HomeMy WebLinkAboutSE202200063 Correspondence 2022-11-01 (4)SITES UNLIMITED, INC.
2004 SNEAD AVE.
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VIRGINIA 23834
804-520-8726
edasilva@sitesul.com
October 31, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (GREENBRIAR PARK) 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.a(12): "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 requested and a justification 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, comments or concerns, or will require any additional information for the
review and approval of this request.
Sincerely,
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Emily da Silva
Agent, Sites Unlimited Inc.
804-852-8089
edasilva@sitesul.com