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ZA03-089 Staff ReportCase No. ZA03-089 S T A F F R E P O R T April 16, 2004 CASE NO: ZA03-089 PROJECT: Verizon Wireless (telecommunications antenna co-location) REQUEST: On behalf of American Tower Corp., Zone Systems, Inc. is requesting approval of a specific use permit. ACTION NEEDED: 1. Conduct public hearing 2. Consider specific use permit approval ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Plans and Support Information (D) Review Summary (E) Surrounding Property Owners Map (F) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (G) Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members Only) STAFF CONTACT: Dennis Killough (481-2073) Bruce Payne (481-2036) City of Southlake Department of Planning Case No. Attachment A ZA03-089 Page 1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION OWNER: American Tower Corp. APPLICANT: Zone Systems, Inc. PURPOSE: The purpose of this request is to receive approval of a specific use permit for the co-location of a telecommunications antenna on an existing tower. PROPERTY SITUATION: 3700 North White Chapel Boulevard LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Public / Semi-Public CURRENT ZONING: “CS” Community Service District HISTORY: -A preliminary plat for the Oien Addition was approved by City Council on September 6, 1988. -A final plat for Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition was approved by City Council on October 4, 1988. -City Council approved a change of zoning to “CS” for Lot 1, Block A, Oien addition on May 16, 1989. -A site plan for a telecommunications tower was approved by City Council on February 20, 1996. TREE PRESERVATION: The Landscape Administrator has no comments for this item. STAFF COMMENTS: Attached is Site Plan Review Summary No. 3, dated April 16, 2004. The following variances are being requested: • Maximum building size – The maximum building size allowed is 180 square feet. The applicant is proposing a building size of 188 square feet. • Maximum building height – The maximum building height allowed is 10 feet. The applicant is proposing a building height of approximately 11 feet. • Masonry – Buildings within 400 feet of single family residential properties are required to have a masonry façade. The applicant is proposing a pre- fabricated building with a façade of exposed aggregate. • Pitched roof – Buildings within 400 feet of single family residential properties are required to have a pitched roof. The applicant is proposing a pre-fabricated building with a flat roof. Case No. Attachment A ZA03-089 Page 2 • Setback – No non-single family residential building may encroach in the area above a line having a slope of 4:1 from any single family residential property. However, a structure may be built up to within 40 feet of the residential property line, provided that the structure is no greater than one story or 20 feet in height. The applicant is proposing the generator cabinet to be within 20 feet from the northern property line. • Number of Buildings – No more than 3 separate equipment buildings are permitted on a single lot. The applicant is proposing to add a 5th equipment shelter. • Bufferyards – Where abutting public land, public streets, or land designated as low or medium density residential shall provide screening as required in an “F2” bufferyard. The applicant is proposing bufferyards on the north and east property lines with a solid plant screening on all sides of the interior compound. N:\Community Development\MEMO\2003cases\03-089SUP.doc Case No. Attachment B ZA03-089 Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 1 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 2 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 3 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 4 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 5 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 6 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 7 Photo looking west Photo looking west (close-up) Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 8 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 9 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 10 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 11 Case No. Attachment C ZA03-089 Page 12 Case No. Attachment D ZA03-089 Page 1 SITE PLAN REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA03-089 Review No.: Three Date of Review: 4/16/04 Project Name: Site Plan for Telecommunication Antenna SUP, Lot 1, Block A, Oien Addition APPLICANT: OWNER: Eddie Harper Zone Systems American Tower Corp Phone: (214) 941-4440 Phone: (281) 295-3600 Fax: (214) 941-5259 Fax: (281) 295-3750 CITY STAFF HAS REVIEWED THE ABOVE REFERENCED PROJECT RECEIVED BY THE CITY ON 04/05/04 AND WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS. THESE STIPULATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE CONDITIONS OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AMENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED FURTHER CLARIFICATION, PLEASE CONTACT DENNIS KILLOUGH AT (817) 481-2073. 1. Buildings may not exceed 10 feet in height or 180 square feet in area. The 12’ x 16’ building exceeds 180 square feet. (A variance has been requested.) 2. Due to residential adjacency, the proposed equipment building must meet masonry and pitched roof requirements found in Section 43.13.a & b. (A variance has been requested.) 3. No more than three separate equipment buildings may be located on a single lot. (A variance has been requested.) 4. All non-residential building, no greater than one story or 20 feet in height, can be closer than 40 feet from a property having a residential land use designation according to the City’ Land Use Plan. The new additions appear to encroach into this setback. (A variance has been requested.) 5. Provide a bufferyard along all four boundaries compliant with the planting requirements of an “F-2” bufferyard as specified by Ordinance No. 480, Section 42. (A variance has been requested.) INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS * It appears that this property lies within the 65 LDN D/FW Regional Airport Overlay Zone and will require construction standards that meet requirements of the Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinance No. 479. * The applicant should be aware that prior to issuance of a building permit a fully corrected site plan, landscape plan, irrigation plan, and building plans, must be submitted for approval and all required fees must be paid. This may include but not be limited to the following fees: Park Fee, Perimeter Street Fee, Water & Sewer Impact and Tap Fees, and related Permit Fees. Case No. Attachment E ZA03-089 Page 1 Surrounding Property Owners Verizon Wireless, Inc. Lot 1, Block 1, Oien Addition Owner Zoning Land Use Acreage 1. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 19.994 ac 2. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 15.979 ac 3. Oien, A F AG Low Density Residential 37.792 ac 4. Oien, A F AG Low Density Residential 0.527 ac 5. City of Southlake AG Public Parks / Open Space 116.045 ac 6. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 56.171 ac 7. Grapevine Lake Office, USA AG Corp. of Engineers Boundary 17.132 ac 8. Mci Tele-Communications CS Public / Semi-Public 1.352 ac Case No. Attachment F ZA03-089 Page 1 Surrounding Property Owner Responses Verizon Wireless, Inc. Lot 1, Block 1, Oien Addition Notices Sent: Eight (8) Responses: None