HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-09-22 PACKET 06.6.Planning Staff Report
T- Mobile Central, LLC — Conditional Use Permit
Planning Case No. CUP2O14 -033
September 22, 2014
Proposal
T- Mobile Central, LLC has applied for an amendment to Resolution No. 97 -40, which approved
the installation of nine antennas on top the City's water tower and the construction of a 16 -foot by
20 -foot equipment building, to mount three additional antennas on top of the existing water tower
for a total of twelve antennas. No change will be made to the existing 16 -foot by 20 -foot equipment
building.
The installation of these three additional antennas will not significantly expand the wireless com-
munication coverage area, but will improve communication capacity and data transmission speed
to current and future wireless communication systems. The location of this site improvement is at
6700 Inwood Avenue. A location map is shown below.
Location Map
Planning Considerations
Ordinance Criteria
The City's Electromagnetic Communication Facilities ordinance requires a conditional use permit
for antennas and related wireless transmission facilities. Approval is subject to the provisions of
the zoning ordinance and any conditions required by the City.
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T- Mobile Central, LLC's application complies with City ordinance regulations. Installing three ad-
ditional antennas to the mounting platform on top of the water tower will not significantly change
the appearance of antennas on the top of the water tower.
Site Characteristics
The existing water tower is approximately 102 feet in height and has a 97 -foot storage tank diam-
eter. The storage capacity is approximately 1.5 million gallons. The storage tank is supported by
twelve 36 -inch diameter columns. The site is approximately one acre in area.
Three equipment buildings exist along the north side of the property and water tower. T- Mobile
occupies the building closest to the northwest corner of the site. No changes are proposed to any
of the existing equipment buildings or access to the property.
An aerial photo with the site's boundary line in red is shown below.
2011 Aerial Photo
An illustration of T- Mobile's antenna array on the platform mounted on top of the water tower is
shown below. The proposed three new antennas and ancillary cabling and mounting brackets are
required to be painted to match the water tower.
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Antennas
The proposed three new panel designed antennas are approximately 96.4 inches tall and 7.1
inches wide. These antennas are similar to the size of the nine existing antennas on top of the
water tower. One new antenna will be mounted at each of the three sectors on the antenna mount-
ing platform. The total number of antennas by T- Mobile at this site will be twelve. An illustration of
the three new antennas is shown below.
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Coverage Area
The applicant explained that the installation of these three antennas will not significantly expand
their coverage area, but will improve data transfer speed and capacities.
Public Hearing Notices
Public hearing notices were mailed to 52 property owners who are within 500 feet of the site. on
September 10, 2014. In addition, the public hearing notice was published in the South Washington
Bulletin on September 10, 2014.
Recommendation
That the Planning Commission recommend approval of T- Mobile Central, LLC's conditional use
permit amendment to Resolution No. 97 -40, which approved the installation of nine antennas on
top the City's water tower and the construction of a 16 -foot by 20 -foot equipment building, to
mount three additional antennas on top of the existing water tower at 6700 Inwood Avenue. No
change will be made to the existing 16 -foot by 20 -foot equipment building. The approval of the
conditional use permit amendment is subject to the conditions listed below:
All applicable permits (i.e., building, electrical, mechanical) and a commercial plan review
packet must be completed, submitted, and approved by the Building Official, Fire Marshal,
and Public Works Director prior to the commencement of any construction activities.
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2. Applicant must submit as-built drawings to the city upon completion of the installation.
3. The applicant must schedule a pre-construction meeting with the Public Works Director
before work can begin.
4. No construction or installation of equipment on the subject sites may commence until the
applicant/permittee has entered into an amended lease agreement with the City for leasing
city-owned land or buildings, access, antenna installation on the water tower, and all other
details recommended by the City Attorney. Applicant must comply with the terms and
conditions of the Lease.
5. Advertising on the antennas is prohibited.
6. Outdoor storage is prohibited.
7. Color and sample materials for all cables, antennas, and mounting brackets/braces must be
submitted to the Public Works Director for final approval prior to issuance of the building per-
mit. City specified manufactured colored coaxial cable will be required (painted coaxial cable
will not be accepted).
8. No significant change in the use or design of the antennas may be made without the Public
Works Director’s consent. Minor modifications to service or use may be considered if such
changes will not cause the antennas to violate the performance standards set forth in the City
Codes or the conditions of this conditional use permit.
9. Utilities must be installed underground as approved by the Public Works Director.
10. The applicant must submit detailed construction plans and specifications of the proposed an-
tenna facilities and related equipment to the Department of Public Works for review. All pro-
posed plans and specifications including the location and attachment of the proposed antenna
equipment will require final approval from the Public Works Director prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
Prepared by:
John McCool, AICP
Senior Planner
Attachments:
Site Plan
Elevation Plan
Antenna Plan
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