PC minutes 09/28/05

ITEM NO 15:           USE PERMITTED UPON REVIEW FOR TOWER CO-LOCATION AT 1800 NAISMITIH DRIVE (SLD)

UPR-08-05-05:  Use Permitted upon Review request for co-location on existing wireless tower located at 1800 Naismith Drive.  Submitted by Selective Site Consultants for Verizon Wireless, applicant, and Naismith Holdings LLC c/o AIMCO, property owner of record.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Day introduced the item, a request to allow co-location of telecommunications antenna on an existing building. 

One area resident had contacted Staff with concerns about television interference and harmful emissions.  This resident had been satisfied with Staff’s explanation that these negative impacts had not been experienced with similar antennae installations.

Staff recommended approval of the project with conditions as stated in the Staff Report.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Bob Hurlehe spoke on behalf of the applicant, saying providing better coverage always began with an attempt to find a co-location site for additional antenna, as this was a simpler and less expensive option.

In this case, co-location was proposed on an existing building.  The antennas and mounting were designed to decrease visual impact and were virtually invisible on the structure. 

PUBLIC HEARING

No member of the public spoke on this item.

COMMISSION DISCUSION

The Commission had no additional questions or comments.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Haase, seconded by Jennings to approve a Use Permitted upon Review for co-location on existing wireless tower and forward it to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval, based on the findings of fact presented in the body of the Staff Report and subject to the following condition:

1. Execution of a site plan performance agreement.

          Motion carried unanimously, 10-0, with Student Commissioner Wright voting in favor.