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ITEM 5
Planning & Zoning Commission Memorandum Development Services Memo No.
21-050
Date:
October 20, 2021
To:
Planning and Zoning Commission
Thru:
Kevin Mayo, Planning Administrator
David De La Torre, Planning Manager
From:
Subject:
PLH21-0035 Verizon Pho Twelve Oaks
Request:
Use Permit approval to modify and relocate an existing wireless facility
Location:
360 S Twelve Oaks Blvd.
Applicant:
Steve Ciolek - Coal Creek Consulting
Proposed Motion:
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Use Permit case PLH21-0035 Verizon Pho Twelve Oaks
to modify and relocate an existing wireless facility
, subject to the conditions recommended by Planning staff.
Background Data:
Zoned for a School, approved via Use Permit in 1984.
Zoning code requires use permit for wireless facility that is not co-located on an existing pole and creates a new pole holding a wireless facility.
Surrounding Land Use Data:
North
PAD for single-family residential
South
PAD for single-family residential
East
PAD for single-family residential
West
PAD for single-family residential
Proposed Business Operations (for Use Permit) or Proposed Development (for PDP)
Type of tower
Monopine
Total height to top of branch
60 feet
Total height to top of tower
56 feet
Total height to top of antennas
52 feet
Review and Recommendation:
This Use Permit request is to modify the flag pole back to its original use and build a new monopine closer to the building that will be able to support the mechanical equipment needed for the wireless facility. During review, planning staff worked with the applicant to find a location on the property that is not considered visibly or physically intrusive to attendees at the school. Planning staff proposed the monopine over the monopalm in an attempt to better blend in the wireless facility with the surrounding area. Planning staff has reviewed the request and finds it consistent with the General Plan and zoning code.
Currently, a flag pole exists on the school property that has been modified to support a wireless facility. City of Chandler zoning code allows for the replacement of an existing pole with a wireless facility if the replaced pole continues the use of the originally intended purpose. A Use Permit is required if a new wireless facility is added without replacing an existing facility and continuing its original purpose.
The applicant attempted to replace the equipment in the current modified wireless facility flag pole, but the pole is not wide enough to fit the newly proposed mechanical equipment. A wireless communication facility is not permitted by right and must gain Use Permit approval in order to have a wireless communication facility on the property that is not collocated on an existing pole.
Public / Neighborhood Notification
This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
A neighborhood meeting sign was posted on the site and on social media via NextDoor.
A neighborhood meeting was held on August 16th. There was no one besides a city planner and the applicant in attendance.
Five neighbors have reached out after the posting for the public hearings. Many were looking for more information about the request. All neighbors who reached out were responded too and sent additional information on the wireless facility.
As of the writing of this memo, planning staff is unaware of any opposition.
Recommended Conditions of Approval
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Use Permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Development shall be in substantial conformance with approved exhibits. Expansion or modification of the use beyond approved exhibits shall void the Use Permit and require new Use Permit application and approval.
2. Use Permit does not constitute Final Development Plan approval. Compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Use Permit shall apply.
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