HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-140 conditional use permit for a new wireless communication facility at 5541 w. linda vista blvdMARANA RESOLUTION N0.2008-140
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 5541 W. LINDA VISTA BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, Crown Communication has applied to the Town of Marana for approval to
develop a new wireless communication facility at 5541 W. Linda Vista Boulevard, generally
located on the south side of Linda Vista Boulevard approximately 980 feet west of Hartman
Lane; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is the site of an existing Town of Marana water
reservoir and pump station, and is currently zoned as "MR-1" (Multi-Family -High Density);
and
WHEREAS, the development of the site will include the construction of a new fifty-five
(55) foot antenna tower as well as a block enclosure to contain the associated ground-mounted
equipment cabinets; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission considered the request to approve the
conditional use permit on September 24, 2008, and voted 4-2 to recommend that the Mayor and
Town Council approve the conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Mayor and Town Council had heard from the representative(s)
of the owner, Town staff, and members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held
October 21, 2008, and after two failed motions to approve, voted unanimously to continue the
conditional use permit request to the November 18, 2008 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Mayor and Town Council has heard from the representative(s)
of the owner, Town staff, and members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held
November 18, 2008, and has determined that the conditional use permit should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town
of Marana, Arizona that the request filed by Crown Communications for a conditional use permit
to allow for the development of a new wireless communication facility to be located- at 5541 W.
Linda Vista Boulevard is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with all applicable provisions of the Town of Marana Codes and Ordinances
including, but not limited to, Title 23 of the Land Development Code, that are current at
the time of development.
2. The tower shall be limited to a maximum height of Fifty-Five (55) feet above surface
grade.
3. The applicant or designated representative must obtain site plan approval from the Town
of Marana Planning Department and must obtain all required permits prior to
development of the wireless communication facility.
4. The developer will be required to plant a minimum of two (2) live palm trees at an
approximate height of 45 feet, similar in appearance to the simulated tree, in order to add
realistic context to the site. The trees must be provided with permanent irrigation and be
maintained as long as the site is operational.
5. No approval, permit or authorization by the Town of Marana authorizes violation of any
federal or state law or regulation or relieves the applicant or the land owner from
responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations including, but not limited to, the Endangered Species Act and the Clean
Water Act. Appropriate experts should be retained and appropriate Federal and State
agencies should be consulted to determine any action necessary to assure compliance with
applicable laws and regulations
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 18th day of November, 2008.
ATTEST: APPRO~D AS 'T~ FORM:
Jocelyn .Bronson, Town Clerk ~' F~nk Cass~[y, Town Atto~
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