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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
SDP2012 -67 Houchens/ Verizon Wireless- Tier II
Personal Wireless Service Facility
SUBJECT /PROPOSAL /REQUEST:
To install a Tier II personal wireless service treetop
facility with a steel monopole that would be
approximately 100 feet tall (10 feet above the
reference tree) and associated ground equipment.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Cilimberg and Nelson
PRESENTER (S):
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: No
AGENDA DATE:
February 6, 2013
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY: W. Cilimberg
BACKGROUND:
The only planning /zoning history for this parcel is the administrative approval for the mobile home located on the property.
There are no existing Personal Wireless Service Facilities on this parcel or adjoining parcels. The proposed lease area forthe
PWSF under review is located on the edge of a heavily wooded mountainside in a rural setting of large lot, single family
dwellings and farms.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 2: Provide community facilities that meet existing and future needs.
Goal: 5: Ensure health and safety of the community.
DISCUSSION:
This is a proposal to install a Tier II personal wireless service treetop facility with associated ground equipment. Tier II
tower reviews were previously approved by the Planning Commission and now must be approved as special exceptions by
the BOS. The standard staff report for tower reviews is attached (Attachment I) and provides a more detailed analysis of
this proposal. This proposal also includes a waiver request to disturb critical slopes. Staff has identified the following
regarding this proposal:
Factors favorable to this PWSF request:
1. The monopole is located so that it is only visible for a short duration from sections of Route 29 South directly
across and just north and south of the site. From locations north and south of the site, the balloon was seen
through trees. From locations across from the site, the balloon was seen above trees butwith a significant wooded
mountainside backdrop.
2. The proposed ground equipment is not expected to be visible from nearby roadways and properties.
Factors unfavorable to this PWSF request:
1. None identified.
Factors favorable to this Critical Slope Waiver request:
1. The amount of total disturbance is limited.
2. Proper slope construction, control of drainage, and vegetative stabilization should prevent any movement
of soil.
3. Proper stabilization and maintenance can help long term stability. No septic effluent concerns.
4. Approval of the critical slopes waiver would better serve public welfare than strict application of the
regulations.
5. Minimal loss of aesthetic resource is expected.
Factors unfavorable to this Critical Slope Waiver request:
The disturbance of critical slopes is to a larger system of critical slopes.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval for the following:
• Monopole 10' above the reference tree
• Critical slopes waiver
• Tier II Facility with recommended condition of approval
ATTACHMENTS:
I — Staff Analysis