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Planning and Zoning Commission
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
April 1, 2004
6. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a
Conditional Use Permit for the Wright Stealth
Telecommunications Tower consisting of approximatly
3.175 acres located on the north side of Krenek Tap Road
just east of Dartmouth Drive. (04 -62)
Staff Planner Reeves presented the Staff Report. In her opening
remarks, Ms. Reeves stated that the applicant is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit for a stealth telecommunications tower
designed as an 80' flag pole. She added that Staff does not
support the request, pointing out that the Land Use Plan
designates this area as Single Family Medium Density.
Currently, the subject property is zoned as R -4 Multi- Family and
developed as a single family residence, while the majority of the
surrounding properties remain undeveloped. Letters of
opposition were noted and the Telecommunications Act of 1966
were given to the Commission for further information, guidelines
and review.
There was a brief discussion regarding the distance
requirements.
Chairman Shafer opened the public hearing.
Mike Crain, the Sprint PCS representative, made a presentation,
requesting approval of the Conditional Use Permit. A lengthy
discussion ensued regarding various issues and concerns. Mr.
Crain explained that the equipment will be hidden from view and
that the site will be landscaped, exceeding the ordinance by
several 100 points, and also include a brick wall, making it
aesthetic to the surrounding area. Other sites were considered
and rejected due to environmental issues and the terrain. Mr.
Crain explained that the tower must be west of the bypasss to
reach the areas requiring service.
The property owner, Arthur Wright, who resides at 1008 Holt,
spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit, stating that it is
subjective and that he believes there are many people to be
served in this area by the tower.
Jim stewart, managing partner of Waterwood Townhomes,
located next door to the site, expressed concern over the height
of the flagpole, comparing it to the height of telephone poles and
the area trees. He believes the tower would have a negative
impact on the area and is not in character with the surrounding
properties.
Chairman Shafer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Williams motioned to deny the Conditional Use
Permit. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion, stating that
the proposal doesn't fit in with the scheme of what the city is
trying to accomplish on Krenek Tap Road and suggested seeking
an alternative. Commissioner Williams concurred.
Commissioner Hall interjected that a flagpole currently doesn't
make sense in this area. Chairman Shafer concurred, stating
that he appreciates the need but would prefer to see how the
area develops out before doing something like this on that
particular site.
Chairman Shafer called the question. The motion to deny
carried by a vote of 5 -0 -1.
FOR: Shafer, Trapani, Williams, Hall, and Reynolds.
AGAINST: None.
ABSTAINED: Davis.
ABSENT: White