Item 6C
Specific Use Permit for Verizon Wireless Monopole
Item 6C
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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
ZA17-031
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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
Recently approved
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Coverage
Before
After
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Proposed Monopole
115’
93’
8’
This slide shows the proposed monopole. 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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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 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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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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Planning & Zoning Commission
April 20, 2017; Approved (6-0) subject to the Staff Report dated April 13, 2017; and further subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 1 dated April 11, 2017; specifically
granting the two variances requested for the landscape requirement and the co-location requirement.
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Questions?
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Option 2 (September 6, 2016 City Council)
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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Additional Site Photos
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Carroll Senior High School
Flagpole type telecommunications tower – approximately 90 feet in height.
Pole is approximately 500 feet from the residential property to the south.
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