06SN0147-Jan25.pdf
De",e.mbel 15,2005 CPC
January 25, 2006 BS
STAFF'S
REQUEST ANAL YSIS
AND
RECOMMENDATION
06SN0147
Token Tower, L.L.C.
Bermuda Magisterial District
Off the eastern terminus of Station Road
RFQUFST: Amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 02SN0166) to
increase the permitted height of a communications tower from 400 feet to 630 feet.
PROPOSFD T ,AND TJSE:
A 630 foot communications tower communications tower is planned.
PT ,ANNTNG rOMMTSSTON RFrOMMFNDA TTON
RECOMMEND APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROFFERED CONDITION ON
PAGE 2.
ST A FF RFrOMMFNDA TTON
Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 02SN0166) was approved by the Board of
Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission, in 2002 to permit a
400 foot communications tower. After consideration of public input, should the Commission and
Board wish to approve this amendment to increase the height of the tower to 630 feet, acceptance of
the Proffered Condition would be appropriate.
(NOTE: CONDITIONS MA Y BE IMPOSED OR THE PROPERTY OWNER MA Y 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.)
Providing a FIRST CHOICE community through excellence in public service
PR OFFERED rONDTTTON
The property owner (the "Owner") in this zoning case, pursuant to Section 15.2-2298 of the Code
of Virginia (1950 as amended) and the Zoning Ordinance of Chesterfield County, for themselves
and their successors or assigns, proffer that the development of the Property known as
Chesterfield County Tax Identification Number 792-685-5662 (the "Property") under
consideration will be developed according to the following conditions if, and only if, the request
for CUPD amendment is granted. In the event the request is denied or approved with conditions
not agreed to by the Owner, the proffers and conditions shall immediately be null and void and
have no further force or effect.
(STAFF /CPC)
With the approval of this CUPD, one tower may be constructed on the
Property, which tower shall not exceed a height of 630 feet above ground
level. (P)
(Staff Note: This condition supersedes Condition 1 of Case 02SN0166.
All other conditions of Case 02SN0166 remain in effect.)
GENERAL TNFORMATTON
T ,oc::üi on:
Eastern terminus of Station Road. Tax ID 792-685-5662 (Sheet 12).
Existine Zonine:
Agricultural (A) with Conditional Use to permit non-metallic mineral and wood products
manufacturing; and with Conditional Use Planned Development, as amended, to permit a
400 foot telecommunications tower.
Size:
12.5 acres
Fxistine T ,Hnd T Tse:
Vacant (Closed construction/demolition/debris landfill)
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Adjacent Zonine Hnd T ,Hnd T Tse:
North
South
East
- 1-2; Industrial (Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility)
- A; Public/semi-public (Falling Creek Ironworks Park
- A with Conditional Use Planned Development and 1-2; A 540 foot
telecommunications tower and industrial (Falling Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant)
1-2; Industrial
West -
TTTTTJTTES; ENVIRONMENTAT,; PTJRTJr FArTTJTTES
This amendment will not have an impact on these facilities.
ronnty rommnnicHtions:
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 Zoning Ordinance also requires that once the
tower is in operation, if interference occurs, the owner/developer will be required to
correct any problems.
r01mty Airport:
A preliminary review of this tower proposal has indicated that, given the approximate
location and elevation of the proposed installation, it appears the tower will not adversely
affect the Chesterfield County Airport.
T,AND TTSE
romprehensive P1Hn:
Lies within the boundaries of the Tefferson DHvis Corridor PIHn, which designates the
property for general industrial use. The £Ian strongly encourages the revitalization of the
properties within the Corridor to include improving the physical appearance of the corridor.
The Elan also designates the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Chippenham
Parkway as a critical "Gateway" location. The "Gateway" plays an important role in
conveying first impressions to visitors from Chippenham Parkway and Interstate 95.
The Pnhlic Facilities PIHn, 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 minimize locations adjacent to planned or existing
residential development.
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AreH Development Trends:
The property to the north of the request property is zoned General Industrial and occupied
by a public wastewater treatment facility. Property to the east is zoned A with Conditional
Use Planned Development to permit a 540 foot telecommunications tower. Property to the
west is zoned 1-2 and is occupied by industrial uses and the CSX Railroad. Property to the
south is zoned A and is the site of the County's Falling Creek Ironworks Park developed
along the banks of Falling Creek. This portion of Falling Creek has historic significance.
Property to the southwest, along the south bank of Falling Creek, has historic landmark
designation. (Falling Creek Ironworks, Case 87HPOOl)
Zonine History:
Currently, a 400 foot communications tower is permitted on the request property. This
tower has not been constructed. Should this request be approved, the height of this
permitted tower could be increased to 630 feet. A 540 foot communications tower exists on
adjacent property to the east. Several zoning cases and amendments to these cases have
been approved on the request property relative to these towers.
On April 26, 1995, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approved a Conditional Use Planned Development (95SN0239) to
permit a 540 foot communications tower on a property which, at the time, included the
request site. This property was subsequently subdivided which excluded the request
property. Amendments to this Conditional Use Planned Development were approved by
the Board of Supervisors on March 27, 1996, relative to tower lighting and power line
easements (Case 96SNOI85). These amendments allowed higher intensity lighting rather
than that typically allowed on other tall structural in the County.
On July 24, 2002, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the
Planning Commission, approved a Conditional Use Planned Development (02SNOI66) to
permit a 400 foot communications tower on the request site. Conditions of approval
included a note indicating that the applicant intended to seek an amendment to Conditional
Use Planned Developments 95SN0239 and 96SN0185 to remove the right for a tower on
the adjacent property and to concurrently seek approval for a second tower on the subject
property.
On August 27,2003, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the
Planning Commission, approved an amendment to Conditional Use Planned Development
(Case 02SN0166) to permit a second tower on the property at a height of 540 feet (Case
03SN0283). With the approval, all other conditions of Case 02SN0166 remained in effect.
On May 26, 2004, the Board of Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation from the
Planning Commission, revoked Conditional Use Planned Development Case 03SN0283.
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Ü Irrent ProposH 1:
With the approval of this request, the height of the proposed communications tower would
be increased from 400 feet to 630 feet. (Proffered Condition)
Site Desien Hnd Development StHndHrds:
As previously noted, if this request is approved, a 630 foot communications tower would be
permitted on the property. The location of the tower would be subject to the conditions of
Case 02SN0166 which address: the tower's treatment, color and lighting system, permitted
minimum floor elevations for accessory buildings, signs, interference with County
communications systems, additional fill material, fencing, and removal of the tower should
it cease to be used for communication purposes.
rONrT.T TSTONS
Conditional Use Planned Development (Case 02SN0166) was approved by the Board of
Supervisors, upon a favorable recommendation by the Planning Commission, in 2002 to permit a
400 foot communications tower. After consideration of public input, should the Commission and
Board wish to approve this amendment to increase the height ofthe tower to 630 feet, acceptance of
the Proffered Condition would be appropriate.
CASE HISTORY
Planning Commission Meeting (12/15/05):
The applicant accepted the recommendation. There was no opposition present.
On motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Litton, the Commission recommended
approval and acceptance of the Proffered 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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