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October 25, 2022 Peter J. Blied
PlanCom, Inc.
250 El Camino Real, #117
Tustin, CA 92780
City of Newport Beach
Attn: Planning
100 Civic Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Re: Project Description Letter & Findings
Site #: LSSNA01150B – New DISH Wireless Telecommunication Facility
2001 Westcliffe Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
To Whom It May Concern:
We write to you on behalf of our client Dish Wireless with respect to the above-
referenced location for your review of a new wireless communications facility use
permit. Project application details are included here below and in the various required
attachments. The items attached are as follows:
1.Check for Appropriate Application Fees
2.Project Description Letter & Findings
3.Planning Permit Application
4.RF Propagation Maps
5.EME Jurisdictional Report
6.Photo Simulations
7.Owner Letter of Authorization
8.Applicant Letter of Authorization
9.Preliminary Title Report
10. Public Noticing Package/Mailing Labels
11. Project Site Plans
Project Description:
The proposed scope of work involves the installation of a new unmanned rooftop
wireless facility on an existing 48’ tall building. The proposed facility will consist of
three fully screened sectors of antennas (six antennas total) in three unique locations on
this building rooftop. Equipment cabinets will be contained within a new 5’x7’ location
behind screening. Each sector of antennas will contain up to four remote radios (RRU)
for a total of 12 RRUs. The proposed installation is fully screened to match the existing
Verizon Wireless facility on site. With the use of FRP screening, this site will mimic
existing building texture and be absent from public view.
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Use Permit Justification & Findings:
Chapter 20.52 of the Zoning Code authorizes the Planning Commission or the Hearing
Officer to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications for a Conditional
Use Permit; and the Zoning Administrator to approve, conditionally approve, or
disapprove applications for a Minor Use Permit. To approve or conditionally approve a
use permit, the hearing body must make the following findings provided by Section
20.52.020 F.
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. This
proposal is consistent with the General Commercial/J2 Land Use designation for
commercial uses.
2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code. This
project proposal is allowable in the General Commercial/J2 zoning district with
the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The GC/J2 zone is intended to provide
a range of neighborhood-serving retail and service uses along street frontages
that are located and designed to foster pedestrian activity. Our project will not
limit that intent.
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible
with the allowed uses in the vicinity. The project design is integrated into the
design of the building and is completely absent from public view. Rooftop wireless
sites exist in general commercial zones throughout the city and are compatible
with typical commercial building activities and uses.
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and vehicle (e.g., fire and medical)
access and public services and utilities. The rooftop wireless facility easily blends
into the surrounding aesthetic, the rooftop equipment will be screened from view
and match other similar screen walls in terms of massing and bulk. The site will
operate 24/7/365 but will be a silent and unobtrusive rooftop tenant. The site will
not impact public services, public utilities, or any form of vehicular access.
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the city, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
The proposed project is like many prior projects approved in the City of Newport
Beach and will not create any hazard and negative impact on public health, safety,
etc. The provision of wireless communications is widely regarded as a benefit to
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public health and safety and improves the general welfare of communities by
enhancing communication options for mobile and stationary users of voice and
data technologies.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to working with you to
process this application. After reviewing this application package, please contact me
directly with any questions or concerns at (714) 262-0651 or
peter.blied@plancominc.com.
Sincerely,
Peter J. Blied
Sr. Project Manager
PlanCom, Inc.
For DISH Wireless
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