Item 6I
Specific Use Permit for Verizon Wireless Monopole
ZA15-148
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Applicant: Zone Systems, Inc. / Verizon Wireless
Owner: Carroll ISD
Request: Approval of a specific use permit for placement of a telecommunications monopole and associated equipment
compound.
Location: 2400 N. Carroll Avenue
ZA15-148
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Aerial View
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Distance Exhibit
The proposed lease area is approximately –
411 feet from the residential property line to the west
403 feet from the residential property line to the north
557 feet from the residential
property line to the east
1,032 feet from the residential property line to the south
411’
403’
1,032’
557’
The proposed monopole location meets ordinance criteria of being at least 200’ from the nearest residential property line.
The “fall” distance is also not an issue. If the 115 ft
pole were to fall, the nearest structure to the south is over 200 feet away.
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Site Plan
Proposed location
Lessee access easement
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Details
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Verizon Tower Location Map
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Coverage
Before
After
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Planning & Zoning Commission
August 18, 2016; Approved (4-0) subject to the Staff Report dated August 12, 2016; granting the requested variance and noting the applicant’s willingness
to provide matching brick for the compound wall to surrounding buildings, and options to show extended length for the monopole to accommodate an additional provider.
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Option 1
115’
93’
8’
This slide shows option 1 which was presented to P&Z. The light rack is located at the same elevation as on the previous light pole. The extension containing the two Verizon antennas
is approximately 20’ in height.
The diameter of the existing light pole is 18 ½ inches. The diameter of the proposed monopole is approximately 44 inches at the base and gradually gets
smaller to about 33 inches at the top. The ordinance allows for up to 48 inches in diameter for monopoles.
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Option 2
135’
93’
This slide shows option 2 showing the extension recommended by P&Z. The additional extension added 20’ in height and can accommodate two additional antennas by another carrier.
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diameter of the existing light pole is 18 ½ inches. The diameter of the proposed monopole is approximately 44 inches at the base and gradually gets smaller to about 33 inches at the
top. The ordinance allows for up to 48 inches in diameter for monopoles.
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Variance – Landscape
Variance to landscaping requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.8: The proposed tower facility is located on property that abuts residential property to the west and
north. A landscape buffer of plant materials around the facility is required. Since the facility is approximately 400 feet from the nearest residential property line, the applicant is
requesting relief from this requirement.
There is a variance request to the landscape requirement as stated.
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Variance – Co-location
Variance to co-location requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.2.b: The proposed Option 1 tower facility does not allow for additional providers due to the limited
space available on the pole which also serves as a sports field light standard.
Replacing the lights on the monopole prohibits installation of any antennas below the light rack resulting in enough space for two Verizon antennas above the light rack.
A telecommunication
tower must be 1) used by two or more wireless telecommunications providers; or 2) designed and built so as to be capable of use by two or more wireless telecommunications providers and
the owner of the antenna must certify to the City that the tower is available for use by another wireless telecommunications provider on a reasonable and non-discriminatory basis.
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Variance – Height
Variance to maximum height requirement under Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 45.7.d.6.b: The proposed Option 2 tower facility is approximately 135 feet in height. A freestanding tower,
that can accommodate two users, shall not exceed 120 feet in height.
If option 2 is approved, the resulting monopole will exceed the maximum allowed height of 120 feet for two carriers.
Freestanding Towers
For freestanding towers, structurally designed
to accommodate shared users, the following height and usage criteria shall apply:
for two users, up to one-hundred-twenty (120) feet in height;
for three users, up to one-hundred-fifty
(150) feet in
height.
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Site Photos
View looking west towards Oak Bend Subdivision
View looking south towards existing admin buildings
View looking towards the northwest corner of the field and Quail Creek Estates
The proposed compound is approximately 411 feet away from the Oak Bend subdivision boundary to the west; approximately 225 feet to the nearest admin building to the south; and, approximately
403 feet from Quail Creek Estates to the north
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Questions?
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