AGENDA DATE: 12/14/2016
TITLE: B2016002090 Woodburn Road Personal Wireless Service Facility Special Exceptions
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to approve special exceptions to waive and/or modify requirements of County Code ? 18-5.1.40 for an antenna collocation on an existing water tank at 2226 Woodburn Road
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Blair, Benish, Fritz, Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio
SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Albemarle HS, Burley MS, Agnor-Hurt ES
BACKGROUND: Several special exception requests have been submitted by Verizon Wireless associated with its building permit application to add antenna and equipment on top of an existing 123' water tank at 2226 Woodburn Road. (Attachment A-Location Map and Attachment C-Plans).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Critical Infrastructure: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs
DISCUSSION: County Code ? 18-5.1.40.a(12) allows special exceptions to waive or modify the requirements of ? 18-5.1.40 for personal wireless service facilities. The applicant has requested three special exceptions:
1) Request to waive the requirement for a tree survey
2) Request to waive the requirement of a tree conservation plan
3) Request to modify projection of antenna to allow a stand-off beyond 18" from the top of the water tank, provided that the antenna project no more than 10' above the water tank as shown on Sheet C-3.
A detailed staff analysis is provided Attachment A.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact related to the approval of this special exception.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment E) approving the special exceptions, subject to the conditions attached thereto.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Staff Report
B - Location Map
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