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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1736-P 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.