09_17_02 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Public Hearing: SP02-011 Special Use Permit for a radio antenna – Black & Veatch on behalf of USEPA. Consideration of an application for a Special Use Permit to construct a radio communications antenna at 390 Old Highway 8 (Oak Grove Mobile Home Park). The USEPA is continuing groundwater cleanup efforts as part of the MacGillis & Gibbs Superfund site. As part of the cleanup, two additional extraction wells are needed. The wells will communicate via radio technology and therefore an antenna is needed. The applicant is proposing to construct a 27 foot structure on top of the existing Oak Grove Mobile Home storm shelter. The shelter is 18 feet high; the highest point for the tower would be 45 feet. The antenna exceeds Zoning Code requirements for height, a Special Use Permit is required. Mr. Boylan presented the request and information. Gary Smith also addressed some questions. Mr. Boylan reported that Harold Gunelius of 805 White Oak Court had called in opposition due to possible interference for cellular phones, TV and radio frequency. It was relayed the applicant has 12 wells for several years and has not heard of any concerns regarding that. There were several questions and answers between Commissioners, staff and applicant. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion by O’Brien, Second by Baker to 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF Motion by O’Brien, Second by Zisla to SP02-011, subject to the following conditions: 1. Licensed Professional Engineer’s certification that upon collapse or failure of the antenna, that there is no safety threat posed to the structural integrity of the storm shelter. 2. Issuance of a building permit. 3. Continued compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried. Public Hearing: PRD02-002, LP02-009. FP02-002 Final Review of Planned Residential Development, Site Plan & Final Plat – Humphrey Engineering / Nedegaard Custom Homes. Consideration of an application for a Planned Residential Development (PRD), Site Plan and Final Plat. The purpose is to construct a 17 unit townhome development and subdivide the property into townhome lots. The subject property is located at 2700 Linden Drive NW, and is zoned R-3B, Multiple Family Residential. Each townhome unit is intended to be owner-occupied and contain a two-stall garage. Mr. Boylan went over the past action and review process background information. There were several questions from Commissioners regarding elevation and the landscape plan. Roger Humphrey of Humphrey Engineering spoke to these issues. John Feges of Nedegaard Custom Homes, also spoke to the project. 3