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Nov U 5 1987
VR LMONT
November 4, 1987
Mr. Lester Buczek
Centel Cellular
5745 N. East River Road
Chicago, IL 60631
Re: Cellular Poles - Failure Modes
Dear Mr. Buczek:
Tapered tubular steel poles used for cellular applications are typically
designed and fabricated in accordance with EIA-RS-222, which is the industry
standard for antenna support structures. This standard dictates maximum
allowable stresses to be per AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction,
Inc. ) Manual of Steel Construction, which generally requires a minimum factor
of safety of 1.65 vs. failure by yielding.
Valmont Industries, Inc. has furnished thousands of large tapered tubular
steel poles up to 250 feet tall for many years for various types of
installations (lighting, electrical transmission, communications, traffic
signal , signs, etc. ). To the best of my knowledge, we have never experienced
an in-service failure of a pole of this type.
In the event failure did occur, for whatever reason, I would not anticipate
complete collapse of the structure. I have been involved with a number of
full scale structural tests of large poles, to destruction, and the failure
mode is typically one of local buckling. A portion of the main shaft will
experience a buckling failure in a relatively small localized region, the pole
will lean over, but should remain standing and continue to withstand wind
loading. The probability of the pole falling down to its full extended length
is very remote. I should also emphasize that the foundation is usually
designed with a factor of safety higher than that for the pole.
I have enclosed copies of drawings and design data pertaining to a typical 150
foot cellular pole for your information.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call .
4.4, D. 744
Larry D. Hibler, P.E.
Manager of Communication Products
Industrial & Construction Products Division
Enclosures
cc: John Horacek - Al Kraft
VA MONT INDUSTRIES,INC.
Valley, Nebraska 68064 Telephone (402) 359-2201
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A structural comparison has been made between the existing 150 '
monopole structure (built in 1966) and the proposed 250 ' monopole.
It has been determined that ability of the proposed monopole to
withstand wind loading is far superior to the existing structure.
Below I will summarize some of the differences in the design and
construction.
The structural standards for antenna towers have gone through a
number of revisions since 1966 and the result has been to address
wind loading issues more directly, making standards more stringent
today. The design safety factor has been increased to a 1 .65
minimum.
Dimensional Comparison
Existing Proposed
150 ' Monopole 250 ' Monopole
Pole Base Diam. 21.7"
64"
Pole Top Diam. 3.39 16
No. Anchor Bolts 6 24
Total Pole Wt. 8,350 lbs. 55,250 lbs
Foundation Approx. 5' Deep Pier 26.5' Deep Pier
(Steel reinforced (Steele reinforced
concrete)
)
ich is 10
ms
The proposed
an that ofle theas a wind existing structuure, andty thehactual loadlwi
greaterertll
remain about the same.
The 150 ' monopole is comprised of steel tubular sections, the bottom two
sections are made by laminating sheets of steel together until the
desired thickness is achieved. The 250 ' monopole sections are made of
single thickness steel which is pressed and welded to form a fluted tub.
A monolithic construction
Isnmuch
led ss
susceptible to internal corrosion,
and better capable o nd g c
d.
Lester W. Buczek
Senior Cellular Engineer
Al `1EMARLE COUNTY
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IC•Ir IR FEET 126 .0 TT JACK JOUETT, RIVANNA AND SECTION 61
"� "� CHARLOTTESVILLE DISTRICTS
LAW OFFICES
SMITH,TAGGART,GIBSON & ALBRO
P 0.Box 1585
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VIRGINIA 22902
LLOYD T SMITH,JR.
105-109 EAST HIGH STREET OF COUNSEL
JOHN K.TAGGART,III TELEPHONE(804)977.4455
M.E.GIBSON,JR. TELEX 5106002122 ANNE H.BIEBEL
THOMAS E.ALBRO RONALD D.WILEY,JR.
FACSIMILE(804)9799221 CHRISTINE D.THOMSON
July 18 , 1988 JAMES N.G.CAUTHEN
THOMAS G.NoLAN
Mr. Charles Burgess
Zoning Administrator HAND DELIVERED
County of Albemarle
County Office Building
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: Centel/Rio Road Tower
Dear Charlie :
This letter is submitted in order to provide you and
the Board of Zoning Appeals with additional information in
support of Centel ' s pending application for a setback variance.
First, I think some background information would be helpful.
Centel is a public service company which provides both
regular and cellular telephone service to members of the public.
Cellular telephone service is a relatively new innovation
which will revolutionize communications . Most of the cellular
phones are located in automobiles; however, cellular phones
are completely portable and there is virtually no limit to
their potential use. Centel began providing limited cellular
telephone service to the Charlottesville-Albemarle area on
July 12 , 1988 and the reaction since then has been phenomenal .
There are many people in the community who want the cellular
phone system and who want it to be expanded to its maximum
potential.
In order to provide this service, Centel seeks to increase
the height of one of its towers on Rio Road from 150 ' to 250 '
because the higher the tower, the greater the range of cellular
telephone service . Section 4 .10 . 3 .1 of the Zoning Ordinance
provides that except as permitted in a specific case, a radio
tower cannot be closer to any lot line than the height of
the structure. Centel is requesting a variance from this
requirement.
Cent:al Telephone Company
FCC F, Virginia/North Carolina
Sept. .1. QAL
Central Telephone Company �������
221/ Hydraulic Road
P.O.Box 6788
Charlottesville, VA 22906
July 8, 1988
Smith, Taggart, Gibson & Albro
105-109 E. High Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Attn: Dick Gibson
Subject: North Office Tower Replacement
Dear Mr. Gibson:
Per your request of Lester Buczak, enclosed please find copies of the
FCC Construction Permit dated June 23, 1965 and subsequent license dated
March 23, 1966 for the present tower.
° Should you need additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Ad4dA
A. C. Ryalls III
i Eng. Admn. - Bldgs.
ACR III:dpc
cc: L. Buczek - Centel Cellular
LAW OFFICES
JEREMIAH COURTNEY
908 TWENTIETH STREET, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20006
ARTHUR BLOOSTON FEDERAL 7-8020
16 March 1966
File No. 1545
John Van Liew, Virginia Equipment Manager
Virginia Telephone & Telegraph Company
2211 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, Virginia
Dear Mr. Van Liew:
Now that you have placed your common carrier mobile radio telephone
system on the air, we suggest that you check the following particulars of operation;
(1) Check to see that operations conform to authorization in all
particulars:
(a) Base stations located at address shown on authorization
1for transmitter location.
(b) Base stations used are of manufacture and type specified
on authorization .
(c) Mobile units used are on Commission's list of acceptable
equipment. If you have any questions in this regard, we
will let you know if the mobile equipment you are using
is on the Commission's list of acceptable equipment if you
supply us with the name of the manufacturer and the model
number.
TLC/ itoo-A-
(2) Check to see that you are in compliance with Sections 21.201 and
21.202 of the enclosed copy of Domestic Public Radio Services Rules governing
your operations in the Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Service. This means:
(a) The authorization for your station is posted at the control
point of the station which, in your case, is the same as the
transmitter location.
(b) The base stations and each of your mobile units have affixed
to them a completed Transmitter Identification Card (FCC Form
No. 452-C, Revised) . A small supply (10) is enclosed. If
you need more cards, please let us know.
(3) Check to see that the proper records are being maintained to supply
the Commission at the end of each year with the information called for in its
Form L report, copy enclosed. This includes:
- 2 -
(a) Record of income received from subscribers served. Billings
for this service should be made monthly to each subscriber
in accordance with your tariff. In our opinion, no tax is
applicable to service rendered licensee-owned units.
Nevertheless, records must be kept to show how much income
would have accrued to the operation if the licensee-owned
units paid for their service as other public accounts will
pay for their services. No bills need or should be rendered
for such service.
(b) Record of all expenses incurred in furnishing the radio
services. This includes wages, rent, telephone, attorney's
fees, depreciation of equipment attributable to radio opera-
tions, etc.
(c) A separate radio equipment and property account should probably
be kept for the common carrier mobile radio operation, showing
original investment and annual depreciation.
(4) While no operating personnel are required to be on duty and in
charge of the radio system and the maintenance of an operational log book has
been waived, you are required to maintain a technical log, showing the details
of measurements and services performed. The enclosed suggested form of log
constitutes an appropriate check list of the entries to be made.
We are sending you under separate cover a set of the retainer memos
previously issued for the guidance of the office clients and which remain of
interest. Please review them, and keep them available for future reference.
Your particular attention is directed to our retainer series memorandum of
June 26, 1962, explaining the FCC rule violations for which money penalties
may be imposed against the station licensee and, in certain restricted in-
stances, against the operator of the station, as well.
We shall take off a copy of your license when issued by the FCC
and will see that it is periodically renewed as required. Any time any questions
come up at your end, please let us know.
Very truly yours,
J emiah Courtney
JC:eal
Enclosures
cc: W. B. Garnett
Duane T. Swanson
FCC Form 459-8 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
November 1965 F .RAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION K1:. 1 7...7...1.
DOMESTIC PUBLIC LAND (Call Sign)
RADIO STATION LICENSE
MOBILE RADIO SERVICE ..49s�C2-7_66
(Nature of Service) COMMON CARRIER
(File No.)
Name VIRGINIA...T..:1.:9.1'i 0 1 AND T'HELEGRf^.PH
Subject to the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, subsequent acts, and treaties, and all regulations heretofore or
hereafter made by this Commission, and further subject to the conditions and requirements set forth in this license, the licensee
hereof is hereby authorized to use and operate the radio transmitting facilities hereinafter described for radio communication for
the term beginning ELrc}.1 23 , 1966 , and ending Ji ].y 1 , 1968 •
(3 a. m. eastern standard time) (3 a. m. eastern standard time)
TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS (Other than mobile)
On State Rte„`631,
,1.e.,....(l..berw.Lrl,e) Virginia,
Lat....36..04...k2...Iv.. — Long.....7$ 28 21,
None
(50) Location of Auxiliz.ry Test Station
(MOBILE UNITS) Simile as transmitter location.
Location of Authorized Control Point
FREQUENCY CLASS OF TRANSMITTER POWER TRANSMITTER
(Mc/s) STATION EMISSION (Watt.) INPUT/OUTPUT MANUFACTURER TYPE
152.69 152.72 Base 15F2,16F3 180/100 • (2) Motorola CC-3033
157.77 157.80 157.83 157.86 157.89 157.92
157.95 157.98 158.01 158.04 158.07
Section 21.11e(d), 21.205(h)(3) and 21.208(g) of Part 21 of the Commission's
Rules are hereby waived to permit the base station to be operated during the
normal rendition of service without (1) operating personnel on duty and in
charge of the radi.) system, and (2) maintenance of an operation log book.
Obstruction ;•:arking Specifications in accordance with Paragrap4s 1, 3, 11 and 21 of
FCC Form 715. •
ELEVATION OF TIP OF
ANTENNA ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL MANUFACTURER AND TYPE OF ANTENNA
6841 (2) iiotorola type TDD 1010A
MOBILE TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT-This license permits only the use of such mobile transmitters as appear in the Commission's"List
of Equipment Acceptable for Licensing" in the Radio Services other than Broadcast.
Input power for mobile transmitters shall not exceed 120 pates.
Operation of this station is governed by Part 21 of the Commission's Rules.
This license is issued on the licensee's representation that the statements contained in licensee's application are true and that the under-
takings therein contained, so far as they ate consistent herewith, will be carried out in good faith. The licensee shall,during the term of this
license, render such service as will serve public interest, convenience, or necessity to the full extent of the privileges herein conferred.
This license shall not vest in the licensee any right to operate the station no: any right in the use of the frequencies designated in the
license beyond the term hereof, nor in any other manner than authorized herein. Neither the license nor the right granted hereunder shall be
assigned or otherwise transferred in violation of the Communications Act of 1934. This license is subject to the right of use or control by the
Government of the United States conferred by Section 606 of the Communications Act of 1934.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Date of Grant 2,.'arca...23,...1966
• F.C.C.- WASHINGTON. D. C. Secretary.
•I FCC Form 715
n February 10000
A: :NA TOWER(S) OR SUPPORTING STRUCTUR'
It is to be expressly understood that the issuance of these specifications is in no way to be considered as
precluding additional or modified narking or liti sting as may hereafter be required under the provisions of
Section 303(q)of the Communications Act of 1934,as amended.
1 Antenna structures shall be painted 7 Ca levels at approximately four- 14 On levels at approximately four
throughout them height wall alternate bands of sevenths and two-sevenths of the overall fifths,three-fifths and one-fifth of the overall
aviation surface orange and white,terminating heightof thotower one similar nothing 300 m/m height of the tower,a leant one 100•,107-
with aviation surface orange Lands at both top el ctne tole beacon shad be installed in such 111- or 116.watt Tarp (COO A21/TS,6107
and bottom. The width of the bands shall bo position within the tower proper that the A21/T5, rill A21/TS or •I16 A21/TS,m-
anual and approximately onrssev'rnth the height structural mongers will not impair the visibi- epe.avely) enclosed in an aviation rod ob-
of the .structure, provided however, that the lily of this beacon from aircraft at any angle swction light glohe shall be Inmulled oe each
Lands shall not he mote than 40 feet nor less of approach. In the event these beacons can- outside corner of the tower at each level.
than 1- feet in width. %Il towers shall bo not ho install.'in a manner to insure unob•cleaned or or repainted an often as necessary to strum..d visibility of the beacons from aircraft.
15 On levels a approximately five-
maintain good visibility. at any angle of approach,there shall be in-
stalled two such beacons,at each level. Each sixths,ono-half.and oae-sixth of the over-all
beacon shall be mounted on the outside of height of the tower, at least ono 100•,107-,
.2. Them shall he installed at the top diagonally opposite comas a opposite sides 111. or 116-watt lamp (a100 A21/TS, 1107
of the tower at Ieust tiro 100•,107-, III-or of the tower at No prep ni tit height. A21.Te, ill' A21/15 or /116 A21/TS,re-
11a•watt lamps(.100 A_lrn, 4107 A21/Ts apectively) rocketed in an aviation rod ob-
a111 A21/TS or slid A21/TS, respectively) attention hest globe atoll be installed on saes
enclosed in aviation red obstruction light 8 On levels at approximately three- outside comer of the tower at each level.
gtoiies.The two lights shall bum simultaneous- fourths,one-half and one-fourth of the over-all
ly from sunset to sunrise and shall be positioned beightof the toner one similar flashing 300 m/m 16 On levels a approximately six.
so as to insure und+stmced visibility of at electric code beacon shall be installed in such
leLion within the towerproper that the sevenths, five-sevenths, three-sevenths and
at one ch the lights sensitive
i aircraft c atn any angle structural
one-seventh of the over-all height of the tower
of approach. iAs diala clock
control device of thini members fromwl sot impair the vmibi-
o
of beacon aircraft at any angle of a least one 100.,107-,111-or 116-watt lamp
in heoused to icclock sort onto lighting
litya100 A21/TS, 0107 A21/TS, i111 A21/TS or
in
ni aused n control the When
alight lighting be
Ini the°rant these beacons rucaa
tiro installed in a manner La insure unobstructed a116 A21/TS, respectively) enclosed is as
in of muses{control..'hen nheteml so that visibility of the beacons from aircraft at any aviation red obstruction light globe shall be
the devicek- isused,l it sne,l La+adjusted so installed on each outside comer of the
the lights win be turned on at a north shy light angle of approach,there shall he installed two
intensity let el of about thirty-fie°foot candles seed beacons,at each level. Each beacon shall structure.
and turned off at a north sky light intensity be mounted oo the outbid°of diagonally op-
level of about Ottyeight foot candles. polite corners or teamed°sides of the tower 17 fin levels at approximately seven-
at the prescnhmi aergat. eighths, live-eighties, three-eighths, and one-
3 There shall he installed at the top eighth of the over-all height of the tower,at
of the structure one WO m/m electric code 9 On levels at approximately two- least one 100., 107-, 111- or 116-watt lamp
beacon with two 500- or 6_0-watt thirds, four•ntaias and two-ninths of the over. (0100 A21/TS, 5107 A21/f a111 A21/TS or
`q40,C all height of the tower one similar Dashing 1116 A21/TS respectively) enclosed in an
lamps(PS-i 0,.,ode Beacon saipp d wth lamps 3O0 n..'m deta+ie:code beacon shall he mstaiird aviation red obstruction light globe stall he
to barn mmultan evenly,and equipped wan avi- installed as each outside corner of the
ulna red color filters. 11 hem a rod or other in each position within the taxer proper that
and ineapo lofe not more than 20 feet in height
the structural members will nit impair the visi- swcture.
and incapable or supporting this beacon in Inlity of this beacon from aircraft at any angle
mount.:mont.:on top of the structure and it is de- of approach. In the event these bear us mire 18 On levels a approximately eight-
! tcrmiaed that this additional consweuon does not be in:.tailed in a manner to insure ones- ninths,.seven-ninths,five-ninths, eels ird and
swot.'visibility el the Mottos from aircraft
i not permit unobstructed visibility•of the code one-ninth of the over-.ell height of the tower,at
a any angle of approach, were°bolt be in- .
bencon from aircraft a any angle of approach, least ono 100•, 147- 111-or Il6.r m[lamp
stalled two such beacons at each'siege Each
I pieces seal: be to M led owe sort beacons beacon shall be mounted on the outside of 111 6 2 7�,iesp A21/TS, sill A21/TS in one
Iiu boomed a as to insure eacontruete•I nsdbi- s116 A21/TS, respectively) enclosed in a
I lit:of at least one of the beacons cram arcnit diagonally opposite earners or opposite sides asiatiwn red eSswction light globe shall beti at as of appmach. The beneons.shall of the tower at the proscribed height install.!on each oasido comer of the tower -
he maippis. with a Davlinsg mecaanisui pro- at each ley eL
sawing not more than 40 Dashes per minuio nor 10 On levels at algroatmatel four
ileas than 12 Cashes perm.nute rah a period fifths,that•-fifth.,two-60 nhs,1n1 and one-fifthof
1 of darkness•coal to one-half of the lum:nou+• the over-all aeettiu of tics tow tower env nimbler 19 Oa levels at approximately nine-
tonths, seven-tenths, one-half, three-tenths,
i period. he iovarl0n ra/m eleelrie code beacon shall and one-troth of the over-all height of the tower,
a
be iert:hrl is such µal me within the
ant rn- at least one 100., 107-,Ill-or 116•wau lamp
4 At ems;rosin icly'onr•Lall of the over proper that the structural mmbers will anti ire• (s100 A21/TS, a107 A21/TS, n111 A21/TS or
all height of the tower one similar Dashing 300 pair the visibility of tans beacon from aircraft 1116 A21/TS, respectively) enclosed in an
mini electric code beacon shall be installed in at any angle of approach. In the event these aviation red obstruction light globe shall he
( bps proper beacons canna be in..tal(cd in a balmier La in-
such position within the towerthat the installed m each outside miner of that tower
structural acon, rat will not impair we visibility sure unobstructed visibility- of the beacons at each level.1 of this hone. from a:r:rail tit any angle of from aircraft at any angle of approach,them
approach. in the event Cris beacon Cannotle shall be installed two such beacons at each
installed in a manner to innate unohswcreJ level. Each beacon shall ire mounted on the 20 AU lighting shall ho exhibited from
vis,:ality of it from aircraft at any angle of posits
sides of the tower it the prescribed
beacons. Caen beacon shall be mounted on the heights. 21 Ail lights shall ban continuously or
{ outside of diagonally opposite corners or tipper shall be controlled by a light xanettive device
i site sides of the toner at the prescribed heist. 11 At No approximate mid point of the adjusted so that the lights will be turned on at
overall height of the toner there shalt be in. a north sky light intensity level of sheen 35 foot
5 At approximately two-fifths of the stalled at leas.two 100-,1O7•,111-or 11G-watt candles and tamed off at a north sky light m-
• oser-ail heght of the fixer one similar',vain¢ lamps(t100 A21.7S,a:07 A21/TS,4111 A21/TS, tensity level of afoot 58 foot candles.
300 e:/melect-nee comic he.,can ot._L•.s n...11'ed or 4116 A21/TS, respectively) enclosed in
aviation red obstruction light globes. Each22 construction of a
in such ws.t ion wham the tower proper that During e n antenna
the st rat•oral members will not impair the vise light shall he mounted so asinsure unob-• for wtacc.@:structaon l:grans n.in-
ru s
cted visibility of a(cast onetie light at each structure,
Lility of thin beacon from aircraft at any angle level st from at any angle of appmach, quire.,at least two 1[st-,107•,Ill•or 11f watt
he. of In
S. In the event this bcacuu cannottlamp° (v100 A21 T3, +107 A21/TS. 0111
he in-tailed a manner to innate unobstructed A2luTS or n110A221/1S,respectively)enclosrd
risii•riity of it from aircraft at any angle of 12 On levels at approximately two- in aviation red obstruction light ed..,shall he
it appmach+ there shall he installed two such thirds and one-tinrl of the over-all hotglit of installed at the uppermost hint of the structure.
beacons. Each bear.shall he mounted on the the Lauer,tame shall be installed at least two In addition, as 0re height of the structure
outside of dia_ronally opposite comers or op- 100•,107-,III or llfswattiamps(a 100 A21/TS, exceeds each levet at which permanent oh-
- postto aides of the tooter at the pmscol.ed n107 A21/TS, rill A21/TS or 0,116 A21,TS, swtxine lights will Le required, two similar
•
height, respectively) enclosed in aviation red oh- lights shall he installed at each sacs.10..0.
atmction light globes. Each light shall be These temporary warnir._ lights shall be din-
(j On levels a approximately twothirds mounted so rs to insure unotsvuctod visibility. played nichtl•from sunset to sunrise until the
and one third of the over-all hoogint of the tower of at least one light at each level from aircraft the phnnmcrt obstruction lights have been
' one atuular flashing :WO can) electric rode at any angle or approach. installed and placed in operation,and shall he
ip beacon shall be installed in such position wttb- postionod so as to inners unobstructed visibi-
lity m the tower proper that thn awctuml member lity of at least one of the lights at any angle of
will ant impair the viaibilnty of thin beacon from 13 On levels at approximately three- approach. In lieu of the alone temporary'
fourths and c.-wcfotrth of the overall height of warning lights, the permanoat obstruction
aircraft On.sac origin of approach. In the event the to• •. least ono 100, 107-, I11.or lighting fixtures may be installed and operated
Lenctms cannot.be installed
d in a moaner 116.wa:. ..:.i. (.inn .121/TS, a107 A21/TS, at each required level a each such level is
to.s
to insure und,suuded visibility of it from air- sill All/'IS or 'A:a A21/TS, n-•pecuncty) exceeded in height dunng construction.
craft at nay tingle of ap„n tit h,them shall he enclosed in an aviation red obnwrainn light
. installed tan such beacons. Each beacon shall gloss shall he installed on each outride caner
lie °rented on the outside of diagonally op.• of the beer at each leveh
pestle corners or opposite sides of the tower
at the prescribed height.
THIS FORM IS A PART OF AND SHALL BE ATTAC1-ED TO THE CURRENT INSTRUMENT OF AUTHORIZATION •
F.C.C.•ifeshington,D.C.
LAW OFFICES '
SMITH,TAGGART,GIBSON &ALBRO
F 0.Box 1585
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VIRGINIA 22902
105-109 EAST HIGH STREET LLOYD T.SMtTH,JR.
OP COUNSEL
JoHN K.TAGGART,IQ TELEPHONE(804)977-4455
M.E.GIBSON,JR. TELEX 5106002122 ANNE H.BIEBEL
THOMAS E.ALBRO RONALD D.WILEY, R.
FACSIMILE(804)979-1221
CHRISTINE D.THOMSON
June 27 , 1988 JAMES N.G.CAUTHEN
THOMAS G.NOLAN
Mr. Ronald Keeler
Director of Planning
County of Albemarle
County Office Building
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: Centel Cellular/Rio Road
SP-88-59
Dear Ron:
As you know from our earlier discussions, I am representing
Centel Cellular in connection with the proposed new monopole
tower on Rio Road. Centel wants to increase the height of
its existing tower from about 150 feet to about 250 feet ( 265
feet above ground with antenna) for its new cellular telephone
system.
I have discussed this matter with Charlie Burgess, the
Zoning Administrator, and we are both of the opinion that
a special use permit is not required. However, Charlie is
checking with the County Attorney before issuing a definitive
determination. Enclosed please find a copy of my letter of
June 27 , 1988 to Charlie which will give you the background
information.
As I state in that letter, even though it does not appear
a special use permit is required, I have filed an application
for a special use permit on behalf of Centel in order to get
on the early hearing dockets. This action is, however, being
taken without prejudice to Centel ' s right to assert that a
special use permit is not required.
Depending on how the issue of whether a special use permit
is required is resolved, I will be submitting to you a detailed
narrative describing the proposed action by Centel and including
MEMBER,COMMONWEALTH LAW GROUP
SMITH,TAGGART, GIBSON & ALBRO
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June 27, 1988
Keeler
engineering information, photographs, etc. I would like to
know what your latest date for receiving this information
would be so I can plan accordingly. I will also need to know
whether an amended site plan will be required. It is my
understanding that there is a site plan on file which shows
the existing facility and the new cellular building. If so,
would it be possible just to indicate the existence of the
new tower and have this approved administratively?
I would also request that the application be heard on
the earlier possible dates. I would ask that the matter be
heard by the Planning Commission on August 2 and by the Board
of Supervisors on August 17 if possible. I hope that you
and the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors members
do not take offense at the manner in which we are approaching
this matter. While we certainly wish to cooperate in every
manner possible with the County, I must advise my client to
pursue all reasonable possibilities . I certainly must advise
my client to take this approach when I am informed by the
Zoning Administrator that a special use permit is not, in
his opinion, required.
I will keep you informed on this matter as it progresses.
In the meantime, I would appreciate hearing from you on the
questions which I have raised.
Thank you. Best regards.
Very truly yours,
-TYGL
M. E. Gibson, Jr.
MEG/p
CC: Charles D. Burgess
Lester W. Buczek
R. P. Schroeder
1
Al LILT
Charlottesville/Albemarle
i <�
July 1, 1988
Mr. M. E. Gibson
Smith, Taggart, Gibson, Albro
P. O. Box 1585
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Dear Dick:
Earlier today we discussed by phone your letter dated June 21,
1988 regarding the proposed Centel Cellular Tower on Rio Road.
It is my determination that the tower as proposed poses no
operational problems for the airport. The height of the proposed
tower is below the approach and imaginary surfaces that surround
the airport.
As I mentioned, the location of the tower is in the route
utilized by the UVA medical helicopter. I spoke with their chief
pilot about this matter and he is not in favor of locating a 265
ft. tower in that area. Given the marginal weather conditions
that they operate I can understand his concern.
Please call if you need additional information.
Best Regards,
Mike Boggs
Ji Director of Aviation
cc: Mr. John Horne
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority
201 Bowen Loop • Charlottesville,VA 22901 • (804)973-8341
Centel Cellular Company
O'Hare Plaza CL1V rLL
8725 Higgins Road
Chicago,
Chicago,,ILIL 60631
Telephone 312 399 2644
July 7, 1988
Mr. M. E. Gibson, Jr.
Smith, Taggart, Gibson & Albro
105-109 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Dick: AIRBORNE EXPRESS
Enclosed is a copy of the Rio Road 150 ' monopole engineering
drawing. Additional construction permit and license information
should have been forwarded to your office by a local Central
Telephone Company representative.
These documents should effectively identify the time of construction
of the tower within a few months.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please
co tact me at 312-399-2815.
9
ester W. Buczek
S Cellular Engineer
B/jw
Enclosure
cc: R. P. Schroeder/Rio Road File
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AI,B� Urt -��-- 4APPLICATION FOR: (6-V '79 FILE NUMBER
(check one) 1-1 I
❑ VARIANCE U _� DATE SUBMITTED
❑ SPECIAL USE PERMIT °.' ' 0of -PO—
❑ REZONINGP FEE PAID (see reverse)
❑ ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTITIlr
❑ MOBILE HOME DATE OF PRELIM CONF.
❑ HOME OCCUPATION J I Q.Y-
❑ ACCESSORY TOURIST LODGING STAFF AT PRELIM. CONF.
OWNER (as currently listed in Real Estate)
Name Central Telephone Co. of Virginia Phone (312) 32,- 2644
Address 8725 Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
APPLICANT (if different from owner)
• Name Centel Cellular Phone ( 31 399..2644
Address 8725 Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631
CONTACT PERSON (if different from above)
Name M. E. Gibson, Jr. Phone ( 804)977 - 4455
Address 105-109 E. High Street, Charlottesville . VA 22901
LOCATION: Rio Road near Fashion Square Mall
TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBERS (use reverse if needed)
1. 61 - 129 -(C) - 3. - - -
2. - - - 4. - - -
EXISTING ZONING CO PROFFERED? Yes _ No x Acreage if different 1 3 (-
DESIRED ZONING PROFFERED? Yes _ No _ Acreage if different
EXISTING USE Telephone exchange center and tower
PROPOSED USE Telephone exchange center g, tower-increased tower height
ORDINANCE SECTION(S): 4 . 10 . 31
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Remove existing 150 foot tower and install new
250 foot tower (with 15 foot antenna on top) on subject property.
New tower t.n h'' set. hark fi,,-.+1,, r from Rio Road . New tower to be
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VA-88-46. Central Telephone Company of Virginia (owner) , property
known as tax map 61, parcel 129C, located on the south side of Rt.
)1 ' 631, +/- . 2 miles east of its intersection with Route 29, zoned
CO. The applicant seeks a variance from section 4 . 10. 3 . 2 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance to reduce the setback for a new
tower from the minimum requirement of two-hundred sixty-five (265)
feet to eighty (80) feet.
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needed to provide publ cWcellular phone system. Strict application**
• The foregoing information is complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge. I have read and understand the provisions of the Albemarle County
Zoning Or ' anc licable to this application.
• Signed '• • Sg,.`, Date 7 4I , 198e .
(Owner, Contrac PilrchaerA Agent), gen )
Fee $ Date Paid _/_/_ Received By
Notes:
8, Site Review Date: ---/---/_ PLANNER: Recommendation:
a Planning Commission Date: _/_/_ Action:
H Board of Supervisors Date: _/_/ Action:
C B' � of Zo Appeals Da �&/ Action: (\ rn9.� u ,C e � e . �L9/4'vL \1l4 C_G-Wj eC 1 i
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