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July 23, 1986 BS
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
86S087
MCI Telecommunications
Dale and Bermuda Magisterial Districts
North line of Old Lane
REQUEST:
A Conditional Use to permit the construction of an above ground
utility structure in an Agricultural (A) District. A fibre optics
repeater station is planned.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposed land use is compatible with the adjacent railroad use.
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Through the Conditional Use process, the Commission and Board may
impose conditions which minimize the visual impact of the facility
from Old Lane.
(NOTE: THE CONDITIONS NOTED WITH "STAFF/CPC" WERE AGREED UPON BY BOTH STAFF
AND THE COMMISSION. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "STAFF" ARE RECOMMENDED SOLELY BY
STAFF. CONDITIONS WITH ONLY A "CPC" ARE ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS RECOMMENDED BY
THE PLANNING COMMISSION.)
CONDITIONS
(STAFF/CPC) 1.
The following condition notwithstanding, the plan prepared
by Baker and Associates, dated February 19, 1986, shall be
considered the plan of development. (P)
(STAFF/CPC) 2.
Evergreen shrubs, having a sufficient density and height
to minimize the view of the use from Old Lane, shall be
installed along the southern perimeter of the facility.
In conjunction with the submission of final site plans, a
detailed landscaping plan depicting this requirement shall
be submitted for approval. (P)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
North line of Old Lane, approximately 800
feet west of Chester Road. Tax Map 97-2
(1) Seaboard Railroad Right of Way (Sheet
32).
Existin~ Zoning:
Size:
A
O. 3 acres
Existin~ Land Use:
Adjacent Zonin~ & Land Use:
Railroad
North - A; Vacant or railroad
South - B-2; Vacant
East - A and B-2; Vacant or railroad
West - A; Single family residential
or vacant
Utilities:
Environmental Engineering:
Fire Service:
Water and sewer are not required for pro-
posed use.
Property drains under Old Lane to Great
Branch. While existing site is sparsely
covered with vegetation, there are no
erosion problems.
Chester Fire Station, Company #1. At
present, fire service capability is
adequate.
General Plan
(Central Planning Area
Land Use and Transpor-
tation Plan - Proposed):
Transportation:
Light commercial/agricultural
The proposed use will have a minimal impact
on area traffic patterns.
DISCUSSION
A Conditional Use is requested to allow the construction of an above
ground utility structure. Specifically, fibre optic repeater station for
a telecommunications system is proposed. The facility will consist of
two (2) above ground structures; a generator shelter (8'xlO'), and an
equipment shelter (ll'xla'). In addition, underground fuel storage will
be located on site to serve the generator. The equipment area will be
enclosed by an eight (8) foot high security chain link fence.
The request parcel is owned by the Seaboard Systems Railroad and is
located immediately adjacent to the existing rail line. The area is
characterized by scattered single family residential development with a
predominance of unimproved or vacant agricultural land.
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The Central Plannin~ Area Land Use and Transportation Plan, as recom-
mended by the Planning Commission, proposes light commercial uses to the
east and medium density residential development to the west. The pro-
posed use will have a minimal impact on the immediate area and is compat-
ible with existing and anticipated future area development. Staff has
recommended that shrubs be planted along the southern perimeter of the
use to minimize the view of the facility from Old Lane. (Condition 2)
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (6/17/86):
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Rowe, the Commission recommended
approval of this request subject to the conditions on page 1.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 23, 1986, beginning at 2:00 p.m.,
will take under consideration this request.
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