Legislation Details

File #: 26-2556    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/8/2026 In control: Contra Costa County Zoning Administrator
On agenda: 6/15/2026 Final action:
Title: JOHN MERRITT, ATC SEQUOIA LLC (Applicant) – ROGER AND JANET WAGNER (Owners), County File CDLP26-02005: The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to renew Land Use Permit CDLP16-02021 for an existing American Tower wireless telecommunications facility. The request includes a modification to COAs #18 and #19 of CDLP16-02021 to modify the screening requirements at the site. No other modification to the facility or conditions of approval are proposed. The project site is located at 1505 Finley Road in the San Ramon area of unincorporated Contra Costa County. (Zoning: A-2 General Agricultural District) (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 220-100-024).JL
Attachments: 1. Attachment A -Findings and Conditiions.pdf, 2. Attachment B - CDLP26-02005 Photos.pdf, 3. Attachment C - Maps.pdf, 4. Attachment D - Plans CDLP26-02005.pdf, 5. Attachment E - Special Reports.pdf
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Project Title:
Land Use Permit to Renew Land Use Permit CDLP16-02021


County File(s):
CDLP26-02005


Applicant/Owner:
John Merritt, ATC Sequoia LLC (Applicant) / Roger and Janet Wagner (Owner)

Zoning/General Plan:
A-2 General Agricultural District / AL Agricultural Lands


Site Address/Location:
1505 Finley Road in the San Ramon area of unincorporated Contra Costa County (Assessor's Parcel Number: 220-100-024)


California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption - Class 1: CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b), Existing Facility


Project Planner:
Joseph Lawlor Jr, AICP, Senior Planner, (925) 655-2872

joseph.lawlor@dcd.cccounty.us


Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)



I. PROJECT SUMMARY

The applicant requests approval of a Land Use Permit to renew Land Use Permit CDLP16-02021 for an existing American Tower wireless telecommunications facility operated by Verizon Wireless as a carrier. The application also includes a modification to Conditions of Approval #18 and #19 of CDLP16-02021 to modify the screening requirements at the site. No other modifications to the facility or conditions of approval are proposed.

II. RECOMMENDATION

Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:

A. FIND that the project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA exemption 15301(b) of the CEQA Guidelines.

B. APPROVE the Land Use Permit CDLP26-02005 to renew the Land Use Permit for the existing American Tower wireless telecommunications facility, with a modification to Conditions of Approval #18 and #19 of CDLP16-02021, based on the attached findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval.

C. DIRECT staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk.

III. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. General Plan: AL Agricultural Lands.

B. Zoning: A-2 General Agricultural District.

C. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Categorical Exemption -...

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