PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

WCF2019 0007: A Wireless Communications Facility Permit to replace an existing communication tower

AGENDA ITEM:

Case No.: WCF2019 0007

Applicant: City & Borough of Juneau

Location: Engineers Cutoff

Geographic Location: USS 3817 Lot 1

Configuration: Self-supporting 6ft x 6ft square lattice tower

Height: Tower will be 40 feet high; antennas and other radio equipment adding no more than 20 feet of height may be installed on the top of the tower

Lighting Specifications: FAA Style E - Medium Intensity Dual Lighting

Proposal: A Wireless Communications Facility Permit to replace an existing communication tower

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Director's analysis and findings and grant the requested Conditional Use Permit.  The permit would allow replacement of an existing communication tower with a 40-foot tall, self-supporting tower and up to 20 feet of antennas and other radio equipment.

      The approval is subject to the following conditions:

1. Prior to final certificate of occupancy, signage shall be installed to meet the requirements of CBJ 49.65.930(c).

    

2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a signed and stamped letter indicating the proposed WCF complies with industry practices of the National Association of Tower Erectors and local building code requirements for loads.