REGULAR AGENDA (SEPTEMBER 25, 2006) MEETING:
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
SWEARING IN OF SPEAKERS:
Item 5 was deferred to the Wednesday meeting at the applicant’s request.
ITEM NO. 5: SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR T-MOBILE; 2206 E 23RD STREET (SLD)
SUP-07-01-06: Special Use Permit for a 150’ T-Mobile monopole cellular tower and equipment shelter. The property is located at 2206 E 23rd Street. Submitted by Selective Site Consultants for T-Mobile Central LLC dba T-Mobile. Knights of Columbus Council 1372 are the property owner of record. (This item was deferred from the August Planning Commission meeting at the applicant’s request).
STAFF PRESENTATION
Sandra Day, Staff, gave a brief introduction and overview regarding placement and construction of the new communications tower at the Knights of Columbus site.
APPLICANT PRESENTATION
Jess Louk, Selective Site Consultants, stated the tower meets specifications and requirements.
Comm. Eichhorn asked if the stealth tower will hold at least 2 other carriers and what were the impacts of using a stealth tower instead of a traditional tower.
Mr. Louk replied that the 150 foot tower will hold 3 carriers. He said the “stealth” tower design has pros and cons but he is willing to go along with the current plan. He said the tower limits propagation or disbursement in a 360° direction. In a highly dense area this can result in a request for a second tower in the same area. Installation of stealth towers results in towers closer together.
Comm. Harris asked if the permit carries with the property if the property is sold.
Ms. Day stated the permit would carry.
Comm. Burress questioned how much area reduction would occur with a different type of tower.
Shay Bernard, T-mobile, said there would be an approximate 5-10% footprint decrease and an approximate 10-20% reduction in area coverage.
PUBLIC HEARING
No members of public spoke regarding this item.
ACTION TAKEN
Moved by Comm. Harris, seconded by Comm. Haase to approve SUP-07-01-06, a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 150’ tower and placement of antenna and accessory structure and forwarding of it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval, based upon the findings of fact presented in the body of the staff report and subject to the following conditions:
1. Completion of an independent review prior to consideration of the request by the City Commission.
2. Execution of a site plan performance agreement.
3. Facility shall be inspected annually at owner’s expense and inspection report shall be filed with Planning Director per section 20-529 (4).
4. Provision of a fee “sufficient to cover the cost of an independent study and provision of a form authorizing the city to use those funds to hire consulting engineers to review the application and advise the city on the extent to which the applicant has or has not met the Burden of Proof, required by subsection 20-529 (7)”. (Such fee shall be established by the City Commission) per section 20-529 (6);
5. Parking lot shall be restriped around tower, per staff approval to maintain access circulation and parking.
6. Future parking lot lighting shall require provision of a photometric plan per staff approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
7. Show and note any lighting for the equipment within the base compound area per staff approval. Lighting shall be shielded and directed downward.
8. Provision of a revised site plan to show and note the utility easement including the deed book and page reference.
Motion passed unanimously, 10-0.