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Project Manager: Molly Hitchcock Report Date: November 28, 2005
Email: mhitchcock @cstx.gov Meeting Date: December 8, 2005
Item: Public hearing, presentation, possible action and discussion on a Conditional
Use Permit - Use & Site for a StealthTelecommunications Tower consisting of
approximatly 0.05 acres at 111 Southwest Parkway East, generally located on the north
side of Southwest Parkway east of Texas Avenue.
Applicant: Brandt Dozier, L. Ford Clark, Inc.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit.
Staff does acknowledge that other forms of "stealth" design may also be appropriate.
Item Summary: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a stealth
telecommunications tower designed as an (80) eighty -foot flag pole, just east of
Williams Lube King (on the same lot) and west of Aggieland Credit Union.
In accordance with the application requirements for a major facility in the UDO, the
applicant has provided:
• A site plan meeting minimum standards (attached),
• An inventory of existing and future Cingular towers in the area,
• The linear separation distance from nearby residential structures,
• A visual impact analysis (attached),
• Building plans for the tower and antenna,
• Letter of compliance with federal regulations,
• Graphic representation of the applicable search ring,
• Letter of intent to provide collocation opportunities, and
• Documentation relating to the need for the proposed tower and the inability to
locate at other sites.
Comprehensive Plan Considerations: The subject property and those to the east and
south (across Southwest Parkway) are shown on the Land Use Plan as Retail Regional.
Property to the west and north are shown as Office. They are all zoned for C -1 General
Commercial and are developed as banking or retail facilities and an auto service shop.
Southwest Parkway is shown as a minor arterial on the Thoroughfare Plan. New towers
typically have to meet a setback from such a thoroughfare of three times the tower
height; but towers deemed to be stealth are not required to meet this setback. The
tower will be approximately 115 feet from Southwest Parkway.
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Telecommunications Act
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 established guidance for local municipalities to
regulate telecommunications facilities. While the industry sought to exempt themselves
from local regulation, the Act affirms the authority of local municipalities to regulate such
uses. There are basically five conditions set forth in the act that affect local zoning
authority:
1. "Local zoning requirements may not unreasonably discriminate among wireless
telecommunications providers that compete against one another."
2. "Local zoning requirements may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the
provision of wireless telecommunications service."
3. "A local government must act within a reasonable period of time on requests for
permission to place or construct wireless telecommunications facilities."
4. "Any city or county council or zoning board decision denying a request for permission
to install or construct wireless telecommunications facilities must be in writing and must
be based on evidence in a written record before the council or board."
5. "If a wireless telecommunications facility meets technical emissions standards set by
the FCC, it is presumed safe. A local government may not deny a request to construct
a facility on grounds that its radiofrequency emissions would be harmful to the
environment or the health of residents if those emissions meet FCC standards."
Current Ordinance
The City's current ordinance was adopted in December 1997 and amended in
September 2004. The Ordinance is designed to comply with the Telecommunications
Act and address concerns over the construction of new transmission towers. The
approach of this ordinance is to require separation between towers and encourage co-
location and alternative designs. The stealth design element is a key component of the
ordinance that was designed to provide a creative alternative. The stealth design
provisions allow companies a way to provide service in a low impact form where typical
transmission towers would not be permitted.
WTF Considerations: In addition to the standard CUP guidelines (described below),
the Commission shall consider the following additional factors when determining
whether to recommend a CUP for a telecommunication facility:
• Height of the proposed tower, surrounding topography and tree 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.
• Design of the tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have
the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.
• Proximity of the tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries.
• Economic impact on adjacent and nearby properties.
• Proposed ingress and egress.
• Availability of suitable alternatives and /or existing support structures.
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Commission Action Options: The Commission is a recommending body to the City
Council, which 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. Table; or,
5. Defer action to a specified date.
Supporting Materials:
1. Location Map
2. Aerial
3. Application
4. Search Ring
5. Visual Impact Analysis
6. Copy of Site Plan
7. Application Requirements for a Major WTF (information available upon request)
NOTIFICATION:
Legal Notice Publication(s): The Eagle; 11 -22 -05 and 12 -27 -05
Advertised Commission Hearing Date: 12 -08 -05
Advertised Council Hearing Date: 01 -12 -06
Number of Notices Mailed to Property Owners Within 200': 10
Response Received: One neighboring businessperson called to express opposition
based upon the aesthetics of cell towers.
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 5 4 0`.00
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - 05- 00500078 Pi\C*
ENGINEERING
V . REPEAT COMMENT) Will the proposed irrigation system be run off of the existing
t,2?( King irrigation system? yaS, SSE NICsiV 3, S t}T, DS.
EPEAT COMMENT) If the proposed irrigation system will include a new irrigation
meter, we will need to know the location and size of the proposed meter, which
main will be tapped for this meter, and we will need an easement for the meter. All
information must be illustrated in the site plan. Noy IL,i&,<,u2 ' , 5 Nora' 3 so-): o5,
. Please call if you have any further questions, (979) 764 - 3570.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: November 7, 2005
FIRE
. Please show the correct location of the hydrant on Southwest Parkway and the fire lane to
the tower. J 02" S tNWhl orl 50.1, O€ Of (VS Dn, e /; y, 41hc-A t s 141trc.ae
Reviewed b ry Duffe G � L � GA¢ Date: i November 4, 2005
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. 2 of 2
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
November 7, 2005
TO: Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list of staff
review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address the comments
and submit the following information by Monday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to be placed on the
next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 8, 2005,
7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue.
Ten (10) revised site and landscaping plans.
If there are comments that you are not addressing with the revised site plan, please attach a
letter explaining the details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please
call me at 764 -3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A &G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
Shawn Thompson via fax 713.553.2133
Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706
Case file #05- 00500078
Home of Texas A &M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 5
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - 05- 00500078
ENGINEERING
1. (REPEAT COMMENT) Will the proposed irrigation system be run off of the existing
Lube King irrigation system?
2. (REPEAT COMMENT) If the proposed irrigation system will include a new irrigation
meter, we will need to know the location and size of the proposed meter, which main
will be tapped for this meter, and we will need an easement for the meter. All this
information must be illustrated in the site plan.
3. Please call if you have any further questions, (979) 764 -3570.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: November 7, 2005
FIRE
1. Please show the correct location of the hydrant on Southwest Parkway and the fire lane to
the tower.
Reviewed by: Jerry Duffey Date: November 4, 2005
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. 2 of 2
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
September 27, 2005
TO: Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Conditional Use Permit Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list
of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address
the comments and submit the following information by Monday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.
to be placed on the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled
for November 3, 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue.
One (1) copy of the revised site plan.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Josh Norton or
myself at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A &G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
Shawn Thompson via fax 713.553.2133
Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706
Case file #05- 00500078
Home of Texas A &M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 3
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - PROJ
PLANNING
FYI: The following items were included with this submittal that were not needed:
• A survey and copies for the "Bragg City Site 765"
• Metes and bounds description for an access easement in Hardin County
• Metes and bounds description for a lease site in Hardin County
I'm not sure if your intention was to send something else.
Site Plan
1. The site plan needs to show the ownership, not the business names, of all abutting
parcels.
2. Please show rear and side building setbacks (the equipment shed will need to meet
setbacks).
3. The equipment shed will have to have fire coverage. Please show hydrant location.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: September 23, 2005
ENGINEERING
1. Will the proposed irrigation system be run off of the existing Lube King irrigation
system?
2. If the proposed irrigation system will include a new irrigation meter, we will need to
know the location and size of the proposed meter, which main will be tapped for this
meter, and we will need an easement for the meter. All this information must be
illustrated in the site plan.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: September 26, 2005
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. 2 of 2
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
July 5, 2005
TO: ' Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Conditional Use Permit Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list
of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Please address
the comments and submit the following information by Monday, July 18, 10:00 a.m. to
be placed on the next available Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled
for August 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue.
$200 processing fee for the next round of three (3) staff reviews;
One (1) copy of the revised site and landscape plans and
One (1) copy of the documentation needed to address Staff Review
Comments 1, 2, and 3.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Josh Norton or
myself at 979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A &G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
Shawn Thompson via fax 713.553.2133
Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706 e-- N,.. -- � - v' wcv
Case file #05- 00500078
Home of Texas A &M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 3
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) — 05- 00500078
PLANNING
Application
The following items are needed for the application can be considered complete:
1. Please address the reasons why collocation is not an option on the new 80 -ft. tower
being built at 903 Krenek Tap Road and attaching a facility to the new hotel at 2313
Texas Ave. South is not an option.
2. A description of the design plan proposed by the applicant to the City (e.g., 80 -ft.
monopole, flagpole stealth design, antennae located on the inside of the pole,
collocation available at so many feet, etc.).
3. Please state in writing why technological design alternatives, such as the use of
microcell, cannot be utilized to accomplish the provision of the applicant's
telecommunications services.
Site Plan
4. A vicinity map needs to be shown on the site plan.
5. All plans should be submitted in an engineering scale.
6. The site plan needs to show the ownership and current zoning of the parcel and all
abutting parcels.
7. Please show the square footage of the equipment shed.
8. Please show building setbacks (the equipment shed will need to meet setbacks).
9. Show meter location.
10.The equipment shed will have to have fire coverage. Please show hydrant and fire
lanes.
Landscape Plan
11. Only 6 live oaks are shown on the landscape plan (7 are claimed).
12. The gravel parking area should be screened from Southwest Parkway. Some of the
landscaping from the back of the site could be moved to the front.
13. Please adjust the Landscape Note to indicate that an irrigation system to service all
new plantings must be installed by a certified installer before a certification of
occupancy will be issued.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: June 30, 2005
ENGINEERING
1. Proposed crushed rock driveway, will need to be asphalt or concrete per the UDO
Section 7.2.G.1
2. Specify overall site surface material.
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. 2 of 3
3. Identify the extension of any utility main or service line: material, size, slope, and
meter sizing.
4. Depict and size all existing easements and include volume and page: 30ft Access,
10ft PUE, 10ft PUE, 25ft PUE, 30ft PUE.
5. Our records show the 25ft access easement shown on the site plan is actually a 30ft
access easement. A 10ft PUE is also located in the same general vicinity.
6. Identify fire hydrant and fire lane on site plan.
Reviewed by: Josh Norton Date: July 5, 2005
ELECTRICAL
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design. (2- 4 inch conduits for
service)
2. Service will be from existing transformer. Service voltage is 120/208 three
phase.
3. CSU will provide one service to site, customer to provide tap box.
4. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 version of site plan. Email
to wdavis @cstx.gov
5. To discuss any of the above electrical comments, please contact Weldon Davis
at 979.764.5027.
Reviewed by: Weldon Davis Date: June 28,2005
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Irrigation system must be protected by either a Pressure Vacuum Breaker, a
Reduced Pressure Principle Back Flow Device, or a Double -Check Back Flow
Device, and installed as per City Ordinance 2394.
2. All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City
Ordinance 2394.
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. 3 of 3
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
r �y 1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
` College Station, Texas 77842
4 Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
June 17, 2005
TO: Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Conditional Use Permit Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a
list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Although we
discussed several of the items in our facilitation meeting (such as the option to use the
new cell tower on Krenek Tap), written documentation is needed for the application to
be considered complete. Please address the comments and submit the following
information by Monday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. to be placed on the next available
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m. in
the City Hall C ncil Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue. d.)
g , 11 Eleven (11) copies of the site plan; and
��� _ One (1) copy of the documentation needed to address Staff Review
/ Comments 1, 3, 4, and 5.
ly If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A &G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706
Home of Texas A &M University
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Case file #05- 00500078
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. 2 of 3
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STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - 05- 00500078
The following items are needed for the application can be considered complete and a
full review made:
PLANNING
1. 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. (Bolded items are still needed for the inventory.)
2. 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.
3. Please address the reasons why collocation is not an option on the new 80 -ft.
tower being built at 903 Krenek Tap Road and attaching a facility to the new hotel
at 2313 Texas Ave. South is not an option.
4. A description of the design plan proposed by the applicant to the City (e.g., 80 -ft.
monopole, flagpole stealth design, antennae located on the inside of the pole,
collocation available at so many feet, etc.).
5. Please state in writing why technological design alternatives, such as the use of
microcell, cannot be utilized to accomplish the provision of the applicant's
telecommunications services.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: May 15, 2005
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. 3 of 3
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning er Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
June 17, 2005
TO: Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Conditional Use Permit Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned site plan as requested. The following page is a list
of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed. Although we
discussed several of the items in our facilitation meeting (such as the option to use the
new cell tower on Krenek Tap), written documentation is needed for the application to
be considered complete. Please address the comments and submit the following
information by Monday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. to be placed on the next available
Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Texas Avenue.
Eleven (11) copies of the site plan; and
One (1) copy of the documentation needed to address Staff Review
Comments 1, 3, 4, and 5.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call me at
979.764.3570.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A &G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
Shawn Thompson via fax 713.553.2133
Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706
Case file #05- 00500078
Home of Texas A &M University
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 2
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - 05- 00500078
The following items are needed for the application can be considered complete and a
full review made:
PLANNING
1. 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.
(Bolded items are still needed for the inventory.)
2. 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.
3. Please address the reasons why collocation is not an option on the new 80 -ft. tower
being built at 903 Krenek Tap Road and attaching a facility to the new hotel at 2313
Texas Ave. South is not an option.
4. A description of the design plan proposed by the applicant to the City (e.g., 80 -ft.
monopole, flagpole stealth design, antennae located on the inside of the pole,
collocation available at so many feet, etc.).
5. Please state in writing why technological design alternatives, such as the use of
microcell, cannot be utilized to accomplish the provision of the applicant's
telecommunications services.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: May 15, 2005
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. 2 of 2
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L. Ford Clark. Inc
April 29, 2005
Via Fed Ex
City of College Station
1101 Texas Avenue
College Station, Texas 77842
Attn: Jennifer Reeves
Re: Cingular Wireless Application for SUP
111 Southwest Parkway East, College Station
Dear Ms. Reeves:
Please find enclosed for your review and handling an application for a Conditional Use
Permit along with associated fees and supporting documentation for the captioned site.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to
contact us.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Carrillo
17314 SH 249 SUITE 2.30 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064 TEL 281- 807 -1441 FAX 281 -807 -4188
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning Development Services
1101 Texas Avenue, P.O. Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone 979.764.3570 / Fax 979.764.3496
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2005
TO: 'Brandt Dozier via fax 281.807.4188
FROM: Molly Hitchcock, Staff Planner
SUBJECT: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - Conditional Use Permit Site Plan
Staff reviewed the above - mentioned preliminary plat as requested. The following page
is a list of staff review comments detailing items that need to be addressed for a
complete submittal.
Please contact me at 764.3570 if you have questions or would like to discuss the
requirements.
Attachments: Staff review comments
cc: A&G Williams Family Partners Ltd., 111 Southwest Parkway E., College Station,
TX 77840
'Innovative Engineering Design, Inc. via fax 832.327.0706
Case file #05- 00500078
HOME OF TEXAS A &M UNIVERSITY
STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS NO. 1
Project: CINGULAR #573 (CUP) - (05- 00500078)
After a preliminary review of the submittal, it has been determined that the application is
not complete. The following are items required before an application can be considered
complete and a full review may be made:
• Section 3.1.B.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance mandates a Preapplication
Conference with staff before an application may be submitted for any Conditional
Use Permit.
• If the application is filed by anyone other than the owner of the property, the
application must be accompanied by a power of attorney statement from the owner.
• The following is a copy of Section 6.3.T.8 — Section 6.3.T.10 of the Unified
Development Ordinance that regulates the application procedures for wireless
telecommunication facilities. Items in bold need to be addressed before an
application can be considered complete.
Site Plan Requirements
An application for 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):
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. Proximity to Major
Thoroughfares, within 500 feet of the proposed tower.
4. 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
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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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.
5. 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. [This will be checked at time of building plan review.]
6. 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.
7. 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.
Collocation Requirements
8. 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.
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:
9. 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. [Until a search ring laid over the City's
GIS aerial is provided, Staff can not adequately determine if all possible
accommodations have been explored. Options that still need exploring
include a new 80 -ft. tower being built at 903 Krenek Tap Road and a hotel
(almost complete) at 2313 Texas Ave. South.]
10.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. [See above.]
11.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 be utilized to accomplish the
provision of the applicant's telecommunications services.
Reviewed by: Molly Hitchcock Date: May 9, 2005
ENGINEERING
/Proposed crushed rock driveway, will need to be asphalt or concrete per the UDO
Section 7.2.G.1 r //
2. Specify overall site surface material. ((MM`6' (U- P .
3. Identify the exte sion of any utility main or service line: terial, size, slope, and
meter sizing. Wu:4(1i St ) frs�'
4. Depict and size II existing easements and include volume and page: 30ft Access,
10ft PUE, 10ft PUE, 25ft PUE, 30ft PUE.
5. Our records show the 25ft access easement shown on the site plan is actually a 30ft
access easement. A 10ft PUE is also located in the same general vicinity.
6. Identify fire hydrant and fire lane on site plan.
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Reviewed by: Josh Norton ' �� D July 5, 2005
ELECTRICAL
1. Developer installs conduit per city specs and design. (2- 4 inch conduits for
service)
2. Service will be from existing transformer. Service voltage is 120/208 three
phase.
3. CSU will provide one service to site, customer to provide tap box.
4. Developer provides digital AutoCAD 2000 version of site plan. Email
to wdavis @cstx.gov
5. To discuss any of the above electrical comments, please contact Weldon Davis
at 979.764.5027.
Reviewed by: Weldon Davis Date: June 28,2005
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Irrigation system must be protected by either a Pressure Vacuum Breaker, a
Reduced Pressure Principle Back Flow Device, or a Double -Check Back Flow
Device, and installed as per City Ordinance 2394.
2. All BackFlow devices must be installed and tested upon installation as per City
Ordinance 2394.
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. 3 of 3
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496
TO: A &G WILLIAMS FATLY PARTNERS, LTD.
RE: CASE #05 -78; STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
FAX: 979- 696 -3027
FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
DATE: December 6, 2005
RE: Agenda & Staff Report
P &Z Meeting, December 8, 2005
Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above
referenced project. Please keep in mind that staffs responsibility is to provide the
Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that
staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best
interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak
on behalf of the proposal.
This item is scheduled for the December 8, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers., 1101
Texas Avenue. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our
office at (979) 764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning e7 Development Services
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496
TO: INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING DESIGN, INC.
RE: CASE #05 -78; STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
FAX: 832- 327 -0706
FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
DATE: December 6, 2005
RE: Agenda & Staff Report
P &Z Meeting, December 8, 2005
Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above
referenced project. Please keep in mind that staff's responsibility is to provide the
Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that
staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best
interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak
on behalf of the proposal.
This item is scheduled for the December 8, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers., 1101
Texas Avenue. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our
office at (979) 764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496
TO: SHAWN THOMPSON
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTIO DEPARTMENT - STX
RE: CASE #05 -78; STEALTH 'TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
FAX: 713 -553 -2133
FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
DATE: December 6, 2005
RE: Agenda & Staff Report
P &Z Meeting, December 8, 2005
Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above
referenced project. Please keep in mind that staffs responsibility is to provide the
Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that
staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best
interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak
on behalf of the proposal.
This item is scheduled for the December 8, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers., 1101
Texas Avenue. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our
office at (979) 764-3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks.
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CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
Planning & Development Services
CITY OF COLLEGE STATION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1101 Texas Avenue South, PO Box 9960
College Station, Texas 77842
Phone (979)764 -3570 / Fax (979)764 -3496
TO: L. FORD CLARK, INC.
C/O BRANDT DOZIER
RE: CASE #05 -78; STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
FAX: 281- 807 -4188
FROM: Lisa Lindgren, Staff Assistant
DATE: December 6, 2005
RE: Agenda & Staff Report
P &Z Meeting, December 8, 2005
Following this coversheet is a copy of the Staff Report that was prepared for the above
referenced project. Please keep in mind that staff's responsibility is to provide the
Planning & Zoning Commission with all pertinent facts of a development case, but that
staff is not acting as an advocate for the applicants. Therefore, it is in the applicant's best
interest to send a representative to the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to speak
on behalf of the proposal.
This item is scheduled for the December 8, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting. This meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers., 1101
Texas Avenue. I have included a copy of the agenda for this meeting. Please contact our
office at (979) 764 -3570 if you should have any questions. Thanks.