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Home My WebLink About1715-PDATE: May 17,2004 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager J 2 SUBJECT: Consider a request for a specific use permit to allow a cellular communications tower in an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 1715-P The Planning Manager recommends approval of this request subject to extending the 6' tall wood screening fence along the south property line to the west property line of the subject property and with a modification to the landscaping/screening requirements along the east and south sides of the property. Verizon Wireless is requesting a specific use permit to allow a cellular communications tower on a vacant lot at 2380 Briarcliff. The tower will be a 180' tall monopole and will be equipped to allow for the co -location of additional wireless carriers. The facility will consist of the tower and a 12' x 28' equipment shelter. The facility will be paved with crushed limestone. Access to the site will be off of Delaware via a 14'wide driveway. There is ail existing 6' tall wood screening fence along the east property line and the rear portion of the south property line. An 8'tall chain link fence with wood slats is proposed to encircle the 79' x 79' facility. Shrubs will be planted along the north and west sides of the fenced area to provide additional screening. Exhibits are attached. Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition -. LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 24 and 25, Block 7, BriarcliffAddition, City of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.34 acres, more or less. RECEIVED) CITY OF BEAUMONR PLANNING DIVISJQA Date: April 27, 2004 'APR 2 8 2004 To: Stephen C. Richardson, AICP 801 Main Street, Suite 205 PO Box 3827 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3827 RE: Verizon Wireless Proposed Structure In accordance with guidelines set forth by the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Texas, Verizon Wireless is requesting a Specific Use Permit to construct and maintain a Telecommunications Structure. The proposed location is on the South East comer of Briarcliff and Delaware. The proposed site lies in property zoned Neighborhood Commercial . It is the request of Verizon Wireless to construct a 180' monopole. This structure would be equipped to allow for co -location of additional wireless carriers. The proposed Telecommunications Structure will meet all requirements set forth by the City of Beaumont Planning and Building Codes. Verizon Wireless appreciates the opportunity to bring this project before and seek approval from the Planning Commission and City Council of Beaumont, Texas. Sincerely, lZa 'r'71'Hodges W epresentative for Verizon Wireless Section 30-26E Eight Conditions of Zoning Ordinance The Specific Use Permit will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity. Cellular structures do not have a history of diminishing property values. It is compatible to other utility service poles in the community. Location is Zoned Commercial Residential with shopping center located on Delaware street directly across from proposed location. 2. All property in surrounding area is utilized. No vacant properties exist within area in question. All parcels and lots have building and/or structures located on them. All utilities, access roads (with exception of curb cut permit), drainage and supporting facilities are in place at proposed location. 4. Access will be from Delaware Street avoiding any residential access area on, Briarcliff Dr. Structure will be odorless, free of dust and fumes with no noise or vibration. The only noise associated with compound in loss of electrical power, backup generator will atomically start. This is a safety and security measure as Emergency 911 GPS antennas located on structure must be operable at all times allowing cellular phones in area to remain operational. 6. Structure does not meet minimal requirements set forth by FAA and FCC to require lighting. 7. Visual impact will be minimized with fenced material of chain link with wood slats inserted into chain link. Landscape screening in the form of vegetation in order to camouflage compound will be utilized. 8. It is Verizon Wireless intent to construct a Cellular Tower location that minimizes impact to adjoining landowners. There is an increasing number of individuals and landowners who utilize and depend on there cellular phones for all calling needs including all medical and emergency calls. In order for Verizon Wireless to meet the demands of there customers and requirements of FCC Regulations, it is imperative that cellular coverage of sufficient quality be offered in residential areas. Verizon Wireless welcomes the opportunity to work within City guidelines and regulations in order to construct communication towers of minimal impact to the City and at the same time providing necessary coverage for cellular customers, e r • a 4 ro - FILE 171 -P: Request for a specific use permit to allow a cell tower in an NC NORTH (Neighborhood Commercial) District. Location: 2380 Briarcliff Applicants Verizon Wireless SCALE 1"=200' Joifa , D<LAWOft' !T Y �> A r� DEL -AWARE S*y .. l"ti �1 yr 7s. � JJ • � �ISO bra 4 31 ar k 4 M , _" - --- - � / as , •'WIN 15.1 OW 6 6s '•' a • /1 � q ! r „ r a- t+tr r IV -q, _ . • as J , . ' m J J !, Z // ro 90 AW d�ri } Ate y 1 AUS71 N AVE. 16 � —MAmARC Sr—______��_��__ BASE COMPACTED TO 95% STD. UESSEE'S O.H. POvkR SERIACE PROCTOR. MATCH Ek WADES FROM EXJSRN0 SOURCE (%CRIFY SOURCE LOCATIONS NTH LOCAL UESSWS DRIVE 1'"SnNG 0H CUT TO CIFY SPEC.S--\ T 7V LESSEE*S LOCAL UTILITY / DROP| �'~—^~' _ � 7 �/ 1 4 4 ` LESSEE S i |\—LESSE" WOW UTXJTY RACK ! ROAD 0/nCH CONDUITS S.S. TOWER l FENCED SITE LFSSWS EOLAPMENT SHELTER INSIDE 04ESEL GENERATOR a WITH CRUSHED LIMESTONE BASE CONIPACTED TO 95% SM. PROCTOR. EXTEND PAMNG TO EXISTING FENCES. 711 � ! w \ y - | / ' `--^°s*^Gu° m n SCALE:3/32' - /-0' ENLAMED SCIT PLAN LEGEND LICENSEE FENCE UCENSEE LEASE UNE 'pp","= sp'c ao�� c - `--NSIEE -----'T ---U.C. —--' ~, ucmsEEsLEVAnw - - u*ENSEcvcPOWER mCENSEsPAVING ---- uCENSEEmuun*tY '�� u�'---- L� �m�c unur, ----- EX. p^��u»c �E��5EE SITE — LUCA� "' pms --�/+-- sxr.�emcs l��» "�'----- -- -- smsnwoc^S^cw/ ENLARGED PLAN --- --- cxux�onun *�. --'°--� c�u�eN'z -----' 3-31-04 --»—'~—° cx«/u«a^«� v____ EX. WOOD -- "cc "='----' � � ~err,o EX. suswno* ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 30-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) 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; 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; 4The 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; 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fames, dust, noise and vibration; 6. That directional fighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. Application is in Compliance x x Application is not in Comments Compliance Attached F14 ANALYSIS continued This application is in conformance with seven of the eight conditions necessary for approval. Comments on Conditions 1, 4 and 7 follow: The proposed cell tower will not adversely affect surrounding properties. Immediately across Delaware is a shopping center. The east side and a portion of the south side of the subject property is heavily treed. The proposed use will generate much less traffic than most other uses permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial District. 4. Access to the proposed facility will be offof Delaware, thereby not affecting any of the residential properties along Briarcliff. 7. The applicant is requesting a modification to the screen ing/landscaping requirements along the east and south sides ofthe property. The proposed facility will be surrounded by an 8' tall chain link fence with inserted wood slats. No landscaping is proposed along those two property lines. There are a large number of trees along the east side and the rear portion of the south side. The Planning Manager is recommending that the existing 6' tall wood screening fence along the South side be extended to the west property line of the subject property. GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTIJ: Commercial EAST: Apartments SOUTH: Residential WEST: Residential Verizon Wireless Munro Properties 2380 Briarcliff NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District 0.34 acres, more or less Vacant "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) RM-14 (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling-Ilighest Density) RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District RS GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES continued COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable area OTHER PHYSICAL FEATURES: None STREETS: Delaware Street - major arterial with a 60'wide right-of-way and a 44' pavement width; Briarcliff Drive - local street with a 50' wide right-of-way and an 18'pavement width DRAINAGE Delaware - curb and gutter Briarcliff- open ditch WATER: 6" - 8" water lines SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 10" - 12" sanitary sewer lines FIRE PROTECTION: Fire protection is provided by Station #4, Lucas at Gladys. ADEQUAC OF SERVICE: Services are adequate.