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Staff Recommendation

1. Level 1 Review: as the application proposes a 124' tall, Type 1 Monopole in the A district, with no additional deviations from the development standards listed in 4.92.D and no exceptions to the standards for minimum height or minimum spacing between towers, the proposed new tower can be evaluated as Level 1 review and granted a COA by Planning staff.

2. Tower type, height, and collocation: the proposed new tower is a Type 1 Monopole, at 124' tall (120' with 4' appurtenance). The proposed tower can accommodate at least two (2) additional antenna arrays (three total, including the one proposed for initial lessee). The base station will contain adequate space for at least two separate lease areas for ground equipment.

3. Separation: the proposed tower meets the zoning code requirements for standards (separated from other towers by a minimum of 1,500'. There are no existing towers to collocate upon within 0.75 miles of the proposed tower.

4. Driveway access: the proposed access, extending north/northeast off Sam Lee Road, will use a 20' wide, paved access drive within a proposed 30' wide access and utility easement. The access and drive will meet standards of 2012 IFC, Section 503.1.4, which can be ensured during permitting.

5. Landscaping and screening: the proposed landscaping includes a 12' wide planting area, with evergreen trees at a minimum 6' tall, planted in a staggered pattern spaced 4' max on enter. A break in the planting for the access gate will measure 12' wide. The landscaping will surround an 8'-tall chain-link security fence.

6. Equipment shelter: the overall 60' by 60' lease area contains a 36' by 36' fenced compound, with a proposed 15' by 20' AT&T ease area, featuring a cabinet and generator on a 10' by 16' compound pad. The overall lease area contains space for two additional lease areas. The proposed equipment does not exceed 400 square feet or 12' tall in height.

7. Setbacks: the proposed tower will be set 140' from the nearest PR zone (over 110% of 124' tower) and meets the setback requirements of the base zoning district (A). The perimeter fencing meets the setback requirements of the base zoning district.

8. Lighting: at a proposed height of 124' tall, the FAA will not require lighting or marking per FAA requirements.

8. The proposed WCF is not in a residential zone, nor within 2,000' of a Scenic Highway, Tennessee Parkway, or Historic District, and is not subject to visual impact requirements.

10. The applicant has met all application submittal requirements, including a letter of commitment from a cellular provider, complete site plans and drawings, a statement of purpose, collocation consent, and a documentation of no towers or structures feasible for collocation within one mile.