HomeMy WebLinkAbout028-1007-40-000(3) 4. Any minor change (or addition) in the project shall require prior review and approval
by the Zoning Administrator. Any major change and/or addition to the originally
approved plans will require the submittal of a new land use permit application.
5. Within 12 months of cessation of operation or use of the wireless facilities, all
unused antennas and equipment shall be removed at the applicant's expense. After
the facilities are removed, the site shall be restored to its original condition or an
improved condition.
This approval does not allow for any structures (temporary or permanent), activities,
or development beyond the limits of this request. Your information will remain on file in
the St. Croix County Community Development Department. Please contact the Town of
Rush River to obtain the necessary building permits for the proposed construction. It is your
responsibility to ensure compliance with any other local, state, or federal rules or
regulations.
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Alex Blackburn
Land Use and Conservation Specialist
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Merritt Family Trust,N7308 Hwy. 79,Menomonie WI, 54751
Sandi Hazer,Rush River Town Clerk, 1829 30t'Avenue, Baldwin, WI 54002
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November 6, 2013 File LU88090
Justin Holt
FMHC Corporation
7400 Metro Bld. Suite 260
Edina MN 55439
Re: Land use permit for a Verizon Wireless co-location on an existing tower at 550
190`h Street,Town of Rush River. Parcel#028-1007-40-000
Dear Mr. Holt:
This letter confirms zoning approval according to the plans you have submitted to the
Community Development Department to replace and add telecommunications equipment on
an existing wireless communication tower located on property listed above. Staff finds that
the project meets the applicable tower provisions in Sections 17.82 17.85, 17.86, and 17.87, of
the-St. Croix County Zoning Ordinance based on the following findings:
1. Approval of this land use permit includes the replacement and addition of
telecommunications equipment on a 300 foot existing tower. These replacements and
additions are in the plans received October 15, 2013 and approved by Robert Davis, an
Architect. A structural analysis report submitted by Jon Kabak, a professional engineer
confirms the existing tower will support the new and replacement equipment.
2. A copy of the lease was submitted.
3. This is the only tower on this property.
4. The buildings are surrounded by security fence.
5. Collocating on a tower is permitted with a land use permit in the Ag. Residential
Zoning District.
6. Cell towers are operated on certain frequencies and regulated by the FCC to prevent
interference with public safety communication systems.
This permit has been issued to Verizon with the following conditions;
1. The applicant shall contact the Planning and Zoning Department at least five days
prior to commencing installation of the proposed antennae and equipment.
2. The applicant shall have one (1)year from the issuance of this land use permit to
complete construction. If the permit expires,the applicant will be required to secure a
new land use permit.
3. The applicant shall notify the Zoning Administrator of any change in name or
ownership of the approved facilities and provide new contact information for the
purpose of keeping the file updated.
Phone 715.386.4680 Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, W154016 Fax 715.386.4686
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Alex Blackburn
From: Alex Blackburn
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 3:41 PM
To: 'Justin Holt'
Subject: PDF of permit
Attachments: PDF of permit.pdf
Justin,
Here's the other permit.
Feel free to call or e-mail with any additional questions.
Alex Blackburn
St. Croix County
Land Use and Conservation Specialist
715-386-4684
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Planning& Zoning
St. Croix County Government Center
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson,WI 54016
Re: Verizon Wireless Land Use Permit Application for Antenna Modification Project
Verizon Site: MIN SOUTH BALDWIN
Property Address: 550190th Street
Dear Mr. Blackburn,
Attached please find a completed a land use permit application for Verizon
Wireless' proposed antenna modification on the existing communication tower located
at the above referenced address. The application includes a completed land use permit
application form along with two (2) sets of construction drawings and structural
analysis, and a copy of the lease agreement between the tower owner, the land owner,
and Verizon Wireless. The scope of Verizon Wireless' proposed project includes
replacing (6) existing panel antennas with (6) new panel antennas as well as adding (4)
ancillary equipment boxes and (1) new hybrid cable line. A private water or sanitary
system will not be installed.
Once you have had an opportunity to review and process this building permit
application,please contact me via any of the numbers below, or via e-mail. Please don't
hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require any additional
information in order t process this request. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Justin L. Holt
FMHC Corpora ion
7400 Metro Blvd.,Suite 260
Edina,MN 55439
0: (952) 831-1043,ext. 3102
F: (952) 831-0623
E: jholt @fmhc.com
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ST. CRO VNTY LAND USE PERMIT File#: L seons 'z APPLICATION Office Use Only
Revised 6-2013
Property Owner: Merritt Family Trust Contractor/Agent: FMHC Corporation
Mailing Address: N7308 HWY 79 Mailing Address: 7400 Metro Boulevard
MENOMONIE, WI 54751 Edina, MN 55439
Daytime Phone: (612)720-0030 Daytime Phone: (952)831-1043 x 3102
Cell: O Cell: 7( 73)454-9428
E-mail: E-mail:jholt @fmhC.Com
Site Address: 550 190th Street
Property Location: 1/4, � 1/4, Sec. 3 ,T. 28 N.,R. 17 W.,Town of RUSK River
Computer#: - - - Parcel#: 028 1007 40 000
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Zoning District(Check one): 13 AG. [3 AG.II 13 AG. RES. [3 RESIDENTIAL 0 COMMERCIAL 13 INDUSTRIAL
Overlay District(Check all that apply): 13 SHORELAND 13 RIVERWAY 13 FLOODPLAIN 13 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
Type of Land Use Permit Request(Check one):
0 Animal Waste Storage Facility $550 0 Wireless Communication Tower(Co-location) $550
13 Nonmetallic Mining Operation $550 13 Lower St.Croix Riverway District $350
0 Signage $350 0 Shoreland $350
E3 Floodplain $350 0 Temporary Occupancy $350
Grading&Filling, 12-24.9% Slopes $350 0 Livestock Facility $1,000
13 Other:
0 Permit processed in conjunction with a Land Division, Special Exception or Variance $50
State the nature of your request: Removing (6) existing panel antennas and adding (6) new panel antennas as
well as (4) ancillary equipment boxes and (1) new hybrid cable.Zoning Ordinance Reference
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I attest that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Property Owner Signature: Date
Contractor/Agent Signature: Date 09/02/13
OFFICE USE ONLY
Complete Application Accepted:_/ /_ By:
Fee Received:_/_/ $ Receipt#:
715-386-4680 ST.CROIX COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 715-386-4686 FAX
CDD @CO.SAINT-CROIX.WI.US 1 10 1 CARMICHAEL ROAD,HUDSON,WI 54016 www.sccwl.Us1cdd
GENERAL AP,PICA�'ION REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION:
Applications will not be accepted until the applicant has:
• Met with the Zoning Administrator to review the application;
• Submitted Original plus 2 copies of the entire packet including all supporting information,maps&diagrams;
• Resolved any land use violations and paid any outstanding fees owed to the Community Development Department;
• Signed the application form(the signatures of the property owners and agents acting on their behalf are required); and
• Submitted the appropriate application fee(nonrefundable)payable to St.Croix County.
REVIEW:
The Zoning Administrator will review the application for completeness and assign a file number to the application.The Zoning
Administrator may require additional information and will notify the applicant of this within 10 days. Upon receiving a complete
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application and supporting documents, Zoning e s,the g Administrator will:
• send copies of the applications to the appropriate reviewing agencies for comment. Applicants are encouraged to contact
their town to discuss their application and inquire about necessary building permits and approvals at the town level;
• schedule a site visit to the applicant's property,at which time the applicant shall flag all applicable property/project corners
and label the flags accordingly;and
• review the file and prepare findings for approval or denial of the permit within 60 days.Upon approval,the permit will be
mailed to the applicant or to the applicant's agent.
If approved,the land use permit will be valid for one year from the date of the permit issuance.The applicant may also be required to
apply through the Town for a local building permit.All site plans,pictures,and other materials submitted with the application become
the property of the Community Development Department and will remain in the file.
� C ECKLIST 1=4 COMPLETE APPLICATIO
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D Completed and signed application form with fee.
0 Original plus 2 copies needed of the entire packet including ALL supporting information,maps&diagrams.
0 A general written statement that specifically explains the request.
0 A statement indicating whether or not a private water or sanitary system is to be installed.
❑ Recorded Warranty Deed(may be obtained at the Register of Deed's office).
0 A complete site plan showing:
• project location in the town;
• lot/parcel dimensions with total lot area,property lines,and all applicable setbacks;
• location of existing access roads,right-of-way,road setbacks,and recorded easements;
• location of all existing and proposed structures with their square footage and distance from setbacks;
• location of existing and proposed POWTS,wells,driveways,parking areas,access,signs,and other features;
• location of slopes 12%and greater(minimum contours to be determined by the Zoning Administrator);
• all blufflines and slope preservation zones(Riverway)and setbacks from blufflines;
• location of the OHWM of any abutting navigable waterways and all setbacks from the OHWM;
• location and landward limit of all wetlands,specifications and dimensions for areas of proposed wetland alteration;
• existing and proposed topographic and drainage features and vegetative cover;
• location of floodplain and floodway limits on the property;and
• any other unique limiting conditions of the property or information deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
For projects that involve land disturbance requests,the following additional information may be required:
❑ Detailed drawings(scale should not be greater than I inch to 200 feet).
❑ Grading plan showing grading limits and pre and post contours.
❑ Project schedule and contractor list.
❑ Erosion control plan(Best Management Practices).
❑ Storm water management plan stamped by an engineer and including all runoff calculations.
❑ Vegetation plan including schedule,seeding rates,and species size,type and location.
❑ Other documents:
NOTE: All maps, plans, and engineering data shall be no larger than 11x17. No covers,
binders, or envelopes. Staple or paperclip your application in the upper left-hand corner.
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Checklist for co-locating on a tower constructed
between 8-28-1997 and 8-20-2002.
Revised 11-4-2013 to be in compliance with Wisconsin Act 20.
VIel 7. y one tower is permitted on a parcel of land. Additional towers may be permitted on
a parcel of land with a special exception permit if the additional tower is located within
200 feet of the existing tower(s)and all other requirements of this subchapter are met.
8. Any addition or change to a preexisting transmission facility shall comply with all
applicable requirements of this subchapter,provided that such modifications which
make the transmission facility less visible or add a colocating antenna or wind generator
without increasing its height are exempt from requirements adopted after August 28,
1997.
(2)District Height Limitations. The requirements set forth in this subchapter shall govern
the design and siting of a transmission facility that exceeds the height limitations
specified for the zoning district in which the transmission facility is located.
17.86 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
(1)Except as provided in this subchapter,any transmission facility must meet the
dimensional standards applicable to the parcel within the zoning district in which it is
located. Where the transmission facility is the principal use on a parcel,the parcel shall
meet the minimum lot size requirements of the zoning district in which the parcel is
located. On a parcel of land that already has a principal use,the transmission facility
shall be considered an accessory use and a smaller area of land may be leased for it,
provided that all requirements of this ordinance are met.
(2) Setbacks and Separation.
(a)Generally, any tower shall be set back from the nearest property line a distance equal to
the height of the tower. This setback may be reduced up to one-half the height of the
tower if the applicant submits an engineering report from a registered professional
engineer that certifies that the tower is designed and engineered to collapse upon failure
within the distance from the tower to the property line.
(b)No tower shall be located within 500 feet of any residence unless the owner of the
residence agrees in writing.
3 Colocation/Sharin of Facilities.
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(a)No new tower shall be permitted unless the applicant demonstrates to the reasonable
satisfaction of the permitting authority that no existing tower or structure can
accommodate the applicant's proposed antenna or generator. Examples of supporting
evidence are:
1.No tower or structure is located within the geographic area required to meet the
applicant's engineering requirements.
2.No existing tower or structure is of sufficient height to meet the applicant's engineering
requirements.
3.No existing tower or structure can be rebuilt to support applicant's proposed antenna or
generator.
4. Electromagnetic interference would interfere with an existing or proposed system.
5. The fees,cost, or contractual provisions required by the applicant to share an existing
tower or structure or to adapt an existing tower or structure for sharing are much more
expensive considering factors such as,without limitation, depreciation,technical
obsolescence,wear and land acquisition.
6. The applicant establishes other facts that render colocation unsuitable.
Wireless Communication Serve *Subchapter VIII 17.80-17.90
17.82 APPLICABILITY.
(1) Preexisting Transmission Facilities.
(a) Any transmission facility for which a permit has been issued prior to August 28, 1997
shall not be required to meet the requirements of this subchapter exceeding those in
effect at the time the permit was granted, section 17.88, and:
1. Any preexisting transmission facility shall comply with all FCC and FAA rules and
regulations.
2. Any transmission facility which is unused for the use for which the permit was granted
for 12 consecutive months must be removed and site restored within a reasonable time,
but not more than three months after removal is requested by the County. Upon
removal,the site shall be restored to its original or an improved condition, and
anchoring elements shall be removed from the ground to a depth of at least 8 feet. If
removal and/or restoration is not completed,the County is authorized to complete the
removal and site restoration and charge the cost to the performance bond.
3. Any addition or change to a preexisting transmission facility shall comply with all
applicable requirements of this subchapter,provided that such modifications which make
the transmission facility less visible or add a colocating antenna or wind generator
without increasing its height are exempt from requirements adopted after August 28,
1997.
Any transmission facility for which a permit has been issued prior to the effective date
of this subchapter and after August 28, 1997 shall not be required to meet the require-
ments of this subchapter exceeding those in effect at the time the permit was granted,
section 17.88, and:
jJd 1. Any preexisting transmission facility shall comply with all FCC and FAA rules and
v regulations.
2. sign and installation of any transmission facility shall comply with the manufacturer's
specifications. Plans shall be approved and certified by a registered professional
engineer.
3. lation of any transmission facility shall comply with all applicable state and local
u lding and electrical codes.
4. or leased sites,written authorization for siting the transmission facility must be
obtained from the property owner.
5. Any transmission facilities must be adequately insured against personal injury,wrongful
death, and property damage claims.
6. Any transmission facility which is unused for the use for which the permit was granted
for 12 consecutive months must be removed and site restored within a reasonable time,
but not more than three months after removal is requested by the County. Upon
removal,the site shall be restored to its original or an improved condition,and
anchoring elements shall be removed from the ground to a depth of at least 8 feet. If
removal and/or restoration is not completed,the County is authorized to complete the
removal and site restoration and charge the cost to the performance bond.
o'^c describes the tower height and design, including a cross section and elevation;
n fies the transmission facility's compliance with structural and electrical standards;
ribes the tower's capacity, including the potential number and type of antennas or
erators that it can accommodate;
n s the lighting to be placed on the tower if required by the FCC or FAA;
fies that the transmission facility will not cause destructive interference with
previously established public safety communications systems; and
6. describes how the requirements and standards of this ordinance will be met by the
proposed transmission facility.
(b)Each application shall include a facility plan containing the following information:
br` . Written description of the type of consumer services each provider will provide to its
customers(radio,television,electric generation, cellular, PCS, SMR, ESMR,paging or
other anticipated wireless communication services).
2. List of all existing sites, existing sites to be upgraded or replaced, and proposed sites
within the County for services to be provided by the provider.
3. Map of the County which shows the geographic service areas of the applicant's existing
and proposed sites.
4. Copies of letters informing each government unit adjacent to the unit and the unit itself
in which the transmission facility is proposed to be located, in Wisconsin and Minnesota,
of the application.
5. A visual analysis, including photo simulations of the view of the vicinity of the
transmission facility before and after the proposed transmission facility is built,taken
from approximately a mile from the transmission facility,north, south,east and west of
the proposed site, and which may include photo montage, field mock up or other
techniques, which identifies the potential visual impacts of the proposed transmission
facility. Consideration shall be given to views from public areas as well as from
private residences. The analysis shall assess the cumulative impacts of the proposed
transmission facility and other existing and foreseeable transmission facilities in the
area, and shall identify and include all feasible mitigation measures consistent with
the technological requirements of the proposed service.
(c)Landowner Acknowledgement. Written acknowledgement by the landowner of a leased
site that he/she will abide by all applicable terms and conditions of the land use permit or
special exception permit, including the restoration and reclamation requirements of
section 17.83(6) of this ordinance.
(d)A performance bond in a form acceptable to the Zoning Administrator in an amount
sufficient to provide for removal of the transmission facility.
(e)Additional Information and Analysis.
1. The Zoning Administrator or Board of Adjustment may,at his/her or its discretion,
require visual impact demonstrations, including mock-ups and/or photo montages;
screening and painting plans;network maps; alternative site analysis; lists of other
nearby transmission facilities; or facility design alternatives for the proposed
transmission facilities.
2. The Zoning Administrator or Board of Adjustment may employ on behalf of the County
independent technical experts to review materials submitted by the applicant or to
prepare any materials required but not submitted by the applicant. The applicant shall
pay the costs of such review and/or independent analysis.
(4) Screening and Landscaping. The transmission facility is to be located on the site so as to
i 1 impact. The site shall be landscaped and maintained with a buffer
have the least v sua
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of plant materials that effectively screens the view of all tower accessory structures,
equipment and improvements at ground level from adjacent properties year around.
Existing mature vegetation and natural landforms on the site shall be preserved to the
maximum extent possible.
D ( ) Security Fencing and Lighting.
a)Any transmission facility shall be reasonably protected against unauthorized access. The
bottom of the tower from ground level to 12 feet above ground shall be designed to
prevent unauthorized climbing and shall be enclosed with a minimum of a 6 feet high
chain link fence with a locked gate.
(b) Security lighting for on-ground structures and equipment is permitted,as long as it is
down shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site.
(6)Color and Materials. Any transmission facility shall use building materials,colors,
textures, screening, and landscaping that blend the transmission facility with the
surrounding natural features and built environment to the greatest extent possible. The
tower and everything attached to it shall be painted and maintained light blue to
minimize visibility, except for those stealth facilities where light blue would not be
appropriate.
(7)Parking and Access. Adequate parking spaces shall be provided on each site so that
parking on public road right-of-way will not be necessary. Additional parking may be
required by the permitting authority if the minimum parking proves to be inadequate.
Access must be provided by a gated, all-weather driveway.
17.87 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
(1)The construction or installation of any transmission facility requires a county land use
permit or special exception permit under this ordinance. The permit will specify the use
or uses allowed.
County Land Use Permits. Any stealth facility or the addition of an antenna or generator
to an existing structure permitted under this subchapter may be authorized by the
Zoning Administrator, as indicated above,upon the submission and approval of a
properly completed application and the fee for a county land use permit under this
section and section 17.70(3). A county land use permit may be issued by the Zoning
Administrator,but may not be issued by a deputy zoning administrator. The Zoning
Administrator shall not issue such a county land use permit prior to ten days after
mailing notice of the application to the town in which the transmission facility is
proposed to be built.
(3) Special Exception Permits. Any other transmission facility requires a special exception
permit under this subchapter authorized by the Board of Adjustment upon the
submission and approval of a properly completed application for a special exception
under this section and section 17.70(7)and the fee.
(4)Applications. In addition to the application requirements of section 17.70(3)or section
17.70(7),any application for a county land use permit or special exception permit for a
new transmission facility shall include the following information. Applications for land
use permits may omit(b)4 below.
(a)A report from a registered professional engineer and other professionals which: