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PLN180315 - GONZALEZ ENCARNACION & BENIGNA (AT&T WIRELESS)
Public hearing to consider the installation of a new wireless communications facility co-located on an existing transmission tower that will increase its height from 131 feet to 147.8 feet, and the installation of 12 new antennas and associated radio equipment.
Project Location: 1002 Dolan Road, Moss Landing (131-052-019-000), North County Land Use Plan
Proposed CEQA action: Exempt per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
1) Find the project is a small structure, which qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and does not meet any of the exceptions under Section 15300.2;
2) Approve a Coastal Development Permit to allow increasing the height of an existing steel lattice tower from 131 feet to 147.8 feet, the installation of 12 mounted antennas and associated radio equipment, and the installation of a new equipment shelter at the foot of the tower.
The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit C). Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator adopt the resolution approving PLN180315 subject to seven (7) conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN180315
Agent: Tom Johnson, AT&T Wireless
Property Owner: Encarnacion & Benigna Gonzalez
APN: 131-052-019-000
Parcel Size: 4.027 acres
Zoning: RDR/5 (CZ) (Rural Density Residential/ 5-acre minimum)
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan (Coastal)
Flagged and Staked: Photo-simulations provided
SUMMARY:
The applicant, representing AT&T Wireless, is requesting approval of a Coastal Development Permit to allow increasing the height of an existing PG&E transmission tower by approximately 17 feet and installing 12 mounted antennas and associated radio equipment. The antennas will be located on one of two transmission towers on the southern boundary of 1002 Dolan Road behin...
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