From
Monica Espinoza
Title
Z200901 - Zoning Change - AT&T Cellular Tower (City Council District 1). Planned Development (zoning) and Site Plan request for (130' height monopole) cellular tower location. 0.057 acre tract (approximately 2,500 SF) situated in the James W. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 1072, zoned Single Family-1 (SF-1) District and located in State Hwy 161 (SH-161) Overlay Corridor District. The property is generally located southeast of Lower Tarrant Road and approximately 1,530 feet east of State Hwy 161 Service Road. (On September 14, 2020, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 9-0).
Presenter
Savannah Ware, AICP, Chief City Planner
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider approval of a Planned Development-Office Zoning District and Site Plan to allow for a 130’ height (monopole) cellular communications tower location. The 0.057-acre property situated in the James W. Harris Survey, Abstract No. 1072, zoned Single Family-1 (SF-1) District and generally located southeast of Lower Tarrant Road and approximately 1,530 feet east of State Highway 161, specifically addressed as 1700 Lower Tarrant Rd. The property is within the SH 161 Corridor Overlay District.
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
The purpose of the request is to create a Planned Development District with a base zoning district of Office that allows a cell tower greater than 85 ft. by right. The applicant intends to construct and operate a 130’ (monopole) cellular tower. Cell towers greater than 85 ft. in height typically require approval of a Site Plan.
PROPOSED USE CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTION:
In accordance with the applicant’s Operational Plan, the location, design and functions of the 130’ steel monopole will serve growing wireless users within the SH 161 corridor. In addition, it will provide a critical link to Nation’s FirstNet system and allow for dedicated frequencies for Grand Prairie’ First Responders. The closest...
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