REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Use Permit for a new unmanned telecommunication facility with a 70-foot-tall monopine (Verizon Wireless) at 0 Richard Avenue
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Project: Use Permit to allow a new telecommunication facility
Applicant: Christopher Fowler, On Air, LLC
Owner: Mario Ravizza
General Plan: Low Intensity Office/R&D
Zoning: Light Industrial (ML)
Site Area: 5,796 square feet (0.133 acres)
Existing Site Conditions: Empty lot
Surrounding Land Uses
North: Industrial uses
South: Industrial uses
East: Industrial uses
West: Industrial uses
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the resolution approving the Use Permit, subject to conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND
On January 24, 2020, the applicant, Christopher Fowler, applied for a Use Permit for a new unmanned telecommunication facility use at 0 Richard Avenue. The property totals approximately 5,796 square feet (0.133 acres) and is currently an unused, empty lot. The subject new telecommunication facility would include a Verizon Wireless 70-foot-tall monopine.
The project site is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Richard Avenue and Memorex Drive. The property is surrounded by industrial warehouse and office uses. The site is zoned Light Industrial (ML) and the General Plan land use designation is Low Intensity Office/R&D.
DISCUSSION
The proposed new unmanned telecommunication facility would include the installation of a Verizon Wireless 70-foot-tall monopine. The proposed monopole will be equipped with nine antennas, nine RRU units, and a 35 KW gas generator on a 605 square foot lease area enclosed by a six-foot chain-link fence with green privacy slats. There is also a proposed secondary box for power with a traffic rated lid provided by SVP.
Pertaining to safety concerns, local governments, including the City of Santa Clara, are preempted from regulating wireless telecommunication facilities based on concerns regarding the health effects o...
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