Title
PLN170802 - BRAY ALBERT L TR ET AL (VERIZON WIRELESS)
Public hearing to consider the construction of a 65-foot wireless telecommunication facility (WCF) disguised as a windmill
Project Location: Paris Valley Road, San Ardo, South County Area Plan
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Zoning Administrator adopt a Resolution to:
a. Find the project is new construction of a small facility which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines; and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines; and
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow the construction of an unmanned wireless communication facility (WCF) consisting of:
A. a 65 foot high lattice tower windmill design transceiver containing:
i. nine high panel 6-foot antennae,
ii. one GPS antenna,
iii. eighteen radio remote units,
iv. three hybrid trunks,
v. six DC surge protectors,
vi. associated coaxial and trunk cables; and
B. a concrete pad with 8 foot high chain link fence enclosure containing:
i. a standby generator,
ii. four equipment cabinets, and
iii. associated utilities and equipment.
A draft resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C) that
Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Ben Hackstedde, Sequoia Development Services for Verizon Wireless
Property Owner: BRAY ALBERT L TR ET AL
APN: 422-281-001-000
Parcel Size: 102 acres
Lease Space: 625 square feet
Zoning: "HI" (Heavy Industrial Mineral Extraction)
Plan Area: South County Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The subject application is for a 65-foot high lattice tower transceiver along with associated equipment cabinets, emergency generator, and meter that will be housed within an eight foot high chain link enclosure. Sequoia Development Services, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless, submitted an application f...
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