Telecommunication Facility;
Summary
SCH Number
2024021209
Public Agency
Sonoma County
Document Title
Telecommunication Facility;
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/29/2024
Document Description
The proposed project is a request for a Use Permit to allow for the construction of an intermediate freestanding commercial telecommunication facility consisting of a 130-foot tall mono-pine with 12 antennas, ground mounted equipment cabinets on a raised concrete pad, and backup generator within a 900-square foot fenced lease area on a 120.63-acre parcel. The proposed use is consistent with the Sonoma County General Plan and Sonoma County Zoning Code. The project parcel is within the Land Intensive Agriculture land use designation in the Sonoma County General Plan, which encourages agricultural uses compatible with the rural areas of Sonoma County. The project site is developed with a winery, and a collection of winery related structures. The LIA (Land Intensive Agriculture} Zoning District allows for telecommunication facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Levan King Cranston
Agency Name
Sonoma County
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Healdsburg
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Dry Creek Road
Zip
95448
Total Acres
120.63
Parcel #
090-210-037
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Categorical Exemption: Sec. 15303(e} and Sec 15061(a}(3}.
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to the Provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures} because it involves the construction of a new, small accessory structure, i.e., telecommunication facility enclosed within a 900-sqft lease area.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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