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Description of Design Plan
Harvey Cell Site for Verizon Wireless
This proposed wireless communications facility is to provide Verizon Wireless additional
capacity and new coverage to the area along Harvey Road, Hwy 6 and the Post Oak Mall.
This facility will serve to support Verizon Wireless's growing customer base in this area
as well as provide for new technology that is currently being provide in this market.
Wireless service provided from this site will be both cellular and PCS. These services
will be made available to persons in and around the mall and the nearby areas along Hwy
6 and Harvey Road. The facility will provide the latest technology available by Verizon
Wireless. The use of a microcell is not feasible at this site due to the anticipated volume
of customer traffic, the limits for capacity and the technology restraints imposed by
microcells.
The facility will use an 80' tall stealth pole installed in the median of the entrance to Post
Oak Mall from Harvey Road. The antennas will be enclosed inside a canister at the top
of the pole and concealed from public view. The pole will is similar is shape and size to
existing utility poles in the area.
The facility will also use the existing sign at the entrance as part the concealment of the
facility. The sign will be used as part of the screening around the tower base and
electronic equipment. All of the electronic equipment and the base of the tower will be
concealed from public view.
The facility is unmanned and monitored from a remote location. It does not require the
use of water or waste water, but will require the use of electricity and telephone service.
Once installed and operational, the facility will be visited 4 to 5 times per month for
regular maintenance with personnel available 24/7 for emergency service.
DATA FURNISHED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL AND
SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED,OR DISPLAYED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY
PURPOSE OTHER THAN TO EVALUATE THE DOCUMENT.
Inventory of Verizon Wireless Proposed Future Towers for the next Five Years
Site 1 30-39.413N (+or-0.5minutes) 96-17.642W (+or- 0.5minutes)
Site 2 30-35.906N (+or-0.25minutes) 96-20.407W(+or- 0.25minutes)
Site 3 30-35.015N (+or- 0.5minutes) 96-16.136W(+or- 0.5minutes)
Site 4 30-32.878N (+or- 0.5minutes) 96-20.477W(+or- 0.5minutes)
Site 5 30-32.601N (+or- 0.5minutes) 96-18.350W(+or- 0.5minutes)
Site 6 30-34.683N (+or-0.5minutes) 96-19.430W(+or- 0.5minutes)
Site 7 30-30.538N (+or-0.5minutes) 96-18.097W(+or- 0.5minutes)
DATA FURNISHED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL AND
SHALL NOT BE DUPLICATED, USED, OR DISPLAYED IN WHOLE OR IN PART FOR ANY
PURPOSE OTHER THAN TO EVALUATE THE DOCUMENT.
AXIS Engineering, Inc.
Wireless Site Design and Engineering
March 09, 2006
Project No. 01-050727-030
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR A STEEL MONOPOLE
Site Name: Harvey-B
Site address: 1500 Harvey Rd. College Station, TX 77840
Letter addressed to the City of College Station
Structure Type: 80-ft Steel Monopole.
The monopole of the above referenced site will be designed in accordance with the
provisions of the TIA-222-G, AISC and IBC.
According to the IBC the basic wind speed(3-second gust) is 90 mph for Brazos County.
As for the TIA requirement, the minimum basic wind speed (3-second gust) for Brazos
County is 110 mph. The subject 80-ft monopole will be designed for a basic wind speed
(3-second gust) of 110 mph.
If you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Axis Engineering Inc.
Nabil Mimouni Ph. D., P. E.
Engineer/Project Manager
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Article 6. Zoning Districts
Section 6.2. Types of Use
S. Vehicular Sales, Rental, Repair and Service
1. Vehicles undergoing repair, painting, or body work which will remain on
site in excess of 48 hours shall be screened from public view or stored
indoors.
2. Inoperable vehicles shall not be allowed to remain on site for more than
30 days.
3. All parts, including automobile body parts, shall be stored within an area
which is completely screened from public view.
T. Wireless Telecommunication Facility (WTF)
1. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to establish regulations pertaining to
wireless telecommunications facilities that are consistent with federal and
state law. The City Council of the City of College Station finds that:
a. It is in the public interest to promote competition in high quality
telecommunications services and the availability of broadband
transmission services to all residences and business;
b. It is in the public interest for the City to protect the public safety and
welfare, safeguard community land values, promote orderly planning
and development and preserve historic sites, structures and areas.
Wireless telecommunications facilities should not be allowed to detract
aesthetically from the visual quality of surrounding properties or the
City; and
c. The proliferation of wireless telecommunications facilities negatively
impacts the appearance, character, and property values of the
community. Therefore the City should endeavor to minimize the size,
number and obtrusiveness of antennas and towers. Collocation and
stealth technologies are strongly encouraged to mitigate negative
visual impacts and reduce the total number of towers within the City.
2. WTF Categories
In order to expedite the siting and review process, WTFs have been
divided into use categories. The review process is more thorough as the
intensity of the use increases.
a. Unregulated Facilities
The WTFs listed below are not regulated by this ordinance and do not
require review or approval. This does not exempt these facilities from
other applicable city codes, ordinances, and permits.
(1) Over the air reception devices exempted from local ordinances by
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
(2) Parabolic antenna less than 2 meters in diameter.
(3) Omni-directional antenna (whip antenna) 6 inches or less in
diameter and not extending more than 12 feet above support
structure.
(4) Directional antenna 1 meter or less measured across the longest
dimension and not extending over 12 feet above support
structure.
(5) Public safety tower or antenna.
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b. Intermediate Facilities
(1) New transmission tower less than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in
height.
(2) New transmission tower that does not extend more than 35 feet
(10.5 meters) in height above a support structure and that meets
the definition of a stealth facility.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
(3) Parabolic antenna over 2 meters in diameter.
(4) Omni-directional antenna (whip antenna greater than 6 inches in
diameter and/or extending 12 feet above the support structure.
(5) Directional antenna more than 1 meter measured across the
longest dimension and extending over 12 feet above support
structure.
(6) Attached WTFs.
c. Major Facilities
New transmission tower greater than 35 feet (10.5 meters) in height.
3. Permitted Locations
a. All Intermediate WTFs are permitted by right in the following zoning
districts:
A-O M-1 C-1 M-2
A-P R&D C-2 PDD (except PDD-H)
WPC NG C-3 City-owned premises
b. Major WTFs are allowed in the following zoning districts with a
Conditional Use Permit
M-2 M-1 C-1 C-3
A-P R&D C-2 City-owned premises
c. WTFs may locate on city-owned premises without a conditional use
permit with approval of the City Council and subject to the
requirements of this ordinance.
4. Requirements For New Transmission Towers
a. Setbacks: The standard setbacks for each zoning district will apply to
WTFs with additional setbacks or separation being required in the
sections below. To protect citizens in their homes, transmission
towers shall be placed a distance equal to the height of the tower away
from any residential structure. And, non-stealth towers shall be set
back a distance equal to the height of the tower away from any R-1,
R-1B, or R-2 zone boundary.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
b. Proximity To Major Thoroughfares: To preserve and protect the
appearance of the City's major thoroughfares and entrances to the
City, additional setbacks are placed on WTFs proposed to be placed
near these areas. The setback for these areas is determined by
measuring from the centerline of the right-of-way of the thoroughfare.
Applicable thoroughfares include freeways and expressways, major
arterials and minor arterials, as shown on the Thoroughfare Plan.
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(1) Intermediate WTFs must be 150 feet from applicable
thoroughfares.
(2) Major WTFs must setback from applicable thoroughfares by the
height of the tower x 3.
c. Separation Between Towers
In order to prevent tower proliferation and protect the City's natural
beauty and skyline, the number of transmission towers per square
mile has been limited. New transmission towers must be placed a
minimum distance from existing towers as described here:
(1) New transmission towers 35 feet or less in height shall be
separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 1500
feet.
(2) New transmission towers more than 35 feet and less than 75 feet
in height shall be separated from existing towers by a minimum
distance of 2500 feet.
(3) New transmission towers 75 feet or more in height shall be
separated from existing towers by a minimum distance of 3500
feet.
d. Height Limitations
(1) Intermediate WTFs are subject to the normal height restrictions
for each zoning district where permitted by right. In any zoning
district where a tower is a conditional use, the requested height
may be reduced through the review of the visual impact analysis.
(2) In no case shall a proposed transmission tower exceed 150 feet
within the city limits, except where a height variance is granted
by the Zoning Board of Adjustments to allow a tower or antenna
that demonstrates a hardship that can only be remedied by
locating a tower or antenna exceeding such height on a proposed
site within the city limits.
e. Stealth Towers
Any tower determined to meet the Stealth Tower definition of this
ordinance by the approving authority may be located in any zoning
district with a Conditional Use Permit. Approved Stealth Towers do not
have to meet the tower separation or thoroughfare setback
requirements of this section.
5. Landscaping, Screening, And Aesthetic Standards
The following requirements shall govern any transmission tower or any
parabolic antenna larger than 2 meters.
a. Landscaping: Refer to Section 7.5, Landscaping and Tree Protection.
Plant materials and/or fencing that effectively screens the WTF site
from view of the public right-of-way will be required.
b. New transmission towers shall maintain a flat (not shiny, reflective, or
glossy) finish or be painted in accordance with any applicable
standards of the FAA (unfinished galvanized steel is not acceptable).
c. If an antenna is installed on a support structure other than a tower,
the antenna and supporting electrical and mechanical equipment must
be of a neutral color that is identical to, or closely compatible with, the
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color of the supporting structure so as to make the antenna and
related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible.
d. WTFs shall not be artificially lighted with the exception of motion
detectors as security lighting, unless required by the FAA or other
applicable authority. If lighting is required, the City may review the
available lighting alternatives and approve the design that would cause
the least disturbance to the surrounding properties.
e. Towers may not be used to exhibit any signage or other advertising.
6. Attached WTFs
WTFs may attach to the exterior of any non-residential and non-historic
building within any zoning district provided the antenna and antenna
support structure or equipment are mounted flush with the vertical
exterior of the building or projects no more than 24 inches from the
surface of the building to which it is attached and does not raise the
height of the building more than 10 feet and does not violate the
maximum height restriction of that zoning district. The attached WTF
must be colored so as to blend with the surrounding surface of the
building.
7. Stealth Antennas
Any antenna meeting the stealth antenna definition of this ordinance and
locating on an alternative mounting structure may attach to the exterior of
any non-residential building within any zoning district with approval of the
zoning official.
8. Application Procedures
a. Site Plan Requirements
An application for administrative approval or a Conditional Use Permit
for a WTF shall include the following items (in addition to the site plan
and other information required for a standard CUP application):
b. An inventory of the applicant's existing and future towers that are
either within the City, the City's ETJ, or within at least 1 mile of the
City's boundary where the ETJ does not extend that far. The inventory
shall include specific information about the location, design, and height
of each tower. The owner must have on file with the development
department a master list of all existing tower structures owned or
controlled by the owner. Such list must specify the name, address and
telephone number of the owner of record, the tower locations by
address and legal description, tower height, the number of antenna
arrays on the tower, and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of all other users of the tower structures. The zoning
administrator may share such information with other applicants or
organizations seeking to locate antennas within the City.
c. Site plan drawn to scale clearly indicating the location, height, and
design of the proposed tower, equipment cabinets, transmission
buildings and other accessory uses, access, parking, fences, and
landscaped areas.
d. The linear separation distance from other transmission towers within a
one-mile radius of the proposed tower site. The linear separation
distance from all residentially-zoned properties, residential structures
and applicable thoroughfares as outlined in Section 6.3.Q.4.b,
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Proximity to Major Thoroughfares, within 500 feet of the proposed
tower.
e. A visual impact analysis, presented as color photo simulations,
showing the proposed site of the WTF. At least four views shall be
submitted looking toward the site (typically north, south, east and
west) including views from the closest residential property and from
adjacent roadways. The photo-realistic representation shall depict a
"skyline" view showing the entire height of the proposed tower or WTF
to scale, and the structures, trees, and any other objects contributing
to the skyline profile.
f. Plans for the antenna and the antenna tower shall be prepared and
signed by a licensed professional engineer and designed to withstand
sustained winds of at least 80 miles per hour.
g. All telecommunication facilities must meet or exceed the current
standards and regulations of the FAA, the FCC, and any other agency
of the Federal Government with the authority to regulate
telecommunication facilities. An applicant for a permit shall submit an
affidavit confirming compliance with applicable regulations.
h. Grid plan (propagation map) of the service area for existing and future
structures for a period of not less than 5 years. The submission should
include a map showing the "search ring" that was required for siting
the proposed facility.
9. Collocation Requirements
No new tower shall be built, constructed, or erected in the City unless the
tower is capable of supporting additional wireless telecommunication
facilities. The applicant must submit a letter addressed to the City
declaring an intent and willingness to construct a proposed tower that
would allow additional service providers to locate on the new tower.
10. Documentation of Need and Alternatives
No new communications tower shall be permitted unless the applicant
demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of the approving authority
that no existing tower, building, structure, or alternative technology can
accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna. The applicant shall
submit information related to the availability of suitable existing towers,
other structures or alternative technology that can accommodate the
applicant's proposed antenna. The zoning official or approving authority
may request information necessary to demonstrate that reasonable
alternatives do not exist. The applicant must submit:
a. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners of other
towers or usable antenna support structures within a one-half mile
radius of the proposed new tower site, including City-owned property.
b. A sworn affidavit attesting to the fact that the applicant made diligent,
but unsuccessful, efforts to obtain permission to install or collocate the
new facility on existing towers or antenna support structures located
within one-half mile radius of the proposed tower site. The affidavit
shall spell out the efforts taken by the applicant.
c. A description of the design plan proposed by the applicant to the City.
The applicant must demonstrate the need for towers and why
technological design alternatives, such as the use of microcell, cannot
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be utilized to accomplish the provision of the applicant's
telecommunications services.
11. Conditional Use Permits
Major WTFs must apply for a conditional use permit (CUP) as outlined in
Section 6.3.Q.3, Permittable Locations, under the procedures set forth in
Section 3.13, Conditional Use Permit. In addition to the standard
guidelines, the following additional factors shall be considered by the
Planning & Zoning Commission when determining whether to grant a CUP
for WTFs:
a. Height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and
surrounding tree coverage and foliage as they relate to:
(1) Skyline impact, examining whether the proportions of the
structure appears to dominate or blend in with the surrounding
environment.
(2) Shadow impact, whether or not the proposed tower will cast
shadows that would prevent the reasonable use or enjoyment of
surrounding properties.
b. Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics
that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
c. Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
d. Economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
e. Proposed ingress and egress.
f. Availability of suitable alternatives and/or existing support structures.
g. All the information submitted as part of the site plan.
12. Abandonment
Any WTF that is not operated for a continuous period of 12 months shall
be considered abandoned, and the owner of such facility shall remove
same within 60 days of receipt of notice from the City notifying owner of
such abandonment. If such facility is not removed within said 60 days,
the City may remove such facility at the property owner's expense. If
there are two or more users of a single WTF, then this provision shall not
become effective until all users cease operations on the tower.
U. Places of Worship
1. Where the parking lot abuts residential development, a 10-foot buffer
yard with buffer plantings and a minimum 6-foot privacy fence is required
pursuant to Section 7.6, Buffer Requirements.
2. When outdoor accessory uses including, but not limited to, playgrounds,
recreational areas, and special event areas abut residential uses, a
minimum 15-foot buffer yard with buffer plantings and a 6-foot privacy
fence is required pursuant to Section 7.6, Buffer Requirements.
3. A low profile sign as defined in Section 7.4.F, Sign Standards, is
permitted.
Per Ordinance No. 2753 dated September 23, 2004
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