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PLN160808 - PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD OF AMERICA CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA (LEASE TO VERIZON WIRELESS) (Continued from June 8, 2017)
Public hearing to consider the construction of a wireless telecommunication facility (WCF)
Project Location: 264 San Juan Grade Road, Salinas, Greater Salinas Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per CEQA Section 15301(e)(1)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution to:
a. Find the project Categorically Exempt per Section 15301(e)(1) of CEQA Guidelines; and
b. Approve a Use Permit and Design Approval to allow the construction of a telecommunication facility (WCF) consisting of the installation of a 57 foot high columnar monument design containing an electronic transceiver, eight antennae, and sixteen radio remote units.
A draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C)
Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Ben Hackstedde, Sequoia Development Services for Verizon Wireless
Property Owner: Pentacostal Church of God of America Central District of California
APN: 211-162-021-000
Parcel Size: 0.7 of an acre
Zoning: "MDR/5" (Medium Density Residential, 5 units per acre)
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
On 28 February 2017, Sequoia Development Services, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless, submitted an application for the construction of an unmanned wireless telecommunication facility that will be attached to the south side of an existing single-story church building. The area comprises predominantly low-lying single family homes and row crops with very limited commercial properties available. Other sites in the area were analyzed by Verizon's RF engineers for the greatest potential to reduce significant service gaps. With that objective, the alternative sites were not viable due to redundancy that would not improve wireless service for subscribers. Verizon p...
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