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Home My WebLink About10-11 Comments (2)May 15, 2012 Mr. Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator County of Frederick Department of Planning & Development 107 North. Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 Cc: Ms. Candice Perkins, A1CP MAY 22 2012 I F1 [�LhiGK COUNTY. _. -P1 n,n� air w gFVFI-nngENl Re: Request for Reactivation of AT&T Mobility's Conditional Use Permit Application No. 10.11 Mr. Cheran: AT&T Mobility ("AT&T") has decided to move forward with its application for a Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") at 3392 Back Mountain Road. 1 am writing to request that CUP Application No. 10-11 be reactivated and scheduled for hearing before the Frederick County Planning Commission ("the Commission") and the Frederick County Board of Supervisors ("the Board"). AT&T understands that a check in the amount of $500.w will be required for the advertising of this item and is attached to this letter. Please contact me with any questions regarding this matter. Respectfully submitted Tracy L. son Attached: Check in the amount of $.500."o 801 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET • SUITE 209 • ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 201 ROYAL STREET SE • SUITE E • LEESBURG, VA 20175 T 703-549-1123 F 703-549.5385 • www.donohuestearns.com T 103-549-1123 F 703-737-3793 • www,donohue stcarns.com DONOHUE & STEARNS, PLC:, January 27`'', 2012 Mr. Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator County of Frederick Department of Planning & Development 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 Ccs Ms. Candice Perkins, AICP Ms. June Wilmot, Chairwoman - Frederick County Planning Commission Re: Request for Postponement for AT&T Mobility's Conditional Use Permit Application No. 10-11 Mr. Cheran: Per our conversation this morning, I am writing to request that the Frederick County Planning Commission ("the Commission") postpone its consideration of AT&T Mobility's ("AT&T") application for a conditional use permit at 3392 Back Mountain Road until March, 2012. AT&T understands that an additional check in the amount of $500.x' will be required for the advertising of this item and said check will be forthcoming as we near the date of hearing. Please contact me with any questions regarding this matter. H itted, s n 801 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET • SUITE 209 • ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 201 ROYAL STREET SE • SUITE E • LEESBURG, VA 20175 T 703-549-1123 F 703-549-5385 • www.donohuestearns.com T 703-549-1123 F 703.737-3793 • www.donohuestearns.com January 4, 2012 Mr. Mark Cheran, Zoning & Subdivision Administrator County of Frederick Department of Planning & Development 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, Virginia 22601 Cc: Ms. Candice Perkins, AICP Ms. June Wilmot, Chairwoman — Frederick County Planning Commission Re: Request for Postponement for Item No. 6 Conditional Use Permit Application No. 10-11; AT&T Mobility Mr. Cheran: I am writing to request that the Frederick County Planning Commission ("the Commission") postpone its consideration of AT&T Mobility's ("AT&T") application for a conditional use permit at 3392 Back Mountain Road scheduled to be heard at the January 4, 2012 hearing until the next available hearing date. Please contact me with any questions regarding this matter. Respectfully`-Imitted, 1 Tracy L. An son Attached: Check in the amount of $500.00 841 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET • SUITE 209 - ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 201 ROYAL STREET SE • SUITE E • LEESBURG, VA 20175 T 703-549-1123 F 743-549-5385 • www.donohuestearns.com T 703-549-112.3 F 703-731-3793 • www.donohuestearns.com _n i o y COMMON WEER L TH ®f VI-RGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 811 Commerce Road Staunton, VA 24401-9029 - - VDOT.VIRGINIA.GOV - - GREGORY A. WHIRLEY COMMISSIONER July 1, 2011 Ms. Tracy Anderson Donohue & Stearns, PLC 801 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 RE: AT&T Mobility 3392 Back Mountain Road Frederick County Dear Ms. Anderson We have reviewed the above referenced plan dated May 24, 2011. We offer the following comments: 1. The sight distance profile on sheet A-4 needs to indicate the legal speed limit of 55 mph was used to determine the sight distance. For a 55 mph speed limit, the sight distance in both directions needs to be 610'. 2. Dimension the distance of 14.5' from the edge of pavement of Route 600 that was used to determine the sight distance. The location does not appear to be in accordance with the Road Design Manual Appendix F. 3. The vehicle shown on the sight distance profile does not appear to be perpendicular to the road due to the sharp carve prior to Route 600. The entrance needs to be designed to allow the vehicles to sit perpendicular to the road, and should be perpendicular a minimum of 25' before starting the turn. We also recommend using a turning template to determine if the largest vehicle that will be accessing the site can make the sharp turn. This may be difficult during construction for the larger vehicles to maneuver. 4. A sight distance easement will be needed for any area along the line of sight where it is outside of the right-of-way to ensure that no objects can be located in this area that would obscure the line of sight. 5. Provide an enlargement of the entrance showing the width of the entrance, and the radii to ensure it is conformance with our standards. The type of entrance that can be used depends on the average daily trips to the site, and this needs to be shown on the plan. 6. There appear to be trees shown within the sight distance triangle that have not been shown to be removed, and appear to block the line of sight. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING Ms. Tracy Anderson July 1, 2011 Page 2 of 2 7. Any grading along the embankment that is needed to obtain the sight distance needs to be shown on the plan. 8. The right-of-way along Route 600 needs to be shown on the plan, and ensure that where the driveway runs parallel it is outside of the right-of-way. We also recommend shifting the road so it is not parallel to Route 600 because it could provide confusion to the drivers on Route 600. 9. Show all existing entrances on Route 600. 10. Label and dimension the edge of pavement, shoulder, centerline, and right-of-way line on Route 600. Please provide a comment response letter indicating how the above referenced comments have been addressed. The comment response should be as specific as possible, and include the page number where the information can be found. All corrections to the plan should be highlighted. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 540-535-1828_ Sincerel ,. Kim Yeatman Land Development - Permit Specialist 2275 Northwestern Pike Winchester, VA 22603 AACO PROPERTY Air VISORS, INC. r NEW YORK OFFICE MARYLAND OFFICE Cn 184 EDIE ROAD 7050 OAKLAND MILLS RD., STE 130 SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866 COLUMBIA, MD 21046 FAX (518) 584-9967 FAX (443) 864-5773 November 30, 2011 Mr. Mark Cheran Frederick County Dept of Planning& Development 107 North Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC(AT&T Mobility), Frederick County Submission of Conditional Use Permit Application and Supporting Documentation for Proposed AT&T Mobility Monopole at 3392 Back Mountain Road Mr. Cheran: ACO Property Advisors, Inc. represents New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC (AT&T) in the site acquisition and zoning work necessary to enhance their wireless communications network. As per our conversation, AT&T is required to obtain a conditional use permit in order to have the rights to construct the proposed monopole at 3392 Back Mountain Road. We have enclosed two checks one for $1,000 for the conditional use permit application fee and $50 refundable sign fee. Also enclosed are the following documents a completed conditional use permit application, a tax receipt showing taxes have been paid, the landowner affidavit, the special limited power of attorney form, an 11" X 17" set of zoning drawings, our statement of justification, propagation maps, photo simulations of our proposed site, our NEPA report and county/state agency comments. We look forward to working with you on this application. If you have any questions or comments please let us know. Thank you for taking the time and attention to review our application. Sincerely, Steven R. Kinley' ACO Property Advisors, Inc. Mobile (518)461-4485 Steve@ACOPropertyAdvisors.com Real Estate Consultants • Development • Brokerage • Wireless Services November 22, 2011 Tracy L. Anderson Donohue & Stearns, PLC 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 209 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 RE: Application Requesting a Conditional Use Permit Application for a 199 foot Monopole Telecommunications Facility — AT&. t - 3392 Back Mountain Road Property Identification Number (PIN): 59-A-6 Current: Zoning District: RA (Rural Area) Dear Ms. Anderson: The Frederick County Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) considered the above referenced conditional use permit application at their meetings on October 18, 2011 and November 15, 2011. The HRAB reviewed information associated with the Frederick County Rural Landmarks Survey Report, and information provided by AT&T (photographs of the historic properties, monopole simulations, site plan, NEPA Report). The proposal seeks to construct a 199 foot monopole commercial telecommunications tower with accessory equipment building on a property located at 3392 Back Mountain Road in the Back Creek Magisterial District. Historic Resources Advisory Board Concerns The Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley, published by the National Park Service, does not identify the proposed tower site or the surrounding areas as being part of a battlefield. The Rural Landmarks Survey Report for Frederick County Virginia identifies three potentially significant structures within the immediate area of the subject site; one structure is located on-site. The sites that are listed in the survey are: House, Route 600 (#34-193) — Located on site, Potentially Significant Taylor Furnace Farm — (#34-734) — Potentially Significant Saint John's Lutheran Church (#34-360) — Potentially Significant After reviewing this information and the applicant's materials and proposals, the Historic Resource Advisory Board (HRAB) recommended that the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors approve the proposed conditional use permit application with the following conditions: • The HRAB stated that a tree preservation area should be identified on the site plan to help screen the proposed tower and compound. Ms. Tracy 1-. Anderson Re: Conditional Use Permit Application for AT&T November 22, 2011 Page 2 • The HRAB suggested that the applicant contribute to the Frederick County Historic Property Designation Program (Plaque Program). This is a voluntary program that allows Frederick County to award numbered plaques to formally acknowledge structures that have an architectural and historical significance. Please contact me with any questions concerning these comments from the HRAB. Sincerely, Candice Perkins, AICP Senior Planner CEP/bad cc: Rhoda Kriz, HRAB Chair FCC Licensed Communication Structures in Frederick County., Virginia Towers & Antennas (2005) ♦ '�7 • Recent FCC Towers Antenna Structure Register (ASR 2005) ASR Smile Buffers (2005) sa, f