Telecommunications Facility

The City of Watsonville Community Development Department is overseeing a minor modification under project number PP2026-10831 to Special Use Permit 02-46. This project authorizes Verizon to swap and modify existing telecommunications equipment at a facility located at 11 Grove Street in Watsonville, California. The scope of work is strictly limited to equipment modifications and specifically prohibits any increase in the number of antennas or the overall height of the facility, ensuring there is no expansion of use. The project is governed by the State CEQA Guidelines and qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under Section 15301, as the work consists of minor alterations to an existing facility. Administrative oversight is managed by Community Development Director Matt Orbach, with program management support provided by Tom Williams. The action is compliant with various sections of the Public Resources Code, including sections 21083, 21110, 21108, 21152, and 21152.1.