T-MOBILE SEEKS TO INSTALL A 38 FEET HIGH 12-PANEL WIRELESS / CELL PHONE ANTENNA IN THE MIDDLE OF AN ATWATER VILLAGE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME RESIDENTIAL AREA

T-Mobile is seeking a Conditional Use permit (Case no.: ZA-2009-3053-CUW) to install, use and maintain an unmanned wireless telecommunications facility (cellular tower) atop of an apartment building located at 3272 Atwater Avenue, in Atwater Village. The apartment building is located just across the street from Atwater Avenue Elementary School and is surrounded by single-family homes.


The cellular tower will include a total of 12 panel antennas that will reach a maximum height of 38 feet 6 inches within 3 antenna sectors within 240 square feet of leasable area atop the roof of the apartment building. And appurtenances (4 radio equipment cabinets) mounted to a concrete plinth at ground level with 196 square feet of leasable area.

A public hearing is scheduled by the Los Angeles Planning Zoning Administrator:

Wednesday, December 16th 2009 10:00am
Los Angeles City Hall
200 North Spring Street, Room 1020
Los Angeles, CA 90012

You can contact Haydee Urita-Lopez at the Department of City Planning for more information, 213.978.1453

Any concerns regarding health risks from this proposed facility should be directed to the Federal Communications Commission - Office of Engineering and Technology - 445 12th Street S.W., Washington D.C. 20554. (888) 225-5322, www.fcc.gov/oet-rfsafety, email rfsafety@fcc.gov

Any concerns regarding land use or city planning issues should be directed in writing to the Los Angeles City Planning Department by or before Wednesday, December 16th 2009. Please write to…

Case no.: ZA-2009-3053-CUW
Los Angeles City Planning Department
Attn: Haydee Urita-Lopez
Expedited Processing Section
200 N. Spring Street, Room 721
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Please make sure to include the case number (ZA-2009-3053-CUW) on both the envelope and letter.

click here to download hearing notice (pdf file)
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CONSTRUCTION STARTS FOR “CASITAS VILLAGE” HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH ATWATER VILLAGE

Construction has started for a new housing development at 3234-3274 Casitas Ave, in south Atwater Village. Dubbed “Casitas Village” the housing development will consist of 27 new single-family homes in accordance with the Small Lot Ordinance No. 176,354 on a 60,075 net square foot site in the RD3-1 Zone with 54 parking spaces. Each home would be 3 story high and consist of 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, home office and a 2 car garage. The approximate price range of units would be in $800,000 to $900,000.

This housing project is being developed by land developer Avo Tavitian.

Click here for “Casitas Village” site plan (large pdf file)
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