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Planning commission approves AT&T 'mono‑eucalyptus' tower at 2065 Placentia Avenue after redesign and studies
Summary
After residents raised noise and appearance concerns about an existing monopine, the commission approved a revised AT&T proposal to relocate a 60‑foot disguised wireless facility to the front of the Public Storage property at 2065 Placentia Avenue, citing updated EME and noise studies and a maintenance condition to preserve a realistic tree appearance. Vote 6–0.
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission voted unanimously April 13 to approve a minor conditional use permit allowing a new 60‑foot AT&T wireless facility disguised as a mono‑eucalyptus at 2065 Placentia Avenue.
John McDonald, representing AT&T, told the commission the company relocated the proposed facility from the rear of the property to the front to increase separation from nearby homes to about 420 feet and submitted updated independent electromagnetic exposure (EME) and noise studies showing compliance with FCC rules and the city’s noise standards. “With these design considerations, maintenance conditions, and increased separation, the overall visual impact of the…
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