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10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino; California 95014
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
December 21; 2005
Audrey Smith
T-Mobile
185 Berry Street #5300
San Francisco, Ca. 94107
SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE ACTION LETTER - Application ASA-2005-
13
This letter confirms the decision of the Design Review Committee1 given at the meeting
of December 151 2005; approving for a roof top wireless facility and base equipment
enclosure on an existing office building located at 21760 Stevens Creek Blvd1 according
to Resolution No. 229.
Please be aware that if this permit is not used within two years1 it shall expire on
December IS, 2007.
Also, please note that an appeal of this decision can be made within 14 calendar days
from the date of this letter. If this happens, you will be notified of a public hearing,
which will be scheduled before the City Council.
Sincerel y,
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Colin J unfii ()
Senior Planner
Resolution No. 229
cc: Thomas McShane, Bimark 22342 Bahl Street, Cupertino CA 95014
g:pll1nninslDRC ComrniUee/l1ction letter ASA-200S-13
ASA-2005-13
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
RESOLUTION NO. 229
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW OF A PERSONAL
WIRELESS SERVICE F ACIUTYWITH 3 PANEL ANTENNAS LOCATED
ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 21760 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2005-13
Audrey Smith (for T-Mobile)
21760 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Design Review Committee has held one or more
public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application;
and has satisfied the following requirements:
1. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, general welfare, or convenience;
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of this chapter, the General Plan, and
zoning ordinance;
3. Abrupt changes in building scale is avoided and a gradual transition related to height
and bulk is achieved;
4. Design harmony between new structures and existing buildings is protected through
the use of consistent or compatible design and color schemes;
5. The project complies with federal safety standards for radio frequency radiation
emissions; and
6. The project is consistent with the City's Wireless Facilities Master Plan and Wireless
Communications Facilities Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the design review application is hereby approved subject to the
conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on page 2 thereof; and
Resolution No, 229
Page 2
ASA-2005-13
December 15,2005
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application ASA-2005-13
set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting ot December 15,2005, and
are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III. CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT,
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on the approved plan set exhibits entitled "BI-MARK STEVENS
CREEK BLVD, SF-14973, 21760 STEVENS CREEK BLVD. CUPERTINO, CA 95014 SANTA
CLARA COUNTY" dated 10/25/05 and consisting of 5 sheets labeled T-l, A-I through A-
4, except as may be amended by the conditions contained in this resolution.
2. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66020(d) (I), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the
amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other
exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you
may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Govermnent Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-
day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally
barred from later challenging such exactions.
3. ABANDONMENT
If after installation, the aerial is not used for its permitted purpose for a continuous period
of 18 months, said antennas and associated facilities shall be removed. The applicant shall
bear the entire cost of demolition and removal.
4. EXPIRATION DATE
This use permit shall expire five (5) years after the effective date of the permit. The
applicant may apply for a renewal of the use permit at which time the Planning
Commission may review the state of wireless communication and camouflage
technologies to determine if the visual impact of the personal wireless facility can be
reduced.
5. FIELD MEASUREMENT OF RF RADIATION
Within one month of activation of the personal wireless service facility, the applicant shall
submit a report prepared by a State-licensed radio engineer documenting the actual level
of radio frequency radiation emissions at the following exposure sites:
1. ground levet 30 feet away from antenna
2. 2nd floor office suite below antenna
3. 2nd floor level of adjacent office building to the east
4. same roof top exposure adjacent to antenna (indicate distance)
Resolution No. 229
Page 3
ASA-2005-13
December15,2005
The measured results shall be compared to the relevant federal safety standards. If the
measurements exceed federal standards, the engineer shall offer recommendations to achieve
standards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2005, at a Regular Meeting of the Design
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following ron call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Giefer, Chairperson Miller
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/s/Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
/ s / Marty Miller
Marty Miller, Chair
Design Review Committee
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ASA-2005-13
CITY OF CUPERTINO
10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California 95014
REVISED (3/30/06) RESOLUTION NO. 229
OF THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING AN ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW OF A PERSONAL
WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY WITH 3 PANEL ANTENNAS LOCATED
ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 21760 STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
ASA-2005-13
Audrey Smith (for T-Mobile)
21760 Stevens Creek Boulevard
SECTION II: FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the necessary public notices have been given in accordance with the Procedural
Ordinance of the City of Cupertino, and the Design Review Committee has held one or more
public hearings on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met the burden of proof required to support said application;
and has satisfied the following requirements:
1. The proposal, at the proposed location, will not be detrimental or injurious to property
or improvements in the vicinity, and will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, general welfare, or convenience;
2. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of this chapter, the General Plan, and
zoning ordinance;
3. Abrupt changes in building scale is avoided and a gradual transition related to height
and bulk is achieved;
4. Design harmony between new structures and existing buildings is protected through
the use of consistent or compatible design and color schemes;
5. The project complies with federal safety standards for radio frequency radiation
emissions; and
6. The project is consistent with the City's Wireless Facilities Master Plan and Wireless
Communications Facilities Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony and other evidence
submitted in this matter, the design review application is hereby approved subject to the
conditions which are enumerated in this Resolution beginning on page 2 thereof; and
Resolution No. 229
Page 2
ASA-2005-13
December 15, 2005
That the subconclusions upon which the findings and conditions specified in this resolution
are based and contained in the public hearing record concerning Application ASA-2005-13
set forth in the Minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting of, December 15, 2005, and
are incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION III. CONDITIONS ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPT.
1. APPROVED PROTECT
This approval is based on the approved plan set exhibits entitled "BI-MARK STEVENS
CREEK BLVD. SF-14973, 21760 STEVENS CREEK BLVD. CUPERTINO, CA 95014 SANTA
CLARA COUNTY" dated 10/25/05 and consisting of 5 sheets labeled T-1, A-1 through A-
4, except as may be amended by the conditions contained in this resolution.
2. NOTICE OF FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERV A TIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS
The Conditions of Project Approval set forth herein may include certain fees, dedication
requirements, reservation requirements, and other exactions. Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66020(d) (1), these Conditions constitute written notice of a statement of the
amount of such fees, and a description of the dedications, reservations, and other
exactions. You are hereby further notified that the 90-day approval period in which you
may protest these fees, dedications, reservations, and other exactions, pursuant to
Government Code Section 66020(a), has begun. If you fail to file a protest within this 90-
day period complying with all of the requirements of Section 66020, you will be legally
barred from later challenging such exactions.
3. ABANDONMENT
If after installation, the aerial is not used for its permitted purpose for a continuous period
of 18 months, said antennas and associated facilities shall be removed. The applicant shall
bear the entire cost of demolition and removal.
4. EXPIRATION DATE
This Architectural and Site approval shall expire five (5) years after the effective date of the
permit. The applicant may apply for a renewal of the Architectural and Site approval at
which time the Design Review Committee may review the state of wireless communication
and camouflage technologies to determine if the visual impact of the personal wireless
facility can be reduced.
5. FIELD MEASUREMENT OF RF RADIATION
Within one month of activation of the personal wireless service facility, the applicant shall
submit a report prepared by a State-licensed radio engineer documenting the actual level
of radio frequency radiation emissions at the following exposure sites:
1. ground level, 30 feet away from antenna
2. 2nd floor office suite below antenna
3. 2nd floor level of adjacent office building to the east
4. same roof top exposure adjacent to antenna (indicate distance)
Resolution No. 229
Page 3
ASA-2005-13
December 15,2005
The measured results shall be compared to the relevant federal safety standards. If the
measurements exceed federal standards, the engineer shall offer recommendations to achieve
standards.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of December 2005, at a Regular Meeting of the Design
Review Committee of the City of Cupertino, State of California, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABST AIN:
ABSENT:
COMMISSIONERS: Giefer, Chairperson Miller
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
COMMISSIONERS: none
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
/s/Ciddy Wordell
Ciddy Wordell
City Planner
/ s / Marty Miller
Marty Miller, Chair
Design Review Committee