Planning 2021-08-26 Minutes - Small Wireless Communication Facilities Zoning Code Amendments

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PC Public Hearing 8/26/21 Page 3 the power is cut, they stop functioning. Therefore, macro facilities are very important to the network, especially in emergency situations. AT&T is requesting the following amendments: TMC 18.58.060(G)(5), pg. 19, add language, "such that it is necessary to provide separation and/or clearance from electrical or wire line facilities." TMC 18.58.060(F)(1), pg. 17, add language, "City consider whether locations for macro facilities are for sale or for lease when deciding where to put the macro facilities." TMC 18.58.060(B)(2)(i), pg. 15, add language, "allow the applicant to show that the alternative for deciding a macro facility was not available for lease." (Mr. Busch noted: Amending small wireless facilities application requirements to recognize that Puget Sound Energy performs its own structural analysis for small wireless facilities on Puget Sound Energy poles.) Asking for consistency with standard practices in the area. Kim Allen, Wireless Policy Group, representative for Verizon, said they concur with AT&T's request for TMC 18.58.060(B)(2)(i) Verizon is requesting the following amendments: TMC 18.58.060(G)(7), pg. 19, strike language, "underground if applicable." TMC 18.58.160(E)(1)(a), pg., 43, strike language, "...to look on private property before being allowed to install a new pole in the right- of-way"- if language is not amended, add language, "...limit the search area to 200 ft.", amend last sentence to read; "...whether by roof or building mount." Commissioner Strander closed the public hearing. DELIBERATIONS / MOTIONS: Commissioner Mann moved to amend 18.58.060(B)(2)(i), pg. 15, to add language, "allowing commercial financial feasibility to be a factor in demonstrating the ability to co -locate." Vice Chair Simmons seconded the motion. Commissioner Stark opposed. Motion passed. Commissioner Mann moved to amend 18.060(G)(5), PG. 19, to add language, "Permitting up to 15 ft. taller unless additional height increase is required for vertical separation and is the minimum extension possible to sufficiently separate from electrical and wire line facilities." Commissioner Stark seconded the motion. Motion passed. Commissioner Mann move to amend 18.060(G)(7), pg. 19, replace "if applicable" with "if feasible." Commissioner Stark seconded the motion. Motion passed. PC were in consensus that staff will look into requests made by AT&T for 18.58.110(F), pg. 27, "...that the pole owner should be exempt from this requirement because they are exempt from the international building code." If the Building Official confirms this, then this item will move forward. Commissioner Stark moved to amend 18.58.160(E)(1)(a), pg. 36, last sentence, replace "panel" with "building", strike "or separate structure". Commissioner Simmons seconded the motion. Motion passed. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov