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RESOLUTION NO. 1705
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNlNG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2004-003 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2003-044 FOR A
506 SQ.FT. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE
AND A FIFTY-FOOT (SO') TALL MONOPOLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE
CAMOUFLAGED AS A PALM TREE (MONOP ALM) AT 20 E. FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2004, a conditional use permit application was
filed by SBA Network Services. Inc. for a 506 sq. ft. wireless communications equipment
enclosure and a fifty"foot (SO') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm
tree (monopalm) (Development Services Department Case No. CUP 2004-003 and ADR
2003-044) at property commonly known as 20 E. Foothill Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 27, 2004, 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 RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the attached report is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
I. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to
the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity because the initial study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the
area affected by the proposed project.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping and other
features including the shared parking with the neighboring business, are adequate to
adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project
_ complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code.
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4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type
to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Pemrit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with
the General Plan.
6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the
environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources Or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission.grants
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2004-003 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
2003-044, for a 506 sq.ft. wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot
(50') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm) at 20 E.
Foothill Boulevard, upon the following conditions:
1. Two (2) forty-foot (40') tall live palm trees shall be planted by the monopalm.
2. The concrete masonry wall and landscaping around the facility shall match the
existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the site.
3. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services, Public Works
Services, Development Services, and the. Fire Department.
4. The proposed wireless communications facility including its colors and
materials sha11 be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials
submitted and approved for CUP 2004-003 and ADR 2003-044.
5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP
2004-003 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals.
6. Approval of CUP 2004-003 and ADR 2003-044 shall not take effect until the
property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available
from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval.
7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and againstany claim, action, or proceeding
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against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or
annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project
and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of
approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is
brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other provision oflaw applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly
notify the applicant or any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land
use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City
reserves the right, at its own option, to .choose its own attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the. matter.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution
reflect the Commission's action of April 27, 2004, by the following votes:
AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson, Baderian
NOES: None
SECTION 5.
The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
_ Resolution and shall cause a copy to be fOlwarded to the City Council of the City of
Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 27th day of April, 2004, by the
following votes:
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NOES:
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Chairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
ecretary, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
April 27, 2004
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Thomas P. Li, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2004-003 and Architectural
Design Review No. ADR 2003-044 for a 506 sq.ft. wireless
communications facility at 20 E. Foothill Boulevard.
SUMMARY
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2004-03 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
2003-044 were submitted by SBA Network Services, representing Cingular Wireless, to
construct a wireless communications facility, consisting of a 506 sq.ft. wireless
communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50') tall monopole antenna
structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm) at 20 E. Foothill Boulevard. The
Development Services Department is recommending approval of these applications and
adoption of Resolution No. 1705 subject to the conditions in this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: SBA Network Services (Representative of Cingular Wireless)
LOCATION: 20 E. Foothill Boulevard
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review fora 506
sq.ft. wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot
(50') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm tree
(monopalm).
LOT AREA: 59,978 sq.ft. (1.38 acre)
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FRONTAGE: 148 feet along Foothill Boulevard
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The subject property is improved with a 25,000 sq.ft. office building
constructed in 1980, and is zoned C-2.
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Commercial retail center; zoned C-2
South: Single-family dwellings; zoned R"1
East: Escrow office; zoned C-2
West: Laundry service; zonedC-2
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial
PROPOSAL
Communications equipment facilities are permitted in any zone with a Conditional Use
Permit (AMC Sec. 9275.1.11). The proposed location for the monopalm antenna and
its equipment is a 506 sq.ft. area located near the center of the subject property. The
proposed antennas will be mounted on a fifty-foot (50') tall monopalm located within the
subject area with block wall screening. The proposed screening will match the colors
and materials of the existing trash enclosure adjacent to the subject area.
The applicant is also requesting a height modification of 50'-0" in lieu of the 40'-0"
maximum building height permitted in the C-2zone. The additional height is requested
because it is necessary to provide the best level of service. By code, mechanical
equipment and its screening on top of a 40'-0" tall building can extend 10'-0" above the
roof of the building. Therefore, the proposed 50' tall antenna would not exceed the
maximum height allowable for mechanical equipment and its screening on top of a roof.
ANALYSIS
Uses such as this wireless communications equipment facility are permitted in any zone
with an approved Conditional Use Permit (AMC Sec. 9275.1.11). The new equipment
enclosure and the 50' tall monopalm will not decrease the number of parking spaces for
the commercial office building. Based upon the applicant's proposal and location it is
staff's opinion that the proposed monopalm will be an appropriate use for the
commercial site.
Architectural Desion RevieW
Concurrent with the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning
Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the applicant's
architectural design concept plans.
CUP 2004-003
April 27, 2004
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The 50-foot tall monopole antenna structure is proposed to be camouflaged as a palm
tree, also referred to as monopalm. To further carnouflage the monopalm, the applicant
is also proposing to plant two (2) forty-foot (40') tall live palm trees by the structure.
Furthermore, the proposed masonry wall enclosure and landscaping will match the
existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the subject site.
In staff's opinion, the proposed structure will be visually harmonious with existing
buildings and structures, and surrounding development, and will enhance the
appearance of the area; staff finds the proposed architectural design concept to be in
compliance with the City's Architectural Design Review Regulations.
Code ReQuirements
The proposed project is required to comply with all Code requirements and policies as
determined to be necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, City Engineer,
Community Development Administrator, and Public Works Services Director, and are to
be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check
review and approval.
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 or potentially 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
significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been
prepared for this project.
FINDINGS
Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use
Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions
can be satisfied:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone
or vicinity.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate 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 neighborhood.
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April 27, 2004
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4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type
to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. CUP 2004-003 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 03-
044, subject to the following conditions:
1. Two (2) forty-foot (40') tall live palm trees shall be planted by the monopalm.
2. The color and material of the wall and landscaping around the facility shall match
the existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the site.
3. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services, Public
Works Services, Development Services, and the Fire Department.
4. The proposed wireless communications facility including its colors and materials
shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials
submitted and approved for CUP 2004-003.
5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP
2004-003 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any
approvals.
6. Approval of CUP 2004-003 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and
applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval.
7. The applicantshall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and
its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to
attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City
of Arcadia conceming this project and/or land use decision, including but not
limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning
Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided
for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to
this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim,
action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the
City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the
right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
CUP 2004-003
April 27, 2004
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
The Planning Corn mission should rnove to approve and file the Negative
Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 1705: a Resolution of the Planning
Cornmission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit
No. CUP 2004-003 and approving Architectural Design Review No. ADR 03-044 for
a 506 sq.ft. wireless cornmunications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50')
tall monopole antenna structure carnoufJaged as a palrn tree (rnonopalrn) at 20 E.
Foothill Boulevard.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the
Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the April 27th public hearing, please contact Thomas Li at
(626) 574-5447.
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D nna L. Butler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Aerial Photo & Zoning Map
Floor and Site plans
Applicant's written proposal
Environmental Documents
Resolution 1705
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April 27, 2004
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CINGULAR WIRELESS PROPOSAL FOR A
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
5B-401-01
20 E. Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CA. 91006
APN: 5772-001-028
Representative:
SBA Network Services, Inc. - Gil Gonzalez, Zoning Consultant
PCS: 714-797-5760
Email: ggonzalez@sbasite.com
150 Paularino A venue, Ste. A-166
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Office: (714) 557-6052
Fax: (714) 557-6249
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Proposal for a Cingular Wireless Telecommunications Facility
5B-401-01:20 E. Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA. 91006
APN: 5772-001-028
Project Description
Cingular Wireless (CW) is proposing to develop a wireless telecommunications designed
as a 50 ft. monopalm. CW's project will consist of twelve (12) panel antennas and four
(4) Bate Transceiver Station (BTS) equipment cabinets. The 12 panel antennas will be
concealed within and painted to match the color of the foliage of the palm fronds. The
four (4) BTS units will be concealed within a block wall enclosure with landscaping. The
blockwall and the landscaping will match the block wall and landscaping for the trash
enclosure. Two (2) 40' real live palm will be installed adjacent to CW's facility to further
camouflage the facility. This facility has been designed so that it will not affect the
aesthetics, functionally and/or use of the existing property and will be compatible with
the surrounding environment.
Zoning Consistency & Justification
The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed
telecommunicatIons facility.will create no impact on circulation systems, generate no
noise, odor or smoke. Furthermore, the facility will not create any adverse impacts that
are detrimental or incompatible with other permitted uses in the vicinity. The proposed
facility will be screened from all views.
The equipment associated with the facility operates virtually noise-free, does not emit
fumes, smoke, dust, or odors. The proposed facility will be in operation 24 hours per
day, 7 days a week and will only require routine maintenance only every 4 to 6 weeks.
The proposed telecommunications facility will not result in conditions or circumstances
contrary to the public health, safety, and the general welfare. The facility will operate in
full compliance with the regulations and licensing requirements of the FCC, FAA, and
CPUC as govemed by the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
Unlike other land uses, which can be spatiallydetennined through the General Plan the
location of wireless telecommunication facilities is based on technical requirements
which include service area, geographical elevations, alignment with surrounding sites
and customer demand components. Placement within the urban geography is
dependent on these requirements. Consequently, wireless telecommunication facilities
have been located adjacent to and within all major land use categories including
residential, commercial, industrial, open space, etc. proving to be compatible in all
locations.
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Wireless telecommunication networks enhance the general welfare of communities by
providing a resilient communications system in the event of emergencies (earthquakes,
fires, traffic accidents, etc.) whereas landline communications systems are often
disrupted during and after a major incident. In addition, wireless telecommunication
networks add an additional layer of communications infrastructure with little to no
construction disruption to the community.
Networ~ Design
The proposed communications facility will transmit at a frequency range of between
1850 MHz and 1990 MHz. A typical pes facility operates at 200 watts. Depending on
the unique characteristics of the site, the actual power requirements may vary. When
Qperational, the radio signals from the site will consist of non-ionizing waves generated
at less than 1 uW/cm2, which is significantly lower than the maximum allowable public
exposure of 1,000 microwatts as set by the American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
The distance between antenna sites will normally range from % mile to 9 miles,
depending 01") the population density, consumer usage, existing vertical elements, and
the geographical terrain. In order to have a clear line-of-site; antennas must be mounted
high enough to overcome challenges posed by local topography and development.
Telephone calls can originate or be received from a wireless facility because antennas
share a fixed number of frequencies across the network grid. As the caller is traveling
through the network the call is continuously being handed--off between wireless facilities
to provide an uninterrupted telephone conversation. The following are some of the basic
types of cell sites:
Coverage sites serve to expand coverage in large areas or in areas with difficult terrain
and to enhance coverage for portable systems. Coverage sites allow users to make and
maintain calls as they travel between cells.
Capacity sites serve to increase the capacity when surrounding sites have reached
their practical channel limits. As the years pass, the number or subscribers increases
exponentially creating a strain on the existing network. In order to alleviate this strain,
capacity sites are implemented into the systems network to accommodate the increase
in customer demand.
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Name, If any, and a brief description of the project:
Conditional Usa Permit Application No. CUP 2003-012 for a 506 sq./!. wireless communications facility
with a 50' ta/I monopalm.
B. Location of Project:
20 E. Foothill Boulevard
In the City of Arcadia. County of Los Angeles
C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project:
A. .
.lL B. Other (Private)
(1) Name
(2) Address
SBA Network Services
150 PaularinoAvenue.Ste. A-166; Costa Mesa. CA 92626
The Planning Commission D City Council D, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project
and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning
Commission/City Council, including the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare
that the proposed project will not have a siginiflcant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the
reasons supporting the Planning Commlsslon'slClty Council's findings are as follows:
The City Council D Planning Commission D, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its
independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington.Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
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Date: .; - 1.. t:; - of./-
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2004-003
2. Project Address (Location)
20 E. Foothill Blvd.
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
SBA Network Services, representing Cingular Wireless
150 Paularino Avenue, Sie. A-166,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 797-5760
4. Lead Agency Name & Address:
City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department
Community Development Division - Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number:
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial
7. Zoning Cla'sslflcation: C-2
8. Description of Project:
(Describe the whole action Involved, including but not limited to later phases of the' project and any
secondary, support, or oft-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if
necessary.)
A wireless communications facility' consisting of a 506 sq:ft. wireless
communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (507 tall monopole antenna
structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm).
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surroundings.)
North: Commercial retail center; zoned C-2
South: Single-family dwellings; zoned R-t
East: Escrow office; zoned C-2
West: Laundry service; zoned C-2
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(Briefly describe the project's
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation agreement):
The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works
Services. and Water Services will review the construction plans for the tenant
improvements for compliance with all applicable construction and safety codes
and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or
improvements on-site and/or within and along the public right-of-way.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTE;NTIALL Y 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.
[ ] Aesthetics
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Geology/Soils
[ ] HydroiogylWater Quality
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] PopUlation & Housing
[ ] Recreation
[ ] Utilities and Service Systems .
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[ ] Air Quality
[ ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Land USE;! & Planning
[ ] Noise
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Transportation I Circulation
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not bea significant effect in this case because the
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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, 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, but it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been
addressed.
[ ]
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
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For
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impacr answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question.
A "No Impacf' 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 Impacf' 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 Impacr Is appropriate If there is substantial. evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impacf' entries when the determination is
made, an Environmental Impact Report'ls required.
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4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impacf 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 Impact Report,
or other CECA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D)). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the
checklist.
a)
b)
Earlier Analyses Used: Identify and state where they are available for review.
Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the
scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on
the earlier analysis.
Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures
incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were Incorporated or refined from the
earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
c)
6. Lead agencies are encouraged to Incorporate into the checklist, references to information 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.
7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8. The explanation of each issue should Identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold. if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) The mitigation measure identified, If any, to reduce the impact to less than significant.
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1. AESTHETICS - Would the project
a) Have,a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 ~
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 ~
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
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c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of
the site and its surroundings?
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d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
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The proposed antenna and equipment installation Is lila fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above Impacts.
AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts
to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead
agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation
and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomla
Depl. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing
impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the Califomia
Resources Agency to non-agricultural use?
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b) Cont/lct with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract?
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c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to
their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to
non-agricultural use?
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The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
3.
AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria
established by the applicable air quality management or air
pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
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a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any eir quality standard or contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result In a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions which excaed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of
people?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
D
D
D
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Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
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Impact
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of the above impects.
4.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a)
Have a substantial adverse Impact, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or .special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. fish and Wildlife Service?
b)
Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c)
Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands
as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but
not limited to , marsh, liernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological Interruption or other means?
d)
Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery
siles?
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Incorporation
e) Conflict.wllh any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 rgj
resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 rgj
Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved
local, regional or state habitat conservation plan?
The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES- Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of a 0 0 0 rgj
historical resource as defined In ~ 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of an 0 0 0 rgj
archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5?
e c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 rgj
site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of 0 0 0 rgj
formal cemeteries?
The proposed antenna.and equipment installation is in a fully'deve/oped commercial area and will not have any
of the above impects.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
al Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse 0 0 0 rgj
effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
il Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the 0 0 0 rgj
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
Issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Referto Division of
Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ill Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 0 rgj
e iii) Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? 0 0 0 rgj
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soli that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result
in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18-1~B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks.to life or
property?
e) Have solis incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic
tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers
are not available for the disposal of waste water?
. Potentially
Significant
Impact
D
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Significant
With
Mltlgation
Incorporation
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Impact
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hes not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems end is not within a
Seismic Hezard Area identified by the Seismic Hezard Mapping Act. The proposal does not include eny
excavation, grading or filling. No unique geologic features have been identified at the site. The project is
connected to the local sewer system. The project will not have any of the above impacts.
7.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environrnent
through reasonably foreseaable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) emit hazardous emiSSions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d)
Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project result ina safety
hazar(Hor people residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project result In a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a sigificant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
with wildlands?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
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Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
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of the above impacts.
8.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a)
Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or Interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such th.at there would be
a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of th.e local
groundwater table level (Le., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
b)
Substantially. alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course ofa stream or river,
in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation
on- or off-site?
c)
Substantiaily alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,
or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
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Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
g)
Place housing within a 1 OO-year flood hazard area, as mapped on
a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h)
Place wlthin a 100-year floodplain structures which would Impede
or redireclflood flows?
i)
Expose people or structures 10 a signifiCant risk of loss, Injury or
death Involving flooding, Including flooding 'as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam?
Expose people or structures to Inundetion by seiche, tsunami or
mudflow?
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During project construction, will It create or contribute runoff water
that would violate any water quality standards or waste dischrage
requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate
stromwater sewer system persmit? .
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After the project is completed, will it create or contribute runoff
water that would violate any water quality standards or waste
dischrage requirements, including the terms of the CIty's
municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit?
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Allow polluted stormwater runoff from delivery areas or loading
docks or other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or
equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or
hazardous materials are handled or delivered, or other outdoor
work areas, to impair other waters?
n)
potential for discharge of stormwater 10 cause significant harm on
the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies
inCluding municipal and comestic supply, water contact or non-
contact recreation and groundwater recharge?
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Slgnlfleant
Impact
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o
o
o
o
o
o
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Signlflcant
With
MiUgation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Slgnlflcanl
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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biological Integrity of waterways or water bodies?
p) Ssigniflcantly alter the flow velocity or volume of storm water
runoff. that can use environmental harm?
q) Significantly increase erosion. either on or off-stie?
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Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
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The proposed antenna and equipment instal/ation is in a fully-developed commercial area. The proposed use
will be subject to an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit so as notto violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge fequirements. The proposal will not alter absorption
retes, drainage patterns, surface. runoff, surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site Is
within the Santa Anita Dam Inundation Area, but will not expose people to any additional or increased hazard
levels. The project will not have any of the above impacts.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b)
Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of
an agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitlgating an environmental effect?
o
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community conservation plan?
The proposed antenna and equipment instal/ation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of avaliabllity ota known minerai resource that
would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of avallabliity of a locally-important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, speciflc
plan or other land use plan?
o
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The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
NOISE - Would the project result In:
a)
Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels In excess of
standards established In the local general plan or noise
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ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome
vibration or groundbome noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent Increase In ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
e) For a project located within an airport ,land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted. within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
f)
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise. levels?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
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less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
less Than
Significant
Impact
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of the above Impacts.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly
(for example. through extension of roads or other Infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
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The proposed entenna and equipment Installation Is In a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of/he above Impacts.
13. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project:
Result In substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the
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construction of which could cause significant environmental
Impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response
times or other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mlllgatlon
IncOrporation
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
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o
No
Impact
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The proposed entenna and equipment Installation Is. In a fully developed. commercial alSa end will not have any
of the above impacts.
14. RECREATION - Would the project
a)
Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facll~ies which have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
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Theproposed entenna and equipment Installation Is In a fully developed commercial alSe and wi/I not have any
of the above Impacts.
15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project
a) Cause an increase In traffic which is substantial in relation' to the
existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in
a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service
standard established by the county congestion management
agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially Increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.,
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sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts. bicycle racks)?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
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o
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Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
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Impact Impact
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of the above impacts. The existing parking spaces will not, be altered and the proposal would not increase
traffic.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
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a)
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b)
Require or result in the construction .of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
c)
Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage
facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental effects?
d)
Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from
existing entitiements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitiements needed? In making this determination, the City shall
consider whether the project is subject to the water supply
assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq.
(SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section
664737 (SB221).
e)
Result In a determination by the wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the project determined that It has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected. demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
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Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations 0 0 0 ~
related to solid waste?
Theproposed antenna and equipment installation ;s in a fully developed commerr;ial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the 0 0 0 ~
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 Celifornla history or prehistory?
b Does the project have impacts that are Individually limited, but 0 D 0 ~
cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means
e 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
projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause 0 0 0 ~
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
Indirectly?
The proposed antenne end equipment installation is in a fully developed commerr;ial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
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FileNo.
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA,CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed:
GeMerallnformation
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
SBA Networ.k Services, Inc. Attn: Gil Gonzalez
150 Paularino AVe., STE. A-.166, Costa Mesa, CA. 92626
2. Address of project (Location):
20 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia, Ca. 91006
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Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Gil Gonzalez, SBA Network Services, Inc. 150 paularino AVe, Ste. A-166
Costa Mesa, CA. 92626. Phone (714)797-5760
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
Conditional Use Permit and Design Review from the City of Arcadia
5. Zoning: C-2 Commercial
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial
Project Descriotion
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
Installation of a 50' monopalm wireless telecommunications facility
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Site Size:
506
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Square footage per building:
506 for wireless site
10. Number of floors of construction:
50 ft. monopal:m
11. Amount of off-street parking provided:
n/a
12. Proposed scheduling of project:
3 months for construction
13. Associated projects:
none
14. Anticipated incremental development:
~5.
3 months for construction
If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
n/a
16. If commercial, indicate the type, I.e. neighborhood, .city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
unmanned wireles~ project, operating 24 hours, 7 days per week.
17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
n/a
18. 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
19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
e' Wireless projects require a CUP in the C-2 zone.
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... checked yes (attach additional sheets as necess.ary).
'llllllfES NO
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Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours.
Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more?
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.)
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects
Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
policy or ordinance consistent with this project?
o ea 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant
effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR?
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35. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any.existing structures on the site, and the use of the
. structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be
accepted.)
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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.
Certification
I 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 correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
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