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File #: 25-640    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Zoning Item Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 5/6/2025 In control: Planning and Building
On agenda: 5/15/2025 Final action:
Title: TowerCo Conditional Use Permit Record No.: PLN-2025-19146 APN: 403-081-013 Eureka area A Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications and public utility facility, consisting of a 150-foot-tall monopole with new Verizon wireless antennas and antenna equipment, including various equipment cabinets housing various utilities and a 30kW diesel generator within a 45'x45' fenced lease area. No water or sewer service required. This will be an unmanned facility and engineered for three additional wireless carriers. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures.
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Attachment 1 - TowerCo CUP Draft Resolution 19146.pdf, 3. Attachment 1A - Conditions of Approval 19146 SL.pdf, 4. Attachment 1B - Revised Site Plans_19146.pdf, 5. Attachment 1C - Location Map.pdf, 6. Attachment 2 - Applicant’s Evidence in Support of the Required Findings 19146.pdf, 7. Attachment 2A - Revised Project Support Statement - Freshwater Rd.pdf, 8. Attachment 2B - Revised Coverage Maps_19146.pdf, 9. Attachment 2C - Revised Alternative Sites Analysis_19146.pdf, 10. Attachment 2D - Photo Simulations_TowerVsMonopine_19146.pdf, 11. Attachment 2E - Revised Accoustical Study_19146.pdf, 12. Attachment 2F - Radio Frequency Report_19146.pdf, 13. Attachment 3 - Referral Agency Comments and Recommendations_19146.pdf
To: Planning Commission

From: Planning and Building Department

Agenda Section: Consent

SUBJECT:
title
TowerCo Conditional Use Permit
Record No.: PLN-2025-19146
APN: 403-081-013
Eureka area

A Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications and public utility facility, consisting of a 150-foot-tall monopole with new Verizon wireless antennas and antenna equipment, including various equipment cabinets housing various utilities and a 30kW diesel generator within a 45'x45' fenced lease area. No water or sewer service required. This will be an unmanned facility and engineered for three additional wireless carriers. The property is currently developed with a single-family residence and other accessory structures.
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt the resolution (Resolution 25-__), (Attachment 1) which does the following:

a. Finds the Planning Commission has determined that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines and agrees with the lead agency's findings; and

b. Makes all of the required findings for approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and

c. Approves the TowerCo Conditional Use Permit as recommended by staff subject to the conditions of approval (Attachment 1A).
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DISCUSSION:
Project Location: The project site is located in the Eureka area, on the southeast side of Misty Hill Lane, approximately 2,100 feet from the intersection of Misty Hill Lane and Pigeon Point Road, on the property known as 250 Misty Hill Lane.

Present General Plan Land Use Designation: RA5-20 - Residential Agriculture, 5-20 acres, Freshwater Community Plan; Density: One dwelling unit per 5-20 acres; Slope Stability: Moderate Instability (2).

Present Zoning: RS-B-5(5) - Residential Suburban with combining zone overlay of Special Building Site (B), 5-acre minimum parcel size

Environmental Review: Project is exempt from CEQA review pursuan...

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