This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding the exemption from environmental review for a new AT&T wireless facility proposed at 350 Amber Drive. The facility will be installed on a tall monopole and includes multiple antennas and equipment, and the hearing is scheduled due to community objections.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on May 29, 2025, for the proposed project at 350 Amber Drive, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005, which proposes to install a new AT&T Macro Wireless Telecommunications Facility on an approximately 104 foot tall monopole, consisting of 12 new antennas, and nine new remote radio units and ancillary equipment within the P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Mitchell M. Tsai of Mitchell M. Tsai Law Firm on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association) (Filed October 27, 2025)
How it got here
The legislation originated from a proposed AT&T wireless telecommunications facility at 350 Amber Drive, which prompted community concerns leading to an appeal against its categorical exemption from environmental review.
The Planning Department issued a categorical exemption under CEQA for the proposed project, determining it did not require further environmental review.
The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization for the project, allowing the installation of the telecommunications facility.
An appeal against the categorical exemption was filed by Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Diamond Heights Community Association, citing concerns over environmental impacts.
The Planning Department confirmed that the appeal was filed in a timely manner, allowing it to proceed to a public hearing.
A public hearing was scheduled to consider the appeal of the CEQA exemption and the Conditional Use Authorization.
The Board of Supervisors conducted a hearing to review the appeal and the community's concerns regarding the project.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion confirms that the Planning Department has decided that the project at 350 Amber Drive does not require an environmental review because it falls under a specific exemption. The motion has been officially approved.
This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.
This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.
This motion confirms that the Planning Department has decided that the project at 350 Amber Drive does not require an environmental review because it falls under a specific exemption. The motion has been officially approved.
This motion aimed to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion was ultimately not approved.
This motion aimed to have the Board of Supervisors prepare findings to overturn the Planning Department's decision that a project at 350 Amber Drive did not require an environmental review. The motion has been killed, meaning it will not move forward.
