Epic Wireless Use Permit(UP2023-02)
Summary
SCH Number
2023100103
Public Agency
Modoc County
Document Title
Epic Wireless Use Permit(UP2023-02)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/3/2023
Document Description
Verizon is proposing a 20’ extension of the existing 99’ communications tower facility that would extend the tower and equipment to ~120’ in total elevation. The project includes installation of (9) panel antennas and associated support equipment
(RRU’s and cabling) at 109’ in elevation along with (2) microwave dishes and associated support equipment at 119’ in elevation.
The project includes a separate 18’ x 20’ ground space designed to accommodate equipment cabinets, power equipment and 30kw emergency backup generator. The fenced compound will have a double access gate. No improvements will be made to the existing access path as the project location is already accessible and open to use.
The primary purpose of the facility is local emergency service and cell phone communications within a ~2-mile radius of the project location. The tower will also support local data connectivity which will include high speed data and third-party internet services provided by companies that operate on Verizon’s broadband spectrum. Additional Microwave antennas will be permitted for local connectivity to other local facilities and connection to the base network required for operation of the facility in the absence of local fiber optic cables.
Contact Information
Name
Sean Curtis
Agency Name
County of Modoc Planning Department
Job Title
Interim Planning Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Modoc
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
County Road 73
Zip
96101
Parcel #
022-010-064
State Highways
Hwy 299
Township
42N
Range
12E
Section
7
Base
M.D.B.M
Other Location Info
The project site is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Alturas off Hwy 299 and County Road 73
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and Section 15301 Existing Facilities: Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures including existing facilities of both investor and publicly owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Common Sense(Section 15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Modoc
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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