Memorandum
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Mireya G. Turner, Director
Prepared by: Trish Turner, Assistant Planner II
DATE: January 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Consideration of Proposed Major Use Permit (UP 23-07) with Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS 23-14) for Public Safety Towers, LLC for an 80' tall monopine wireless communication tower within a 35' x 35' lease area; location: 3275 Hill Road, Lakeport (APN: 005-015-41)
Executive Summary:
Safety Tower/ FirstNet NLAKE01 requests discretionary approval of Major Use Permit (UP 23-07) for the construction of an 80-foot-tall wireless communication facility. The facility will provide AT&T customers with service. In the event of an incident, emergency communications take priority, and bandwidth is reallocated to accommodate stable emergency communications. The tower will be designed to look like a pine tree, commonly known as a monopine cellular (cell) tower. The project will include 15 antennas, 15 radios, three surge suppressors, three antenna mounts, within a 35' x 35' lease compound area that will contain equipment needed to support the tower. The project includes a battery backup system providing approximately eight hours of power. Additionally, a backup generator with a 190-gallon diesel fuel tank is included, capable of supplying power for approximately 3-4 days. The lease area will be enclosed by a 6' tall chain link fence with screening. The anticipated construction duration is between 90 to 110 days, and work would occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Site work is limited to establishing the 35' by 35' equipment enclosure area, installing tower support equipment, improving the driveway and road leading to the tower site, and constructing the tower. The tower would be unmanned, with maintenance requiring between one and four annual trips.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions:
A. Adopt Initial Study (IS 23-14) for Major Use P...
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