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File #: 2019-669    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Failed
File created: 6/27/2019 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/28/2019 Final action: 10/28/2019
Title: 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)
Attachments: 1. Application, 2. P19-030_CGI_St_Lucie_Tower_Resolution_(elh_rev), 3. Exhibit "A" SEU Concept Plan, 4. Staff Memo 10-7-19, 5. Staff Report, 6. City Cell Tower Locations Map, 7. Public Comment, 8. Staff's Presentation
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

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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 ...

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