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Home My WebLink About1045 RTE 28 - VERIZON MONOPOLE - COMPLETE DRC PACKET 1205171 Williams, Kathleen From:Williams, Kathleen Sent:Tuesday, November 28, 2017 3:40 PM To:Charles Adams (adams2430@gmail.com); Chris Vincent (christophervincent@comcast.net); Dick Martin (dick@dickmartinera.com); Jack McCormack (johnhmccormackjr@comcast.net); Sara J Porter (sjparch@comcast.net) Subject:DRC Meeting December 5, 2017 at 4 PM Attachments:120517 Agenda Formal 1045 Rte 28 - Revised Verizon Monopole.docx; 120517 Verizon App to DRC 112817.pdf; 1045 Rte 28 Verizon Monopole DRC Comments 041817 TC.pdf Hi Guys, Please find attached the Agenda for the December 5th DRC meeting and the revised application for a Verizon wireless 70’ monopole to be located at 1045/1067 Route 28 (behind the Post Office). The applicant had previously come before the DRC with a 75’ monopole and equipment area which was located between the Bowling alley and the Post office and would be more highly visible from Route 28. Please see the attached DRC Comments from April 18, 2017. At the April meeting, the DRC was interested in measures to improve the aesthetics of the proposed project. There were concerns that it stands out too much (similar to a smoke stack), the height was too high, and would impact the existing tree buffer (leaving only 50’). The DRC requested that the applicant consider relocating the pole/equipment area to behind the building, adding vegetative screening around the fence and propose a darker color that blends with the background trees (color sample to be provided). Also consider additional in‐lot parking lot and buffer trees and detail of a solid 8’ tall cedar fence. The revised application relocates the pole and equipment area to behind the post office, results in less buffer impacts and would be far less visible from public ways. The area would be surrounded by a stockade fence (no detail provided) and the equipment area would have an ice canopy (no detail provided). The plans no longer show the three trees previously proposed for in the buffer along Route 28 (no plantings proposed at all). The color was changed from white to a matte brown (no color chip provided). I will request supplemental information from the applicant for the meeting, but think this is a big improvement. The applicant will still need relief from the ZBA (probably a variance for the height). Sara, Charlie and Jack have noted that they will be able to attend the meeting, so we should have quorum. We will be in Room B in the basement. Thanks, Kathy ---------------------------------------- Kathy Williams, PE Yarmouth Town Planner 1146 Route 28 South Yarmouth, MA 02664-4492 (508) 398-2231 Ext 1276 kwilliams@yarmouth.ma.us 1 STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW Applicant: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless Subject Parcel: 1045 Route 28, Assessor's Map 50, Lots 116 and 117.1 Zoning District: B2 & VC-4 Proposed: Install a new stealth free-standing personal wireless service facility with accessory ground equipment inside a fenced base compound at the rear of the Subject Property. Requested: Design Review Approval pursuant to Section 103.4 and other applicable sections of the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)(B)(i), all rights reserved. Date: November 15, 2017 ________________________________________________________________________ A. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless proposes to install a new 70-foot-tall stealth free-standing personal wireless service facility at the rear of the Subject Property. A few years ago, Verizon received zoning approval to reconstruct a cupola on the roof of a building on-site to house its antennas but unfortunately that idea encountered practical difficulty once in-depth structural studies were performed on the subject building. The new plan now is to construct a so-called stealth pole where the antennas will be hidden inside the structure behind fiberglass sheathing. The radio equipment cabinets needed to service those antennas will be placed at the base of the pole inside an equipment compound that will be surrounded by a solid fence. A natural gas-fueled stand-by generator will be placed on-grade inside the compound as well. No equipment shelter is proposed, but instead outdoor weather-proof cabinets will be utilized. The proposed design will remain below the Cape Cod Commission review thresholds for new free-standing wireless facilities in that it will be less than 80 feet in height, will contain less than 1300 square feet of compound area, and will be built to accommodate two (2) wireless carriers (Verizon Wireless plus one other). 2 B. DESIGN REVIEW The goals and objectives of Design Review are outlined in Section 103.4 of the Town of Yarmouth Zoning Bylaw (“Bylaw”). In order to demonstrate the Applicant’s compliance with the Bylaw, the various goals and objectives are enumerated below (in italics) with the Applicant’s responses thereto (in plain text) as follows: 103.4.3 Goals and objectives. The goals of the design review process shall be to revitalize all commercial uses south of Route 6 by: 1. Improving the aesthetic quality of buildings and sites therein; The aesthetic quality of the subject site and building will be unchanged by installation of the proposed stealth pole in the rear. However, as far as wireless “towers” are concerned, the proposal is to utilize a design of the highest aesthetic quality available in the wireless industry in that all the subject antennas will be hidden inside stealth sheathing so that all that will be visible will be a single pole. The ground equipment needed to service the proposed antennas will be hidden behind a solid fence behind the Post Office substantially out of view. 2. Promoting attractive and viable commercial districts, and; The installation of the proposed cell site will improve wireless communications in the neighborhood. With so many businesses being dependent on reliable communications this improvement will help promote the viability of commercial interests in the area. Wireless communications are also beneficial to home-based businesses so the improved signal coverage in the area generally will help improve commerce. 3. Providing a process for review of all changes in land use, the appearances of structures, or the appearances of sites within the districts. The objectives of the design review process are to: 1. Preserve the natural and cultural patterns of the surrounding landscape whenever possible. This objective is not impacted by the installation of a simple stealth wireless pole in the rear of the property. The fact that the ground equipment will be hidden behind a solid fence will have no negative impact on the surrounding landscape which in the subject plaza is primarily commercial. 3 2. Encourage incorporation of public amenities, including, but not limited to, sidewalks, benches, and bike racks within commercial developments. Encourage clustering of buildings in large developments to retain more open space. Not Applicable. This objective is neither promoted nor derogated by the proposed installation of an unmanned, unoccupied, remotely-monitored wireless telephone utility installation behind an existing building on site. Although, in the sense that enhanced and reliable wireless connectivity is a “public amenity,” the proposed installation is in harmony with this objective. 3. Building is encouraged to be of a style which complements and promotes traditional Cape Cod architectural styles and character with proper scale, proportion and roof pitch. Traditional building materials (clapboards and cedar shingles) are recommended for usage. Colors of clapboard and trim should be muted colors of traditional usage, not designed to shock or stand out. While the proposed stealth pole cannot be considered “traditional Cape Cod architecture” it is indeed compliant with the Cape Cod Commission guidelines regarding cell towers in that it is specifically exempt from their review by virtue of its low height, stealth design and minimal ground disturbance. 4. Identify the internal parking circulation system in a manner which will reduce curb cuts, improve landscaping and traffic flow, allow for proper turning radius and parking space, encourage pedestrian uses and access, screen trash receptacles, and minimize any accessory signage. Not Applicable. The proposed wireless facility will be unmanned, unoccupied, and host no employees, visitors or guests. Occasionally, perhaps once per month, a maintenance technician will check on the site. The person performing these maintenance checks will typically drive a normal passenger vehicle which can be temporarily parked adjacent to the proposed facility at the rear of the building out of the way of normal traffic circulation. There will be no rubbish produced on-site therefore trash receptacles are not needed. There will be no business signage as part of the installation. C. CONCLUSION Verizon Wireless's proposal, to erect a simple stealth monopole at the rear of the Subject Property conforms to the requirements set forth in the Town of Yarmouth’s Zoning Bylaw and is specifically compatible with the goals and objectives of Design Review. The proposed installation will not be detrimental to the character and aesthetics of the neighborhood and it will actually serve as a public safety benefit by providing enhanced wireless services to the area. 4 In addition to state and local law, certain provisions of federal law are also applicable to Verizon's proposal in that Verizon Wireless is a federally licensed wireless communications provider. Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ("TCA"), Verizon Wireless is afforded certain protections in the analysis of local land use issues which, in effect, act as a federal overlay on a local board or municipal authority's review process. Among other provisions, the TCA provides specifically in 47 U.S.C. Section 322(c)(7)(B)(i) that a local government’s review process must not "have the effect of prohibiting" its service in the area. Such prohibition would violate the protective provisions of the TCA relating to this Application. The Applicant requires the proposed installation to be able to close significant coverage gaps and capacity gaps in its wireless network that will continue to exist in this area of the Town of Yarmouth if a site cannot be located here. In the present case, the Applicant is proposing an installation that is compatible with the surrounding area. A stealth type of tower is being proposed. The Subject Property will not be adversely impacted by the Applicant's installation and the installation will not alter or impact the character of surrounding properties. The proposed installation will give off no dust, odor, glare, smoke or nuisance of any kind. The Applicant is simply proposing a remotely monitored, unmanned wireless telephone utility installation that will actually serve a public safety benefit by improving wireless communications in the area. For all the foregoing reasons the Applicant respectfully requests Design Review approval pursuant to the submitted Application and Plans. ++ THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 1 OF 8Prepared For:VERIZONSite Name:SOUTH YARMOUTH1045 ROUTE 28YARMOUTH, MA 02664 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 2 OF 8TRUENORTHMAGNETICNORTHGENERAL INFORMATION:BALLOON TEST FOR THESE SIMULATIONS WASCOMPLETED TUESDAY 08/01/17 BETWEEN THE HOURSOF 10:30 AM AND 2:00 PM.WINDS WERE BETWEEN (6-15MPH) FOR THEDURATION OF THE TEST.BALLOON WAS FLOWN AT A HEIGHT OF 75' AGL.SITE0,/(0,/(0,/(0,/(0,/(0,/(AREAS HIGHLIGHTED ARE BEST PREDICTIONS OFVISIBILITY OF PROPOSED TOWER. THIS WASCOMPOSED AFTER ANALYZING TOPOGRAPHY ANDLINE OF SIGHT TO PROPOSED TOWER THE VISIBILITYFROM THESE AREAS DEPENDS ON VEGETATION ANDWEATHER.TOWER VISIBLETOWER NOT VISIBLE0,/(0,/( #TRUENORTHMAGNETICNORTHTHIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 11SITEPAGE 3 OF 82345 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 4 OF 8 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 5 OF 8 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 6 OF 8 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 7 OF 8 THIS STUDY DOES NOT CLAIM IN ANY WAYTO SHOW THE ONLY AREAS OF VISIBILITY.IT IS MEANT TO SHOW A BROADREPRESENTATION OF AREAS WHERE THEPROPOSED INSTALLATION MAY BE VISIBLEBASED UPON THE BEST INFORMATION FORTOPOGRAPHY AND VEGETATIONLOCATIONS AVAILABLE TO DATE.SITE TYPE: UNIPOLEDATE: 11/20/2017DRAWN BY: FMSCALE: N.T.S.REV: 1PAGE 8 OF 8 PROJECT SUMMARYPROJECT SUMMARYFOR ZONING ¶T-1DIRECTIONS TO SITE:VICINITY MAPSCALE: N.T.S.SHEET INDEXSHEETNO.DESCRIPTIONSOUTH YARMOUTH MA1045 ROUTE 28YARMOUTH, MA 02664verizonPROJECT SUMMARY ZONE: B2ZONE: B1ZONE: RS-40ZONE: B1ZONE: RS - 4 0 ZONE: B2 ROUTE 28FOREST ROADFLOOD ZONE X (HATCHED)FLOOD ZONE XLOCUSLOCUSZONE: R-40ZONE: B2NORTHEAST SURVEYCONSULTANTSC-1 LOCUSLOCUSROUTE 28FOREST ROADLONGPONDROADOLDMAINSTREETWOOD ROAD RIVER STREETZONE:R-25ZONE: RS-40ZONE: B1ZONE: RS - 4 0 ZONE: B2 ROUTE 28FOREST ROADZONE:B-2ZONE:B-2ZONE:R-40ZONE: B2ZONE: B1NORTHEAST SURVEYCONSULTANTSC-2300' ABUTTERS LIST LOCUSLOCUSFOREST ROADNORTHEAST SURVEYCONSULTANTSC-3 LEGEND:FOR ZONING ¶C-4SITE PLANZONING INFORMATION:SITE SPECIFIC NOTES:SOURCE:ZONES: FOR ZONING ¶A-1COMPOUND PLANEQUIPMENT PLAN FOR ZONING ¶A-2ELEVATION