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Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Chatham County Emergency Management on a conditional use permit for a new proposed 350 foot communications tower to be located at the Moncure Volunteer Fire Department, 2389 Old US 1, Parcel 81087, being approximately 8.33 acres, Cape Fear Township.
ABSTRACT
Action Requested:
Vote on a request to approve a quasi-judicial request by Chatham County Emergency Management on a conditional use permit for a new proposed 350 foot communications tower to be located at the Moncure Volunteer Fire Department, 2389 Old US 1, Parcel 81087, being approximately 8.33 acres, Cape Fear Township.
Introduction & Background:
A quasi-judicial public hearing was held August 17, 2020. Planning staff presented the application and Emergency Operations Director, Mike Reitz, commented. No other persons spoke.
In the Spring of 2019, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to allow communication towers for purposes of emergency facilities to exceed the 300 foot limit to allow them up to 400 feet. The Board also approved a capital improvement budget item for five such towers to be located in various areas of the county where communication issues exist and to be able to upgrade radio equipment in order to keep up to date with the new technology for emergency services.
This tower is proposed to be 350 feet. However, Mr. Reitz stated it may be required to be lowered due to the municipal airport in Sanford. He is awaiting their response.
The Planning Board reviewed the item during their regularly scheduled meeting on September 1, 2020 and voted unanimously (10-0) to recommend approval of the CUP. Little discussion was made and no concerns addressed.
Discussion & Analysis:
In reviewing and considering approval of the CUP, the Board must find that all of the findings of facts shall be supported. Per the Zoning Ordinance, "In considering an application for a conditional use permit or revision to a CUP, the B...
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