REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 20, 2019
FROM: MIKE SANCHEZ, Assistant Director
Development Services Division
THROUGH: BONIQUE EMERSON, Planning Manager
Development Services Division
McKENCIE PEREZ, Supervising Planner
Development Services Division
BY: JARRED OLSEN, Planner
Development Services Division
SUBJECT
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Consideration of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-02352 for property located at 309 West Nielsen Avenue C/T, on the south side of West Nielsen Avenue between North Fruit and North Thorne Avenues (Council District 3) - Development and Resource Management Department.
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P18-02352 dated November 21, 2018, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 3 Categorical Exemption; and,
2. DENY the applicant's appeal and UPHOLD the Director's Approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-02352 to authorize the construction of an 80-foot high Wireless Telecommunication Facility, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated November 21, 2018.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-02352 was filed by Casey Ogata-Tran of SAC Wireless and pertains to ?1.1 acres located at 309 West Nielsen Avenue C/T. The applicant requests authorization to construct an unscreened 80-foot high Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF) with space for future colocation, and outdoor cabinet equipment within a secured area.
On November 21, 2018, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-02352 was conditionally approved, with the requirement that prior to construction of the WTF, frontage improvements and aesthetic upgrades are made, pursuant to the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC). The decision was appealed by the applicant on December 5, 2018. Staff recommends upholding the approval based on substantial evidence detailed in this staff report that should these requireme...
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