Title
PLN180317 - ZAMORA (AT&T WIRELESS)
Public hearing to consider Use Permit to allow the installation of a 120-foot tall wireless communication facility disguised as Eucalyptus tree.
Project Location: 76310 Hesperia Road, Bradley (Assessor's Parcel Number 424-051-065-000), South County Area Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Exempt per 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a) Find the project in the installation of a new wireless communication facility, which qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (New Construction or Conversion of Small structures), and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b) Approve a Use Permit to allow the installation of a 120-foot tall wireless communication facility disguised as Eucalyptus tree, and associated equipment consisting of twelve (12), six foot tall panel antennas, twenty two (22) remote radio units, four (4) DC surge compressors, one (1) microwave dish antenna, and one (1) back-up Diesel Generator with a 900 square foot leased area enclosed by a seven foot high wooden fence.
The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN180317 subject to nine (9) conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Tom Johnson, AT&T Wireless
Property Owner: Gloria J & Jose L Zamora
APN: 424-051-065-000
Parcel Size: 44.7 acres
Zoning: RG/40 (Rural Grazing/40-acre minimum)
Plan Area: South County Area Plan (Non-Coastal Advisory Committee)
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The applicant (Tom Johnson), representing AT&T Wireless, is requesting approval of a Use Permit to construct and operate a wireless communication facility camouflaged as a 120-foot mono pole eucalyptus tree, and associated equipment. The propos...
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