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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0007_1_CC Report - Alberhill Ranch Park CellularTO: FROM: DATE: l,{i$&,LS:ffi*IW-*-**-*****-'1-:-\N)l)ntr,\1 I', IltI\rt CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER MARCH 8, 2016 SUBJECT: COMMUNICATION SITE LEASE AGREEMENT SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS ALBERHILL RANCH PARK, 28200 LAKE STREET Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Communication Site Lease Agreement for Alberhill Ranch Park (APN 389-020- 056) with Verizon Wireless approving installation and operation of a wireless cellular facility at Alberhill Ranch Park subject to provisions set forth in the Agreement. Backqround The City Council had previously authorized staff to accept applications for using City Parks as wireless telecommunication facility sites and set forth land use and lease provisions. On January 5,2016 the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-11 and Commercial Design Review 2015-11, a request by Verizon Wireless for the replacement of an existing 69'-6" light pole located at 28200 Lake Street with a 69'-6" wireless telecommunications facility designed as a light pole. Verizon Wireless is requesting approval of a communication site lease agreement to install a wireless telecommunication facility designed as a 69'-6" high light pole, housing six paddle antennas, 12 remote radio units, and supplemental equipment. A lease area of 20' X 13'-4" teel (267 square feet) would be enclosed by CMU block enclosure eight feet in height to screen various ground mounted equipment. The park is generally located southeast of the intersection of Lake Street and Nichols Road. {".1 l'i' ()[ Canyon Hills Park Cellular Agreement March B, 2016 Page 2 The proposed facility has been designed to be screened as a light pole and will replace an existing light pole that provides lighting to a baseball field. The screening material has been adequately designed to provide screening of the proposed antennas, thereby reducing the visual impact of the proposed facility. The proposed facility will still retain the functionality of the original light pole. The ground mounted equipment will be screened by an enclosure that has been designed in a manner consistent with other ancillary buildings located in the park. Staff from Community Services, Building & Safety, Fire, and Engineering have all reviewed the project. Discussion This is an opportunity for the City to provide cellular gap coverage to its residents, obtain an ongoing revenue source and regulate the cellular structure to be non- obtrusive to the general public while not impacting park activities. The Planning Commission review ensured proper location, screening and consrstency with the existing park amenities. The applicant has agreed to the following site lease agreement provisions: 1. A S-year lease with four 5-year extensions (25 years total). 2. Rent based on $2,500 per month. 3. Rent to automatically increase by 2.5o/o per year. 4. All construction and all other maintenance costs to be borne by applicant. 5. City reserves the right to either retain ownership of cellular structure after the lease expires or require removal of such structure. The attached communication site lease agreement sets forth specific provisions, legal description, location maps, and approved design plans. Prepared by: Approved by: Attachments: Grant Taylor, Director of Community Development Grant Yates, City Manager Communication Site Lease Agreement Planning Commission Conditions of Approval 1) 2)