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Staff Recommendation

1. Level 1 Review: The application proposes a 180-foot-tall Type 2 Monopole in the I-G (General Industrial) 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 a Level 1 review and granted a COA by Planning staff.

2. Tower type, height, and collocation: The proposed new tower is a Type 2 Monopole, 180' tall. It can accommodate four (4) antenna arrays (one proposed for the initial lessee and space for three future arrays). The base station will contain adequate space for four 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 is one existing 60' tower within 1 mile of the proposed tower, but the height of the tower does not meet the applicant's needs to fill in a gap in coverage.

4. Driveway access: The proposed access, extending east of Lakeside Street, will use a 16' wide, paved drive within a 30' wide access and utility easement. The access and drive will meet the standards of 2012 IFC, Section 503.1.4, which can be ensured during permitting.

5. Landscaping and screening: The proposed landscaping will meet the standards of a 12' wide planting area within the lease area. The buffer contains pyramidal evergreen trees that will be 6' tall at the time of planting; a break in the planting area measuring 12' wide is on the west side of the lease area. The landscaping will surround a 6'-tall chain-link security fence.

6. Equipment shelter: The overall 86'-3" by 63'-9" lease area contains a 62'-3 by 39-9" fenced compound, with a proposed 20' by 25' equipment area. The overall lease area contains space for three additional lease areas. The proposed equipment does not exceed 400 square feet per provider or 12' tall in height.

7. Setbacks: The proposed tower will be set approximately 505' from the nearest RN-1 (Single-Family Residential Neighborhood) district (over 110% of the 180' tower). The tower and perimeter fencing meet the minimum 25' setback requirements.

8. Lighting: At a proposed height of 180' tall, the FAA will not require lighting or marking per FAA requirements.

9. 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 documentation of no towers or structures feasible for collocation within one mile.