County Planning File PLN230008 (Conditional Use Permit)
Summary
SCH Number
2023120374
Public Agency
San Benito County
Document Title
County Planning File PLN230008 (Conditional Use Permit)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/13/2023
Document Description
Construct an 85-foot-tall wireless telecommunications monopine tower in a 1600-square-foot lease area.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Olivas
Agency Name
County of San Benito
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Melissa Keith
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated San Benito County
Counties
San Benito
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Intersection of Old Ranch Road & Fairview Road
Zip
95023
Total Acres
4.9
Parcel #
025-320-001
Railways
0
Airports
0
Schools
0
Waterways
n/a
Other Location Info
The project is located at 51 Old Ranch Road approximately 4 miles southeast of downtown Hollister.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
§15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
While Cell towers are not explicitly included in § 15303 proposed cell towers are comparable in scope and function to those structures listed, such as commercial developments within the range of 2,500-10,000 square feet (SF) of floor area, utility extensions and improvements. Furthermore, in both Aptos Residents Association v. County of Santa Cruz and Don't Cell Our Parks v. City of San Diego the use of categorical exemption Section § 15303(d) was sustained by the court for cell towers as the projects did not pose cumulative impacts, and unusual circumstances did not apply.
County Clerk
San Benito
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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