HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201100029 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2012-02-08Christopher Perez
From: Christopher Perez
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 10:27 AM
To: 'stephen.waller @gdnsites.com'
Subject: Keswick Tier III Tower - CD2 Comments
Stephen,
As discussed over the phone on Friday Feb 3, 2012 I am providing additional comments for SP201100029. This
email shall serve as the second official comment letter.
1. [ 5.1.40(a)5] Photographs, where possible, or perspective drawings of the facility site and all existing
facilities within two hundred (200) feet of the site, if any, and the area surrounding the site. As
previously commented on and acknowledged by the applicant with the resubmittal sheet for the elan.
This application reauires photo renderinas of the existing tower and photo simulations of the proposed
tower within 200 feet of the site for consideration.
2. [5.1.40 (a)(4d)] Identification of each paint color on the facility, by manufacturer color name and color
number. A paint chip or sample shall be provided for each color. Currently. t�pplication requires a
modification for this reauirement. Either reauest the modification pursuant to the reauirements of
Section 5.1 - Supplementary ReLyulations. or revise the plan to identifv each paint color for the facilitv
and provide the required paint chips.
3. [5.1.40(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan
prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to
assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall specify tree protection
methods and procedures, and identify all existing trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation,
operation and maintenance of the facility. Except for the tree removal expressly authorized by the agent,
the applicant shall not remove existing trees within the lease area or within one hundred (100) feet in all
directions surrounding the lease area of any part of the facility. In addition, the agent may identify
additional trees or lands up to two hundred (200) feet from the lease area to be included in the plan.
Prior to issuance of a building permit the plans shall be revised to provide a tree conservation plan for
the site prepared by a certified arborist. If no trees are _going to be disturbed then a letter or some type of
documentation signed by a certified arborist shall be provided which specifies tree protection methods
and procedures, this letter shall state that no trees will be harmed.
4. [5.1.40(c)(5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in
accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may
be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not
approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an
amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely
affect the visibility of the facility from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable
conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved. Prior to issuance of a building
permit the plans shall be revised to provide a tree conservation plan for the site prepared by a certified
arborist. If no trees are going to be disturbed then a letter or some type of documentation signed by a
certified arborist shall be provided which specifies tree protection methods and procedures, this letter
shall state that no trees will be harmed.
5. In both of the previous SPs of the property the original conditions of approval required that "No existing
trees within two hundred (200) feet of the facility shall be removed." Please include this same statement
on the plan, preferably on sheet C -1.
6. During the review of the revised plan it has been noted that on sheet C -3 the proposed elevation view at
90' (the second depiction of the tower) lists the 3 relocated dualband and 3 new LTE antennas as "Flush
Mounted Antenna Array Attached to Tower Legs ". However for this proposal this is not the case being
alternative mounts are being utilized which deviates from the Flush Mounting style. To avoid confusion
please revise the depiction's note appropriately.
7. During the review of the revised plan it has been noted that on sheet C -1 the adjacent property Tax Map
94 -39 which is split zoned RA and C -1 is labeled as 94 -41A1 and only listed as RA zoning. Please
revise the depiction appropriately.
8. To better assess the alternative options for this collocation please answer the following questions: What
are the alternative options for installing these additional 3 antennas on this existing tower? Can the 3
antennas be located somewhere else on the antenna in a new array which meets the 12" flush mounting
requirement? If not, is the only other alternative to increase the height of the existing tower to install
these 3 new antennas?
All other initial comments have been addressed. A resubmittal fee is not required for the above changes.
To expedite the process please send the revisions via PDF/ email. Per your request this application has
been scheduled for the February 28th PC meeting, please have the revisions to me no later than February
15, 2012 for use in the staff report.
If you have any questions please call me at 434.296.5832 ext. 3443.
Christopher P. Perez I Senior Planner
Department of Community Development I County of Albemarle, Virginia
401 McIntire Road I Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext. 3443
From: Stephen Waller [ma i Ito: stephen.waller(a cidnsites.com]
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 5:31 PM
To: Christopher Perez
Subject: FW: Keswick Tier III Tower Comments
Chris,
Please see the attached revisions to the drawings that we just spoke about.
Thanks,
Stephen
Stephen Waller, AICP
Planner / Site Development Consultant
GDNsites
(434)825 -0617 - Phone
(757)282-5811 - Fax
stephen.waller@gdnsites.com