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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. 3