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Town Of Los Altos Hills September 23, 1998
Staff Report to the Planning Commission
RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR
SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (SMR) TELEPHONE ANTENNA
FACILITY; NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS; LANDS OF FOOTHILL
COLLEGE; 12345 EL MONTE ROAD (#154-98-ZP-SD-CUP)
FROM: Curtis Williams, Planning DirelV
RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission:
Recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed project, subject to the
conditions of approval outlined in Exhibit"A" (attached), and citing the findings outlined
in Exhibit"B" (Conditional Use Permit).
BACKGROUND
In 1996 and 1997, the Planning Commission and City Council approved
telecommunication facilities for Sprint Spectrum and Cellular One to locate antennas on
the parapets of the gymnasium and/or locker room buildings at Foothill College. The
antennas were painted to match the existing buildings and are now in place. GTE
Mobilnet also has an existing facility at Foothill College, but that comprises a large
monopole and antennas elsewhere on the campus.
Nextel Communications has one other facility in Los Altos Hills, at the Fenwick property
on Elena Road at its north end near Hwy. 280. That permit is under review as a separate
item on this agenda.
DISCUSSION
The proposed project consists of the placement of eight (8) panel antennas on roof
parapets of the auxiliary gymnasium (to the north of the Main Gym and pool) on the
Foothill College campus, and a 10 foot by 16 foot fenced enclosure of equipment
cabinets, located under the eaves on the north side of the auxiliary gymnasium,
immediately adjacent to the existing Sprint Spectrum enclosure. Each panel antenna
would measure 4 feet in height and 12 inches in width and the antennas would be
installed in groups of four, mounted on the north and south side parapets and painted to
match the parapet color(dark brown).
The Foothill College property is a 136.44 acre parcel south of Hwy. 280 in Los Altos
Hills. The equipment facility would occupy only 160 square feet of the site on the
northeast side of the campus. A detailed analysis of development and floor area was not
requested of the applicant, as information used in the recent past for development on the
campus indicated considerable square footage allowable on the site, in compliance with
the Town's Zoning Code. Similarly, setbacks far exceed the Town's required minimums.
Wireless Communications Facilities Policy
The proposed project would be located on a non-residential parcel, as encouraged by the
Town's adopted policy. It would also have very little visual impact, as called for by the
policy. The antennas are being co-located with Sprint on this building, and in close
proximity to the locker room building, which also contains antennas for Sprint and for
Cellular One. Standard conditions of approval include a 3-year renewal term, a
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provision for removal of the antennas if they are no longer used, and requirements to
provide annual monitoring reports regarding radio frequency emissions. The applicant
has provided an analysis of existing and projected RF emissions indicating that expected
exposure levels at the ground would amount to no more than 0.9% of the applicable
Federal limit.
Conditional Use Permit
Pursuant to Section 10-1.703(h) of the Zoning Code, public utility and service uses may
be permitted in the Town with a conditional use permit, and wireless communications
facilities are included in that definition. In order to approve a conditional use permit, the
Planning Commission must make four fmdings, as outlined in Section 10-1.1107(1)(a) of
the Zoning Code. The Commission's action on a use permit is a recommendation to the
City Council.
The required findings relate to the compatibility of the facility with its surrounding area,
adequacy of the site to accommodate the proposed use, adequacy of access to the site, and
impacts of the use on abutting property. Staff believes that the antennas' location on a
college campus (public property), over 400 feet from .the-- freeway and substantial
distances from neighboring residences, and mounted on the roof parapets of existing
buildings, would satisfy the criteria for approval of the use permit. If the panel antennas
are painted to match the color of the buildings, they should be unobtrusive visually. The
small equipment unit enclosure would have no impact from a visibility or traffic
perspective.
Attachment 1 contains conditions of approval to reflect the requirements to paint the
antennas to match the building colors and to comply with provisions of the wireless
communications policy. Attachment 2 outlines proposed findings for approval.
Comments from Other Staff and Committees
A condition of approval has been added to require Fire District approval of the building
enclosure details prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check. The Engineering
Department requested no conditions. The Environmental Design Committee commented
that the antenna colors should match the existing building, which is a condition of
approval.
Environmental Review
In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
staff has determined that the project is categorically exempt. In particular, Class 1 of the
CEQA Guidelines exempts minor alterations to existing buildings and small accessory
structures.
Staff is available to respond to questions from the Commission or the public.
ATTACHMENTS -
1. Exhibit A: Conditions of Approval
2. Exhibit B: Findings for Approval for Conditional Use Permit
3. Application Submittal Package
4. Wireless Communications Policy
5. Project Plans (separate cover)
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ATTACHMENT 1
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
SMR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
FOOTHILL COLLEGE - 12345 EL MONTE ROAD
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1. Any changes or revisions to the telecommunications facility or its use shall
require an amendment to the applicable conditional use permit. Additionally, the
Planning Director may, at any time, schedule a review or revocation hearing
before the Planning Commission regarding the use permit, if any condition of
approval is not being met or the facility is being used inconsistent with the
approved use or in violation of Town development codes.
2. The use permit shall expire three (3)years from the date of approval. Renewal of
the permit must be requested in writing, with appropriate fees, prior to the
expiration date.
3. The panel antennas shall be painted to blend with the building color, to the
satisfaction of the Planning Director,prior to final inspection.
4. The applicant shall provide plans to the Fire District regarding the types of
equipment and any provisions for back-up power for the facility. The Fire
Department must review and approve the proposal prior to acceptance of plans
for building plan check, and any required fire protection equipment must be
installed to the satisfaction of the Fire Department prior to final inspection.
5. The applicant shall submit a signed agreement to the Town, agreeing that, should
the use be discontinued by the carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than
ninety (90) days after discontinuance of the use or abandonment. The agreement
shall be drafted by the City Attorney, and must be signed by the applicant and
submitted to the Town prior to acceptance of plans for building plan check.
6. Not later than thirty (30) days after installation and initial operation of the antenna
facility, and on or prior to January 1st of each year thereafter, testing of radio
frequency emissions shall be conducted by qualified professionals and the reports
of such testing shall be provided in writing to the Planning Department, with a
comparison to applicable Federal emission standards. If at any time the emission
levels are shown not to comply with Federal standards, the use permit shall be
scheduled for a revocation hearing before the Planning Commission.
CONDITION NUMBERS 4 AND 5 SHALL BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED
BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE OF PLANS
FOR BUILDING PLAN CHECK.
Note: The Conditional Use Permit is valid for one year from the approval date (until
September 23, 1999). All required building permits must be obtained within that year
and work on items not requiring a building permit shall be commenced within one year
and completed within two years.
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ATTACHMENT 2
EXHIBIT "B"
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
SMR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
FOOTHILL COLLEGE- 12345 EL MONTE ROAD
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1. The proposed use or facility is properly located in relation to the community
as a whole, land uses, and transportation and service facilities in the vicinity;
The communications facility has been located interior to the Foothill College
campus, and is compatible with the institutional use, while providing for efficient
radio coverage for the vicinity. The antenna is situated over 200 feet from the
nearest residence, and approximately 400 feet from Hwy. 280. The project would
be consistent with the Town's adopted telecommunications facility policy, in that
it would be located on non-residential land and would result in no substantial
visual impact.
2. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, walls and fences, parking,
loading, landscaping, and such_other features as may be required by this
chapter or will be needed to assure that the proposed use will be reasonably
compatible with land uses normally permitted in the surrounding area;
The Foothill College campus is 136.44 acres in size, and all structures are located
in compliance with setback and other building provisions of the Code. The site
can readily accommodate the structures, as well as access to the equipment for
maintenance purposes.
3. The site for the proposed use will be served by streets and highways of
adequate width and pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic
generated by the proposed use; and
The project will generate only a few trips to the facility per month, for
maintenance purposes. Access to the equipment and parking is readily available
and easements through the campus exist for this purpose.
4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the
permitted use thereof.
The size of the site and the distance from adjacent lots and Hwy. 280 minimize
any impacts of the project on abutting properties. The panel antennas will be
mounted on the parapets of existing buildings, and will be painted to match the
building color. The project would generate no noise or other nuisance impacts to
surrounding properties.
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Application
1. Nextel is seeking a Conditional Use Permit under Section 10-1.703 from the Planning
Commission and City Council,to install an unmanned, "enhanced specialized mobilized radio"
(ESMR)transmission facility on the existing penthouse of the gymnasium at Foothill College.
2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION '
Nextel Communications Inc.of California has been authorized by the Federal Communications
Commission(FCC)to construct and operate the first multi-purpose digital enhanced specialized
mobile radio (ESMR) system in the United States. The services provided are considered a public
utility under the laws of the California Public Utilities Commission.
The fully digital Nextel ESMR mobile communication system will operate in the 806 to 866
Megahertz frequency band. Although Nextel uses frequencies similar to cellular service providers
such as Cellular One and GTE Mobilnet,the Nextel system and market differ from both the cellular __
companies and the new Personal Communication Services (PCS)technology being offered by Pacific
Bell Mobile Services and Sprint PCS.
Nextel's market focus is to provide multiple functions on one hand-held device.The Nextel
communicator can serve as a one-to-one communicator with another person;it can allow one person
to talk to an entire group simultaneously for an impromptu meeting;and it can also serve as a
cellular telephone for private conversations.Consumer goods and service companies such as
construction,passenger shuttle companies,private security companies as well as messenger services
currently use the ESMR system. Nextel Communications also offers service to local police, fire,and
emergency service agencies (such as PG&E,Airporter Shuttle Service,EBMUD) as well as to the
general public.Nextel now serves more than 350 cities across the United States and is currently
offering services in 70 of the top 100 markets. In addition,Nextel International Inc.has wireless
operations and investments in Canada,Mexico,Argentina,Brazil,Indonesia,Philippines,and
Shanghai.
In order to provide clear, consistent communication services and support the large number of
customers in the surrounding area Nextel proposes to construct and operate an unmanned ESMR
facility at 12345 El Monte, on the campus of Foothill College. The proposed facility will consist of 8
panel antennas (measuring 4'x 1'x 6") and an equipment shelter(10'X 20').The antenna arrays will
face north and south on the façade of the penthouse on the College's gymnasium, providing
coverage along I-280 and the neighborhoods of Los Altos Hills.
In addition, two 3" round and 1" tall Global Positioning System antennas will be mounted on the
penthouse in order to provide synchronized timing references to the site via satellite. One 4" tall and
8" wide Test Mobile antenna will also be mounted on the roof in order for the radio equipment to
communicate with the main switching center in Oakland.
In accord with the Town's Policy on Wireless Communications Facilities, design efforts will be made
to minimize the visual and physical impacts of the proposed facility. The antennas will be mounted
to the existing penthouse of the gymnasium and painted to match.The equipment shelter will be
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placed to the rear of the gymnasium, adjacent to the building. The shelter will be painted to match
• the gymnasium.A redwood fence will surround the shelter for protection and be consistent with the
other equipment shelters on the campus.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A.SERVICE AREA DEFINITION
Los Altos Hills is within the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) footprint, which identifies
the license area Nextel Communications is mandated to serve. The total service area footprint ranges
north to Redding,east to Reno,south to Grapevine,and west to the Pacific Ocean.
Nextel Communications will provide its services equally throughout the town and County of San
Mateo. As our consumer base is a mobile work force, it is strategic to place our transmitter sites in
areas where our customers need service such as near major roadways, commercial, and business
districts as well as in close proximity to neighborhoods. In addition, as the number of customers
using our service grows,additional sites and/or radios will need to be added to provide capacity.
This particular ESMR facility will provide service to the area noted on the enclosed COVERAGE
MAP.
ADJACENT NEXTEL SITES
Direction Name Status Approx.Distance to
Proposed Location
North 28011 Elena Road,Los Altos Hills Existing 1 mile
South 1721 Witham Road, Santa Clara Proposed 2.0 miles
County
East 386 State St., Los Altos Under Construction 1.5 miles
West Black Mountain,Santa Clara County Existing 1 mile
B. FREQUENCIES,WATTS AND EMISSIONS
Nextel is licensed by the FCC to operate specifically within the 806 to 866 Megahertz frequency band
at approximately 100 watts per channel, a level substantially less powerful than FM and TV facilities
and a fraction of the power of a microwave oven (650 watts.) The energy emmitted from the facility
will be at a level below the most conservative, sustained public expostre standards for radio
frequency emissions (i.e., one millionth of a watt per square centimeter.) established by the FCC in
1996.
Because of the short wavelength of the frequencies assigned to ESMR, the antennas require line of
sight paths for their signals to propagate.Antennas for base stations are designed to concentrate their
energy toward the horizon, with very little energy wasted toward the sky or the ground.Along with
the low power of such facilities, this means that it is not possible for exposure conditions to
approach the safety limits (discussed below) without being physically very near the antennas. Given
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the placement of the antennas, on the existing penthouse near its top, it is impossible for the general
public to get that close to the front of the antenna.
C.MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
The proposed ESMR facility will be unmanned and will not require the use of services such as water,
sewer, or police. Electric power and telephone services are the only necessary utilities. Local utility
companies will assist in extending services to the proposed location.
After construction is complete, the site will be visited once or twice a month for routine
maintenance. The panels will be on the roof of the building,which requires a key to access,while the
electronic equipment will be inside a fenced area. These security measures will prohibit accessibility
by unauthorized individuals.
In addition, each facility is monitored 24 hours a day, electronically for intrusion and environmental
disruption. The facility will also contain a small sign identifying a 1-800 number to call in case of an
emergency (manned 24 hours a day by Nextel employees) and identifying it as a Nextel facility.We
will comply with all FCC regulations regarding signage at the facility.
D. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The proposed Nextel facility will not result in significant impacts to the environment or to the area in
which it is located. The facility produces minimal noise (AC unit on equipment shelter), smoke,
odors or refuse. It does not present a safety hazard,and it creates minimal traffic usage (typically one
to two cars per month.) Operation of the facility will not conflict with other existing uses in the area.
Construction will result in minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.
The project should beconsidered exempt under the California Environmental Quality Control Act
(CEQA) under Section 15303, New Construction, or Conversion of Small Structures. Class 3
consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures;
installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures. Given all anticipated
improvements,the total amount of square footage added to the site will be less than 300 square feet.
The United States Congress adopted "The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969" (NEPA)
which requires all government agencies to take into account the potential environmental impact of
their actions. The agencies must consider whether their actions significantly affect "the quality of the
human environment." To implement this mandate with respect to the Telecommunications Act,the
Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules covering NEPA and licensing and
_ approving facilities and operations under its jurisdictions. The rules adopted are codified in the Code
of Federal Regulations, Part I, Subpart I, of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Facilities or operations
specified must provide information assessing the environmental effect of their proposal.
The procedures implementing NEPA are found in 47 C.F.R. Subpart I,"Section 1.1301 et. seq.
Under Section 1.1306, cellular carriers and ESMR carriers are categorically excluded from
environmental processing, unless "antenna towers and/or supporting structures that are to be
equipped with high intensity white lights - are to be located in residential neighborhoods, as defined
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by the applicable zoning law." (See Section 1.1307(a)(8).) In addition, the FCC has determined that
in order to comply with NEPA,no Environmental Assessments are required simply because of the
specific height of an antenna tower.
E. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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The proposed Nextel facility falls within all state and federal regulations for emissions of non-ionized
energy emissions.The acceptable thresholds for exposures of unlimited duration are the nationally
promulgated standards NCRP Report #86 (1986) and strengthened in 1996 by the FCC and EPA.
The standards are the most restrictive of the national standards used in evaluating continuous
exposure levels.
Wireless Frequency Occupational Public Limit
Telecommunications Limit
Service
Personal Communication 1900 MHz 5mW/cm2 lmW/cm2
Cellular Telephone 870 MHz 2.9mW/cm2 0.58mW/cm2
Specialized Mobile 850 MHz 2.8mW/cm2 0.57mW/cm2
Radio
*mW/cm2 =milliwatts per square centimeter
All antenna facilities (including radio and television broadcasting, microwave and cellular
communications, ham radios, police radar) emit a small amount of non-ionizing radio frequency
energy ("RFR"). This form of radio wave energy is low in power and cannot ionize, or alter, the
molecular structure of living tissue.
At the June 1996 meeting of the Bioelectromagnetic Society (the principle meeting where biological
and health effects of radiowaves are discussed),there were over 80 papers that dealt with radiowaves
and/or personal communication systems. None of these papers reported results that would suggest
that radiowave exposure at levels allowed by the 1992 ANSI standard that pose any health risk to
humans. Quote from:Cellular Phone Antennas and Human Health,April 5, 1998 from a Frequently
Asked Question Web Page (http://www.mcw.edu/gcrc/cop/cell-phone-heajth-FAQ/toc.html).The
maintainer of the page is Dr.John E. Moulder,Professor of Radiation Oncology,Medical College of
Wisconsin.
F. FAA REGULATIONS
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules require that the location and height of proposed
facilities be reviewed by the FAA to prevent interference with the operations of nearby airports. The
FAA has jurisdiction over proposed facilities that exceed 200 feet in height, as well as smaller towers
and facilities located within 20,000 feet of a major airport (serving commercial and/or military
aircraft) and 10,000 feet of a general aviation airport (serving small aircraft).. Nextel will be in full
compliance with all FAA requirements.
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Findings:
1. The proposed use or facility is properly located in relation to the community as a whole,
land uses, and transportation and services facilities in the vicinity;
Foothill College is identified as a priority site for placing wireless communication facilities under the _
City's Policy for Wireless Communication Facilities (Section 10-1.703 of the Zoning Ordinance). -
A site at Foothill College will provide radio frequency coverage along I-280 and the surrounding
community(see propagation diagram attached). The proposed site will connect with an existing site
in Los Altos Hills (to the north and west of I-280) and a planned site in Santa Clara County(to the
south and west of I-280). Nextel is mandated under its license with the Federal Communications
Commission(FCC)to provide a seamless communication network throughout Northern California.
Without the Foothill College site,a large portion of I-280 and Los Altos Hills will not have service.
2. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
proposed use and all yards, open spaces,walls and fences,parking,loading,
landscaping, and other such features as may be required by this chapter or,will be
needed to assure that the proposed use will be reasonably compatible with the land uses
normally permitted in the surrounding area;
The proposed site is on the façade of an existing penthouse of the gymnasium at Foothill College.
An equipment shelter will be placed to the rear of the gymnasium against the structure. The
proposed site is small,300 square feet,and will not interfere with the on-going use of the gymnasium
or adjacent open spaces. The site is unmanned and will not require new parking or loading spaces.
3. The site for the proposed use will be served by streets and highways of adequate width
and pavement to carry the quantity and kind of traffic generated by the proposed use;
and
The proposed site is part of the Foothill College.An existing roadway network through and around
the Campus serves the College.
The proposed use will not generate a large amount of traffic.The use is an unmanned facility and
monitored from Nextel's switches in Oakland and Santa Clara.Any change in the environmental
conditions of the equipment shelter or transmission facilities will be detected in the switches and
appropriate personnel dispatched to correct the situation.The use requires 1-2 visits a month from
Nextel's technicians to maintain the radio equipment.The maintenance window for all Nextel
facilities is generally during low traffic periods (1 -5 AM).
4. The proposed use will not adversely affect the abutting property or the permitted use
thereof.
The Foothill College gymnasium is on the east-side of the property,adjacent to the I-280 corridor.
The small size of the project,and mounting to the penthouse,will allow the facilities to be painted to
match the gymnasium,minimizing distant views of the antennas. The equipment shelter will be
placed to the rear of the gymnasium with a redwood fence surrounding the shelter. The shelter will
be adjacent to the existing Sprint equipment area.Both equipment areas are screened from other
College buildings by dense foliage along the length of the gymnasium.
TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
Policy Re: Wireless Communications Facilities
Code Sections and Design Guidelines:
Section 10-1.703(h)(2) of the_ Zoning Ordinance allows service uses, including
"communications facilities", to be permitted in the Town if a Conditional Use Permit is
granted by the Planning Commission and City Council. Section 10-1.1107(1) of the
Code outlines findings which must be made to approve a use permit, including the proper
location of the use or facility relative to others in the vicinity, the adequacy of the site to
accommodate the use, and that the facility or use will not have an adverse effect on
adjacent properties. The Design Guidelines do not address such uses, but do suggest (on
pages 29-31) that ancillary facilities, such as lights, pool equipment, and satellite dishes,
be located so as to minimize impacts on neighbors.
Intent:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the desired criteria for siting of wireless
communications facilities, generally including monopoles, related antennas, and
equipment shelters. As the Town's land use is virtually entirely residential, wireless
communication facilities will be most appropriately located on public or institutional sites
existing within the Town. Collocation, location on or near existing buildings, and
landscape screening will be desired to minimize the visual impacts of the facilities on
neighbors and the public.
Policies:
1. Priorities for Siting. Wireless communication facilities shall generally be
located on properties not used for residential purposes, with priority as
follows: a) Town-owned properties; b) Foothill College; c) water tank
sites; and d) other public or quasi-public facilities, such as schools or
churches. _
2. Siting on Residential Parcels. Wireless communication facilities shall not be
permitted on properties used for residential purposes or vacant parcels
intended for residential use, unless the residential property owner provides.
written consent and: a) the carrier demonstrates that all alternative non-
residential sites (including collocation) have been explored and are not
technologically feasible for use; and b) no significant visual impacts would
result from the proposed facility location. The Town may, at its discretion
and at the applicant's cost, retain an independent telecommunications expert
to review the carrier's documentation and advise the Town regarding the
technological feasibility of alternate sites.
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3. Collocation. Collocation of wireless communication facilities with other
facilities is encouraged to the maximum extent feasible, as long as the
collocation is technologically compatible and does not substantially increase
visual impacts. The Town will generally require as a condition of approval
for any conditional use permit that the applicant permit collocation of other
facilities, subject to technological constraints and Town review.
4. Landscape Screening and Color. Landscape screening shall be required by
the Town to minimize the visual impacts of wireless communication facilities.
Poles, antennas, and equipment buildings should be painted to blend with the
surrounding environment and/or buildings to further minimize visual
impacts.
5. Environmental Review. A Negative Declaration will typically be prepared
for review of proposed wireless communication facilities, with special
attention to the visual impacts of the facilities. Categorical exemptions may
be used where facilities are collocated with or would be minimal additions to
existing structures,with negligible additional visual impact.
6. Antenna Master Plans. Any applicant for a wireless communication facility
site shall submit applications, to the best of their knowledge, for all sites
anticipated to be required by the carrier for a three (3) to five (5) year
period, and the requests shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council as a master plan application.
7. Term of Permits and Abandonment of Sites. Conditional use permits for
wireless communication facilities shall be established for periods not to
exceed five (5) years, at which time renewal of the permit must be-requested
by the applicant. More frequent review of the operation of the permit may
be made a condition of approval. Approval will also require a written
agreement from the applicant that, should the use be discontinued by the
carrier, all facilities will be removed not later than ninety (90) days after
discontinuance of the use or abandonment. •Such a provision shall also be
included in any lease with the Town for use of Town lands for wireless
communications facilities. The Town may require bonding or other surety
to assure the removal of such facilities.
8. Wireless communication firms shall, at the time of application for permits,
demonstrate efforts which have been made to inform neighboring residents
of the proposed facilities, such as conducting meetings, or mailing fact sheets
and/or letters, etc. to neighbors.
Approved by City Council: August 21, 1996