Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
Replace Transmission Tower at 2200 Oakes Road
Resolved, that the request by Robert Bokowski, representing WE Energies, to replace an existing 200-foot tall transmission tower with a 230-foot tall transmission tower, with associated equipment at 2200 Oakes Road is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 14, 2015, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein.
b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department.
c. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired.
d. That the structural analysis shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
e. That the existing lease area for the tower shall remain the same and contain all equipment for the transmission tower and wireless communication facilities.
f. That any request to expand the lease area, or construct any additional base equipment facilities / structures, shall require review and approval by the Plan Commission.
g. That the applicant shall provide proof of access rights to the entryway from the undedicated portion of roadway leading to the site from 1777 Oakes Road.
h. That the LP tank located in the southwest corner of the lease area shall be drained prior to construction of the proposed tower.
i. That upon completion of the tower and modification / installation of the base equipment and infrastructure for WE Energies and Verizon Wireless, the existing tower shall be removed within 90 days of the new tower’s start of operation. This time frame does not extend to installation of any additional wireless communication equipment for a secondary wireless carrier.
j. That Staff will discuss potential safety or protection risks associated with this replacement tower with the Police Department. Should concerns be expressed, the request will be brought back to the Plan Commission for discussion and potential amendments to address concerns.
k. That future requests for co-locations for wireless communication infrastructure on the lattice tower shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of City Development.
l. That all wireless communication providers shall report their frequencies to the Racine Emergency Services Department, and provide and maintain with that department a current listing of all frequencies utilized by the facility and the name of a contact in charge of radio frequencies for the operator.
m. That this permit is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance with the listed conditions.
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