BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Agenda Item #24
Title
ZOS-05-10. Special Use Permit Request for a 130 foot unipole personal wireless service facility at 3020 SW 75th Street (Tower Road Public Library) (Amended)
Amount
N/A
Description
A request by T_Mobile South LLC for a 130 foot unipole (concealed) personal wireless service facility at 3020 SW 75th Street (Tower Road Public Library)
Recommendation
Approve Resolution Z-11-09 allowing a 130 foot unipole personal wireless service facility to be constructed at 3020 SW 75th Street, the site of the Tower Road Public Library.
Alternative(s)
Do not approve Resolution Z-11-09
Requested By
Missy Daniels, Senior Planner, 374-5249
Originating Department
Growth Management
Attachment(s) Description
Application materials including radio frequency information, Staff Report, Resolution, PowerPoint presentation
Documents Requiring Action
Resolution Z-11-09
Executive Summary
T_Mobile is requesting approval of a 130 foot unipole personal wireless service facility (PWSF) in order to provide in_home coverage in this area of the County. The unipole design contains all of the antenna within the structure so they will not be visible. This request for a 130 foot tower in the Institutional land use designation falls under the Tier Three category of the Personal Wireless Facilities ordinance (Chapter 404, Article 12) and as such requires approval of a special use permit by the Board of County Commissioners.
Background
T_Mobile is requesting approval of a 130 foot unipole personal wireless service facility (PWSF) in order to provide in_home coverage in this area of the County. The unipole design contains all of the antenna within the structure so they will not be visible. This request for a 130 foot tower in the Institutional land use designation falls under the Tier Three category of the Personal Wireless Facilities ordinance (Chapter 404, Article 12) and as such requires approval of a special use permit by the Board of County Commissioners. The Planning Commission hearing was held on May 18, 2011. Questions from the public centered around the possibility of co_locating on the nearby Gillen Broadcasting tower on SW 24th Avenue. The applicant explained why the Tower Road library location best met the needs of T_Mobile and their subscribers. The Special Use Permit request was recommended for approval by a 5-2 vote. After analyzing the application, staff concludes that the proposed tower will not have a visual impact from most of the surrounding roadways or properties. The applicant is proposing a unipole design that will conceal the antenna to further reduce the visual impact. The wooded area surrounding the tower and nearby neighborhoods and the additional landscaping the applicant intends to install along the property lines will further buffer any view from the church next door or SW 26th Place. The application is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and ULDC and staff recommends approval of application ZOS-05-10.
Issues
Opposition from some surrounding neighbors wanting T_Mobile to colocate on the Gillen Broadcasting tower on SW 24th Avenue.
Fiscal Recommendation
N/A
Fiscal Alternative(s)
N/A
Funding Sources
N/A
Account Code(s)
N/A
Attachment: Public_Comments_ZOS0510.pdf
Attachment: Photosims_2nd_at_130.pdf
Attachment: INFORMATION_TMOBILE_ADJ_FACILITIES.pdf
Attachment: MEMO.pdf
Attachment: Preliminary_Const_Drawings.pdf
Attachment: Tree_Survey_Letter.pdf
Attachment: PowerPoint_ZOS0510.pdf
Attachment: Staff_Report_ZOS_05_10.pdf
Attachment: APPLICATION.pdf
Attachment: ENVIRONMENTAL_CHECKLIST.pdf
Attachment: MAILED_NOTICE_AFFIDAVIT.pdf
Attachment: OVERVIEW_MAP.pdf
Attachment: RF_with_Gillen.pdf
Attachment: TECH_DATA.pdf
Attachment: Resolution_Z_11_09.pdf
Attachment: PROPERTY_OWNER_AFFIDAVIT.pdf
Attachment: DEED.pdf
Attachment: FCC_LICENSE.pdf
Attachment: SURVEY.pdf
Attachment: Tree_Survey.pdf