2021-36 - EGAAW
NOTICE OF DECISION
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Development Services Department
DEVELOPMEN r SERVICES DEPARTMEN r
Project Name:
T-Mobile Wireless upgrades on existing building
Request:
Substantial Conformance Determination with Case No. 96-
160 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-76) approved October 10, 1996
and 95-316 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-05) approved January 15,
1996 to allow change out of antennas and equipment
cabinets on an existing wireless telecommunications facility.
Discretionary Action:
Substantial Conformance (SUBC)
CEQA Determination:
EXEMPT
DECISION:
APPROVED
Project Number:
SUBC-004461-2021
DSD Number:
2021-36
Location:
2185 San Elijo Avenue
Community:
Cardiff -by -the -Sea
APN:
261-032-31
Applicant:
T-Mobile
Representative:
Delilah Bruzee, Md7
Project Planner:
Todd Mierau, Associate Planner, tmierau ee cinitasca. ov
Decision Date:
July 13, 2021
Report Approval:
®Andrew Maynard, Senior Planner
®Anna Colamussi, Planning Manager
This document is to certify that the applicant's proposed plans dated received by the City of
Encinitas on April 1, 2021, have been determined to be in substantial conformance with the
originally approved Case Nos. 96-160 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-76) approved on October 10, 1996
and 95-316 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-05) approved January 15, 1996.
ITEM NAME: T-MOBILE
PROJECT NUMBER: SUBC-004461-2021
DATE: 7/13/2021
BACKGROUND:
The project site is an existing commercial office building with retail and offices existing on both
floors. An existing T-Mobile wireless telecommunications facility exists on the project site, which
was constructed in the mid-90's. Case Nos. 95-316 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-05) approved January
15, 1996 and 96-160 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-76) approved October 10, 1996 allowed the current
facility with four existing antennae's located on the building and existing ground level equipment
in the current configuration and orientation that is present today.
PROJECT SUMMARY/ANALYSIS:
This determination is based upon the following modifications:
Remove four existing antennas and install four new panel antennas painted to match the
building's exterior.
Remove six Remote Radio Units (RRU's) and install four RRU's total..
Remove two existing equipment cabinets and one power panel and replace with new
equipment cabinet and new 200-amp power panel.
This determination is based on the following findings:
This determination is based on the following findings for Substantial Conformance with a
Design Review Permit:
1. No project condition is changed or deleted;
The proposed modification does not affect the original conditions of approval.
2. No feature, facility, or amenity is deleted or substantially altered which had been
considered essential to the project's quality, safety, or function by the decision
making body;
The design is consistent with the exterior appearance of the original facility approved
under the Administrative Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit with
Case No. 96-160 ADR/CDP (DCD 96-76) approved October 10, 1996 and 95-316
ADR/CDP (DCD 96-05) approved on January 15, 1996. The antennas will be painted to
match the exterior appearance of the existing building so as to maintain the same essential
function approved by the previous decision making body.
3. The area of any residential floor plan is not decreased or increased by more than
five percent;
The proposed change will not increase floor area.
4. No additional lots or dwelling units are added;
No additional lots or dwelling units are proposed to be added to the project.
5. No public or private open space is reduced in area or in its potential for use and
enjoyment;
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ITEM NAME: T-MOBILE
PROJECT NUMBER: SUBC-004461-2021
DATE: 7/13/2021
No public or private open space will be reduced by this proposal.
6. The shape and bulk of structures, exterior building materials, landscaping, parking
and access are substantially in conformance with the spirit and intent of the Design
Review Permit decision;
The project still maintains the same functional characteristics, whereby the spirit and intent
of the original Administrative Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit is
maintained. The facilities are proposed to be painted to match the building color to appear
seamless in the overall existing design.
7. The grading plan will not increase or decrease the final grade on any part of the site
by more than 3 feet over or under the plan approved by the Design Review Permit
decision;
No grading is proposed.
8. No significant changes are made which, in the opinion of the Development Services
Department should be reviewed by the body which approved the original
application;
The overall integrity and function of the wireless telecommunications facility will remain
unchanged with the antenna change out, RRU installation and equipment cabinet change
out within the existing equipment enclosure. The wireless telecommunications facility as
proposed will operate in full compliance with the standards for Radio Frequency Emissions
(RF) as adopted by the FCC with adherence to the site's cumulative compliance
recommendations outlined in the RF report prepared by EBI, Consulting. Kramer Telecom
Law Firm, the City's Third -Party RF Engineer, through their analysis of the applicant's
Radio Frequency Emission study about power, antenna height and other elements,
confirmed that the proposed telecommunications facility with the proposed changes are in
compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) OET 65 requirements
and Section 6409(a) contained within the Middle -Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
of 2012. All "RF Notice" signs will be installed in compliance with FCC OET Bulletin 65 in
both English and Spanish. The proposed equipment cabinet will be in compliance with
Chapter 30.40 of the Encinitas Municipal Code (Performance Standards). Based on the
discussion above, the Development Services Department finds that there are no
significant changes that warrant a modification to the permit.
Environmental Status: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental
review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(d)
which exempts the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or
structures from environmental review. The project meets the criteria for the exemption.
This determination shall be valid 15 days from the date of this Determination, during which time
any aggrieved person may, upon payment of necessary fees, file an appeal. Additional permits,
including Building Permits, may be required by the Development Services Department or other
City Departments. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits required for
the type of project proposed. The applicant may proceed through the plan check process during
the appeal period at his/her own risk; plan check fees are non-refundable. Any filing of an
appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in
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ITEM NAME: T-MOBILE
PROJECT NUMBER: SUBC-004461-2021
DATE: 7/13/2021
accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is
taken on the appeal.
If you have any questions regarding this determination, please contact Todd Mierau, Associate
Planner, at (760) 633-2693 or by email at;;;,p,!ii..!!Lt!.I!1,.d..3.plu.f".I!!L!I!'lujl!32g fy; or contact the
Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-
2710 or by email at .114.Illy.m„!Iil.!Iq"iiii!.t..)..:!!iiii.pl.!i!..2:q...9.fy.•
Anna Colamussi
Planning Manager
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