COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING SERVICES ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AGENDA May 14, 2014 City Council Chambers 3:00 PM 1. 911 Arguello Street (Crown Castle on behalf of Sprint) Use Permit and Architectural Permit applications to modify an existing unmanned wireless communications facility, pursuant to Article 38 and 42 of the Zoning Ordinance. Project Planner: Christopher Rogers, (650) 780-5939 2. 136 Willow Street (Crown Castle on behalf of Sprint) Use Permit and Architectural Permit applications to modify an existing unmanned wireless communications facility, pursuant to Article 38 and 42 of the Zoning Ordinance. Project Planner: Christopher Rogers, (650) 780-5939 3. 1817 Roosevelt Avenue Pursuant to Section 43.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator will consider an application for a Variance to consider a reduced side yard setback for a second-story addition where a minimum 6-foot setback is required. The existing onestory residence has an existing nonconforming side yard setback of 2 feet-6 inches along the south side and 5 feet along the north side. The proposal is to maintain these setbacks on the second-story addition. The lot is substandard due to lot width, lot area, and on-site parking. Project Planner: Michelle Littlefield, (650) 780-7238 ZA4-23
911 Arguello Street Draft Conditions General Conditions: 1. Applicant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, including but not limited to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and the City Council and the Planning Commission s and City Council s officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, or proceedings from third party(ies) involving or related to the City s consideration and/or approval of Crown Castle c/o Sprint Wireless, Use Permit and Architectural Permit Application Numbers UP2014-06 and AP2014-18. The City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The proposed project shall substantially conform to the plans and related information on file with Planning Services submitted by Crown Castle on behalf of Sprint Wireless date-stamped received March 18, 2014, on file with Planning Services, except as modified by the conditions contained herein. 3. Any modifications to said approved plans and related information must be submitted to Planning Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Substantial revisions, as determined by Planning Services, may require the submittal of a new application. 4. Any minor change-outs of antennas, equipment cabinets, conduit, etc. shall be submitted to Building Inspection Services for a Building Permit, for Planning Services to review minor changes. 5. No additional communications equipment shall be allowed at this property pursuant to this Use Permit, unless prior approval from the City has been granted. 6. The new construction shall be in conformance with the 2013 California Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Energy codes. 7. The applicant shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building codes. 8. The applicant shall comply with all FCC regulations. 9. The applicant shall install National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond outside of the equipment enclosure indicating the hazardous materials stored. Noise: 10. The wireless facility shall be maintained (inside and out) to an optimal working condition at all times.
11. Any significant increase in sound levels reported by the neighbors, as determined by the City, shall be promptly and expeditiously repaired and reduced to the originally approved sound levels. In the event that sound levels are determined to be significantly higher (as determined by the City, but generally 3-5 db above ambient noise level) than anticipated, the City may revise the conditions of this Permit in order to bring the proposed equipment noise to a satisfactory level, as determined by the City. 12. Routine maintenance of equipment shall be generally conducted during the hours of 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays, per Redwood City Municipal Code, not including holidays. Emergency repairs and maintenance shall be conducted only in the cases of power outages and equipment failure or malfunction. Equipment change out and overhaul can only occur after 30 days notice to Planning Services. Aesthetics: 13. Sprint Wireless shall install newer technology that complies with the FCC s requirements, as it becomes commercially available to reduce the footprint of the wireless installation. 14. In the event that any landscaping and irrigation is damaged or destroyed, the applicant is responsible for the replacement of the landscaping and/or irrigation to a satisfactory condition as determined by Planning Services. 15. All debris and litter in the vicinity of the equipment enclosure shall be collected and disposed of properly. The area shall be kept free of litter and debris at all times. Follow-Up Conditions: 16. In the event of significant changes to the originally-approved operation of the subject facility, the City may require evidence from Sprint Wireless documenting that the subject facility is operating within the allowable FCC regulations. 17. In addition to the above conditions, the applicant shall obtain a Building Permit prior to beginning work on the installation. 18. Where a Use Permit & Architectural Permit has not been used within one (1) year from the date of granting, either by beginning of construction of the improvements or by the initiation of the activity which is the subject of the Use Permit and Architectural Permit, said Use Permit and Architectural Permit shall automatically terminate and be of no further effect.
136 Willow Street Draft Conditions General Conditions: 1. Applicant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, including but not limited to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and the City Council and the Planning Commission s and City Council s officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, or proceedings from third party(ies) involving or related to the City s consideration and/or approval of Crown Castle c/o Sprint Wireless, Use Permit and Architectural Permit Application Numbers UP2014-05 and AP2014-21. The City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The proposed project shall substantially conform to the plans and related information on file with Planning Services submitted by Crown Castle on behalf of Sprint Wireless date-stamped received March 26, 2014, on file with Planning Services, except as modified by the conditions contained herein. 3. Any modifications to said approved plans and related information must be submitted to Planning Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. Substantial revisions, as determined by Planning Services, may require the submittal of a new application. 4. Any minor change-outs of antennas, equipment cabinets, conduit, etc. shall be submitted to Building Inspection Services for a Building Permit, for Planning Services to review minor changes. 5. No additional communications equipment shall be allowed at this property pursuant to this Use Permit, unless prior approval from the City has been granted. 6. The new construction shall be in conformance with the 2013 California Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Energy codes. 7. The applicant shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building codes. 8. The applicant shall comply with all FCC regulations. 9. The applicant shall install National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond outside of the equipment enclosure indicating the hazardous materials stored. Noise: 10. The wireless facility shall be maintained (inside and out) to an optimal working condition at all times.
11. Any significant increase in sound levels reported by the neighbors, as determined by the City, shall be promptly and expeditiously repaired and reduced to the originally approved sound levels. In the event that sound levels are determined to be significantly higher (as determined by the City, but generally 3-5 db above ambient noise level) than anticipated, the City may revise the conditions of this Permit in order to bring the proposed equipment noise to a satisfactory level, as determined by the City. 12. Routine maintenance of equipment shall be generally conducted during the hours of 7 AM to 8 PM weekdays, per Redwood City Municipal Code, not including holidays. Emergency repairs and maintenance shall be conducted only in the cases of power outages and equipment failure or malfunction. Equipment change out and overhaul can only occur after 30 days notice to Planning Services. Aesthetics: 13. Sprint Wireless shall install newer technology that complies with the FCC s requirements, as it becomes commercially available to reduce the footprint of the wireless installation. 14. In the event that any landscaping and irrigation is damaged or destroyed, the applicant is responsible for the replacement of the landscaping and/or irrigation to a satisfactory condition as determined by Planning Services. 15. All debris and litter in the vicinity of the equipment enclosure shall be collected and disposed of properly. The area shall be kept free of litter and debris at all times. Follow-Up Conditions: 16. In the event of significant changes to the originally-approved operation of the subject facility, the City may require evidence from Sprint Wireless documenting that the subject facility is operating within the allowable FCC regulations. 17. In addition to the above conditions, the applicant shall obtain a Building Permit prior to beginning work on the installation. 18. Where a Use Permit & Architectural Permit has not been used within one (1) year from the date of granting, either by beginning of construction of the improvements or by the initiation of the activity which is the subject of the Use Permit and Architectural Permit, said Use Permit and Architectural Permit shall automatically terminate and be of no further effect.
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: It is the responsibility of the property owner, project applicant, tenant, and/or any other party identified in this document to adhere to and perform the following conditions of approvals in the time specified. If no time is specified then the condition is considered to be an ongoing obligation. 1. Applicant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents, including but not limited to the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission and the City Council and the Planning Commission s and City Council s officers, employees and agents, from any and all claims, lawsuits, actions, or proceedings from third party(ies) involving or related to the City s consideration and/or approval of the 1817 Roosevelt Avenue Second-story Side Yard Setback Variance (application no. V2014-01) to allow a 2 foot-6inch second-story side yard setback along the south side of the property, and a 5-foot second-story side yard setback along the north side. The City shall promptly notify Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The provisions of the Variance shall conform to the revised plans and related information prepared by S&K Consulting Engineers date stamped received April 22, 2014 on file with Planning Services, except as modified by the conditions contained herein. 3. Any minor modifications to said approved plans and related information must be submitted to Planning Services for review and approval prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. 4. The siding, trim, and roofing of the proposed additions shall match those of the existing house and shall be internally consistent throughout the design in terms of color, texture, materials, and roof pitch. 5. Per the City s Fire Marshal, Applicant shall: a. Install an approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system. b. All openings (existing and proposed as part of this Variance application) along the south side yard shall be fire rated. 6. Plans submitted for Building Permit shall present basic project specifications including lot area; existing and proposed floor area divided between habitable and non-habitable; lot coverage; and pervious surface coverage. 7. This Variance allows for minor encroachments into the second-story side yard setback only. 8. Applicant shall pay applicable School Impact Fee prior to the issuance of any Building Permit.
9. Applicant shall repair or replace any damaged or sidewalk, curb, and gutter along the property frontage in the event of any existing or construction related cracking per Engineering Standards. 10. Applicant shall provide tree protection measures for any protected sized tree within the vicinity of the site which includes all trees with canopies over this property. Tree protection measures shall be shown on plans submitted for Building Permit. No tree removals are proposed with this application. However, in the event that trees are to be removed, the applicant shall obtain a Tree Removal Permit. 11. Plan submitted for Building Permit shall include complete project specifications including existing and proposed floor area; existing and proposed lot coverage; and existing and proposed pervious surface area. 12. Applicant shall comply with all applicable Fire and Building codes. 13. Applicant shall obtain a building permit prior to the commencement of construction. 14. Where a Variance has not been used within one (1) year from the date of granting, either by beginning of construction of the improvements or by the initiation of the activity which is the subject of the Variance, said Variance shall automatically terminate and be of no further effect. 15. If approved, no building or zoning permit shall be issued, and no use shall be established except in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions outlined above, and in no case shall such permit be issued or use established prior to the final action on any appeals that may be filed within the appeal period. Any appeal made in accordance with the provisions of Article 48, Section 48.2, of the Zoning Ordinance, must be received by the City Clerk no later than fifteen calendar days after the date of this Notice of Official Action. As such, this Variance shall become effective on the sixteenth (16th) day following the date of approval by the Zoning Administrator, unless an appeal to said decision has been filed in accordance with the provisions stated above.