Title
PLN180318 - ROBLES (AT&T WIRELESS)
Public hearing to consider the installation of a 100-foot tall monopole wireless communication facility and equipment shelter.
Project Location: 2380 Alisal Road (Don Elias Tequila), Salinas (Assessor's Parcel Number 137-121-015-000, Greater Salinas Area Plan.
Proposed CEQA action: Exempt per Section 15303(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator:
a) Find that the project for a new wireless communication facility qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per Section 15303c) of the CEQA Guidelines, and there are no exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2; and
b) Approve a Use Permit to allow the installation of a 100-foot tall monopole wireless
communication facility and support equipment consisting of twelve (12) panel antennas, twenty-one (21) remote radio units, and four (4) DC surge compressors, enclosed by a 40 feet x 40 feet, 6-foot high chain link fence.
The attached resolution includes findings and evidence for consideration (Exhibit A). Staff recommends approval subject to 10 conditions of approval.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Agent: Tom Johnson, TSJ Consulting Inc (AT&T Mobility)
Property Owner: Joaquin Robles
APN: 137-121-015-000
Parcel Size: 10.05 acres
Zoning: F/40 (Farmlands 40 - 160 acre minimum)
Plan Area: Greater Salinas Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
SUMMARY:
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Use Permit to construct and operate a 100-foot tall monopole wireless communication facility and support equipment (Wireless Facility). The proposed Wireless Facility will consist of 12 panel antennae, 21 remote radio units and 4 DC surge compressors enclosed by 40 foot x 40 foot, 6- foot high, chain link fence. The project location is at 2380 Alisal Road (Don Elias Tequila) along the northwest area of the property. The area is rural with primary activities involving trucking, storage and farm pro...
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