HomeMy Public PortalAbout2010_11_09_R144 - Approving TLSE 2010-0005 T-MobileThe Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED November 9, 2010
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -144 ADOPTED November 9, 2010
A RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE THE TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE FOR TLSE 2010 -0005, T- MOBILE ANTENNA AT
WESTPARK
WHEREAS, a Special Exception application with a Special Exception Plat has been filed by
T- Mobile Northwest LLC, and is referred to as TLSE- 2010 -0005, T- Mobile Antenna at Westpark;
and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located at 59 Clubhouse Drive, and is further described
as Loudoun County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 272 -38 -5127; and
WHEREAS, the property is zoned B -3, Community Retail /Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on October 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, at their regular meeting of October 21, 2010 the Planning Commission
recommended denial of this application to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommended conditional approval subject to the conditions identified in
the Town Council Staff Report dated November 4, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined the proposed use meets the special exception
approval criteria as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.4.12 and 9.3.26.B.13; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the Approval Criteria of Zoning Ordinance
Section 3.4.12 have been satisfied; and
WHEREAS, Town Council has determined that the proposal would serve the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare and good zoning practice.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia that the
Special Exception application TLSE 2010 -0005, T- Mobile Antenna at Westpark, is hereby
approved to permit telecommunication antennas on the property located at 59 Clubhouse Drive,
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A RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE THE TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE FOR TLSE 2010 -0005, T- MOBILE ANTENNA AT
WESTPARK
having a Loudoun County Parcel Identification (PIN) number 272 -38 -5124, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Substantial Conformance:
Development of this special exception use shall be in substantial conformance with the
attached Special Exception Plat entitled "Westpark CC/VEPCO as prepared by Compass
Technology Services. This plat includes Sheets T -1, C -1, C -2, C -3, S -1, S -2 and Easement
Survey.
2. No Expressed or Implied Waivers:
Approval of the special exception does not express or imply any waiver or modification of
the requirements set forth in the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations, the
Zoning Ordinance, or the Design and Construction Standards Manual (DCSM) except as
specifically approved by Town Council or as shown as approved by Town Council on the
Special Exception Plat and supporting documents.
3. Expansion: A note should be added to the Special Exception Plat that states:
"The number of antennas shall be limited to a total of twelve (12), and attached to
the platform as depicted on the special exception plat, or as required by Dominion
Virginia Power. The approval of this special exception plat is intended for antennas
solely owned or operated by T- Mobile. Transfer or subleasing of these antennas are
prohibited.
4. Fencing: The applicant shall provide a board -on -board fence, with waterproofing stain
and sealer, constructed to a minimum height of eight (8) feet and located as depicted on
the Special Exception Plat.
5. Vegetative Screen: The applicant shall provide a vegetative screen surrounding three
sides of the fenced enclosure, as illustrated on the Special Exception Plat. If required by
Dominion Virginia Power, the Applicant must receive an encroachment allowance to plant
within the transmission easement; said agreement shall be provided to the Town upon
receipt. The Applicant's encroachment request should provide for a minimum of two
species, each having a height of eight (8) feet at time of planting and a minimum spacing
of at least eight (8) feet. The amount of required material should be equivalent to the
recommended material and spacing.
6. Lighting: The applicant agrees that there will be no lights on the tower unless requested
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
A RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE THE TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SPECIAL
EXCEPTION USE FOR TLSE 2010 -0005, T- MOBILE ANTENNA AT
WESTPARK
PASSED this 9 day of November, 2010.
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Town of Leesburg