Planning Commission 7 17 25 Agenda Item F 1 T mobile Wireless

The City of Oxnard Planning Commission reviewed a special use permit request for the construction of a stealth wireless communication facility on the rooftop of an existing hotel. The project involves installing concealed wireless equipment within an 8-foot high fiberglass reinforced polymer screen wall to enhance cellular coverage in a coverage gap near Vineyard Avenue and Despan Drive. The facility will increase the hotel's height by 8 feet, with the total height reaching 70 feet. The project site is zoned for commercial office use and is adjacent to residential and office areas. Environmental review determined the project is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. Staff recommended approval of the permit with conditions, emphasizing the project's compliance with zoning and environmental standards. The meeting focused on the planning and zoning aspects of the wireless infrastructure installation, highlighting the integration of telecommunications equipment within existing urban structures to improve digital infrastructure.