Dish Wireless Sheldon Road Co-Location (PLNG22-004)
Summary
SCH Number
2022030345
Public Agency
City of Elk Grove
Document Title
Dish Wireless Sheldon Road Co-Location (PLNG22-004)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/11/2022
Document Description
The Dish Wireless Sheldon Road Co-Location Project (the “Project”) consists of a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MUP) to co-locate three new Dish Wireless antennas, six remote radio units (RRUs), and ancillary tower equipment on an existing 85’-0” tall monopine, which is a cellular tower designed to look like a pine tree. There will be no changes to the overall height of the tower. A new 8’ x 10’ lease area at ground level within an existing fenced area will feature one (1) new equipment cabinet and other associated equipment. Staff has determined that the proposed co-location constitutes an eligible facilities request that does not result in a substantial change to the physical dimensions of the existing tower or base station based on the criteria set forth by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Contact Information
Name
Joseph Daguman
Agency Name
City of Elk Grove
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Elk Grove
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
116-0030-078
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities [Section 15301]
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Section 15301 applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The Project proposes to co-locate three new Dish Wireless antennas, six remote radio units (RRUs), and ancillary tower equipment on an existing 85’-0” tall monopine, a cellular tower designed to look like a pine tree. There will be no changes to the overall height of the tower. A new 8’ x 10’ lease area at ground level within an existing fenced area will feature one (1) new equipment cabinet and other associated equipment. There will be no changes to the overall height of the tower. The additional antennas will not introduce any new uses not already existing at the site. Staff reviewed the proposed Project and did not find any evidence that special circumstances exist that would create a reasonable possibility that the proposed Project will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the proposed Project qualifies for the exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and therefore, no further environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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