006, V 96-002 and ADR 96-0 I 0, to he .located in the southeast corner of a commercially
zoned property that is commonly known as 141 W. Live Oak Avenue, and more particularly
described in.Exhibit "A".
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held 011 August 13, 1996, at which time all interested
persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
HEREBY RESOL YES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the factual data submitted by the Development Serviccs
Department in the attached report is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
A. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are
appropriate and that the project will have 'nosignificant effect upon the environment within the
meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and, when considering the project
as a whole, there was no evidence before the CitY that the proposed project would have any
potentially adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends, and
therefore, a Negative Declaration was approved.
B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for whiCh a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
C. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accomlllodate
said use, and all yards,spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features
required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighhorhood.
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D. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to
carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
E. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable
to the property involved, or, to the intended use of the property, that do. not apply generally to the
property or class of use in the same zone or vicinity.
F. That the Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right ofthe applicant possessed by other property in the same zone and vicinity.
G. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance will not be
detrimental to the public health or welfare, nor. injurious to the property or improvements in such
zone or vicinity in which the property is located.
H. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit and Variance will not adversely
affect the comprehensive general plan.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing .reasons this Commission grants a Conditional
Use Permit, Variance and Architectural Design Review for an unmanned cellular facility with a
fifty (50) foot high monopole antennae support upon the following conditions:
A.TIle cellular facility and the site shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent
with the plans and materials submitted and approved for CUP 96-006, V 96-002 and
ADR 96-010.
B. The final plans shall be subject to review and approval prior to securing permits by
the Development Services Department.
C. The cellular equipment, monopole and antennae shall be painted a light sand color.
D. All local code requirements regarding accessibilitY, fire protection, occupancy, and
safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department.
E. Approval of CUP 96-006, V 96~002and ADR 96-0 I 0 shall not take effect until the
owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Offices indicating awareness
and acceptance of the conditions of approval.
F. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to completion and operation
of the cellular facility. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditIons of CUP 96-006,
V 96-002 and ADR 96-0 I 0 shall constitute grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation
of any approvals which could result in cessation of operation and removal of the. cellular facility.
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SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions of approval contained in this
Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of August 13,1996 by the following vote:
A YES: Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter and
Kovacic
NOES: None
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall
cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1539 was adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of August, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Murphy,
Sleeter and Kovacic
None
Commissioner Bell
A TIEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXlllBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF
THECOMMERC~LYZONEDPROPERTY
AT 141 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
Parcel I:
The West 185.48 feet of the East 768.00 feet of Lot 68 of Santa Anita Colony, in the City
of Arcadia, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded ill
Book 42 Page 87 of Miscellaneous Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said
County.
Except therefrom that portion included within the lines of the 80 foot strip of land
condemned for flood control purposes by final decree entered in Case No. 519554 of the
Superior Court of the State of California, in and for the County of Los Angeles, as
described in Certificate of Tide No. TV-61158 on file in the Office of the Registrar of
Titles of Said County.
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Parcel 2:
That portion of the easterly 582.52. feet of Lot 68 in Santa Anita Colony, as shown on
Map recorded in Book 42 Page 87 of Miscellaneous Records, in the Office of the County
Recorder of Said County, lying within the following described boundaries:
Beginning at the intersection of the westerly line of said easterly 582.52 feet on said lot
and the northerly fine of Live Oak Avenue, 100 feet wide, as shown on map of
Tract 13935 recorded in Book 285 Pages 13 and 14 of Maps, in the Office of the County
Recorder of Said County, thence along said northerly line North 79056'16" East 26.09
feet to the westerly side of that strip ofland, 80 feet wide, described in "Parcel No.. 123 in
final judgment had in Superior Court Case No. 519554, recorded in Book 25990 Page
156, Official Records; in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County; thence along
said westerly fine North 9057'51" West 166.89 feet to said westerly line of said easterly
582.52 feet of said lot; thence southerly along said last mentioned westerly line 168.96
feet to the point of beginning.
Except therefrom 25 percent of all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in and under
said land without right of surface entry, as to Parcels I and 2, as reserved by Reuben V.
Senior, who acquired title as Reuben Valentine Senior, and Mildred S. Coates, Trustee
under the will of Fanny L. Senior, deceased, by deed recorded December 31, 1974 as
instrument no. 418.
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EXlllBIT' "A"
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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August 13, 1996
TO:
Chairman and Members of the Arcadia Planning Commission
FROM:
Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: John Halminski, Assistant Planner ~
SUBJECT:
CUP 96-006& V 96-002 & ADR96-01O
An unmanned cellular facility with a 50 foot high.monopole antennae support.
SUMMARY
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The subject applications were submitted.by JM Consulting Group, Inc., on behalf of Cox California
PCS, Inc., to place and maintain an unmanned cellular facility with a 50 foot high monopole
antennae support 'at 141 W. Live Oak Avenue. The Development Services Department is
recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions that are outlined in this staff
report.
GENERAL INFORMA nON
APPLICANT:
JM Consulting. Group, Inc., on behalf of Cox California PCS. Inc.
LOCATION:
141 W.LiveOakAvenue
REQUEST:
A Conditional Use Permit for an unmanned wireless (cellular)
telecommunications facility with a related height variance for a 50' -0" high
monopole antennae. and architectural design revii;lw.
LOT AREA:
Approximately 65,591 square feet (1.43 acres)
FRONTAGE:
161 feet along Las Tunas Drive and 213 feet along. Live Oak A venue.
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site:is currently developed with a mixed use retail center and muffier shop,
and is zoned C-2.
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GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial
SURROUNDING LAND USES &. ZONING:
North: Mixed commercial; zoned CoO and single-family residential; zoned R-I.
South: Mixed commercial and Light Industrial; zoned C.M.
East: Mixed commercial; zoned CoM.
West: Mixed commercial; zoned.C-2.
PROPOSAL &. ANAL ysrs
Communicaiions equipment facilities are permitted in any zone with an approved Conditional Use
Permit (Sec. 9275.1.11), and are considered appropriate installations in commercial..manutacturing
areas.
The proposed location for the new telecommunications facility would be within an unused 450 sq.ft.
area that is between an existing dog. grooming business and muffler shop, as shown on the submitted
site plan. The immediate area is zoned C-2 and C.M and is predominately developed with
commercial uses
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The propose facility would consist of cellular telephone equipment and 50'-0" high monopole
antenna installation. A similar facility was approved for a location at 35 W. St Joseph Street.
Attached isa letter explaining the selected locations for all proposed and existing sites.
Site Selection
The need for a cellular installation is determined by the amount of cellular activity in an area and [he
distance between other network installations. Signal range and quality are the determining factors in
selecting a site. The applicant has advised staff that the proposed installation i$ necessary for an
adequate signal to be provided in this area.
The effective range of the proposed site is south to Ramona Boulevard and east to Peck Road; the
west boundary. range for this site is Baldwin Avenue, which is also partially covered by the St.
Joseph site.
In selecting a'location for a new installation, the applicant conducted a study to establish a "Search
Ring" within which the installation must be located. For the best results, the installation would be at
the center of the Search Ring. For practical purposes, the proposed installation is not at the center of
the Search Ring because only commercial and industrial sites were considered to minimize impacts
upon adjacent properties. .
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CUP 96-006N 96-002/ADR 96-010
August 13. 1996
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Height Variance .
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The C-2 zone allows for an overall building height of 40 feet. The maximum structural height is 40
feet (Sec. 9263.2.1) and an additional 10 feet is allowed for mechanical equipment and tacilities
(Sec. 9263.6.2).
It is always the applicant's first choice to install the antennae on an existing building of adequate
height, however, no such building was located within the established Search Ring. Therefore. a
monopole has been proposed, and the requested height of 50 teet should assure that reception and
transmission will not be 'blocked by existing or future developments.
Site Improvement.~ & Architectural Design Review
The cellular equipment will be placed ona 450 square foot concrete pad approximately 10'-0" from
the site's easterly property line. and the triangular antennae support will b.e atop a freestanding 50
foot tall monopole. The cellular equipment would be secured by a 6 foot high chain-link perimeter
fence.
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No improvements are proposed to areas outside of the equipment and monopole area. Architectural
considerations for the proposed installation are limited. The applicant has indicated that the
proposed monopole wilIbe painted a light blue.gray. The chain-link fencing is proposed so that the
interior areas will remain visible for security purposes. It wouid be difficult to landscape the
surrounding area because the proposed monopole will be located within a paved area. Mature
landscaping does exist along theeasteriy property line.
CEQA
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services
Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose
any substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the
project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or
aesthetic signitlcance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources. Therefore. a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Development Services Department recommends approval of CUP 96-006, V 96-002, and ADR
96-0 I 0, subject to the following conditions of approval:
I. The cellular installation and the site shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with
the plans and materials submitted and approved for CUP 96-006, V 96-002 and ADR 96-
010.
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CUP 96-006N 96-002/ADR 96-010
August 13, 1996
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2. The final plans shall be subject to review and approval prior to securing permits by th~
Development Services Department.
3. All local code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection. occupancy. and saf~ty
shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire D~panl11~nl.
4. That CUP 96-006, V 96-002 and ADR 96-010 shall not take atIect until the owner und
applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Office indicating awareness and
acceptance of the conditions of approval.
5. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to completion and opemtion of the
cellular installation. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 96-
006, V96-002 and CUP 96-010. shall constitute grounds for immediate suspension and/or
revocation of any approvals which could result in cessation of operation and removal of the
cellular installatiolJ..
FINDINGS AND MOTIONS
For a Variance to be granted, the Planning Commission, based upon the evidence presented. must
make the following findings:
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1. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the attached initial study
are appropriate and that the projects will have no significant effects upon the environment
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and . when
considering the projects asa whole, there is no evidence before the City that the proposed
projects would have any potentially adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which'wildlife depends, ad therefore, approve the Negative Declaration.
2. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property involved, or to the intended use of the property, that do not apply generally to the
property or class of use in the same zone or vicinity.
3. That the granting of this Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public health or
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity on which the
property is located.
4. That this Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the applicant possessed by other properties in the same zone and vicinity.
5. Thatthe granting of this Variance will not adversely affect the comprehensive geneml plan.
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CUP 96-006N 96-002/ADR 96-010
August 13, 1996
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Motion for Approval
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[f the Planning Commission intends to approve this conditional use permit application. the
Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and direct staff to prepure a
resolution which incorporated the Commission's decision. specific findings and conditions of
approval asset forth in the staff report, or as modified by the Commission.
Motion for Denial
[fthe Planning Commission intends to deny this conditional use permit application. the Commission
should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution which. incorporates the Commission' s
decision and specific findings.
Should the Planning Commission have any questions regarding this matter prior to the scheduled
public hearing (August 13,1996), please contact John Halminski at your earliest convenience.
ApprovedBy:
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Donna L. Butler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments:
Plans
Applicant's Letter of July 15, 1996
Land Use and Zoning
Negative Declaration and Initial Study
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CUP 96-006N 96-002/ADR 96-010
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July 15, 1996
Mr. Jim Kasama
Planning Associate
City of Arcadia
2-1:0 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Re: Conditional Use Permit
No. 96"004, Variance '96-001 and
ADR 96-008
This letter is in response to your inquiries regarding the criteria for site selection, the
desired coverage objectives and the height of the two PCS facilities Cox is requesting
per the referenced applications.
.
JM Consulting Group represents Cox California PCS, Inc. in their development of a
network of PCS (Personal Communications Systems) digital telecommunication
sites in Southern California. When the network is complete, Cox will have a sys-
tem in place that will provide service from the Mexican border north through San
Luis Obisbo County and from the Pacific Ocean to Las Vegas, Nevada.
PCS is based on an old technology being applied in a digital format that will provide
communications that are .sharp and clear and free from the cross-talk that is com-
mon with current analog cellular .systems. Because a digital system is able to ac.
commodate more voice. and data traffic than analog, incomplete and dropped calls
will not be probleri',. In addition, PCS transmissions will be more secure than cellu-
lar calls, which suffer from eavesdropping on conversations and the theft of elec-
tronic ID numbel'S. PCS digital signals are encrypted (scrambled) to prevent eaves.
dropping and "cloning."
The PCS system will also provide features unavailable to the analog user, such as e-
mail. Internet access, data storage and retrieval, voice mail and two way paging
combined into a single handset.
.
PCS service will change wireless telecommunications by improving upon the fea-
tures and sound quality of present analog systems. PCS will permit calls to be routed
to people instead of places. It will also enhance the control people have over their
telecommunications by allowing them to determine, when and where they can
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make and recei\'e calls, Unlike the cellular system, PCS will allow users to bring
calls inside buildings and tie outside wireless service into home and business phone
systems. Based L1pon the newest form of digital wireless technology, PCS is emerg-
ing as a necessary emergency sen'ice and business tool, as well as a convenient Sen"
ice for personal and family Lise,
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Cox California PCS, is one of the two PCS pro\'iders licensed in Southern California.
Cox, is currently in the process of developing its network of telecommunications fa-
cilities. Each PCS site in the system must be able to provide adequate coverage to
serve the users in an area approximately two (2) miles in diameter and the antenna
array mustbe at an elevation that the signal will not be blocked by either buildings
or trees. Within Arcadia, two search ring areas were selected because the City and
the surrounding area is very developed and are an important region in the design of
the Cox PCS network for Los Angeles County. It is an area composed of an affluent,
commercially urbanized region with a major thoroughfare (Foothill Freeway) trav-
eling through it. Cox determined that coverage (service) of the area is needed and
can be satisfied with the implementation of the two sites selected in the City. Initial
drive testing and signal measuring, in this region revealed that in-building coverage
was possible, with a smooth transition (absolutely essential when crossing cell
boundaries while in the process of an active call) if the two pes facilities in the City
of Arcadia could be implemented in their current locations: 35 W.St. Joseph St. and
141 W. Live Oak Avenue.
Adequate signal, in the areas that will be serviced by these two sites has been veri-
fied through a series of very detailed drive tests and signal propagation simulations
on, Cox's signal analysis software. Regarding the St. Joseph Street Site, the drive test
found to offer coverage from W. Sierra Madre Boulevard to the north to Camino
Real to the south, Myrtle Avenue to the east and Baldwin Avenue to the west.
The Live Oak Site picks up nicely, in the south, where the St. Joseph Site leaves off.
There is an adequate region of overlapping signals in the area around Naomi Ave-
nue between these Sites. This is ideal because a well defined but controlled overlap
area is very essential to one of one of the qualities of CDMA technology", smooth
and uninterrupted hand-off between PCS Sites. The Live Oak Site can service farther
south to Ramona Boulevard and east to Peck Road; the west boundary for this Site is
also Baldwin Avenue.
Points of ,special interest within the region serviced by these two Sites include the
Santa Anita Golf Course, Santa Anita Racetrack, Methodist Hospital of Southern
California and Arcadia Regional Park,
.
The coverage of the two Arcadia PCS Sites is detailed on the propagation overlay
map that accompanies this leller. The two colors on the transparency overlay sig-
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. nify the different degrees of co\'erage. The green areas detail in-building co\'erage
and the red areas detail in-vehicle coverage. Please note that the iri-\'ehicle co\'er-
age is easier to achieve than the in-building coverage ( the radio signal can penetrate
a car much easier than a house or other building due the their physical makeup).
Please note that on the second map, this co\'erage \vill be supplemented by addi-
tional PCS facilities in regions adjacent to the City of Arcadia.
'Cox's PCS network is designed using Code Division Multiple Access (COMA), low-
powered, spread spectrum technology. Cox's system is similar to cellular, although
PCS occupies a different portion of the electromagnetic spectrum than cellu.lar, i.e.
the 1850-1990 MHz band.
The two Arcadia Sites provide a very important link to the other Sites on the pe-
rimeter of the Arcadia area. Two search rings wereestabfished in this region with
the intent to locate the two sites that met Cox's selection criteria of desired coverage
as well as locating wireless communication facilities in primarily commerdal and
industrial zoned areas. It was Cox's desire to locate on existing structures such as
buildings or water towers. Howe\'er, due to uncontrolled leasing problems', this
was not possible, thus the selection to,the referenced two Sites,
.
Needless to say, the two subject Sites only lend themselves to the monopole an.
tenna system because they lack tall structures. The height of the proposed mo-
nopoles is mandated by the height of the built-up environment and the need to
provide the necessary coverage to the intended service areas,
In closing. Cox respectfully urges you to recommend approval of the PCS sites in
the City of Arcadia. These sites will provide enhanced telecommunication services
to the City. Cox's philosophy is to be a good neighbor and thus we \\'elcome the op-
portunity to work with the City in the development of the PCS telecommunication
Sites to make them compatible the immediate area and its surroundings.
Thank you for the opportunity to address your concern regarding the selection of
the Site in your Community, Please call me at (310) 981-1660 if I can be of fl,lrther as-
s is ta nce,
Sincerely,
{1~/ t
Rudy Figueroa
Senior Planner
JM Consulting Group, Inc
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Cox California PCS: Riding the Wave
Of Demand For Wireless Communications
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Cox CaliforniaPCS is gearing up to launch a revolutionary new communications
technology for consumers in the southwestern United States, including southern \=a1ifornia
from Los Angeles to San Diego, This new technology, currently available in justa few
other areas of the U.S., is known as personal communications service (PCS), and, like
cellular telephony, is a form of wireless communications.
In bringing pes to southern California, Cox is affiliated with Sprint Spectrum
L.P., which includes Sprint, Tele-Communications, Inc" Comcast Corporation and Cox
Communications, Sprint Spectrum L.P, represents an unprecedented effort with national
scope to provide long-distance and wireless communications services to consumers and
businesses.
Cox California PCS is riding a wave of successful wireless communications
technologies such as paging and cellular which have been available for many years. Given
recent market surveys and the continued growth. of these other wireless services, Cox,
with its PCS technology, is well positioned to provide consumers with greater wireless
value,
A recent survey conducted by the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA), a national organization representing both service providers and
manufacturers, reported the number of cellular subscribers at 34 million at year-end 1995 -
- 13 percent of the D.S, population. That was a 40 percent increase over the 1994
subscriber level, totalling 9,6 million new users.
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CTIA's latest figures merely underscore the rapid growth of wireless services in
recent years. Paging, specialized mobile radio (SMR), mobile.satellite services and, most
recently, PCS, have turned technological advancements into diverse user applications with
a steadily increasing number of users.
According to the Paging Services Council, an affiliate of the Personal
Communications Industry Association, more than 30 million pagers are in use across the
U,S" and that number will grow to 55 million by the end of the decade,
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Wireless Provides Convenience and Security
The conveniences made possible by wireless communications are well known. The
technology has enabled professionals to conduct business with customers and, stay in touch
with their offices while traveling from one meeting to another. On a personal level,
wireless technology has helped parents keep track of their children when one or both
panies are away from home and a conventional phone. More,importantly, wireless
communications has also been invaluable in emergency situations.
The demand for v.ireless services has increased to the p,oint of straining available
radio frequencies, and has led the Federaf Communications Commission to aflot additionaf
frequencies for new, technologically advanced wireless services, The'FCC auctioned
portions of the electromagnetic spectrum to companies that were eager to invest their
money and ingenuity to develop the next generation of wireless communications.
Cox was one of only three companies -- and the only cable company -- to be
awarded a "pioneer preference" license from the FCC for its innovative approach to
integrating cable systems with PCS networks.
The first pes system in the U,S, was launched in the fall of 1995 in the
Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area by American Personal Communications, an affiliate of
Sprint SpectrumLP., under the Sprint Spectrum name. It attracted more than 60,000
subscribers -- one percent of that area's population -- in its first four months of service.
Sprint Spectrum customers are enjoying the benefits of digital wireless
communications, which include improved clarity and more privacy than analog cellular
systems can provide, Customers are also responding to the concept of "all.in-one"
communications.. a single handset combining a ponable telephone, answering machine
and pager in a lightweight, palm-sized device,
Receptive Consumer Audience
A promising indication of what's to come for wireless communications was
provided by a recent survey undertaken by Peter D. Hart Research Associates in
conjunction ....ith CTIA. The survey suggested that almost everyone appreciates the value
of wireless communications, even those who don't use wireless.
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According to the survey. 64 percent of consumers who don't currently own
wireless phones said they are likely to buy one soon or someday, and 71 percent said they
have used someone else's wireless phone. Even more telling, 62 percent of those
surveyed said that if they were stuck on a deserted island and had to choose between a
wireless phone and a television, they would take the phone,
In the not-too-distant future, it is anticipated that every person in every home will
have a wireless communications device. Cox: California PCS, along with other Sprint
Spectrum affiliates around the country, will be there to provide the service!
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File No" CUP 96-006/V 96-002
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Title and Description of Project:
Application Nos. CUP 96-006 & V 96-002
A Conditional Use Permit for the placement and maintenance of an unmanned wireless
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telecommunitcations facility, and a Variance for a height of 50 feet for a monopole in lieu of
the maximum height of 35 feet allowed by the zoning regulations.
B. Location of Project:
141 W. Live Oak Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
C. Name of Applicant .or Sponsor:
Applicant's Agent:
JM Consulting Group
attn: Rudy Figueroa
3760 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
(310) 981-1660
Applicant & Lessee:
Cox California PCS, Inc.
2381 Morse Avenue
Irvine, CA 92714
(714) 660-0500
PropertyOwner:
Kai C. and Diana Tse
1034 Ridgecrest SI.
MontereyPark, CA 91754
(818) 821-6625
D. Finding:
This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the. reasons set forth in the attached Initial
Study.
E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in .the project to avoid potentially significant effects:
None
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Date: July I, 1996
Date Posted: July 18, 1996
By:
ohn Halminski, Assistant Planner
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA. CA91007
File No.: CUP 96-006 & V 96.001
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUAUTY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. 96.006 & V 96-002
2. Project Address:
141 W. Live Oak Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
Applicant's Agent: Applicant & Lessee:
JM Consulting Group Cox California PCS, Inc.
atin: Rudy Figueroa 2381 Morse Avenue
3760 Kilroy Airport Way Irvine, CA 92714
Long Beach, CA 90806 (714) 660-0500
(310) 981-1660
4. Lead Agency Name & Address:
City of Arcadia
240W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
5. Contact Person & Telephone Number:
John Halminski, Assistant Planner
(818) 574-5447
6. General Plan Designation:
Commercial
7. Zoning Classification:
C-2 General Commercial
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PropertyOwner:
Kai C. and Diana Tse
1034 Ridgecrest St.
MontereyPark. CA 91754
(818) 821-6625
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File No.: cuI> 96-006 & V 96-002
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8. Description of Project:
(Describe the whole action involved. including but not limited to later phases of the project and any secondary.
support or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
A Conditional Use Pennit for the placement and maintenace of an unmanned wireless
telecommunication facility. The facility is comprised of a less than 400 square foot concrete
equipment pad to support ground-mounted wireless communications equipment. and the
installation of a 50 foot high ground-mounted steel monopole with nine (9) cellular antenna
panels (each panel measuring 48"xI2"x2') and one ten inch (10) GPS antenna. The ground-
mounted equipment includes electronic readio trensmitting and reeiving equipment. a main
power source. a battery cabinet (emergency back-up power sources) and eventually a
generator (an additional emergency back.up power source).
A Variance for a height of 50 foot the monopole in lieu of the maximum height of 40 teet
allowed by the zoning regulations.
9. Other public agencies whose approval is required:
(e,g.. permits. financing, development or participation agreements)
City Building Services I City Fire Department I City Engineering Division I City
Maintenance Services Department .
. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project.
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
[ ] Land Use & Planning
[ ] Population & Housing
[ ] Geological Problems
[ ] Water
[ ] Air Quality
[ ] Transportation I Circulation
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Energy and Mineral Resources
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[ ] Hazards
[ ] Noise
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Utilities and Service Systems
[ ] Aesthetics
[ ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Resources
[ ] Mandatory Finding of Significance
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File No,: CUP 96-006 & V 96-001
DETERMINA nON .
(10 be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[Xl [find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on th~
environment. and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ I I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there wifl not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment.
and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
[ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment.
but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets; and if any
remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially. Significant
Unless Mitigated:' an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. bnt
it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet beenadd.ressed.
[ ] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on th~
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects have been .analyzed adequately in an earlier
Environmental [mpact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlierEIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures thatare imposed upon the proposed project.
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John Halminski
P.rint Name
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Julv 1. 1996
Date
City of Arcadia
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File No,: CUP 96-006 & V 96-00:!
EV ALVA TION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately
supported by the infonnation sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each
question. A "No [mpact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources
show that the impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one involved (e,g.. the project
is not within a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based
on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive
receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on.site.
cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as
operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" eritries when the
detennination is made, an Environmental Impact Report is required.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than
Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain
how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17
"Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental [mpact
Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or
Negative Declaration {Section l5063(c)(3)(D)}. Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at
the end of the checklist.
6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist. references to infonnation sources
for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared
or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where
the statement is substantiated.
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1. LAJ'lD USE AND PLANNING
Would the proPQsal:
aj Conflict with general plan designations'or zoning?
(The. proposal. with the exception of the monopole
height is consistent with the commercial
designation in the General Plan and is a use for
which a Conditional Use Permit is authoriized by
Section 9275.1.11 of the Zoning Ordinacej.
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over
the project?
(The proposed use will be required to comply with
the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency
with applicable environmental plans. E,g.. the
South Coast Air QualitY Management District.)
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c) Be compatible with existing land uses in the
vicinity?
(The proposed use will be in an
industriallcommercial area and will occupy an
vacant site).
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.,
impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from
incompatible land uses)?
(There are no agricultural resources or operations
in the area.)
e) Disrupt or divide the. physical arrangement of an
established communitY (including a low-income or
minoritY communitY)?
(The proposed use will be in an
industriallcommercial area and will occupy a
vacant sitr).
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the proposal:
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a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local
population projections?
(The proposed use is an unmanned communication
faCilitY and will not generate an increase in the
popoulation).
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
[ ]
[ ]
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No
Impact
[XI
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[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
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Would the proposal result in
potential impacts involving:
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly
or indirectly (e,g.. through projects in an
undeveloped area or extension of major
infrastructure)?
(The proposed use is an unmanned communication
facility and will not generate an increase in the
population),
c) Displace existing hou~ing, especially affordable
housing?
(The proposed use will be in an
industriaVcommercial zoned area and will occupy
an existing site.)
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS
Would the proposal result in or expose people to
potential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture?
(The site for the proposed use is not within the
vicinity of an identified fault)
b) Seismic ground shaking?
(The site for the proposed use is not more
susceptible to seismic ground shaking than any
other site in the area.. The proposed use will
occupy an existing building that complies with
current seismic standards.)
c) Seismic ground failure. including liquefaction?
(The site for the proposed use is not within the
vicinitY of an identified fault or liquefaction zone.)
d) landslides or mudflows?
(The site for ibe proposed use is on flat land. and
not within an inundation area;)
,e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil
conditions from excavation, grading, or fill?
(The proposed project is consistant with the zone
designation and general plan;)
f) Subsidence of the land?
(The site for the proposed use is not in an area
subject to subsidence,)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
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less Than
Significant
Impact
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[ I
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No
Impact
[XI
[XI
[Xl
[Xl
[XI
[XI
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Potentially
Significant
. Potentially Unless Less Than
Would.the'proposal result in Significant Mitigation Significant No
potential impacts involving: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
g) Expansive soils? [ ] [ ] [ I [Xl
(The site for the proposed use is not in an area
subject to expansion of soils,)
h) Unique geologic or physical features? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(No such features have been identified at..the site of
the proposed use.)
4. WATER
Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or
the rate and amount of surface runoff? [ ] [ ] [ I [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, no
such changes are included in the proposal.)
b) Exposure of people or propertY to water related
hazards such as flooding? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
(The site for the proposed use is not within an
inundation area.)
. c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of
surface water quality (e,g., temperature, dissolved
oxygen. or turbiditY)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not affect surface waters,)
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any
water body? [ ] [ ] [ 1 [X]
(Based ona project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not affect surface waters.)
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of
water move~nts? [ I [ ] [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not affect any currents or water
movements.)
l) Change in the quantitY of ground waters, either
through direct additions or withdrawals, or through
inteICeption of any aquifer by cuts or excavations
or through substantIal loss of ground water
recharge capabilitY? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not affect ground waters.)
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Would the proposal result in
potential impacts iovolving:
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of ground water?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not affect ground waters,)
h) Impacts'to ground water quality?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not affect ground waters.)
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ground
water otherwise available for public water
supplies?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will.not affect ground waters.)
5. AIR QUALITY
Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air qualitY standard or contribute to.an
e$isting or projected air qualitY violation?
(The. proposed use will be required to comply with
the regulations of the South Coast Air QualitY
Management District.)
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis the
proposal will not expose sensitive receptors to
pollutants,)
c) Alter air movement. moisture, or temperature or
cause any change in climate?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such affects.)
d) Create objectionable odors?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have.any such affects.)
6. TRANSPORTATION I CIRCULATION
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion?
(The proposed project is an unmanned
communications faCilitY and will not generate any
notable vehicular traffic).
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
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No
Impact
[X]
[X)
[XI
[X]
[XI
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Would the proposal result in
potenlial impacts involving:
b) Hazards to safetY from design features (e,g.. sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., rarm equipment)?
(The proposed project is consistant with the zone
designation and general plan. The location lhat has
not heen identified as hazardous,)
c) Inadequate emergency access or access 10 nearby
uses?
(The site of the proposed use is readily accessible
and the proposed use will not inhibit access to
adjacent or nearby uses.)
d) Insufficient parking capacitY on-site or off-site?
(There is adequate on-site parking for both the
tenants and guests to serve the proposed use.)
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians.or bicyclists?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis,
there are no existing or potential hazards or
barriers to pedestrians or bicyclists.)
t) Conflicts witll adopted policies supporting
alternative lransportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
(Based on a proj~ct-specific screening analysis.
there are no existing or potential conflicts with
policies supporting alternative transportation.)
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts?
(Based on a praject-specificsc,reening analysis, the
proposal will nat have any such impacts.)
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats (including but nat limited to plantS, fish,
insects, animals and birds)?
(Based on a project,specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any.sucb impacts.)
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will narhave any such impacts.)
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Potentially
Signilicant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
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Less Than
Signilicant
Impacl
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[ I
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[ I
[ J
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Impacl
[XI
[XI
[X]
[X]
[XI
[X]
[X]
[XI
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Potentially
Significant
. Potentially Unless Less :rhan
Would the proposal result in Significant Mitigation Significant No
potential impacts involving: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g.. oak
forest. coastal habitat etc.)? [ ] [ I [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screeniog analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,)
d) Wetland habitat (e,g.. marsh. riparian and vernal
pool)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
e) Wildlifedispersalor migration corridors? [ I [ I [ J [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conseryation plans? [ I [ ] [ I [Xl
(The proposed project is consistant with the, zone
designation and general plan;)
. b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and
inefficient manner? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
,proposal will not have any such impacts.)
c) Result in the loss of availabilitY ofa known
mineral resource that would be offuture value to
the region and the residents of the State? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impaclS.)
9. HAZARDS
Would the propos~1 involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not limited to:
oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(BaSed on a project-specific screening analysis, the
'proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Possible interference with an emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan? [ ] [ I [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
. proposal will not have any such impacts.)
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File No,: CU P 96-006 & V 96-002
Potentially
Significant
. Potentially Unless Less Than
Would the proposal result in Significant Mitigation Significant No
potential impacts involving: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard? [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential
health hazards? [ I [ I [ J [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,)
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable
brosh, grass'or trees? [ ] [ ) [ ] [XI
(Based ona project_specific screening aOlilysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,)
10. NOISE
Would the proposal result in:
a) lncrIlases in existing noise levels? [ ] [ ] [ ) [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
. proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? [ I [ ] [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening"analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
11. PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in. a
need for new or altered government services in any of
the following areas:
a) Fire proiection? [ ] [ I [ J [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,) .
c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such.impacts.)
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? [ I [ J [ I [X]
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CEQA Checklist
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File No,: CUP 96-006 & V 96-002
Potentially
Significant
. Potentially Unless Less Than
Would the proposal result in Significaot Mitigation Signititant No
potential impacts involving: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
(Based on a project-specific screening.analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts,)
e) Other governmental services? [ ] [ ] [ I [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or
supplies. or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? [ ] [ I [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Communications systems? [ ] [ ] [ J [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.) ,
c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution
. facilities? [ ] [ I [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacis.)
d) Sewer or septic tanks? [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
e) Storm water dminage? [ ] [ ] [ I [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
l) Solid waste disposal? [ ] [ I [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal ~i11 pot have any such impacts.)
g) .Local or regional water supplies? [ I [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
13. AESTHETICS
Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? [ J [ ] [ J [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
. proposal will not have any such impacts.)
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File No.: CUP 96-006 & V 96-002
Potentially
Significant
. Potentially Unless Less Than
Would the proposal result in S igni ficant Mitigation Significant No
potential impacts involving: Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetics effect? [ ] [ ] [ 1 [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
c) Create light or glare? [ ] [ 1 r 1 [XI
(Based on a project,specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,)
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? [ ] [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Disturb archaeological resources? [ ] [ ] [ 1 [X]
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.) .
c) Affect historical resources? [ ] [ I [ J [Xl
. (Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
d) have the potential to cause a physical change
which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? [ ] [ I [ ] [Xl
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have.any such impacts.)
e) Restrict existing religious. or sacred uses within the
potential impact area? [ ] [ I [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific' screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
15. RECREATION
Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional
parks or other recreational facilities? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
(Based. on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not haye any such impaclS.)
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XI
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
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Would the proposal result in
potential impacts involving:
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or' animal
communitY, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis, the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
b) Does the project have ihe potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts,).
c) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited. but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the .effects of past
projects. the effects of other. current projects, and
the effects of probable future project.)
(Due to the existence of utilitY. poles and antennae
in the area. the addition of one monopole will not
have an impact on the aestehetics of the area
However, additional monopoles in the immediate
vicinitY could result in a significant impact upon
the aesthetics of the area)
d) Does the projl:ct have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
(Based on a project-specific screening analysis. the
proposal will not have any such impacts.)
17. EARLIER ANALYSES
No addhional documents were referenced pursuant to
the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA processes to
analyze any noted effect(s) resulting from the proposal.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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FileNo.: CUP 96-00.6 & V 96-002
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Mitigation
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Signiticant
Impact
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Impact
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENT ALINFORMA TION FORM
Date Filed:
General Information
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1. Applicant's Name: Cox California PCS, Inc.
Address: 2381 Morse Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714
2. Property Address (Location): 1 41 W. Live Oak Avenue
Assessor's Number:
5778-0220-11
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Rudy Figueroa. Senior Planner ( 31 0) 981 -1 66.0
4.
,JM Con"ultin'J Group. Inc_. 3760 Kilrov Airport Way, Suite 440
Long Beach, CA 90806
List and describe any other related permits and other pubric approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
Conditional Use Permit
Variance
Bui 1 iH nq Pprmi ts
5. Zone Classification: c-t c i 11M >"oAR - ,
ommerca .I.~
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial
Project Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description): See attached Exhibit "A"
(SeE; CapoJ()'7l~ "SEo- fe-rz.-,'r)
8.
9.
10.
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12.
13.
Site size: 1 _ 43 acres
Squa.e footage per building: N fA
N umber of floors of construction: N I A
Amount of off-street parking provided: N fA
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PropoiSedschedulingofproject: 45 day", "t..rt to fini"h
Anticipated incremental development: N f A
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14. If residential, indude the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of:household sizes expected:
N/A '
15. [fcomrnercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionafly oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
N/A
16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
NIl\.
17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per' shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
N/A
18.
If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
SAe attached Exhihi't "R"
Are the following items applicable to the-project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
(attach additional sheets as necessary). -
YES NO
19. Change inexis~g features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground
contours.
o
20. Change in sceIlic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
o
21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
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22. Signlficant amounts of solid waste or litter.
23. Change in dust, aSh, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
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YES NO
24.
Change in grouna water quality or quantity, or afteration.of existing
drainage patterns.
o
25. Substantiaf change in existing noise or vibration levefs i'n the vicinity.
o
o
o
26. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more,
27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives.
28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (pofice, fire, water,
sewage, etc.).
o
29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.).
o
30. Relationship to a larger project oneries of projects.
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Environmental Settine:
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Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any culturaf, historical or
scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the str,uctures. Attach
photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
32. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants,
animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential,
commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department
stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach
photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
[ hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data
and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and corr to t~e best y knowfedge and befief.
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31.
Certification
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'7, '996
Date
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E.I.R.
3/95
City of Arcadia '
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Explanation of Proposal
ATIACHMENT "B"
COX Communication proposes the placement and maintenance of a less than
400 square foot equipment pad to support ground-mounted wireless co'mmu-
nications equipment. The project will also include the instalIation of a mo-
nopole fifty feet (50') high ground mounted (support structure) with 9 cellular
antenna panels (each panel measuring 48" x 12" x 2. The telecommunica-
tions project also consists of the instalIation of electronic equipment, consist-
ing of radio transmitting and receiving equipmen.t, amain power source and
a battery cabmet (emergency back up power source). FinalIy, this projec~wiU
include the instalIation of one ten (10) inch oval GPS antenna;
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City of Arcadia
Exhibit "C';
PREREQUISITE CONDITIONS: Conditional Use Perrit:
Cox California PCS, Inc. Proposed PCS Facility for 141 W. Live Oak
Avenue
1. Response:
No adverse impact to the character of the existing neighborhood
would occur due to construction of the proposed pes facility. The
commerciaVindustrial oriented area in which the facility is proposed,
coupled with the unobtrusive design of facility will reduce any potential
visual impacts
2. Response:
The proposed project is similar to an accessory structure that
is located in a zone which a conditional use permit is authorized
pursuant to the City's Zonmg Code Section9275.1.1l. Same.
3.
Response:
The project will occupy a small portion of the property and
will not interefere with the operation of the existing businesses that
also occupy the same property_ .
The property is of adequate size and shape to accomodate the
proposed antennae and related equipment. The project will not
require addtional City services and will not increase the intensity of
the site's'land use.
4. Response:
Traffic generated by the proposed project would be minimal before
and after construction. The total construction time is approximate-
ly forty-five days and the maintenance is limited to minor adjust-
ments to the antennae following construction. The maintenance
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schedule is 'limited to two to three times per year after the first year;
and the maintenance crew usually involves one or two workers.
5.
Response:
The proposed project would promote public health, safety and
welfare which are primary tenants of the General Plan by providing
wireless telecommunication services for the area. pes mobile
phones are becoming a necessary emergency service and business
tool, as well as being convenient for personal and family use.
Furthermore, the proposed project will not adversely affect any
element of the General Plan in that the primary use of the subject site
is a commercial establishment and it will remain unchanged.
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