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PLN170058 - AT&T (CALTRANS)
Public hearing to consider design review for minor equipment additions and upgrades, including installation of an equipment enclosure with a 6-foot high wood fence, to an existing wireless communications facility.
Project Location: State Route 1 and Riley Ranch Road, within the State Route 1 (Highway 1) right-of-way, Carmel Area Land Use Plan, Coastal Zone
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
a. Find the project categorically exempt per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Design Approval to allow replacement of two (2) panel antennas and one (1) conduit riser; installation of one (1) pole riser, two (2) H-Frame (bracket), two (2) Remote Radio Units, one (1) cabinet, and 6-foot high wood fence to an existing wireless communications facility.
The attached draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit B).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: AT&T
Property Owner: Caltrans
APN: 000-000-000-000
Zoning: Unclassified (Caltrans right-of-way)
Plan Area: Carmel Area Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: Not required due to minor scope of proposed project.
SUMMARY:
The proposed project includes various minor additions and upgrades to an existing wireless communications facility. The proposed project does not expand the existing site, which is fully within the Caltrans right-of-way along SR-1 (Highway 1). Due to the minor nature of the project, it was originally set to be processed administratively. After noticing for administrative review, the County received two requests for public hearing (Exhibit D). Therefore, this item was set for public hearing and consideration before the Zoning Administrator.
The concerns expressed by the public involve possible impacts to visual resources, safety, and noise. As proposed, the project will not create a substant...
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