Staff Summary Report Hearing Officer Hearing Date: January 19, 2010 Agenda Item Number: 5
SUBJECT: This is a public hearing for a request by CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C (PL090432) located at 1811 North Scottsdale Road for one (1) use permit.
DOCUMENT NAME: 20100119sdp2 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (0406)
COMMENTS: Request by VALLEY WEST SHOPPING PLAZA – CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C
(PL090432) (Rulon Anderson/Clearwire, applicant; Pollack Investments, property owner) located at 1811 North Scottsdale Road in the CSS, Commercial Shopping and Services District for: ZUP09165 Use permit to allow a sixty foot (60’) monopole (monopalm).
PREPARED BY: Derek Partridge, Planner I (480-350-8867)
REVIEWED BY: Steve Abrahamson, Planning & Zoning Coordinator (480-350-8359)
LEGAL REVIEW BY: N/A
DEPARTMENT REVIEW BY: N/A
FISCAL NOTE: N/A
RECOMMENDATION: Staff – Approval, subject to conditions
ADDITIONAL INFO: The applicant is requesting a use permit to allow a sixty (60’) foot wireless antenna
(monopalm). The property is located 1811 North Scottsdale Road in the CSS, Commercial Shopping and Services District. To date, no public input has been received.
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CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C PL090432 Page 1 January 19, 2010 Hearing Officer
PAGES: 1. List of Attachments 2. Comments; 3. Reasons for Approval; Conditions of Approval; History & Facts/Description; Zoning &
Development Code Reference
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Location Map(s) 2. Aerial Photo(s) 3-4. Letter of Intent 5-6. Co-location survey 7-9. Site plan 10. Elevation 11-12. Photo Simulations 13. Staff Photograph(s)
CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C PL090432 Page 2 January 19, 2010 Hearing Officer
COMMENTS: The applicant, Rulon Anderson, with Clearwire, is requesting a use permit to allow a sixty (60’) foot monopalm (to top of fronds) and associated ground equipment. The property is currently a commercial shopping center use. The monopalm is proposed in the rear service are of the shopping center, approximately 68 feet from the east property line and 199 feet from the south property line. The character of the surrounding area is primarily commercial shopping, commercial hospitality and single family housing. There are a few trees existing on the site of varying heights and species. The applicant has provided a photo simulation from the service area and from the front of the shopping center. The applicant’s co-location survey indicates co-location is not feasible within one-half (½) mile. A stealth monopalm located directly to the north of this site is not suitable for co-location. The applicant has also noted that the SRP power poles located along McKellips Road are not suitable for co-location. To date, staff has received no public input regarding this request. Use Permit The Zoning and Development Code requires a use permit for wireless telecommunication facilities in all allowable zoning districts including the CSS, Commercial Shopping and Services District. This use permit request meets all applicable tests in the following manner:
a. Any significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic in adjacent areas; There will be no significant increase in vehicular or pedestrian traffic in adjacent areas.
b. Nuisance arising from the emission of odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat, or glare at a level exceeding that
of ambient conditions; As the proposal is for a wireless antenna; there should be no nuisances.
c. Contribution to the deterioration of the neighborhood or the downgrading of property values which, is in conflict with
goals, objectives or policies for rehabilitation, redevelopment, or conservation as set forth in the city’s adopted plans or General Plan. There is no evidence that supports a downgrading of surrounding property values. The monopalm is a stealth
design and has not been proven a detriment to the surrounding neighborhood.
d. Compatibility with existing surrounding structures and uses; The proposed use as a light/monopole and wireless communications tower appears to be a compatible ancillary
use to the existing commercial shopping center.
e. Adequate control of disruptive behavior both inside and outside the premises, which may create a nuisance to the surrounding area or general public. A wireless communication tower should not attract disruptive behaviors; the facility will be fully screened and
adequately controlled. Conclusion Staff recommends approval of the use permit, subject to the conditions of approval.
CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C PL090432 Page 3 January 19, 2010 Hearing Officer
REASON(S) FOR APPROVAL: 1. No apparent nuisance resulting from noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration, or glare.
2. No apparent hazards to persons or property from possible explosion, contamination, fire or flood. 3. Traffic generated by this use should not be excessive. 4. The use appears to be compatible with the building, site and adjacent property. 5. Approval of the use permit will not be materially detrimental to persons residing or working in the vicinity,
to adjacent property, to the neighborhood or the public welfare in general.
SHOULD THE HEARING OFFICER ELECT TO TAKE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ON THE REQUEST, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SHOULD APPLY.
CONDITION(S) OF APPROVAL: 1. Obtain all necessary clearances from the Building Safety Division.
2. The monopole shall be no greater than 60’-0 (sixty feet) in height. 3. The proposed equipment cabinet shall be constructed of similar material and color to match the existing
building.
4. Any intensification or expansion of use will require a new use permit.
5. The wireless device shall be removed within thirty (30) days of discontinuance of use. HISTORY & FACTS: None pertinent to this case DESCRIPTION: Owner – Pollack Investments Applicant – Rulon Anderson/Clearwire Existing Zoning – CSS, Commercial Shopping & Services District Proposed Height – 60’-0” ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE REFERENCE: Part 3, Chapter 1, Section 3-102 – Permitted Uses in Residential Districts
Part 3, Chapter 4, Section 3-421 – Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Part 6, Chapter 3, Section 6-308 – Use Permit
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ATTACHMENT 2
Letter of Explanation
AZ-PHX0501 Pollack Plaza Monopalm
Here is an overview of Clearwires technology:
Clearwire is a broadband wireless internet provider that specializes in deploying WiMAX technology. Clearwire's radio's are 5 Watts compared to 20 Watts on Sprint's CMDA radios or 36 Watts on Nextel's radios. Compared to conventional wireless carriers, our radio output is a fraction of what they transmit. As the power is being transmitted out of the radio, it will incur loss through the connectors and coax as it makes its way to the antenna. The dissipated signal is then compensated by a "gain" associated with the antenna where the power is radiated through an array element that shapes the RF. The shaping of the RF is directional and narrows the scope of the field to prevent "spray". This can be equated to a sprinkler head that dispenses the water uniformly across the lawn.
The microwave aspect of our technology is the backbone of our network. These radios transmit less than 0.5 Watt. It will also incur connector and line losses before the antenna dish compensates that and radiates it in a very narrow beam. This is different than the RF antenna shaping in that this is very direct and is Point to Point to the other microwave dish. This can best be simulated as a flashlight where it is a very narrow beam that can only be seen by the end user (i.e. the MW dish at the other end).
All RF being transmitted out of our cell locations is classified as non-ionizing radiation. This falls into the same category as visible and infrared light. We follow all guidelines issued by the FCC and are in compliant with the OET65 safety requirements.
The proposed site is necessary to distribute wireless internet service to the homes and businesses in the area.
The site will require one technician on a once per month visit after construction for maintenance. The proposed project will not utilize connection to any water system, refuse collection, or sewer
system.
This development will not affect any vehicular or pedestrian patterns. The communication site does not emit any odor, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat or glare. The RF emissions from this site are well within FCC guidelines for a wireless communication site.
The proposed site will not cause any deterioration to the surrounding areas. The proposed site will not be in conflict with the goals, objectives and policies of the City. This site will also be compatible existing
surrounding structures.
ATTACHMENT 3
The proposed site is a monopalm (faux palm tree). The proposed stealth monopalm is intended to minimize the visual impact to the neighboring residential. The amount of mature trees on the property and in the neighborhood is conducive to a stealth palm tree.
The proposed site is surrounded by the following zonings.
Current zoning: CSS
Zoning to North: R-5
Zoning to East: Rl-6
Zoning to South: CSS
Zoning to West: CSS
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact Rulon at 602-321-4903.
Sincerely,
Rulon Anderson
ATTACHMENT 4
Co-Location Survey
AZ-PHXOSOl Pollack Plaza Monopalm
Existing verticality was considered before the proposed site was chosen. The list of verticality is as follows:
• There is a monopalm to the North which is not colocatable.
• There are SRP utility poles lining McKellips Rd. Most of which are not colocatable.
Clearwire's site is a faux palm tree that will be a stealth structure and blend in with the other
mature palm trees in the area.
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VALLEY WEST SHOPPING PLAZA –CLEARWIRE – AZ-PHX0501C
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PROPOSED LOCATION OF MONOPALM –VIEW TO NORTHWEST
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