4.1 Site Plan Application #25-0001, submitted by AT&T Mobility c/o Epic Wireless Group, on behalf of City of Merced, property owner, to construct a 55-foot-tall stealth mono-palm wireless communication tower at 3400 Parsons Ave. within a General Plan designation of Open Space – Park recreation with a Zoning classification of R-1-6 Zone.
Development Services Technician II LEE reviewed the application. Refer to Draft Site Plan Review Resolution #25-0001 for further information. Public Testimony was opened at 1:38 PM.
Staff received 3 emails in opposition to the project and were provided to the Site Plan Committee via email prior to the meeting and posted on the City’s Website.
Speaker from the Audience in Favor:
CARL JONES, AT&T Agent, Folsom, CA
Speakers from the Audience in Opposition:
BRENDA MORGUN, Resident, Merced, CA
ANNA COLLINS, Resident, Merced, CA
ISMAEL MENDOZA, Resident, Merced, CA
JULIE HORAL, Resident, Merced, CA
RICK RAMIREZ, Resident, Merced, CA
Public Testimony was closed at 2:14 PM.
M/S FRAZIER/MADDOX, and carried by the following vote, to refer Environmental Review #25-0001 and Site Plan Review #25-0002, to the Planning Commission for final review and decision per MMC 20.68.050( C )( 2 ).
AYES: Committee Members Maddox, Frazier, and Chairperson Lowrance NOES: None
ABSENT: None