04SN0130-Nov 25.pdfNovember 25, 2003 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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Verizon Wireless
Matoaca Magisterial District
Northwest quadrant of River and Trents Bridge Roads
REQUEST: Amend Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 02SN0217) to permit extension
of the time limitation for a temporary communications tower.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
This amendment will permit an extension in the time limitation for the location of a
cell on wheels (COW) mobile trailer with a temporary guyed tower on the request
property. This request will amend Proffered Condition 4 of Case 02SN0217 which
permitted the temporary communications tower for one (1) year to allow its location
for an additional six (6).months, until June 1, 20042 (Proffered COndition)
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITION.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following mason:
Because a permanent communications tower was apprOved by.the Board of Supervisors on
the request property (Case 03 SN0159) and given that the temporary tower exists, approval of
this .request would be appropriate.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAY BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY PROFFER
CONDITIONS. THE CONDITION NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WAS AGREED UPON BY
BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE
Providing a FIRST CHOICE Community Through Excellence in Public Service.
RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION0
PROFFERED CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
Location:
This Conditional Use Planned Development shall automatically expire on
June 1, 2004. (P)
(Note: This Proffered Condition supercedes Proffered Condition 4 of Case
028N0217.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Northwest quadrant of the intersection of River and Trents Bridge Roads. Tax ID 754-624-
6621 (Sheet 40).
Existing Zoning:
Agricultural (A)
Size:
3.7 acres
Existing Land Use:
A 200 foot tower and associated improvements
Adiacent Zoning and Land Use:
North - A; Single family residential
South - A, A with Special Exception and R-15; Single family residential
East - A; Single family residential
West - A; Single family residential
UTILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL; PUBLIC FACILITIES;
COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AND COUNTY AIRPORT
This request will not impact these facilities.
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LAND USE
Comprehensive plan:
The request property lies within the boundaries of the Southern and Western Area Plan
which suggests the property and surrounding area are appropriate for residential use of 1 to 5
acre lots.
The Public Facilities Plan, an element-of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that
communications uses should be located in areas so as to minimize impacts on existing and
future areas of development and to reduce impacts on adjacent planned or existing residential
development in industrial, commercial or remote areas, In addition, .the Plan suggests that
communications towers should be generally located away from areas of high visibility or
otherwise be designed to minimize the visual impact.
Area Development Trends:
The request property is located in an area characterized by single family residences located
along River Road and in Westfield, Flintshire; Chesdin Park and Trents Farm Subdivisions.
It is anticipated that properties in the vicinity ofthe request site will continue to be developed
for residential uses as suggested by the Southern and Western Area Plan.
Zoning'History:
On November 26, 2002, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning CommisSion, approved Conditional Use Planned Development (Case
02SN0217) to permit a temporary communications'tower pl~us setback exceptions on the
request property. The Board's approval was subject toa condition relative to the setback
exceptions and acceptance of proffered conditions typical of other communications toWer
locations as well as proffered Condition 4 which established that the approval would expire
within one (1) year of approval. The applicant's intended to have a permanent
communications tower constructed on the property within this time frame; however, they
have'diScovered that additional time is needed. With this request,:the applicant is seeking an
extension of the time limitation for generally six (6) months.until June 1, 2004. (Proffered
Condition)
On .June 18, 2003, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the
Planning commission, approved Conditional Use Plauned Development (Case 03SN0159) to
permit a permanent communications tower with a height eXception on the request property
subject to a condition relative to the height exception and'acceptance of proffered conditions
typical of other communications tower locations.
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CONCLUSIONS
Because a permanent communications tower was'approved bY the Board of Supervisors on the
request property (Case 03 SN0159) and given that the temporary tower exists, approval of this request
would be appropriate.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (11/18/03):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to
the request.
On motion of Mr. Stack, seconded by Mr. Cunningham, the Commission recommended
approval of this request and acceptance of the P3offered Condition.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take under
consideration this request.
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