HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6117 Staff Analysisy� April 25, 1996
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z-6117
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
Sprint Spectrum (I-30 Site) -
Conditional Use Permit
10201 I-30
Jones Harley-Davidson Company/
Sprint Spectrum by Drew Basham
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
construction of a 110 foot
tall, monopole cellular
telecommunications tower on
this C-3 zoned property.
Associated with the tower are -
two small equipment cabinets.
The applicant is also
requesting a height variance
for the tower.
The proposed site is located on the north side of I-30
just east of Mabelvale Pike. The site is behind the
Jones Harley-Davidson facility at 10201 I-30.
2. Compatibility with Nei hborhood:
The proposed tower site is in an area of mixed zoning
and uses located along the north side of Interstate 30.
The properties fronting I-30, to the south and east of
this site, are zoned C-4 and R-2 and contain a variety
of commercial uses. The property across Mabelvale Pike
to the north and west, is zoned R-2 and contains the
Arkansas Highway Department facilities.
The proposed 110 foot tower should not have a negative
impact on the adjacent neighborhoods.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to this site will be gained by utilizing a
driveway off of Mabelvale Pike. Parking is provided at
the tower site for a service technician who will
occasionally visit the site for maintenance purposes.
No additional parking is required.
April 25, 1996
SiyBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 18 Cant. FILE
4. Screenincr and Suffers:
No Comments
5.City Engineer Comments:
A grading permit is required.
6. UtLlit Comments:
AP&L -- A 15 foot easement is required if an 8KV
primary circuit is needed. (A 25 foot easement for
30 circuit).
7. staff Analysis:
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of a 110 foot tall, monopole
tower on this C-3 zoned site located at 10201 I-30.
Associated with the tower are two small equipment
cabinets (approximately 6.33'W. X 5.251H. X 3.331D.).
The proposed tower will be located along the north side
of Interstate 30, behind the Jones Harley-Davidson
facility at 10201 Interstate 30. The site is
surrounded (on all sides) by commercial and office
uses.
The applicant is also requesting a height variance for
the tower. A maximum height of 110 feet is requested
for the tower, which exceeds the maximum height (75
feet) allowed by ordinance for a steel or other metal
ground -mounted tower.
Based on the location of this site (along I-30) and the
commercial and office uses in this general area, the
proposed 110 foot tall tower should not have a negative
impact on the surrounding properties.
8. Staff Rec mmendation:
Staff recommends approval of this application and of
the requested height variance subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1.
Compliance
with
the
City Engineer Comments
2.
Compliance
with
the
Utility Comments
IPA
April 25, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 18 Cont. FILE NO.: 2-6117
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT_ (APRIL 4, 1996)
The applicant, Drew Basham, was present. He gave a brief
description of this proposal and the general location. He
discussed the monopole size and the size of the equipment
cabinets. Mr. Basham stated that this tower would have no
effect on any of the Arkansas Highway Department
communications.
There was a brief discussion regarding the easement as
requested by AP&L.
There were no other comments offered on this issue.
The Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the
issue to the full Commission for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 25, 1996)
Staff presented the item, stating that there were no
outstanding issues to be resolved. Staff recommended
approval of the conditional use permit, subject to the
applicant complying with the conditions noted in the "Staff
Recommendation". There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval. A motion
to that effect was made. The motion was passed on a vote of
10 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
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