RSA#1 U.S. Cellular - 62' Tall Monopine Cellular tower

Document Description: Conditional Use Permit for the development of a 62' tall cellular communications facility in the R-1 zone. A Special Permit is also requested to allow the proposed tower to exceed the 35' height limit. The "mono-pine"-style pole, proposed equipment shelter (approximately 180 sf in size), and concrete pads for a future diesel back-up generator and propane tank, will be located along the south-western boundary of the approximately 2-acre parcel. The proposed pole will utilize a "stealth" design that is manufactured to look like a conifer tree. The tower is designed to allow room for co-location by another carrier. All antennas will be hidden within the "branches" of the "monopine". The applicant has submitted evidence indicating that the antennas currently proposed will not exceed the FCC's standards for public exposure.

Contact Information: Steve Lazar
Humboldt County Community Development Services
Planning Division 3015 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
707-268-3741

Approving Agency: County of Humboldt
Approving Agency Role: Lead Agency
Approved On: 10/7/2010
Final EIR Available Location: Planning Division 3015 H Street Eureka, CA 95501

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: No
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes