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Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider Use Permit U-24-01 by AT&T to establish and operate a Wireless Telecommunication Facility consisting of a 154' tall monopole within a 25 x 45 sq. ft. lease area located at 5277 Hawkins Road, approximately 1 mile east of Vacaville, within the Exclusive Agriculture "A-40" zoning district, APN 0134-300-010. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
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Public Hearing Required? Yes _X___ No __ _
Public Notice Required? Yes _X___ No __ _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Conduct a noticed public hearing to consider Use Permit U-24-01; and
2. Adopt a resolution approving U-24-01 subject to the findings and conditions of approval contained in Attachment A.
SUMMARY:
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
AT&T is pursuing a use permit to construct and operate a new wireless telecommunications facility (WTF) consisting primarily of a 154-foot-tall monopole and associated equipment within a 1,125 square foot lease area on property located along Hawkins Road in unincorporated Solano County.
Pursuant to Section 28.81(D)(5)(e) and Section 28.81(E)(2)(a) of the County Zoning Regulations, Planning Commission approval is required for a WTF operator that wishes to apply for an exception to height limitations (65 feet) and/or are not co-located or grouped.
II. OBJECTIVE:
AT&T is seeking to improve coverage and capacity within the vicinity of the proposed facility. This project would serve to fill a service gap in LTE coverage for AT&T's customers in Vacaville along with improved 4G and 5G services. This project will also designate a spectrum (Band 14) to enhance and secure communications for subscribed first responder agencies across jurisdictions.
The project also proposes to expand capa...
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