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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T09SE00006
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2009 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 04/27/2009 | JUDITH IMHOFF | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-09-06 Cricket - 6th Avenue C-2 Special Exception General Plan 04/25/09 drcorral ipc The proposed special exception land use is for the co-location of a Cricket wireless telecommunications antena to an existing cellular communications facility, Sprint, located near the western side of the Southgate Shopping Center and south of I-10 at 3390 S. 6th Avenue. The proposal is to extend the existing pole by 15 feet resulting in a maxim height of 79.2 feet. The six existing antennas at the 50-foot- centerline will be relocated to the 76.2-foot centerline of the pole extension above the existing Sprint antennas. Each antenna will have a maximum size of 16-inches by 6-feet by 6-inches. The design will be in a cluster mount which will provide less mass than a typical T-Arm design and will be smaller in appearance then the exiting wireless communications provider's antennas and mounts. The ground equipment area will remain unchanged. Policy Summary The General Plan provides land use guidance for the subject, with the Design Guidelines Manual providing additional design guidance. Both the General Plan and the Design Guidelines Manual support the requested use when visual appropriate design elements and buffering techniques are used to mitigate any potential negative impacts of more intense development on established neighborhoods and public views. The proposed Cingular wireless telecommunications facility at the proposed location appears to be in keeping with the intent of the Plans; therefore, a plan amendment is not required. Discussion The applicant attended a presubmittal meeting with staff on March 19, 2009 and held the required neighborhood meeting on April 1, 2009. Based on the appropriate meeting information and the preliminary development plan, sufficient information has been provided to determine that the proposed project is in substantial compliance with Plan policies. Staff will review plans for this proposal based on but not limited to: stealth design. Staff recommends that this application be accepted for processing. Plan Policy General Plan Element 4: Community Character and Design Policy 3: Preserve scenic view of natural features and community landmarks 3.7 Require that, whenever possible, telecommunications facilities be located, installed, and maintained to minimize visual impact, preserve views, and be consistent with the City's adopted land use plans and policies. Cabling and fiber optics should be installed underground where possible, and visual impact of cellular towers will be prime consideration in the City's acceptance and approval. Policy 5: Promote neighborhood identity and visual character 5.5 Promote upgrades to neighborhood infrastructure, including sidewalks and street lighting, and improvements to the existing housing stock. 5.5.A Consider incentive for telecommunications providers to install infrastructure, not only in newer areas, but also in older neighborhoods to increase opportunities for all citizens to have access to high-tech telecom services. Design Guidelines Manual e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) Intent - Improve the character of new projects and reinforce existing architectural character in established neighborhoods. Solution - Harmonize new buildings with existing buildings by incorporating design elements of the adjacent architecture including the following: · Scale and massing of structure · Finishes, materials, and colors · Site amenities such as walls and landscaping s:\caserev\sp-excpt\se08-09\ SE-09-06 Cricket - 6th Avenue ipc.doc |
| 04/28/2009 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 04/30/2009 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | Adequate information exists to determine General Plan compliance. |