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Home My WebLink AboutMemo from Pinnacle Engineers . .,,"--.~ ~"""'""r", "n.;. ""Ut!)t!t!/-I/t!l p.l PINNACLE Engineers, Inc. 12552 w. Executive Dr. SUIt& B. BoIse. Idaho 83713 FAX TRANSMITTAL DATE: 12-Aug-O4 JOB NO.: CO36390 FROM: Dave McKinno,!__. TO: Anna Canning" Brad Wa!soD, Mayor De Wcerd, & Cily Council }'llW: ADDRESS: FAX NUMBER SENT TO: 888-6~?4, ,8~8-4218 NUMBER OF PAGES (INCLUDING COVER SHEET): 6 RE: , \\:,cstcom Cell Tower D..Ci:Q T'\ n~'¡ T) --"'-R~ .~IJG 1 , ?nn4 l}[ty Of Meridian Cit,' (,lM,1- Office ""'--- 12552 W. EXF,ÇUTIVl£ DR. SUITE ß, BOISE, IDAHO 83713 CLYILlSTRUCTURA upr .ANNINGISURVEYING PH (208) 887-7760 (208) 887-7781:FAX AUG 12 '0409:39 :>"'" ""., .,."" nu.. .~ u~ Uv'~Od r ""'d'" " " c."~ln""r-,., "'U. ""U")OOf-({Ol p..:: PINNðCLE Engineers, Inc. TO: Anna Canning, Brad Watson and CiLy of Meridian Mayor a.nd City Council 660 Water1ower. See 200 Meridian,lD 83642 J)ATE: August 6, 2004 RF.: Wire]ess C()mmunication Ordinance Revisions Dear City Officials: After the City C()ul1eil meeting hdd ¡¡1St month to discuss the proposed revisions to the Wireless Communication Ordirulnc~', we decided to re-visit several of the issues di$cussed at the meeting with Anna to see.: if we could resolve the Council's concerns pri(r t() the next meeting. After h<Lving a productive meeting with Anna, WI;; received a lettcr ¡rom thc Public Works Department concerning seven,1 addition"] issues related to the proposed c()dl;; revisions, In response to this ncw list of concerns, we contacted the Public Works Department and md with Bruce Frecklelon to review their concerns as well. The ()lIowing pa,ragraphs will uutline the changes made to the proposal after mce.:ting with the City staff. At our meeting with Anna, we discussed visual impact or the proposed antennae ond decided that we could reduce the size of the antennae to 4 square Jèct ;n .~ize and the parabolic dishes ("s¡¡te]lite dishes") could be eliminated as an oplion for plae~"'ent on streetlights. In addition to reducing the size or the antennae, Anna suggested, and we agreed, langu¡¡ge that would require approval of all property ()wners within iJ 100' radius of the stTeetlighL (measured from centerline of road located directly in front ()f the light) prior to approval for placement on existing streetlights. Developers of new subdivisions may request the inclusion of streetlights with the antennae liS a part or the development approv¡11 process, In addition to the above mentioned limitations. we decided that the antenrulC would have to be spaced (measured horizontally) at least 500' ¡¡part, and painted to match the eoloi' OfU1C slr~ellight. Brad Watson's 7/29104 memo to Anna and me li$ted additioWlI concerns that the Public Works department wanted resolved prior to approval of the revision, A copy or this memo is attached for your review. The first concern listed on thc memo W"$ in rdationship to the additional electrical costs associated with the antclmae being attached to the strcetlights. and we would be wìlling to pay the additional cost of the electricity and the power costs to run the streetlight as well, I have placed a call 10 Will Berg to I~"" W. FXECl;TIV" ¡¡RIVE. SUi'll} U . UOISF, ¡[Mill) ~:\;'U. (]JI~) ~H7 77(,{J. F^X (,liS) .~N7.77KI '" Ir. 1? """ "'",,"'C:¡ """0 o~ ..,..,..,. "W& .~ v~ UU.~UG r""'G-'~ ~",,""'..r.,., .nc, ',,"UO'OOf-fft. F,'" determine the cost or running a streetlight, and the co~t can be workcd out in the lease agreement. Thc second concern listed in the memo was possible problems associated with new light poles located within existing neighborhoods. and we agrecd to clirrullate these concerns by dropping the idea of new streetlights in exi~t¡ng neighborhoods, We would likc to have the ability to repbce old wood pole$ with metal poles. with the City's prior approval. This wi1l ulsn eliminate the eonecms ¡Iboul new .'shoebox" streetlights in neighborhoods with historical or ornamental streetlights. Anle!\!Jae îor these neighborhoods can be placed on buildings, or possibly on l()wers eonstnLcled for wireless service only, The third concern was in regard to a fee schedule to cover costs associated with application, review and inspection of ¡he antennae, We had originally envisioned the application for approval as a ClC. (as noted in the proposed ordinance revisions), upon approval for the Planning and Zoning and Public Works Department. we would be required to obtain an eleetric¡¡1 permit from the City or Meridim1. Electrical permits COVeT thc cost of inspection and plan review. Bruce Freekleton agreed to I()ok into the fee iss1.Je fùrther t() see if they would require any additional fees. The fourth concern rcvolved around a surety requirement for the installation of a new pole, but with the elimination of new poles, this issu~ becomes a non issuc, but we would be willing to pur a surety for the replaeemel1t of old poles if'noce~s¡¡¡:y, Thm: are five additional issues/concerns listed in th~ memo, starting with standards and a basis for review, Bruce asked ¡hat r li~t the standards that would be u~ed for review of an application and lhey are as follows (all arc found within the revised ordinance): 1, Antennae painted to match the streetlight. 2. Sizc ofantennae is less than 4 square feet. 3, Antennae are not located within 500 feet of other like ant~>1mae. 4, Height ofi'lI1tennae is lower tha.n maximum height 1ì)r zoning distTiel. 5, Adjacent neighbors sign off tor approval of the antennae (when applicable). 6. AntelWle will nul be located on streetlights in neighborhoods with omamcntaJJhistonca1 stTeetJights, The second additiona] i~sue listed concerns WiLh historical lighting, and as noted abow, we would not be JoeaLing in these neig,hborhoods, and will look into providing antcnnac in alternative joeatìon~ in Ù¡ese areas (i.e, on top of clubhouscs, co-locating or a /lCW pole in a common area for use by this product), The third addition¡¡1 issue related to a lease or franchise agreement and we arc fine with either option, however Will Berg does not like the franchise fee idea, AUG 12 '0409:39 20B BB7 7781 pQr,I=."n nu6 ,,~ u~ UQ'~Od r .."'a"'o~ c."IP""""", onc, '""UO)OOf-ffOl p,.. The fourth concern is about rtKIio frequency interlt:renee. and we have talked with Len Orady concerning this ¡,suc, and we will agree to limit our Irequency to a range that will n<1t interfere with the City's SCADA and water meter equipment. TI,e (inal concern ¡'dates to the termination of use, We as we]] as the public works department, believe that some ')Llst cau,e" language will need to be added to the tetmination clause, We can't agree to a contract that allows the City to terminate the agreement with thirty days notice without cause. A, always, 1 have appreciated working with the City Staff on this project, they have becn very hclpìùl and supportive of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment. I believe that the changes made to the ordinance after we last ptescntcd ¡tto the Council, have reduced the visual impact of the antennae, while improving the public involvement in the project and will help in allowing this wireless serviee to be offered to the residents of Meridian. Tf you have any questions or comments for me prior to the City Council Meeting Please I't:el fl'eo to contact mc at 887-7760 or via e-mail at davcm(ii)1)innacle'engilJc.ct_s.c.e_~'l}, Sineere]y. bJ ft1 ?A Dave McKinnon Land Use Planner AUG 12 '04 09:40 208 887 7781 PAGE. 04 ..u.. .~ v~ U...,~ga . ""'a~o" c."þ""",,~, 0""" "'UO)OOf-f'OO 1";;' Revisi()ns 10 the Meridian WCT Ordinance (MCC 11-22) Revise the definition of "Anlenna" as follows (MCC 11-22-03): Antcnml- A transmi.w.og.!~rJeeeìvin1l: w:'vice used in telec()mmlJnieations that radiates or ç,aPtures radio or other signals. Antennas include, but are not Jimite_Q.J~Lme following !ypes: Omni-Oirecliønal ("whiD"1.~.ntcnna- Reeeive~ and transmits signals in II 360 degree pattern nrvarvinlZ length.~L:l,t1sJ tVDieally less than 4 inches in !fu.¡¡¡~J.C<~, Oirecl.ional ("pa.o.eJ:J Antenna- Receives and transmit" a sienal in a directional Dattern tvpic.a,lly cneol11l,assil1lJ: an arc (If 120 delZrees, Parabolj_ej"dish") Antenna- A howl shane$! device that receives and transmits sienalÜo.\\ spccific direetir>nal nattern. Aneillarv Antenna- An antcw'O,ajhat is less than 12 inches in iL~ largest p.lmension and lhat is not dil'CetJv lI,S_e.dJP providc personal wireless communication services (i.e. eejJ.,p,b.one service). An example would he II !:,i.P.lt~ntenna. Revise MCC 1-22-413 as fol1ows: Ii. CamQ.\IJ1;]ged Tower and AnLenna Revj_e.l\é:ßt~alth. hidden or otherwise eallloufl1J!!ed eelU,pwers and l1ew ¡l11tennas that areJ.c.s.s.Jban 4 square feet in area and can he mounted onJp_existing or new noles. existin9: strqç,t).igl),t.f'.",b_uildì.!!,g& .towers ete.. shall be reviewed_by lhc Planning and 7Æ>ning [}irector nnd the PILI2!.LQ Y{Q.t!çs Director. (lr their desi"!ne~~t~) determine i r a c(mditional use nerl11it or n Certitìeate otZpninu Compliance (C1.C) Droc_~I'.S shall be required. Slealth or otherwise hidden towers and new antennas shall np.Le.ð.e_~e.d height lil11it3tion of the zeme in which it i~ 10eaJ~A The CZC Process shall be allowed l..-Antcnnae mav be proce~sed a_~aJ~;ç,Ç ifit meets onc oflhl: 1i)lIowing requirements: a. A ntenl1.a,Ç arc proposed ~IS a Dart of the $U brJ.L\'.i.~.i.Q.Q nroeeS$ íœ:£!i..min...arv or 11nill DIal). with written eonsen.loJthe ann! ic¡¡nt/develop~t J'he 3P¡,Jicant has orovided w~i.tJ¡;o)t9.9:Lall proPLTlV owners within a .100' radiu$ or the exist;n!! or Q.I:oP.Cls£d..QQLc., as moosurcd Irom center1iQe of the road directly in front of the ligb.t, b. AUG 12 '04 09:40 208 '"'"7 7~1 1"",r,I=. ffi nuG .~ u~ Uv'~OG r ""'dU'" c."~"I"""", ","'. "::U"'J"'Of-ff"" p." 2. Antennae attachcd to strcctlj"'hts shal.'-Q.e_~lIowe.d only aficL~lLc.Q,Q,~c. U!l:l'eemcnl with the owner aod other resDonsible oartics as aoolieablc have been cxecutcd, 3, Antennae on strectIil!:hts sha1l b~ sen<lrmed by 500' (measured horizonlu1Iy), 4. b,I).t.Q,Ql)a~_,!!!.<!.chcd to streetlights sh,lIJ he Nlinled to m'llch the slreetlights. Revise MCC ] ] .22.5t\2 as loIlows: 2. Stealth towers or otherwise hidden communications laeilities and antennas that ,Ire less than 4 square feet in area, in the R-4, R-8, R- J 5, R.4û, C.N and 0- T Zones may bc pcnnilled through the Certificate of Zoning Compliance process. AUG 12 '04 09:40 208 887 7781 PAGE. 06