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6. B.
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| Board of Adjustment |
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| SUBMISSION DATA: |
REQUESTED CONDITIONAL USE:
The applicant is seeking conditional use approval to construct a 350 foot telecommunications tower in Rural Residential (RR) zoning district.
RELEVANT AUTHORITY:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section:3-2.3(c)(3)e Rural Residential district.
(c) Conditional Use
e. Public utility structures greater than 150 feet in height, and telecommunications towers of any height, excluding any industrial uses.
CRITERIA:
Land Development Code of Escambia County, Florida (Ordinance 96-3 as amended), Section 2-6.4 |
| CRITERION (a) |
General compatibility. The proposed use can be conducted and operated in a manner that is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed use can be conducted and operated in a manner that is compatible with adjacent properties and other properties in the immediate area. The existing uses in the area are primarily agriculture. Most of the property in the area is currently zoned Agriculture and Rural Residential which are vacant parcels. The closest residential use in the area is over 500 feet from the cell tower location on the parcel. |
| CRITERION (b) |
Facilities and services. Public facilities and services, especially those with adopted levels of service, will be available, will provide adequate capacity to serve the proposed use consistent with capacity requirements.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
Applicant states power is the only service that will be required. The project will be further reviewed at the Site Plan Review Process. |
| CRITERION (c) |
On-site circulation. Ingress to and egress from the site and its structures will be sufficient, particularly regarding vehicle and pedestrian safety and convenience, efficient traffic flow and control, on-site parking and loading, and emergency vehicle access.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
The proposed use does not appear to have a designated ingress/egress. All requirements for access will be reviewed at the Site Plan Review Process. |
| CRITERION (d) |
Nuisances and hazards. The scale, intensity, and operation of the use will not generate unreasonable noise, glare, dust, smoke, odor, vibration, electrical interference, or other nuisances or hazards for adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
Staff found no nuisances or hazards to the adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area. The applicant has provided a Fall Zone letter that states that the tower would not be a hazard to adjacent properties as proposed. |
| CRITERION (e) |
Solid waste. All on site solid waste containers will be appropriately located for functional access, limited off-site visibility and minimal odor and other nuisance impacts.
FINDINGS-OF-FACT
No solid waste containers are proposed for this site and will be reviewed during the Site Plan Review Process. |
| CRITERION (f) |
Screening and buffering. Where not otherwise required by the LDC, screening and buffering will be provided if appropriate to the proposed use and site.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The area currently is wooded as well as the adjacent parcels. There are no residential uses within 500 feet of the tower site. |
| CRITERION (g) |
Signs and lighting. All exterior signs and lights, whether attached or freestanding, will be compatible with adjoining properties and other properties in the immediate area, especially regarding glare and traffic safety.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
There are no residential uses within 500 feet of the tower site on the parcel. Applicant states any signage and lighting will be in regulations with the FAA and FCC regulations. |
| CRITERION (h) |
Site characteristics. The size, shape, location and topography of the site appear adequate to accommodate the proposed use, including setbacks, intensity, bulk, height, open space and aesthetic considerations.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
The project parcel has access from Century Blvd. and is a heavily wooded 252 (+/-) acres running north and south. It should accommodate the setbacks and height of the cell tower. |
| CRITERION (i) |
Use requirements. The proposed use complies with any additional conditional use requirements of the applicable zoning district, use, or other provisions of the LDC.
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Staff finds the proposed use will comply with all conditional use requirements of the zoning district and use. |
| STAFF FINDINGS |
| Staff recommends approval of this conditional use application. |
| BOA DECISION |
| The Board adopted Staff's findings and approved the Conditional Use with the note that this project will also undergo the Site Plan Review Process. |
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