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AGENDA ITEM STAFF REPORT
Contact Name:
Contact Number:
Item #
Antonio Fabre, AIC&
407 -905-3100/1019
Meeting Date: April 1, 2008
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Reviewed By:
Department Director:
City Manager:
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Subject: Orange CountySite Plan for Special Exception
The Ocoee Telec.ommunication Tower Facility
Case #: 2-08-S'E-014
Commission District # 3 - Rusty Johnson
ISSUE:
Should the Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Site Plan for Special Exception to
permit construction of a telecommunication facility utilizing a lattice tower located in Area Three of the (Map
5-19) Telecommunications Service Facilities Location Map?
BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
. The subject site is approximately 7.64 acres in size and is located on the south side of (475) West Story
Road. The actual lattice tower will occupy a small portion (75 feet by 75 feet) of the site located on the
southwest corner. The property itself is currently the location of the Orange County Services Building and
accessory uses. Orange County Public Safety Communications has proposed a telecommunications facility
utilizing a 280 feet high lattice tower. The Future Land Use classification for this entire property is "Public
Facilitiesllnstitutional"; current Zoning classification is General Commercial (C-3). The property is also
located in Area Three as designated on the (Map 5-19) Telecommunications Service Facility Location Map.
The proposed LIse of a Telecommunications Service Facility utilizing a lattice tower requires the applicant
(Orange County BCC) to submit a Special Exception application with corresponding Site Plan. The
proposed Special Exception location under Section 5-19 is consistent with the Future Land Use Element of
the Ocoee Comprehensive Plan.
The current zoning classifications and actual uses of parcels surrounding the subject property:
Direction Zonin!! Classification Actual Use
North 1-1 One-story commercial establishments with a
mixture of uses (restaurants, personal
services. mini-storal!e warehousinl!. etc.)
East C-3 Manhein Auto Auction
South C-3 Manhein Auto Auction
West C-3 Manhein Auto Auction
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DISCUSSION:
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The City of Ocoee has determined that the use of conventional zoning classifications are inappropriate for
the permitting of telecommunications service facility locations. Accordingly, the City adopted Map 5-19
"Telecommunications Service Facilities Location Map," which is used for permitting the location and types
of telecommunications service facilities within three areas (Areas One, Two, and Three).
Area Three is the least restrictive of the designated telecommunications areas, which allows for lattice type
antennas with a maximum heiqht of 200 feet. The Applicant is requesting a Waiver from this height
restriction (bv 80 feet) due to the technical feasibility of the proposed radio 911 emergency response
systems. Therefore, the Applicant justification for the height waiver is strictly based on public safety for the
local citizens of this area. .
Special Exceptions are defined in Subsection 2-4.C (282) of the City of Ocoee Land Development Code as:
A special exception is a use that would not be appropriate without restrictions
throughout the zoning division or district. However, if controlled as to number, area,
location or relation to the neighborhood, would promote the public health, safety,
welfare, morals, order, comfort, convenience, appearance, prosperity or general
welfare, such uses would be appropriate.
In accordance with Section 4-8 and 5-19.of the Ocoee LDC, staff must also consider the proposed use in
relation to the compatibility with' surrounding land uses. Additionally, Staff must also evaluate and consider
the new telecommunications service facilities in order to promote, protect, and improve the public health,
safety, general welfare, and aesthetics of the community by addressing their significant aesthetic and
safety impacts.
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Staff conducted an analysis to ensure land use compatibility, appearance and visual impact of the
proposed telecommunications service facility. A map was provided by the Applicant that depicted the
pattern of adjacent land uses and the roadway network within a 660 feet radius of the proposed location.
The depicted area shows a mixture of light industrial, warehousing, and commercial uses. Before and after
pictures were also submitted to depict its visual appearance. The pictures contained color photo-
simulations of the proposed facility.
The proposed site plan shows the required landscape buffers, landscaping and setbacks requirements.
The fencing surrounding the facility will be 6 feet high decorative metal painted black to properly screen the
telecommunications equipment. The Applicant is also requesting the ability for the tower to co-locate other
private cell providers. These private cell providers will be limited to the 200 feet height constraint of the
Area Three district. The tower will be limited to a total of 24 antennas per Code.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
On February 28, 2008, the Development Review Committee reviewed the "Orange County Site Plan for
Special Exception for Ocoee Telecommunication Tower Facility" date stamped February 26, 2008. There
were several technical issues to be addressed from the Planning Division that were identified in written
staff comments and presented verbally. All of the issues were discussed and a few minor changes to the
Plan were agreed upon.
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It was further emphasized to the Applicant that Area Three allows for a maximum height of 200 feet for
lattice towers. Therefore, this tower would require a waiver from the Land Development Code for its
proposed height of 280 feet. The Police Department ag.reed to speak to the Commissioners during the
formal meetings on the 911 public safety aspect of this tower. Charles Smith, Utilities Director asked about
being able to use the tower and the building for his new meter reading system. The Applicant was receptive
to this request; however, additional technical information would be required to see if it is even feasible and
an agreement between the applicant an9 the City of Ocoee Utility Department wiU be~needed to handle any
potential issues that may arise in the future.
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During the DRC meeting, the Applicant also asked for additional waivers from the Code; specifically,
deleting the decorative fence and landscaping around the tower. The Applicant stated that no one will see
the area and there is already a chain link fence installed. Discussion ensued about alternate methods of
screening such as screening the current fence with vines. Nevertheless, due to the public hearings already
scheduled for this project, staff does not have the time to evaluate another Site Plan with an alternative
screening proposal. Staff has agreed that the Applicant should forward this waiver request to the
Commissioners for their formal consideration and motion.
When the discussion was finished, the DRC voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Special
Exception Site Plan date stamped February 26, 2008, subject to approving the height Waiver request, the
developer making changes discussed at the DRC meeting and specified in the staff review memorandum.
A revised Preliminary Site Plan (date stamped March 5, 2008) incorporates all of the requested Site Plan
changes.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed "Orange County Site Plan for Special
Exception for the Ocoee Telecommunication Tower Facility" on March 11, 2008. City Staff presented a
brief overview of the Site Plan. City Staff and the Applicant answered several questions regarding
screening, height requirements, and sight distance. All of these questions were addressed adequately in
the P&Z meeting.
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The Public Hearing was opened for the Special Exception for the Ocoee Telecommunication Tower
Facility. There was no one from the public to speak regarding this project. The Applicant requested
additional waivers from the Code; specifically, deleting the decorative fence and landscaping around the
tower. The Applicant stated that no one will see the area and there is already a chain link fence installed.
Additionally, there is an existing vegetative screening on the south and west sides. The P&Z Commission
supported these waivers from the Land Development Code.
After finishing its deliberations, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of the "Orange County Site Plan for Special Exception for the Ocoee Telecommunication Tower
Facility" date stamped March 5, 2008.
'STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the recommendation of the DRC and Planning & Zoning Commission, Staff recommends that the
Mayor and City Commissioners approve the Orange County Special Exception for the Ocoee
Telecommunications Service Facility utilizing a lattice tower located in Area Three of the (Map 5-19)
Telecommunications Service Facilities Location Map, subject to approving the height Waiver request,
deleting the decorative fence and landscaping around the perimeter of the fence.
Attachments:
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Location Map
Land Use Map
Zoning Map
Map 5-19 "Telecommunications Service Facilities Location Map"
Aerial
Letter from Orange County Police Chiefs' Association dated February 28, 2008
"Orange County's Site Plan for Special Exception for Ocoee Telecommunication Tower Facility" date stamped March 5, 2008.
Financial Impact:
. None.
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ADl\lIl\'ISTRi\TIVE SERVICES DEPART1.\'IENT
CA.PITAL PRO.JECTS DIVISION
400 E, S,:>l1lh Street. 5th Floor. Orlando, FL 32801
407 -886-0050 . Fax 4(l7 -8-36-0051
Ww\\',Oral1~cC(ll1l1tyFL.lIct
March 19, 2008
Mr. J. Antonio Fabre, AICP
City of Ocoee
150 Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee,FL 34761
RE: OCOEE RADIO TOWER
Dear Antonio,
Thank you for assisting us to get through the process these past few weeks with
regard to the subject matter. You and all your staff have been very helpful and
professional in your dealings with the County and our Contractor.
The County is requesting that the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) recommendation
go before the City Commission on April 15, 2008, in lieu of April 1, 2008. If this
does not conform to your procedures, please let me know.
We continue to work on modifying the drawings to reflect the recommendation
made at the meeting last week by the P&Z and I hope to have them to you by
early next week.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate
to contact me directly at 407-836-0032.
Sincerely
WPJ#
William M. Hicks
Sr. Project Manager
WMH/mau
Cc: File P-10
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The complele case fllel in.
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publiC hearings will need a
record of the proceedings
and for this purpose mav
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the tesllmonv and evidence
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