06SN0139-Jan25.pdf
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Deeemèer 15,2005 CPC
January 25, 2006 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
06SN0139
Ornnipoint Communications
Midlothian Magisterial District
10525 West Huguenot Road
REQUEST: Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 99SN0191) relative to
communications antennae.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
Antennae for a communications tower are planned to be architecturally
incorporated into a church steeple at Huguenot Road Baptist Church. With the
approval of Case 99SNO 191, a communications antenna array was allowed in the
church steeple. The plans approved with the previous request depicted only one
(1) antenna array. The applicant is proposing an additional antenna array.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reasons:
A. The proposal conforms to the Public Facilities Plan and the Tower Siting Policy.
B. Incorporating the tower into the architecture of church buildings would create an
opportunity for additional antennas to be located at the church, thereby
eliminating the need for one (1) or more additional freestanding tower(s) in the
area.
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MA Y BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MAY
PROFFER CONDITIONS. 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.)
CONDITION
(STAFF/CPC)
The communications antennae shall be architecturally incorporated into
the steeple of the church building generally in accordance with the plan
entitled "Omnipoint Communications CAP Operations, LLC" and dated
11/16/05. Associated equipment shall also be enclosed within the existing
church building. (P)
(Notes:
a.
This condition would require that the
communications antennas be architecturally
incorporated into the design of a building for a
permitted use. In addition, this condition would
require that all equipment associated with the
communications antenna be housed within the
existing church building.
b. This condition supersedes Condition 1 of Case
99SNO 191. All other conditions of approval for
Case 99SNO 191 remain in effect.)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location:
Southwest quadrant of the intersection of Huguenot and Dillon Roads, and better known
as 10525 Huguenot Road. Tax ID 746-718-3583, 4367, 4486, 5470, 5588, 6571, 6590,
7591 and 7672 (Sheet 3).
Existing Zoning:
R-15 with Conditional Use Planned Development
Size:
3.7 acres
Existing Land Use:
Public/semi-public (church) and communications tower
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Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses:
North - Single family residential or vacant (City of Richmond)
South, East, and West - R-15; Single family residential and public/semi-public use
(church)
UTILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL; PUBLIC FACILITIES
The requested amendment will have no impact on these facilities.
COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
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 the structure could
have on the County's Radio Communications System microwave paths. This determination
must be made prior to construction of the communications tower.
A preliminary review of this proposal has indicated that the facility will not interfere with the
County's communications system. Once the tower is in operation, if interference occurs, the
owner/developer should be required to correct any problems.
COUNTY AIRPORT
A preliminary review of this proposal indicates that, given the approximate location and
elevation of the proposed installation, it appears there will be no adverse affect on the County
Airport.
LAND USE
Comprehensive Plan:
The request property lies within the boundaries of the Northern Area Land Use and
Transportation Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for residential use of 1.51
to 4.0 units per acre.
The Public Facilities Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan, suggests that energy
and communications uses should be located to minimize impacts on existing and future
areas of development.
Area Development Trends:
The request property has been developed as a church (Huguenot Road Baptist Church).
Properties along this portion of the Huguenot Road Corridor are zoned residentially and
developed for a mix of residential and public/semi-public (church) uses. These
development trends are expected to continue.
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Zoning History:
On February 24, 1999, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from
the Planning Commission, approved a Conditional Use Planned Development to allow
communications tower architecturally incorporated into the structure of a church (Case
99SNOI91). A plan as to the appearance of the antenna was approved with that case.
With the approval of Case 99SN0191, conditions were imposed which addressed
concerns relative to signage; FAA approval; and interference with County
Communications.
Site Design:
As noted herein, the request property is occupied by a church. The communications
tower, as proposed, would consist of antennae architecturally incorporated into the
steeple of the church. (Condition)
Architectural Treatment:
A condition should be imposed to ensure that the antennas, cabling and other associated
equipment to accommodate the tower use are architecturally incorporated into the
building, that mechanical equipment is screened from public view and that the views of
junction boxes are minimized. (Condition)
CONCLUSIONS
The Public Facilities Plan suggests that communications towers should generally be located to
minimize the visual impact on existing residential areas. Incorporating the tower into the
architectural treatment of church buildings would conform to the locational criteria of the Plan.
In addition, the request property is located along Huguenot Road which is a heavily traveled,
major arterial road. Incorporating the tower into the architecture of the church would also
conform to the Tower Siting Policy which suggests that communications towers in the vicinity of
major arterial roads be incorporated into the architectural treatment of buildings or possess
design features that mask the utilitarian nature of the tower.
Incorporating the tower into the architecture of church buildings would also create an
opportunity for additional antennas to be located at the church, thereby eliminating the need for
one (1) or more additional freestanding tower(s) in the area. Specifically, if properly designed,
modifications to the design of the existing church, to accommodate the applicant's antennas,
could also accommodate the antennas of other wireless communications service providers
thereby minimizing the need for other towers in the immediate area.
Given these considerations, approval of this request would only be appropriate.
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CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/15/05):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Gecker, seconded by Mr. Gulley, the Commission recommended
approval subject to the Condition on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
The Board of Supervisors, on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, beginning at 7:00 p.m., will take
under consideration this request.
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