ERC 06-11-03Community Development Department
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 777-3308
APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
HELD ON
June 11, 2003
Committee Members:
David Knapp arrived at 4:40 p.m.
Steve Piasecki
Ralph Qualls
Dolly Sandoval
Gilbert Wong for Chuck Corr
Committee Members absent: Charles Corr
Staff present:
Colin Jung
Staff absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 28, 2003
ACTION:
MOTION:
SECOND:
ABSTAIN:
VOTE:
Motion to approve the May 28, 2003 minutes
Steve Piasecki
Ralph Quails
Gilbert Wong
3-0-1
NEW ITEMS:
1. Application No.:
Applicant:
Location:
CP-2000-09 (EA-2003-08)
City of Cupertino
Citywide
The following items were discussed:
u Discussion of future trends in wireless communications. o Many antennas will move into neighborhoods.
u Radio frequency radiation. Federal law prohibits the denial of an application
based on radiation levels. The Federal Communications Commission has
established maximum permissible exposure levels.
o Exposure standards are in place.
Hazardous materials is used in generators.
o Diesel fuel and sulfuric acid is used for the battery in case of a power
outage.
o Fire Department reviews all building permits to make sure use of
hazardous materials complies with City ordinance.
Hazards
o Emergency back-up generators may create excessive noise. Such
generators are reviewed at the building permit stage to make sure that
they comply with the City's noise ordinance.
o Non-traditional building materials used in treepoles, such as fiberglass,
could create a falling material hazard. Language in the master plan allows
the City to require special studies to ensure materials are safely used.
Land Use and Planning.
o Current ordinances prohibit commercial antennas in residential areas.
The draft master plan recommends that these zoning ordinances be
amended to allow these facilites.
ACTION: Recommendation for a Mitigated Negative Declaration with the following
mitigations: 1. Aesthetics Mitigations - The Master Plan includes policies on location,
siting and design and guidelines for siting and design. 2. Hazard Mitigations - The
small quantities of hazardous materials used are regulated by the City's Hazardous
Materials Ordinance. Non-standard building materials, such as fiberglass, will be
evaluated to make sure it does not pose a failing hazard. 3. Land Use Mitigations -
Before facilities are allowed in residential areas, applicants must demonstrate their
safety from a RFR standpoint and lessen visual impacts through design. Noise
Mitigations Ventilation and back-up generator equipment may exceed noise
standards and must meet the City Noise Ordinance.
MOTION: Steve Piasecki
SECOND: Ralph Qualls
ABSTAIN:
VOTE: 5 - 0
Respectfully submitted,
Kiersa Witt
Administrative Clerk
G/plannin g/erc/actionminutesO61103