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BEFORE THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE
REQUEST CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN
AN I-L ZONE FOR VERIZON
WIRELESS
MERICOM CORPORATION,
Applicant
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Case No. CUP – 02-025
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY
COUNCIL
1. The property is located at 3735 N. Ten Mile Road, approximately ¼ mile north of Ustick
Road, Meridian.
2. The owner of record of the subject property is Bilman Inc., 5640 N. Eagle Rd., Boise, ID
83713.
3. Applicant is Mericom Corporation, 7819 W. Preece Dr., Boise, ID, 83704.
4. The subject property is currently zoned I-L. The zoning district of I-L is defined within
the City of Meridian Zoning and Development Ordinance, Section 11-7-2.
5. The Applicant requests the Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a wireless
communications facility consisting of a 125’ tall steel monopole and supporting
equipment. The I-L zoning designation within the City of Meridian Zoning and
Development Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit be obtained for most uses
including those requested by the Applicant. (Meridian City Zoning and Development
Ordinance, Section 11-8-1).
6. The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission recognizes that the proposed application
is in compliance with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
7. The use proposed which is the subject of this will, in fact, constitute a conditional use as
determined by City policy.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission hereby recommends to the City Council
of the City of Meridian that they approve the requested Conditional Use Permit as requested by
the Applicant for the property described in the application, subject to the following:
A. Adopt the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning and Engineering staff as
follows:
Site-Specific Requirements
1. The monopole structure and antenna array shall be painted a matte earthen color or
otherwise camouflaged to reduce glare and visual intrusiveness. The monopole structure
and antenna array shall be treated in a manner that reduces any glare or excessive visual
intrusiveness of such equipment.
2. The climbing pegs on the tower, below 20’, shall be removed and shall only be used
when the tower is being serviced.
3. All lighting, other than that required by the FAA, shall be prohibited.
4. The tower shall not have any catwalk, crow’s nest, or platform erected thereon except
during times of construction or repair.
5. The tower shall be constructed, as proposed, to allow for at least two additional antenna
arrays and shall be made available for co-location to other users.
6. No signs or banners shall be allowed anywhere on the tower structure except those signs
required for safety purposes.
General Requirements
1. A Certificate of Zoning Compliance shall be obtained prior to applying for a building
permit.
2. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the start of construction.
3. This Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for a maximum period of 18 months. If
construction has not begun within this timeframe, a new Conditional Use Permit must be
obtained prior to the start of development.
B. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Fire Department as follows:
1. Provide a 12’ wide road to the proposed building constructed with 6” of pit run and 2” of
¾ crushed gravel.
2. Post the building address with 6” numbers, which are visible from the street.
3. Provide fire extinguishers per the Uniform Fire Code Std. 10-1.
4. Comply with Article 64 of the Uniform Fire Code for Battery Storage Rooms, if
applicable.
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5. Insure that all right-of-way areas are maintained free of combustible vegetation per
1103.2.4 of the Uniform Fire Code.
C. Adopt the Recommendations of the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District as follows:
1. The Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District’s Creason Lateral courses along the south
boundary of the proposed project. Any encroachment within the easement area of the
Creason Lateral must have approved plans and a signed License Agreement.
D. Adopt the Recommendations of the Meridian Water Department as follows:
1. Applicant should ensure the proposed project does not interfere with the Water
Department’s telemetry at Well 19.
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