Submitted By
Mike Quinn, ZBA Chair thru Tammie Grossman, Development Customer Services Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals' Recommendation and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to Attach a Small Wireless Facility to an Existing Pole on Private Property Located at 320 Chicago Avenue
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Overview
Overview
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on an application submitted by SAC Wireless, contractor for AT&T Mobility to operate a Small Cell Wireless Telecommunications Facility.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Support the Zoning Board of Appeal's Recommendation
Body
Staff Recommendation
Staff supports the Zoning Board of Appeals
Fiscal Impact
N/A.
Background
The Subject Property is an irregularly shaped zoning lot located in a NC Neighborhood Commercial District. The property is improved with a single-story building owned by Oak-Leyden. The Applicant proposes to attach a small cell wireless facility to an existing Com Ed utility pole that is located in the parking lot at 320 Chicago Avenue. One OMNI Cylindrical antenna will be attached to an existing 29'-2" wood Com Ed utility pole at a height of 36'-2" above grade level. According to the Applicant, the new small cell wireless facility for AT&T Mobility will increase network capacity and data speeds for the surrounding community
Alternatives
1. Accept the recommendation as presented,
2. Deny the application, or
3. Approve the application with modifications
Previous Board Action
N/A.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on January 9, 2019. One person testified in opposition to the requested special use permit based on the aesthetic concerns and not the proposed location and use of the small cell facility. The Zoning Board of Appeals ratified their findings of fact by a 7-0 vote on January 9, 2019.
Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
N/A.
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