PC Resolution-05-06-14-01PC RESOLUTION NO. 05-06-14-1
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 05-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A CITYWIDE SIREN WARNING SYSTEM WITH NINE SIRENS, AND
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR FUTURE SIRENS.
WHEREAS, Southern California Edison (“Applicant”) proposes to replace 8 (eight)
existing sirens and associated control cabinets at various locations throughout the City and
install 1 (one) new wood pole with sirens within the Meredith Canyon area for the purpose
of establishing an early warning system in the event of an emergency at the San Onofre
Nuclear Generating Station. The existing sirens that are mounted on 50 foot tall poles will
be replaced with new sirens that measure approximately between 6’-0” to 10’-0” in height
and have a diameter of approximately 2’-6”. The weight of the sirens ranges from 460
pounds to 710 pounds; and,
WHEREAS, a conditional use permit has been filed by the applicant to allow the
installation of these sirens and establish locational criteria and design standards for future
sirens; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed project has been processed pursuant to Section 9-2.301,
Development Review of the Land Use Code and reviewed for compliance with the City’s
General Plan and the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines; and, L-,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Administrator has reviewed the project pursuant to
Section 1531 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and issued a Class 3
categorical exemption and caused a Notice of Exemption to be posted pursuant to Section
15062 of the CEQA Guidelines, and has otherwise complied with all applicable provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, on May 19,2005, the Design Review Committee reviewed the project
for compliance with the City’s design standards; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public meeting on
June 14, 2005 pursuant to Section 9-2.313 of the Municipal Code to consider public
testimony on the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of
the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby make the following findings:
1. The proposed project is consistent with the policies and objectives of the San Juan
Capistrano General Plan, specifically, the Goal 2 and 4 of the Safety Element:
Safety Goal 2, Protect the community from hazards related to air pollution, nuclear
powerproduction, hazardous materials, and ground transportation which states that
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the City “Coordinate with federal and state agencies and Southern California Edison
to reduce the risks related to nuclear power production (Policy 2.2)”
Safety Goal 4, Improve the ability of the City to respond effectively to natural and
human-caused emergencies which states that the City “Support the development of
local preparedness plans and multi-jurisdictional cooperation and communication for
emergency situations.. . (Policy 4. I) “; and,
2. The proposed project complies with all applicable provisions of the Land Use Code
subject to the mitigation measures and conditions of approval contained in this
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning
Commission of the City of San Juan Capistrano does hereby confirm issuance of a
categorical exemption and approves the project subject to the following conditions of
a p prova I:
1. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 05-03 is granted to establish locational standards
and design criteria for processing future siren installations and alterations, which
may be approved administratively pursuant to the terms and conditions of this
conditional use permit. This approval also allows modifications to eight (8) existing
sirens and installation of one (1) new siren, and is granted based on the application
materials prepared and submitted by Southern California Edison (SCE) on March
11,2005, including an SJC Siren Replacement project binder that contains existing
and proposed siren locations, alterations and finish colors. The project binder and
proposed alterations of the siren sites are approved as submitted and conditioned
herein, and shall not be further altered unless reviewed and approved by the
affected city departments. Minor modifications and additions to this approval which
are determined by the Planning Director to be in substantial conformance with the
approved site locations, and which do not intensify or change the use or require
any deviations from adopted standards, may be approved by the Planning Director
upon submittal of an application and the required fee. If not appealed, this ap roval
shall become effective on the first business day following the fifteenth (15 ) day
after the date of the Planning Commission’s approval.
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2. Plans submitted for grading/ building permit plan check shall include as part of
the black line information sheet, a complete copy of the signed Planning
Commission Resolution.
3. The applicant shall secure all applicable building permits for construction of the
proposed installations as required by the Building Official.
4. Pursuant to Section 8-1.03 of the Land Use Code all construction activities which
includes the delivery and/or recovery of materials, supplies or construction
equipment shall be conducted in accordance with the prescribed hours of
operation.
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Monday through Friday
Saturday
7:OO a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Construction activity is prohibited on Sundays and on any federal holiday unless
waived by the Building Official.
5. Approved colors for new siren installations are ANSI 70 (Gray) for the poles and
GN-1 (Forest Green) for the cabinets as specified in the approval application
materials (or equivalent colors as approved by the Planning Director). These colors
may be modified to another earth-tone shade to better blend with the surrounding
vegetation, as approved by the Planning Director.
6. Landscape screening shall be installed to screen siren poles and cabinets where
visible to the general public and where appropriate, as approved by the Planning
Department.
EFFECTIVE DATE & FINAL APPROVAL: This project approval shall
become effective following expiration of the fifteen (1 5) day appeal period without filing of
an appeal application. The appeal period shall expire at 500 PM, Wednesday, June 29,
2005. This project approval shall be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of approval
of this resolution, and shall expire on June 29, 2007 unless a time extension request or
building permit application related to this discretionary approval is submitted to the City
.J prior to that date.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 2005, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Cohen, Drey and Ratcliffe, Vice Chairman Cardoza and
Chairman Neely
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Molly Bgh, Plkhning Director
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