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Z2023046 Page 1 of 8 Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department Case: Z2023046 – PH68231 AZ-5151 Gila River Hearing Date: December 7, 2023 Supervisor District: 5 Applicant: Annmarie Beckett, Clear Blue Services Owner: Gary Peterson Gable Family Trust Request: Special use permit for a wireless communication facility in the Rural-43 zoning district Site Location: Generally located at the NWC of Old US Highway 80 and Cactus Rose Road in the Arlington area Site Size: Approx. 10,170 square feet Density: N/A County Island: No County Plan: Old US Highway 80 Area Plan – Large Lot Residential (1-2 du/ac) Municipal Plan: N/A Municipal Comments: City of Buckeye – No concerns Support/Opposition: None known Recommendation: Approve with conditions Z2023046 Page 2 of 8 Project Summary: 1. The applicant, Annmarie Beckett of Clear Blue Services, is requesting a special use permit (SUP) to accommodate a proposed wireless communication facility (WCF) on Parcel 401-38-006A. The subject parcel is currently vacant and comprises approximately 2.1 acres. The property is located at the northwest corner of Old US Highway 80 and the Cactus Rose Road alignment in the Arlington area. 2. The legal description provided by the applicant identifies a site that is approximately 10,170 square feet. This includes the main 2,500-square foot lease area (a 50’ x 50’ area bounded by an 8’ CMU wall, within which the WCF will be located), as well as a proposed 20’-wide access/utility easement, a 5’-wide telco/fiber electrical easement, and an electrical transformer pad beside the access easement. The subject site would be leased to Vertical Bridge for telecommunications infrastructure and will be part of the larger 2.1-acre parcel. 3. The subject WCF would be a maximum height of 199’ and have an antenna array diameter of 12’- 5”. The facility would remain unmanned with an occasional visit by one employee to oversee site maintenance as needed. Access to the WCF would be via 20’ wide easement from Old US Highway 80. One parking spot will be provided for the maintenance technician. 4. The subject property is zoned Rural-43. The applicable development standards for this district, as well as the development standards proposed with this SUP, are listed below: Regulation Base Regulations (WCF in Rural-43) Proposed Regulations (WCF in Rural-43 with SUP) Max. Height 80’ 199’ Max. Antenna Array Diameter 8’ 13’ Max. Tower Diameter 2’-6” 5’-9” Min. WCF Setback from Rural/Residential Zoning 398’ (2’ for each 1’ in height) 118’-6” (from North) 135’-6” (from South) 148’-7” (from East) 166’-10” (from West) Access Road Surfacing Pavement (Asphalt or Concrete) Stabilized DG Sight Visibility Triangles 25’ x 25’ on each side of driveway at ROW line None 5. The applicant is requesting to establish standards for height, setbacks from rural/residential zoning on adjacent parcels, antenna array diameter, pole base diameter, access road surfacing, and sight visibility triangles (SVT) that differ from the base development standards for WCFs in the Rural-43 zoning district. Whereas Section 1202.3 of the MCZO allows monopoles to a maximum height of 80’, the applicant is proposing to construct the monopole to a maximum height of 199’. (The tower itself will reach 195’, while the lightning rod and aircraft warning light will extend the total height to 199’. It is staff’s understanding this is the maximum height without triggering requirement for FAA safety lighting at the top of the structure, although one has been requested by Luke Air Force Base.) As there are no existing WCFs nearby, a tall monopole height was deemed necessary to maximize the reach of reliable service. When complete, the tower would serve a very remote area that is currently underserved by wireless service. Z2023046 Page 3 of 8 6. Likewise, the applicant is proposing to allow a maximum antenna array diameter of 13’, greater than the eight feet allowed per MCZO Section 1202.3. According to the applicant, this is due to the size of modern 5G antennas, which require sufficient separation beyond what the base development standards allow. Staff notes that the actual proposed antenna array diameter, as depicted in the site plan and attached elevations, is actually 12’-5”. Establishing a standard diameter of 13’ would give the applicant leeway if at a later date minor adjustments needed to be made to the antenna array that would slightly increase its diameter. In this scenario, only a minor amendment to the special use permit would be required, as opposed to a major amendment or a modification of conditions. 7. Additionally, due to the taller height of the monopole and the desire to eventually accommodate multiple carriers (and their respective equipment), the applicant is proposing to allow a maximum tower diameter of 5’-9”, greater than the 2’-6” allowed by right. Such would ensure greater stability for the tower at its proposed height. 8. The monopole would be located toward the center of the subject property. Even so, due to the proposed height of the tower and the limited dimensions of the property, meeting the required setback of two feet from each property line for each one foot in height was impossible. Therefore, the applicant is requesting to reduce the setback requirements to the extent necessary to support the tower in the approximate center of the property. Measured from the antenna array circumference line, as required, the tower would be located approximately 118’-9” from the north lot line, 135’-9” from the south lot line, 148’-10” from the east lot line, and 167’-2” from the west lot line. In the event the antenna array diameter is increased from 12’-5” to the maximum proposed standard of 13’, the proposed setback regulations are 118’-6” from the north lot line, 135’-6” from the south lot line, 148’-7” from the east lot line, and 166’-8” from the west lot line. 9. Finally, due to the very limited number of trips that would be generated by the WCF (currently the only proposed use of the property), the applicant is proposing to modify the MCZO standards for access road surfacing and SVTs. Specifically, most of the access easement would not be paved, but would be surfaced with stabilized decomposed granite (DG). However, some portions – specifically that portion of the driveway within the Old US Highway 80 right-of-way and those portions of the easement that cross washes – will be paved with concrete as required or necessary. Due to the curvature of the proposed easement and the proximity of the driveway to the north property line, the required 25’ x 25’ SVTs will not be feasible. As such, the applicant is requesting that the SVT requirement be waived. Because generally no more than one maintenance vehicle will be accessing the site at a given time (and even then, generally no more than once a month), the applicant believes that the SVTs will not be needed to ensure the safety of said vehicles entering from and exiting the property onto Old US Highway 80. The low traffic volume along this route, the open and rural nature of the surrounding area, and the lack of nearby buildings, walls, and other visual obstructions, would further ensure the safety of entering and exiting vehicles. Z2023046 Page 4 of 8 2023 aerial image Rural-43 zoning district and surrounding zoning districts Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use: 10. On-site: Rural-43 / vacant North: Rural-43 / vacant South: Cactus Rose Road ROW, then Rural-43 / vacant Z2023046 Page 5 of 8 East: Old US Highway 80, then Rural-43 / vacant West: Rural-43 / vacant Utilities and Services: 11. Water: Well (not needed for WCF) Wastewater: Septic (not needed for WCF) School Districts: Arlington Elementary School District Buckeye Union High School District Fire: Buckeye Valley Fire District Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Right-of-Way: 12. The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major Streets and Routes Plan. Street Name Half-width Existing R/W Half-width Proposed R/W Future Classification Old US Highway 80 50’ 65’ Principal Arterial Cactus Rose Road 33’ 65’ Principal Arterial Adopted Plan: 13. Old US Highway 80 Area Plan (adopted May 2007): This plan identifies the subject parcel as a Large Lot Residential (1 – 2 d.u. / acre) land use. The Large Lot Residential category denotes areas where single-family residential development is desirable and urban services such as sewer, water, schools, parks, and fire and police protection may be only partially available or required as an improvement district. Public Participation Summary: 14. 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 no letters in support or opposition to the request. 15. Although the site is not located within the City of Buckeye Municipal Planning Area, Buckeye expressed no objections citing that there were no planned residential uses in proximity to the subject site. Nonetheless, the site is near the Buckeye Municipal Planning Area, which identifies the future land uses in the area as Agriculture and Open Space (including the Buckeye Hills Recreation Area). As such, Buckeye has requested that the tower be designed for co-location by multiple carriers to prevent need for a larger number of towers in the “natural, scenic area” surrounding the subject site. The applicant’s narrative confirms that the tower has been designed for co-location. 16. Luke Air Force Base also sent comments regarding the request. Although the site is not located within the designated “territory in the vicinity of a military airport,” Luke’s Community Initiatives Team did acknowledge that the site is located within a low-level flying corridor between Luke itself and the Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield. The results of an FAA Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Z2023046 Page 6 of 8 Airspace and Spectrum Analysis (OE/AAA) concluded that the WCF will not negatively impact the flying and base operations of Luke AFB. Nonetheless, due to the tower’s planned height and location, Luke has requested the installation of an aviation obstruction light (AOL) or aircraft warning light (ACWL) for operational awareness. Pursuant to this request, the top of the monopole was modified during the review to include such a light. Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies: 17. None except as noted above where Luke AFB has requested an ACWL. Staff Analysis: 18. Staff supports the applicant’s request for a special use permit. The proposed WCF promises to provide needed wireless service in a remote area where such service is currently minimal or nonexistent. Even with low traffic volumes along the adjacent stretch of Old US Highway 80 unlikely to increase significantly in the foreseeable future, adding a new cell tower in the proposed location would provide a useful and desirable service for drivers along this route, especially in the event of a roadside emergency. 19. Staff likewise finds the requested development standards to be justified for the reasons provided in the applicant’s narrative and discussed in the project summary of this report. Allowing a 199’ co-locatable monopole (where a maximum height of 80’ is allowed by right) would enable a wider service area along the remote stretch of Old US Highway 80, which in turn would reduce the need for more cell towers in the vicinity. The very low population density of the surrounding area also reduces the visual impact of the tower. Recommendation: 20. Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve Z2023046 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘j’: a. Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the site plan entitled “US-AZ-5151 GILA RIVER”, consisting of 18 full-size sheets, dated October 9, 2023, and stamped received October 9, 2023, 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 “Project Narrative”, consisting of seven pages, dated October 5, 2023, and stamped received October 6, 2023, except as modified by the following conditions. c. The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply: 1. At the time of application for permit, the monopole foundation design shall address potential scour given existing topographic conditions and the pole’s proximity to a wash. 2. The portion of the driveway access within the County right-of-way must be paved or concrete; and conform to MCDOT requirements. The driveway culvert must be constructed with headwalls or flared end sections at its up and downstream ends. Z2023046 Page 7 of 8 3. The gated driveway access must be designed with an onsite turnaround area so vehicles will not back out onto Old Hwy 80. 4. The applicant may be required to execute a Wireless Agreement with the County (via the MCDOT Utility Branch – dotwirelesspermits@maricopa.gov) for all equipment, conduit, fiber optic lines and other work that will be within the MCDOT R/W. If required, the agreement must be effectuated prior to issuance of any building permit(s). Otherwise, written confirmation from the County that an Agreement is not required must be submitted with the building permit submittal. 5. A 15’ wide right-of-way preservation area along Old US 80 must be maintained. 6. 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 199’. e. Future requests to co-locate carriers on the wireless communication facility shall comply with Maricopa County and federal requirements. f. This special use permit is valid for a period of 30 years and shall expire on January 24, 2054, 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. g. The following SUP standards shall apply: 1. Maximum WCF height: 199’ 2. Maximum WCF antenna array diameter: 13’ 3. Maximum WCF tower diameter: 5’-9” 4. Minimum WCF setback from rural/residential zoning: a. From north lot line: 118’ b. From south lot line: 135’ c. From east lot line: 148’ d. From west lot line: 166’ 5. Access road surfacing: stabilized decomposed granite 6. Sight visibility triangles: none required Z2023046 Page 8 of 8 h. Noncompliance with any Maricopa County Regulation shall be grounds for initiating a revocation of this special use permit as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. i. 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 shall revert 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. j. An Aviation Obstruction Light (AOL) or Aircraft Warning Light (ACWL) shall be installed near the top of the structure/attachments in accordance with Luke Air Force Base operational awareness requirements. Presented by: Nick Schlimm, Planner Reviewed by: Matthew Holm, AICP, Planning Supervisor Attachments: Case Map (1 page) Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 5 pages) Narrative Report/Ex. Summary (7 pages) DPR comments (2 pages) City of Buckeye comments (3 pages) Luke Air Force Base comments (1 page) Project Narrative Project Name: US-AZ-5151 GILA RIVER (GABLE) NWC OLD HWY 80 / W CACTUS ROSE DR., ARLINGTON AZ 85322 (Maricopa County) Assessor’s Parcel Number: 401-38-006A Case# Z2023046 Date: 10-5-23 Purpose of Request: Vertical Bridge is requesting a Special Use Permit Review for a New Wireless Communications Facility. Per Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12 Development Regulations: Wireless communications facilities are permitted in all zoning districts subject to the provisions and standards outlined in Section 1202. Any proposed wireless communication facility that cannot meet the standards outlined in Article 1202.3 of the Ordinance shall be required to obtain a Special Use Permit approval by the Board of Supervisors. Description of Proposal: This SUP request is for a new 195’ monopole (collocatable) to be located in the approximate center of Parcel 401-38-006A. This parcel, zoned Rural-43, is currently vacant and located at the northwest corner of Old US Highway 80 and Cactus Rose Road in the Arlington area. Vertical Bridge has chosen this location for a new cell tower due to the lack of existing reliable cellular service in the surrounding area. As such, there are no other cell towers within 1,000’ of the proposed site. Vertical Bridge is proposing to install an antenna array toward the top of the monopole, with the center of the array mounted at 193’. This antenna array will measure 8’ from top to bottom and 12’-5” in diameter. A 4’ lightning rod will bring the total height of the WCF to 199’. All ground-mounted equipment, including a backup diesel generator, will be constructed on cement slabs and screened by an 8’ CMU wall measuring 50’ x 50’. All facilities, including the monopole and the CMU wall, will be painted, textured, and constructed to minimize visual impacts. Both the monopole and the wall will be painted in non-reflective, earth-tone light tan colors, generally matching the surrounding desert. Lighting will be in compliance with Section 1112 of the MCZO, will be limited to facing the compound maintenance area, and will only be used when the cellular technician is onsite. At the request of Luke Air Force Base, an Aviation Obstruction Light (AOL) or Aircraft Warning Light (ACWL) will be installed for operational awareness. The WCF will not negatively impact the flying and base operations at Luke. Relationship to Surrounding Properties: Both the site and the surrounding properties are currently vacant. The adjacent property to the west is owned by the Arizona State Land Department, while the property to the north is private land. Adjacent to the east and south of the site are MCDOT-maintained rights-of-way (Old US Highway 80 to the east and Cactus Rose Road to the south). Across these rights-of-way are additional privately-owned properties. The site and surrounding properties are mostly open desert, with some farmland just beyond the Arlington Canal to the east of Old US Highway 80. The site is located within a very rural and sparsely populated area. The use of the site for a wireless communications facility will not cause any adverse impact on adjacent or nearby properties. As this will be an unmanned facility, maintenance will generally visit the site once a month, only visiting more often in case of emergency. As such, there will be minimal vehicular traffic (none on most days) and no pedestrian traffic generated by the site. Likewise, there will be no increase in emissions, dust, gas, noise, vibration, smoke, heat, or glare at a level exceeding ambient conditions. Location, Accessibility, and Circulation System: The site is located at the northwest corner of Old US Highway 80 and Cactus Rose Road in the Arlington Area, approximately 15 miles west of Downtown Buckeye and approximately 50 miles west of Downtown Phoenix. Construction and maintenance personnel will access the site via Old US Highway 80. Vertical Bridge will construct a 20’ wide access easement that will meet Highway 80 at the northeast corner of the lot, crossing the eastern half of the parcel and terminating at the WCF equipment compound near the center of parcel. A single 15’ wide parking space will be provided at the end of the easement, adjacent to the compound, for maintenance personnel, which will visit the site generally no more than once a month, and only more often in case of emergency. Stabilized decomposed granite (gravel) will be proposed for this SUP. Since the technician will be visiting the site only once a month, the access path can be stabilized decomposed granite, although a concrete slab will be used where the access path crosses an existing wash. Due to the access driveway’s proximity to the north property line, as well as the curvature of the proposed easement, the required 25’ x 25’ sight visibility triangle on either side of the driveway will not be feasible. Therefore, Vertical Bridge is requesting that the SVT requirement be waived with the Special Use Permit. Because generally no more than one maintenance vehicle will be accessing the site at a given time, and will only occur generally once a month, Vertical Bridge believes that the SVTs will not be needed to ensure the safety of said vehicles entering from and exiting the property onto Old US Highway 80. Additionally, the low traffic volume along Old US Highway 80, the open and rural nature of the surrounding area, and the lack of nearby buildings, walls, and other obstructions, will further ensure the safety of maintenance vehicles accessing and leaving the site. Development Schedule: Once the Special Use Permit has been approved and the required building permit(s) have been approved by Maricopa County Planning & Development, construction of the site (including the monopole, ground-mounted equipment, 8’ CMU wall, and access easement) is anticipated to take approximately 60 days. Community Facilities and Services: The site is located within the Arlington Elementary School District, as well as the Buckeye Union High School District. The site is located 3.92 miles SE of Arlington Elementary School and 2.82 miles NW of Powers Butte Wildlife Area. Public Utilities and Services: The telecommunications facility will not require water or sewer services onsite. Police protection will be provided by the Maricopa County Sherriff’s Office. Fire protection will be provided by the Buckeye Valley Fire District. SUP Comparison Chart: To accommodate the telecommunications facility proposed onsite, Vertical Bridge is requesting to modify some of the development standards of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Whereas Section 1202.3 of the MCZO allows monopoles to a max. height of 80’ in the Rural-43 zoning district, it was necessary to extend the height of the proposed monopole to 199’. When complete, the tower will serve a very remote area along a major arterial (Old US Highway 80) that is currently underserved by wireless service. As there are no existing wireless communication facilities nearby, a tall monopole height is necessary to maximize the reach of reliable service. Due to the coverage objectives of this site, as a 3-carrier pole, additional height is required. That is why it is necessary to build the monopole to a max. height of 199, instead of the 80’ allowed per Section 1202.3. The array is larger due to the size of the new 5G antennas to have the necessary separation between the antennas so it is necessary for the antenna array to have a diameter of 13’, instead of the max. 8’ allowed per the code. Due to the height of the monopole and the design to accommodate at least 3 carriers, the diameter of the pole needed to be increased to 5’ 8” as opposed to the Standard 2’ 6”, to safely accommodate multiple carriers this additional diameter is required. To maximize the facility’s setbacks from the property boundaries, it will be placed toward the center of the site. However, due to the dimensions of the property, meeting the requirement of having the facility setback at least 2’ from all property lines for each 1’ in height was infeasible. With a proposed height of 199’, the base regulations would require the facility to be setback at least 398’ from all property lines. Instead, the facility will be setback at least 118’-6” from the north lot line, 148’-10” from the east lot line (or 133’-10” from the ultimate right-of-way line for Old US Highway 80), 135’-9” from the south lot line, and 167’-2” from the west lot line. These setback standards are measured from the circumference line of the antenna array, and are based on the proposed standard of 13’ as the maximum antenna array diameter. The proposed modifications to the MCZO development standards are summarized in the table below: Standard Base Standards for WCF in Rural-43 Proposed Standards for WCF in Rural-43 with SUP Max. Facility Height 80’ 199’ Max. Tower Diameter 2’-6” 5’-8” Max. Antenna Array Diameter 8’ 13’ Setback from Lot Lines 398’ (2’ setback for each 1’ in height) North (118’-9”) South (135’-9”) West (167’ 2”) East (148’-10”) (F) East (133’-10”) Sight Visibility Triangles 25’ x 25’ on each side of driveway at ROW line None Access Road Surfacing Pavement (Asphalt or Concrete) Stabilized Decomposed Granite (Gravel) SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES The following is supplemental information required to be submitted and addressed in the narrative report for the Special Use Permit. 1. What is the height of the proposed WCF? 199 feet 2. Provide a map showing all the existing WCFs within a 1,000 feet radius for sites within Rural, Single- Family Residential or Multiple-Family zoning districts (Regardless of provider). There are no existing towers within a 1000’ radius of the proposed site. Vertical Bridge needs this site location to improve local wireless service, as there are many blocked/dropped calls due to the weak signal in the surrounding area. The existing right-of-way power poles, light standards, and stop light pole have been thoroughly investigated by the major carrier Radio Frequency Engineers within the search ring area and do not work for the RF objectives in this area. 3. Provide a list with locations and approximate height of all existing vertical structures (of a height approximately equal or greater than the requested tower) within the WCF’s search area. This includes church spires and steeples, light standards, water towers, transmission lines, buildings, or other similar structures. There are no other towers or vertical structures approaching or surpassing this height in the area. This will be a multi-carrier site designed to cover a wide, underserved area. 4. Provide a map showing the service areas which the proposed facility will serve. 5. Explain any attempts or possibilities that have been investigated relating to co-location with another provider or existing facility. As stated above, there are no existing towers of this height to offer coverage in the design area. 6. Explain how this request can facilitate co-location with other users. The overall height of the tower is designed to accommodate a minimum of three carriers to improve coverage in this area. 7. Will the request involve the removal of mature trees or cacti? If so, discuss plans for relocation of such vegetation. No mature trees or cacti will need to be relocated for this project. 8. Discuss the following compatibility issues: a. Setbacks from residential uses. From north lot line: 1425’ From east lot line: 2565’ From south lot line: 1400’ From west lot line: 12602’ b. Setbacks from all property lines. North lot line: 118’ – 9" East lot line: 148’ – 10” South lot line: 135’ – 9” West lot line: 167’ – 2” c. Setbacks from uses/structures on adjacent property. From north lot line: 1425’ From east lot line: 2565’ From south lot line: 1400’ From west lot line: 12602’ d. Setbacks from public and private streets or access easements. Old US Highway 80 (Existing 50’ R/W): 148’ – 10” Old US Highway 80 (Future 65’ R/W): 133’ – 10” Cactus Rose Road (Existing 33’ R/W): 135’ – 9” e. Future additional appurtenances or expansion plans. None at this time. f. Color and type of tower, landscaping, and fence screening. All facilities, including the monopole and the CMU wall, will be painted, textured, and constructed to minimize visual impacts. Both the monopole and the wall will be painted in non-reflective, earth-tone light tan colors, generally matching the surrounding desert. g. Surrounding non-residential uses (if applicable). North: Rural-43 (Vacant) East: Rural-43 (Vacant) South: Rural-43 (Vacant) West: Rural-43 (Vacant) 9. If a stealth design is not being proposed, please explain why. Due to the overall height required for coverage and the added wind-loading of a structure of this height, the best design is a monopole for coverage and visual impact. Thank You, Jim Caciola Site Acquisition Specialist Clear Blue Services Vertical Bridge LLC Contractor O: 602.405.3550 Jim.caciola@clearblueservices.com Site Acquisition*Architecture*Engineering*Construction www.clearblueservices.com 3530 E. Atlanta Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85040 Page 1 of 2 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 13, 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: Z2023046 – New Build WCF Clear Blue Services/Vertical Bridge Special Use Permit (E2 Memo) Job Site Address: Old Hwy 80 & W. Cactus Rose Dr., Arlington APN(s): 401-38-006A PND Engineering Plan Review (DPR, FCD and PND Transportation) has reviewed the 2nd submittal of the Special Use Permit application routed for review on September 5, 2023, and has no objections subject to the following conditions: 1. At the time of application for permit, the monopole foundation design shall address potential scour given existing topographic conditions and the pole’s proximity to a wash. 2. The portion of the driveway access within the County right-of-way must be paved or concrete; and conform to MCDOT requirements. The driveway culvert must be constructed with headwalls or flared end sections at its up and downstream ends. 3. The gated driveway access must be designed with an onsite turnaround area so vehicles will not back out onto Old Hwy 80. 4. The applicant may be required to execute a Wireless Agreement with the County (via the MCDOT Utility Branch – dotwirelesspermits@maricopa.gov) for all equipment, conduit, fiber optic lines and other work that will be within the MCDOT R/W. If required, the agreement must be effectuated prior to issuance of any building permit(s). Otherwise, written confirmation from the County that an Agreement is not required must be submitted with the building permit submittal. 5. A 15’ wide right-of-way preservation area along Old US 80 must be maintained. Page 2 of 2 6. 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. 1 Nicholas Schlimm (PND) From: Ken Galica <kgalica@buckeyeaz.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 10:27 AM To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) Subject: RE: Z2023046 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification Thanks, Nick! Ken Galica Principal Planner Development Services Department (623) 349-6214 From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 8:21 AM To: Ken Galica <kgalica@buckeyeaz.gov> Cc: Brian Craig <bcraig@buckeyeaz.gov>; Adam Copeland <acopeland@buckeyeaz.gov>; Hobart Wingard <hwingard@buckeyeaz.gov> Subject: RE: Z2023046 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Buckeye -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Good morning Ken, I will gladly pass your suggestion along to the applicant during the TAC meeting. I can follow up with you afterwards as well with their response. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this case. Sincerely, Nick Schlimm Planner Planning & Development 602-506-0031 Nicholas.Schlimm@Maricopa.gov From: Ken Galica <kgalica@buckeyeaz.gov> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:55 PM To: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> Cc: Brian Craig <bcraig@buckeyeaz.gov>; Adam Copeland <acopeland@buckeyeaz.gov>; Hobart Wingard <hwingard@buckeyeaz.gov> Subject: RE: Z2023046 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification 2 Hi Nicholas, The proposed 199’ cell tower is located west of Highway 80, just west of Buckeye’s Planning Area. The future land uses identified in the Buckeye General Plan for the surrounding area are Agriculture and Open Space (Buckeye Hills Recreation Area). Since there are no planned residential uses in near proximity to the tower site, the City doesn’t object to the proposal, though we would strongly recommend ensuring that the tower is designed for co-location by multiple carriers to prevent need for a larger number of towers in this natural, scenic area. I don’t believe we will need to attend the TAC meeting if you can pass along this suggestion. Thank you, Ken Galica Principal Planner Development Services Department (623) 349-6214 From: Nicholas Schlimm (PND) <Nicholas.Schlimm@maricopa.gov> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 4:23 PM To: twilliford@azgfd.gov; Teigan Williams <tstruck@azgfd.gov>; Tiffany Sprague <tsprague@azgfd.gov>; Robert Rowley (EMG) <ROBERT.ROWLEY@Maricopa.Gov>; Bruce Monson (EMG) <Bruce.Monson@Maricopa.Gov>; Brian.Woodward@maricopa.gov; Andrew.Radosevic@aps.com; Shaun.Bernat@aps.com; Jeffery.Caulkins@aps.com; travis.icard@aps.com; admin@bvfd.az.gov; Jon.Lacy@bvfd.az.gov; Mark.burdick@bvfd.az.gov; dmheisler1@aol.com; ronsatt@ev1.net; gramirez@azdot.gov; redletter@azdot.gov; dhenning@westvalleyview.com; Ken Galica <kgalica@buckeyeaz.gov>; proetto1950@gmail.com; 56fw.cit.communityinitiative@us.af.mil; swilken@azmag.gov; Kurt Cotner <kcotner@azmag.gov>; agarza@azmag.gov; pe@azland.gov; bfenske@azdot.gov; jgarcia@azdot.gov; Dkrantz@citytocitycre.com; Frank McWilliams (MCSO) <FrankMcWilliams@MCSO.maricopa.gov>; Teresa Retterbush (PRK) <Teresa.Retterbush@Maricopa.Gov>; annmariebeckett@clearblueservices.com Subject: Z2023046 - Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Notification [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the City of Buckeye -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Good afternoon, The attached document includes the TAC memo for Case Z2023046 (PH68231 AZ-5151 Gila River). 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