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Plan Number: T09SE00061
Parcel: Unknown

Address:
60 N HARRISON RD

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: REZONING - IPC

Plan Number - T09SE00061
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
12/02/2009 MATT FLICK ENGINEERING REVIEW Completed This request contains adequate information to determine Pantano East Area Plan compliance, and a plan amendment is not required.
12/03/2009 DAVE MANN FIRE REVIEW Approved
12/07/2009 TERRY STEVENS ZONING REVIEW Completed Communications "30", limited to wireless communication towers and antennae, subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.1, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G
12/08/2009 JHERSHE1 COMMUNITY PLANNING REVIEW Completed PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SE-09-61 AT&T - Harrison Road
C-1, ZELP (Ward 2)
Pantano East Area Plan and General Plan
12/7/09 jsh (initial review for plan compliance)

Issue -

This is a request by Jamie Weiss of FM Group, Inc., on behalf of AT&T, to allow a wireless communications tower as a special exception use in the C-1 zone. The special exception site is at 60 N. Harrison Road, in the northeast part of a shopping center at the northeast corner of Broadway Boulevard and Harrison Road. The property is owned by Dave Grabbert Ranch, Inc. The preliminary development plan shows a new 70-foot high stealth monopalm, with three sectors of antennas mounted at a center line of 65 feet, and ground equipment, all within an enclosed compound.

A communications use of this type is subject to Section 3.5.4.20.G.1 of the Land Use Code, and requires approval through a Zoning Examiner Legislative Procedure, Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.3. A public hearing before the Zoning Examiner is required. The Zoning Examiner will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council, who will render a decision to grant the use, with or without conditions, or to deny the use.

Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning -

The site is north of and adjacent to an Albertson's grocery store, which is on the eastern side of the shopping center. To the east is a constructed drainageway, the Wrightstown Wash, and then vacant, C-1 zoned land. Further east is a credit union. North and northeast of the site is single-family residential development in O-3 and R-1 zoning. The closest residential building, which is approximately 290 feet north of the proposed lease site, is owned by and appears to be used as a church. The closest homes are about 330 feet northeast and northwest of the lease site. Across Broadway to the south is single-family residential development in R-3 and C-1 zoning.

Land Use Plan Policy Summary -

Land Use Plan Policies. Policy guidance is provided by the Pantano East Area Plan and the General Plan. Pantano East Area Plan Commercial Land Use Policy 1 promotes commercial development in appropriate locations in the area. General Plan Element 2 (Land Use) Policy 3 and Supporting Policy 3.9 protect established residential neighborhoods by supporting compatible development, including non-residential uses, where the scale and intensity of use is compatible with adjacent uses. Element 4 (Community Character and Design) Policies 3.7 and 4.6 support new telecommunications (telecom) facilities if they are located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Coordinated efforts should be made to improve the appearance of cell tower facilities. Visual impacts will be a key consideration during the review process. Action 5.5A encourages telecom providers to install infrastructure in older as well as newer neighborhoods, to increase opportunities for all to have access to high-quality telecom services.

Sufficiency of Information to Determine Plan Compliance -

The applicant attended a rezoning presubmittal meeting on August 5, 2009. Staff said the formal application must include a detailed description of how the site will be designed to blend in with the surroundings. Also, the array should have a maximum standoff of 18 inches, or written evidence must be provided demonstrating a need for this array configuration. Any parking spaces lost should be replaced, if feasible.

The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on September 21, 2009. No one attended. One neighbor sent an email expressing opposition to the proposed location. A site inventory and design compatibility assessment has been provided, including an exhibit showing the heights of various structures and trees in the area. Information has been provided regarding how the facility will be designed to blend in with the surroundings.

Summary -

Sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate compliance with the land use plan policies. A plan amendment is not required. Staff recommends the application be distributed for further processing.


LAND USE PLAN POLICIES


Pantano East Area Plan

Commercial Land Use Policy 1 promotes commercial development in appropriate locations in the area.

General Plan

Element 2 Policy 3 is to protect established neighborhoods by supporting compatible development. " Supporting Policy 3.9 is to support nonresidential uses, where the scale and intensity of use will be compatible with adjacent uses, including residential development, neighborhood schools and businesses.

Element 4, Supporting Policy 3.7 requires that, whenever possible, telecommunication 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 the visual impact of cellular towers will be a prime consideration in the City's acceptance and approval. " Policy 4.6 promotes the coordination of efforts of government, private developers and utility firms to improve the appearance of above-ground utilities and structures. " Policy 5 is to promote neighborhood identity and visual character. " Action 5.5.A is to consider incentives 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.

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