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PLN200073 - AT&T OP MURPHY
Public hearing to consider the installation of a wireless communications facility consisting of a 125-foot high monopole and a 21' x 28' square foot fenced equipment area and associated equipment, including a walk-in cabinet and diesel generator including a variance for a 210 square foot addition to the building site coverage.
Proposed Location: 31450 Hwy 101, Gonzales (APN 257-041-012-000)
Proposed CEQA Action: Categorically Exempt per section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Find the project 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;
b. Approve a Use Permit to allow the installation of a 125-foot high communications monopole and a 21' x 28' square foot fenced equipment area and associated equipment, including a walk-in cabinet and diesel generator; and
c. Approve a variance to allow a 5.81 percent lot coverage.
A draft resolution, including findings and evidence, is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
Staff recommends approval subject to 9 conditions.
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Planning File Number: PLN200073
Owner: OP Murphy Produce Company Inc. (AT&T)
APN: 257-041-012-000
Agent: Tom Johnson
Plan Area: Central Salinas Valley Area Plan
Flagged and Staked: Photo-simulations provided
SUMMARY:
The applicant proposes to construct a new 125-foot tall cell tower to provide improved service for an approximately 4.75 mile stretch of Hwy 101 and surrounding areas south of the City of Gonzales and north of the City of Soledad. The proposed location is behind an existing agricultural processing plant. The property is currently at the coverage limitation for a Farmland zoned parcel. As such, a variance is required to exceed the 5% coverage limitation and allow a 5.81 percent lot coverage.
DISCUSSION:
Setting
The proposed site is a Farmland zoned prop...
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