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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report...F. ~yµm STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: 5/5/94 CASE NO: 94-704 APPLICANT: GTE Mobilnet of South Texas Limited Partnership PROPERTY OWNER: JeffD. Bronson, Jr. and John G. Otts, Jr. REQUEST: Site plan review of Conditional Use Permit to allow a cellular telephone communications facility & tower to be located on a triangular lot along the frontage of Highway 6 South on Tract 22. .LOCATION: Tract 22 of the A. Babille/S.W. Robertson Survey PHYSICAL FEATURES:` Area: Approximately 73,150 square feet (1.756 acres) Dimensions: (Triangular shape) approximate lengths: 650', 235',700' Frontage: Approximately 235' along Hwy. 6 Frontage Rd. Depth: Approximately 650' AREA ZONING AND. LAND USE: Subject Tract: A-O Agricultural Open; vacant land North: A-0 Agricultural Open; vacant land East: C-1 General Commercial; vacant land South: A-O Agricultural Open; vacant land West: Outside city limits; Greens Prairie Substation LAND USE PLAN: Transitional Area surrounded by Commercial ENGINEERING: Water: The Fire Department has determined that a 6" water line must be extended to the property and a fire hydrant must be installed for the purposes of fire protection. Sewer: None required Streets: The site has frontage on the Highway 6 Bypass access road Flood Plain: None NOTIFICATION: Legal Notice Publication(s): Advertised Commission Hearing Date(s): 5-5-94 Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 6 Response Received.: None as o£date of staff report ~- .~.:. STAFF COMMENTS:' Conditional use permits are granted by the Commission, subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, when the Commission finds: A. That the proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the Zoning Ordinance for this type of use; B. That the proposed use is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance and the .plan for physical development of the district as embodied in the comprehensive plan for the development of the'City; C. That the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, welfare, and safety of the surrounding neighborhood or its occupants, nor be substantially or permanently injurious to neighboring property. (See sec. 14, Ordinance 1638) The P.R.C. reviewed this projection April 20, 1994; and voted to recommend approval with the condition that the applicant provide a paved driveway to the tower. This requirement can be imposed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.: Such a requirement would be consistent with standards used at public facilities. The P&Z also has the discretion to require screening around the base of the tower. The site is wooded and the applicant intends to maintain as many existing trees as possible. The Commission may opt to either require screening at this time, or to requirescreening if the tree cover becomes disturbed. A third option would be no screening requirements at all. 'i The applicant is in the process of coordinating the required fire protection for the site.