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Memo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Justin Fortney, Associate Planner
Date: May 26, 2008
SubjectSite Plan
: – Cingular/ AT&T cellular equipment building - #2008-14 – 1800
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W 4 St (Water tower adjacent to the high school)
REQUEST
Cingular Wireless/ AT&T is proposing to lease space at the City’s water tower for additional
cellular antennas. They must obtain site plan approval to place a structure on site that
would house the equipment that operates in conjunction with the antenna.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The applicant is also in the process of securing a lease with the City to install the antenna
on the water tower and place the building on the site. That process is running separate
from the site plan.
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as P, Public. Water towers with
antenna would be an appropriate use of the land.
Zoning Classification
The subject property is zoned A, Agriculture. Water towers with antenna would be an
appropriate use of the land.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the property:
Direction Existing Use Zoning Comp Plan
North High School track R-3 PRD P-Public
East High School R-3 PRD P-Public
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South 4 St W (Wal-Mart) C-4 Reg. Shopping C- Commercial
West High School Tennis courts R-3 PRD Future Growth
Existing Condition
The existing water tower was built in about 1989. There is an existing structure on the
site that houses equipment for another wireless carrier.
Proposed Improvements
The proposed structure is 11.5 feet by 20 feet and 230 Sq Ft. It is 10 feet tall and will be
surrounded by gravel and a chain link fence that is 6 feet tall with 3 strands of barbed
wire. The area to be fenced is twice as large an area as is being leased, to allow for the
inclusion of another carrier at a future date. This is a request of the Public Works
Department to keep the area looking as though it is all integrated rather than having
multiple sections.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Proposed Building Setbacks
Zoning setbacks are acceptable. The following setbacks are proposed:
Proposed Required
North- 80 feet 20 feet
East- 200 feet 10 feet
South-200 feet 20 feet
West- 95 feet 10 feet
Vehicular Access and Circulation
Access to the area will not be changed. Access to the lease area will be through the
existing entrance.
Pedestrian Access and Circulation
Pedestrian access and circulation is not affected.
Parking
Parking is not required. There is ample room for service vehicles.
Parking Lot
The existing gravel area will be extended to the north for this proposal.
Landscaping
The ordinance requires that ground mounted equipment must be screened from view by
suitable vegetation. The applicants note that landscaping will be coordinated with the
City. Some existing evergreens will be relocated. The new perimeter must be lined
with similar evergreens that presently exist.
Architectural Elevations
The building elevations include a composite of pebbles and cement. The proposal is
commonly used on structures of this type.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan
The engineering department wishes to see how the ground will be sloped to avoid the
creation of drainage problems.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the site plan is recommended subject to the following conditions:
1) Conformance with the Planning Commission Staff Report and plans dated May 26,
2008.
2) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made
towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the
approval is null and void.
3) All disturbed areas on this property shall be stabilized with rooting vegetative cover,
gravel, asphalt, or cement to eliminate erosion problems.
4) All exterior lighting is required to be shielded down and away from adjacent
properties and right-of-ways.
5) Any uncompleted site work (including required landscaping) must be escrowed prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
6) Submission of an electronic copy of all plan sets (TIF, PDF, or similar format) prior
to submittal of a building permit.
7) A grading diagram must be submitted and approved by the Engineering Department.
ATTATCHMENTS
• Location Map
• Aerial Photograph
• Photograph
• elevations
• Site Plan
Type of structure Proposed
Site Plan