15SN0608
CASE NUMBER: 15SN0608
APPLICANT: Verizon Wireless
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA
STAFF’SANALYSISMagisterial District: MIDLOTHIAN
AND
RECOMMENDATION
Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Public Hearing Date:
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
BOS Time Remaining:
365 DAYS
Applicant’s Agent:
JEFFERY GEIGER
(804-771-9500)
Applicant’s Contact:
MELISSA HERRALD
(804-548-4079)
Planning Department Case Manager:
RYAN RAMSEY (804-768-7592)
APPLICANT’S REQUEST
Conditional use to permit a communications tower.
A 154-foot communications tower and associated improvements are planned.
(NOTES: A. Conditions may be imposed or the property owner may proffer conditions.
B. Under the Federal Telecommunications Act, localities cannot regulate cell towers on the basis of
possible health or environmental effectsof radio frequency emissions.
C. Proffered conditions are located in Attachment 1.)
RECOMMENDATION
PLANNING RECOMMEND APPROVAL
COMMISSION
(1/20/15)
RECOMMEND APPROVAL
Tower location and design complies with Comprehensive Plan
STAFF
Proposal is consistent with Telecommunications Tower Siting
Policy criteria
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
SUMMARY OF IDENTIFIED ISSUES
DepartmentIssue
PLANNING-
FIRE-
CDOT-
VDOT-
UTILITIES-
ENVIRONMENTAL
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ENGINEERING
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Map 2: Comprehensive Plan
Classification: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL II
The designation suggests the property is appropriate for 2.0 to 4.0 dwellings per acre.
Map 3: Surrounding Land Uses & Development
Edgehill
Subdivision
Old Bon AirRd
Proposed Tower Location
Bon Air Juvenile
Correctional Facility
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PLANNING
Staff Contact: Ryan Ramsey (804-768-7592) ramseyrp@chesterfield.gov
ZONING HISTORY
Case NumberBOS Action Request
ApprovedConditional Use Planned Development to permit a 500’
84SN0151
(10/1984) communications tower
Accepted CPC Substantial Accord to permit 413’ communications tower
99PD0212Determination to replace the previously approved 500’ communications
(01/1999)tower (84SN0151)
Conditional Useto permit 413’ communications tower to
Approved
99SN0187 replace the previously approved 500’ communications
(02/1999)
tower (84SN0151)
PROPOSAL
A 154-foot communications tower is proposed within the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Facility.
PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN
The Public Facilities Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, encourages:
co-location on existing telecommunications towers, or
architectural incorporation into existing building features
Where co-location or architectural incorporation is not feasible, in areas designated for
residential development, the Plan suggests that towers should be located and designed to
conceal these facilities to the greatest degree feasible and minimize their visual impact.
TOWER SITING POLICY
The Policy establishes guidelines for design, setbacksand security. Elements of the Policy are as
follows:
•Discourages sectored arrays in residential areas
•Limits size of satellite and microwave dish antennas
•Requires certification of structural integrity
•Requires setbacks from existing off-site dwellings, and public rights-of-way (not
withstanding Ordinance setback requirements)
•Prohibits signs, except as required by state or federal guidelines
•Requires security fence to preclude trespassing
•Provides for screening of tower base and ground mounted equipment
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The following provides an overview of conditions offered by the applicant to mitigate the impact
of the toweron area properties:
GeneralOverview
Requirements Details
Tower location and access depicted on Attachment 2.
Toweris located internal to site, removed from adjacent
Location
rights-of-way and developed residential areas.
Planand Policy
Requires the tower to be:
A neutral color that is approved by the
Planning Department;
Not be lighted;
Tower Design
Designed as a monopole structure, and;
Any satellite/microwave dish antennas used
shall not exceed six (6) feet in diameter.
Proffered Condition 3
Planand Policy
No signage permitted.
Signage
Proffered Condition 1
Policy
Requires security fence to preclude trespassing.
Proffered Condition 2
Policy
Fencing and Screening of Tower
Meet screening requirements of tower base and
Base
ground mounted equipmentfor development in O, C
or I Districts.
Proffered Condition 4
Policy
Requires the submittal of a report, verified by a registered
professional engineer, to ensure the structural integrity of the
Structural Integrity
tower.
Proffered Condition 5
Policy
Not to exceed 154feet.
Tower Height
Proffered Condition 6
Requires removal of tower and equipmentif use ceases
for more than twelve (12) months.
Cessation of Use
Proffered Condition 7
Policy
As proffered, the proposed communications tower complies with the Comprehensive Planand is
consistent with Telecommunications Tower Siting Policycriteria.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES
FIRE SERVICE
Staff Contact: Greg Smith (804-706-2012)smithgd@chesterfield.gov
Nearby Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS)Facilities
Fire Station The Buford Fire Station, Company Number 9
EMS Facility The Forest View Volunteer Rescue Squad
When the property is developed, the number of hydrants, quantity of water needed for fire
protection, and access requirements will be evaluated during the plans review process.
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Jim Banks (804-748-1037)banksj@chesterfield.gov
The Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Thoroughfare Plan, identifiescounty-wide
transportation needs that are expected to mitigate traffic impacts of future growth. The
anticipated traffic impact of the proposal has been evaluated and it is anticipated to be
minimal.
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Staff Contact: Brian Lokker (804-674-2384) brian.lokker@vdot.virginia.gov
VDOT Land Use Regulations
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Traffic Impact Analysis (24VAC30-155)
-
Access Management (24VAC30-73)
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Subdivision Street Acceptance (24VAC30-91/92)
-
Land Use Permit (24VAC30-151)
VDOT has no comment on the case.
Access to the tower site will be via an
existing commercial entrance serving the
Summary
correctional facility. No additional access
is proposed.
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COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
Staff Contact: Robert Vest (804-717-6950) vestr@chesterfield.gov
The Zoning Ordinance requires that any structure over eighty (80) feet in height be reviewed by
the County’s Public Safety Review Team for potential detrimental impacts regarding
interference to Chesterfield County Radio and Microwave Systems. This determination must be
made prior to construction of the communications tower.
COUNTY AIRPORT
Staff Contact: Jeremy Wilkinson (804-768-7700) wilkinsonj@chesterfield.gov
This request will have no impact on the County Airport. The County Airport recommends the
submittal of a 7460 form to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the applicant at time
of site plan submittal. This form will provide notification to the FAA of the tower installation.
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
Staff Contact: Jamie Bland (804-751-4439) blandj@chesterfield.gov
The proposal’s impacts on the County’s utility system are detailed in the chart below:
Water and Wastewater Systems
Currently Sizeof Existing LineConnection Required by County Code?
Serviced?
WaterYes 30”Yes
WastewaterYes 8” & 18”Yes
Additional Information:
There is a thirty (30) inch public water line, within an easement,crossing the property to the south.
There is an eighteen (18) inchand eight (8) inch wastewater lines, within easements,crossing the
property to the south and north. The proposed communication tower must be located so as to
not impact the operation and maintenance of water line.
The proposed request will not impact the public water and wastewater systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage, Erosion and Water Quality
Staff Contact: Doug Pritchard (804-748-1028)pritchardd@chesterfield.gov
Environmental Engineeringhas no comment on this request.
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CASE HISTORY
Applicant Submittals
11/10/14Application submitted
11/10/14Proffers were submitted
Planning Commission
1/20/15 Citizen Comments
No citizens spoke to this case.
Commission Discussion
The Commission noted their support for this case:
A balloon test was performed by the applicant where adjacent
landowners were invited to attend and ask questions about the request
No opposition to request
Recommendation – APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROFFERED CONDITIONS IN ATTACHMENT 1
Motion: Waller; Seconded: Brown
AYES:Gulley, Waller, Brown, Patton and Wallin
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will
consider this request.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PROFFERED CONDITIONS
Note:
“STAFF/CPC” – Recommended by both staff and Planning Commission
The applicant in this rezoning case, as permitted under Section 15.2-2298 of the Code of
Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for itself and its
successors or assigns, proffer that the property under consideration (the “Property”) will be
developed according to the following proffers if, and only if, the rezoning request submitted
herewith is granted with only those conditions agreed to by the applicant. In the event this
request is denied or approved with conditions not agreed to by the applicant, the proffer shall
immediately be null and void and of no further force or effect.
(STAFF/CPC) 1. There shall be no signs permitted to identify this use.(P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2. The base of the tower shall be enclosed by a minimum six (6) foot high
fence designed to preclude trespassing. The fence shall be placed so as to
provide sufficient room between the fence and the property line to
accommodate evergreen plantings having an initial height and spacing to
provide screening of the base of the tower and accessory ground-
mounted equipment or structures from adjacent properties. A detailed
plan depicting this requirement shall be submitted to the Planning
Department for approval in conjunction with final site plan review. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 3. The color, design and lighting system for the tower shall be as follows:
a.The tower shall be gray or another neutral color, acceptable to the
Planning Department.
b. The tower shall not be lighted.
c.The tower shall be a monopole structure.
d.Any satellite dish and microwave dish antennas attached to the
telecommunications tower shall not exceed six (6) feet in
diameter and shall be of a neutral color with no logos. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 4. Any building or mechanical equipment shall comply with the Zoning
Ordinance relative to architectural treatment of building exteriors and
screening of mechanical equipment in O, C and I Districts. (P)
(STAFF NOTE: The Zoning Ordinance requires the screening of mechanical
equipment located on the building or ground from adjacent properties
and public rights of way. Screening would not be required for the tower.)
(STAFF/CPC) 5. Prior to use of this telecommunications tower, the owner of the tower
shall obtain approval of the structural integrity by a registered
professional engineer licensed in Virginia and a copy of the report filed
with the Planning Department.(P)
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(STAFF/CPC) 6. The tower shall not exceed a height of 154 feet. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 7. At such time that the tower ceases to be used for communications
purposes for a period exceeding twelve (12) consecutive months, the
owner/developer shall dismantle and remove the tower and all
associated equipment from the property. (P)
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ATTACHMENT 2
SITE LAYOUT
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ATTACHMENT 3
TOWER ELEVATION
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