HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA199900009 Review Comments 1999-05-03 Staff Report: VA 99-Os Page 5 May 11, 1999
Jan Sprinkle
From: Bill Fritz
Sent: Monday, May 03, 1999 9:40 AM
To: Jan Sprinkle
Subject: CFW Variances
You have asked for information regarding the wireless siting policy of the Board of Supervisors
and Planning Commission. As you are aware the County is currently in the process of adopting a
Wireless Telecommunications Policy. While this policy has not yet been adopted I can provide
you with some information which is based on the actions for approval and denial of applications
for wireless facilities.
The approach of CFW has been generally endorsed by the County. The approach used by CFW
has been to use wooden poles that allow the antenna to extend just above the treeline (7 to 10
feet). This approach does require more facilities than would be required by the use of
conventional towers. In several requests (including those currently under review by the BZA) a
waiver has been required to allow the facility to be closer to the property line (or right-of-way)
than the height of the structure. Even if the BZA grants a variance the Planning Commission
will have to consider the waiver request. This will allow the Commission to determine if the
facilities are in keeping with the County's efforts at facility siting.
As a status update on the requests under review you should be aware that the Planning
Commission has recommended approval of the special use permits. However, the Commission
has not acted on the setback waiver request. The Commission felt it was appropriate to wait for
BZA action before taking action on the waiver request.
I hope that this information is helpful if you need anything else let me know
William D. Fritz, AICP
Senior Planner
804-296-5823 ext. 3385
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