REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on Conditional Use Permit (PLN25-00131) for a New Unmanned AT&T Telecommunication Facility with the Installation of Rooftop Mounted Antennas and Ground Equipment Located at 2600 Great America Way
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
File No.: PLN25-00131
Project: Conditional Use Permit for a new unmanned AT&T telecommunication facility with the installation of rooftop mounted antennas and ground equipment
Applicant: Ashley Smith, Epic Wireless
Owner: Santa Clara Gateway 2 LLC
General Plan: High-Intensity Office/Research and Development (R&D)
Zoning: Planned Development (PD)
Site Area: 14.03 acres
Existing Site Conditions: The project site is built with a six-story existing multi-story office building and a surface parking.
Surrounding Land Uses:
North: Undeveloped Land (Zoned: Planned Development)
East: Outdoor Recreational Field (Zoned: Urban Center)
South: Outdoor Recreational Field (Zoned: Urban Center)
West: Office Park (Zoned: Planned Development)
Issues: Consistency with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance
Staff Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit for a new unmanned AT&T telecommunication facility with the installation of rooftop mounted antennas and ground equipment, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
On June 27, 2025, Epic Wireless, applicant, filed an application requesting a Conditional Use Permit (File No. PLN25-00131) for a new unmanned telecommunication facility for AT&T at 2600 Great America Way.
The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Designation of High-Intensity Office/Research and Development (R&D) and is zoned Planned Development (PD). The approved Development Agreement for the existing office park (PLN1999-01084) permits office and research & development activities for this PD. [AA1]The project site is located to the southeast of Great America Way and just south of California State Route 237. The propert...
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