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Home My WebLink AboutARB201400032 Staff Report 2014-03-13ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT Project # /Name ARB- 2014 -32: Moyer (Cingular Wireless) Tier 2 Review Type Preliminary Review of a Site Development Plan Parcel Identification 092000000056133 Location 1875 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, on the south side of Rt. 53 across from Gobblers Ridge Zoned Rural Areas (RA), Entrance Corridor (EC) Owner /Applicant Le Roy & Helen I Moyer/NBC LLC (Chip Yeager) Magisterial District Scottsville Proposal To replace an existing 80' tall wooden monopole with a new 100' tall steel monopole. Context This monopole site is located on the south side of Route 53, approximately 70' from the northern property line and EC right -of -way. The site is elevated above the EC. An existing driveway to the site is located to the north of the existing lease area. A power line runs parallel to the EC in a cleared area about 20' south of the right -of -way. Residences are located along Route 53, set back from the road, and the EC is a narrow corridor in this area. Much of the EC frontage is wooded along this stretch of road, but some parcels have been cleared, with no screening between the road and the residences. ARB Meeting Date April 21, 2014 Staff Contact Margaret Maliszewski HISTORY ARB- 2000 -12 -BP Dec. 1, 2000 Certificate of Appropriateness issued for a 74' wood monopole with associated equipment. ARB- 2003 -79 June 23, 2003 Certificate of Appropriateness issued for replacement antennas and equipment at site approved in 2000. ARB- 2004 -60 July 29, 2004 Certificate of Appropriateness issued for an 80' wood monopole and associated equipment. ARB- 2011 -103 October 14, 2011 Staff recommended no objection to an application for an SP to extend the height of the tower and to install additional antennas. ARB- 2014 -32 Feb. 24, 2014 A balloon test was held for the current proposal. f9 :11131DIONa101W.1I W1 • Proposed monopole location is approximately 70' south of the property line along Rt. 53, and approximately 10' north of the existing tower that is to be replaced. • Reference tree is a 18" Oak with a height of 91.5'AGL. • Proposed monopole is a 99' 2" tall steel pole, with base at 449.73' AMSL, and top at 548.9' AMSL. • 1 array of 3 flush - mounted panel antennas is proposed. The antennas measure approximately 72.7" tall x 11.9" wide x 7.1" deep. • Pole, antennas and base station equipment are to be painted SW 6090 java brown. ANALYSIS FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE GROUND EQUIPMENT AND BASE STATION A Certificate of Appropriateness from the ARB is required for the base equipment portion of a proposed telecommunications facility in the Entrance Corridors. The ARB may impose conditions on the Certificate of Appropriateness, based on the EC Guidelines, and consistent with Section 5.1.40 of the Zoning Ordinance. Ref Guideline Issue Recommendations Accessory structures and equipment 17 The following should be screened to The existing ground equipment is not visible from the EC. The wooded None. eliminate visibility from the Entrance area between the equipment and road, and the elevation of the site above Corridor street: e. Mechanical equipment the EC, both help limit visibility. A new equipment cabinet is proposed with this application. It would be located behind an existing cabinet, as viewed from the EC, so its visibility is expected to be less than the existing. ANALYSIS REGARDING VISIBILITY OF THE MONOPOLE The ARB may act in an advisory capacity to the Agent as to whether the facility is being sited to minimize its visibility. Ref Guideline Issue Recommendations Development paftern 33 The relationship of buildings A balloon test was conducted for this proposal on Feb. 24, 2014. The Given the limited distance and other structures to the weather was extremely windy. Route 53 was traveled to determine visibility, along the EC that the balloon Entrance Corridor street and to focusing on the stretch from Cottage Lane (across from Wentworth Farm) to was visible, the proposed other development within the Marchia Lane (just beyond Wells Ct.). See Attachment A for a vicinity map. location of the facility is corridor should be as follows: 1. The balloon was visible from the north side of Rt. 53, just north of expected to sufficiently £ The placement of structures the site. In the windy conditions, it was visible through the trees. If minimize the visibility of the on the site should respect the balloon was flying straight, it might have been visible above the monopole such that no existing views and vistas on and trees. This visibility would not have been for an extended time. The significant negative impact around the site. narrow width of the road and the trees on the sides of the road limit on the Entrance Corridor is distant views in this area. anticipated. 2. The balloon was visible through the trees directly across from the site, but it would not likely be noticed by most travelers on the road. 3. The balloon was visible for approximately 500' along Rt. 53, traveling northwest, from #2049 to #2001 Thomas Jefferson Parkway. Trees do not line the road along this stretch of Rt. 53; therefore, a more expansive and distant view is available. From this stretch of road, the balloon was approximately 1600' — 2000' away. The balloon had no wooded backdrop and appeared to rise a considerable distance above the nearby trees. A view of Mont Alto was available in the distance, beyond the balloon. This visibility is expected to be somewhat reduced in the summer months when leaves are on the trees. UOU lU I M &O a R XXI]U Q% I Biel13WHOM Regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ground equipment and base station: Because the proposed facility is consistent with all applicable guidelines, staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as proposed. Regarding visibility of the monopole: Staff recommends that the ARB forward the following recommendation to the Agent: The ARB finds that the proposed location of the facility will sufficiently minimize the visibility of the monopole from the Entrance Corridor. TABLE A This report is based on the following submittal items: Sheet # Name Revision Date T -1 -Drawing Title Sheet 12/30/13 Z -1 Site Plan 12/30/13 C -1 Compound Plan & Elevation 12/30/13 C -2 Area Topo Map 12/30/13 C -3 Tree Inventory 12/30/13 C -4 Tree Elevations 12/30/13 - Photos and location map 12/30/13 ATTACHMENT A M P. mr M.Pi" ran w 0oannca»a�r w w, r� me oa m rsaems x. -., :.c 2 -43 91.34 93.236 93 -15 Legend -42 '93.23C f �aa .ww,aoaman�wroacn��awgo,ai 92.15A� --F• :3 9 �•35C 92 301 q 92 35 92-46 _ y 4V 93 -23 2 -55 C ;92 =36 2 -556i -5562 2 -5563 g 16 92 -36E 0 9�3 �S 92 -37A. 93 -24B pk p m TM: 92 92 -56B s4 TM: 53 93.25 5256,1 53�� > ( 93 -266 `1 l � � (93-32 g'5- 92-58 93-38 93 -3i 92 -55E 93-35 93 -358 ? ;y 593 ft w � CfISYHb 92 -55G c g. ma s- 92-56H 93�,39A � us+wasssea. M P. mr M.Pi" ran w 0oannca»a�r w w, r� me oa m rsaems x. -., :.c