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Report to the Board of Supervisors
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Board Hearing Date:
April 9, 2025
Case #/Title:
Z2023034 – Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower
Supervisor District:
4
Applicant/Owner:
Misty Hunter / Crossland Baptist Church of Arizona
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a wireless communication facility
(WCF) in the Rural-43 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located about 1,650’ south and 1,000’ west of the SWC of
Camelback Road and Perryville Road in the Buckeye area
Site Size:
Approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
County Island Status:
Yes (City of Buckeye)
Additional
Comments:
The applicant is requesting an SUP for a WCF in the Rural-43 zoning
district. The site is approximately 2,000 square feet, generally located
about 1,650’ south and 1,000’ west of the southwest corner of
Camelback Road and Perryville Road in the Buckeye area. The White
Tank / Grand Avenue area plan assigns the site a future land use
category of “single family – large lot.” The City of Buckeye General
Plan places the site within its “Rural” land use category.
The proposed WCF will be an 80’ tower designed to resemble a bell
tower and will stand adjacent to an existing church. The SUP is
required because the structure will not meet a minimum 2:1
setback from all lot lines (standing only 24’ from the west lot line
and 75’ from the north lot line). Furthermore, the antenna array
diameter, at 18.5’, exceeds the 8’ maximum permitted by MCZO
Article 1202.3.1.1.h. Staff supports appropriate stealth designs
that can blend with onsite uses, surrounding trees, etc. In this
instance, a bell tower beside a church is appropriate.
There are no outstanding concerns from County reviewing
agencies. The City of Buckeye confirmed that WCFs are supported
in any of its land use categories and, as such, expressed that it has
no concerns with this request. Buckeye did request that the facility
remain consistent with the proposed bell tower design rather than
revert to a traditional monopole or monopalm. The proposed design
has indeed remained consistent throughout the review. Luke AFB
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also confirmed that, subject to the results of an FAA Obstruction
Evaluation / Airport Airspace and Spectrum Analysis (OE/AAA), the
facility would not negatively impact its flying operations.
Staff received notices of opposition from ten property owners
(including two received following the Commission hearing), six of
whom own property within 300’ of the subject parcel. The
consensus among the opposition is that a WCF would depreciate
property values and contribute to adverse health and safety effects
on residents and animals. There is also concern over the aesthetic
impact of the tower. Staff also received a letter of support from an
owner beyond the 300’ buffer, arguing that cell towers do not
contribute to adverse health effects but would benefit residents and
businesses as the County expands. It is important to note that, per
federal rule, the County cannot consider public health concerns
regarding WCF decisions.
Staff has calculated the support and opposition received and notes
that a super-majority (four affirmative) vote has been triggered for
SUP approval. The trigger occurs when 20% or more of property
owners (by number and area) within a 300’ radius of the subject
site’s parent parcel register opposition to the case.
The calculations for Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower are as
follows:
64% opposed parcel acreage within 300’ buffer
35% opposed parcel numbers within 300’ buffer
The Commission’s recommendation for approval included
dissenting votes from Commissioners Hernandez D5 and Leighton
D4. Based on discussion at the hearing, the dissenting votes were
based at least in part upon neighborhood opposition.
Commission
Recommendation:
On 3/6/25, the Commission voted 6-2 to adopt a motion
recommending the Board of Supervisors approve Z2023034
subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“AZL01736 Crossroad Baptist,” consisting of 7 full-size sheets, dated February 21, 2025,
and stamped received February 21, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions.
Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in
accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “AT&T AZL01736,” consisting of 8 pages and stamped received July 23, 2024,
except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
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1.
At the time of application for permit, a grading and drainage plan shall be required
to demonstrate compensatory storm water retention from the disturbance
required to construct the WCF. The grading and drainage plan shall be based on a
current topographic survey and prepared in accordance with County requirements.
Maximum fill slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
2.
Engineering review of Special Use Permit cases is conceptual in nature. All
development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
d.
The maximum height of the Wireless Communication Facility shall be limited to 80’.
e.
A Minor Amendment shall be required to co-locate future carriers on the Wireless
Communication Facility.
f.
The wireless communication tower shall retain the stealth properties as originally
designed. Any damaged or missing stealth aesthetic elements shall be replaced within 60
days of such damage occurring.
g.
This special use permit is valid for a period of 30 years and shall expire on April 9, 2055,
or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All
site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days
of such expiration or termination of use.
h.
The following SUP standards shall apply:
1.
Maximum WCF antenna array diameter: 18.5’
2.
Minimum setback from north lot line: 75’
3.
Minimum setback from west lot line: 24’
i.
Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use
Permit by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
j.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, and at the
time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, the property may be considered for revocation
to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed
that either revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, or the expiration of
the Special Use Permit, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application
to use, divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value
of the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation or
expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the
property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to
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the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had
never been granted.
Presented by:
Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by:
Darren Gérard, AICP, Planning Manager
Attachments:
3/6/25 P&Z Packet (40 pages)
3/6/25 P&Z Handout Memo / Support and Opposition Map (14 pages)
3/6/25 Letter of Opposition (1 page)
3/9/25 Letter of Opposition (2 pages)
Note:
3/6/25 Draft P&Z Minutes are not available as of the writing of this report but can be provided
upon request later when available.
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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
Z2023034 – Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower
Hearing Date:
March 6, 2025 (continued from September 12, 2024)
Supervisor District:
4
Applicant:
Misty Hunter, Smartlink Group
Owner:
Crossland Baptist Church of Arizona
Request:
Special Use Permit (SUP) for a wireless communication facility (WCF) in
the Rural-43 zoning district
Site Location:
Generally located about 1,650’ south and 1,000’ west of the SWC of
Camelback Road and Perryville Road in the Buckeye area
Site Size:
Approximately 2,000 sq. ft.
Density:
N/A
County Island:
Yes (City of Buckeye)
County Plan:
White Tank / Grand Avenue Area Plan – Single Family / Large Lot
Municipal Plan:
City of Buckeye – Rural
Municipal Comments:
City of Buckeye (no concerns)
Support/Opposition:
1 person in opposition
Recommendation:
Approve with conditions
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicants, Bill Koning and Misty Hunter of Smartlink Group, are requesting an SUP to
accommodate a proposed WCF on Parcel 502-29-033A. The subject parcel comprises
approximately 3.2 acres and is presently used for a church, hence the name of this project. The
property is located along a public ingress/egress easement for Coolidge Street, which provides
access to the site from Perryville Road. The site is located approximately 1,000’ west of Perryville
Road and 1,650’ south of Camelback Road in the Buckeye area. The site subject to this SUP will
be a 2,000-square-foot lease area toward the northwest corner of the parcel. Access to the site
from Coolidge Street for construction and maintenance personnel will use the existing driveway
and parking lot for the church, with the entrance to the lease area bordering the parking lot.
2.
The WCF would take on an unconventional design – rather than a traditional monopole, this
facility seeks to emulate a church bell tower. This is intended to stealth the tower and compliment
the primary use of the property. Rather than a single mast, the communications equipment will
be erected atop a trio of masts arranged in a triangular pattern. These masts will form the vertices
of the triangular arrangement, whereas the sides will be formed by a series of fabricated panels
that will hide the equipment from view. These panels will create the appearance of a bell tower.
There will be three sets of panels arranged vertically. The communications equipment for AT&T
will be screened by the highest set. The lower two sets will initially be purely aesthetic, with a
church cross featured on each face of the middle set. However, the facility is designed to allow
for future co-location, and the lower two sets of panels are designed to provide screening for
future carriers should they wish to co-locate on the facility.
3.
The subject property is zoned Rural-43. The applicable development standards for this district, as
well as the development standards proposed with this request, are listed in the table below. The
facility would meet the height and pole diameter regulations established in MCZO Article
1202.3.1.1, with the facility topping out at a height of 80’ and each of the masts maintaining a
diameter of 1’-6”. The lease area would also be bounded and screened by an 8’ CMU wall.
4.
However, to accommodate the requirements of modern telecommunications technology, the
applicants have requested to increase the regulation governing maximum antenna array diameter
from 8’ to 18’-6”. Furthermore, the applicants have requested to reduce the required setbacks
from the boundaries of adjacent parcels with Rural or Residential zoning. All parcels neighboring
the subject parcel are zoned Rural-43, whose regulations require that a WCF be set back 2’ for
each 1’ in height. For an 80’ tower, this would require a setback of 160’ from all parcel lines. The
proposed facility would exceed this setback from the south and east lot lines, but reduced
setbacks are proposed from the north (75’) and west (24’). The reason for the reduced setbacks
is to better visually compliment the church building, which is also located much nearer to the west
lot line than the east. It is worth noting that the adjacent parcel to the west, though residential, is
also owned by the church.
REGULATION
BASE REGULATIONS
(WCF in Rural-43)
PROPOSED REGULATIONS
(WCF in Rural-43 with SUP)
Maximum Height
80'
80’
Max. Antenna Array Diameter
8'
18’-6”
Maximum Pole Diameter
2'-6”
2’-6”
Minimum WCF Setback from
Adjacent Parcels with Rural or
Residential Zoning
2’ for each 1’ in height
(160')
75’ (from north lot line)
24’ (from west lot line)
Minimum Screening
6' solid wall
6’ solid wall
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2025 Aerial Image
Zoning District Map
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Excerpts from Site Plan
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Excerpt from Elevations
Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
5.
On-site:
Rural-43 / Church
North:
Rural-43 / Single-Family Residential and AFMA Station 321
South:
Rural-43 / Agricultural
East:
Rural-43 / Single-Family Residential
West:
Rural-43 / Single-Family Residential
Utilities and Services:
6.
Water:
N/A
Wastewater:
N/A
School Districts:
Litchfield Elementary School District & Agua Fria Union High School District
Fire:
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA) – Buckeye Valley Fire District
Police:
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Right-of-Way:
7.
The following table includes the dimensions for Coolidge Street, an ingress/egress easement
adjacent to the subject site, as well as the existing and proposed half-width for Perryville Road, a
section line arterial from which Coolidge Street originates. Perryville Road is maintained by the
City of Goodyear, whose Transportation Master Plan (adopted December 2023) designates it a
proposed major arterial.
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Street Name
Half-width Existing R/W
Half-width Proposed R/W
Future Classification
Perryville Road
33’ – 55’
55’
Major Arterial
(City of Goodyear)
Coolidge Street
20’ (easement)
N/A
N/A
Adopted Plans:
8.
White Tank / Grand Avenue Area Plan (adopted December 2023): This area plan assigns the
subject site a future land use category of “single family – large lot,” which is characterized as
allowing for a residential density greater than one dwelling unit per gross acre, but not more than
two dwelling units per gross acre. The proposed WCF is not in conflict with this land use
designation, nor with the land use strategies, goals, or policies outlined in the area plan.
9.
Buckeye 2040 General Plan (ratified August 2018, amended June 2022): The site is located within
the City of Buckeye Municipal Planning Area (MPA) and is therefore subject to the City’s general
plan, which places the site within its “Rural” land use category. This category denotes areas that
have large lot residential development in natural areas, agricultural areas, or surrounding open
space areas. Development here is desired to retain the rural character of the area and be relatively
low in density. Residential land uses are permitted up to one dwelling unit per acre. The proposed
WCF is not in conflict with this land use category.
Public Participation Summary:
10.
The applicant complied with the requirements of the citizen review process with the required
posting of the site and notification by first class mail to interested parties and adjacent property
owners within 300’ of the subject parcel. Two signs were posted onsite in accordance with
applicable regulations. Staff received notice of opposition from one area resident in March 2024.
Staff was also in correspondence with a citizen who expressed interest in the status of the case
review throughout April and July 2024, although he has not expressed opposition to date. Copies
of staff correspondence with both citizens has been included in the attachments to this report.
11.
The City of Buckeye emailed Planning staff in October 2023 acknowledging the site’s location
within its MPA and confirming that WCFs are supported in any of its land use categories. As such,
Buckeye expressed that it has no concerns with this request. Buckeye did request that the facility
remain consistent with the proposed bell tower design rather than revert to a standard monopole
or monopalm. The facility’s design has indeed remained consistent throughout the review.
12.
Luke Air Force Base also emailed Planning staff in October 2023 confirming that, subject to the
results of an FAA Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace and Spectrum Analysis (OE/AAA), the
facility would not negatively impact its flying operations.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
13.
N/A
Staff Analysis:
14.
Staff believes the requested development standards are justified for the reasons provided in the
applicant’s narrative and discussed in the project summary of this report. Allowing an 18.5’
antenna array diameter where an 8’ diameter would normally be the maximum allowed would not
significantly affect the facility’s impact (visual, aesthetic, or otherwise) on surrounding properties.
Staff concurs with the applicant’s explanation that a larger antenna array would be necessary to
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accommodate modern communications equipment and allow for the WCF to perform effectively.
The proposed 24’ setback from the west lot line will not present an issue, as the neighboring
property is under the same ownership as the subject property. The property directly across the
north lot line from the WCF site is owned by the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority for their Station
321 and is therefore not in use as a residence. This lessens the impact of the proposed 75’
setback from the north lot line. The WCF would be set back at least 160’ (2’ for each 1’ in height)
from the nearest existing residential building. Most importantly, the facility’s design emulating a
church bell tower beside a church makes for an appropriate stealth design.
15.
Staff supports the applicant’s request for an SUP. The proposed WCF promises to provide
wireless service in a fast-growing area where demand for such service is increasing in kind.
Likewise, the facility promises to provide enhanced service for the First Responder Network
Authority, with dedicated communications for first responders, including police, firefighters, and
emergency medical services.
Recommendation:
16.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z2023034 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“AZL01736 Crossroad Baptist,” consisting of 7 full-size sheets, dated February 21, 2025,
and stamped received February 21, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions.
Staff may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the
approved site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in
accordance with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report
entitled “AT&T AZL01736,” consisting of 8 pages and stamped received July 23, 2024,
except as modified by the following conditions.
c.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1.
At the time of application for permit, a grading and drainage plan shall be required
to demonstrate compensatory storm water retention from the disturbance
required to construct the WCF. The grading and drainage plan shall be based on a
current topographic survey and prepared in accordance with County requirements.
Maximum fill slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
2.
Engineering review of Special Use Permit cases is conceptual in nature. All
development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
d.
The maximum height of the Wireless Communication Facility shall be limited to 80’.
e.
A Minor Amendment shall be required to co-locate future carriers on the Wireless
Communication Facility.
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f.
The wireless communication tower shall retain the stealth properties as originally
designed. Any damaged or missing stealth aesthetic elements shall be replaced within 60
days of such damage occurring.
g.
This special use permit is valid for a period of 30 years and shall expire on April 9, 2055,
or upon termination of the use for a period of 90 or more days, whichever occurs first. All
site improvements associated with the special use permit shall be removed within 90 days
of such expiration or termination of use.
h.
The following SUP standards shall apply:
1.
Maximum WCF antenna array diameter: 18.5’
2.
Minimum setback from north lot line: 75’
3.
Minimum setback from west lot line: 24’
i.
Noncompliance with any of the conditions assigned to the approval of this Special Use
Permit by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors may be grounds for revocation in
accordance with the requirements and procedures as set forth in the Maricopa County
Zoning Ordinance.
j.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, and at the
time of expiration of the Special Use Permit, the property may be considered for revocation
to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It is, therefore, stipulated and agreed
that either revocation due to the failure to comply with any conditions, or the expiration of
the Special Use Permit, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application
to use, divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value
of the property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation or
expiration of the Special Use Permit. The Special Use Permit enhances the value of the
property above its value as of the date the Special Use Permit is granted and reverting to
the prior zoning results in the same value of the property as if the Special Use Permit had
never been granted.
Presented by:
Nick Schlimm, Planner
Reviewed by:
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Map (1 page)
Site Plan (7 pages)
Narrative Report (8 pages)
DPR comments (1 page)
City of Buckeye comments (2 pages)
Luke AFB comments (2 pages)
Correspondence with opposition (4 pages)
Correspondence with interested citizen (7 pages)
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Gross Acres: 3 approx.
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Z2023034
Application Name:
Legal Description
AZ01736 Litchfield Cell Tower
Applicant
Case Address
Misty Hunter
18823 W COOLIDGE St
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:502-29-033A
9282557691
misty.hunter@smartlinkgroup.com
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
Map scale 1:1,109
Supervisor District No.
AZ01736 Litchfield Cell Tower EDR
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SHEET TITLE:
REV.:
SHEET NUMBER:
6
DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION:
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REV.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPEC'S, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
STATED OTHERWISE, THE MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION SPEC'S SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
JR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL TO AT&T WIRELESS
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO AT&T
WIRELESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
AT&T
FA: 15458419
USID: 312710
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
TB
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
GILBERT, AZ 85297
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY
SUITE 200
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
02-21-2025
CLIENT REVISION
6
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
T-1
TITLE
SHEET
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Dial 8-1-1 or 1-800-STAKE-IT (782-5348)
In Maricopa County: (602) 263-1100
Call at least two full working days
before you begin excavation.
Arizona Blue Stake, Inc.
ARIZONA
BUILDING CODE: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE 2018
ELECTRICAL CODE: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 2017
LIGHTNING PROTECTION CODE: NFPA 780 - 2000, LIGHTNING PROTECTION CODE
SUBCONTRACTOR'S WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
CODES AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ) FOR THE LOCATION.
THE EDITION OF THE AHJ ADOPTED CODES AND STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
CONTRACT AWARD SHALL GOVERN THE DESIGN.
FOR ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN SECTIONS OF LISTED CODES AND STANDARDS REGARDING
MATERIAL, METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION, OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS, THE MOST RESTRICTIVE
REQUIREMENT SHALL GOVERN. WHERE THERE IS CONFLICT BETWEEN A GENERAL REQUIREMENT
AND A SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT, THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SHALL GOVERN.
CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE
PROJECT OWNER
COMPANY:
AT&T
ADDRESS:
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
COMPANY:
SMARTLINK, GROUP
ADDRESS:
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY SUITE 200
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
CONTACT:
JOHN TISHUCK
PHONE:
(480) 262-6316
E-MAIL:
JOHN.TISHUCK@SMARTLINKGROUP.COM
SITE INFORMATION
PROJECT TEAM
VICINITY MAP
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
FROM AT&T OFFICE: 1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE, MESA, AZ 85201-5419:
CODE COMPLIANCE
NOT TO SCALE
CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL PLANS AND EXISTING DIMENSIONS AND CONDITIONS ON THE JOB
SITE AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER IN WRITING OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAME.
THE FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. A TECHNICIAN WILL VISIT THE SITE
AS REQUIRED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE PROJECT WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY SIGNIFICANT
DISTURBANCE OR EFFECT ON DRAINAGE; NO SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, POTABLE WATER, OR
TRASH DISPOSAL IS REQUIRED AND NO COMMERCIAL SIGNAGE IS PROPOSED.
PDF DRAWING ISSUED AS 24X36 SHALL BE PRINTED 50% SCALE CENTERED ON PAGE FOR 11X17
PRINTS. PDF DRAWINGS ISSUED 11X17 SHALL BE PRINTED 100% CENTERED.
DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS
GENERAL NOTES
RFDS DATA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AT&T
N
SHEET
DESCRIPTION
PROPERTY OWNER
NAME:
CROSSROAD BAPTIST CHURCH OF AZ
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO BOX 2068
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
CONTACT:
PATRICK SERENO
PHONE:
(602) 723-3166
LATITUDE:
33° 30' 12.31" (33.503421°) N
LONGITUDE:
112° 27' 53.37" (-112.464824°) W
LAT\LONG TYPE:
NAD 83
GROUND ELEVATION:
1130.1 AMSL
APN #:
502-29-033A
AREA OF CONSTRUCTION:
NEW
ZONING/JURISDICTION:
MARICOPA COUNTY
PARCEL AREA (GROSS AND NET): 3.19 ACRES
SUP AREA (GROSS AND NET):
2,000 SQUARE FEET
CURRENT ZONING:
RU-43
PROPOSED ZONING:
RU-43 WITH SUP
CURRENT USE:
CHURCH
PROPOSED USE:
CHURCH & UNMANNED WCF
COUNTY:
MARICOPA COUNTY
HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS:
FACILITY IS UNMANNED AND NOT FOR HUMAN
HABITATION. HANDICAPPED ACCESS NOT REQUIRED.
TURN RIGHT ONTO W UNIVERSITY DR, TURN LEFT ONTO N ALMA SCHOOL RD, TURN LEFT TO MERGE ONTO AZ-202/AZ-202 LOOP W, TAKE THE EXIT ON THE LEFT ONTO I-10 W TOWARD LOS ANGELES, TAKE
EXIT 122 FOR PERRYVILLE RD, TURN RIGHT ONTO 187TH AVE/N PERRYVILLE RD, TURN LEFT ONTO W COOLIDGE ST, SITE WILL BE ON THE LEFT.
THIS PROJECT WILL BE COMPRISED OF:
NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY:
· NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONUMENT
· INSTALL (3) NEW ANTENNA SECTOR MOUNTS IN NEW BELL TOWER
· INSTALL (9) NEW ANTENNAS, (3) PER SECTOR, (3) SECTORS
· INSTALL (9) NEW RRU'S, (3) PER SECTOR, (3) SECTORS
· INSTALL (3) NEW DC9 SURGE SUPRESSORS
· INSTALL (2) NEW 24 PAIR FIBER TRUNK
· INSTALL (6) NEW 6 AWG DC TRUNKS
·
NEW EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE AREA:
· INSTALL (1) NEW UL LISTED 3-BAY WALK-UP-CABINET (WUC) - [CEQ.54298] VERTIV,F2020030,,,,VERTIV
WUC 3-BAY CABINET 6KW HEX - ON NEW GALV. GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
· INSTALL (1) NEW EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR GENERAC 20KW; COMPACT NON-CALIFORNIA;
DIESEL; OUTDOOR; 120/240VAC; 1PH; 2.2L ENG; 103 GAL TANK; L2 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE MOUNTED ON
NEW GALV. GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM [NEQ.53187]
· INSTALL (1) NEW GPS ANTENNA ON W.U.C. MOUNTING BRACKET
· INSTALL (1) NEW AT&T RAYCAP INC.,DC50-48-60-96-50F,,,,HIGH CAPACITY 50 DC POSITIONS FOR
RRU/RRH, 96 LC-LC CONNECTIONS IN ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE [CEQ.54898] MOUNTED TO THE NEW
GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
· INSTALL NEW 200A ELECTRICAL SERVICE
· INSTALL NEW PVC & RMC UTILITY CONDUITS W/PULL STRING & TRACER WIRE FOR FIBER
· INSTALL (1) NEW U/G EQUIPMENT GROUND RING AND ASSOCIATED GROUND RODS & WIRING
AC/DC SCOPE:
DC POWER PLANT REVIEW:
· WUC WITH PREINSTALLED NETSURE™ 512 DC POWER SYSTEM OUTFITTED WITH (10) HE 2KW -48VDC
RECTIFIERS AND (9) HE 2KW -58VDC CONVERTERS TO MEET N+1 REQUIREMENT
DC POWER PLAN REVIEW:
INSTALL DC CIRCUIT BREAKERS. (SEE ALSO DC BREAKER SCHEDULE)
· (3) 50A ERICSSON 4490 B5/B12A
· (3) 50A ERICSSON AIR6472 B77G / B77M
· (3) 50A ERICSSON 4494 B14/B29
· (3) 50A ERICSSON 4890 B25/B66
· (1) 25A ERICSSON 6601 V2 CHASSIS
· (2) 15A ERICSSON 6651 BBU CARD
· (1) 3A ERICSSON 6610 SITE CONTROLLER
· (2) 15A 7705 SIAD
· (1) 10A CIENA
· (4) 50A HEATERS
· (1) 40A HVAC CONTROLLER
· (2) 100A FUSE PANEL
·
BATTERY CHECK:
· THE SITE WILL HAVE (2) STRINGS (8 CELLS) OF NEW ENERSYS 190 AMP-HOUR BATTERIES IN THE
BOTTOM SECTION OF THE NEW DC POWER SYSTEM CONFIGURED AS (4) CELLS PER STRING @ -48 VDC
NOMINAL. TWO STRINGS WILL ACHIEVE 2.0 HOURS OF BATTERY RESERVE CAPACITY
A/C PANEL REVIEW:
· SEE PANEL SCHEDULE
HVAC UNITS:
· NEW "W.U.C." PROVIDED WITH PRE-MOUNTED DC-POWERED HEX ("HEAT EXCHANGER") PER BAY
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TITLE SHEET
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ANTENNA LAYOUT
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Z-4
ELEVATIONS - NEW
EQUIPMENT COMPOUND PLAN
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SITE PLAN
LS-1,LS-2
SITE SURVEY
ENGINEERING SERVICES:
COMPANY:
SZS ENGINEERING
ADDRESS:
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
GILBERT, AZ 85297
CONTACT:
SAM GONZALEZ, P.E.
PHONE:
(480) 528-0914
FIRE PROTECTION
BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
POLICE PROTECTION
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ELECTRIC
ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE (APS)
TELEPHONE
AT&T
SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: LITCHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT: AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
UTILITY COMMITMENT TABLE
PTN: 3901A14EVA
FA: 15458419 USID: 312710
MARICOPA COUNTY CASE NO: Z2023034
REQUEST: SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AZL01736 LITCHFIELD CELL TOWER
SUP/WCF TABLE
STANDARD
BASE STANDARDS FOR WCF IN
RURAL-43
PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR
WCF IN RURAL-43 WITH SUP
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
80'
80'
MAXIMUM POLE DIAMETER
2'-6"
2'-6"
MAXIMUM ANTENNA ARRAY DIAMETER
8'
18'-6"
MINIMUM SETBACK FROM NORTH
PROPERTY LINE
160'
75'
MINIMUM SETBACK FROM
SOUTH LOT LINE
160'
160'
MINIMUM SETBACK FROM
EAST LOT LINE
160'
160'
MINIMUM SETBACK FROM
WEST LOT LINE
160'
24'
DESIGN PACKAGE BASED ON RF DATA SHEET
RFDS NAME: AZL01736
RFDS DATE: 14-FEB-2024
WOID: RFDS-14437
ASSIGNED TO:
LAST MODIFIED DATE: 30-APR-2024
LAST MODIFIED BY: NG600X
NUMBER OF SECTORS:
3
NUMBER OF ANTENNAS:
9
NUMBER OF RRH'S:
9
NUMBER OF FIBER/DC SQUIDS:
2
NUMBER OF OPTICAL TRUNK CABLES:
2
NUMBER OF DC TRUNK CABLES:
4
EXPIRES: 12/31/2025
2/21/25
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SHEET TITLE:
REV.:
SHEET NUMBER:
6
DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION:
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REV.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPEC'S, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
STATED OTHERWISE, THE MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION SPEC'S SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
JR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL TO AT&T WIRELESS
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO AT&T
WIRELESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
AT&T
FA: 15458419
USID: 312710
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
TB
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
GILBERT, AZ 85297
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY
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ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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10'
0"
20'
22"x34" SCALE: 1" = 20'-0"
11"x17" SCALE: 1" = 40'-0"
Z-1
SITE PLAN
N
EXISTING GRAVEL
COVERED PARKING LOT
NEW UL LISTED PRE-FABRICATED
WALK UP EQUIPMENT CABINET
(WUC) AND NEW DIESEL POLAR
POWER DC HORIZONTAL 20 KW
GENERATOR ON NEW GRAVITY
MOUNT PLATFORM
NEW 40'-0" X 50'-0" LEASE AREA
(2) NEW 6'-0" WIDE DOUBLE SWING GATES
- SITE ACCESS
WEST COOLIDGE STREET
1
A-2
EXISTING CONCRETE CURB, (TYP.)
EXISTING STREET LIGHT, (TYP.)
EXISTING GRAVEL COVERED DRIVEWAY
NEW 20'-0" WIDE AT&T ACCESS/UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING PIPE RAIL FENCE, (TYP.)
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE, (TYP.)
EDGE OF EXISTING ROAD
EXISTING TREE, (TYP.)
NEW 8'-0" TALL CMU
COMPOUND SCREEN WALL
EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK
EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING
EXISTING CONCRETE PAD
EXISTING GATES
EXISTING
UNDEVELOPED
AREA
EXISTING
UNDEVELOPED
AREA
EXISTING
UNDEVELOPED
AREA
EXISTING
UNDEVELOPED
AREA
NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONUMENT WITH
RF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL.
PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
EXISTING TRANSFORMER
20'-0"
EXISTING
RETENTION
BASIN
S89° 35' 47"W, 449.57'
N 00° 24' 58" E, 329.61'
N89° 35' 58" W, 393.84'
S10° 00' 43" W, 334.27'
APN: 502-29-120B
OWNER: BUCKEYE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
ZONING: RU-43
USE: FIRE DEPARTMENT
APN: 502-29-112D
OWNER: ROBERTO CARLOS GOMEZ
AGUILAR AND JULIETA DUARTE GOMEZ
ZONING: RU-43
USE: VACANT
APN: 502-29-119
OWNER: KURT BATES
ZONING: RU-43
USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
APN: 502-29-026D
OWNER: STEVEN WONG
ZONING: RU-43
USE: VACANT
APN: 502-29-033B
OWNER: CROSSROADS BAPTIST
CHURCH OF AZ
ZONING: RU-43
USE: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE
APN: 502-29-026J
OWNER: VICENTE PROPERTIES, LLC
ZONING: RU-43
USE: VACANT
24'-2"
TO PROP. LINE
75'-2" TO PROPERTY LINE
239'-4" TO PROPERTY LINE
365'-2" TO PROPERTY LINE
20'-0"
EXPIRES: 12/31/2025
2/21/25
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SHEET TITLE:
REV.:
SHEET NUMBER:
6
DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION:
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REV.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPEC'S, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
STATED OTHERWISE, THE MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION SPEC'S SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
JR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL TO AT&T WIRELESS
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO AT&T
WIRELESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
AT&T
FA: 15458419
USID: 312710
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
TB
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
GILBERT, AZ 85297
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY
SUITE 200
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
02-21-2025
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EQUIPMENT
COMPOUND PLAN
EQUIPMENT COMPOUND PLAN
1
4'
3'
2'
1'
0"
4'
22"x34" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
11"x17" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
N
NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY
NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONUMENT WITH
RF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL.
PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
NEW UL LISTED PRE-FABRICATED WALK UP
EQUIPMENT CABINET (WUC) ON NEW
GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
NEW EMERGENCY BACK-UP GENERATOR GENERAC 20KW; COMPACT
NON-CALIFORNIA; DIESEL; OUTDOOR; 120/240VAC; 1PH; 2.2L ENG; 103
GAL TANK; L2 ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE MOUNTED ON NEW GALV.
GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM [NEQ.53187]
NEW 8'-0" TALL CMU SCREEN WALL
(2) NEW 6'-0" WIDE DOUBLE SWING GATES
- SITE ACCESS
40'-0" NEW LEASE LIMITS
3'-4"
3'-4"
50'-0" NEW LEASE LIMITS
EXISTING
GRAVEL
COVERED
PARKING
LOT
NEW 20'-0" WIDE AT&T ACCESS/UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING CONCRETE CURB, (TYP.)
NEW AT&T GPS ANTENNA MOUNTED ON
NEW GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
EXISTING PIPE RAIL FENCE
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
NEW GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
38'-8" NEW AT&T LEASE LIMITS
15'-0" NEW AT&T LEASE LIMITS
NEW LOAD CENTER AND ATS,
(BY OEM)
NEW SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE (SPD) [NEQ.53503]
MOUNTED TO NEW GRAVITY MOUNT PLATFORM
NEW LEASE LINE
NEW
GRAVEL
GROUND
COVER
1'-5"
8"
NEW LINES RUN IN (6) NEW AT&T 4" SCH 80
CONDUITS
-(1) NEW 24 PAIR NOKIA FIBER
-(5) NEW DC TRUNKS
-TOTAL FEED RUN APPROX 120' FROM WUC TO
ANTENNAS
REMOVE 12'-0" L.F. OF EXISTING CONCRETE
SINGLE CURB FOR NEW SITE ACCESS
12'-0"
18'-8"
18'-9"
NEW MULTI-METER SERVICE SES N3R,
600A, 240/120v, 1Ø, 3W, 100 KAIC SERVICE
RATED MOUNTED TO NEW SCREEN WALL
NEW APS
TRANSFORMER,
PENDING APS
POWER DESIGN
20'-0"
EXPIRES: 12/31/2025
2/21/25
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SHEET TITLE:
REV.:
SHEET NUMBER:
6
DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION:
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REV.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPEC'S, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
STATED OTHERWISE, THE MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION SPEC'S SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
JR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL TO AT&T WIRELESS
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO AT&T
WIRELESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
AT&T
FA: 15458419
USID: 312710
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
TB
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
GILBERT, AZ 85297
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY
SUITE 200
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
02-21-2025
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ELEVATIONS - NEW
2
22"x34" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
11"x17" SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
8'
6'
4'
0"
8'
2'
EAST ELEVATION - NEW
1
22"x34" SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
11"x17" SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
8'
6'
4'
0"
8'
2'
SOUTH ELEVATION - NEW
EXISTING GRADE = 0'-0"
NEW AT&T GPS
ANTENNA
NEW CMU
SCREEN WALL
NEW LINES WITHIN STRUCTURE
-(2) NEW 24 PAIR NOKIA FIBER
-(6) NEW DC TRUNKS
-TOTAL FEED RUN APPROX 120' FROM WUC TO ANTENNAS
NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONUMENT WITH RF
TRANSPARENT MATERIAL.
PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
NEW DOUBLE SWING GATES
- SITE ACCESS
8'-0"
75'-0" NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY RAD CENTER
79'-0" TOP OF AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY
80'-0" TOP OF NEW BELL TOWER
NEW MULTI-METER SERVICE SES N3R,
600A, 240/120v, 1Ø, 3W, 100 KAIC SERVICE
RATED MOUNTED TO NEW SCREEN WALL
75'-0" NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY RAD CENTER
79'-0" TOP OF AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY
80'-0" TOP OF NEW BELL TOWER
8'-0"
NEW AT&T GPS ANTENNA
NEW CMU SCREEN WALL
NEW LINES WITHIN STRUCTURE
-(2) NEW 24 PAIR NOKIA FIBER
-(6) NEW DC TRUNKS
-TOTAL FEED RUN APPROX 120' FROM WUC TO ANTENNAS
NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONUMENT WITH RF
TRANSPARENT MATERIAL.
PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY,(3) ANTENNAS PER SECTOR,
(3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNHH-65C-R4 ANTENNA
POSITION 2 - (1) NEW ERICSSON AIR6472 B77G / B77M WITH
INTEGRATED RRU
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNH4-65C-R6-V3 ANTENNA
NEW AT&T RRUS, (3) PER SECTOR, (3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4490 B5/B12A MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4890 B25/B66 MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4494 B14/B29 MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
NEW AT&T RAYCAP SURGE SUPPRESSORS
· (3) FIBER / DC
[RAYCAP DC9-48-60-24-8C-EV] [CEQ.21427]
NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY,(3) ANTENNAS PER SECTOR,
(3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNHH-65C-R4 ANTENNA
POSITION 2 - (1) NEW ERICSSON AIR6472 B77G / B77M WITH
INTEGRATED RRU
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNH4-65C-R6-V3 ANTENNA
NEW AT&T RRUS, (3) PER SECTOR, (3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4490 B5/B12A MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4890 B25/B66 MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4494 B14/B29 MTD.
TO NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
NEW AT&T RAYCAP SURGE SUPPRESSORS
· (3) FIBER / DC
[RAYCAP DC9-48-60-24-8C-EV] [CEQ.21427]
NEW CROSS, TYP
1 PER PANEL
NEW CROSS, TYP
1 PER PANEL
77'-6" NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY RAD CENTER
77'-6" NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY RAD CENTER
EXPIRES: 12/31/2025
2/21/25
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SHEET TITLE:
REV.:
SHEET NUMBER:
6
DATE
PROJECT INFORMATION:
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REV.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND SPEC'S, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
STATED OTHERWISE, THE MANUFACTURES EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION SPEC'S SHALL ALWAYS BE VERIFIED BY THE
CONTRACTOR BEFORE INSTALLATION
JR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SET OF DRAWINGS IS
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL TO AT&T WIRELESS
ANY USE OR DISCLOSURE OTHER THAN AS IT RELATES TO AT&T
WIRELESS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
1355 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85201-5419
AT&T
FA: 15458419
USID: 312710
AZL01736
CROSSROAD BAPTIST
18819 W COOLIDGE ST
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ 85340
MARICOPA COUNTY
TB
4551 EAST CARRIAGE WAY
GILBERT, AZ 85297
1997 ANNAPOLIS EXCHANGE PARKWAY
SUITE 200
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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ANTENNA LAYOUT
1
2'
1'
0"
2'
22"x34" SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"
11"x17" SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
ANTENNA PLAN - NEW
N
ALPHA
0° AZIMUTH
ANTENNA SCHEDULE
ANTENNA MODEL NUMBER
RAD CTR
AZIMUTH
RRH MODEL NUMBER
ALPHA SECTOR
POSITION 1
COMMSCOPE - NNHH-65C-R4
75'
0°
ERICSSON - 4490 B5/B12A
POSITION 2
ERICSSON - AIR6472 B77G B77M
77.5'
0°
INTEGRATED ANTENNA RADIO
POSITION 3
COMMSCOPE - NNH4-65C-R6-V3
75'
0°
ERICSSON - 4494 B14/B29
ERICSSON - 4890 B25/B66
BETA SECTOR
POSITION 1
COMMSCOPE - NNHH-65C-R4
75'
120°
ERICSSON - 4490 B5/B12A
POSITION 2
ERICSSON - AIR6472 B77G B77M
77.5'
120°
INTEGRATED ANTENNA RADIO
POSITION 3
COMMSCOPE - NNH4-65C-R6-V3
75'
120°
ERICSSON - 4494 B14/B29
ERICSSON - 4890 B25/B66
GAMMA SECTOR
POSITION 1
COMMSCOPE - NNHH-65C-R4
75'
240°
ERICSSON - 4490 B5/B12A
POSITION 2
ERICSSON - AIR6472 B77G B77M
77.5'
240°
INTEGRATED ANTENNA RADIO
POSITION 3
COMMSCOPE - NNH4-65C-R6-V3
75'
240°
ERICSSON - 4494 B14/B29
ERICSSON - 4890 B25/B66
GAMMA
240° AZIMUTH
120° AZIMUTH
BETA
16'-0" (TYP.)
2'-0" (TYP.)
2'-2" (TYP.)
2'-2" (TYP.)
2'-0" (TYP.)
14'-6" (TYP.)
NEW 80'-0" 3-SIDED MONOLITH WITH
RF TRANSPARENT MATERIAL.
PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
NEW 30" X 36" CLIMBING HATCH
NEW AT&T RRUS, (3) PER SECTOR, (3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4490 B5/B12A MTD. TO
NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4890 B25/B66 MTD. TO
NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW ERICSSON RRU 4494 B14/B29 MTD. TO
NEW FAST ACCESS DUAL RRU MOUNT
NEW AT&T RAYCAP SURGE SUPPRESSORS
· (3) FIBER / DC
[RAYCAP DC9-48-60-24-8C-EV] [CEQ.21427]
NEW AT&T ANTENNA ARRAY,(3) ANTENNAS PER SECTOR,
(3) SECTORS, (9) TOTAL
POSITION 1 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNHH-65C-R4 ANTENNA
POSITION 2 - (1) NEW ERICSSON AIR6472 B77G / B77M WITH INTEGRATED RRU
POSITION 3 - (1) NEW COMMSCOPE NNH4-65C-R6-V3 ANTENNA
R9'-3"
EXPIRES: 12/31/2025
2/21/25
NarraƟve Report Title Page
Project Name: AT&T AZL01736
Site LocaƟon: 18819 W Coolidge St Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
APN# 502-29-033A
PURPOSE OF REQUEST
Case # Z2023034
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (aka AT&T) is requesƟng a Special Use Permit to place a new
80’ mulƟ carrier WCF (Bell tower with cross) needed for cellular coverage in this rural area
for residents, workers and First Responder Network Authority (www.firstnet.gov ) that
will have dedicated communicaƟons for First Responders, Police, Firefighters and
Emergency Medical Services. Once this tower is implemented, first responders will no
longer rely on the same communicaƟon system used by consumers that can be come.
congested if a crisis were to happen.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL
This modificaƟon consists of:
InstallaƟon of 80’ Bell Tower with cross, AT&T RAD Center of 75’. Tower will
be designed to accommodate mulƟ carrier’s, ground equipment will be
concealed by an 8’ tall CMU walled 40’ x 50’ compound.
Bell Tower will be painted to match the exisƟng church building to minimize the visual impacts
to the surrounding neighborhood.
The new antennas for the 5G improvement require a minimum separaƟon of 3’ horizontal from
each other. This prevents the interference of the antennas with each other to expand the array
needed in the area. Because of this the antenna array is larger than the 8’ diameter, we ask
that the 14’ array be approved. With the antennas being inside a 3-legged tower they will not
visible to the public.
Standard
Base Standards for
WCF in Rural-43
Proposed Standards
for WCF in Rural-43
with SUP
Max.
Height
80’
80’
Max. Pole
Diameter
2’-6”
2’-6”
Max.
Antenna
Array
Diameter
8’
18'-6
"
Min.
Setback
from
North Lot
Line
160’
75’
Min.
Setback
from
South Lot
Line
160’
160’
Min.
Setback
160’
160’
from East
Lot Line
Min.
Setback
from
West Lot
Line
160’
24’
Current use of the property:
Current use of property is Crossroads BapƟst Church and locaƟon of the site is Northwest of the
parking lot and has equivalent room to accommodate a Wireless CommunicaƟons Facility.
Following the iniƟal replacement of the tower mounted equipment, there will be minimal.
operaƟons, employees on site. The site is unmanned, and vehicular traffic is minimal.
No traffic plan would be required.
RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
Property’s surrounding the parcel are zoned as follows:
West Parcel: Zoning = RU-43
East Parcel: Zoning = RU-43
South Parcel: Zoning = RU-43
North Parcel: Zoning = RU-43
The subject property and all immediately surrounding properƟes are zoned
Rural-43. The new Fulton Homes Enclave subdivision is zoned R1-6 (singlefamily
residenƟal). Across Perryville Road, approx. 1,000 feet east, is the Sedilla
single-family residenƟal subdivision, zoned PAD (Planned Area Development)
in the City of Goodyear.
The property itself is in unincorporated Maricopa County, although it
is within the City of Buckeye Municipal Planning Area and is designated for
Rural land use within the Buckeye General Plan. Per comments given to
Maricopa County Planning from the City of Buckeye, cell towers are supported
in any of Buckeye’s land use designaƟons. As such, Buckeye has no concerns
with this Special Use Permit request. Buckeye has also expressed support for
the facility’s unique design. Indeed, the tower was deliberately designed with
the Crossroad BapƟst Church in mind. The tower’s bell tower aestheƟc helps
to significantly lessen its visual impact on surrounding properƟes, while
simultaneously ensuring that the surrounding neighborhood benefits from
improved wireless coverage
LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
The site is located approx. 1,000 feet west of Perryville Road, on the south side
of Coolidge Street.”
Access to the site is off W Coolidge St, and access easement is gravel.
CIRCULATION SYSTEM
From Coolidge Street, construcƟon and maintenance personnel will enter the
site via an exisƟng 20’-wide driveway which leads to the church’s exisƟng
parking lot. Personnel will follow the parking lot’s north drive aisle toward the
northwest corner of the parking lot, where they will then turn north and enter
the 40’ x 50’ compound through a double-swing gate (each gate will be 6’ in
length, for a total of 12’). Vehicles will park inside the compound. AŌer
construcƟon is complete, monitoring and maintenance personnel will visit the
site approximately once a month.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The site is located within the Litchfield Elementary School District, as well as
the Agua Fria Union High School District. The Belon Soto Elementary School is
located approx. 2,000 feet to the southeast of the site, across Perryville Road.
The Canyon View High School (to the north) and the Verrado High School (to
the southwest) are located within two miles of the site
SUPPLIMENTAL SUP WCF REPORT:
1. The height of the new WCF will be 80’, with the center of the antenna array located
at a height of 75’.
2. There are no existing WCFs within 1,000’.
3. There are no other structures equal to or greater than 80’ in height within the search
area.
4. See the enclosed Service Area Maps:
Closing
The CiƟzens of this area will not be unduly affected by this WCF, and will
benefit by the improved dependability, coverage, and high-quality wireless
communicaƟons for personal, business and emergency use. AT&T is commited to
developing the best wireless system for the CiƟzens in this community while working
cooperaƟvely with the Maricopa County
Thank you in advance for your consideraƟon.
PUBLIC UTILITES AND SERVICES
Water: N/A un-maned facility
Sewer: N/A un-maned facility
Electric: APS
Telephone: AT&T
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s
Office Fire: Buckeye Valley Fire
Department
5.
Rather than co-locate with an existing cell tower, this new location is preferred because it will
provide additional reliable service to first responders, businesses, and the public in an area
experiencing significant growth, where such service is currently under-provided.
6.
The tower will have the capacity to add an additional carrier in the future. However, no future
expansions are currently needed or planned after construction is complete.
7.
No mature trees or cacti will be removed from this location.
8.
Setbacks from property lines (residential uses on adjacent properties)
• North (Coolidge Street centerline): 75’
• East: 366’
• South: 240’
• West: 24’
9.
The WCF will be built to resemble a bell tower and painted to complement the existing church.
Ground equipment will be screened from view with an 8’ CMU wall.
Below is the before and aŌer photos of the WCF from 3 views:
The snip it below shows the parcels within the 300’ leters are being sent to.
Emergency signs that will be located at the compound:
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Bob Fedorka, PE
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 506-7151
www.maricopa.gov/planning
Email address:
bob.fedorka@maricopa.gov
Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
October 17, 2023
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Nicholas Schlimm, Planner, Planning & Development
From:
Bob Fedorka, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning & Development
cc:
Michael Norris, P.E., Engineering Manager, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z2023034 – New Build WCF
AT&T Crossroad Baptist
Special Use Permit
(E1 Memo)
Job Site Address: 18819 W. Coolidge St., Litchfield Park
APN(s): 502-29-033A
PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the
1st submittal of the Special Use Permit application routed for review on October 17,
2023, and has no objections subject to the following conditions:
1. At the time of application for permit, a grading and drainage plan shall be required
to demonstrate compensatory storm water retention from the disturbance
required to construct the WCF. The grading and drainage plan shall be based on
a current topographic survey and prepared in accordance with County
requirements. Maximum fill slopes shall not exceed 3:1.
2. Engineering review of Special Use Permit cases is conceptual in nature. All
development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section 1205
of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any additional information.
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From:
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Sent:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 6:57 AM
To:
Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject:
FW: Z2023034 - Litchfield Cell Tower - Special Use Permit - 1st Routing
Comments received from the City of Buckeye.
From: Ken Galica <kgalica@buckeyeaz.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:15 PM
To: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Cc: Adam Copeland <acopeland@buckeyeaz.gov>; Brian Craig <bcraig@buckeyeaz.gov>; Hobart Wingard
<hwingard@buckeyeaz.gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023034 - Litchfield Cell Tower - Special Use Permit - 1st Routing
Hi Rachel,
The property upon which the cell tower is proposed is located in the City of Buckeye’s Planning area, designated as Rural
by the City’s General Plan. Cell towers are supported in any of our land use designations, and as such, the City’s Planning
Division has no concerns with the proposed tower on the church site. We do request that the tower that ends up being
constructed is consistent with what is shown in the plan set - with antenna arrays hidden by paneling on a clock tower
type structure as opposed to a standard monopole or monopalm design.
Ken Galica
Principal Planner
Development Services Department
(623) 349-6214
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Attached with this e-mail includes the routing for a Special Use Permit received for AZ01736 Litchfield Cell
Tower with tracking number Z2023034. Please review the application documents from the on-line permit
manger and provide comments as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Rachel Applegate
Senior Planner
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St. Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Sent:
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Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 7:14 AM
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Subject: RE: Z2023034 - Litchfield Cell Tower - Special Use Permit - 1st Routing
Good morning Ms. Applegate,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed Litchfield Cell Tower special use permit
application. The site is located at 18819 W. Coolidge Street in unincorporated Maricopa County, AZ. The applicant is
proposing to construct an 80ft cellular tower for public use and with dedicated support for first responders. The parcel
in the application is approximately 1 mile outside of the Luke AFB 1988 JLUS 65 Ldn and is within the “territory in the
vicinity of a military airport” defined by A.R.S. § 28-8461.
Subject to the results of an FAA Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace and Spectrum Analysis (OE/AAA), this request,
as described in the narrative, will not negatively impact the flying and base operations at Luke AFB. Since the site will be
located within the “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” it will be subjected to approximately 170 over flights per
day. We recommend a strong notification program on part of the applicant to inform future tenant(s) about Luke AFB
operations.
Respectfully,
Jenn Rahn
Senior Planner, Community Initiatives Team
56th Fighter Wing
Luke AFB AZ 85309
Office: 623-856-9981
DSN: 896-9981
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Good afternoon,
Attached with this e-mail includes the routing for a Special Use Permit received for AZ01736 Litchfield Cell
Tower with tracking number Z2023034. Please review the application documents from the on-line permit
manger and provide comments as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Rachel Applegate
Senior Planner
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St. Suite 170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
O: 602-372-0318
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From:
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Sent:
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject:
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Hi Nick,
I just found this email in my Spam folder.
Myself and my neighbors sent emails to the Crossroads Church and to Misty Hunter objecting to the the Cell tower
outside our homes. Can you keep me posted when the hearing will be as we want to attend.
Thank you,
Kurt Bates
On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 01:42:33 PM MST, Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <nicholas.schlimm@maricopa.gov> wrote:
Good afternoon, Kurt,
I know which case you’re referring to… in fact, I am the planner assigned to this case. This is a request for a
special use permit (SUP) to allow an 80’ cell tower on the property of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Cell
towers can be allowed by right on a property (albeit with the required building permits) unless they exceed
certain parameters. That’s why the applicant is requesting the SUP – to allow the cell tower to be located
closer to the north and west property lines (just over 75’ and 25’, respectively) than zoning regulations would
normally allow (160’ setbacks are the base requirements for an 80’ cell tower).
The applicant had originally installed the public notification posters on Perryville Road by mistake. State
Statute requires that notification posters be located on the property on which the request has been made. This
is why the posters were relocated. Below is an image I’ve attached of the subject property (highlighted in red
on the left side… Perryville Road is along the right side of the image… Camelback Road is about 1/3 mile to
the north). The address is 18819 W. Coolidge Street, and the parcel number is 502-29-033A. There should be
two posters along the north property line visible from Coolidge Street.
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The case has not been scheduled for public hearing yet. I last sent review comments to the applicant in
January and have not yet received revisions. If I do receive revisions from the applicant, I can follow up with
you when I sign off on the case and provide you the hearing dates.
I hope this helps! If you have additional questions regarding the scheduling of the case, please feel free to
email me. If you have specific questions regarding the content of the case, please feel free to contact the
applicant. Her name is Misty Hunter, and you may reach her at misty.hunter@smartlinkgroup.com.
Sincerely,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
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To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Missing hearing sign
Hi Nick, I'm r eturn your call this mor ning about the missing hearing sigh. The sign was on Perryville road for about a month then it w as taken down by som eone. . The case # is Z2023034. C an we have it reposted and give us the heari ng date if
Hi Nick,
I'm return your call this morning about the missing hearing sigh. The sign was on Perryville road for about a month then it
was taken down by someone..
The case # is Z2023034. Can we have it reposted and give us the hearing date if possible?
Thank you!
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Sent:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 1:47 PM
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Cc:
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Subject:
RE: Z2023034
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Thank you for sharing this info. I will relay this to my client.
I know Bill Koning and will reach out to him if my client directs me to do so.
Thank you
Michael J Campbell
Campbell A&Z, LLC
602-616-8396
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Sent: Jul 31, 2024 12:28 PM
To: campbellaz1@earthlink.net <campbellaz1@earthlink.net>
Cc: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023034
Good afternoon, Michael,
The applicant going forward will be Bill Koning, who may be reached at bill.koning@smartlinkgroup.com,
or at (480) 209-0945. He recently resubmitted the narrative and site plan, so I’ve restarted my review of
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the case. I’ll note that we recently transitioned to a new permitting system, so the method for viewing
case documents will be slightly different from before. If you are interested in reviewing the most recent
application documents, you may do so at this link: https://maricopacountyaz-
energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
On the right-hand side of the menu bar, select the Search icon.
Enter the case number, Z2023034, and click the blue Search icon.
Click on the highlighted plan number, Z2023034.
A new page will load with case information; select Attachments.
As always, please feel free to contact me with further questions.
Sincerely,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner
O: 602-506-0031
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Subject: RE: Z2023034
Nick Did you receive the updated Applicant information for Z2023034 as noted in your prior email? Please let me know, thank you Michael J Campbell Campbell A&Z, LLC 602- 616- 8396 -----Original Message----- From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas. Schlimm@ maricopa. gov>
Nick
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Did you receive the updated Applicant information for Z2023034 as noted in your prior email?
Please let me know, thank you
Michael J Campbell
Campbell A&Z, LLC
602-616-8396
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Sent: Jul 17, 2024 2:52 PM
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Cc: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023034
Good afternoon, Michael,
Nothing has changed regarding the status of the case since April. However, coincidentally, I received a
voicemail from a representative of AT&T on Thursday… the first I’d heard from the applicant’s firm since
January. There will be a new applicant contact for the case going forward, although I do not have much
information yet, including an email. I have reached out to the new applicant and am awaiting a response.
I will keep you posted as I receive more information.
As always, please feel free to contact me with further questions.
Thank you,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
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Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:23 PM
To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Cc: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023034
Nick Can you update me on the status of Z2034034? Thank you Michael J Campbell Campbell A&Z, LLC 602-616-8396 -----Original Message----- From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas. Schlimm@ maricopa. gov>Sent: Apr 16, 2024 3: 13 PMT o: campbellaz 1@ earthlink. net
Nick
Can you update me on the status of Z2034034?
Thank you
Michael J Campbell
Campbell A&Z, LLC
602-616-8396
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Sent: Apr 16, 2024 3:13 PM
To: campbellaz1@earthlink.net <campbellaz1@earthlink.net>
Cc: Rachel Applegate (PND) <Rachel.Applegate@Maricopa.Gov>
Subject: RE: Z2023034
Good afternoon, Michael,
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I can certainly provide you an update regarding the case. Thank you for your patience. Case Z2023034 is
still active, although it has not yet been scheduled for public hearings. I am currently waiting for revisions
to the project narrative and site plan. I had sent review comments to the applicant on January 25th,
although I have not received any correspondence from the applicant since. I did receive an email
expressing opposition to the case from a neighboring property owner last month, so if and when the case
is scheduled for hearing, it will be going on the regular agenda at the Planning & Zoning Commission for
presentation both by Planning staff and the applicant.
If the applicant resubmits the application materials and staff signs off on the case, I can certainly keep
you posted regarding the scheduled hearing dates. The applicant will also be responsible for updating
the public notification signs on the subject property to reflect the scheduled hearing dates.
I hope this helps! If you have additional questions regarding the scheduling of the case, please feel free
to email me. If you are interested in expressing opposition or otherwise providing public comment on the
case, please let me know. If you have specific questions regarding the content of the case, please feel
free to contact the applicant. Her name is Misty Hunter, and you may reach her at
misty.hunter@smartlinkgroup.com.
Sincerely,
Nick Schlimm
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
301 W. Jefferson St. #170 Phoenix, AZ 85003
Planner
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Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:35 PM
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Subject: Re: Z2023034
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Nicholas Following up on a couple of voice messages regarding Z2033034. Can you please update me? Thank you Michael J Campbell Campbell A&Z, LLC 602-616- 8396 -----Original Message----- From: Michael J. Campbell, Campbell A&Z,
Nicholas
Following up on a couple of voice messages regarding Z2033034.
Can you please update me?
Thank you
Michael J Campbell
Campbell A&Z, LLC
602-616-8396
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Sent: Apr 4, 2024 1:46 PM
To: <nicholas.schlimm@maricopa.gov>
Subject: Z2023034
Nicholas
Can you tell me if the case Z2023034 is active?
This is a proposed cell tower site at 18823 W Coolidge St, Litchfield Park.
Thank you
Michael J Campbell
Campbell A&Z, LLC
602-616-8396
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DATE:
March 6, 2025
TO:
Planning & Zoning Commission
From:
Nick Schlimm, Planner
SUBJECT:
Z2023034 – Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower
Agenda Item: 4
Since the publication of the staff report for the referenced case, staff received notices of
opposition from seven additional property owners, as well as an additional letter from one
property owner who had previously expressed opposition to the case, as referenced in the staff
report. Of these eight properties, six are located wholly or partially within 300’ of the subject
parcel. Of the two letters received from outside the 300’ buffer, one is from an employee of an
organic farm on Parcels 502-29-006M and 502-29-020, which are located within the 300’ buffer.
There are 17 parcels wholly or partially within 300’ of the subject parcel (including the subject
parcel itself). The opposition received accounts for six of these 17 parcels. As such, the
opposition received accounts for approximately 35% of the parcel numbers within the 300’ buffer
and approximately 64% of the parcel acreage within the 300’ buffer. The threshold for requiring a
supermajority vote for approval from the Board of Supervisors (BOS) is 20% for both figures. As
such, a supermajority vote will be required from the BOS for approval of Z2023034.
The consensus among the opposition is that a wireless communication facility would depreciate
property values in the neighborhood, as well as contribute to adverse health and safety effects
on both residents and animals, including a beekeeping operation on an adjacent parcel. There is
also concern over the aesthetic impact of the proposed tower on the neighborhood.
Staff also received one letter of support from a property owner beyond the 300’ buffer. The
support letter argues that cell towers do not contribute to adverse health effects but would benefit
both residents and businesses as the County expands.
These additional letters of opposition and support were received since Thursday, February 27,
2025, and have been attached to this handout.
Attachments:
Letters of Opposition (11 pages)
Letter of Support (1 page)
Support and Opposition Map (1 page)
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Subject:
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Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed installation of a cell
tower 250' across the street from my home.
This tower would significantly impact the quality of life for my family and I, as it
would be directly visible from both our kitchen, living room and bedroom windows,
where our children and grandchildren often spend time and sleep. The idea of
having such a massive structure so close to our home feels intrusive and unsettling.
Furthermore, I am concerned about the potential impact on our property values. A
structure like this, especially so close to our living spaces, would likely deter
potential buyers and make our property much less desirable.
Additionally, there are safety and health concerns regarding the proximity of the
tower to our homes. The potential risks that could arise from living near such a
structure are deeply troubling.
I kindly urge you to reconsider the plans for this cell tower, as it poses significant
risks to both the safety and the well-being of our community. I am happy to discuss
this matter further if needed, but I hope you will take these concerns seriously.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Sincerely,
Kurt Bates
4640 N Perryville rd
Litchfield Park 85340
Parcel # 502-29-119
630 697-3759
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
From:
katerina@blueskyorganicfarms.com
Sent:
Friday, February 28, 2025 10:56 AM
To:
Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
Subject:
CASE #: Z2023034 OPPOSITION
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February 27,2025.pdf
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Good morning Nick,
Please also see attachment for a letter from one of our neighbors at the farm. They delivered it to us
requesting to submit it to you.
I’m also writing to express my own opposition to this cell tower in such close proximity to our farm,
animals and staff. My parcel number is 119-18-075 and while I own & live in Phoenix, I work at the
organic farm that would be impacted by this cell tower. I do not wish to have my health, the health
and well being of our animals and of any of our farm neighbors impacted negatively by this tower that
is not needed.
We all hope that CASE #: Z2023034 is rejected by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board
of Supervisors.
Thank you,
Katerina Encinas
Blue Sky Organic Farms
4762 N 189th Avenue
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Steve Wong
18791 W Coolidge St.
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
February 27, 2025
APN: 502-29-355
Mr. Nick Schlimm
C/O Maricopa Planning and Development Dept.
301 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Dear Mr. Nick Schlimm:
I am writing in regards to case number Z2023034 – Crossroads Baptist Church Cell Tower. I am the
owner of parcel number 502-29-355 and it’s adjacent to the proposed land that the cell tower
would be on (parcel 502-29-033A). I want to express my deepest opposition towards allowing the
new tower to be erected on the aforementioned parcel. I’ve spoken with everyone in the
neighborhood and we all agree that it would be a hazard to our health for us and our families.
A couple of years ago, I purchased my land to build a nice home for my family and enjoy the views
of the white tank mountains while working towards retirement and to enjoy my new house with my
three kids. I’m just about to complete the build of my new home and I love the fact that there is
that small community feel while everyone still enjoys their acreage and the sweeping mountain
views.
Six years ago, I had some health complications and almost passed away and ended up having open
heart surgery. This ordeal changed my life forever and now I greatly appreciate my health and the
health of my family even more. I think it would be very dangerous to everyone’s health that lives
nearby to the cell tower due to radiation and other cancer-causing effects. I am not willing to risk
my family’s lives and wealth fare just so the church can make some money to have the cell tower on
their premises. Please reject the special use permit or feel free to contact me directly to hear my
concerns – 425-985-4683.
Lastly, I just built my dream home and I strongly feel that the cell tower will depreciate all of our
properties around the area. It will especially damage mine since I’m adjacent to the east and
border the church. It would be a huge eye-sore for the community. Please keep me posted with
any updates or contact me via email at wong0107@gmail.com or my number is 425-985-4683.
Please reject the special use permit for our families sake. Thank you for listening to our concerns.
Sincerely,
Steve Wong
2/27/25
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:59 PM
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Subject:
5G tower opposition
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Dear Nick Schilimm,
I am writing to formally oppose the proposed 5G tower installation on parcel 502-29-033A, which is in close proximity to my property at 502-29-
026J. As a beekeeper and a resident of this community, I have serious concerns about the impact of this tower on our bees, the local ecosystem, and
property values.
Scientific studies have shown that electromagnetic radiation from 5G networks can disrupt honeybee behavior, navigation, and overall colony health.
Given that bees are essential pollinators for local farms and vegetation, any disruption to their natural processes could result in reduced pollination
rates, threatening food production and biodiversity in the area. My own beekeeping operation could suffer, affecting not only my livelihood but also
local crops and fruit trees that depend on pollination.
Additionally, 5G towers have been linked to various health concerns, including increased cancer risk, cellular stress, sleep disturbances, and
cognitive impairments. Studies recommend a minimum distance of 1,000 to 1,500 feet from residential areas for safety, yet this proposed tower is far
too close to homes and businesses. States such as Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, California, and New Hampshire have already recognized
these risks and implemented stricter placement regulations.
Furthermore, property values in the area will likely decline due to the presence of this tower. Prospective buyers often avoid properties near cell
towers due to health concerns and aesthetic considerations, leading to financial losses for homeowners.
Given the potential harm to our community, environment, and property values, I urge you to reject this 5G tower installation at its current proposed
location and explore alternative sites that do not pose such risks.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Gonzalez
parcel 502-29-026j
February 27,2025
Nick Schlimm
c/O Maricopa Planning and Development Dept.
205 W. JeffersonSt.
Phoenix, Az
Re:
Case # Z2023034- Crosslands Baptist Church Cell Tower
Dear Sir,
We are writing this letter in opposition to the wireless communication facility site wanting to be
installed on our street in Litchfield Pk.
We are long time residents of the area and have a huge concern of this being around us and everyone
else in our area. We currently have three parcels of land that would be affected by this and my
daughter and son in law and family have another.
Parcel # 502-29-112c
Parcel #502-29-112L
Parcel # 502-29-112k
Our immediate concern is due to health concerns including increased cancer risk, cellular stress,
headaches, sleep issues, genetic damage and memory deficits to name a few.
There is no reason to
have this installed around so many people and putting one person at risk ofa health issue. I have grand
children growing up very close to this site and am very concerned for their safety and health. Studies
say that the distance is more like 1300 ft. from the tower to be a safe distance. 300 ft. is way too close
to be setting a distance of safety. Some states including Masachusettes, New York, Oklahoma, California
and New Hampshire all have 1000 to 1500 ft. distance ranges for cell towers to be installed in residential
areas.
There is a reason WHY!!
We also have a farm down our road that sells to many stores in the city and local people in our area.
There is a chance and studies show some fruit trees have failed to produce fruit.
We can't have this
affecting our food supply in any sense.
One of our residents raíses bees and studies show that it can affect bees and in turn cross pollination.
We need to protect what we have and our environment.
We are also concerned about what this can do to our property value. This would definitely lower our
value as this would have to be disclosed if we ever wanted to sell or get an evaluation of property. This
is not acceptable for someone to come in and want this that does not even live in our area to put all of
us and our surroundings at any risk.
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In conclusion, we have been residents here for 50 years. I was actualy raised on the property that the
CrossroadsChurch is located on and the Church is wanting to get a payment in exchange for al we have
worked and invested our lives for.
We urge you to consider our requests and concerns.
Respectfully,
Kauylige
Richard Riefkohl
Kelly Riefkohl
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
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Doug Miller & Dana Morrison <dougadoresdana@gmail.com>
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Friday, February 28, 2025 10:24 AM
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND); PND PZAppeal
Subject:
OBJECTION to SPECIAL USE PERMIT
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Attn: Nick Schlimm,
Maricopa County Planning and Development Department.
My name is Dana Morrison-Miller. Maricopa County Parcel #502-40-695
I want to file my OBJECTION to the Special Use Permit in the Rural 43 Zoning District, for a wireless
communication facility.
This cell tower would be devastating to the very fiber of our community and a well-established, organic
farm that many of us depend on for a healthy way to supplement our family. The two cannot coexist and
the cell tower can go somewhere else, away from residential homes, and organic farming practices.
Please do not approve this special use permit.
Sincerely,
Dana Morrison-Miller
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cross roads cell tower
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To who this may concern:
I want to express my strong opposition to the proposed installation of a cell tower 250 across from my future home
This tower has me concerned about the potential impact on our future home values. A structure like this, especially so close to our living spaces, would likely deter potential
buyers and make our property much less marketable and desirable.
Additionally, there are safety and health concerns regarding the proximity of the tower to our lot. The potential health concerns have us worried for future living in such a close
proximity.
Thank you for reading my letter of concern
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Friday, February 28, 2025 2:07 PM
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Subject:
Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower, Case # Z2023034
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Just found out about the meeting for this. I fully support it. I understand others might object however
there have been no scientific studies that can claim adverse effects from Cell Towers. Even the
American Cancer Society does not lean one way or the other (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-
prevention/radiation-exposure/cellular-phone-towers.html).
I hope the permit gets approved. This part of the county is expanding and both residents and
businesses will benefit.
-Rodolfo Ramirez
N 189th Ave
W Coolidge St
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Eligible parcels: 17
Supporting parcels: 0
Opposition parcels: 6
Supporting parcels sq ft: 0
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Subject parcels sq ft: 138,586
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Super Majority opposed parcel number:
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Nicholas Schlimm (PND)
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Subject: Case Z2023034
I am in strong opposition to t his proposed tower that is within 300’ of my home. The tower is pr oposed for the Cr ossland Ba ptist Chur ch. There are numer ous cases showing negative effects related to being within close proximity to cell
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I am in strong opposition to this proposed tower that is within 300’ of my home. The tower is proposed for the Crossland
Baptist Church. There are numerous cases showing negative effects related to being within close proximity to cell towers
and I strongly disagree with this being approved!!!!
There are reports showing that property values can be lowered 10% to 19% when a cell tower is constructed near
residences!
Please feel free to contact me at (623) 707-7469 if you wish to discuss this further.
Tommy Gardner
Senior Construction Manager
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Public Works
Office (480) 362-6606
Cell (480) 570-8149
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My included parcel number is Azure Canyon 4 replat subdivision MCR 160037 CaLynn Koshinski Begin forwarded message: From: CaLynn Koshinski <calynnmwestcott@ hotmail. com> Date: March 9, 2025 at 12: 40: 32 MST To: pzappeal@ mail. maricopa. gov
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My included parcel number is Azure Canyon 4 replat subdivision MCR 160037
CaLynn Koshinski
Begin forwarded message:
From: CaLynn Koshinski <calynnmwestcott@hotmail.com>
Date: March 9, 2025 at 12:40:32 MST
To: pzappeal@mail.maricopa.gov
Subject: Case # Z2023034 Crossland Baptist Church Bell Tower
March 9, 2025
CaLynn Koshinski
18243 W Medlock
Litchfield Park AZ 85340
480-399-1129
Attention: Nick Schlimm
Re: Objection of Crossland Baptist Church Cell Tower
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Dear Sir:
Please note, as a resident of Litchfield Park, my property borders the Buckeye city limits
for proposed wireless communication facility, I am against the
development/construction of a cell phone tower In Buckeye.
I am concerned about the long term, Environmental/Health concerns a cell tower could
have on the residents of Buckeye and the agricultural impacts not limited to the
surrounding farm land animals. I am sure you are aware of the numerous studies, citing
environmental/health dangers from cell towers. Has Smartlink Group done an
Environmental/Health impact study concerning the building of a cell tower, specifically
for Buckeye, Litchfield Park residents, and Blue Sky Organic Farm residents and
animals. There have been multiple studies that show even low levels of radiation brain
tumors, cancer, weakened immune function, reduced sperm counts, ovarian follicles.
WHO classified EMF radiation as a class 2B carcinogen. This undoubtably has a
negative impact on the agricultural space that you would be placing the tower, Blue Sky
Organic Farm.
Not only are there associated health hazards for humans and animals but there is a
concern for a negative impact on property values. The threat alone would decrease
property values due to appraisers to take the presence of cell towers into consideration
when determining value.
I am sure that until these issues are addressed/answered….no cell tower will be
constructed in Buckeye.
Regards,
CaLynn Koshinski