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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROPOSAL - 09-00389 - Fuller Consulting (for AT&T) - CUP for Antenna on top of Multi-Family Bldg.VAUO"uUAT&TRepresented by Black & Veatch 3 2G09 L(�' Summary AT&T has an existing telecommunication on the light standards at the BYU Idaho football stadium. The Lease between AT&T and BYU Idaho is expiring on August 14, 2009 and AT&T is decommissioning the existing site. The existing site covers primarily the West side of the BYU Idaho campus and the residential and business areas from the West side of campus to approximately the freeway. AT&T originally proposed a telecommunication facility disguised as a flag pole in Porter Park. However, because of the Radio Frequency and coverage requirements, the proposed flagpole needed to be 90' tall and approximately 40" in diameter. This proved to provide undesirable aesthetics to the historic park and the proposal was denied by the Rexburg City Council. The area to which AT&T wishes to provide coverage is zoned primarily "Medium Density Residential" and "High Density Residential." The Rexburg Wireless Telecommunication Tower and Antennas Code 16.04 currently does not allow telecommunication installations on multi -family dwellings. Antennas can be placed on dwelling rooftops with associated equipment on the ground or located inside the building. If required, antennas can be hidden from view and there are numerous options to disguising antennas on these types of buildings. This is a proposal which AT&T is requesting the City consider. The primary purpose of AT&T addressing Planning and Zoning is to propose a temporary option to the City so that AT&T can continue uninterrupted coverage in the area, more particularly, continued 911 services for AT&T customers. AT&T's Proposal After careful consideration and research, AT&T has found a solution to providing service in the above-described area. In order to best provide coverage, AT&T will need to install two separate telecommunication facilities. AT&T ask that Planning & Zoning approve and allow AT&T to install temporary telecommunication facilities at two different properties while AT&T works with the City by going through the proper zoning approval processes for the permanent facilities. Temporary Facility 1 AT&T asks that it be allowed to place a temporary facility at 164 W. 1" N., Rexburg, ID. The property is owned by Steiner Elevators, Inc. AT&T has approached the property owner is negotiating a temporary lease with the property owner. The AT&T antennas will be placed on the existing grain elevator and the associated equipment will temporarily be placed on a trailer at the bottom of the grain elevator structure. This type of telecommunication installation currently requires Administrative Approval by Planning and Zoning. The Planning and Zoning Department currently has 60 days to respond to this type of application. Because of the urgency required, AT&T asks that Planning and Zoning allow AT&T to move forward with this installation on a temporary basis while it completes the zoning approval application and all other documents required by the City. Temporary Facility 2 In order to provide the best coverage, particularly coverage inside of the apartment buildings to the West of the BYU Idaho campus, AT&T will need to place a second temporary facility at 120 W. 4t' S. This particular installation is known as a "C.O.W." or "Cell on Wheels." This is essentially a tower with associated tower equipment on a trailer. The tower itself will extend approximately 45'-50' feet in height. A picture is attached for reference. The current property owner, Bear Tooth Development has expressed interest in providing space in the building parking lot and is currently in temporary lease negotiations with AT&T.