TO: ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION
FROM: BRAD JOHNSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: MAY 15, 2024
SUBJECT:
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ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #22-A14, PROPOSED 73-FOOT TALL STEEPLE TOWER TO SERVE AS A STEALTH WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR AT&T MOBILITY LOCATED AT 1700 NORTH TOWNE AVENUE- APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY
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SUMMARY
On April 24, 2024, the Architectural Commission held a public hearing regarding the above-referenced project. After hearing from the applicant and the public, the Commission closed the public hearing. On a 6-0 vote, the Architectural Commission expressed their intention to deny Architectural and Site Plan Review #22-A14 as it did not meet the following General Review Criteria in Section 16.300.060 of the Claremont Municipal Code Section. Specifically, the Architectural Commission found that the project did not meet the following criteria: General Plan Consistency (CMC 16.300.060.A.2), Compatibility of Form with Surrounding Development (CMC 16.300.060.A.3), Compatibility of Quality with Surrounding Development (CMC 16.300.060.A.4), and Health and Safety (CMC 16.300.060.A.12). The Commission directed staff to prepare a denial resolution (Attachment) for consideration on this agenda. The minutes of the April 24, 2024 meeting are provided as an attachment for Agenda Item #1 on this agenda.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Architectural and Preservation Commission adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, DENYING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW #22-A14, REVIEW OF PROPOSED 73-FOOT TALL STEEPLE TOWER TO SERVE AS A STEALTH WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY FOR AT&T MOBILITY LOCATED AT 1700 NORTH TOWNE AVENUE - APPLICANT: EUKON GROUP, LLC ON BEHALF OF AT&T MOBILITY.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
At the April 24, 2024, meeting the Architectural Commission closed the public hearing and continued the project to May 15, 2024, in order to provide staff time to prepare the attached denial resolution. Because the item was continued to a specific date and the public hearing portion of the item was closed, no additional public notice was required or provided.
Submitted by: Reviewed by:
Brad Johnson Christopher Veirs
Community Development Director Principal Planner
Prepared by:
Nikola Hlady
Senior Planner
Attachment:
Draft Denial Resolution