Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

SE-19-09-098 — Metro West Church

Request: Special Exception and Variances in the R-CE zoning district to construct a 135 ft. high monopole communication tower as follows: 1) Special Exception to allow a monopole communication tower with a single user at initial construction. (Approved w/Conditions) 2) Variance to allow installation of a communication tower without landscaping as required on the east and west side of the fenced perimeter per Section 38-1427(d)(11). (Approved w/Conditions) If the BZA determines the proposed tower is not camouflaged then the following variances are required: 3) To allow a communication tower 384 ft. from the nearest single family house to the south in lieu of 675 ft. (Not Applicable) 4) To allow a communication tower 557 ft. from the nearest single family house to the east in lieu of 675 ft. (Not Applicable)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case covering the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site.

The applicant explained how more cellular coverage will be provided. The applicant also explained that the cell tower design should be considered to be camouflaged. The applicant discussed the reasons for the landscaping variance, including water retention and parking. The applicant stated that the tower will not have any lights and will be dark at night.

The BZA determined that the tower was camouflaged, and thus Variances 3 and 4 were not needed.

Staff received no commentaries in favor of the application, and two (2) in opposition to the application. There were no members of the public present to discuss this request.

The BZA approved the Special Exception (request #1) and Variance #2. Variances #3 and #4 were deemed not applicable.