HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA201500006 Staff Report 2015-07-08 (12)COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AGENDA TITLE:
ZTA 2015 -6 Wireless — Antenna size and
mounting standards
SU BJ ECT /PROPOSAL /REQU EST:
Public hearing to consider an amendment to
County Code § 18- 5.1.40 to increase the
maximum antenna size allowed from 1152 to
1400 square inches, and to increase the
maximum distance an antenna may project
from the structure to which it is attached from
12 inches, measured from the face of the
antenna, to 12 inches for the closest point and
18 inches for the farthest point, measured
from the back of the antenna.
AGENDA DATE:
July 8, 2015
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Mr. Fritz, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Kamptner
PRESENTER (S):
Mr. Fritz
BACKGROUND:
On June 2, 2015, the Planning Commission recommended approval of ZTA- 2015 - 00006, by a vote of 7:0,
with the ordinance language as recommended by staff. The Planning Commission's Action letter, Staff
Report and Minutes from the June 2 meeting are attached (Attachments A -C).
DISCUSSION:
The amendment would: (1) increase the maximum antenna size allowed from 1152 to 1400 square
inches; and (2) increase the maximum distance an antenna may project from the structure to which
it is attached from 12 inches, measured from the face of the antenna, to 12 inches for the closest
point and 18 inches for the farthest point, measured from the back of the antenna.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Ordinance (Attachment D) after the public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS:
A — Planning Commission action letter
B — Planning Commission staff report
C — Planning Commission minutes
D — Draft Ordinance