This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed AT&T wireless facility installation on a monopole at 350 Amber Drive. The hearing will address concerns or support from the community before the Planning Commission makes a final decision.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 350 Amber Drive (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 7521, Lot No. 005) identified in Planning Case No. 2024-004318CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21825, dated September 25, 2025, 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 community concerns regarding the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a new AT&T wireless facility at 350 Amber Drive, prompting an appeal to the Board of Supervisors.
AT&T filed an application for a Conditional Use Authorization to install a wireless telecommunications facility at 350 Amber Drive.
The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization for the AT&T facility, determining it qualified for a CEQA Class 3 Exemption.
The Diamond Heights Community Association, represented by Mitchell M. Tsai, filed an appeal against the Planning Commission's approval, citing safety and environmental concerns.
The City and County Surveyor initially determined that the signatures submitted for the appeal did not meet the required threshold of 20%.
After further review, the Clerk of the Board confirmed sufficient signatures were acquired and scheduled the appeal for a public hearing on December 9, 2025.
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider the appeal against the Conditional Use Authorization and CEQA exemption for the AT&T project.
The Board of Supervisors is set to make a decision regarding the appeal and the future of the proposed AT&T facility.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive, including environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.
This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier approval for a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. As a result, the project cannot proceed as planned.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. The motion has been passed and is now in the process of preparing those findings.
This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive, including environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not proceed.
This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier approval for a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. As a result, the project cannot proceed as planned.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 350 Amber Drive. The motion has been passed and is now in the process of preparing those findings.
