HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5866 Staff AnalysisSeptember 6, 1994
ITEM NO.t 19 FILE NO.: Z -586a
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLTCANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Cellular One Tower - Cloverdale
Cell Site - Conditional Use Permit
Loretto Lane (west side)
Cellular One by John Flake
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a 250 foot tall
cellular tower on this R-2 zoned
property. The ordinance maximum
height for ground mounted towers is
75 feet.
The proposed tower site is located on the west wide of
Loretto Lane, north of Mabelvale Pike.
2. compatibility with Neighborhood
The proposed tower site is located in a heavily wooded,
undeveloped area.
One single family home is located southeast of this site,
across Loretto Lane.
Hindman Park and the Fourche Creek floodway are located
directly north of this site.
The proposed tower's location in an undeveloped, heavily
wooded area limits its impact on the surrounding properties.
The tower will, however, rise above the property to a height
of 250 feet, making it visible for some distance.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkin
The applicant proposes a gravel parking surface around the
base of the tower. No on site parking is required, only a
place for a service technician to access the site.
4. Scre!�Ining and Buffprs
No residential uses are adjacent to this site. No
additional screening or buffers are required.
September 6,-1994
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 19 (Continued) FTLE NO.: Z-5866
The barbed wire extensions mounted on top of the chain link
fence must not extend beyond the vertical plan of the fence
or the fence must be moved back further within the property
lines.
5. City Engineer Comments
This property is located in the floodplain. Contact the
Public Works Department regarding construction in this area.
A development permit for special flood hazard areas may be
required.
Dedicate right-of-way to 25 feet from centerline on Loretto
Lane.
6. utility Cornments
No comments
7. Analysis
8.
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for
the construction of a 250 foot tall tower on this R-2 zoned
site.
The proposed tower site is located in an undeveloped,
heavily wooded area, adjacent to the Fourche Creek floodway
and Hindman Park.
The tower will have a minimal
but will have a visual impact
site due to its height.
Staff Recommendation
impact on adjacent properties
for some distance around the
Staff recommends approval subject to:
1. Compliance with the City Engineer Comments
2. All guide wires being located within the boundary of
the tower site.
3. The barbed wire extensions mounted on top of the chain
link fence not extending beyond the vertical plan of
the fence or the fence being moved back further within
the site property lines.
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September 6, 1994
SUBDIVISIO -
ITEM NO.: 19 (Contiaued) FILE NO.; Z-5866
BDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (AUGUST 18, 1994)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item. A
brief discussion then followed, after which the Committee
determined there'were no outstanding issues and forwarded the
item to the full Commission.
PLANNING COMMTSSION ACTION:
(SEPTEMBER 6, 1994)
The applicant, John Flake, was present. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission
that the applicant had responded to all staff concerns. The
tower is self-supporting and will have no guy wires. The barbed
wire extensions on top of the perimeter fence will not extend
beyond the vertical plane of the fence.
In response to a question by Commissioner Wyrick, Mr. Flake gave
a brief description of the proposed tower.
A discussion then followed concerning the land uses in the
immediate vicinity.
The question was called and a vote was taken. The item was
approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 8 ayes, 1 noe,
1 absent and I open position.
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