File #: 16-0962    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 9/14/2016 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 10/13/2016 Final action: 10/13/2016
Title: Hearing to consider a request for a five-year review of an existing cellular telecommunications facility (Five-Year Review-Special Use Permit S02-0025-R-2/T-Mobile-Skyline Drive)** on property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-771-01, consisting of 0.33 acre, in the South Lake Tahoe area, submitted by T-Mobile West Corporation; and staff recommending the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1) Find Special Use Permit S02-0025-R-2 to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2) Find that based on this five-year review period, the approved telecommunication facility substantially conforms to the Conditions of Approval for S02-0025-R; and 3) Modify Condition of Approval number 8 as follows: 8. Due to the ever-changing technology of wireless communication systems, Special Use Permit 02-25 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission Development Services Division every five years. At each five-year review, the permit holder shall provide...
Attachments: 1. A - Five-Year Review Staff Memo 09-05-16 PC 10-13-16, 2. B - Five-Year Review Staff Memo Exhibits A-C PC 10-13-16, 3. C - Proof of Publication PC 10-13-16, 4. D - Five-Year Review Staff Memo 10-12-16 PC 10-13-16, 5. Public Comment Rcvd 10-10-16 PC 10-13-16, 6. Public Comment Rcvd 10-05-16 PC 10-13-16, 7. Public Comment Rcvd 09-30-16 PC 10-13-16, 8. Public Comment Rcvd 09-29-16 PC 10-13-16, 9. FINAL Conditions of Approval
Title
Hearing to consider a request for a five-year review of an existing cellular telecommunications facility (Five-Year Review-Special Use Permit S02-0025-R-2/T-Mobile-Skyline Drive)** on property identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-771-01, consisting of 0.33 acre, in the South Lake Tahoe area, submitted by T-Mobile West Corporation; and staff recommending the Planning Commission take the following actions:
1) Find Special Use Permit S02-0025-R-2 to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2) Find that based on this five-year review period, the approved telecommunication facility substantially conforms to the Conditions of Approval for S02-0025-R; and
3) Modify Condition of Approval number 8 as follows:
8. Due to the ever-changing technology of wireless communication systems, Special Use Permit 02-25 shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission Development Services Division every five years. At each five-year review, the permit holder shall provide the Planning Commission Development Services Division with a status report on the then current use of the subject site and related equipment. The Planning Commission Development Services Division shall review the status and based on an assessment of the information provided, current wireless technology, and possible local or cumulative impacts, determine whether to (1) modify the conditions of approval in order to reduce identified adverse impacts; and (2) initiate proceedings to revoke the special use permit, requiring the facility’s removal if it is no longer an integral part of the wireless communications system. By operation of this condition, it is the intent of County to reserve the right to modify or add new conditions, consistent with the language specified above. The failure of the County to conduct or complete a five-year review in a timely fashion shall not invalidate the Special Use Permit. The applicant shall pay a fee determined by the Development Services Direc...

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