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RESOLUTION NO. 05 - 40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
DENYING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW REQUEST WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR
AN UNMANNED WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY
LOCATED AT 11555 SHANNON AVENUE (ST. RAYMOND'S CHURCH)
APN 941-0102-001-20
P A 04-052
WHEREAS, the Applicant, James Singleton of CalCom Systems, on behalf of Verizon Wireless,
has requested approval of Site Development Review to construct an unmanned wireless
telecommunications facility within the existing steeple at St. Raymond's Church, including six, 52-inch
panel antennas to be mounted inside the existing steeple; a 16' x 16' (256 square foot) equipment
enclosure with two GPS antennas mounted to the inside wall of the enclosure; a 18'-6" x 13'-8" (253
square foot) generator enclosure; and, the construction of a new trash enclosure for the church facility; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant submitted an application for Site Development Review on September
29,2004; and
WHEREAS, a Public Notice was sent out for public comment on the project; and
WHEREAS, the public comment period was between May 24, 2005 and June 2, 2005 during
which time public comments were received via telephone and in writing; and
WHEREAS, based on the public comments received it was determined that Section 8.92.030.C of
the Dublin Zoning Ordinance prohibits Wireless Communication Facilities on private property in
residential zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director elected to not take action on the project at the
close of the public comment period; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance does not require a public hearing for Site Development
Review however, the Zoning Ordinance allows an application to be referred to another decision maker at
any point in the project review process; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development transferred original hearing jurisdiction to
the Planning Commission at his discretion because of policy implications and unique or unusual
circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a Public Hearing on said project application on
July 12, 2005; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said Public Hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing Notice was mailed to all adjacent property owners and tenants
within 500 feet of the project site; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Planning Commission recommending denial of
said application; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use their independent judgment and
considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Planning Commission of the City of
Dublin does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding said Site Development
Review:
A. Approval of this application would not be consistent with all requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance as Section 8.92.030.C prohibits wireless communication facilities on private property
within residential zoning districts and the project site is located on private property within an R-1,
Single Family Residential zoning district.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 2005.
AYES:
Chair Schaub, Cm. Fasulkey, King, and Wehrenberg
NOES:
ABSENT:
Cm. Biddle
ABSTAIN:
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Planning Commission Chair
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ATTEST:
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Planning Man'ager
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