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Analysis Background Although the Site Approval application would ordinarily be processed at staff level, it is being referred to the Planning Commission at the request of the Board of Supervisors pending completion of the County's wireless communications ordinance. The Deviation application is also ordinarily processed at staff level. However, it is being referred to the Planning Commission because the accompanying Site Approval application is being referred to the Planning Commission. Site Approval The proposed project is a'Utility Services-Cellular Facilities' use type that may be conditionally permitted in the AU zone with an approved Site Approval application. Wireless services are regulated by the Wireless Bureau of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). The applicants are proposing to use a 50-foot-high wood monopole to accommodate the cellular antennas. The wood monopole is being proposed because it will resemble a telephone pole, and this will blend in with the existing utility poles in the area. Deviation The applicants are requesting to deviate the required 30-foot front and rear yard setbacks to 23 feet. The purpose of this Deviation is to site the cellular facility as far to the north on the subject parcel as possible, leaving the balance of the parcel vacant for any future development. The parcel is a triangular shape. Without the Deviation, the applicant would have to relocate the cellular tower approximately 50 to 75 feet further south, which, according to the applicants, would preclude any further development or use of the property. San Joaquin County DV-97-1, SA-97-11/Robinson Community Development Page 5