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Small Cell Sites within TDOT ROW - Telecommunications
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SUMMARY: Crown Castle, the developer of small cell towers, is proposing three new locations. These three new locations will replace three of the previously approved locations. They are rescinding the applications for the small cell towers that were proposed for the intersection of Northside Drive and Highway 127 North, located in front of Verizon Wireless, and near Burger King on Main Street. All three of these locations were proposed for street light pole replacement with the small cell equipment located on top of the light. The three new locations will be in front of Plateau Insurance on Highway 127 North, in front of Charleston Plantation, and at the intersection of Webb Avenue and Genesis Road. The three new locations will be single monopole and NOT street light poles. The locations near Charleston Plantation and Plateau Insurance are requiring more information in regard to conflict with existing underground utilities. The proposed site at Genesis Road and Webb Avenue should be fine as presented.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the small cell site locations, contingent upon any conflict resolution with existing underground utilities by the City Engineering Department. Staff is also asking the Planning Commission to officially rescind approval for the three previous locations, street light pole at the intersection of Northside Drive and Highway 127 North, the street light located in front of Verizon, and the street light pole near Burger King on Main Street.
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NECESSARY PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Approve proposed locations contingent upon Engineering review of potential utility conflicts and rescind approval of the three street light pole locations, as listed above.