1994-030CITY OF ENCINITAS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
505 So. Vulcan Avenue
Encinitas, CA 92024
(619) 633-2710
NOTICE OF DECISION
DCD-94-030
May 18, 1994
This letter is to inform you that the Director of Community
Development has approved your application for:
94-051 DR (AIRTOUCH Cellular) - Administrative Design Review
to allow for.the installation of cellular antenna facilities
on top of existing motel building, for property located at 607
Leucadia Blvd. (APN 256-122-21, 60, 61).
Project Description and Discussion:
The applicant proposes to install multiple types of cellular
telephone antennas on the roof of the "Holiday Express" motel
located on the south-east corner of Leucadia Blvd. and
Interstate-5.
The applicant has provided two options for the antennas for
the purpose of attempting to mitigate visual impacts. These
two options consist of screened vs. unscreened antennas. This
notice makes the determination that unscreened antennas are
preferable since the white screening boxes would be more
visually prominent.
The antennas will be visible from the surrounding area, and
this review process has attempted to minimize the visual
impacts by achieving some reduction of antenna height (see
revised elevation plan dated received May 17, 1994).
This approval is based upon the following findings, pursuant to
Chapter 23.08 (Design Review) of the City of Encinitas Municipal
Code:
Design Review:
Municipal Code Sections 23.08.074, 076, 077 (site and building
design and landscaping) are satisfied in that the proposed
project will have minimal impact on surrounding views through
the site since the antennas will be located on top of a three-
story building, with no views available through the vicinity
of the building. Regarding project design and views from the
site, the proposed antennas will have no impact on any such
views. Regarding project design and views to the site, the
proposed antennas will result in visual impacts to the
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surrounding area. However, these impacts have been
mitigated to the extent possible with the antennas being
lowered to the greatest extent possible.
The applicant proposes no other changes to the building or
project site.
The project is found to be exempt from Environmental Review,
per CEQA Section 15301(e).
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. This Design Review approval shall expire May 18, 1996, two
years from the date of this approval, unless activity is
initiated or building permits are obtained in reliance upon
this approval.
2. Permits or findings of exemption shall be obtained from the
State Coastal Commission, if required, and any other
applicable Government agencies.
3. The approved project shall conform to the application and
plans submitted to the City and dated received on April 18,
1994 (revised elevation plan dated May 17, 1994), and shall
not be modified without prior city approval.
4. No additional antennas may be installed at the subject
location without City review.
In accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, this
decision may be appealed to the City Council within fifteen (15)
calendar days of the date of this determination. This notice
constitutes a decision of the Community Development Department
only. Additional permits, including Building Permits, may be
required by the Building Department or other City Departments. It
is the property owner's responsibility to obtain all necessary
permits required for the type of project proposed.
If you have any questions regarding this determination, please
contact Jim Kennedy at the Community Development Department by
telephoning (619) 633-2715.
Sandra Holder
Community Development Director
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