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Analysis Background Although this project 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. One letter in opposition has also been received that raises the following issues: height of tower, conflict with operations from nearby airport (Lodi Airport) and general air travel, potential for tower to fall, and conflicts with existing residential and commercial uses. Zonina The proposed project is a 'Utility Services-Cellular Facilities' use type which may be conditionally permitted in the CRS zone with an approved Site Approval application. Wireless services are regulated by the Wireless Bureau of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Aesthetics Three methods are currently used to mitigate aesthetic impacts. The height of the tower may be reduced, the tower may be camouflaged, and the tower may provide for colocation. The applicant has indicated that the proposed height is required to provide colocation for other communication carriers. Airport The site is approximately 5,000 feet from the Lodi Airport runway. The horizontal surface elevation for the airport is 205 feet above the runway. No structures within 5,000 feet of the airport runway may exceed that height. Conical surface control begins at 5,000 feet from the runway. The conical surface elevation is 1/20 the distance from the runway. At 5,020 feet from the runway, the conical surface is 250 feet high. The proposed tower is below both surfaces. The applicant has obtained an approved'Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration' from the Federal Aviation Administration. Safetv The tower and equipment panels will require building permits, which will be reviewed for compliance with pertinent Uniform Building Code requirements. San Joaquin County SA-96-70/Roberge Community Development Page 5