4E, Planning Case 09-009 - Bethel Drive

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June 3, 2009 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Plannin2 Case 09-009: Conditional Use Permit Amendment: 3900 Bethel Drive: Bethel University and AT&T -Public HearinJ! Mr. Roberts reported that the applicant requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Amendment for AT&T to install a cellular tower and adjacent 160 square foot equipment shed on the Bethel University campus. Mr. Roberts stated that the Staff offers the following twenty-one findings for consideration: 1. The area of the lease tract, including the tower and adjacent equipment shed, would be 700 feet (35' X 20'). 2. The proposed tower would have a height of 75 feet, the maximum allowed in the Zoning Code. The antennas would occupy the top 15 feet of the tower. It will be painted dark brown. 3. The adjacent equipment shed would be 160 square feet (16' X 10'), with a height of ten feet, constructed primarily in brick. 4. A four-foot retaining wall would be built around the east side and portions of the north and south sides of the lease tract. 5. The tower would be at least partially screened from adjacent properties by trees to the east and south. 6. The City would not be party to the lease agreement and would not own or be responsible for maintaining the equipment shed. 7. The site is a minimum of 170 feet from the closest property line (to the east) and is located adjacent to the smallest of the four eastern campus parking lots. This site appears to have been selected with regard to decreasing obtrusiveness to adjacent properties and public streets. 8. The tower setback would be greater than that of campus buildings. 9. The minimum required rear and side interior setback for accessory structures in the B-1 Zoning District is 10 feet, of which the tower would exceed. 10. The tower setback from Bethel Drive would be greater than that of any principal buildings along the street. 11. The tower setback from the nearest property line would be greater than its height. 12. There are no limits on the number of towers or antennas in non-residential lots. 13. There are no specific requirements for screening of cellular towers outside of City water tower sites. 14. Cellular towers and antennas are a conditionally accessory use in the B-1 Zoning District. On the conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria: 15. The proposed plan would not have any impact on traffic or parking conditions.