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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 97-53 May 14, 1997 TO: Honorable Mayor Terry M. Howley and City Council Members FROM: James L. Williams, ., City Manager Debora L. Bean, Ac ing Director of Community Development �Q�j� Robert A. McQueen, Senior Planner �(�'�� SUBJECT: Ordinance Granting Special Use for Communications Tower at I 1535 Legion Drive I The subject petition requests a special use permit to allow the construction and operation of a free standing communications tower at the rear of premises commonly known as 1535 Legion Drive. Containing a total of approximately four acres and zoned M-1 Light Industrial, the tract in question is presently developed with the American Legion Hall, a single family dwelling, and accessory buildings serving these main structures. Also, a ball diamond is located on the south one-half of the tract. The proposed tower would be located at the far southwest corner of this four acre parcel. The subject site adjoins vacant railroad right-of-way to the west with vacant property owned by the American Legion being located to the north and east. Land to the immediate south is generally vacant and is the side or rear of industrial properties having vehicular access to Route 48 South (Taylorville Road); the nearest structure is approximately 150 feet south of the subject site. Recognizing this remote location, staff is of the opinion that the proposed tower would not adversely affect or change the character of this industrial site. In view of the above data, staff recommends approval of the petition with the following stipulations: (1) that the proposed construction be in accordance with petitioner's site plan dated 3-11-97, (2) that a ten foot high chain link fence be constructed around the base of the proposed tower, and (3) that prior to construction complete building and construction plans be submitted and approved by the Department of Community Development and Department of Public Works in conjunction with issuance of a building permit.