PLN25-00183 Modification of an AT&T Wireless Telecommunication Facility NOE
Summary
SCH Number
2025080627
Public Agency
Placer County Community Development Resource Agency
Document Title
PLN25-00183 Modification of an AT&T Wireless Telecommunication Facility NOE
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/14/2025
Document Description
Consider a request from the applicant for approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP) to increase the height of an existing monopole cellular tower by 15 feet, from an existing 56 feet to a proposed height of 71 feet. The increased tower height will accommodate the installation of 12 new panel antennas, 12 new remote radio units, and three new DC-9 surge protectors. The project also includes the installation of a new CWIC cabinet and 30kW standby back-up generator with associated equipment in an expanded 706 square foot (total) fenced ground facility area. The Zoning Administrator will also consider a finding of Categorical Exemption in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Placer County Code Section 18.36.030 (Class 1 – Existing facilities).
Contact Information
Name
Claudia Garcia
Agency Name
Placer of County
Job Title
Technician
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Auburn
Counties
Placer
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
595 Christian Valley Road, unincorporated area of Auburn, Placer County
Parcel #
077-050-043-000
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is categorically exempt from environmental review in accordance with Sections 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Placer County Code Section 18.36.030 (Class 1 – Existing facilities) because the project is an addition to an existing monopole cell tower which serves to expand the coverage of an existing communications network (private/public utility). The Zoning Administrator will be required to make a finding to this effect.
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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