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To amend Ord. No. 96-37-71, adopted May 13, 1996, as previously amended by Ord. No. 2007-315-282, adopted Dec. 10, 2007, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 3300 to 3332 Cutshaw Avenue, for the purpose of the installation of three additional freestanding accessory satellite dish antennas, to permit a modification to the dimension requirements pertaining to omnidirectional and whip antennas, upon certain terms and conditions.
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O & R Request
DATE: October 20, 2017 EDITION: 1
TO: The Honorable Members of City Council
THROUGH: The Honorable Levar M. Stoney, Mayor
(This is no way reflects a recommendation on behalf of the Mayor.)
THROUGH: Selena Cuffee-Glenn, Chief Administrative Officer
THROUGH: Peter L. Downey, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development and Planning
FROM: Mark A. Olinger, Director, Department of Planning and Development Review
RE: To amend Ord. No. 96-37-71, adopted May 13, 1996, and last amended by Ord. No. 2007-315-282, adopted December 10, 2007, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 3300 to 3332 Cutshaw Avenue, for the purpose of the installation of three additional freestanding accessory satellite dish antennas, to allow a modification to the dimension requirements pertaining to omnidirectional and whip antennas, upon certain terms and conditions.
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PURPOSE: To amend Ord. No. 96-37-71, adopted May 13, 1996, and last amended by Ord. No. 2007-315-282, adopted December 10, 2007, which authorized the special use of the properties known as 3300 to 3332 Cutshaw Avenue, for the purpose of the installation of three additional freestanding accessory satellite dish antennas, to allow a modification to the dimension requirements pertaining to omnidirectional and whip antennas, upon certain terms and conditions.
REASON: The current special use permit pertains to the radio and television tower located at 3300 to 3332 Cutshaw Avenue (the WTVR tower) and limits the length of omnidirectional and whip antennas attached to the tower to a length of 20 feet. A new antenna is needed on the tower that would be a component of the Next Generation Capital Region Radio System utilized by Richmond City first responders. The proposed antenna exceeds the 20 foot length restriction of the special use permit. A text amendment is therefore needed.
RECOMMENDATION: In accordance with the requirements of the City Charter and the Zoning Ordinance, the City Planning Commission will review this request and make a recommendation to City Council. This item will be scheduled for consideration by the Commission at its December 4, 2017 meeting. A letter outlining the Commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to City Council following that meeting.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is located at the northwest comer of Cutshaw Avenue and Tilden Street, and contains approximately 1.26 acres of land area. The existing parking area, tower, and the accessory antennas are utilized by the television station located across the alley to the north.
The subject property is located in the UB-2 Urban Business Zoning District and is designated for Transitional land use by the City’s Pulse Corridor Plan. A mix of commercial, office, and 2-family and multi-family residential land uses are present in the vicinity of the property.
FISCAL IMPACT / COST: None
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: None
BUDGET AMENDMENT NECESSARY: No
REVENUE TO CITY: $1,200 application fee
DESIRED EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon adoption
REQUESTED INTRODUCTION DATE: November 13, 2017
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING DATE: December 11, 2017
REQUESTED AGENDA: Consent
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL COMMITTEE: None
CONSIDERATION BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES: City Planning Commission, December 4, 2017
AFFECTED AGENCIES: Office of Chief Administrative Officer
Law Department (for review of draft ordinance)
City Assessor (for preparation of mailing labels for public notice)
RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING ORD. OR RES.: Amendment to Ord. No. 96-37-71, adopted May 13, 1996, and last amended by Ord. No. 2007-315-282, adopted December 10, 2007
REQUIRED CHANGES TO WORK PROGRAM(S): None
ATTACHMENTS: Application Form, Applicant’s Report, Draft Ordinance, Map
STAFF: Matthew J. Ebinger, AICP, Principal Planner
Land Use Administration (Room 511) 646-6308
PDR O&R No.17-39
Recommended Action
Key Issues:
Retain on Consent Agenda
Move to Regular Agenda
Refer Back to Committee
Remove from Council Agenda
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