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Home My WebLink About2019-03-25 PACKET 06.1.STAFF REPORT CASE: CUP2019-012 ITEM: 6.1 PUBLIC MEETING DATE: 3/25/19 TENTATIVE COUNCIL REVIEW DATE: 4/17/19 APPLICATION APPLICANT: Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, dba Verizon Wireless REQUEST: A conditional use permit to allow installation of wireless telecommunica- tions equipment on/at the West Draw Water Tower. The proposal includes a temporary pole/antenna support structure and a permanent installation on the water tower. SITE DATA LOCATION: ZONING: GUIDED LAND USE: 6950 Meadow Grass Avenue South Planned Unit Development Parks and Private Open Space LAND USE OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES: CURRENT GUIDED NORTH: Park & Open Space Park & Open Space EAST: Residential Med. Density Res. SOUTH: Park & Open Space Park & Open Space WEST: Residential Low Density Res. SIZE: N/A DENSITY: N/A RECOMMENDATION Approval, subject to the conditions stipulated in this staff report. Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE PLANNING DIVISION � here Pride and Prosperity Meet Planning Staff Contact: Emily Schmitz, Senior Planner; 651-458-2874; esc h m itz(o-)_cottageg rove m n. gov Application Accepted:. 2/27/2019 60 -Day Review Deadline: 4/26/2019 City of Cottage Grove Planning Division • 12800 Ravine Parkway South • Cottage Grove, MN 55016 Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Conditional Use Permit Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 25, 2019 Proposal Verizon Wireless, LLC has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to install six antennas on top of the City's Meadow Grass water reservoir structure located at 6950 Meadow Grass Avenue South. The proposal is a result of the City's request to terminate the applicant's existing lease allowing for the antennas and equipment to be located on the communications tower at the former Cottage Grove City Hall location. A new agreement with the City permitting Verizon to lease space on the Meadow Grass water reservoir will also require City Council approval in addition to the 2019 CUP. Installation of the proposed antennas would allow for continued coverage of Verizon Wireless service within the Cottage Grove area. Verizon plans for installation of the permanent communi- cations equipment at the site prior to August 15, 2019, although, if additional time is needed to meet all regulatory standards, a temporary communications site may be installed. The location map is shown below: i ,!•` � T4, ._ OA, • v 44 a Review Process r� f 6950 Meadow Grass Avg 5 74th Street S Location Map Application Received: February 27, 2019 Acceptance of Completed Application: February 27, 2019 Tentative City Council Date: April 17, 2019 60 -Day Review Deadline: April 26, 2019 Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 2 of 7 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. When reviewing conditional use permits, the Planning Commission looks to City Code Title 11-2- 9F; Criteria for Issuance of Conditional Use Permits, as the guiding doctrine for review. This section states that in granting a CUP, the City Council shall find that: 1. The use will be in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and with the purpose, intent and applicable standards of this Title. 2. The use shall be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible with the existing or intended character of that zoning district in which it is located. 3. The use shall not depreciate values of surrounding property. 4. The use shall not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potential surrounding land uses due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, vibration, general unsightliness or other nuisances. 5. The use shall generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets as defined by the transpor- tation element of the Comprehensive Plan. The use shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will cause inconveniences to the adjoining properties. 6. The use shall be served adequately by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection and utilities. 7. The use shall not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and shall not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the City. 8. The use shall preserve and incorporate the site's important natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use shall cause minimal adverse environmental effects. 10. The use shall not adversely affect the potential development of adjacent vacant land. The City's Technical Review Committee reviewed this application under those criteria. The Com- mittee found that the CUP criteria could be met, and the conditional use permit for Verizon Wireless, LLC could be approved subject to conditions. Verizon's application complies with City ordinance regulations. Installing six additional antennas to the mounting platform on top of the water reservoir structure will not significantly change the appearance of the reservoir's top. Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 3 of 7 Equipment Storage and Antennas The communications tower at the former City Hall location (7516 80th Street South) was con- structed in 1998. Verizon Wireless has had a lease with the City for their antennas at this location since approximately 2014. The City has requested early termination of the lease for the antennas, which requires decommissioning and relocating the Verizon equipment. The former City Hall is planned for redevelopment and demolition of the building would take place during the summer of 2019. The six antennas would be located on the guardrail of the approximate 150 -foot water reservoir. The antenna equipment would be installed on galvanized steel pipes and would extend approxi- mately eight feet above the guardrail. The antenna size would be similar in size to the existing antennas currently located on the guardrail. Wireless communications equipment from other com- panies currently exists on the reservoir. Additional equipment storage cabinets would be installed and located at grade level within the water reservoir and would not be visible. An illustration is shown below of Verizon's antenna array mounted on the platform on top of the ground water reservoir: Water Tower Elevation Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 4 of 7 LOS= EOiUIP604r SPACE PSL' _Wr� EQUIPMENT CABSE S PLACED AT GRADE LEA1 STAIR EXIUflK ELECTL EQUIPMENT— MOUNTED ON ETn4nNC rELO BOARD DOPER TO BELOYI—\ rN ROOF IFLOOR PLA SC,SA_E: 3732" - 1- 6 s -.• �' -----"1 1 IXISTING EQUIPMEW � SHELTELTER. i (EY OTHERS) I � I I I I " EDMWG EOUIPMEW SHELTER [6Y OTHERS} { I 1 L ----------.--J Antenna Array I—MbPOM AMR[Rd1N6 FONFR FROM TO PROPOSED d' •rf PW= DETER SOC10 woum O EH EOMMG FF/FRAU f r r r —s�--PRDP'OSEV FM FROM !• HAN AaE PULL KK AT TLO.YI TO PROPOSED EQUIPIGNT CAEINETS. G.C. TO VIfM E LONG UNUSED CWDWT TO ENTER TONFR PROPOSEDPOWER FRAM ----PROPOSED ANTEiBi+<S AND E3UlPNW YNKM ON VETiliCil GkLY. SID. PIPE TO E`er GLUJU Ri! SYSMA EXISTING ANTENNAS AIC EOUIP6E I WUNTED ON EXISnK GUARDRNL SYSTEM F.O. BOX D E711C TOWER EASE W/ FLUTES NORTH The applicant has indicated installation of temporary equipment may be necessary at the Meadow Grass site. Depending on the timing of State and Federal regulatory considerations, permitting processes, contractor and construction schedules, and weather, Verizon may be required to install a temporary site near the southwest corner of the property until installation of the permanent equipment has been completed. The area would be approximately 440 square feet and would be contained by a chain-link fence. Equipment within this area include exterior cabinets and an ap- proximate 102 -foot monopole tower to support the temporary antennas. The applicant's goal is to have the permanent equipment operating at the Meadow Grass location prior to decommissioning the equipment at the old City Hall site, although the temporary site may be in place for up to 24 months. Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 5 of 7 z } �urem uva o/ swrsxnc nsmc NORTH ENLARGED SITE PLAN BC:ALE: Altfi' _ �'-a' iar.c .�a in i aid a R xv�onuis 4&7 I0. miwrx nnm�n qr Proposed Temporary Equipment Aerial photos of the site are shown below: 0.V IG< 3N d View from North r I ! I I } M % I I I I I ' PADP — I I I NORTH ENLARGED SITE PLAN BC:ALE: Altfi' _ �'-a' iar.c .�a in i aid a R xv�onuis 4&7 I0. miwrx nnm�n qr Proposed Temporary Equipment Aerial photos of the site are shown below: 0.V IG< 3N d View from North Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 6 of 7 W View from South K �K Potential temporary communications site � Utilities Private and public utility services are available in this area, but no changes are necessary for the installation of the new antennas or equipment building. Public Hearing Notices The public hearing notice was mailed to 160 property owners who are within 500 feet of the site on March 13, 2019 and published in the South Washington County Bulletin on March 13, 2019. Recommendation That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of Verizon Wireless, LLC's request to install four antennas on top of the City's Meadow Grass water reservoir as shown on Verizon's site plan prepared by Design 1 dated December 13, 2018 and subject to the following conditions: 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. 2. Applicant must submit as -built drawings to the City upon completion of the installation. 3. The applicant continues to work with the Public Works Department in finalizing the lease area. Planning Staff Report Verizon Wireless, LLC — Planning Case No. CUP2019-012 March 21, 2019 Page 7 of 7 4. Applicant must comply with the terms and conditions of the Lease. 5. The applicant must schedule a pre -construction meeting with the Public Works Director and City Engineer before work can begin. 6. Advertising on the antennas or equipment building is prohibited. 7. Outdoor storage is prohibited. 8. Color and sample materials for all cables, antennas, mounting brackets/braces, and equip- ment must be submitted to the Public Works Director for final approval prior to issuance of the building permit. City -specified manufactured colored coaxial cable will be required (painted coaxial cable will not be accepted). 9. No significant change in the use or design of the antennas may be made without consent of the Public Works Director. 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. 10. Utilities must be installed underground as approved by the Public Works Director. 11. The applicant must restore turf areas damaged by construction of the temporary communi- cations site by providing a minimum of four inches of topsoil and seeding and watering of all disturbed areas. Seed mix shall be approved by the Public Works Director. Prepared by: Emily Schmitz Senior Planner Attachments: — Permanent Communications Site Sketch — Temporary Communications Site Sketch VERIZON WIRELESS "MIN COTTAGE HILLSIDE" PERMANENT COMMUNICATIONS SITE SITE SKETCH RECEIVED FEB 278 2019 CITY OF COTTAC;E GROVE EXISTING BITUMINOUS DRIVE EXISTING TREE EDGE I EXISTING LINE OF CUT GRASSY I PROPOSED 20'-0' (WIDE) ACCESS/UTILITY RIGHT OF WAY EXISTING WATER TOWER - m m m mm m I I� mmmm I I I I m m m m \ mmmm i m m m EXISTING CUT LAWN m m m m mlmm PROPOSED EQUIPMENT SPACE INSIDE TOWER 1 (9'-0'+/- X 10-6' +/-) \ EXISTING TREE (TYPICAL) I mmmm EXISTING LINE OF CUT GRASS mmmm EXISTING NATIVE GRASS EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES I '+ PROPERTY LINE (APPROXIMATE) mmmm cT 9 7<!f • �Ytb; EXISTING CONDITION 2 (BIRDSEYE VIEW) ol LESSEE 5'-0' (WIDE) UTILITY EASEMENT (UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL) LESSEE 10'-0' (NIDE) UTILITY EASEMENT (UNDERGROUND FIBER) (FINAL ROUTE T.B.D.) F) CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE )III mmmm J 70TH STREET SOUTH mmmm NORTH SITE PLAN GRAPW SW SCALE: 1" = 140'-0" g 0 ; PROJECT: 20181872091 cn rtI z MIN VERIZON DESIGN L COTTAGE HILLSIDE WIRELM'RECEIV MEADOW GRASS AVE S 10001 BUSH LAKE ROAD 7J VALLEVV EY RDAD EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 65541 m' k� w COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (612)720-0052 _� (952) Wa-91M WIAMMIONI ERC011 LI CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE PROPOSED EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CABINETS PLACED AT GRADE LEVEL EXISTING STAIR EXISTING ELECT'L EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON EXISTING TELO BOARD u UP II IIIIIIII — !d-i=I-4 PROPOSED UNDERGROUND POWER FROM _ EXISTING TRMSIFOPoAER TO PROPOSED METER SOCKET 0 INS 1 I 1 / I EXISTING EQUIPMENT SHELTER �I I�P (BY OTHERS) I I � II b I OPEN TO BELOW --\ II 2 II I � I I I EXISTING EQUIPMENT SHELTER I (BY OTHERS) I L— — — — — — — — — — — J ROOF/ FLOOR PLAN mme w \ SCALE: 3132" = 1-0" 5'-4• i i � \ ` ; i �� PROPOSED PETER SOCKET MOUNTED ON EXISTING H -FRAME PROPOSED FIBER FROM HAND/HOLE PULL BOX AT R.O.W TO PROPOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS. G.C. TO UTILRE EXISTING UNUSED CONDUIT TO ENTER TOWER PROPOSED POWER FROM METER SOCKET TO PROPOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS G.C. TO UTILIZE EXISTING UNUSED CONDUIT TO ENTER TOWER PROPOSED ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON VERTICAL GALV. STEEL PIPE TO EXISTING GUARDRAIL SYSTEM EXISTING ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON EXISTING GUARDRAIL SYSTEM /-- F.O. BOWL .0. EXISTING TOWER BASE W/ FLUTES NORTH Fri w 10 rn �cl)Lo N J LL.I Z =Q ui G7 °D w o (n�� N QLUv UX00 Lu3z U2° SS -2 EXISTING OBSTRUCTION LIGHT TO BE RAISED ANTENNA f- 64. AGL6ft 10 PROPOSED ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT�� CENTERS 160.0NF� G h MOUNTED ON VERTICAL STEEL PIPE EXISTING ANTENNA (BY OTHERS) EXISTING WATER TOWER EXISTING VERTICAL LADDER EXISTING ACCESS TUBE EXISTING PAINTERS RING r --------J; i PROPOSED HYBRID CABLE y (INSIDE TOWER) EXISTING STEEL STIFFENERS r; I c rA Nc , F1 EXISTING VERTICAL LADDER I C� I EXISTING CONDENSATION TARP I EXISTING EQUIPMENT SHELTERS ------------------"- (BY OTHERS) I I I I I I I I I I I I EXISTING MEZZANINE Ii t -------------—-- — EXISTING STAIR—==1=------------------- --------------J I EXISTING O.H. DOOR , PROPOSED EQUIPMENT CABINETS 7 / RECEIVED IXI1X IX / EXISTING ACCESS DOOR FEB 212019 r7-\_ ELEVATION SCALE SCALE: 1" = 20'-0° , = I ,Jr: COTTAGE GRO 0 0 < f PROJECT: 20181872091 �Z m * MIN VERIZON DESIGN �' j COTTAGE HILLSIDE WIRELESS W MEADOW GRASS AVE S 10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD EN PRAE,AN 9973 VALLEY VIEW 5OAD 55341 DIRI m COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438 (5121720-0052 (952)903.9m vAw.oesroNiEp.con, VERIZON WIRELESS "MIN COTTAGE HILLSIDE" TEMPORARY COMMUNICATIONS SITE SITE SKETCH RECEIVED FEB 112019 CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE EXISTING BITUMINOUS DRIVE I I I - - EXISTING TRANSFORMER PROPOSED CONDUIT W/ POWER FROM TRANSFORMER \ TO PROPOSED METER SOCKET MOUNTED / ON E>MNG H -FRAME EXISTING H -FRAME PROPOSED METER SOCKET MOUNTED ON E%IS TING H -FRAME EXISTING i \\ EASEMENT 1 ( I I PROPOSED EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CABINETS------VJ4----r45 1 I I I PROPOSED 21'-0" X 21'–T PRECAST EDUNDATION SYSTEM 1 1 PROPOSED 100'-0- (HIGH) STEEL TOWER W/ ANTENNAS 1 1 1 PROPOSED UNDERGROUND FIBER FROM 11 —EXISTING CUT LAWN --\, R.O.W T EQUIPMENT COMPOUND ROUIE TO BE 1 EXISTING EDGE OF CUT ( ) / I I GRASS _ SITE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 1 SCALE: 1" = 20'-0" o 1 10• 20' I lw_ NORTH UI III U) o rn U)U-) N - � W Z I- =Q� Wcco> o 0 Qqa N 0 ~OLLI 0 LLJ F- 0z0Wo aU�U SS -2 WATER%// TOWER \\ EXISTING ANTENNAS AND EQUIPMENT MOUNTED TO GUARDRAIL (BY OTHERS) 11 I I I OQ 10'-0" DRIP EDGE l II F.O. EXISTING TOWER ` / I EXISTING TOWER BASE I / / ��-PROPOSED TEMP CONDUIT W/ / POWER FROM METER SOCKET \ i I MOUNTED ON EMM+ H -FRAME TO PROPOSED LLC. - - 41'-0' / AT TEMP. PMENT COMPOUND -LESSEE 20'-0' WIDE ACCESS/UTILBY EASEMENT 1 ( I I PROPOSED EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT CABINETS------VJ4----r45 1 I I I PROPOSED 21'-0" X 21'–T PRECAST EDUNDATION SYSTEM 1 1 PROPOSED 100'-0- (HIGH) STEEL TOWER W/ ANTENNAS 1 1 1 PROPOSED UNDERGROUND FIBER FROM 11 —EXISTING CUT LAWN --\, R.O.W T EQUIPMENT COMPOUND ROUIE TO BE 1 EXISTING EDGE OF CUT ( ) / I I GRASS _ SITE PLAN GRAPHIC SCALE 1 SCALE: 1" = 20'-0" o 1 10• 20' I lw_ NORTH UI III U) o rn U)U-) N - � W Z I- =Q� Wcco> o 0 Qqa N 0 ~OLLI 0 LLJ F- 0z0Wo aU�U SS -2 i / � 10'-0" DRIP EDGE PROPOSED TEMP. UTILITY LINE II I PROPOSED LESSEE PREMISES I EXTENT OF CLEAN ROCK 0/ GEOIEXNLE FABRIC I --r% —% —X —i —i —% --% % I r-- - - --- --- - --, I i 1 I i I i I I EQUIP. till I � PROPOSED TEMPOm_"/ I PRECAST FOUNDATION X- X- i� Y ENLARGED SITE PLAN SCALE: 3/16"= 1'-0" PROPOSED (LLC.) MOUNTED TO H -FRAME —PROPOSED CHAIN-LINK FENCE —PROPOSED ICE SHIELD BaOS CABINETS —PROPOSED TOWER —PROPOSED DIST. BOXES AND RRU'S AND SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON CALK STEEL H -FRAME y� e NORTH GRAPIC SME o z' -e• a' a• LIGHTNING ROD T.O. LIGHTNING ROD 107.0' AGL T.O. MONOPOLE 7n 1AGI. ANTE CENTERLINE OF ANTENNAS 98.0' AGL PLATFORM KIT PROPOSED ANTENNA 100'-0• (HIGH) GALV. STEEL.. MONOPOLE TOWER --INTERIOR CABLE ROUTING CABLE PORT EXTERIOR CABINETS PRECAST FOUNDATION SYSTEM FENCE Ir/ T.O. FOUNDATION � 20 AGL . 0.0' AGL `- ELEVATION GRAPHIC SC&E 2 SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0" a ie• e OW.0Z ZN Y 2 o Zo Y, 2 -nN W L mR -8 p�/+Y 0 m Ill rl �� O 0)JU)10 CD JW N =Q� 00 aoo rwn > N ~~o(D 0 0It Wo CL U2c) m DATE: 12.11. 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