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7,A -I REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Subject Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's approval of a Use Permit and Architectural Permit at 2325 Euclid Avenue to allow for the installation of a wireless telecommunications facility. Recommendation That the City Council uphold the Zoning Administrator decision and based on a review of the staff report, administrative record and public testimony find that: 1. The placement of the subject facilities, as conditioned by the Use Permit and Architectural Permit, will meet the requirements of Redwood City Zoning Ordinance Article 38, including but not limited to, operation and maintenance; height; setbacks; distance; area; color; and screening,. 2. The subject facilities will comply with the radiation requirements established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and that the City is preempted by Federal law from regulating the placement of such facilities that comply with FCC regulations related to radiation. . \ 3. Conditions contained in Use Permit 62-01 and Architectural Permit 63-01 are limited to Verizon, Inc. and do not extend to the subject application. Project Description The applicant, the Alaris Group on behalf of AT&T wireless, applied for a Use Permit and Architectural Permit to allow for the installation of a second wireless telecommunications facility on the First Congregational Church's sanctuary building. In early 2003, the City approved a telecommunications facility at this site for Verizon Wireless, and thus this proposed installation was considered to be a "co-location" at this site. The proposed application includes six (6) panel antennas mounted inside a new steeple and three (3) equipment cabinets at grade. Based on recommendations from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and after considering the administrative record for the existing Verizon telecommunications facility, the Zoning Administrator made the determination that the cumulative impact of existing and proposed telecommunications facilities and the approval of the A T& T application, subject to conditions of approval would not be detrimental to the general welfare of the City. Appella~lt's Issues The appellant is concerned about the placement of an additional wireless telecommunication facility at the church property. The appellant has cited that the AT&T application "violates a contract" and represents additional health concerns stemming from the radiation associated with the proposed use. Major Findings The purpose ofthe City's regulation for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities as stated in 2/28/05 1