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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ( CUP22-0052) FOR A NEW 45-
FOOT FREESTANDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY
ON A 2.09 ACRE SITE WITH AN EXISTING CHURCH LOCATED AT 430
SECOND AVENUE WITHIN THE SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE ( R- 1) ZONE AND RESIDENTIAL LOW- MEDIUM ( RLM) GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION.
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2022, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit (“CUP”) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Development Services Department by AT& T (“Applicant”); Church in Chula Vista is the property owner (“Owner”); and WHEREAS, the arealeasedby the Applicant, which is the subject of this Resolution, is a portion of a property improved with an existing church at 430 Second Avenue, on the west side of SecondAvenue, north of Alvarado Street, and south of G Street (“Project Site”); and WHEREAS, the Applicant requests approval of a CUP to install a new Wireless Telecommunication Facility, consisting of a 45-foot-high freestandingtower structuredesignedas a eucalyptus tree along with enclosed associatedequipment (“Project”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code (“ CVMC”) Section
19.89.060, wireless telecommunication facilities are subject to the height limitation stipulated in the underlying zone; and
WHEREAS, the Single-Family ResidenceZone (R-1) zone hasa maximum building height of 28 feet; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with CVMC Section 19.89.060, any wireless telecommunication facilities that exceedsthe maximum building height allowed in a particular zone shall require a CUP approved following a public hearing with the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed Project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and hasdeterminedthat the Project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 ( New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the StateCEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Development Servicesset the time and place for a hearing on the CUP application, and notice of the hearing, together with its purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaperof general circulation in the City and its mailing to property owners and residents within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and
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WHEREAS the Chula Vista Planning Commission has reviewed and considered all materials for CUP22-0052 and the Project, as well as having considered oral testimony and documentary evidencesubmitted related to CUP22-0052 and this Project; and WHEREAS, as advertised, the hearing was held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning Commission and the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Chula Vista pursuant to CVMC Section 19.14.080 that it hereby makes the following findings:
1. That the proposed use at the particular location is necessary or desirable to provide a service or facility which will contribute to the general well- being of the neighborhood or the community.
The proposed use will provide expanded wireless communication services to the Chula Vista community including, residential andpublic facilities. The proposedusewill include facilities ( i.e. a tower with antennasattached) that will exceed 28 feet in height; however, the proposedheight is the only technologically feasible option for providing service to the area. Additionally, a facility built at the maximum building height (28 feet) would not be sufficient enough to allow for current or future expansion, and, co-locations with other cellular providers.
The Project Site is desirablebecauseit will improve the wireless communication asa public convenience by providing essential communication and improved service in the surrounding areaof its location. The use will continue to aid in the general wellbeing of the community by providing a choice in wireless communication reliability in the use’s coverage area. In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, the use will be able to continue to function, which supports the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Chula Vista.
2. That such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
To minimize any visual impact, the facility utilizes a stealth design and is proposedas a faux eucalyptus tree, complimenting adjacent, existing landscaping, and, to screen any cellular equipment from public view. It will not interfere with any existing activities or conveniencesof the public.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions specified in Title 19 for such use.
The userequiresthe Applicant andProperty Owner to fulfill conditions andto comply with all applicable regulations and standardsspecified in the City’s Wireless Ordinance (CVMC
19.89) for the telecommunications facility use. The use will be built in compliance with the City’s Wireless Ordinance development criteria and all other City zoning and building DocuSign Envelope ID: D2DB0EC6- D12E- 47FB- B837- C9C0A101C080 PC Resolution No. 2023-20
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regulations. Additionally, a facility built at the maximum building height (28 feet) would not be sufficient enough to allow for current or future expansion, and, co-locations with other cellular providers.
4. That the granting of this conditional use will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any governmental agency.
The integration of wireless facilities with existing useshelps to achieve the Public Facilities and ServicesElement of the GeneralPlan, including Policy PFS 24.1, regarding installing state-of-the-art wireless facilities, and Policy PFS 24.2, regarding reviewing new telecommunications facilities and requesting siting and design techniques that minimize community impacts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission, based on the Findings above, does hereby approve the Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0052, subject to the following conditions:
The following on-going conditions shall apply to the Project Site as long as it relies on this approval:
1. The Applicant shall maintain the Project Site in accordancewith the approved plans for CUP22-0048, which include site plans and elevation plans on file in the Planning Division, compliance with the conditions contained herein, and CVMC Title 19.
2. The conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit CUP22-0052, shall be applied to the subject property until such time as the approval may be revoked, and the existenceof this approval with conditions shall be recordedwith the title of the property.
3. The Applicant and Owner shall executethis Conditional Use Permit acknowledging that the subject telecommunications use is the only use that has been approved under this permit. Any new use or modification/ expansion of usesshall be subject to the review and approval of the Zoning Administrator.
4. The Applicant shall cooperate with telecommunications companies in co-locating additional antennason the subject property, provided said co-locators have received a Conditional Use Permit from the City for such use. Applicant shall exercise good faith in co-locating with other communications companies and sharing the permitted site, provided such shared use does not give rise to a substantial technical level- or quality- of-service impairment of the permitted use (as opposed to a competitive conflict or financial burden). In the event a dispute arises as to whether Applicant has exercised good faith in accommodating other users, the City may require a third- party technical study at the expenseof the Applicant.
5. Within 90 days of cessation of the business operations and use of the antennas, the Applicant shall submit a substitute user to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director and/or remove the Project and all associatedequipment from the Project Site.
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condition. Any changesto this Conditional Use Permit shall require a modification to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator.
6. The Property Owner and Applicant shall and do hereby agree to timely indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the City, its City Council members, Planning Commission members, officers, employees and representatives, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs, including court costsand attorney fees ( collectively, “ liabilities”) incurred by the City arising, directly or indirectly, from ( a) any environmental determinations; ( b) the City’s approval and issuanceof this Conditional Use Permit; and (c) the City’s approval or issuanceof any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-discretionary, in connection with the usecontemplatedherein. The Property Owner andApplicant shall acknowledgetheir agreement to this provision by executing a copy of this Conditional Use Permit where indicated below. The Property Owner’s and Applicant’s compliance is an express condition of this permit and shall be binding on any and all of the Property Owner’s and Applicant’s successorsand assigns.
7. The conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit shall beapplied to the Project Site until such time as the approval may be revoked, and the existenceof this approval with the conditions shall be recorded with the title of the property.
8. Any violations of the terms and conditions of this permit may result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties and/or the revocation or modification of this permit.
9. This Conditional Use Permit (CUP22-0052) may be reviewed 10 yearsfrom the dateof approval ( October 25, 2033) at which time the Zoning Administrator may review this use for compliance with the conditions of approval and any applicable codes and regulations and shall determine, in consultation with the Applicant, whether the Project shall be modified from its original approval, or revoked, and whether another review shall be necessaryfor the Project and if so, in what period of time.
10. This Conditional Use Permit ( CUP22-0052) shall become void and ineffective if not utilized within three (3) years from the effective date thereof ( October 25, 2026), in accordancewith CVMC Section 19.14.260. Failure to comply with any conditions of approval shall causethis permit to be reviewed by the City for additional conditions or revocation.
I. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020(d)(1) NOTICE
Pursuantto Government Code Section 66020(d) (1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this resolution and any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Government Code Section 66020(a) and failure to timely follow this procedurewill bar any subsequentlegal action to attack, review, set aside, void or annul imposition. The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions doesnot apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other similar application processing fees or service fees in connection with this project; and it does not apply to any DocuSign Envelope ID: D2DB0EC6- D12E- 47FB- B837- C9C0A101C080 PC Resolution No. 2023-20
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fees, dedication, reservations, or other exactionswhich havebeengiven notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which the statute of limitations has previously expired.
II. EXECUTION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The Property Owner and Applicant shall execute this document by signing on the lines provided below, indicating that the Property Owner and Applicant have each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein, and will implement the same.
Upon execution, this document shall be signed and returned to the City’s Development ServicesDepartment.
Signatureof Property Owner Date
William Lewallen for The Church in Chula Vista)
Printed Name of Property Owner
William Lewallen for The Church in Chula Vista)
Signatureof Applicant Date
Tara Carmichael for AT& T Wireless)
Printed Name of Applicant
Tara Carmichael for AT& T Wireless)
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III. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, or further condition issuanceof all future building permits, deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted, institute and prosecutelitigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damagesfor their violation. Failure to satisfy the conditions of this permit may also result in the imposition of civil or criminal penalties.
IV. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the Planning Commission that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision and condition herein stated; and that in the event that any one or more terms, provisions or conditions are determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, this resolution andthe permit shall bedeemedto be automatically revoked andof no further force and effect.
Presentedby: Approved as to form:
Laura C. Black, AICP for Jill D.S. Maland
Director of Development Services Lounsbery FergusonAltona & Peak Acting City Attorney
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 25hday of October 2023, by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Burroughs, Combs, De La Rosa, Felber, Leal, Torres, Zaker NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Michael De La Rosa, Chair
ATTEST:
Mariluz Zepeda, Secretary
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