HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4640 Staff AnalysisJuly 21, 1986
Item No. 15 - Other Matters
Request: To review a prior denial of signal
media broadcast tower submitted by
letter of the applicants attorney.
The specific request is that the Board
of Adjustment reopen this issue for a
height variance due to the appointment
problems existant at the time of the
last review when this proposal was
denied. The applicant's attorney
stated that he felt his client was
impacted by that circumstance and
that some review was appropriate.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: (7-21-86)
The request was not represented. The Planning staff offered
a brief overview of the issue with some history of the
action and subsequent polling of the Board for
reconsideration. The Board briefly discussed the request
and determined that it would not hear the issue.
April 21, 1986
Item No. 3 - Z-4640
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance
Requested:
Justification:
Signal Media of Arkansas Inc.
2400 Cottondale Lane
Tract F -2A, Riverdale Addition
"I-2" Light Industrial District
From the radio tower provisions of
Section 38.3 of the Code of Ordinances
to permit a tower with a height of
199 feet
The auxiliary transmitter which is used if our main
transmitter is experiencing technical difficulty is also
located in the Tower Building at Fourth and Center. When we
are forced on auxiliary transmission, it interferes
dramatically.with computers and office machines located in -
other offices nearby. With our freestanding tower, the
entire auxiliary section in the Tower Building could .be
eliminated and our auxiliary unit could then be placed up on
Shanall Mountain.
KHLT has an obligation to serve the public with vital news
and information during emergency situations. The ability to
transmit directly to Shanall Mountain would eliminate any
retransmission of the signal. Therefore, eliminating this
extra (link) and reducing the chance of interruption of
radio service to the community. This is extremely important
during periods of a national emergency or severe weather.
It would eliminate any possible security problems since all
equipment would then be housed in our main studios.
Present Use of
Property:
Proposed Use of
Property:
STAFF REPORT:
Radio Broadcasting
Remain the same
A. Engineering Issues
No adverse comment received.
April 21, 1986
Item No. 3 - Continued
B. Staff Analysis
This request is filed under provisions of the Tower and
Antenna Ordinance, and as such, is not a hardship
variance in the conventional sense. The staff visit to
the site reveals the circumstance which we do not
believe could be better for a tower site. We think
that given the industrial uses, multistory office
buildings and adjacent levee, that this variance harms
no one. The large open spaces and setbacks also lessen
impact.
C. Staff Recommendation
Approval as filed subject to the tower being painted a
neutral color so as to lessen the visual impact from a
distance, and further that no signs be permitted on the
structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The staff offered its recommendation. There were no
objectors present. The applicant was present and responded
to questions from the Board concerning the height, color and
dimensions of the tower. It was determined that this tower
would be the only tower in the River Valley on the south
side of the river and would not require the usual FAA
identification colors. A lengthy discussion of the
application was held. A motion was made for approval as
filed. The motion failed for lack of an affirmative vote.
The vote 4 ayes, 2 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.
THE REQUEST WAS DENIED.