Project Title:
Wireless Access Permit for Verizon Wireless Facility
County File:
#CDWA25-00009
Applicant:
Owners:
Verizon Wireless
Contra Costa Public Works Department / Northern California Joint Pole Association
Zoning/General Plan:
General Agricultural District (A-2) / Agricultural Lands (AL)
Site Location:
Marsh Creek Road right-of-way (northern side, opposite 14101 Marsh Creek Road), Clayton
(APN: ROW 078-140-010)
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Status:
Categorical Exemption: Class II, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(b).
Project Planner:
Chloe Partain, Project Planner (925) 655-2857 chloe.partain@dcd.cccounty.us
Staff Recommendation:
Approve (See Section II for Full Recommendation)
I. PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant requests approval of a Wireless Access permit to allow for the continued operation of an existing Verizon wireless telecommunications facility located upon an existing utility pole within the Marsh Creek Road public right-of-way. The facility was originally established under Land Use Permit #CDLP13-02055, which expired on July 26, 2023. The project includes the removal of an existing 30' utility pole and the installation of a new 43'-tall replacement pole at the same location. Additionally, the project includes the removal and replacement of two (2) existing antennas and associated radio equipment presently mounted to the existing utility pole. The two (2) proposed new antennas would be affixed at the end of wooden cross arms, extending horizontally 2'6" from the eastern and western sides of new utility pole.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Zoning Administrator:
A. OPEN the public hearing on the proposed project, RECEIVE testimony, and CLOSE the public hearing.
B. DETERMINE that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(b).
C. APPROVE the proposed Wireless Access Permit CDWA25-00009.
D. APPROVE the attached findings in ...
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