06-154_ClearwireWCF.doc
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ITY OF DMONDS
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121 5 Avenue North • Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.ci.edmonds.wa.us
DSD: P•E•B
EVELOPMENT ERVICES EPARTMENTLANNING NGINEERING UILDING
Plan Review Comments – Planning Division
Plan Check #: 06-154
Project Name: Clearwire Panel Antennas
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Project Address:1005 5 Ave S (“The Executive Condominiums”) – RM-1.5 Zone
May 1, 2006
Randy Clay / Clearwire
5808 Lake Washington Blvd #300
Kirkland WA 98033
Phone: 206.225.3198 / Fax: none given / Email: rclay@altaircsi.com
Dear Mr. Clay,
I have reviewed the above building permit application for the Planning Division and it was found that the
following information, corrections, or clarifications will need to be addressed before review can continue:
Landscaping:
1. This project proposes to remove approximately 49 square feet of landscaping
(rhodedendrens) with the installation of the cabinet (page C02). Please show on the site plan where
you will replant this landscaping and how it is comparable to the existing landscaping.
Panel Cover:
2. Please elaborate on the Antenna Screen Wall that will be attached to the chimney.
Page C04 is not to scale – please show measurements and elevation views of this screening.
Before/After Pictures:
3. The before and after pictures that were submitted appear to show the exact
same photos on each page, although I believe the intent was to sketch out what the finished product
will look like – if you have created something to this effect, please resubmit.
Lot Coverage:
4. The maximum lot coverage (for buildings and structures) in the RM-1.5 zone is 45%
of the site. If you still intend on locating the cabinet outside of the existing building footprint, please
submit the building footprint area for the 4 existing buildings so lot coverage can be calculated.
Critical Areas Determination:
5. There is not a Critical Areas Determination on file for this site.
Anytime there is digging involved, we require a Critical Areas Determination (if there isn’t already
one on file). If you still intend on locating the cabinet outside of the existing building footprint,
please also submit the attached Critical Areas Checklist, along with the $135 review fee.
Wiring:
6. How will the cabinet be wired to the antennas – will the wires run up the side of the building
(page C02 says they are above ground)? If so, please submit clarification on how the wires will be
screened (will they be covered with a screen that is painted to match the building?).
Antenna Area:
7. Please review the following code sections and my math and let me know if you
concur:
ECDC 21.60.004 Micro facility.
Micro facility is an attached wireless communication facility which consists of antennas equal to or less
than four feet in height (except omni-directional antennas which may be up to six feet in height) and with
an area of not more than 580 square inches in the aggregate (e.g., one-foot diameter parabola or two-foot
by one and one-half-foot panel) as viewed from any one point. The permitted antenna height includes the
wireless communication facility support structure (see Title 22, Plate 1). \[Ord. 3099 § 10, 1996\].
ECDC 21.60.006 Mini facility.
Mini facility is an attached wireless communication facility which consists of antennas equal to or less
than 10 feet in height or a parabolic antenna up to one meter (39.37 inches) in diameter and with an area
not more than 50 square feet in the aggregate as viewed from any one point. \[Ord. 3099 § 11, 1996\].
Page C04 shows the 3 antennas are 35.8 inches x 5.5 inches 196.9 square inches, x 3 antennas =
590.7 square inches total. This exceeds the 580 square inches threshold, so I will review it under the
definition of “Mini Facility” unless I hear otherwise.
Mini Facility:
8. Please review the following Edmonds Community Development Code section which
applies to this project (underlined for emphasis) and elaborate on the immediate interior wall or
ceiling use adjacent to the facility.
ECDC 20.50.020 Development standards for mini facilities.
A. Mini facilities are permitted in all zones except single-family residential (RS) zones.
B. The mini facility may be located on buildings and structures; provided, that the immediate interior
wall or ceiling adjacent to the facility is not a designated residential space.
C. The mini facility shall be exempt from review by the architectural design board if the antenna and
related components are the same color as the existing building, pole or support structure on which it is
proposed to be located.
D. The shelter or cabinet used to house radio electronic equipment shall be contained wholly within a
building or structure, or otherwise appropriately concealed, camouflaged or located underground.
E. Mini facilities shall comply with the height limitation specified for all zones except as follows: Omni-
directional antennas may exceed the height limitation by 10 feet, or, in the case of nonconforming
structures, the antennas may extend 10 feet above the existing structure. Panel antennas may exceed
the height limitation if affixed to the side of an existing nonconforming building and blends in
architecturally with the building. Placement of an antenna on a nonconforming structure shall not be
considered to be an expansion of the nonconforming structure. \[Ord. 3099 § 1, 1996\].
Thank you for your cooperation. Please redline plans or submit two sets of revised plans/documents
(affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the above items. Please make all submittals to
the Development Services Permit Coordinator Monday through Friday, 9am to noon or 1pm to 4pm. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (425) 771-0220, extension 1778. I look
forward to working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
CITY OF EDMONDS
Gina Coccia, Planner