Placement: Resolutions / Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 19-R93, Quasi-Judicial, Public Hearing, A Resolution Approving a Special Exception Use for a Wireless Communications Tower for CGI St. Lucie, LLC (P19-030)
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Submitted By: Bridget Kean, AICP, Senior Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City’s Mission to plan for smart and balanced growth.
Executive Summary (General Business): An application for a special exception use to permit a wireless communication tower with a maximum height of 150 feet in a General Use Zoning District. The proposed location is the maintenance facility for the St. Lucie Trail Golf Club located at 460 SW Utility Drive.
Presentation Information: Staff may provide a short presentation.
Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the proposed resolution as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board with the following conditions:
1. The maximum height of the wireless communications tower shall be 150 feet.
2. Any obsolete or unused tower shall be removed after twelve (12) months of non-use. A removal bond or irrevocable letter of credit equal to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) shall be required prior to obtaining final site development permits.
3. A revised landscape plan shall be provided to restore the perimeter landscaping for the maintenance facility.
4. A twenty (20) foot wide stabilized gravel driveway shall be provided from SW Utility Drive to the paved entrance into the maintenance facility as depicted on the concept plan.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and adopt the proposed resolution.
2. Move that the Council not adopt the proposed resolution and provide staff direction.
Background: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of the Special Exception Use with conditions at their October 1, 2019 meeting by a unanimous vote of the Board. The Site Plan Review Committee recommended approval of the concept plan at their meeting of June 26, 2019.
Issues/Analysis: See attached staff report.
Financial Information: N/A
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The subject property is located south of St. Lucie West Boulevard, west of SW Bethany and immediately west of the St. Lucie West Services District.
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit “A” SEU Concept Plan
3. Staff Memo 10-7-19
4. Staff Report
5. Application
6. Cell Tower Locations Map
7. Public Comment
8. Staff’s Presentation
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.