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Consider and take action on an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2005-24 for a Special Use Permit (SUP10-07 (Clear Wireless) on approximately 0.01 acres for a "communication towers and structures" use to colocate on an existing tower in the "OS" (Open Space) zoning district, legally described as portions of Lots 103 and 111 (103-3) Division D of League City, generally located southeast of Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) with the approximate address being 2491 1/6 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) (Director of Planning and Research)
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval 7-0-0 subject to conditions on October 18, 2010.
First and final reading requested.
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Background:
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit in order to co-locate communication antennae for Clear Wireless. Sprint/Nextel already has communication antennae on the tower within the CenterPoint easement and structure. Three new sector panel antennae and 1 microwave dish will be mounted on an existing electrical tower within a CenterPoint easement. The new equipment will increase the height of the existing tower and equipment by 8 feet to a total height of 123 feet. A new equipment platform with an area of 3 feet by 3 feet and a height of approximately 9 feet, including the GPS antenna, within the existing equipment yard area.
Origination:
Planning & Research Department
Applicant: Bill Wright with BC Management
Owner: CenterPoint Energy
Attachments:
1. Excerpt Planning and Zonign Commission Minutes
2. Staff Report
3. Zoning Map with Notification Buffer
4. Photographs of Site
5. Aerial Map
6. Proposed Site Plan
7. Letter from CenterPoint
8. Ordinance
9. Exhibit "A" to Ordinance
Recommendation:
The Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 18, 2010 and recommended approval with a 7-0-0 vote subject to the following conditions:
1. In accordance with the Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit documentation from the FAA that the lighting is the minimum required by the FAA to the building department with a Building permit application.
2. In accordance with the Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit documentation indicating that the power density levels do not exceed federally approved levels or American National Standards Institute standards, whichever provides the stricter requirements.
3. In accordance with the Communications Tower Ordinance, prior to obtaining a building permit, submit documentation indicating that electromagnetic radiation levels do not exceed Federal Communications Commission standards.
4. All outstanding annual fees for all existing communication antennae must be paid in full prior to City Council second reading.
Funding:
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