HomeMy WebLinkAbout053002 DH Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
May 30, 2002
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Director of Planning was called to order on Thursday,
May 30, 2002 at 1:30 PM, at the City of Temecula Main Conference Room, 43200 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California. Senior Planner, Don Hazen presiding.
Aisc present was Minute Clerk, Lisa Kau.
Senior Planner, Don Hazen called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
Item No. 1: Planninq Application No. PA01-0601 Application for a Cinaular Unmanned
Wireless Telecommunication Facility consistinq of replacinq two existinq wood
poles with two identica! metal poles (painted a wood arain finish to match existina
poles) and a 10' x 20' BTS e(~uipment enclosure. The proposed metal poles will
internally house 6 antennas. Continued from the May 9, 2002, meetincl.
Project Planner Rolfe Preisendanz presented the staff report, and recommended that this item
be continued, because staff did not feel that the applicant had sufficiently demonstrated whether
the paint on the new metal poles would match the current wood poles. Senior Planner Don
Hazen opened the public hearing at 1:35 PM. The applicant, Mr. Mark Myers, who represented
Cingular Wireless, 17870 Sky Park Circle Suite 102, Irvine, CA, described everything that was
requested from him at the last meeting on May 9, 2002, which were a pole sample with paint
chip, a digital simulation from the homeowner's perspective, and a more detailed landscape
plan to show adequate buffering of the walL. In addition to what was required, Mr. Myers also
included a grading plan, irrigation plan, and a letter from the pole manufacturer, which states
how the pole would be made and painted.
Mr. James Herman, represented McMillan Companies and Temeku Hill Golf Club, 2727 Hoover
Avenue, National City, CA, informed the residents that he extensively looked over this project,
found this site to be the least offensive, and that they are trying to provide cellular service for the
people. Mr. Herman admitted that they would make a profit on this, but that all of the money
made will be put back into the golf course for beautification purposes. Cingular will have a lease
with McMillan Companies for approximately 25 years with options if this project is approved.
Mr. WiLliam Miller, 30743 Links Court, Temecula, CA, is opposed of this project, because he
does not believe that it is an appropriate location since this site is a master planned golf
community not a business and commercial area. Mr. Miller offered alternate locations for this
project, which included the Palomar Village Shopping Center, behind the US Post Office, or
several easements nearby that already have telephone poles on them. A picture was also
brought, which showed a view from Mr. Miller's house, and he said that this project would be
"like adding a pimple to a pretty face that cannot be covered up".
Mr. Harold Ritter, 30725 Links Court, Temecula, CA, read a letter from Ms. Susan McKay, who
is a fellow homeowner that could not attend the hearing. The letter stated that this project is
shameful as homeowners with decent views paid considerable amounts of money for their
views, and that the city should have intelligent guidelines so that it does not become an array of
towers.
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Mr. John Shablow, 30791 Links Court, Temecula, CA, paid a considerable amount of money for
his view, and sees this addition as a breach of contract by changing what they paid for. The
homeowners have discussed buying the golf course in the future, and they would be committed
to agreements made before buying the site; however, the homeowner's association does not
currently own the golf course. Mr. Shablow does not believe that this is the best location for this
telecommunication site, and recommended that they choose another location.
During the applicant's rebuttal, Mr. Myers assured the homeowners that even if they could see
the site, the extent of visibility is negligible. In terms of alternative properties, Cingular Wireless
has investigated other possible locations and they determined that this location is the best as far
as where coverage is needed and what is available. This site has a landowner that is willing to
work with them, the correct zoning, approval from the city, is constructible, and meets the
coverage objectives. In order to find another location, they would need all of the items
previously mentioned. Senior Planner Don Hazen closed the public hearing at 2:11 PM.
Senior Planner Don Hazen denied PA01-0601 due to the lack of justification of the location, and
believes that the applicant did not thoroughly explore all alternate site possibilities as is required
by the City's Telecommunication Ordinance. This is the first instance of such facilities being
sited within a master-planned residential community, and he is not convinced that alternative
"non-residential" sites are not possible. Senior Planner Don Hazen informed the public of its
appeal rights and adjourned the meeting at 2:17 PM.
Don Hazen~-I~nior Planner
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