HomeMy WebLinkAbout00071113STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS
No. 3
Project: BY-007 (WTCF)-CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (01-122)
PLANNING
1. On the Site Plan and Enlarged Site Plan please change the address of the
project to 2321 A Texas Avenue South.
2. The Local Map on the Title Sheet and the Vicinity Map on the Lease Survey are
incorrect. Please change the incorrect street names.
3. This project was first submitted in May of 2001. Please include this date on the
plan.
4. Please ensure the Site Plan and the Enlarged Site Plan are to scale.
5. There is a discrepancy in the square footage of lease space between the Title
Sheet and the Lease Survey. Please make the appropriate adjustment.
6. Please reference an updated FEMA map when determining floodplain/floodway
information.
7. There is a 6-inch water line in the 60-ft. private access and utility easement and
an 8-inch sewer line running behind the site. Please show these lines.
8. The statement that the location of the communications shelter may need to be
adjusted (with staff approval) is noted, but the building will have to meet the 7.5-
ft. side setback requirement. Please show the building in a proposed location
that will meet this requirement.
9. The Enlarged Site Plan is describing a 7-ft. chain link gate on a 6-ft. wooden
fence. If this is not correct, please make the appropriate adjustment(s).
10. Please show a meter if this site requires one.
11. Please show a curb and pavement detail.
12. Please show or describe the nearest fire hydrant location, provide information on
alternative fire fighting equipment, or formally request a variance from Chapter 6
of the Code of Ordinances requiring fire hydrants.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: June 29, 2001
NOTE: Any changes made to the plans, that have not been requested by the City of
College Station, must be explained in your next transmittal letter and "bubbled" on your
plans. Any additional changes on these plans that have not been pointed out to the City
will constitute a completely new review.
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June 21, 2001
To Whom It May Concern:
There is a slight discrepancy in tower location between the Site Plan and Survey for our
proposed WTF (BY-007 "Discount Tire").
The survey was made assuming our usual standard placement of the tower in the center
of the compound. Since then, the proposed location of the tower was moved to
accommodate right-of-way setback requirements. The correct and proposed location is
the one shown on the site plan, not on the survey. We will be happy to provide a revised
survey at the time of building permit application.
Please feel free to contact me at 713-302-9260 with any questions or needs.
Sincerely,
W'
awn St. John
Lone Star Area Zoning Manager
American Tower Corporation
STAFF REPORT
Prepared by: Molly Hitchcock Date: July 2, 2001
Item: Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a conditional use
permit for the BY-007 Wireless Telecommunication Transmission Tower located
at 2321 A Texas Avenue South. (01-122)
Applicant: Shawn St. John for American Tower Corporation
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the tower with Staff
Comments #3.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a new
130-ft. tower to be located behind the Discount Tire site on Texas Avenue South.
Access to the site will be gained from a driveway off of the Private Access and
Utility Easement that runs between Discount Tire and Epicures Cafe from Texas
Avenue.
The property is currently zoned and surrounded by C-1 General Commercial.
The proposed tower meets the separation requirement for WTFs, setback from
the right-of-way, setback from residential structures, and setback from an R-2
Duplexes zoning district as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. The new tower
would be large enough for the co-location of other antennas.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The Land Use Plan shows this area to
be Retail Regional. Texas Avenue is classified as a major arterial on the
Thoroughfare Plan.
Item Background: The proposed tower's lease space is located in the 3.97-acre
Herman F. Krenek Subdivision Phase Two which was originally platted in 1985
and replatted in 1986 and 1992. Except for Discount Tire, the subdivision has
remained undeveloped.
Staff Recommendations: In addition to the standard CUP guidelines (described
below), the Commission shall consider the following additional factors when
determining whether to grant a CUP for a telecommunication facility:
1. height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and surrounding tress
coverage and foliage as they relate to:
a. skyline impact, examining whether the proportions of the structure
appears to dominate or blend in with the surrounding environment and
b. shadow impact, whether or not the proposed tower will cast shadows that
would prevent the reasonable use of enjoyment or surrounding properties.
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2. design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that
have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
3. proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district
boundaries.
4. economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
5. proposed ingress and egress.
6. availability of suitable alternatives and/or existing support structures.
Section 14 of the Zoning Ordinance authorizes the existence of conditional uses.
The Commission may permit a conditional use subject to appropriate conditions
and safeguards, when after public notice and hearing the Commission finds that:
(Staff comments are in italics)
1. "The proposed use meets all the minimum standards established in the
ordinance for the type of use proposed." Staff conducted a technical review
and found general compliance with development regulations with the
exception of the items listed in Staff Comments #3.
2. "That the proposed use meets the purposed and intent of the ordinance and
is in harmony with the development policies and goals and objectives as
embodied in the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the City. The
request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. "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." The public hearing was an
opportunity for the Commission to measure the potential impact on
surrounding land uses.
The Commission may impose additional reasonable restrictions or conditions to
carry out the spirit and intent of the ordinance and to mitigate adverse effects of
the proposed use. These requirements may include, but are not limited to,
increased open space, loading and parking requirements, additional
landscaping, and additional improvements such as curbing, sidewalks and
screening."
Commission Action Options: The Commission has final authority over the
Conditional Use Permit and associated site plan. The options regarding the use
permit are:
1. Approval as submitted;
2. Approval with conditions relating to specific site characteristics or with time
limitations;
3. Denial with specified reasons for denial;
4. Re-table; or,
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5. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Application
3. Infrastructure and Facilities
4. Copy of Site Plan
5. Copy of the Statement of Intent
INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES
Streets: Access is taken from Highway 6 through a private access
easement and gravel drive.
Flood Plain: None on site.
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 6-20-01
Advertised Commission Hearing Dates(s): 7-5-01
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 500': 26
Response Received: None as of date of staff report.
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