Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2010 01 14

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City. All facilities are required to meet applicable FCC regulations regarding human health and exposure to radio frequency emissions. Design standards specific to roof mounted facilities require that the antennae be; 1) mounted on an existing penthouse structure, or 2) screened behind existing screening on the roof, or 3) screened with new screening material that is compatible with existing screening materials on the roof and overall project architecture. Building mounted antennae shall not exceed the maximum building height for the zone district, or applicable design standard. SPECIAL REVIEW USE CRITERIA: Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100.A lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use /development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; It is the intent of the provisions of Chapter 17.42, which regulates CMRS facilities, to provide a high level of communication services to the residents of the City. The purpose of the code is to accommodate the growth of the telecommunications industry in a reasonable manner that is consistent with the community aesthetic and design goals. Staff finds this criterion is met. 2. That such use /development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; Staffs finds the building mounted CMRS facility meets both the general and the specific design standards as required under Section 17.42.030. The placement of the roof mounted antennae array is constrained by the extent of existing roof mounted HVAC equipment. New screening elements have been incorporated into the design to minimize visual impacts. The overall height of the antennae array does not exceed to the maximum allowed building height in the AO zone district. All mechanical support equipment is located in the basement of the existing building. Staff finds this criterion is met. 3. That the use /development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; No ground mounted support mechanical equipment is proposed in this application. There are no aspects of the use which will impact the internal efficiency, site layout or function of the site. Staff finds this criterion is met. 4