Use Permit (UP-25-001), Site Development Review (SD-25-001) Approval for a New Wireless Facility

The City of Union City is processing Use Permit UP-25-001 and Site Development Review SD-25-001 for the installation of a new wireless facility at the Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, located at 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road. The project aims to close a service coverage gap in Union City by utilizing the roof of an existing 20,374 square-foot, one-story building. Key modifications include increasing the building height from 28 feet 5 inches to 43 feet 5 inches and constructing a 2,320 square-foot roof-mounted enclosure along with a 359 square-foot ground-mounted equipment enclosure. The facility is situated within the Private Institutional (PI) Zoning District and must adhere to Union City Municipal Code Sections 18.114.040 and 18.51.030. The project is subject to a Notice of Exemption under California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, while remaining compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act and FCC safety standards regarding radio waves. Administrative oversight is managed by Associate Planner Natalie Dean, and the project involves specific state and county filing fees payable to the Alameda County Clerk.