Vote: approved

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PZ-4. PHO VISTA VERDE Case #: Z2014061 Supervisor District: 2 Applicant/Owner: Shaw and Associates for Verizon Wireless / Ray L. and Audrey J. Bowyer Request: Special Use Permit for a Wireless Communication Facility in the RU-43 zoning district Site Location: Approx. 600’ south of Dixileta Dr. and 171st St. alignment on the west side of 171st St. Site Size: Approx. 722 sq.ft. of a 10 acre site County Island Status: N/A Additional Comments: The request is for a 62’ (h) faux water tower wireless communication facility. Staff received 13 emails of opposition and 1 email of support which were presented at the Commission hearing. Per the Commission’s recommendation, the applicant is to correspond with opposing citizens for further outreach to help resolve their concerns prior to the BOS hearing. Commission Recommendation: On 12/11/14, the Commission voted 4 - 2 to recommend approval of Z2014061 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘k’: a. Development of the site shall comply with the site plan entitled “Site Name: PHO Vista Verde“, consisting of six (6) sheets, stamped received October 1, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions. b. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled “Special Use Permit Application for Wireless Communication Facility, Project Name: PHO Vista Verde”, consisting of five (5) pages, stamped received October 1, 2014, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The overall height of the wireless communication facility including all antennas and attachments shall be limited to 62’. d. There shall be no outdoor lighting of the facility. 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. This Special Use Permit shall expire 25 years from the date of approval by the Board of Supervisors, 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. g. 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. h. There shall be no co-location unless the future carrier can place the antennas within the tank, and not interfere with the stealth quality. A Minor Amendment shall be required to co-locate future carriers provided the carrier can place their equipment within the existing compound. All equipment shall be stored/placed within a structure. i. 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. j. 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 with the conditions of approval may be grounds for the Planning and Zoning Commission to take action in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. k. 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-44-15-043-M-00)