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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201100081 Staff Report 2012-02-07ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF REPORT SUMMARY Project Name: SDP2011-081 Shifflett/ Verizon Staff: Brent Nelson, Planner Wireless- Tier II PWSF Planning Commission Public Hearing: Board of Supervisors Hearing: February 7, 2012 N/A Owners: Vernon L. or C. Jackie Shifflett Applicant: Stephen Waller- GDN Sites; Verizon Wireless C/O Lori Schweller- LeClair Ryan Acreage: 1.71 Acres Rezone from: Not applicable (Lease Area: 400 square feet) Special Use Permit for: Not applicable TMP: Tax Map 87, Parcel 7A By -right use: VR, Village Residential Location: 3456 Monocan Trail Road Magisterial District: Samuel Miller Proffers/Conditions: No Requested # of Dwelling Units/Lots: N/A DA - RA - X Proposal: To extend an existing wooden monopole Comp. Plan Designation: Rural to allow for the attachment of a second vertical array Area in Rural Area 3 with three new flush -mount antennas above the existing antennas. Proposed height of the monopole, with the 8.5 foot extension, will be 94.2 feet, approximately 8.2 feet above the top of the reference tree. Character of Property: Both open and wooded Use of Surrounding Properties: areas with an existing monopole and associated Single-family Residential ground equipment at the edge of the wooded area, in an unfenced lease area. Another PWSF is located in close proximity to the northeast. Factors Favorable: The proposed extension is on Factors Unfavorable: none an existing facility and will not have any negative identified visual impact to adjacent properties and roadways. Recommendation: Section 5.1.40 Personal Wireless Facility- Tier II. Staff recommends approval at the height 8.2 feet above the reference tree. STAFF CONTACT: Brent Nelson, Planner PLANNING COMMISSION: February 7, 2012 AGENDA TITLE: SDP2011-081: Shifflett Property - Verizon Wireless Tier II Personal Wireless Service Facility PROPERTY OWNER: Vernon L. or C. Jackie Shifflett APPLICANT: Verizon Wireless PROPOSAL: Request for approval of an extension of the existing wood monopole to support the attachment of a second vertical array with three flush -mount antennas above the existing antennas [Attachment A]. The existing monopole, approved under SDP 2005-9, is 83.75 feet tall, 2.25 feet below the top of the reference tree. The total height of the monopole, including the extension, will be 94.2 feet, approximately 8.2 feet above the top of the reference tree. This application is being made in accordance with Section 10.2.1 (22) of the Zoning Ordinance, allowing for Tier II wireless facilities by -right in the Rural Areas. The facility is located on a 1.71 acre parcel, described as Tax Map 87, Parcel 7A, zoned VR and located in the Samuel Miller Magisterial District [Attachment B]. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan designates this property as Rural Areas in Rural Area 3. CHARACTER OF THE AREA: The lease area, with the existing monopole and associated ground equipment, is located on the edge of a heavily wooded area in a rural setting of large lot, single family dwellings and farms. STAFF COMMENT: Section 3.1 provides the following definitions that are relevant to this proposal: Tier II personal wireless service facility: A personal wireless service facility that is a treetop facility not located within an avoidance area. Treetop facility: A personal wireless service facility consisting of a self-supporting monopole having a single shaft of wood, metal or concrete no more than ten (10) feet taller than the crown of the tallest tree within twenty-five (25) feet of the monopole, measured above sea level (ASL), and includes associated antennas, mounting structures, an equipment cabinet and other essential personal wireless service equipment. Avoidance area: An area having significant resources where the siting of personal wireless service facilities could result in adverse impacts as follows: (i) any ridge area where a personal wireless service facility would be skylighted; (ii) a parcel within an agricultural and forestal district; (iii) a parcel within a historic district; (iv) any location in which the proposed personal wireless service facility and three (3) or more existing or approved personal wireless service facilities would be within an area comprised of a circle centered anywhere on the ground having N a radius of two hundred (200) feet; or (v) any location within two hundred (200) feet of any state scenic highway or by -way. Section 5.1.40(d), "Tier II facilities" states: "Each Tier II facility may be established upon commission approval of an application satisfying the requirements of subsection 5.1.40(a) and demonstrating that the facility will be installed and operated in compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter, criteria (1) through (8) below, and satisfying all conditions of the architectural review board. The commission shall act on each application within the time periods established in section 32.4.2.6. The commission shall approve each application, without conditions, once it determines that all of these requirements have been satisfied. If the commission denies an application, it shall identify which requirements were not satisfied and inform the applicant what needs to be done to satisfy each requirement. " The applicant has submitted an application that satisfies the requirements set forth in Section 5.1.40(a) and has performed a balloon test at the location of the proposed facility [Attachment D]. Section 5.1.40(d)(1): The facility shall comply with subsection 5.1.40(b) and subsection 5.1.40(c) (2) through (9). Staff has determined that the proposed extension of the existing wood monopole supporting a second vertical array with three flush -mount antennas complies with all of the exemptions of Section 5.1.40(b) and the proposed equipment meets all relevant design, mounting and size criteria set forth in Section 5.1.40(c)(2) and (3). The remainder of subsection (c) provides requirements that are subject to enforcement if the facility is approved. Section 5.1.40(d)(2): The site shall provide adequate opportunities for screening and the facility shall be sited to minimize its visibility from adjacent parcels and streets, regardless of their distance from the facility. If the facility would be visible from a state scenic river or a national park or national forest, regardless of whether the site is adjacent thereto, the facility also shall be sited to minimize its visibility from such river, park or forest. If the facility would be located on lands subject to a conservation easement or an open space easement, the facility shall be sited to so that it is not visible from any resources specifically identified for protection in the deed of easement. The proposed extension will increase the total height of the structure from 85.75 feet to 94.2 feet, approximately 8.2 feet above the top of the reference tree. A balloon test was conducted on December 22, 2011. Staff observed a test balloon that was floated at the approximate height of the modified facility. Staff traveled nearby roads to determine the visual impact on other properties in the area. Staff noted that the existing ground equipment was not visible from any of the locations traveled. The balloon was only visible along portions of Route 29. Traveling southbound on Route 29, the balloon was not visible north of the site due to the topography and existing trees. It was only visible when staff was directly opposite the site. Traveling northbound, the balloon was visible, at intermittent intervals, starting at a distance approximately 1000' south of the intersection with Plank Road, (St. Rte 692) until a point directly opposite the site. When visible, the trees around the balloon provided a backdrop 3 with the visual impact sufficiently mitigated. The additional pole height and antennas are not expected to have a negative impact on adjacent properties and the ground equipment is not expected to be visible. Section 5.1.40(d)(3): The facility shall not adversely impact resources identified in the county's open space plan. Staff's analysis of this request addresses the concern for the possible loss of aesthetic or historic resources. The proposed lease area is not delineated as a significant resource on the Open Space and Critical Resources Plan [Attachment E]. Staff believes there is no significant loss of resources related to the proposed modifications to the existing facility. The proposed monopole extension and supporting ground equipment will be within the existing facility compound. No trees will need to be removed in order to install the new antennas and ground equipment. Section 5.1.40(d)(4): The facility shall not be located so that it and three (3) or more existing or approved personal wireless service facilities would be within an area comprised of a circle centered anywhere on the ground having a radius of two hundred (200) feet. There is only one other personal wireless service facility located within an area comprised of a circle centered anywhere on the ground having a radius of two hundred (200) feet. That facility is located approximately 23 feet northeast of the facility under consideration. Section 5.1.40(d)(6): The top of the monopole, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not exceed the height approved by the commission. The approved height shall not be more than seven (7) feet taller than the tallest tree within twenty-five (25) feet of the monopole, and shall include any base, foundation or grading that raises the pole above the pre-existing natural ground elevation; provided that the height approved by the commission may be up to ten (10) feet taller than the tallest tree if the owner of the facility demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commission that there is not a material difference in the visibility of the monopole at the proposed height, rather than at a height seven (7) feet taller than the tallest tree; and there is not a material difference in adverse impacts to resources identified in the county's open space plan caused by the monopole at the proposed height, rather than at a height seven (7) feet taller than the tallest tree. The applicant may appeal the commissioner's denial of a modification to the board of supervisors as provided in subsection 5.1.40(d)(12). The height of the monopole extension with antennas will be 907.2 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). The existing monopole has a height of 898.75 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). The height of the reference tree is 899 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). The monopole extension with antennas will be 8.2 feet above the height of the reference tree. The extension is proposed to stay within the requirements of this section. Section 5.1.40(d)(7): Each wood monopole shall be a dark brown natural wood color; each metal or concrete monopole shall be painted a brown wood color to blend into the surrounding trees. The antennas, supporting brackets, and all other equipment attached to the monopole shall be a color that closely matches that of the monopole. The ground equipment, the ground equipment cabinet, and the concrete pad shall also be a color that closely matches that of the monopole, provided that the ground equipment and the concrete pad need not be of such a color if they are enclosed within or behind an approved structure, fagade or fencing that: (i) is a color that closely matches that of the monopole; (ii) is consistent with the character of the area; and (iii) makes the ground equipment and concrete pad invisible at any time of year from any other parcel or a public or private street. The new antennas, all associated cables, and ground equipment shall be painted Sherwin Williams (6090) Java Brown to match the existing facility. Section 5.1.40(d)(8): Each wood monopole shall be constructed so that all cables, wiring and similar attachments that run vertically from the ground equipment to the antennas are placed on the pole to face the interior of the property and away from public view, as determined by the agent. Metal monopoles shall be constructed so that vertical cables, wiring and similar attachments are contained within the monopole's structure. A note on the site plan indicates that vertical cables, wiring and similar attachments on the outside of the pole shall be placed to face the interior of the property, away from public view. Section 704(a)(7)(b)(I)(II) of The Telecommunications Act of 1996: The regulation of the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless facilities by any state or local government or instrumentality thereof shall not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services. In order to operate this facility, the applicant is required to comply with the FCC guidelines for radio frequency emissions that are intended to protect the public health and safety. Neither the Comprehensive Plan nor the Zoning Ordinance prohibits the provision of personal wireless services. However, both do implement specific policies and regulations for the sighting and design of wireless facilities. In its current state, the existing facilities and their mounting structure all offer adequate support for providing personal wireless communication services. The applicant has not provided any additional information regarding the availability, or absence of alternative sites that could serve the same areas that would be covered with the proposed antenna additions at this site. Therefore, staff does not believe that the denial of this application would have the effect of prohibiting or restricting the provision of personal wireless services. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed extension of the existing monopole with antennas, and associated ground equipment, based upon the findings in the staff report. ATTACHMENTS: A. Site Plan B. Vicinity Map C. Application Justification Letter D. Balloon test photos E. 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Z� 7 1 8 DESCRIPTION REVIEW SET APPLICATION SET REVISED APPLICATION SET REVISED APPLICATION SET BY SPP SPP SPP JYY DATE 08/26/11 09/12/11 10/20/11 01/04/12 SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL SPP 05/25/11 REVISED SHEET C-4 SPP 06/24/11 ZB�REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL SPP 07/15/11 4 REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL SPP 07/22/11 CONSULTING TEAM ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING: CLARK NEXSEN (804) 514-6567 133 1L STREET NW, SUITE 600 (804) 321-0398 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 CML PROJECT MANAGER: STUART PATTERSON, PE TELEPHONE: (202) 461-3287 FAX NUMBER: (202) 461-3266 SURVEY: ALBEMARLE COUNTY CAUSEWAY CONSULTANTS, P.C. UPGRADE P.O. BOX 15039 WOOD POLE CHESAPEAKE, VA 23328-5039 85'-9" CONTACT: EDDIE T. WHITE, LS TELEPHONE: (757) 482-0474 FAX NUMBER: (757) 482-9870 SOIL ENGINEER: NONE GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATES: LATITUDE: 37' 57' 43.5' N LONGITUDE: 78. 39' 221' W ELEVATION: 813.0' SITE INFORMATION: PROPERTY OWNER: CROSSROADS SITE VERNON SHIFFLETT 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 APPLICANT INFORMATION: VERIZON WIRELESS 1831 RADY COURT RICHMOND, VA 23222 CONTACT: DAVID WADSWORTH TELEPHONE: (804) 514-6567 FAX NUMBER: (804) 321-0398 PROJECT DATA: CML ZONING VR, EC TAX MAP# 87-7A ACREAGE 3.038 JURISDICTION ALBEMARLE COUNTY SITE TYPE UPGRADE EXISTING TOWER TYPE WOOD POLE EXISTING TOWER HEIGHT 85'-9" EXISTING LEASE AREA 20' X 20' AREA OF LAND DISTURBANCE 0 SF ADA COMPLIANCE: FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. SITE WILL NOT BE SERVED BY CITY SEWER OR WATER. INDEX OF DRAWINGS Sheet Number Sheet Title GENERAL REVIEW: G-1 COVER SHEET CML COMM. NO. C-1 SITE PLAN C-2 TREE INVENTORY C-3 ELEVATION VIEW C-4 ENLARGED SITE PLAN SHEET TOTAL: 5 rchitecture & Engineering 1331 L STREET, NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 202.461.3260 FAX 202461.3266 WWW.CLARKNEXSEN.COM veri n wireless 1831 RADY COURT RICHMOND, VA 23222 OF .00 JUSTIN Y, YOON Lic. No. 42897 ONAL SITE INFO.: CROSSROADS SITE LTE (4G) UPGRADE 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 DESIGN: CCY DRAWN: KAW REVIEW: SPP TTV DATE: 03/02/11 COMM. NO. 3036.FF SUBMITTALS SYM. DESCPPIION DATE Di ITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 5/25/11 REVISED SHEET C-4 6/24/11 Q REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 7/15/11 REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 7/22/11 Qs REVIEW SEr 8/26/11 PUCATION SET 9/12/11 Qi REVISED APPUCATIDN SET 10/20/11 Q REVISED APPUCATION SET SHWr NAME COVER SHEET �� G-1 � 3 0 m 0 0 LEGEND ABBREVIATIONS SURVEYOR'S NOTES MONO IF CWLDTTE & WLLM SHaTON ® AT 1. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY PERFORMED BY CAUSEWAY rchitecture & Engineering T.,ta 87-7E EXISTING NEW 4 DIAMETER CONSULTANTS, P.C. P. 0. BOX 15039. 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APRON 5" FOR 24" X 36" PLOT - 1" = 40' 0 20' 40' 80' FOR 11" X 17" PLOT - 1" = 80' U.S. ROUTE 29 SHEET NO.: C-1 J4 " POPLAR 30 " POPLAR (#84)O (1186) 0 32 ' P PLAR 800 J0" POPLAR ------�__ O(#72) I -- 24 " POPLAR (#70) 15" 0 (#82) 15" LOCUST 15" POPLAR (#68) 0 (i90) 18" LOCUST 15" POPLA (DEAD (#62) (#94) 0 8 ' PO AR I � #92) O^00/0(0 0 0/3" POPLA (#66) 12 " POPLAR 20 " POPLAR 22" P (i60) (190) (#88) 6 " POPLAR (#54) 18" POPLAR 'OPLAR 20" OAK o (#64) (DEAD)(#48) 12 " POPLAR 18" POPLAR 46) (#42) 8" PARADISE 8" POPLAR 3O) P F> __-- ro(F) - \— 6" POPLAR 12" LOCUST „OAK - �)-------------- (DEAD)(#00) 100) 15" P R I FA EXISTING (128) 1 I GRAVEL 4 " O K(#38) O ° O 24 " PO LAR \ U� (1123) 1( LOCUST N(F) 0 (#66) 2 30" POPLAR6" P RAD E EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS ( 2 (#36) O 85'-9" WOOD POLE BASE ELEV = 813' AMSL 3" LOCUST (#34) S" LOCUST (#32) TOP ELEV. = 896.75" AMSL ��/j`� RADISE O (# 7 18" POPLAR (�) o TREE INVENTORY TABLE NUMBER CALIPER SPECIES CANOPY HEIGHT AGL HEIGHT NUMBER CALIPER SPECIES CANOPY HEIGHT AGL HEIGHT 5 18" POPLAR 859'± AMSL 57'± 52 8" POPLAR 892'± AMSL 67'± 7 10" LOCUST 863'± AMSL 59'± 54 6" POPLAR 892'± AMSL 68'± 11 18" POPLAR 883'± AMSL 75'± 56 8" POPLAR 873'± AMSL 49'± 13 6" PARADISE 863'± AMSL 49'± 58 6" POPLAR 852'± AMSL 30'± 15 4" PARADISE 841'± AMSL 28'± 60 12" POPLAR 910'± AMSL 84'± 17 6" PARADISE 863'± AMSL 50'± 62 18" LDCa j 891'± AMSL 63'± 19 4" PARADISE 843'± AMSL 30'± 64 18" POPLAR 926'± AMSL 99'± 21 6" PARADISE 859'± AMSL 46'± 66 18" POPLAR 914'± AMSL 84'± 23 2-C POPLAR 897± AMSL 88'± 68 15" LOCUST 886'± AMSL 52'± 25 10" LOCUST 877'± AMSL 67'± 70 24" POPLAR 950'± AMSL 113'± 2$ j-57 POPLAR 899'± AMSL ma 72 30" POPLAR 964'± AMSL 127'± 30 6" POPLAR 844'± AMSL 32'± 80 32" POPLAR 940'± AMSL 99'± 32 8" LOCUST 844'± AMSL 43'± 82 15" POPLAR 901'± AMSL 67'± 34 8" LOCUST 846'± AMSL 45'± 84 34" POPLAR 940'± AMSL 97'± 36 30" POPLAR 877'± AMSL 76'± B6 30" POPLAR 916'± AMSL 76'± 38 4" OAK 885'± AMSL 66'± 88 22" POPLAR 912'± AMSL 66'± 40 8" OAK (DEAD) 850'± AMSL 30'± 90 20" POPLAR 907'± AMSL 83'± 42 18" POPLAR 912'± AMSL 88'± 92 8" POPLAR 874'± AMSL 51'± 44 12" POPLAR 889'± AMSL 69'± 94 15" POPLAR 881'± AMSL 56'± 46 12" POPLAR 885'± AMSL 64'± 96 15" POPLAR 891'± AMSL 64'± 48 20" OAK (DEAD 856'± AMSL 35'1 98 8" PARADISE 863'± AMSL 27'± 50 18" POPLAR 901'± AMSL 84'± 100 12"L(CUS 872'± AMSL 68'± 12 POPLAR NOTE: UNDERLINED TREE HEIGHTS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED BY A THIRD PARTY TOWER CLIMB NOTES 1. TREE INVENTORY PREPARED BY CAUSEWAY CONSULTANTS, P.C. IN MAY 2011. ® CONSTRUCTION NOTES 1. VERIZON WIRELESS MONOPOLE TOWER. SEE ELEVATION VIEW, SHEET C-3. \ \ a LEASE NOTES GRAPHIC SCALE(S) \ 1. EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS 20' ACCESS/UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 24" X 36" PLOT - 1" = 10' 0 5' 10' 20' = 2. EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS 20' X 20' LEASE AREA FOR 11" X 17" PLOT - 1" 20' \ /0 LOCUST (#7) \ \ .rchitecture & Engineering 1331 L STREET, NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 202461.3260 FAX 202461.3266 W W W.CLARKNEXSEN.COM veri n wireless 1831 RADY COURT RICHMOND, VA 23222 Ir�PtiT H 0F � �JUSTIN Y, YOON � Lie. No. 42897 1 SETS INFO.: CROSSROADS SITE LTE (4G) UPGRADE 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 DESIGN; CCY EXISTING IVTELOS 91 _1 WOOD POLE ]I (#44) BASE ELEV.. = 816' AMSL \ TTV DATE; 03/02/11 TOP ELEV = 907" AMSL ° 61PARADISE SUBMITTALS STM. DESCPPIION I3) I / I / I / Di ITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 5/25/11 I / I / I / 1 -STY FRAME A REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 7/15/11 DWELLING 4 " F�4RADlSE 1 4 " PARADISE( 15 l � NOTES 1. TREE INVENTORY PREPARED BY CAUSEWAY CONSULTANTS, P.C. IN MAY 2011. ® CONSTRUCTION NOTES 1. VERIZON WIRELESS MONOPOLE TOWER. SEE ELEVATION VIEW, SHEET C-3. \ \ a LEASE NOTES GRAPHIC SCALE(S) \ 1. EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS 20' ACCESS/UTILITY EASEMENT FOR 24" X 36" PLOT - 1" = 10' 0 5' 10' 20' = 2. EXISTING VERIZON WIRELESS 20' X 20' LEASE AREA FOR 11" X 17" PLOT - 1" 20' \ /0 LOCUST (#7) \ \ .rchitecture & Engineering 1331 L STREET, NW SUITE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 202461.3260 FAX 202461.3266 W W W.CLARKNEXSEN.COM veri n wireless 1831 RADY COURT RICHMOND, VA 23222 Ir�PtiT H 0F � �JUSTIN Y, YOON � Lie. No. 42897 1 SETS INFO.: CROSSROADS SITE LTE (4G) UPGRADE 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 DESIGN; CCY DRAWN; KAW SEW: SPP TTV DATE; 03/02/11 COMM. NO. 3036.FF SUBMITTALS STM. DESCPPIION DATE Di ITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 5/25/11 REVISED SHEET C-4 6/24/11 A REVISED SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 7/15/11 /s\ REVIEW SEf 8/26/11 PLICATION SET 9/12/11 7 REVISED APPLICATION SET 10/20/11 Q REVISED APPUCAnON SET 1/04/12 SHWr NAME: TREE INVENTORY C-2 I TOP OF TOWER APPURTENANCES (LIGHTNING ROD) ELEVATION = [909.2'] AMSL (96.2'± A.G.L.) TOP OF NEW PANEL ANTENNAS )07.2'1 AMSL (94.2'± A.G.L.) ELEVATION VIEW NO SCALE )N WIRELESS LTE PANEL ANTENNAS ON CLUSTER MOUNT 103.2'] AMSL (90.2'± A.G.L.) 0 RAD TING ANTENNAS [898. iso AMSL (85. 75' KA-80063-4CF PANEL ANTENNAS 96.75'] AMSL (83.75'± A.G.L.) ® RAD B3'-9" WOOD POLE 'STING GRADE © TOWER OIL -VA RON - [81 J O ,' ] AMSL NEW CLUSTEI EXISTING ANTENNAS (TYP OF 3) GENERAL NOTES` rchitecture & Engineering 1. NO COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MATERIAL WILL BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW TOWER. 1331 L STREET, NW 2. TOWER AND ALL OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT TO BE PAINTED SUITE 600 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 SHERWIN WILLIAMS FLAT JAVA BROWN. 3036.FF 202461.3260 FAX 202461.3266 3. ALL VERTICAL COAXIAL CABLES WILL BE STRAPPED FLUSH TO WWW.CLARKNDGEN.COM THE WOOD POLE. 4. LIGHTNING ROD WILL NOT EXCEED 2' ABOVE THE TOWER AND WILL BE 1" IN DIAMETER veri n wireless 5. NO POINT ON THE FACE OF THE ANTENNA SHALL PROJECT MORE THAN 12 INCHES FROM THE FACE OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED 1831 RADY COURT RICHMOND, VA 23222 6. ALL VERTICAL CABLES, WIRING, AND SIMILAR ATTACHMENTS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE POLE SHALL BE PLACED TO FACE THE INTERIOR OF THE PROPERTY, AWAY FROM PUBLIC VIEW oji' j ANTENNA NOTES Y, YOON 1. CLUSTER MOUNT SYSTEM. C -)JUSTIN y 2. FINAL MOUNTING DESIGN MAY VARY SLIGHTLY DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY AND SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER. Lie. No. 42897 3. PROPOSED ANTENNAS - ANTEL BXA-70063/8CF DIMENSIONS - 94.6"(H) X 11.2"(W) X 4.5"(D) �S10NAL 9M INFO.: CROSSROADS SITE NING ROD LTE (4G) UPGRADE LTE ANTENNAS OF 3) IN. THROUGH BOLT (TYP OF 4) r. wnnn vnl c ENLARGED VIEW CLUSTER MOUNT C-3 NOT TO SCALE 3456 MONOCAN TRAIL ROAD NORTH GARDEN, VA 22959 DESIGN: CCY DRAWN: KAW REVIEW: SPP TTV DATE: 03102/11 COMM. NO. 3036.FF SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL 5/25/11 1 z REVISED SHEET C-4 8/24/11 REVISED srrE PLAN SUBMITTAL 1 7/15/11 s REVIEW SEf 8/26/11 e PLICATION SET 9/12/11 7 REVISED APPLICATION SET 10/20/11 REVISED APPLICATION SET I 1/04/1? SFIWT NAPS ELEVATION VIEW —%IWr NO.: C-3 Map is for Display Purposes Only • Aerial Imagery from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Other Sources January 31, 2012 VERIZON WIRELESS: CROSSROADS (SHIFFLETT PROPERTY) EXTENSION OF FORMER ALLTEL MONOPOLE TIER II PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY Project Description: Alltel Communications LLC, trading as Verizon Wireless, respectfully requests approval to allow the extension of an existing wood monopole tower for the attachment of a new set of antennas mounted in a second array. The proposed monopole extension and facility upgrades are part of a larger project to improve Verizon Wireless' existing network of facilities by adding fourth generation ("4G") services to the existing Cellular services that were once operated by Alltel, as well the Personal Communications Services ("PCS") that are already available to residents in most parts of Albemarle County. Verizon Wireless currently owns and operates one of two existing Personal Wireless Service Facilities ("PWSF" or "Facility") on property identified in Albemarle County records as Tax Map 87 / Parcel 7A (the "Property"). The site is located in the Samuel Miller Magisterial District of Albemarle County, off of Monacan Trail Road (US Route 29) approximately 1/3- mile north of the intersection with Plank Road (State Route 692) and it is addressed as 3456 Monacan Trail Road. Verizon Wireless' mounting structure, which was originally owned by Alltel, consists of an approximately 85.75 -foot tall (top of antennas) wooden monopole tower, fitted with existing antennas that do not fully clear the surrounding tree canopy. The existing antenna array is located just below the top of the monopole at a centerline mounting height of approximately 83.75 feet above ground level (AGL), which matches the top of the wood pole and uses three flush -mount brackets and pipes. The proposed 8.5 -foot extension that is proposed will use a "cluster -mount" extension to bring the top of the new antennas to an approximate top height of 94.2 feet AGL, so the new antennas will clear the treetops on the south side of the of the pole, while continuing to have an extensive amount of backdrop on the backside to the west. Both the existing and proposed arrays are necessary for Verizon Wireless to deploy the three different technologies that the company is licensed for in Albemarle County. All proposed antennas and the cluster -mount fixture will be painted Sherwin Williams (#6090) Java Brown to match the dark -brown color and finish of the monopole. Verizon Wireless' proposed new ground equipment, consisting of a LTE transmitting equipment rack and back-up battery cabinet will be painted the same color in order to blend well with the vegetation providing screening from the adjacent home. Combined, these upgrades will provide expanded wireless services to nearby residences in the Crossroads, as well those travelling along Route 29 area of North Garden, south of Red Hill, and other nearby state and local roads in this area. Network Objectives: Verizon Wireless is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide state-of-the-art wireless communications services within Albemarle County, including 4G services that will be delivered through Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless technology (which utilizes the 700 MHz frequency band). Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless Page 1 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) plans to launch new 4G service in Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and surrounding counties during the first quarter of 2012 if zoning approvals can be timely obtained. 4G will offer data upload, download and transmission speeds up to ten times faster than current technologies. It is important to note that, though the services and technologies for PCS (which utilizes the 1900 MHz frequency band) and Cellular (utilizing the 850 MHz frequency band) can be combined within one set of flush -mounted antennas, LTE utilizes a frequency band which is too close to the Cellular band's frequency in the federally government's licensed radio spectrum. This makes it impossible to combine the LTE and Cellular signal transmissions within a single set of flush -mounted antennas without interference between the signals. Therefore, the LTE and Cellular antennas must be physically separated on the monopole, requiring either additional height to achieve adequate vertical separation, or a much wider horizontal distance between the two antennas. In this case, Verizon Wireless is proposing that the antennas be split between two vertically spaced arrays in order to meet the County's preference for flush -mounting. In order to fully integrate all three of these technologies into the network's existing PWSFs, all of Verizon Wireless' existing sites, consisting of former Alltel sites, must be upgraded and modified to accommodate the new antennas and equipment required for these services. After Verizon Wireless merged with Alltel Communications in 2009, the company first evaluated the former Alltel 850 MHz Cellular Service resources and facilities in this market. For this particular Facility, the proposed tower extension and new antennas will provide for the expanded services that include all three of the combined technologies (Cellular combined with PCS and LTE). It is also Verizon Wireless' goal to provide seamless in -building, in -car and on -street coverage and the full range of voice and data services to existing and future customers. In doing so, Verizon Wireless has identified this particular area as one that already has some coverage issues, due to the fact that several trees near the site are as tall, and in some cases even taller, than the monopole at its existing height. Therefore, instead of being able mount below the existing antennas, an extension of this monopole will be necessary so the new antennas can provide the best coverage possible tot the residents of this area. Without the additional height, the new antennas and service they provide will have less of an opportunity to connect with any existing sites and possible future sites in planned for the area. Even with the additional height proposed in this particular application, coverage from this Facility may not be optimal compared with coverage that could be obtained by adding even more height to this monopole to allow the existing antennas to clear the surrounding trees. However, at this time, Verizon Wireless has chosen only to propose an extension in height that is needed to mount the new antennas with the minimum vertical space between antennas. Character of the Area: The Property is zoned Village Residential (VR) and all of the surrounding properties are zoned Village Residential and Rural Areas. The proposed modifications to this PWSF will not substantially impact the rural character of the surrounding area because: (1) the proposed new set of antennas will not extend 10 feet above the reference tree, (2) no trees will need to be removed and (3) there will not be any disturbance beyond the bounds of the area currently leased for this Facility. Verizon Wireless Page 2 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) The PWSF is located in a wooded area approximately 480 feet east of the right-of-way for Monacan Trail Road, at the foot of a mountain. Access is provided from an existing driveway that serves provides access to this Verizon Wireless / Alltel site and another facility owned by nTelos. Verizon Wireless' existing monopole is located approximately 86 feet from the western property line. The area surrounding the existing PWSF is surrounded by several trees that screen the existing monopole from views off of the property when viewed from the north, east and west. Trees that are situated upslope from the site also provide an extensive amount of backdrop to help assist in camouflaging the monopole when viewed from south. Compliance with Tier II Criteria (Section 5.1.40 of the Zoning Ordinance): This facility was originally approved for Alltel with a special use permit prior to the adoption of Section 5.1.40. However, under these current regulations, both the existing PWSF and the extension proposed qualify for approval as a Tier II by -right facility. The County's specific design criteria for Tier II Facilities, as set forth in Section 5.1.40(d), are addressed as follows: • 5.1.40(d)(1) - The facility shall comply with subsection 5.1.40(b) and subsections 5.1.40(c)(2) through (9). ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(b) 0-5): At 86 feet from the southern property line, the existing 85.75 -foot tall monopole is located just within the required 100% setbacks for a PWSF mounting structure. Therefore, Verizon Wireless has negotiated with the owners of that neighboring property to obtain a "fall -zone" easement that overlaps onto Tax Map 87 / Parcel 6. Once it has been fully executed by both Verizon and the adjacent property owners, this easement, will be recorded in the Albemarle County Circuit Court Clerk's office. There are no other property lines or public road rights-of-way located within the monopole's revised fall -zone that will result from this extension. The attached site drawings, antenna and equipment specifications are being provided to demonstrate that the relevant PWSF regulations and site plan requirements, set forth in Section 32 of the zoning ordinance, are being met with this proposal. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(2): The extension of this monopole will not require the installation of guy wires, nor will it be fitted with any whip antennas without any further County approvals. In order to effectively extend above and protect the new antennas, Verizon Wireless must replace the existing grounding system with a new rod that will extend above the newly proposed height, while also complying with the County's size requirements. The facility will only have one low -powered outdoor lighting fixture attached to a short pole and it will only be turned on when service is being performed at the site at night. The light will be adjustable, as required by Verizon Wireless' safety standards, and will satisfy Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations requiring that "each work area and walkway is adequately lighted whenever an employee is present". Maintenance and repairs are most often during events such as extremely bad weather or after tree limbs, ice or other materials have fallen onto equipment. This will help to ensure that technical Verizon Wireless Page 3 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) operations staff can safely move about the facility during the times when maintenance of the site is necessary. Please note that these times are most often during events of extremely bad weather or after tree limbs, ice or other materials have fallen onto equipment. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(3): The proposed antenna configuration must be vertically spaced in two separate arrays one above the other. The proposed extension will hold the second array of panel antennas for the LTE service (identified as Amphenol Antel Model # BXA-70063/8CF (94.6" x 11.2" x 4.5" - approximately 1,060 square inches) to be mounted above the existing antennas. These antennas will be installed using a cluster -mount extension that will allow a certain amount of down -tilting while meeting the County's requirements for flush -mounts (twelve inches maximum between the face of the monopole and the face of the antenna). All antennas and the cluster -mount will be painted Sherwin William Java Brown 6090, a flat paint that will allow the extension to closely match the dark brown color of the monopole and the backdrop trees. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(4 and 5): Installation of the proposed extension and all supporting ground equipment will be kept within the cleared and level area of the existing facility compound. Therefore, the redevelopment of this particular facility will not involve the removal of any trees, or necessitate completion of a conservation plan. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(6): Should the use of the facility be discontinued at anytime in the future, then Verizon and/or its assignee(s) shall be required to remove the facility within 90 days. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(7): Owing to the limited heights allowed for monopoles serving Tier II "Treetop" PWSFs, it is unlikely that any additional carriers could be added to this specific facility. However, if deemed necessary, then Verizon Wireless will submit an annual report updating the user status and equipment inventory of the facility in the required time period. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(8): All work will take place on the existing wooden tower and in an area that is already cleared with enough level area that provides adequate space for the proposed ground equipment. Therefore, no new slopes greater than 2:1 will be created. ♦ Subsection 5.1.40(c)(9): Verizon Wireless is not currently proposing the installation of fencing to surround this existing facility. However, should a future need arise, we reserve the right to install fencing in compliance with this section of the ordinance subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator or any other authorized County staff person. • Section 5.1.40(d)(2) - Extending the existing monopole and installing Verizon Wireless' supporting equipment at this site will not require the removal of any trees. Therefore, the existing wooded area around the site will continue to screen Verizon Wireless' ground equipment and the lower portions of the monopole from adjacent parcels. Additionally, this site will continue to be provided with a substantial amount of backdrop when viewed from points that are farther away from the property. Verizon Wireless Page 4 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) • Section 5.1.40(d)(3) - Verizon Wireless is currently proposing the modification of this existing facility rather than proposing a second monopole which would require the removal of several trees and additional crowding of the land just to accommodate new LTE antennas. Therefore, the proposed 8.5 -foot extension will not impose any additional or significant impacts upon the resources identified in the County's open space plan. • Section 5.1.40(d)(4) - There is only one other PWSF located on the property and it has a monopole that is located approximately 23 feet northeast of Verizon Wireless' monopole. In 2007, prior to the merger with Alltel, Verizon Wireless considered building a new PWSF with a steel monopole and prefabricated shelter on the adjacent parcel to the north and more than 200 feet away. However, because this existing site was acquired in that merger, that proposed new facility is no longer necessary.. • Section 5.1.40(d)(5) - Neither the base diameter or the top of the existing monopole will be increased in any way, so this section is not applicable to this request. • Section 5.1.40(d)(6) - At 94.2 feet tall (and 907.2 feet Above Mean Sea Level - AMSL), the proposed 8.5 -foot cluster -mount extension will place the antennas approximately 8.2 feet above the top elevation of the reference tree. This is identified as an 86 -foot tall (AGL), 15" diameter Poplar tree that has a drip line that is within 3- 1/2 feet of the monopole. • Section 5.1.40(d)(7) - The monopole's cluster -mount extension and all antennas will be painted Sherwin Williams Java Brown #6090. This is a color that has been applied to previously approved PWSF monopoles. The proposed equipment that will be installed to support the new LTE antennas will also be painted this same color. • Section 5.1.40(d)(8) - The existing wooden monopole, which predates the adoption of the current PWSF requirements, currently has cables that run vertically on the outside of the pole and are painted brown. All of the new will be run vertically on the back side of the pole from the ground equipment to the antennas, facing the interior of the property and the backdrop trees as is required for wooden monopoles. • Section 5.1.40(d)(9-13) - Verizon Wireless has reviewed and understands all of the remaining criteria for Tier II and Treetop Personal Wireless Service Facilities and will provide any additional information or assistance to ensure that these standards are met with this request. Conclusion: Verizon Wireless is confident that the modification of this existing wireless communications facility as proposed complies with the criteria for approval of a Tier II PWSF, which are geared toward mitigating visual impacts. Approval of this application will allow the extension of a wooden monopole that is slightly shorter than the tops of some trees surrounding the site. Furthermore, the proposed tower will continue to meet the County's design preference for flush -mounted antennas on a natural dark brown tower, while allowing the new antennas to have the enough height necessary for Verizon Wireless' new LTE 4G service to extend slightly above the treetops. Verizon Wireless Page 5 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) Approval of this request will enable Verizon Wireless to provide County residents in the Crossroads area, just south of Red Hill, as well as those traveling on U.S. Route 29 and other nearby roads access to high quality, high speed 4G services that are more advanced than those currently available in this market. Approval will also facilitate Verizon Wireless' development of an improved wireless network offering such advanced services throughout Albemarle County. Sincerely, Stephen Waller, AICP GDNsites Site Development Consultants to Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless Page 6 Crossroads (Tier II Extension) s iN 5, AN, I, Sw.