HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6560-B Staff AnalysisFebruary 17, 2000
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: F
There being no further issues,
proposal and forwarded the item
action.
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the Committee accepted the
to the full Commission for final
(FEBRUARY 17, 2000)
Belinda Bodie, from Faulk & Foster Real Estate, and Keith
Buchanan, from Alltel, were present representing the
application. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject to
compliance with the conditions listed under "Staff
Recommendation," paragraph 8 above.
Ms. Bodie briefly reviewed the proposal and the specific height
locations of the antennas for Alltel (125 feet) and Telecorp
(135 feet). She commented that the collocation would eliminate
the need for an additional tower for Alltel, and she
acknowledged the neighborhood concerns particularly over
landscaping and screening. She stated that Alltel was working
with Telecorp (the tower owner), to address those concerns,
bring the site into compliance with the City's requirements, and
relocate the fence within the leased area.
Janet Berry spoke for the Legion Hut and West Baseline
Neighborhood Associations. She stated that the associations were
willing to accept the site with the proposed collocation if four
conditions with regard to the landscaping and screening were
included as conditions of the C.U.P. The conditions were as
follows:
1. A minimum six-foot masonry wall or other fence
structure with not less than 85% opacity shall
surround the site. Access to the tower shall be
through a locked gate.
2. A row of evergreen trees, a minimum of eight feet
tall at time of planting and a maximum, of ten feet
apart, shall be planted around the fence.
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3. A continuous hedge at least thirty inches high at
the time of planting, and capable of growing to at
February 17, 2000
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least thirty-six inches in height within eighteen
months, shall be planted in front of the tree line
referenced above.
4. All vegetation shall be either of xeriscape
tolerant varieties or irrigated, and properly
maintained to assure good health and vitality.
Mr. Lawson asked for clarification of what was meant by "85%
opacity." Ms. Berry responded that the intent was to not be able
to see the base area of the tower site.
Ms. Bodie stated that they accepted the four conditions.
Commissioner Hawn commented that he didn't feel it was proper to
write into the C.U.P. more stringent requirements than the
current ordinance required.
Commissioner Rector stated that since the applicant'was
accepting the requested conditions, he didn't see a problem
including the four points as conditions.
Commissioner Muse asked if the proposed taller tower was to
fall, would it hit any structures. Staff responded that the only
structure it could hit would be the restaurant to the north, no
residences. He added a question about the danger of added
sections, like the one that would be used to add the additional
10 feet, coming loose. Ms. Bodie stated that she was unaware of
that ever happening, and that the design of these towers is for
them to bend over at the upper levels before an entire tower
would topple over.
Norm Floyd, President of West Baseline Neighborhood Association,
stated that they agreed that no residences would be struck by'a
falling tower, and responded to a question from Commissioner
Nunnley that they did not have a concern over the setbacks.
A motion was made to approve the application to include staff
comments and recommendations, and the four conditions requested
by the Neighborhood Associations as read by Ms. Berry as a
minimum for landscaping and screening. The motion passed by a
vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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