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DATE: September 20,
2004
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a cellular
telephone transmission tower in a GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District.
FILE: 1736-P
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request.
Verizon Wireless is applying for a specific use permit to allow the
construction of a 180' cellular telephone transmission tower at #11
Bayoubrandt Drive. The subject property is part of an 11 lot
commercial subdivision being developed east of the Hobby Lobby
shopping center and the Post Office.
The facility will consist of the tower, an 8' x 20' equipment shelter
and an outdoor diesel generator. The compound will be screened
with a wooden fence. Landscaping will be planted along the east and
south sides of the property. The transmission tower will be equipped
to allow for co-location of additional wireless carriers.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Notices mailed to property owners 3 .
Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
ANALYSIS
CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT
(SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE)
Application
Application
is in is not in
Comments
Compliance
Compliance Attached
CONDITIONS:
1. That the specific use will be
compatible with and not injurious
to the use and enjoyment of other
property, nor significantly diminish
or impair property values within
the immediate vicinity; X
X
2. That the establishment of the
specific use will not impede the
normal and orderly development and
improvement of surrounding vacant
property; X
3. That adequate utilities, access
roads, drainage and other necessary
supporting facilities have been or
will be provided; X
4. The design, location and arrangement
of all driveways and parking spaces
provides for the safe and convenient
movement of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic without adversely affecting
the general public or adjacent
developments; X
5. That adequate nuisance prevention
measures have been or will be taken
to prevent or control offensive odor,
fumes, dust, noise and vibration; X
6. That directional lighting will be
provided so as not to disturb or
adversely affect neighboring properties; X
7. That there are sufficient landscaping
and screening to insure harmony and
compatibility with adjacent property; and X
8. That the proposed use is in accordance
with the Comprehensive Plan. X
ANALYSIS continued
This application is in conformance with all conditions necessary for
approval. Comments on Condition 1 follow:
1. The subject property is completely surrounded by
commercial uses, both existing and proposed. The proposed
use will not be detrimental to surrounding uses.
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Verizon Wireless
PROPERTY OWNER: Dowlen Investments Ltd.
LOCATION: #11 Bayoubrandt Drive
EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General
Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.113 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A A @ - Special flood hazard areas
inundated by 100-year flood
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family
Dwelling) District
EAST: Vacant GC-MD
SOUTH: Vacant GC-MD
WEST: Post office GC-MD
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Regional Center
OTHER PHYSICAL
FEATURES: None
STREETS: Bayoubrandt Drive - 36' wide
private drive
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 6" water line
GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer service
FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by
Station #8, 6297 Highway 105.
ADEQUACY
OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.