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2013-02-19 PC AGENDA
1 AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1315 VALLEY DRIVE HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254 February 19, 2013 7:00 P.M. Ron Pizer, Chairman Peter Hoffman, Vice Chairman Kent Allen Michael Flaherty Sam Perrotti Note: No Smoking Is Allowed in the City Hall Council Chambers THE PUBLIC COMMENT IS LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER Planning Commission agendas and staff reports are available for review on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org. Written materials distributed to the Planning Commission within 72 hours of the Planning Commission meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the Community Development Department during normal business hours from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and on the City’s website. Final determinations of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 10 days of the next regular City Council meeting date. If the 10th day falls on a Friday or City holiday, the appeal deadline is extended to the next City business day. Appeals shall be in written form and filed with the City Clerk's office, accompanied by an appeal fee. The City Clerk will set the appeal for public hearing before the City of Hermosa Beach City Council at the earliest date possible. If you challenge any City of Hermosa Beach decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on this agenda, or in a written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices will be available for check out at the meeting. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call or submit your request in writing to the Community Development Department at (310) 318-0242 at least 48 hours (two working days) prior to the meeting time to inform us of your needs and to determine if/how accommodation is feasible. 2 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Oral / Written Communications Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public hearing on the agenda may do so at this time. Section 1 Consent Calendar 4. Approval of the January 15, 2013 Action Minutes 5. Resolution(s) for Consideration a) Resolution P.C. 13-1 modifying a Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale general alcohol, outdoor dining and live entertainment, in conjunction with an existing restaurant (“Club 705”), at 701-705 Pier Avenue. THE RECOMMENDATIONS NOTED BELOW ARE FROM THE PLANNING STAFF AND ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. THE FINAL DECISION ON EACH ITEM RESTS WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION WILL BE THE ACTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Section II Public Hearings 6. PARK 13-2 -- Parking Plan to allow an outdoor patio on Pier Plaza in conjunction with an existing restaurant with on-sale beer and wine (Zeppy’s Pizzeria) with less than required parking and provision of on-site tandem parking for two vehicles, at 36 Pier Avenue. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Parking Plan allowing a reduction to two parking spaces to be provided in tandem subject to conditions. 7. CON 13-1 / PDP 13-2 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 72170 for a 3-unit attached condominium at 533 11th Street. Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map subject to conditions. 8. CUP 13-2 -- Conditional Use Permit to modify an existing nonconforming rooftop wireless telecommunication facility, by replacing three panel antennas with upgraded antennas screened within an existing nonfunctional chimney, adding screened rooftop equipment, and upgrading equipment, within an existing leased area at the south end of the commercial building at 1060 Aviation Boulevard (Sprint-Nextel). Staff Recommended Action: To adopt the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to regulate the use and allow the modification to the wireless facility, subject to the conditions. 3 Section III 9. Staff Items a. Report on City Council actions. b. Report on comprehensive planning processes. c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. d. Community Development Department activity report of December, 2012. 10. Commissioner Items 11. Adjournment 1 Planning Commission Action Minutes January 15, 2013 ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH HELD ON JANUARY 15, 2013, 7:00 P.M., AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS All public testimony and the deliberations of the Planning Commission can be viewed on the City’s web site at www.hermosabch.org, On-Demand Video of City Meetings The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M. by Chairman Pizer. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Allen, Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chairman Pizer Absent: None Also Present: Ken Robertson, Community Development Director Lauren Langer, Assistant City Attorney Pamela Townsend, Senior Planner Tom Thompson, Acting Police Chief David Lantzer, Fire Chief 3. Oral / Written Communications Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public hearing on the agenda may do so at this time. Section I CONSENT CALENDAR 4. Approval of the December 5, 2012 action minutes ACTION: The Planning Commission consensus was to approve the above minutes, noting the correction of the Chairman’s name at the beginning of the minutes. 5. Resolution(s) for Consideration a) Resolution P.C. 12-22 modifying a Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale general alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 1238 Hermosa Avenue (“Café Boogaloo”). ACTION: To adopt Resolution P.C. 12-22 with following modifications: 1) Section 3, Condition No. 5: Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. 12:00 midnight daily. 2) Section 3, Condition No. 7: The hours for live entertainment shall be limited to 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the following day 11:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 2 Planning Commission Action Minutes January 15, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. the following day 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal and State holidays, Cinco de Mayo, and St. Patrick’s Day. MOTION by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Chmn. Pizer NOES: Comms. Hoffman, Perrotti ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Section II Public Hearing 6. CUP 12-9 -- Modification or revocation of a Conditional Use Permit that currently allows on- sale general alcohol, live entertainment and outdoor dining in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 705 Pier Avenue, Club 705. Staff Recommended Action: To conduct the public hearing and direct staff to return with a resolution to modify the Conditional Use Permit set forth in City Council Resolution 07-6531 as directed by the Commission. ACTION: To direct staff to return with a resolution at the February 19, 2013 meeting to modify the Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff including modifying the closing time from 2:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, with following changes: 1) Condition 1.4 under 1. Permitted Use: Admission shall not be charged for entrance into the business except on Thursday through Saturday, nor shall drink minimums of any kind be imposed at any time. 2) Condition 7.1 under 7. Miscellaneous Conditions shall read “The operations of the business shall be reviewed by the six months after…” MOTION by Commissioner Perrotti, seconded by Commissioner Flaherty. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Comms. Allen, Flaherty, Hoffman, Perrotti, Chmn. Pizer NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Section III 7. Staff Items a. Report on City Council actions. b. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda. c. Community Development Department activity report of November, 2012. 8. Commissioner Items 9. Adjournment 3 Planning Commission Action Minutes January 15, 2013 The meeting was formally adjourned at 8:35 P.M. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the foregoing Minutes are a true and complete record of the action taken by the Planning Commission of Hermosa Beach at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 15, 2013. Ron Pizer, Chairman Ken Robertson, Secretary Date 36 Pier Avenue – Rear portion of property occupied by Zeppy’s Provided by Community Development Dept. 2/19/13 SUPPLEMENTAL, ITEM 6 Proposed parking spaces Striped No Parking 533 11th St, Hermosa Beach, CA - Google Maps Attachment 2 Location Map Imagery ©2013 Cybercity, Google, Map data ©2013 Cybercity, Google - http://maps.google.com/maps[02/14/2013 10:47:12 AM] 533 11th St. 14 15 Attachment 3 Zoning Map Subject Site 16 Attachment 4 Legal Poster 18 Attachment 5 Site Photographs Properties along north side of 11th Street, west of subject site Properties along the south side of 11th Street, diretcly across from subject site Single family (545 11th Street) 4-unit residential (531 11th Street) Project Site Narrative LA37XC777 1060 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach, CA Introduction Sprint-Nextel requests a Conditional Use Permit to modify an existing unmanned wireless telecommunications facility on an existing building. The modification will include the removal of three (3) panel antennas and installation of (3) new panel antennas inside an existing fake chimney, Addition of six (6) RRHs below the parapet. The antennas and associated RRH’s will be completely screened from view. In addition, Sprint-Nextel will replace an equipment cabinet, replace a battery cabinet, remove a power cabinet, install new fiber optic cables, and install a small fiber junction box all within the existing lease area. The subject site is located at 1060 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach, CA. The proposed modifications are consistent with the general requirements of the Wireless Telecommunications Facility standards set forth in Section 17.40.170. Sprint-Nextel is a telecommunications service provider operating wireless telecommunication sites throughout California and the nation. Sprint-Nextel and its affiliates have acquired licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) throughout the United States. These licenses include the City of Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Description of Use Sprint-Nextel proposes to modify, operate and maintain a wireless communications facility on an existing building. . The modification will include the removal of three (3) panel antennas and installation of (3) new panel antennas inside an existing fake chimney, Addition of six (6) RRHs below the parapet. The antennas and associated RRH’s will be completely screened from view. In addition, Sprint- Nextel will replace an equipment cabinet, replace a battery cabinet, remove a power cabinet, install new fiber optic cables, and install a small fiber junction box all within the existing lease area. The antennas will not significantly alter the architectural appearance or result in any material change to the nature of the use of the building or affect the character of the community; in fact the new design will not change and will not be noticed at all by the casual observer. The equipment cabinets will be placed in the existing equipment area on the side building and completely screened from view. ATTACHMENT 6 Sprint Nextel’s modifications will not in any way be a detrimental impact on the surrounding property. This facility will not impair the use or enjoyment of, or be otherwise injurious to, property in the immediate vicinity because the antennas will be screened and the screening will be painted to match the building, and the equipment cabinet will be located in the existing equipment area which is disguised to match the building. Furthermore, the facility will not emit smoke, debris, noise, or any other type of nuisance. For these reasons, the facility is practically undetectable to the casual observer. However, enhanced wireless communications will have a positive influence on personal, business, governmental and other existing uses in this area. Each application shall contain a brief narrative accompanied by written documentation that explains and validates the applicant's efforts to locate the facility in accordance with the Screening and Site Selection Guidelines set forth in this Section. Sprint-Nextel proposes to replace the antennas that are located within an existing fake chimney, install RRH’s that are screened by the existing parapet, and replace equipment that is in an existing lease area disguised to match the building. None of the proposed changes will be visible to the general public. This is an existing site, which is being upgraded; but there will be no visual impact Each application shall contain a narrative that discloses the exact location and nature of any and all existing facilities that are owned (including publicly owned structures), operated or used by the applicant and located within five (5) miles from the geographic borders of the City of Hermosa Beach. See attached list of all sites within the City limit. Each application shall contain a narrative and scaled map(s) that precisely disclose the geographic area(s) within the City of Hermosa Beach that are proposed to be serviced by the proposed facility, the geographic area(s) bordering the City of Hermosa Beach, if any, that will be serviced by the proposed facility, the nature of the service to be provided or purpose of the facility, the reasons, if any, why the applicant cannot locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach, and the efforts, if any, that applicant has made to locate the facility outside the City of Hermosa Beach. This is an existing site, and this upgrade will allow for better service to the surrounding community. See attached phone and data propagation maps. Notwithstanding any permit that may be granted in accordance with this Section, the facility shall be erected, located, operated and maintained at all times in compliance with this Section and all applicable laws, regulations and requirements of the Building Code, and every other code and regulation imposed or enforced by the City of Hermosa Beach, the State of California, and the United States Federal Government. Applicants are separately required to obtain all applicable building and construction permits that may be required prior to erecting or installing the facility. The proposed installation will be designed and constructed to meet applicable governmental and industry safety standards. Specifically, Sprint-Nextel will comply with all FCC and FAA rules governing construction requirements, technical standards, interference protection, power and height limitations and radio frequency standards. The proposed facility will operate at the lowest possible power level, and is designed to be well below established standards used by the FCC for safe human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields. Each wireless communications carrier applicant shall provide a letter to the director of community development stating willingness to allow other carriers to co-locate on their facilities wherever feasible or a written explanation why the subject facility is not a candidate for co-location. Sprint is open to collocation as long as there is no interference with their facility. An RF Environmental Evaluation Report must be prepared by the applicant indicating that the proposed wireless communications facility meets FCC regulations and standards for construction, maintenance and operations. Ten days after installation and every two years thereafter, the telecommunications service provider must submit a certification report, attested to by a licensed engineer expert in the field of RF emissions, that the facility is compliant with the applicable FCC regulations for RF emissions. See attached report. The proposed wireless communications facility meets FCC regulations and standards for construction, maintenance and operations. Ten days after installation and every two years thereafter, the telecommunications service provider must submit a certification report, attested to by a licensed engineer expert in the field of RF emissions, that the facility is compliant with the applicable FCC regulations for RF emissions. Sprint-Nextel will provide a report after construction and every two years. Approval of the project is subject to the Planning Commission making a finding that the proposed site results in fewer or less severe environmental impacts than any feasible alternative site. The City may require independent verification of this analysis at the applicant’s expense. The intention of the alternatives analysis is to present alternative strategies which would minimize the number or size and adverse environmental impacts of facilities necessary to provide the needed services to the City and surrounding areas. N/A, this is a modification to an existing site. Conclusion: Sprint-Nextel understands the City’s desire to have these sites designed in a manner that reduces their visual impact. By placing these antennas inside an existing screen disguised as a chimney, it will reduce any impact this upgrade may have; the modified facility will have no visual impact on the surrounding community and environment. The antennas will not change the building’s architectural appearance or impact its use. Furthermore, the proposed facility will have no substantial adverse impact on properties or improvements in the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, Sprint-Nextel respectfully requests Conditional Use Approval which will enable Sprint-Nextel to construct and operate the proposed modifications to antennas and supporting equipment cabinet on an existing building located at 1060 Aviation Blvd. List of sites within 5 miles in Hermosa Beach SiteNumber SiteAddress SiteCity LA03XC323 1200 Artesia Blvd.Hermosa Beach LA37XC777 1060 Avaiation Blvd Hermosa Beach LA57XC302 1301 Hermosa Ave Hermosa Beach CA5014-H 2447 Pacific Coast Highway Hermosa Beach CA6821-B 200 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach LA37XC777 Study 3G1x (1900 MHz) COPYRIGHT © 2011 ALCATEL-LUCENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 LA37XC777 Coverage with neighboring sites : Current Design Best Pilot Ec (dBm) 1060 Aviation Blvd. COPYRIGHT © 2011 ALCATEL-LUCENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 LA37XC777 neighboring sites Coverage: Without LA37XC777 Best Pilot Ec (dBm) 1060 Aviation Blvd. COPYRIGHT © 2011 ALCATEL-LUCENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LA37XC777 VS. Without LA37XC777 Market Ec Delta Area Delta Pops Delta Total Pops in Polygon POPs Percentage Los Angels -0.57892 -0.0153 -54.2733 36245.627 -0.15% 4 Ec and POPs Delta For LA37XC777 Without LA37XC777, 0.151% Pops are affected 1060 Aviation Blvd. 1060 Aviation Blvd. 1060 Aviation Blvd. 1060 Aviation Blvd. 1060 Aviation Blvd. 1060 Aviation Blvd. Equipment Radio Frequency – Electromagnetic Energy (RF-EME) Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 Quality Inn 1060 Aviation Boulevard Hermosa Beach, California 90254 Los Angeles County 33.863706; -118.388661 NAD83 rooftop EBI Project No. 62127967 December 26, 2012 Prepared for: Sprint Nextel c/o Alcatel-Lucent 26801 West Agoura Road Calabasas, CA, 91301 Prepared by: RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Purpose of Report EnviroBusiness Inc. (dba EBI Consulting) has been contracted by Sprint Nextel to conduct radio frequency electromagnetic (RF-EME) modeling for Sprint Site LA37XC777 located at 1060 Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach, California to determine RF-EME exposure levels from the proposed Sprint wireless communications equipment at this site. As described in greater detail in Section 11.0 of this report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has developed Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Limits for general public exposures and occupational exposures. This report summarizes the results of RF-EME modeling in relation to relevant FCC RF-EME compliance standards for limiting human exposure to RF-EME fields. This report contains a detailed summary of the RF EME analysis for the site. This document addresses the compliance of Sprint’s proposed transmitting facilities independently. MPE Summary At the nearest walking/working surfaces to the proposed Sprint antennas, the maximum power density is 163.00 percent of the FCC’s general public limit (32.60 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit). At ground level, the maximum power density generated by the Sprint antennas combined with the existing other carriers antennas on site is 4.60 percent of the FCC’s general public limit (0.92 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit). Statement of Compliance: Based on worst-case predictive modeling, the worst-case emitted power density may exceed the FCC’s general public limit within approximately 5 feet of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Modeling also indicates that the worst-case emitted power density does not exceed the FCC’s occupational limit within any distance of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Signage is recommended at the site as presented in Section 9.0. Posting of the signage and installation of barriers brings the site into compliance with FCC rules and regulations. RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 1.0 LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING ANTENNAS AND FACILITIES AND EXISTING RF LEVELS This project involves the removal of three (3) existing antennas replaced with three (3) proposed Sprint wireless telecommunication antennas on a rooftop located at 1060 Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach, California. There are three Sectors (A, B, and C) proposed to be modified at the site, with one (1) antenna to be re-installed per sector. There were no collocated carriers on the rooftop. 2.0 LOCATION OR ALL APPROVED (BUT NOT INSTALLED) ANTENNAS AND FACILITIES AND EXPECTED RF LEVELS FROM THE APPROVED FACILITIES There are no antennas or facilities that are approved and not installed based on information provided to EBI and Sprint at the time of this report. 3.0 NUMBER AND TYPES OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SITES (WTS) WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE PROPOSED SITE With the exception of the antennas mentioned in Section 1.0, there are no other Wireless Telecommunication Service (WTS) sites observed within 100 feet of the proposed site. 4.0 LOCATION AND NUMBER OF THE SPRINT ANTENNAS AND BACK-UP FACILITIES PER BUILDING AND NUMBER AND LOCATION OF OTHER TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON THE PROPERTY Sprint proposes the removal of three (3) existing antennas replaced with three (3) proposed Sprint wireless telecommunication antennas on a rooftop located at 1060 Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach, California. There are three Sectors (A, B, and C) proposed to be modified at the site, with one (1) antenna to be re-installed per sector. In each sector, there is proposed to be one antenna transmitting in the 800 MHz and the 1900 MHz frequency ranges. The Sector A antenna will be oriented 45° from true north. The Sector B antenna will be oriented 175° from true north. The Sector C antenna will be oriented 319° from true north. The bottoms of the Sector A and B antennas will be 5.25 feet above the rooftop. The bottoms of the Sector C antenna will be 32 feet above ground level. There were no collocated carriers on the rooftop. 5.0 POWER RATING FOR ALL EXISTING AND PROPOSED BACKUP EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO THE APPLICATION The operating power for modeling purposes was assumed to be 20 Watts per transmitter for the 800 MHz antenna and there will be one (1) transmitter operating at this frequency per sector. Additionally, for modeling purposes it was assumed to be 20 Watts per transmitter and three (3) transmitters per sector operating at the 1900 MHz. 6.0 TOTAL NUMBER OF WATTS PER INSTALLATION AND THE TOTAL NUMBER OF WATTS FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS ON THE BUILDING The effective radiated power (ERP) for the 800 MHz transmitter combined on site is 405 Watts. The ERP for the 1900 MHz transmitters combined on site is 3,353 Watts. RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 7.0 PREFERRED METHOD OF ATTACHMENT OF PROPOSED ANTENNA WITH PLOT OR ROOF PLAN INCLUDING: DIRECTIONALITY OF ANTENNAS, HEIGHT OF ANTENNAS ABOVE NEAREST WALKING SURFACE, DISCUSS NEARBY INHABITED BUILDINGS Based on the information provided to EBI, the information indicates that the proposed antennas are to be pipe mounted in the location of the existing antennas behind the stealth wall, operating in the directions, frequencies, and heights mentioned in section 4.0 above. The site is located on a motel rooftop, and is within 100 feet of two additional inhabited buildings to the northeast and southwest. 8.0 ESTIMATED AMBIENT RADIO FREQUENCY FIELDS FOR THE PROPOSED SITE Based on worst-case predictive modeling, the worst-case emitted power density may exceed the FCC’s general public limit within approximately 5 feet of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Modeling also indicates that the worst-case emitted power density does not exceed the FCC’s occupational limit within any distance of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Based on worst-case predictive modeling, there are no areas at ground level related to the proposed Sprint antennas that exceed the FCC’s occupational or general public exposure limits at this site. At the nearest walking/working surfaces to the proposed Sprint antennas, the maximum power density is 163.00 percent of the FCC’s general public limit (32.60 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit). At ground level, the maximum power density generated by the Sprint antennas combined with the existing other carriers antennas on site is 4.60 percent of the FCC’s general public limit (0.92 percent of the FCC’s occupational limit). The inputs used in the modeling are summarized in the RoofView® export file presented in Appendix B. 9.0 SIGNAGE AT THE FACILITY IDENTIFYING ALL WTS EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PEOPLE NEARING THE EQUIPMENT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE APPLICABLE FCC ADOPTED STANDARDS (DISCUSS SIGNAGE FOR THOSE WHO SPEAK LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH) Signs are the primary means for control of access to areas where RF exposure levels may potentially exceed the MPE. It is recommended that signage be installed for the new antennas making people aware of the antennas locations. There are exposures above the FCC limits in front of the proposed antennas and therefore barriers are recommended. Additionally, there are areas where workers elevated above the rooftop and ground may be exposed to power densities greater than the general population and occupational limits. Workers and the general public should be informed about the presence and locations of antennas and their associated fields. Access to this site is unknown. To be conservative, the modeling results are reported as though the general public is able to access the rooftop. 10.0 STATEMENT ON WHO PRODUCED THIS REPORT AND QUALIFICATIONS Please see the certifications attached in Appendix A below. RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 11.0 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) REQUIREMENTS The FCC has established Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) limits for human exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic (RF-EME) energy fields, based on exposure limits recommended by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and, over a wide range of frequencies, the exposure limits developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to replace the 1982 ANSI guidelines. Limits for localized absorption are based on recommendations of both ANSI/IEEE and NCRP. The FCC guidelines incorporate two separate tiers of exposure limits that are based upon occupational/controlled exposure limits (for workers) and general public/uncontrolled exposure limits for members of the general public. Occupational/controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment and in which those persons who are exposed have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. Occupational/ controlled exposure limits also apply where exposure is of a transient nature as a result of incidental passage through a location where exposure levels may be above general public/uncontrolled limits (see below), as long as the exposed person has been made fully aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over his or her exposure by leaving the area or by some other appropriate means. General public/uncontrolled exposure limits apply to situations in which the general public may be exposed or in which persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment may not be made fully aware of the potential for exposure or cannot exercise control over their exposure. Therefore, members of the general public would always be considered under this category when exposure is not employment-related, for example, in the case of a telecommunications tower that exposes persons in a nearby residential area. Table 1 and Figure 1 (below), which are included within the FCC’s OET Bulletin 65, summarize the MPE limits for RF emissions. These limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. They vary by frequency to take into account the different types of equipment that may be in operation at a particular facility and are “time-averaged” limits to reflect different durations resulting from controlled and uncontrolled exposures. The FCC’s MPEs are measured in terms of power (mW) over a unit surface area (cm 2). Known as the power density, the FCC has established an occupational MPE of 5 milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm2) and an uncontrolled MPE of 1 mW/cm2 for equipment operating in the 1900 MHz frequency range. For the Sprint equipment operating at 800 MHz, the FCC’s occupational MPE is 2.66 mW/cm2 and an uncontrolled MPE of 0.53 mW/cm2. These limits are considered protective of these populations. Table 1: Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) (A) Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) Averaging Time [E]2, [H]2, or S (minutes) 0.3-3.0 614 1.63 (100)* 6 3.0-30 1842/f 4.89/f (900/f2)* 6 30-300 61.4 0.163 1.0 6 300-I,500 -- -- f/300 6 RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 Table 1: Limits for Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) (A) Limits for Occupational/Controlled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) Averaging Time [E]2, [H]2, or S (minutes) 1,500-100,000 -- -- 5 6 (B) Limits for General Public/Uncontrolled Exposure Frequency Range (MHz) Electric Field Strength (E) (V/m) Magnetic Field Strength (H) (A/m) Power Density (S) (mW/cm2) Averaging Time [E]2, [H]2, or S (minutes) 0.3-1.34 614 1.63 (100)* 30 1.34-30 824/f 2.19/f (180/f2)* 30 30-300 27.5 0.073 0.2 30 300-I,500 -- -- f/1,500 30 1,500-100,000 -- -- 1.0 30 f = Frequency in (MHz) * Plane-wave equivalent power density Based on the above, the most restrictive thresholds for exposures of unlimited duration to RF energy for several personal wireless services are summarized below: Personal Wireless Service Approximate Frequency Occupational MPE Public MPE Personal Communication (PCS) 1,950 MHz 5.00 mW/cm2 1.00 mW/cm2 Cellular Telephone 870 MHz 2.90 mW/cm2 0.58 mW/cm2 Specialized Mobile Radio 855 MHz 2.85 mW/cm2 0.57 mW/cm2 Most Restrictive Freq, Range 30-300 MHz 1.00 mW/cm2 0.20 mW/cm2 MPE limits are designed to provide a substantial margin of safety. These limits apply for continuous exposures and are intended to provide a prudent margin of safety for all persons, regardless of age, gender, size, or health. Power Density (mW/cm2) RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 Personal Communication (PCS) facilities used by Sprint in this area operate within a frequency range of 800-1900 MHz. Facilities typically consist of: 1) electronic transceivers (the radios or cabinets) connected to wired telephone lines; and 2) antennas that send the wireless signals created by the transceivers to be received by individual subscriber units (PCS telephones). Transceivers are typically connected to antennas by coaxial cables. Because of the short wavelength of PCS services, the antennas require line-of-site paths for good propagation, and are typically installed above ground level. Antennas are constructed to concentrate energy towards the horizon, with as little energy as possible scattered towards the ground or the sky. This design, combined with the low power of PCS facilities, generally results in no possibility for exposure to approach Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) levels, with the exception of areas directly in front of the antennas. FCC Compliance Requirement A site is considered out of compliance with FCC regulations if there are areas that exceed the FCC exposure limits and there are no RF hazard mitigation measures in place. Any carrier which has an installation that contributes more than 5% of the applicable MPE must participate in mitigating these RF hazards. 12.0 LIMITATIONS This report was prepared for the use of Sprint Nextel. It was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of other consultants undertaking similar studies at the same time and in the same locale under like circumstances. The conclusions provided by EBI are based solely on the information provided by the client. The observations in this report are valid on the date of the investigation. Any additional information that becomes available concerning the site should be provided to EBI so that our conclusions may be revised and modified, if necessary. This report has been prepared in accordance with Standard Conditions for Engagement and authorized proposal, both of which are integral parts of this report. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. 13.0 SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS EBI has prepared this Radiofrequency Emissions Compliance Report for the proposed Sprint telecommunications equipment at the site located at 1060 Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach, California. EBI has conducted theoretical modeling to estimate the worst-case power density from Sprint antennas and the other carriers’ existing antennas to document potential MPE levels at this location and ensure that site control measures are adequate to meet FCC and OSHA requirements. As presented in the preceding sections, based on worst-case predictive modeling, the worst-case emitted power density may exceed the FCC’s general public limit within approximately 5 feet of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Modeling also indicates that the worst-case emitted power density does not exceed the FCC’s occupational limit within any distance feet of Sprint’s proposed antennas at the main roof level. Signage is recommended at the site as presented in Section 9.0. Posting of the signage and installation of the recommended barriers brings the site into compliance with FCC rules and regulations. RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 Appendix A Certifications RF-EME Compliance Report Site No. LA37XC777 EBI Project No. 62127967 1060 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, California EBI Consulting 21 B Street Burlington, MA 01803 1.800.786.2346 Preparer Certification I, Peter Smithy, state that: I am an employee of EnviroBusiness Inc. (d/b/a EBI Consulting), which provides RF-EME safety and compliance services to the wireless communications industry. I have successfully completed RF-EME safety training, and I am aware of the potential hazards from RF-EME and would be classified “occupational” under the FCC regulations. I am familiar with the FCC rules and regulations as well as OSHA regulations both in general and as they apply to RF-EME exposure. I have reviewed the data provided by the client and incorporated it into this Site Compliance Report such that the information contained in this report is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Appendix B Roofview® Export File StartMapDefinitionRoof Max YRoof Max XMap Max YMap Max XY Offset X OffsetNumber of AreasenvelopeList Of Areas170 160 180 170 10 10 1$U$41:$FX$210$U$41:$FX$210$U$41:$FX$210StartSettingsDataStandard Method UptimeScale FactorLow Thr Low Color Mid Thr Mid Color Hi Thr Hi Color Over ColorAp Ht MultAp Ht Method4 2 3 1 100 1 500 4 5000 2 3 1.5 1StartAntennaData It is advisable to provide an ID (ant 1) for all antennas(MHz) Trans Trans Coax Coax Other Input Calc (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft) dBd BWdth Uptime ONID Name Freq Power Count Len Type Loss Power Power Mfg Model X Y Z Type Aper Gain Pt Dir Profile flagSPR C1 Sprint 800 20 1 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 16.8667 RFSAPXVSPP18-C-A200 4 32 6 11.5 65;319 ON•SPR C1 Sprint 1900 20 3 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 50.60009 RFSAPXVSPP18-C-A200 4 32 6 15.9 65;319 ON•SPR A1 Sprint 800 20 1 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 16.8667 RFSAPXV9ERR18-C-A204 4 5.25 6 10.5 80;45 ON•SPR A1 Sprint 1900 20 3 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 50.60009 RFSAPXV9ERR18-C-A204 4 5.25 6 14.9 80;45 ON•SPR B1 Sprint 800 20 1 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 16.8667 RFSAPXVSPP18-C-A203 1 5.25 6 11.5 65;175 ON•SPR B1 Sprint 1900 20 3 10 1/2 LDF 0.5 50.60009 RFSAPXVSPP18-C-A203 1 5.25 6 15.9 65;175 ON•StartSymbolDataSymMap MarkerRoof X Roof Y Map Label Description ( notes for this table only )Sym 5 35 AC Unit Sample symbolsSym 14 5 Roof AccessSym 45 5 AC UnitSym 45 20 Ladder 12 Attachment 3 Legal Poster and Site Photographs 13 1060 Aviation Boulevard This side of the nonfunctional chimney will be taken down in order to swap out new panel antennas. Same side face will be placed back. View of the outdoor support equipment area from the building roof. View of building roof looking north, showing wireless facility cable tray and nonfunctional chimney 14 1060 Aviation Boulevard Residential properties to the south and southwest of the wireless facility. 19 Attachment 5 Zoning Map Subject Site Tentative Future Agenda PLANNING COMMISSION City of Hermosa Beach MARCH 19, 2013 Project Title Public Notice Meeting Date Date Rec’d Remarks 1st Qtr GPA 3/19/13 920 17th Street (East Lot)—CUP, PDP & VTPM #72199 for a 2-unit condo. 2/7 3/19 1/17 920 17th Street (West Lot)—CUP, PDP & VTPM #72198 for a 2-unit condo. 2/7 3/19 1/17 Amendment to the Municipal Code to allow and regulate mobile food vendors within the City of Hermosa Beach, create an administrative permit process within the Zoning Code, and various amendments for consistency & adoption of a Negative Declaration. 2/7 3/19 1/30 Amendment to the Municipal Code to allow and regulate limited special events/activities on private property within the City of Hermosa Beach and various amendments regarding special events for consistency & adoption of a Negative Declaration. 2/7 3/19 1/30 1301 Hermosa Avenue – CUP amendment for a wireless telecommunication facility (Sprint) 2/7 3/19 12/20 1305 Hermosa Avenue—CUP for a wireless telecommunication facility (Verizon) 2/7 3/19 2/7 583 Prospect Avenue—CUP & PD for 2-Unit Condo 2/7 3/19 2/12 f:b95\cd\wpc - future agenda 2/13/13 9c 1 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION DECEMBER, 2012 MONTHLY REVENUE REPORT NUMBER OF PERMITS TYPE OF ACTIVITY CURRENT MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE LAST FY TOTAL BUILDING 39 28 267 255 488 PLUMBING 15 15 130 107 214 MECHANICAL* 15 9 87 73 127 ELECTRIC 18 14 135 131 246 PLAN CHECK 16 11 100 72 161 SEWER USE 2 2 8 4 4 RES. BLDG. REPORTS 16 9 132 92 229 PARKS & RECREATION 0 2 0 3 3 IN LIEU PARKS & REC 2 0 9 0 0 BOARD OF APPEALS 0 0 0 0 0 SIGN REVIEW 2 4 13 27 37 FIRE FLOW FEES 4 6 27 18 40 LEGAL DETERMINATION 0 0 0 0 0 ZONING APPEALS 0 0 0 0 0 TEMPORARY SIGN 0 2 5 7 10 GEN. PLAN MAINT. (Eff. 7/09) 5 8 22 22 40 TOTALS 134 110 935 811 1,599 FEES COLLECTED TYPE OF FEE CURRENT MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE LAST FY TOTAL BUILDING $33,244.88 $32,831.88 $189,183.67 $158,479.53 $297,253.72 PLUMBING $3,797.50 $4,688.60 $30,013.50 $24,944.33 $47,685.37 MECHANICAL $2,948.00 $2,737.00 $16,136.00 $15,909.40 $26,039.70 ELECTRIC $4,068.00 $3,671.90 $38,771.00 $34,754.34 $58,309.16 PLAN CHECK $40,876.31 $6,220.74 $148,218.82 $75,044.54 $189,249.36 SEWER USE $1,344.00 $8,700.00 $10,900.00 $19,433.94 $19,433.94 RES. BLDG. REPORTS $2,160.00 $1,215.00 $17,820.00 $16,248.60 $34,743.60 PARKS & RECREATION $0.00 $13,626.00 $0.00 $20,439.00 $20,439.00 IN LIEU PARKS & REC $14,348.00 $0.00 $93,194.00 $0.00 $0.00 BOARD OF APPEALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SIGN REVIEW $1,030.00 $1,520.00 $6,253.00 $8,384.00 $12,262.00 FIRE FLOW FEES $725.40 $2,628.24 $5,888.55 $4,925.13 $7,961.72 LEGAL DETERMINATION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ZONING APPEALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TEMPORARY SIGN $0.00 $170.00 $425.00 $935.00 $1,190.00 GEN. PLAN MAINT. (Eff. 7/09) $5,205.00 $6,912.00 $30,879.00 $23,556.00 $39,285.00 TOTALS $109,747.09 $84,921.36 $587,682.54 $403,053.81 $753,852.57 2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING DIVISION BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED REPORT MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2012 TYPE OF STRUCTURE PERMITS DWELLING UNITS VALUATION 1 101 NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES DETACHED 3 3 $1,111,755.71 2 102 NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES ATTACHED 3 103 NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDINGS 4 104 NEW 3 OR 4 FAMILY BUILDINGS 5 105 NEW 5 OR MORE FAMILY BUILDINGS 6 213 NEW HOTELS/MOTELS 7 214 NEW OTHER NON HOUSEKEEPING 8 318 NEW AMUSEMENT & RECREATION 9 319 NEW CHURCHS/OTHER 10 320 NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 11 321 NEW PARKING GARAGES. 12 322 NEW SERVICE STATIONS/REPAIR GARAGES 13 323 NEW HOSPITALS/OTHER INSTITUTIONAL 14 324 NEW OFFICES/BANKS 15 325 NEW PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY BUILDINGS 16 326 NEW SCHOOLS/OTHER EDUCATIONAL 17 327 NEW STORES/OTHER MERCH BLDGS. 18 328 NEW OTHER NON RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS 19 329 NEW STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BUILDING 3 $60,500 20 434 ADD/ALTER DWELLING/POOLS 19 $217,530.76 21 437 ADD/ALTER NON RESIDENTIAL 11 $832,400 22 438 RESIDENTIAL GARAGES/CARPORTS 23 645 DEMOLITION-SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES 3 3 $38,165 24 646 DEMO 2-FAMILY BUILDINGS 25 647 DEMO 3-4 FAMILY BUILDINGS 26 648 DEMO 5+ FAMILY BUILDINGS 27 649 DEMO ALL OTHER BUILDINGS 28 434 SOLAR SYSTEM (NO FEE PERMIT) 39 $2,260,351.47 TOTAL UNITS ADDED FY 2012-13 TO DATE: 16 TOTAL UNITS DEMOLISHED/LOST FY TO DATE: 13 (See Attached List) TOTAL NET UNITS FY TO DATE: 3 FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 Total New Dwelling Units: 16 Total Demolished/Lost Units: 24 Net Unit: -8 Total New Dwelling Units: 9 Total New Dwelling Units: 22 Total Demolished/Lost Units: 7 Total Demolished/Lost Units: 16 Net Units: 2 Net Units: 6 3 Dwelling Units Demolished/Lost as of December, 2012 (FY 2012-13) ADDRESS TYPE PERMIT DATE PERMIT NO. NO. OF UNIT 1627 Golden Avenue Demolish Single Family House 7/23/12 B12-00282 1 714 Marlita Place Demolish Single Family House 7/25/12 B12-00287 1 321 Prospect Avenue Demolish Single Family House 7/31/12 B12-00300 1 120 28th Street Demolish Single Family House 9/18/12 B12-00390 1 122 Manhattan Avenue Demolish 2 Units on Lot 9/24/12 B12-00402 2 232 26th Street Demolish Single Family House 10/10/12 B12-00433 1 1276 9th Street Demolish Single Family House 10/17/12 B12-00453 1 2416 Hermosa Avenue Demolish Single Family House 11/13/12 B12-00493 1 125 Monterey Blvd. Demolish 1 of 2 Units on Lot 11/26/12 B12-00506 1 823 14th Street Demolish Single Family House 12/6/12 B12-00517 1 162 Monterey Blvd. Demolish Single Family House 12/6/12 B12-00523 1 2434 Manhattan Avenue Demolish Single Family House 12/18/12 B12-00541 1 Total Units Demolished/Lost 13 4 January 7, 2013 HONORABLE MAYOR and MEMBERS of Regular Meeting of HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL January 22, 2013 ACTIVITY REPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION DECEMBER, 2012 STAFF REPORT PREPARED SUBJECT THIS MONTH THIS MONTH LAST FY FY TO DATE LAST FY TO DATE LAST FY TOTAL Appeal / Reconsideration 0 4 0 5 6 Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) - Condominiums 0 0 2 0 4 Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) - Commercial 0 0 4 1 1 C.U.P. / Precise Development Plan Amendment 0 0 2 5 5 Conditional Use Permit Modification / Revocation 1 0 1 0 0 Conditional Use Permit / Map Extension 0 0 1 1 2 Environmental Impact Report 0 0 0 0 0 Final Map 0 0 1 2 3 General Plan Amendment 0 0 0 1 3 Height Limit Exception 0 0 0 1 1 Lot Line Adjustment 0 0 0 0 1 Precise Development Plan 0 0 0 0 1 Parking Plan 0 0 1 1 3 Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 0 0 0 0 0 Text Amendment 1 0 9 5 13 Transit 0 0 1 1 2 Variance 0 0 0 1 1 Zone Change 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 5 5 37 42 80 Total Reports Prepared 7 9 59 66 126 NOTE: A staff report may be written for one or more of the items listed above, but it will be listed and counted only once. Easy Reader Run Date: February 7, 2013 DISPLAY Acct: 7010-2110 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, to consider the following: 1. Conditional Use Permit to modify an existing nonconforming rooftop wireless telecommunication facility, by replacing three panel antennas with upgraded antennas screened within an existing nonfunctional chimney, adding screened rooftop equipment, and upgrading equipment, within an existing leased area at the south end of the commercial building at 1060 Aviation Boulevard (Sprint-Nextel). 2. Parking Plan to allow an outdoor patio on Pier Plaza in conjunction with an existing restaurant with on-sale beer and wine (Zeppy’s Pizzeria) with less than required parking and provision of on-site tandem parking for two vehicles, at 36 Pier Avenue. 3. Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 72170 for a 3- unit attached condominium at 533 11th Street. SAID HEARINGS shall be held at 7:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. ANY AND ALL PERSONS interested are invited to participate and speak at these hearings at the above time and place. For inclusion in the agenda packet to be distributed, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, in care of City Hall at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 prior to Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 12:00 noon. All written testimony by any interested party will be accepted prior to or at the scheduled time on the agenda for the matter. IF YOU CHALLENGE the above matter(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at, or prior to, the public hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, please contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at (310) 318-0242 or fax to (310) 937-6235. The Department is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please contact a staff planner to discuss any project on the Planning Commission agenda. A copy of the staff report(s) in the Planning Commission packet will be available for public review at the end of the business day on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at the Hermosa Beach Police Department, Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.hermosabch.org. Relevant Municipal Code sections are also available on the website. 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