PD Recommendation Report (PL-SPP-2022-000025)

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applicant proposed to adjust the site layout by shifting the permit area to the north and adding a landscape screen along the west fence line of the permit area. The satellite dishes and antenna array will not emit noise during normal operation, will not transmit radio waves as they are designed for reception only, and will remain fixed in a stationary position facing the northeastern sky. Additionally, the applicant has proposed to construct a fence around the permit area to protect the proposed arrays from grazing animals and, as previously mentioned, the proposed use will be temporary in nature and the applicant will be required to return the site to its original condition following termination of the special permit. Given the preceding, it is anticipated that the use will not adversely impact surrounding properties. Finally, as of the date of this writing,the Planning Department has not received any testimony in opposition from neighbors or the general public on this application. (C) Such use shall not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide roads and streets, sewers,water, drainage, school improvements, and police and fire protection. Access to the project site is from Wood Valley Road, a paved County roadway. The property will be accessed by way of a gravel driveway, approximately 1,400-feet long and 10-feet wide, along which an unobstructed clear width of 20 feet will be maintained by the applicant for Fire Department access. The applicant states that the landowner has legal access to this driveway by way of an easement deed, a copy of which was provided with the application, and can grant access to the applicant for the proposed land use. According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), the subject property is not within the service limits of existing DWS water system facilities. The subject site will be served by a rainwater catchment system with at least 4,000 gallons of storage for the proposed use and fire suppression. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) states that the applicant shall follow Department of Health (DOH)regulations for wastewater disposal and the applicant has proposed to install a port-a-potty. Conditions of approval will be included to address the preceding. -5-