HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB201400055 Staff Report 2014-04-23ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT
Project # /Name
ARB- 2014 -55: Royal Orchard Wireless Facility
Review Type
Preliminary Review of a Site Development Plan
Parcel Identification
05300000000200
Location
Approximately 185' north of I64, approximately 1800' east of the Nelson County line
Zoned
Rural Areas (RA), Entrance Corridor (EC)
Owner /Applicant
Royal Orchard Land Corp.Nelocitel, Inc., (Cheryl L. Taylor)
Magisterial District
White Hall
Proposal
To install a 68' tall steel monopole with associated equipment.
Context
The site is located in a densely wooded rural area.
ARB Meeting Date
June 23, 2014
Staff Contact
Margaret Maliszewski
HISTORY: The ARB has reviewed no previous proposals for this site.
PROJECT DETAILS
• The proposed monopole location is approximately 185' north of the property line along I64. The property line is approximately the same distance
from the paved road.
• The reference tree is a 24" Chestnut Oak with a height of 69.8'AGL.
• The proposed monopole is a 68' tall steel pole, with base at 1673.2' AMSL, and top at 1741.2' AMSL.
• 1 array of 3 flush - mounted panel antennas is proposed. The antennas measure approximately 73" tall x 12" wide x 7.1" deep.
• 6 TMAs (tower mounted amplifiers) are to be installed below the antenna array. The TMAs are smaller than the antennas.
• An existing gravel road is to be repaired and improved to provide access to the 60' x 60' lease area.
• The lease area is to be enclosed with chain link fence.
• Pole, antennas, cables and ground 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
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The following should be screened to
The ground equipment is not expected to be visible from the EC. The
None.
eliminate visibility from the Entrance
wooded area between the equipment and the road, and the elevation of
EC that the balloon was visible and
Corridor street: e. Mechanical equipment
the site above the EC, both help eliminate visibility.
the consistent wooded backdrop, the
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 pattern
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The relationship of buildings
A balloon test was conducted for this proposal on May 9, 2014. The
Given the limited distance along the
and other structures to the
weather was clear. Route 250 and I64 were traveled to determine
EC that the balloon was visible and
Entrance Corridor street and to
visibility. See Attachment A for a vicinity map. The balloon was
the consistent wooded backdrop, the
other development within the
visible from a vantage point in front of the property, for only a few
proposed location of the facility is
corridor should be as follows:
seconds (approximately 50' driving at the posted speed), when
expected to sufficiently minimize the
f. The placement of structures
traveling eastbound on I64. From this vantage point the balloon was
visibility of the monopole such that
on the site should respect
approximately 150 yards away. When the balloon was visible, it
no impact on the Entrance Corridor is
existing views and vistas on and
was viewed with a wooded mountain backdrop.
anticipated.
around the site.
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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
4/17/2014
SP -1
Survey
4/17/2014
A -0
Site Plan
4/17/2014
A -OA
Area Plan
4/17/2014
A -1
Compound Plan
4/17/2014
A -2
Tree Height Diagram
4/17/2014
A -3
Shelter Details
4/17/2014
A -4
Details
4/17/2014
A -5
Details
4/17/2014
E &S -1
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
4/17/2014
E &S -2
Erosion & Sediment Control Plan
4/17/2014
E &S -3
Erosion & Sediment Control Details
4/17/2014
E &S -4
Erosion & Sediment Control Notes
4/17/2014
ATTACHMENT A: Royal Orchard vicinity map