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FINDINGS FOR SITE APPROVAL PA-2200153 ISOLEE SMITH TRUST ET AL./AMERICAN TOWER 1. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards, and maps of the General Plan, any applicable Master Plan, Specific Plan, and Special Purpose Plan, and any other applicable plan adopted by the County. • This finding can be made because the proposed tower is located in the AG40 (General Agriculture,40-acre minimum)zoning designation, and the Communications Services -Type II use type may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 zoning designation with an approved Site Approval application. The project site also has a General Plan designation of A/G (General Agriculture).The proposed communications tower extension is consistent with the goals, policies, standards, and maps of the General Plan, and there are no Master Plans or Special Purpose Plan applicable to this site. 2. Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drainage, and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to existing and proposed roadways. • This finding can be made because there are no new utility or roadway improvements required. The wireless communication tower extension is an unmanned facility and will not impact existing public utilities. This project will not require the use of a public water or sewer systems, and all storm water will be retained on site. Additionally, the Public Works Department will require an encroachment permit for all work done in the right-of-way. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and for the intensity of development. • This finding can be made because the 6.25 -acre parcel is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the proposed use, building coverage, setbacks, and other requirements of the Development Title. The parcel can accommodate the 120-foot-tall monopole and lease area.There are no residences on adjoining parcels within the 120-foot fall-zone of the tower. 4. Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties. • This finding can be made because it was determined that the project will not be detrimental to the Public Health. The tower must comply with Federal Communications Commission regulations regarding radio frequency emissions. 5. The use is compatible with adjoining land uses. • This finding can be made because the proposed use may be conditionally permitted in the AG-40 (General Agriculture, 40-Acre Minimum) zoning designation with an approved Site Approval application.The proposed use will not interfere with nor alter the current land uses on adjoining properties. The adjacent surrounding parcels are primarily agricultural with scattered residences. The nearest residence is located approximately 715 feet north-west of the project site. PA-2200153 — Findings 1