7A, Planning Case 10-010 - Conditional Use Permit at 3900 Bethel

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DRAFT Planning Commission Minutes dated September 8, 2010 Planning Case 10-010; Conditional Use Permit; 3900 Bethel Drive; Buell Consulting for AT&�' Mobility — Public Hearing City Planner Beekman stated the applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow AT&T to install roof-mounted cellular antennas and to attach a ground-mounted, 160 square foot, equipment shed on the Brushaber Commons building located on the Bethel University Campus. She then provided additional background information. City Planner Beekman stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed cellular tower and equipment shed meets the requirements of the Zoning Code and if they would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. Staff offers the following fourteen findings for consideration: Gene�al Findings: 1. Documentation has been submitted that addresses the use of the City's water tower sites. This documentation indicates that the water tower sites would not meet the location needs to provide coverage in this area of the City. 2. The proposed antennas would be located on an existing structure. 3. The proposed antennas would be located within the B-1 — General Business District Zone. 4. The proposed antennas would be at an approximate height of 56 feet. 5. The antennas would be located approximately 1,185 feet from the nearest property e lne. 6. The canisters would be painted to match the color of the structure to which they are attached. 7. Cellular towers and antennas are a conditionally accessory use in the B-1 Zoning District. On the Conditional Use Permit Evaluation C�ite�ia: 8. The proposed plan would not have any impact on traffic or parking conditions. 9. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, and other nuisance characteri stic s . 10. The proposed plan will not impact drainage. 11. The proposed plan will not impact population density. 12. The proposed plan is not expected to have a visual impact on surrounding properties or on land use compatibility with uses and structures on surrounding land or adj oining land values because the antennas will not be visible from outside the Bethel University Campus. 13. Park dedications are not applicable. 14. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. City Planner Beekman stated based on the findings of fact, Staff recommends approval of Planning Case # 10-010 for a Conditional Use Permit at 3 900 Bethel Drive subj ect to the following five conditions: Page 1 of 2