Plan Council Minutes 2010 06-24-10 Plan Council
June 24, 2010
Attendees:
Joe Wywrot, City Engineer
Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble, Dir. Of Comm. Development
Bart Olson, City Administrator
Guests:
None
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am by Krysti J. Barksdale-Noble.
No meeting minutes were provided or approved.
PC 2010-08 U.S. Cellular Cell Tower-Special Use
No Petitioner was present at this meeting. Krysti Barksdale-Noble informed those
present that U.S. Cellular is seeking Special Use approval for a new telecommunications
tower on a ±1.89-acre property located at the northeast corner of US 34 and Eldamain
Road. U.S. Cellular will be leasing a portion of the land currently operating as a vehicle
repair facility and zoned B-3. The plans have also been provided to the City of Plano and
Kendall County Division of Transportation for comments.
The Petitioner will also be seeking a height variance from the ZBA to allow a
194' tall cell tower rather than the maximum 100' tall tower. The ZBA public hearing is
scheduled for July 7, 2010.
Ms. Noble reviewed the requirements for Telecommunication Tower's as part of the
Special Use process and stated that the main concerns would be the tower setback from
Eldamain Road and the equipment shelter rear yard setback. Currently the tower is
setback 499' from Eldamain Road but requires a 500' setback. The equipment shelter is
required to maintain a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet; however it is currently at
approximately 13 feet from the rear property line. Landscaping should also be addressed.
Joe Wywrot reviewed his comments and would like an Engineer's Estimate of
Cost (EEOC) once plans are approved to determine bonds and fees. There was also a
comment about the proposed access driveway apron and design, as well as a requirement
for a separate erosion/sediment control plan. Mr. Wywrot also concurred with Ms. Noble
with regards to have the City of Plano and Kendall County review the plans for the
proposed telecommunications tower.
Ms. Noble will compile all review comments and provide them to the Petitioner.
The matter will move forward to the Plan Commission meeting scheduled for July 14,
2010. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.
Minutes submitted by Krysti J.Barksdale-Noble
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