HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-64 - Approving Design Guidelines for Small Cell Telecommunications FacilitiesRESOLUTION NO. 18-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SMALL CELL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City Council to establish guidelines
for the development of wireless facilities;
WHEREAS, the design guidelines would implement General Plan Objective CD -
1 A, which states, "Contribute to City beautification by enhancing the visual environment
of Costa Mesa's vehicular and pedestrian paths and corridors"; and,
WHEREAS, the design guidelines would provide greater direction and assure a
degree of consistency in the wireless telecommunication facility design and configuration;
and,
WHEREAS, the design guidelines would not increase impediments to the
installation of wireless communication facilities under Federal Telecommunications Act of
1996 but illustrates the desired level of design quality and configuration of any proposed
wireless telecommunication facility; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on September 4,
2018 and October 2, 2018 with all persons having the opportunity to speak for and against
the proposal;
NOW THEREFORE, THE COSTA MESA CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The project is found to be exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) for General Rule, as
this action will not have any significant effect on the environment.
2. The City Council adopts and approves the design guidelines attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CEQA determination for this project reflects
the independent judgment of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any section, division, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this resolution, or the documents in the record in support of this
resolution, are for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
provisions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 2018.
Sandra L. Genis, Mayor �`�
ATTEST:
Brenda Green City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Thomas P. Duarte, City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 18-64 and was duly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on
the 2nd day of October, 2018, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Foley, Stephens, Mansoor, Genis
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Righeimer
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 31d day of October, 2018.
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Brenda
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Costa Mesa
DESIGN GUIDELINES
SMALL CELL FACILITY
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
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1. Siting: Locate 500 feet away from residential zone(s) when feasible. A facility within 500 feet of a residential
zone should not be within the horizontal field of vision of residential living areas. Propose the facility on an
existing aggregate light pole. A replacement light pole should be no more than 3 feet from the existing pole
location.
Material & Color
2. Facility & Support Equipment: Designed, textured, and colored to match existing light pole for aesthetic
consistency.
Form & Placement
3. Narrow Vertical Alignment: Consider the use of shrouds and equipment enclosures that are nearly the same
diameter as the pole at a ratio of approximately 1:1 for a more visually streamlined form from the street level.
Avoid any tilted arrangement.
4. Antenna & RRU: Place antenna and RRUs within a shroud above the light pole. RRUs attached to the side
of the pole are discouraged; but if required and with discretionary approval, it should use the smallest RRU
volume possible and be placed close together with minimal distance from the pole.
5. Wires and Cables: To be contained within the shroud and run inside the pole for an orderly appearance.
6. Signage: Use the smallest and lowest visible signs required by government or electrical utility regulations,
including the radio-frequency (RF) warning sticker, and placed as close to the antenna as possible.
7. Utility Box: Applicant to utilize wireless tariff option available through Southern California Edison rather than
proposing above ground electrical meters.
8. Height: Overall height of the streetlight pole, including the mounted equipment, shall be similar to the
surrounding poles and not exceed 35 feet in height.
Note: Approval of deviations from the design guidelines shall require the applicant to demonstrate that the
proposal is the least visually intrusive design and location feasible and is necessary to close gaps in coverage.
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