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PLUM notes and files on Eagle Rock tower after staff says state/federal shot clock left it deemed approved
Summary
Planning staff told the committee a proposed 45‑foot wireless tower in Eagle Rock was deemed approved by operation of federal and California shot‑clock rules after the city failed to issue a timely written notice of deficiency; the committee voted 5‑0 to note and file a council motion seeking a remand.
The Planning and Land Use Management Committee on Tuesday noted and filed a motion concerning a proposed 45‑foot wireless telecommunications facility at 1731 West Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock after planning staff said the project was “deemed approved” on April 3, 2024, under federal and California shot‑clock rules.
Planning staff told the committee the application was initially misfiled, public notice steps for the required area planning commission hearing were not completed, and the planning department did not issue a written notice of deficiency within the first 30 days after the application filing. Under FCC shot‑clock rules (and the California statute invoked by staff), the city can toll the 150‑day shot clock by issuing a written notice of deficiency. Because that…
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