DATE: 07/06/2026
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Planning and Development Department
2026-219
APPLICATION REQUEST:
CUP2025-0003: Conditional Use Permit to establish a 65-foot-tall wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a pine tree, in conjunction with placement of related ground-mounted equipment, within Kellogg Park, located at 1645 Kellogg Avenue (Applicant: Rinn Ngeth for Nuwave Communications, 1875 Coronado Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2691, finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines and granting CUP2025-0003 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nuwave International Industries (“Applicant”), on behalf of Verizon Wireless, is requesting that the Planning and Housing Commission review and consider approval of a new wireless telecommunications facility at Kellogg Park designed to appear as a 65-foot-tall faux tree (“monopine”), in addition to accessory equipment located both within a new walled enclosure and an existing accessory building.
BACKGROUND
The new facility would be located within the development footprint of a previous tower removed in 2016.
The 4.5-acre project site is currently developed as Kellogg Park and is surrounded by residential development. The City of Corona is the owner of Kellogg Park, with the Community Services Department responsible for its operations and oversight.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
CUP2025-0003 proposes construction of a new, 65-foot-tall telecommunications facility disguised as a monopine at Kellogg Park, designed and placed to provide cellular coverage for Verizon customers in the vicinity.
As shown in the project Site Plan (Exhibit 3, Sheets A0 and A2), the proposed monopine is proposed at the center of Kellogg Park, within the approximate footprint of a previously approved (now removed) monopine. An existing, fully enclosed building previously utilized for storage and screening of the former tower’s accessory equipment remains and would again be utilized for storage of equipment associated with the new monopine. A backup generator for the monopine will be stored within a new 336-square-foot enclosure surrounded by a nine-foot and six-inch high decorative block wall.
The monopine features a support pole as its “trunk,” and would contain three mounted antenna sectors holding a total of 12 antenna panels, nine remote radio units (RRUs) and a single microwave antenna, all located between 45 and 62 feet above finished grade. Faux branches would extend outward to conceal the equipment. All antennas would be painted green and covered with textured "pine needle socks" intended to blend with the foliage. A condition of approval has been included requiring the screening elements be maintained in good condition, with any faded or failing elements to be replaced at the City’s direction.
Exhibit 6 contains layout plans, elevations, and photo simulations.
The monopine complies with the minimum setbacks prescribed by the Park zone, as summarized in the following table.
Park Zone Development Standards (CMC Chapter 17.61)
Development Standard Required Proposed Complies?
Front Setback
(Kellogg)
50 Feet 421 Feet Yes
Interior Side Setback
(East P/L)
30 Feet 161 Feet Yes
Interior Side Setback
(West P/L)
30 Feet 60 Feet Yes
Rear Setback
(North P/L)
50 Feet 562 Feet Yes
Building Height 35 Feet 65 Feet Allowed with CUP*
*Greater heights may be permitted per CMC Section 17.65.060(a) Access to the site is obtained via Kellogg Avenue. A service technician for Verizon is anticipated to visit the site periodically throughout the year for routine maintenance and will utilize one to two parking spaces within the parking lot of the park. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to impact the surrounding roadways in terms of traffic.
Project History
The following table provides an overview of the history of Telecommunication Facilities within Kellogg Park, summarizing key events, approvals, and changes related to wireless infrastructure at the site.
Kellogg Park Telecommunication Facility History
Year Description
2006 Sprint receives approval via Zoning Administrator ZA05-023 – and ultimately builds - a 35-foot-tall monopine and associated equipment building. 2011 T-Mobile (now Sprint) receives approval via CUP10-020 to increase the monopine’s height to 48 feet, allowing colocation of new antennas. 2016 Monopine decommissioned and removed from the site. Associated (now vacant) equipment building remains.
2019 CUP2018-0012 approved to build a new monopine at Kellogg Park for Sprint, 49 feet in height, and in the same location as the decommissioned facility. Building permits submitted but ultimately withdrawn and the tower was never constructed.
Parks and Recreation Commission
The project was reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its May 12, 2026, meeting. While the Commissioners had several questions about the operations of the facility, no concerns were expressed regarding the monopine’s proposed location or design.
Alternative Site Analysis
In compliance with CMC Section 17.65.070, the applicant provided information, both written and in the form of illustrative propagation maps, to demonstrate an existing cellular coverage gap to justify the need for telecommunications facility in the vicinity of Kellogg Park. In summary, collocation was explored but ultimately rejected as the nearest Verizon facility is located one-half mile away, precluding the signal performance necessary to reduce the identified gap in coverage. Pursuant to the CMC, telecommunications facilities are not permitted to be located on a residentially zoned property developed with a residential dwelling, and no commercially zoned land exists within Verizon’s large service area, rendering Kellogg Park (a property zoned to permit telecommunication facilities with approval of a CUP) as the only feasible location for placement of the tower. As stated, a similar tower was approved in approximately the same location within the park in 2006 and 2019 for carrier Sprint.
Regulations Governing Telecommunications Facilities
Wireless telecommunications facilities are regulated by federal, state, and local laws. In California, local agencies such as Corona have the authority to regulate the location, height, design, and aesthetic impacts of wireless facilities, subject to limitations established under federal law, including the Telecommunications Act of 1996. These limitations include Section 704 of the Act, which is codified in Title 47 Section 332(c)(7)(B)(iv) of the United States Code, which limits the City’s ability to regulate wireless facilities based on concerns about the health effects of Radio Frequency (RF) emissions to humans. If the proposed facility complies with the Federal Communications Commission’s standards for RF emissions under Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the City cannot deny or condition the project based on concerns related to environmental or health effects from RF emissions.
According to the project’s RF Emission Compliance Report (Exhibit 7), the facility will be in compliance with RF Exposure Limits stated in Title 47 of the Federal Code of Regulations and will not expose members of the general public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or adjacent buildings. Per the report, RF signage will be placed on the pole to alert authorized personnel who may be conducting work or maintenance on the antenna.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS
A 10-day public notice was mailed to all property owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site, as well as advertised in the Sentinel Weekly News and posted at the project site.
As of the preparation of this report, staff has received one item of correspondence from a resident, expressing various concerns regarding the design and location of the proposed tower in proximity to residential development. The correspondence is attached as Exhibit 9.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Telecommunications facilities are permitted in the Park zone with approval of a CUP, subject to the development standards for the Park zone and the City’s adopted Location, Development, and Design Guidelines and Standards for Telecommunications Facilities, the latter prescribing both standards and recommendations for facility siting, design and screening. As proposed, the monopine complies with all applicable requirements, including the minimum setback requirements prescribed by the CMC for the Park zone. Further, the facility is subject to all applicable standards imposed by federal law, including RF emissions limits. The project is not anticipated to impact the surrounding roadways in terms of traffic.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of CUP2025-0003, subject to the findings of approval outlined below and the recommended conditions of approval attached as Exhibit 4.
FINDINGS OF APPROVAL FOR CUP2025-0003
1. Per Section 15303 of the State Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 3.38 of the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines, a Notice of Exemption has been prepared as the project qualifies as a Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) categorical exemption in that it proposes a structure (a new cell tower and accessory equipment) that would be ancillary to the existing, primary use of the lot as a public park. Moreover, none of the six exceptions to exemptions cited in Guidelines Section 15300.2 (a–f) are applicable to the proposed project.
2. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(a) of the CMC, the proposed use will not be detrimental to public health, safety, convenience and general welfare and will be in harmony with the various elements and objectives in the city’s General Plan for the following reasons:
a. The proposal will not be detrimental to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare because any radio frequency emissions from such installation are governed by limits placed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for human exposure. The proposed telecommunications facility is also required to adhere to FCC regulations, and the applicant shall obtain all required permits from local and federal agencies prior to construction.
3. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(b) of the CMC, the proposed use is not detrimental to the other existing and permitted uses in the general area of the project site, and it relates properly to the surrounding roadways for the following reasons:
a. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility is in compliance with the development standards established by the Corona Municipal Code for the Park zone and the City’s Location, Development, and Design Guidelines and Standards for Telecommunications Facilities. The facility complies with the setback requirements of the underlying zone and has been designed to resemble a pine tree to minimize visual impacts while blending (to the greatest extent feasible) with the surrounding environment.
b. The wireless telecommunications facility is required to meet FCC regulations, and the building standards of the California Building Code in order not to impact the use of the project site and the uses surrounding the project site. c. The wireless telecommunications facility will not impact the existing circulation system because a service technician will only be visiting the site periodically throughout the year, and the site provides access through Kellogg Avenue to accommodate such activity.
4. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(c) of the CMC, reasonable conditions of approval have been imposed on the proposed use to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure compliance with the applicable rules and regulations for telecommunications facilities, the development standards of the P (Park and School District) Zone, the requirements of Chapter 17.65, Telecommunications Facilities, and compliance with the Location, Development, and Design Guidelines and Standards for Telecommunications Facilities.
5. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(d) of the CMC, the exercise of the proposed use adheres to all property development standards of the zone in which said use is conditionally permitted for the following reasons:
a. The location of the telecommunications facility on the project site meets all building setbacks as required by the P (Park and School District) Zone b. The 65-foot-tall telecommunications facility is consistent with the Park zoning requirements of Title 17 because CMC Sections 17.65.060(a) and 17.92.030 allows the height of the telecommunications facility to exceed the maximum height prescribed by the property’s underlying zone with approval of a conditional use permit.
c. The appearance of the telecommunications facility as a mono-pine tree meets the requirements of the design guidelines and standards adopted pursuant to CMC Section 17.65.090 as it would serve to make the facility indistinguishable from the surrounding environment and the equipment affiliated with the telecommunications facility will be screened by an approximate nine-foot-tall block wall enclosure and 336-square-foot enclosed equipment shelter.
PREPARED BY: BRENDAN DALDE, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
REVIEWED BY: EVAN LANGAN, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER
REVIEWED BY: SANDRA VANIAN, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBMITTED BY: DANNY CASTRO, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Exhibits:
1. Resolution No. 2691
2. Locational and Zoning Map
3. Project Plans
4. Conditions of Approval
5. Coverage (Propagation) Maps
6. Photosimulations of Proposed Facility
7. Radio Frequency Report
8. Applicant Provided Overview Letter and Response to CUP Findings (December 8, 2025)
9. Public Correspondence
10. Environmental Documentation
RESOLUTION NO. 2691
APPLICATION NUMBER: CUP2025-0003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND HOUSING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A 65-FOOT-TALL WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY DISGUISED AS A
PINE TREE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PLACEMENT OF
RELATED GROUND-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT WITHIN
KELLOGG PARK, LOCATED AT 1645 KELLOGG
AVENUE (APPLICANT: RINN NGETH FOR NUWAVE
COMMUNICATIONS).
WHEREAS, the application to the City of Corona, California, for a Conditional Use Permit under the provisions of Chapter 17.92 in the Corona Municipal Code, has been duly submitted to said City's Planning and Housing Commission to establish a 65-foot-tall wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a pine tree, in conjunction with placement of related ground-mounted equipment within Kellogg Park; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Housing Commission held a noticed public hearing for CUP2025-0003 (“Project”) on July 6, 2026, as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Housing Commission finds that this Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines and Section 3.38 of the City of Corona Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA because there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, after close of said hearing, the Commission by formal action, found that all the conditions necessary to granting a Conditional Use Permit as set forth in Corona Municipal Code Section 17.92.110 do exist in reference to CUP2025-0003 based on the evidence presented to the Commission during said hearing; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2691
APPLICATION NO. CUP2025-0003
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WHEREAS, the Planning and Housing Commission based its recommendation to approve CUP2025-0003 subject to certain conditions of approval and the findings set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CORONA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. CEQA Findings. As the decision-making body for CUP2025- 0003, the Planning and Housing Commission has determined that this Project does not require further environmental assessment because the Project qualifies as an exemption under CEQA per Section 15303 of the State Guidelines and Section 3.38 of the City of Corona adopted Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA. There is no evidence presented to the city that the Project will have any significant effects on the environment.
SECTION 2. Conditional Use Permit Findings. Pursuant to Corona Municipal Code (“CMC”) Section 17.92.110 and based on the entire record before the Planning and Housing Commission, including all written and oral evidence presented to the Commission, the Commission hereby makes and adopts the following findings:
1. Per Section 15303 of the State Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 3.38 of the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines, a Notice of Exemption has been prepared as the project qualifies as a Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) categorical exemption in that it proposes a structure (a new cell tower and accessory equipment) that would be ancillary to the existing, primary use of the lot as a public park. Moreover, none of the six exceptions to exemptions cited in Guidelines Section 15300.2 (a–f) are applicable to the proposed project.
2. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(a) of the CMC, the proposed use will not be detrimental to public health, safety, convenience and general welfare and will be in harmony with the various elements and objectives in the city’s General Plan for the following reasons:
a. The proposal will not be detrimental to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare because any radio frequency emissions from such installation are governed by limits placed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for human exposure. The proposed telecommunications facility is also required to adhere to FCC regulations, and the applicant shall obtain all required permits from local and federal agencies prior to construction.
3. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110(b) of the CMC, the proposed use is not detrimental to the other existing and permitted uses in the general area of the project site, and it relates properly to the surrounding roadways for the following reasons:
a. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility is in compliance with the development standards established by the Corona Municipal Code for the Park zone and the City’s Location, Development, and Design Guidelines and Standards RESOLUTION NO. 2691
APPLICATION NO. CUP2025-0003
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for Telecommunications Facilities. The facility complies with the setback requirements of the underlying zone and has been designed to resemble a pine tree to minimize visual impacts while blending (to the greatest extent feasible) with the surrounding environment.
b. The wireless telecommunications facility is required to meet FCC regulations, and the building standards of the California Building Code in order not to impact the use of the project site and the uses surrounding the project site. c. The wireless telecommunications facility will not impact the existing circulation system because a service technician will only be visiting the site periodically throughout the year, and the site provides access through Kellogg Avenue to accommodate such activity.
4. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110 (c) of the CMC, reasonable conditions of approval have been imposed on the proposed use to protect public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure compliance with the applicable rules and regulations for telecommunications facilities, the development standards of the P (Park and School District) Zone, the requirements of Chapter 17.65, Telecommunications Facilities, and compliance with the Location, Development, and Design Guidelines and Standards for Telecommunications Facilities.
5. Pursuant to Section 17.92.110 (d) of the CMC, the exercise of the proposed use adheres to all property development standards of the zone in which said use is conditionally permitted for the following reasons:
a. The location of the telecommunications facility on the project site meets all building setbacks as required by the P (Park and School District) Zone b. The 65-foot-tall telecommunications facility is consistent with the Park zoning requirements of Title 17 because CMC Sections 17.65.060(a) and 17.92.030 allows the height of the telecommunications facility to exceed the maximum height prescribed by the property’s underlying zone with approval of a conditional use permit.
c. The appearance of the telecommunications facility as a mono-pine tree meets the requirements of the design guidelines and standards adopted pursuant to CMC Section 17.65.090 as it would serve to make the facility indistinguishable from the surrounding environment and; the equipment affiliated with the telecommunications facility will be screened by an approximate nine-foot-tall block wall enclosure and 336-square-foot enclosed equipment shelter.
RESOLUTION NO. 2691
APPLICATION NO. CUP2025-0003
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SECTION 3. Effective Date. CUP2025-0003 will not become effective until the City Council either takes no action on the report or otherwise makes a decision after a City Council initiated review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered to the City Clerk of said City and a copy thereof be sent to the applicant therefore at the address of said applicant as set forth in the application for said Conditional Use Permit.
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ISSUE STATUS
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY
A0
Signal Hill, CA 90755
1875 Coronado Ave
A NUWAVE COMPANY
A Nuwave International Industries Company
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN 0 60' 1
SCALE:
30'
KELLOG AVE
LOCUST ST
CANARY LN
APN: 111-080-017
ZONING: P-PARK
USE: OS-R
T&E
ISSUE STATUS
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY
A2
Signal Hill, CA 90755
1875 Coronado Ave
A NUWAVE COMPANY
A Nuwave International Industries Company
EXISTING AND PROPOSED
EQUIPMENT PLAN
PROPOSED EQUIPMENT PLAN 2
SCALE:
0 1' 2' 3'
EXISTING EQUIPMENT PLAN 1
SCALE:
0 1' 2' 3'
ISSUE STATUS
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY
A3
Signal Hill, CA 90755
1875 Coronado Ave
A NUWAVE COMPANY
A Nuwave International Industries Company
ANTENNA LAYOUT, ANTENNA &
RRU SCHEDULE
PROPOSED ANTENNA LAYOUT 1' 2
SCALE:
0 2'
PROPOSED PANEL ANTENNA AND RRU SCHEDULE NOT TO SCALE 1
ISSUE STATUS
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY
A4
Signal Hill, CA 90755
1875 Coronado Ave
A NUWAVE COMPANY
A Nuwave International Industries Company
ELEVATIONS
PROPOSED SOUTH ELEVATION 0 4' 2 PROPOSED WEST ELEVATION 1 SCALE:
2' 0 4'
SCALE:
2'
ISSUE STATUS
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY
A5
Signal Hill, CA 90755
1875 Coronado Ave
A NUWAVE COMPANY
A Nuwave International Industries Company
ELEVATIONS
PROPOSED NORTH ELEVATION 2 PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION 1
SCALE:
0 2' 4' 6'
SCALE:
0 2' 4' 6'
Details: A request to establish a new, 65-foot-tall wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a pine tree, in conjunction with placement of related ground-mounted equipment, at 1645 Kellogg Avenue (Kellogg Park)
LIST OF CONDITIONS
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
BUILDING Anthony Hurley
1. The Project shall be designed to show compliance with the latest adopted edition of the following codes as applicable:
A. California Building Code
B. California Electrical Code
C. California Fire Code
D. California Green Building Standards Code
E. Including local amendments, and the Corona Municipal Code.
2. Project entitlement approvals shall be obtained prior to plan approval and issuance of Building permits. Final Conditions of Approval shall be made part of set of plans.[Conditions of approval shall be pasted on plans]
3. Project plans can be submitted electronically online. If hard copy plans are submitted for plan review, the applicant shall submit five (5) complete sets of plans.
* Landscape and Irrigation plans; Submit four (4) complete sets detached from building plans. Landscape Maintenance District plans shall be submitted directly to the Planning and Development Department, Development Services Division. Landscape plans shall be approved prior to the issuance of any Building Permits.
If hard copy plans are submitted for plan review, the applicant shall submit two (2) sets of structural calculations, energy conservation calculations and soils reports. Architects/Engineers stamp and wet signature is required prior to submittal of plan check.
4. Provide a grading/site drainage plan. All drainage water shall drain via approved methods to an approved location; public street, public drainage system, etc... Clearly indicate flow lines, ridge lines, grade breaks, collection areas, horizontal control, etc.
Confirm existing site drainage will not be adversely affected by modification.
5. Construction activity shall not occur between the hours of 8:00 pm to 7:00 am, Monday thru Saturday and 6:00 pm to 10:00 am on Sundays and Federal Holidays.
6. Separate permits are required for all fences, walls, signs, and PV systems.
7. All contractors must show proof of State and City licenses, and workmen's compensation insurance to the City prior to the issuance of permits.
8. Buildings shall not be occupied prior to posting of Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building Division.
Project Number: CUP2025-0003
Applied: 10/1/2025 Approved:
Closed: Expired:
Status: COMPLETE
Parent Project:
VERIZON WIRELESS NEW MONOPOLE
Site Address: 1645 16* KELLOGG AVE CORONA, CA 92879
NUWAVE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES
1875 CORONADO AVE SIGNAL HILL CA, 90755
Description:
Applicant:
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Project Conditions
City of Corona
BUILDING Anthony Hurley
9. An approved Construction Waste Management Plan and Recycling Worksheets shall be kept on site and maintained by the applicant and made available for inspection by City representatives at all times in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code. Documentation which demonstrates compliance with the minimum recycling of waste materials required by CAL Green shall be provided to the building inspector prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or Final Approval. Please contact Miguel Corral with Waste Management at (818) 266-1117 or [email protected] for documentation requirements.
10. All fees, including but not limited to, occupancy fees, property development tax, and school fees must be paid in full prior to issuance of building permits. Any development impact fees that apply to the project must be paid in full prior to NIC or CofO issuance.
11. In order to submit building plans for plan review, a permanent or temporary address must be issued for the project by the Development Services Division. Please apply for the address at least 3 weeks prior to submittal to allow for processing.
12. Utilities shall meet the utility authority's service requirements. Applicant shall coordinate the utility locations and design with the respective utility provider.
13. The on-site electrical service feeding the building shall be underground per CMC chapter 15.60.
14. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector assigned to the project. You may schedule a pre-con meeting by calling 951-736-2250 or emailing [email protected].
15. All deferred features and related permits shall be approved, and the building not be occupied, prior to issuance of CofO.
Utilities will not be released until a CofO, TCO, or Temporary Utility Bond has been issued.
16. Project site shall be kept clean, secure, safe, and BMPs installed and maintained, and follow all city, state, and county requirements and due standard of care.
17. The Accessible Path of Travel (POT) shall be maintained during and after construction. (2022 California Building Code, Chapter 11B)
FIRE Xente Baker
1. Any revised site plan shall be submitted to the Fire Department for screen check approval prior to building plan submittal.
2. A Knox Padlock shall be provided for gate(s) in this project. To apply for a Knox product visit https://www.knoxbox.com/
3. Provide Class A roofing material on all structures per the Corona Municipal Code.
4. This development is located in an area that requires a fire facility fee of $231 and acre per the Corona Municipal Code. This fee is due prior to building permit issuance.
5. A specific address, assigned by the City of Corona, Public Works Department, shall be provided for each building as specified by the fire department address standard which can be obtained at coronaca.gov/fire. Addresses must be illuminated during all hours of darkness.
6. Fire extinguishers shall be provided prior to occupancy. Fire extinguishers shall bear a California State Fire Marshal's service tag; it shall be appropriately rated for the hazard; it shall be mounted so that the top of the extinguisher is no higher than five (5) feet above floor level; and shall be located such that the travel distance to an extinguisher does not exceed seventy-five (75) feet.
7. Required fire code permits will be applied for and processed prior to final inspection and/or certificate of occupancy, Fire code permit application and all other guidelines are available at coronaca.gov.
8. FLAMMABLE and COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS - generator fuel
9. Storage, Use and Dispensing of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the California Building and Fire Code.
10. In accordance with CFC 5003.5, please ensure hazard identification by displaying an NFPA 704 placard with the appropriate ratings.
PARK
1. The applicant/contractor shall protect all existing park improvements during construction, including turf, landscaping, trees, irrigation, sidewalks, parking lot improvements, lighting, fencing, utilities, and other park amenities.
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Project Conditions
City of Corona
PARK
2. Any damage to park property caused by construction, access, staging, utility work, or future maintenance of the facility shall be repaired or replaced by the applicant at no cost to the City, to the satisfaction of the City.
3. All disturbed areas shall be restored to equal or better condition upon completion of work, including turf, landscaping, irrigation, hardscape, and any other affected park improvements.
4. The final installation, including the pole, equipment enclosure, cabinets, fencing/screening, and related improvements, shall be maintained in a clean and professional appearance and shall be consistent with the approved plans.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the equipment enclosure and related improvements, including graffiti removal, paint touch-up, damaged screening, weeds, debris, or any condition that creates a negative visual impact within the park.
6. Any future maintenance access that may impact park areas shall be coordinated with the City in advance, and any resulting damage shall be restored by the applicant at no cost to the City.
PLANNING Brendan Dalde
1. This permit hereby allowed is conditional upon the privileges being utilized by the securing of the first permit thereof, or compliance with all conditions on the granting of this conditional use permit within two (2) years after the effective date thereof, and if they are not utilized, or construction work is not begun within said time and carried on diligently to completion, this authorization shall become void, and any privilege or permit granted shall be deemed to have lapsed.
2. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City of Corona and its directors, officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, costs, expenses, liabilities, losses, damages or injuries of any kind, in law or equity, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any attack against or attempt to challenge, set aside, void or annul any approval, decision or other action of the City of Corona, whether such approval, decision or other action was by its City Council, Planning and Housing Commission or other board, director, official, officer, employee, volunteer or agent. To the extent that Government Code Section 66474.9 applies, the City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding made known to the City to which Government Code Section 66474.9 applies and the City will fully cooperate in the defense. The Applicant's obligations hereunder shall include, without limitation, the payment of any and all damages, consultant and expert fees, and attorney's fees and other related costs and expenses. The City shall have the right to retain such legal counsel as the City deems necessary and appropriate.
3. Nothing herein shall be construed to require City to defend any attack against or attempt to challenge, set aside, void or annul any such City approval, decision or other action. If at any time Applicant chooses not to defend (or continue to defend) any attack against or attempt to challenge, set aside, void or annul any such City approval, decision or other action, the City may choose, in its sole discretion, to defend or not defend any such action. In the event that the City decides not to defend or continue the defense, Applicant shall be obligated to reimburse City for any and all costs, fees, penalties or damages associated with dismissing the action or proceeding. If at any time both the Applicant and the City choose not to defend (or continue to defend) any action noted herein, all subject City approvals, decisions or other actions shall be null and void. The Applicant shall be required to enter into any reimbursement agreement deemed necessary by the City to effectuate the terms of this condition.
4. The project shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Corona Municipal Code (CMC) and ordinances and the Location, Development And Design Guidelines And Standards For Telecommunications Facilities ("Wireless Telecommunications Design Guidelines"), including the payment of all required fees.
5. The applicant shall comply with any additional permit or license issued by a local, state, or federal agency which has jurisdiction over the wireless telecommunication facility.
6. The applicant shall maintain compliance at all times with all federal, state and local statutes, rules, regulations, orders and standards ("Laws") applicable to the applicant, the property located at 1645 Kellogg Avenue, the wireless telecommunication facility or any use or activities in connection with the use authorized by CUP2025-0003, including, without limitation, any Laws applicable to human exposure to RF emissions and any Laws of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (RCALUC), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
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PLANNING Brendan Dalde
7. The wireless telecommunication facility shall be maintained in a manner consistent with the original intent and approval of CUP2025-0003. If any screening element - including painted components, faux branches and "socks" covering antennas - fades, falls off or otherwise fails, the applicant shall promptly restore those elements.
8. Any modifications or expansion to this wireless telecommunications facility shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Development Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
9. If the wireless telecommunications facility becomes non-operational or is discontinued, the applicant shall remove the wireless telecommunication facility, equipment from the project site, and returned to its original condition.
10. Development of the wireless communications facility shall be in substantial conformance with all plans and exhibits included with the Planning and Housing Commission staff report for CUP2025-0003.
11. The antennas, antenna arrays, RRUs, Raycap units, and all other equipment mounted onto the tower shall be painted green to match the mono-pine foliage. Additionally, the antennas shall be covered by “socks” that are textured to mimic the pine foliage, and the tree bark shall have the same texture and color as the existing live pine trees that are to the east the project site. The applicant shall provide the Planning Division a sample tree leaf and bark palette for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.
12. The applicant shall provide after-hours contact information on the equipment cabinets.
13. The proposed telecommunications facility shall be built to accommodate future colocations from other carriers. During Building Plan Check the applicant is to submit a copy of the appropriate portions of the tentative lease agreement indicating that no exclusive agreements have been made to prevent future carriers to locate on the same site or facility, as well as submit a design plan, which does not preclude potential additional users
14. Approval of CUP2025-0003 permits the construction of a new, 65-foot-tall telecommunications facility to be disguised as a pine tree (“monopine”), coupled with placement of associated ground equipment, both within an existing outbuilding as well as a new, walled enclosure to stand a maximum of nine feet, six inches in height.
15. The applicant shall construct all new equipment enclosure walls with decorative concrete masonry block (CMU) consistent with the design and materials approved by the Planning and Development Department.
16. All mechanical equipment, cabinets, and appurtenant equipment visible from the park shall be painted and finished in nonreflective colors compatible with the surrounding vegetation and designed to blend with the approved enclosure.
17. The approved CUP2025-0003 shall only apply to the property located at 1645 Kellogg Avenue, and in the designated lease area shown in Exhibit 3.
18. The applicant shall comply with any easements, covenants, conditions, or restrictions on the underlying real property located at 1645 Kellogg Avenue.
19. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the wireless telecommunications facility, the applicant shall execute an agreement with the City of Corona.
20. Construction plans submitted to the City for issuance of a building permit shall illustrate faux branches and foliage arranged and of sufficient quantity to provide a maximal amount of screening (to the satisfaction of the Planning Division) while still allowing function of associated antennas and accessory equipment [Added by the Planning and Housing Commission on July 6, 2026].
PUBLIC WORKS Bryan Osegueda
1. The Public Works, Planning and Development, and Utilities Department conditions of approval for the subject application shall be completed at no cost to any government agency. All questions regarding the intent of the conditions of approval shall be referred to the Planning and Development Department, Development Services Division. Should a conflict arise between City of Corona standards and design criteria and any other standards and design criteria, City of Corona standards and design criteria shall prevail.
2. The developer shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act and all applicable City ordinances and resolutions.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the use of any easement holder of the property.
4. The submitted site plan shall correctly show all existing easements, traveled ways, and drainage courses. Any omission or misrepresentation of these documents may require said site plan to be resubmitted for further consideration.
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PUBLIC WORKS Bryan Osegueda
5. All existing and new utilities adjacent to and on-site shall be placed underground in accordance with City of Corona ordinances.
6. The developer shall monitor, supervise and control all construction and construction related activities to prevent them from causing a public nuisance including, but not limited to, insuring strict adherence to the following:
a) Removal of dirt, debris or other construction material deposited on any public street no later than the end of each working day.
(b) Construction operations, including building related activities and deliveries, shall be restricted to Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays and holidays, in accordance with City Municipal Code 15.04.060, unless otherwise extended or shortened by the City Engineer or Building Official. (c) The construction site shall accommodate the parking of all motor vehicles used by persons working at or providing deliveries to the site.
Violation of any condition or restriction or prohibition set forth in these conditions shall subject the owner, applicant, developer or contractor(s) to remedies as noted in the City Municipal Code. In addition, the City Engineer or Building Official may suspend all construction related activities for violation of any condition, restriction or prohibition set forth in these conditions until such time as it has been determined that all operations and activities are in conformance with these conditions.
7. All the grading design criteria shall be per City of Corona standards, Corona Municipal Code Title 15 Chapter 15.36 and City Council Ordinance Number 2568, unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director.
8. All City of Corona NPDES permit requirements for NPDES and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) shall be met per Corona Municipal Code Title 13 Chapter 13.27 and City Council Ordinance Numbers 2291 and 2828 unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
9. All the drainage design criteria shall be per City of Corona standards and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District standards unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director.
10. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, any damage to existing landscape easement areas due to project construction shall be repaired or replaced by the developer, or developer's successors in interest, at no cost to the City of Corona.
11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall enter into a license agreement for the work to be performed on City property to the satisfaction of the City Manager.
12. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations and analysis of the Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance Report. Facility alerting and advisory signage to be provided to all areas subject to radiofrequency exposure in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission.
13. The applicant shall submit for and obtain an encroachment permit for all work in the public right-of-way and within City property, unless authorized under a separate building permit. 5 of 5
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GARRETSON
Propagation Map
October 21, 2025
Verizon confidential and proprietary. Unauthorized disclosure, reproduction or other use prohibited. © 2025 Verizon 2 Map Overview
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7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Compliance Statement
Based on information provided by Verizon Wireless and predictive modeling, the GARRETSON installation proposed by Verizon Wireless will be compliant with Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure Limits of 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1307(b)(3) and 1.1310. RF alerting signage and restricting access to the antenna to authorized personnel that have completed RF safety training is required for Occupational environment compliance. The proposed operation will not expose members of the General Public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings.
Certification
I, Tim Alexander, am the reviewer and approver of this
report and am fully aware of and familiar with the Rules and Regulations of both the Federal Communications
Commissions (FCC) and the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) with regard to Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation, specifically in
accordance with FCC’s OET Bulletin 65. I have
reviewed this Radio Frequency Exposure Assessment
report and believe it to be both true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
General Summary
The compliance framework is derived from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and Regulations for preventing human exposure in excess of the applicable Maximum Permissible Exposure (“MPE”) limits. At any location at this site, the power density resulting from each transmitter may be expressed as a percentage of the frequency-specific limits and added to determine if 100% of the exposure limit has been exceeded. The FCC Rules define two tiers of permissible exposure differentiated by the situation in which the exposure takes place and/or the status of the individuals who are subject to exposure. General Population / Uncontrolled exposure limits apply to those situations in which persons may not be aware of the presence of electromagnetic energy, where exposure is not employment-related, or where persons cannot exercise control over their exposure. Occupational / Controlled exposure limits apply to situations in which persons are exposed as a consequence of their employment, have been made fully aware of the potential for exposure, and can exercise control over their exposure. Based on the criteria for these classifications, the FCC General Population limit is considered to be a level that is safe for continuous exposure time. The FCC General Population limit is 5 times more restrictive than the Occupational limits.
Radio Frequency Emissions Compliance Report for Verizon Wireless Site Name: GARRETSON Site Structure Type: Monopine
Address: 1635 Kellogg Ave Latitude: 33' 51' 49.95"N
Corona, CA 92879 Longitude: 117' 33' 28.06"W
Report Date: February 19, 2026 Project: NSB
REGIST ERED
PROFESSIO NA L ENGINEE R
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C T R I C A L
No. E18344
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Exp, 31 MAR 2028 SIGNED, 20 FEB 2026
GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Table 1: FCC Limits
Frequency
(MHz)
Limits for General Population/ Uncontrolled Exposure Limits for Occupational/ Controlled Exposure Power Density
(mW/cm2)
Averaging Time
(minutes)
Power Density
(mW/cm2)
Averaging Time
(minutes)
30-300 0.2 30 1 6
300-1500 f/1500 30 f/300 6
1500-100,000 1.0 30 5.0 6
f=Frequency (MHz)
In situations where the predicted MPE exceeds the General Population threshold in an accessible area as a result of emissions from multiple transmitters, FCC licensees that contribute greater than 5% of the aggregate MPE share responsibility for mitigation.
Based on the computational guidelines set forth in FCC OET Bulletin 65, Waterford Consultants, LLC has developed software to predict the overall Maximum Permissible Exposure possible at any location given the spatial orientation and operating parameters of multiple RF sources. The power density in the Far Field of an RF source is specified by OET-65 Equation 5 as follows:
𝑆 =
𝐸𝐼𝑅𝑃
4⋅𝜋⋅𝑅2
(mW/cm2)
Where EIRP is the Effective Radiated Power relative to an isotropic antenna and R is the distance between the antenna and point of study. Additionally, consideration is given to the manufacturers’ horizontal and vertical antenna patterns as well as radiation reflection. At any location, the predicted power density in the Far Field is the spatial average of points within a 0 to 6-foot vertical profile that a person would occupy. Near field power density is based on OET-65 Equation 20 stated as 𝑆 = (
180
𝜃𝐵𝑊
) ⋅
100 ⋅ 𝑃𝑖𝑛
𝜋 ⋅ 𝑅 ⋅ ℎ
(mW/cm2)
Where Pin is the power input to the antenna, BW is the horizontal pattern beamwidth and h is the aperture length.
Some antennas employ beamforming technology where RF energy allocated to each customer device is dynamically directed toward their location. In the analysis presented herein, predicted exposure levels are based on all beams at full utilization (i.e. full power) simultaneously focused in any direction. As this condition is unlikely to occur, the actual power density levels at ground and at adjacent structures are expected to be less that the levels reported below. These theoretical results represent maximum-case predictions as all RF emitters are assumed to be operating at maximum duty cycle.
For any area in excess of 100% General Population MPE, access controls with appropriate RF alerting signage must be put in place and maintained to restrict access to authorized personnel. Signage must be posted to be visible upon approach from any direction to provide notification of potential conditions within these areas.
Subject to other site security requirements, occupational personnel should be trained in RF safety and equipped with personal protective equipment (e.g. RF personal monitor) designed for safe work in the vicinity of RF emitters. Controls such as physical barriers to entry imposed by locked doors, hatches and ladders or other access control mechanisms may be supplemented by alarms that alert the individual and notify site management of a breach in access control. Waterford Consultants, LLC recommends that any work activity in these designated areas or in front of any transmitting antennas be coordinated with all wireless tenants.
GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Analysis
Verizon Wireless proposes the following installation at this location shown in Figure 1:
• (12) VERIZON WIRELESS PANEL ANTENNAS
• (9) VERIZON WIRELESS REMOTE RADIO UNITS BEHIND ANTENNAS (RRUs) • (1) VERIZON WIRELESS 2'-0" MICROWAVE ANTENNA
The antennas will be mounted on a Monopine with centerlines at 55’ above ground level. Proposed antenna operating parameters are listed in Appendix A. Other appurtenances such as GPS antennas, RRUs and hybrid cable below the antennas are not sources of RF emissions. No other antennas are known to be operating in the vicinity of this site.
Figure 1: Antenna Locations
Power density decreases significantly with distance from any antenna. The antennas to be employed at this site are highly directional by design and the orientation in azimuth and mounting elevation, as documented, serves to reduce the potential to exceed MPE limits at any location other than directly in front of the antennas.
For accessible areas at ground level and incident at adjacent structures, the maximum predicted RF power density level resulting from all operations is depicted in Figure 2. The proposed operations will not expose members of the public to hazardous levels of RF energy at ground level or in adjacent buildings. Trees 2, 3, & 4 are considered generally inaccessible and not routinely maintained.
GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Figure 2: Predicted MPE as Percentage of FCC General Population Limits GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Figure 3 shows predicted MPE levels near the antennas. Waterford Consultants, LLC recommends no RF advisory signage is necessary due to emissions at the Ground Level not exceeding General Population limits.
This recommendation is depicted in Figure 4. Any work activity in front of transmitting antennas should be coordinated with Verizon Wireless.
Figure 3: Predicted MPE at Antenna Elevation as Percentage of FCC General Population Limits GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Compliance Requirement Diagram
N/A
Recommendations
This site is compliant
Proposed Signs/Barriers Existing Signs/Barriers
Figure 4: Mitigation Recommendations
GARRETSON – NSB - 02.19.2026
7430 New Technology Way, Suite 150 Frederick, Maryland 21703 (703) 596-1022 Phone www.waterfordconsultants.com Appendix A: Operating Parameters Considered in this Analysis ID Carrier
NAME Antenna Model MDT (°)
Az
(°)
Freq
Band
EDT
(°)
HBW
(°)
VBW
(°) Paths
Transmit
Power
(W)
Total
Power
(W)
Gain
(dBd) ERP (W) Loss (dB)
Antenna
Centerline
Ground
Level (0ft)
A1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 110 700 SON 69 20 4 60 213.90 12.74 4019.85 0.5 55.00 A1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 110 850 SON 69 18 4 60 213.90 13.06 4327.23 0.5 55.00 A2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 110 1900 SON 69 17 32 5 160.00 14.48 4488.69 0.0 55.00 A2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 110 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 A2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 110 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 A3 VZW SON_AIR6419 0 110 3700 SON 11 25 64 5 320.00 23.45 70818.96 0.0 55.00 A4 VZW SON_AIR3268 0 110 3500 SON 13 19 2 17 34.00 20.55 3859.05 0.0 55.00 B1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 220 700 SON 69 20 4 60 213.90 12.74 4019.85 0.5 55.00 B1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 220 850 SON 69 18 4 60 213.90 13.06 4327.23 0.5 55.00 B2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 220 1900 SON 69 17 32 5 160.00 14.48 4488.69 0.0 55.00 B2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 220 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 B2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 220 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 B3 VZW SON_AIR6419 0 220 3700 SON 11 25 64 5 320.00 23.45 70818.96 0.0 55.00 B4 VZW SON_AIR3268 0 220 3500 SON 13 19 2 17 34.00 20.55 3859.05 0.0 55.00 C1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 340 700 SON 69 20 4 60 213.90 12.74 4019.85 0.5 55.00 C1 VZW SON_NN-65B-HG-R1B 0 340 850 SON 69 18 4 60 213.90 13.06 4327.23 0.5 55.00 C2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 340 1900 SON 69 17 32 5 160.00 14.48 4488.69 0.0 55.00 C2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 340 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 C2 VZW SON_AIR3283 0 340 2100 SON 67 15 32 5 160.00 15.01 5071.31 0.0 55.00 C3 VZW SON_AIR6419 0 340 3700 SON 11 25 64 5 320.00 23.45 70818.96 0.0 55.00 C4 VZW SON_AIR3268 0 340 3500 SON 13 19 2 17 34.00 20.55 3859.05 0.0 55.00 MW VZW Unknown 0 270 11000 0 1 1 2 0.56 1.12 41.85 17148.26 0.0 45.50 on behalf of
December 8, 2025
City of Corona
Planning & Development Department
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
APPLICANT NARRATIVE & FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Verizon Wireless – New Unmanned Telecommunication Facility (NSB) City of Corona – Conditional Use Permit (CMC 17.92.110) Site Address: 1635 Kellogg Ave. Corona CA 92879
APN: 111-080-017
Project Summary
Verizon Wireless proposes to construct a new unmanned wireless telecommunications facility (“NSB site”) consisting of a 65-foot monopine and an enclosed equipment area on a 422 sq. ft. lease area. The facility is designed to improve wireless coverage and network reliability for residents, businesses, public safety agencies, and visitors within the City of Corona.
Proposed Scope of Work
Antenna Level Improvements
Installation of (12) Verizon Wireless antennas
Installation of (6) Remote Radio Units (RRUs) behind antennas Installation of (3) Over Voltage Protection (OVP) units Installation of one (1) 65'-0" high monopine
Installation of (3) 3'-0" stand-oƯ arms (one per sector) Installation of one (1) ring mount
Installation of one (1) 2'-0" microwave antenna
Installation of (3) 6x12 hybrid cables
Installation of one (1) tri-sector mount Equipment Level Improvements Installation of one (1) 30kW Kohler/Rehiko generator with seismic-certified 168-gallon tank Installation of (3) rack-mounted OVP units
Installation of one (1) Verizon power plant rack
Installation of one (1) Verizon battery rack
Installation of (2) Verizon utility racks
Installation of one (1) Intersect Cabinet
Installation of one (1) MPOE Cabinet
Installation of one (1) Verizon ATS
Installation of (3) 4” conduit stub-ups
Installation of one (1) 3’-0” wide trench area
Installation of two (2) HVAC units
Construction of a 9'-6" high retaining wall
Removal of existing fence
Removal of existing retaining wall and associated foundation Installation of one (1) Verizon GPS antenna
Installation of one (1) Telco Box
on behalf of
The facility will operate unmanned, monitored remotely 24/7, and visited only periodically by technicians for maintenance.
FINDINGS FOR GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CMC 17.92.110) A. The proposed use at the proposed location will not be detrimental to public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare and will be in harmony with the General Plan.
This facility is designed and operated in accordance with all applicable FCC, FAA, California Building Code, Fire Code, and City of Corona zoning requirements. It is an unmanned facility with no daily traƯic, no noise beyond code limits, and no impacts to utilities or public services. The site enhances wireless communication services, including public safety, emergency response, and 911 reliability, directly supporting General Plan goals related to public infrastructure, safety, and communication systems.
The monopine design ensures visual compatibility with the surrounding environment, minimizing aesthetic impacts. The project will not create hazardous materials, significant noise, vibration, odors, or public nuisances. All equipment is located within a secure fenced lease area and screened from public view.
Therefore, the proposed use is in harmony with General Plan objectives and does not pose any detriment to public welfare.
B. The proposed use is not detrimental to existing or permitted uses in the general area and properly relates to existing and proposed streets and highways.
The wireless facility requires minimal vehicle trips, limited to occasional maintenance visits. There is no daily staƯing, no customer traƯic, and no operational noise above equipment-screening standards. The project does not alter existing traƯic patterns or impede circulation on adjacent streets. The facility is self-contained within a small footprint and does not interfere with surrounding residential, commercial, or utility uses. The monopine’s stealth design and compliance with height, noise, and setback requirements ensures compatibility with nearby land uses.
The project integrates properly with existing site access routes and does not require modifications to public streets or highways.
C. Reasonable conditions may be imposed to protect public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.
Verizon Wireless acknowledges and accepts that the Planning Commission or City Council may impose reasonable conditions including, but not limited to:
Landscaping and screening
Noise limitations
Height and design specifications
Compliance with all building, fire, engineering, and FCC requirements Emergency shut-oƯ access
Generator testing hour restrictions
The project is fully capable of meeting any such conditions and has been designed with compliance in mind. on behalf of
D. The proposed use will comply with all property development standards of the zoning district, subject to any more restrictive conditions imposed on the permit.
The facility has been sited and designed to meet or exceed all development standards of the underlying zoning district, including:
Height allowances for wireless facilities
Setback requirements
Noise thresholds
Screening and aesthetic treatment (monopine)
Utility connection standards
Equipment enclosure requirements
If the Commission or Council imposes more restrictive conditions, the project will be modified accordingly to ensure full compliance.
Conclusion
Based on the evidence and analysis above, the project meets all four required findings under CMC 17.92.110 and is consistent with the City of Corona’s General Plan, zoning code, and public interest objectives. Verizon Wireless respectfully requests approval of the Conditional Use Permit to improve wireless coverage, capacity, and reliability for the surrounding community.
Thank You,
Rinn Ngeth
Site Acquisition, Authorized Agent for Verizon Wireless Phone: 562-673-9924
Email: [email protected]
1 Brendan Dalde
From: Evan Langan
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2026 7:32 AM
To: Brendan Dalde
Subject: FW: Public Comment: Formal Opposition to Proposed Wireless Facility at Kellogg Park (1635 Kellogg Ave)
See correspondence (below) received re. CUP2025-0003…
Evan Langan, AICP
Senior Planner
Planning & Development Department, Planning Division
(951) 736-2437
[email protected]
400 South Vicentia Avenue, Corona, CA 92882
www.coronaca.gov
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To: PlanDev <[email protected]>; Jacque Casillas <[email protected]>; Wes Speake <[email protected]>; Tony Daddario <[email protected]>; Tom Richins <[email protected]>; Jim Steiner <[email protected]> Subject: Public Comment: Formal Opposition to Proposed Wireless Facility at Kellogg Park (1635 Kellogg Ave) [CAUTION] DO NOT CLICK links or attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear Planning and Development Department, Mayor Casillas, and Members of the City Council, I am writing as the property owner of 714 Canary Lane to express my formal opposition to the proposed 49-foot wireless telecommunication facility slated for the northwestern boundary line of Kellogg Park (1635 Kellogg Ave).
While I do not live at the property myself, my children reside there, and my soon-to-be-born grandchild will be raised there. While the tower's footprint does not share a direct fence line with my home, it is being placed just four houses down our street on the shared park boundary. This close proximity poses significant, localized concerns for my property, our neighborhood layout, and my family that must be reevaluated:
• Extreme Proximity to Developing Children: Kellogg Park is a highly active neighborhood space utilized daily by local families. Placing a major wireless installation directly against a public You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important 2 recreation area—just a short distance down the street from the home where my children live and my grandchild will grow up—undermines the community-centric nature of our local parks. • Visual and Aesthetic Impact on the Neighborhood: The 15x20 footprint and 49-foot height introduce a prominent industrial structure into a low-density residential pocket. A tower of this scale just a few doors away disrupts the visual character of Canary Lane and impacts our immediate neighborhood environment.
• Technical, Structural, and Fall-Zone Vulnerabilities: Under standard structural safety guidelines, utility structures are typically expected to maintain a "fall zone" radius equal to or greater than their total height to protect the public in the event of an earthquake, extreme wind event, or mechanical failure. As a 49-foot structure, I am formally requesting clarification on the following engineering points for the public record:
1. What is the exact calculated fall-zone radius for this specific 49-foot structure, and does that radius cross over the municipal park paths or into the private property lines of the nearest residential backyards?
2. Has a structural engineer certified that the simulated "mono-pine" branches and heavy antenna equipment are rated to withstand local high-wind channels without creating a debris hazard for park users or neighboring yards?
3. What physical security measures are being integrated into the 15x20 footprint to ensure the ground cabinets do not become an attractive nuisance or climbing hazard for children playing in the park?
• Unverified "Coverage Gap" and Lack of Alternative Site Proof: While the carrier is federally required to prove a significant coverage gap to bypass local zoning restrictions, planning departments frequently accept their color-coded computer models at face value. I am formally demanding that the city audit the carrier's claims under the "least intrusive means" standard:
1. Did the carrier provide verifiable, physical drive-test data to prove an actual coverage gap, or are they relying strictly on simulated computer-generated software models?
2. What specific commercial properties or existing infrastructure along major thoroughfares (such as nearby commercial corridors) did the carrier attempt to lease before targeting a public family park, and what were the exact engineering reasons those alternative sites were disqualified?
• Evolving Public Health and Federal Safety Concerns: Wireless radiation policy is changing rapidly. Notably, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has actively removed its longstanding public claims that wireless radiation is entirely safe, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched new federal studies to re-evaluate the long-term biological and neurological impacts of this infrastructure. Given that current FCC exposure limits have not been updated since 1996, placing a dense, 24/7 exposure source directly where my family sleeps and a newborn child will develop introduces unnecessary, unquantifiable risks to our immediate neighborhood corridor.
• Prioritizing Corporate Revenue Over Neighborhood Well-Being: It is diBicult to view the placement of a commercial utility footprint inside a residential park as anything other than a 3 financial arrangement for the city at the expense of local homeowners. While the lease revenue from telecom corporations may benefit city budgets, it should never come at the cost of the visual integrity, comfort, and peace of mind of the families who live on Canary Lane and pay taxes to this city. Municipal parks are meant for community recreation, not commercial exploitation.
As our elected oBicials and planning commission, I urge you to look into stricter local setback ordinances, thoroughly audit the carrier's claims of an absolute coverage gap, and protect Kellogg Park from industrial encroachment. We ask that the city pause this development and look for alternative, nonresidential site locations that do not place infrastructure directly adjacent to neighborhood homes and playing fields.
As a taxpayer and property owner whose multi-generational family is impacted by this neighborhood proposal, I expect a personal acknowledgement of this message, and I expect each of you to email me back directly with your specific answers, stance, and planned actions regarding this development at Kellogg Park.
Thank you for your time, leadership, and consideration of our neighborhood's safety and peace of mind.
Sincerely,
Sean T. Pena, Owner
714 Canary Lane
Corona, CA 92879
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 951-737-5145
Notice of Exemption FORM “A”
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
Name:
Address:
TO:
☐
Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
State Clearinghouse
P. O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
FROM:
(Public
Agency)
Telephone:
☒ Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
or
County Clerk (Include County name)
Address:
1. Project Title: Major Conditional Use Permit – CUP2025-0003
2. Project Applicant (include address, telephone
number and email address):
Rinn Ngeth, Nuwave Communications, 1875
Coronado Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755
3. Project Location – Identify street address and cross streets or attach a map showing project site
(preferably a USGS 15’ or 7 1/2’ topographical map
identified by quadrangle name):
1645 Kellogg Avenue
4. (a) Project Location – City: (b) Project Location – County: Riverside
5. Description of nature, purpose, and beneficiaries of Project:
CUP2025-0003: A request to establish a new 65-
foot-tall wireless telecommunications facility
disguised as a pine tree, in conjunction with
placement of related ground-mounted equipment, at
1645 Kellogg Avenue (Kellogg Park)
6. Name of Public Agency approving project:
7. Name of Person or Agency undertaking the project,
including any person undertaking an activity that
receives financial assistance from the Public Agency
as part of the activity or the person receiving a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement of use from the Public Agency as part of the activity:
Rinn Ngeth, Nuwave Communications, 1875
Coronado Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755
8. Exempt status: (check one)
(a) ☐ Ministerial project. (Pub. Resources Code § 21080(b)(1); State CEQA Guidelines § 15268)
(b) ☐ Not a project. State CEQA Guidelines § 15050(c)(2)-(3) (c) ☐ Declared Emergency (Pub. Resources Code § 21080(b)(3); State CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a))
Notice of Exemption FORM “A”
(d) ☐ Emergency Project. (Pub. Resources Code § 21080(b)(4); State CEQA Guidelines § 15269(b),(c))
(e) ☒ Categorical Exemption.
State type and section number:
Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) Categorical Exemption per Section 15303 of
the State Guidelines for Implementing the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 3.38 of
the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines.
(f) ☐ Statutory Exemption.
State Code section number:
(g) ☐ Other. Explanation: State CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) Common Sense exemption
9. Reason why project was exempt: The project involves the installation of new wireless telecommunications equipment and associated ground
equipment within a limited area. The project represents a small utility installation and does not result in a significant expansion of the existing use of the site.
Brendan Dalde, Associate Planner
(951) 739-4918
10. Lead Agency Contact Person:
Telephone:
11. If filed by applicant: Attach Certificate of Determination (Form “B”) before filing.
12. Was a public hearing held by the Lead Agency to consider the exemption? Yes ☐ No ☐ If yes, the date of the public hearing was:
Date:
________________________________
Signature
Name: Brendan Dalde
Title: Associate Planner
☒ Signed by Lead Agency ☐ Signed by Applicant
Date Received for Filing:
(Clerk Stamp Here)
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code.