06SN0142-Jan25.pdf
December 15,2005 CPC
January 25, 2006 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANALYSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
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CNS Microwave, Inc.
Dale Magisterial District
2939 Space Road
REQUEST: Conditional Use Planned Development to permit a communications tower and
exceptions to Ordinance requirements in a General Industrial (1-2) District.
PROPOSED LAND USE:
A 195-foot communications tower with accessory equipment is planned. Setback
exceptions are requested to accommodate the tower. Specifically, the proposed
tower is intended to replace an existing 195 foot tower that had been approved for
use by Columbia Gas.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON PAGE 2.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval for the following reason:
The proposal conforms to the Central Area Plan, the Tower Siting Policy and the Public
Facilities Plan.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MAYBE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER(S) 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.)
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CONDITIONS
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Location:
1.
The color 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. If lighted, lighting during daylight hours shall be limited to
medium intensity strobe lights with upward reflection and
lighting during night time hours shall be limited to soft
blinking lights. (P)
2.
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)
3.
With approval of this request, an eighty-two (82) foot exception
and a seventy-six (76) foot exception to the 170 foot setback
requirements from the northern and western property lines
respectively shall be granted (P).
4.
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)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Southwest terminus of Space and Cardwell Roads and better known as 2939 Space Road.
Tax ID 785-691-Part of8072 (Sheet 12).
Existing Zoning:
1-2
Size:
0.3 acre
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Existing Land Use:
Industrial
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use:
North
South
East
West
- I; Industrial
- 1-2; Industrial
- 1-1 and 1-3; Industrial or vacant
- 1-2; Industrial
UTILITIES
The proposed use will not necessitate a manned facility; therefore, the use of the public water
and wastewater system is not required.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Drainage and Erosion:
If the construction of the tower disturbs more than 2,500 square feet, then a land disturbance
permit must be obtained from the Department of Environmental Engineering.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
Fire Service:
The Bensley Fire Station, Company Number 3, currently provides fire protection and
Bensley-Bermuda Volunteer Rescue Squad provides emergency medical service. This
request will have a minimal impact on fire and EMS.
Transportation:
This request 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. The Ordinance addresses measures for correction if
interference occurs.
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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:
Lies within the boundaries of the Central Area Plan which suggests the property is
appropriate for general industrial use.
Area Development Trends:
The area is characterized by industrial zoning and land uses. This development pattern is
expected to continue.
Development Standards:
The request property lies within a Post Development Area. The development standards in
such areas are intended to promote renovation and improvement of areas which have
already experienced development.
CONCLUSION
The proposal conforms to the Central Area Plan which suggests the property is appropriate for
general industrial use. In addition, the proposal conforms to the Tower Siting Policy which
suggests towers should be located in areas designated on the Plan for general industrial use, and
to the Public Facilities Plan which suggests that communications tower locations should
generally be located to minimize the impact on existing or future areas of development.
Given these considerations, approval of this request is recommended.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/15/05):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Litton, seconded by Mr. Wilson, the Commission recommended
approval subject to the Conditions on page 2.
AYES: Unanimous.
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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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