Vote: approved

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PZ-1. PHO GUNPOWDER Case # Z2013068 Supervisor District: 3 Applicant: Scott Hopper Owner: Verizon Wireless Request: Major Amendment to a Special Use Permit (SUP) for addition of microwave dishes and an additional validity period of 20 years for an existing Wireless Communication Facility (WCF), a 65’ high monopole with multiple carriers, in the Rural-43 zoning district and in WCF Use District 1a Site Location: 37209 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (in the Anthem area) Site Size: 0.92 acre Commission Recommendation: By a 6-0 vote, recommended Approval subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘l’: Provided the following conditions are met: a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled “Site Name: PHO Gunpowder, Case #: Z2013068 (Request for a 20 years Special Use Permit) “, consisting of seven (7) sheets, stamped received January 24, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions. Within 30 days of board of supervisor’s approval, the applicant shall submit a revised site plan illustrating the 10’ high screening wall. b. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled “Narrative Report Title Page for Major Amendment for a 20 year Special Use Permit”, consisting of eight (8) pages, stamped received November 25, 2013, except as modified by the following conditions. Within 30 days of board of supervisor’s approval, the applicant shall submit a revised narrative report discussing the 10’ high screening wall. c. The height of the wireless communication facility shall be limited to 65’. d. All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. e. The following Drainage Review conditions shall apply: 1. Drainage review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle applicants to future designs that are not in conformance with section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and the Maricopa County Drainage Policies and Standards. 2. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and current engineering policies, standards, and best practices at the time of application for construction. f. Prior to zoning clearance, developer(s) and/or builder(s) shall establish emergency fire protection services, covering all real property contained within the project area during course of construction and shall obtain a ‘will serve’ letter substantiating coverage from the appropriate Fire Department servicing the site. g. Where demonstrated possible, the applicant/property owner shall facilitate co-location for other communication service providers. Co-location facilities may be approved administratively by staff of the Planning and Development Department. h. This Special Use Permit shall expire 20 years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors, or upon expiration of the lease to the applicant, or upon termination of the use, whichever occurs first. All of the site improvements shall be removed within 60 days of such termination or expiration. i. The applicant shall submit a written report outlining the status of the development at the end of five (5) years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors. The status report shall be reviewed by staff to determine whether the Special Use Permit remains in compliance with the approved conditions. j. Major changes to the Special Use Permit shall be processed as a revised application, with approval by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by the Planning and Development Department. Major changes to the Special Use Permit may require a new Citizen Participation Process as determined by the Planning and Development Department. k. Noncompliance with the conditions of approval will be treated as a violation in accordance with Chapter 14 (Violation and Penalty) of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Further, noncompliance of the conditions of approval may be grounds for the Planning and Zoning Commission to take action in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. l. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Drainage Review Division, Planning and Development Department, or the Flood Control District of Maricopa County may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Special Use Permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. (C-44-14-060-M-00)