Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2009 02 12

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The second design shows an ATS designed to match the existing Excel Energy transmission poles located out on the property. In this instance the cell equipment and dish would be located within a monopole or ATS. The ATS would then be painted to match the color of the transmission pole, which is cortan with a rust finish. This design alternative would blend in with the existing pole structures located on the site and is considered to be the design option which blends best with the surrounding structures. ATS Height The applicant is requesting a monopole of 80 feet, which would allow them to acquire the same propagation signal that they currently have on the existing building. The existing building, where their existing cell equipment is housed, is located on higher ground that the proposed location, therefore the ATS needs to be taller from the ground level to acquire the same signal height. The maximum height established in the Industrial zone district is 50 feet. This request would be 30 feet in excess of the permitted height. During the referral process a copy of the application was sent to the Rocky Mountain Airport (RMA) which represented the height proposal. Staff has not received any comments from RMA regarding the proposed height. ATS Setbacks The LMC establishes setbacks, for principal uses, in the Industrial zone district as follows: Front setback: Side setback: Rear setback: 20 feet 10 feet 20 feet According to the attached site plan, the proposed ATS will be located adjacent to pond#1, which is located just west of the center of the site. In reference to setbacks, the pond area is located approximately 1,300 feet from Campus Drive (to the north); 2,000 feet from the intersection of Health Park Drive and Campus Drive (to the northwest); 1,300 feet from South 88th Street (west); 900 feet from US 36; and 3,600 feet from South 96th Street (east). Staff acknowledges that the proposed ATS complies with the required setbacks. Ground Mounted Mechanical Units The applicant is proposing to locate the ground mounted mechanical units (GMMU) adjacent to the proposed ATS. According to the attached plans, the site required for the GMMU is approximately 10 feet X 15 feet, and will be located on a concrete pad. The proposed GMMU cabinets will stand approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. The LMC requires that the GMMU be screened from view, depending upon the location of the GMMU to the adjacent property line. In this instance, the GMMU and ATS are located within the subject property a distance greater than approximately 1,300 feet to the nearest neighboring use (Monarch High School, to the north). Staff acknowledges 3