HomeMy WebLinkAboutSE202200026 Correspondence 2022-05-04 (3)GDl1 %$f"'
March 15�', 2022
TO: County of Albemarle - Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North
Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Verizon / Moores Creek (Canody Property) Tier II Personal Wireless Service Facility
Special Exception Request for Size
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is being submitted pursuant to Section 5.1.40.a(12) as a request for approval of a
Special Exception to modify Section 5.1.40.b(2)(b) - Size in order to allow one model of
Verizon's proposed antennas to be installed larger than 1400 Square Inches.
Please find information supporting Verizon's request in the sections provided below:
Section 5.1.40.012): "Special Exception. If the proposed facility does not comply with any
provision of section 5.1.40, the applicant shall request a special exception in writing as part
of the application. The request shall identify which regulation in section 5.1.40 for the
special exception is reauested and a iustilication for the special exception."
Verizon will address the requests and justifications for required Special Exceptions below
Request to modify Section 5.1.40.b(2)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance: "Size. Each antenna
proposed under the pending application shall not exceed the size shown on the application,
which size shall not exceed one thousand four hundred (1400) square inches" The proposed
Commscope Antenna Model number NNH4-SS-65C-R3BT8 (95.98"x19.606"x7.75" = 1881
Square inches) is a multi -frequency antenna that will allow Verizon to broadcast over several
FCC licensed frequencies. Approval of the proposed Special Exception will allow Verizon to
better serve the surrounding areas by placing those frequencies at the same radiation center. The
proposed antenna only represents a 33% increase over the allowable limit, and therefore will not
greatly increase any perceived visual impacts due to the increased size of antenna. Therefore, the
requested Special Exception for the proposed size increase should be consistent with the criteria
that are necessary for modification or waiving the requirements of Section 5.1.40.b(2)(b).
Please not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience if you should have any questions,
513 Stewart Street
Suite E
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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comments or concerns, or will require any additional information for the review and approval of
this request.
Sincerely,
Nathan Holland
Senior Site Development Manager
GDN Sites —Consultant to Verizon Wireless
Phone: 757-305-8
513 Stewart Street
Suite E
Charlottesville, VA 22902