HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Special Use Permit to allow a new cellular tower at 615 24th StreetCITY OF AMES, IOWA
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTME
IN TII E M A'I "I'l R OF'ria:
APPLK , 'ATION OFS13ATOWERS VI,
I"'I"c' 1+'()R A SPFX..1AI, USF PERMIT,
§§ 29.1307 AND 29.1-503(4), AMES
MUNICIPAL CODE,TO ALLOW A
NE'W CELLULAR TONVER ON
TI IF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
615 24"1' STRUFA,
FACTS
Nupwram
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D[C 2g�;3
CITY OF FAMES, IOWA
GEOCODI NO. 05-35-100-060
1)1,'.CISION & ORDFAZ
'file subje
ct Property is the existing location ol'the ACL' IlardWal-C bUildirlo. The property Is
zoned N(... (Neighborhood Commercial) and is surrounded by high density residential to the
north, low density residential to the east and south, and commercial to the west. The applicant is
seeking to COrlStrUCt a new 1110110POIc cell tower on the property. The new tovvcr and associated
equipment shelter will be located in a lcasearea along the northern hOUndary 01'thC Property with
al'I access edSelnCln tlll'(,)L[()h the existing C01111nercial parking lot from 24'" Street. The required
irilrili-i'min setback is 60 feet based on the overall height of 95 feet. The tower is approxinlately
205 feet from 24`I, Street, 232 feet from Grand Avenue, 170 f'ect From Jensen Avenue, and
65 feet 11-0111 the SOLIth property line of the apartments located north of the property, thus meeting
all I-CCILlired minimum setbacks. All areas of' access to the leased site are paved in compliance
With the rolling ordinance. The new tower will be an 85 foot tall monopole, 95 fect in height
with the lightning) rod. The tower will be within a, 40 by 40 foot fenced C0111I)OL111d which will
HICILIde in enclosed equipment shelter. The leased premises Include in area for future Inclusion
of` one additional wireless carrier's shelter. The 111011OPOIC Will ilICILICIC three internally 1110LInted
L 1 another
antenna frames, two for Use by Vernon, with one open frame for future co -location of L otl er
carrier. The paved area around the CIICIOSLII-C VVIII provide the required parking needed for all
automated cell tower. The proposed equipment shelter provides security and screening for the
equipment needed for the tower. The I'CIICC ClICIOSUre will he a 6 loot tall hoard on board fence
with access through a 14 foot wide swing gate located oil the north side of the fence enclosure.
Staff presented evidence that the application meets all the criteria of sections 29.1307 and
29.1503)(4). Stall' rioted recent state code amendments, specifically the new Cell 'Power SitillO
Act, and advised that certain elements relating to the location of the cell tower COUld not be taken
into consideration. The applicant provided no evidence to the contrary.
DECISION
The Board considers the standards applicable to special use permits from the provisions of the
zoning ordinance. I lavino heard the evidence presented about this proposed facility, the Board
finds that it meets the general standards for a Special Use Permit in section 29.1503)(4)(a), (c),
and (e); and the applicable specific criteria and design standards for wireless conirriunicati011
Cacilitles found in section 29.1307. In li,,htol'the evidence presented alld tile lirrclin4 s in the SILIA,
report, the B(mrci determines that ormitino the permit isappropriate.Z, L-
ORDER
WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERLD that the applicant is GRANTFD a Spcci,,,i1 Use Pcrlillt,
sections 29.1 307 and 29.1503(4) of the Allies Municipal Code, to allow a nekv cell to)wcr with
antennas fcw the property 1(.)citeci at 615 24"' Street.
Any person desiring to appeal this decision to a court of' record may do so within 30 days after
the f111110 Of,this decision.
Done this 23rd day of'September, 2015.
Erin Calli Shelby F cl
Secretary�111�a to the Board Chair,