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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS May 15, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 13: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for a wireless telecommunication facility located at 1361 Earl Rudder Freeway South. (03 -08) Senior Planner Battle presented a brief overview of the ordinance that was recently adopted by the City Council. He explained that Staff reviews all proposed telecommunication facilities for compliance with every requirement of the ordinance. Their review also includes an inventory of communication facilities for the service provider that is making the proposal as well as a visual impact analysis. Chairman Floyd clarified that the proposed facility meets all the requirements and that Staff is recommending approval. Further discussion regarding height requirements and landscaping ensued. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Michael Beatty, a representative of T- Mobile spoke in favor of the Conditional Use Permit. He reiterated the cooperation of his firm in providing the required and necessary landscaping for the site. It was decided that Staff would specify the plantings. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner Trapani motioned to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Shafer seconded the motion. The motion carried 7 -0. FOR: Floyd, Trapani, Shafer, White, Williams, Hall and McMath. AGAINST: None. MINUTES Planning and Zoning Commission CITY OF COLLEGE STATION TEXAS February 20, 2003 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10: Public hearing, discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit - Use and Site for T- Mobile located at 1361 Earl Rudder Freeway South. (03 -08) Chairman Floyd explained that because the City Council did not approve the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities (WTF) Ordinance at their last meeting, the Commission would not make a recommendation at this time regarding this item. Staff Planner Hitchcock stated that Staff recommends approval with the condition that the facility be limited to 100 feet in height and landscaping. Ms. Hitchcock pointed out other factors that the Commission should consider when determining their recommendation. She explained that the Staff's recommendation was based on the notion that the City Council would approve the WTF ordinance. That ordinance, however, was table and Council is seeking expert advice regarding the proposed ordinance. Chairman Floyd opened the public hearing. Mike Baty, the applicant, made a presentation to the Commission, requesting their approval. He pointed out that all the terms of the current ordinance have been met. Chairman Floyd closed the public hearing. Commissioner McMath motioned to table the conditional use permit until further direction from City Council regarding the adoption of the WTF ordinance. Commissioner Trapani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6 -0. FOR: Floyd, Williams, White, Trapani, McMath, and Shafer. AGAINST: None.