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ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA County Board Agenda Item Meeting of May 20, 2017 DATE: May 10, 2017 SUBJECT: SP-339-U-17-2 USE PERMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A SITE PLAN for a telecommunications facility at

Bull, Zoning Manager Network Building + Consulting 6095 Marshalee Drive, Suite 300 Elkridge, MD 21075 C.M. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the use permit subject to the proposed conditions of the staff report and with no further scheduled County Board review.

1 ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA County Board Agenda Item Meeting of May 20, 2017 DATE: May 10, 2017 SUBJECT: SP-339-U-17-2 USE PERMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A SITE PLAN for a telecommunications facility at Clarendon Market Commons; located at 2700 Clarendon Blvd. (RPC# ). Applicant: Verizon Wireless By: Alexandra N. Bull, Zoning Manager Network Building + Consulting 6095 Marshalee Drive, Suite 300 Elkridge, MD C.M. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the use permit subject to the proposed conditions of the staff report and with no further scheduled County Board review. ISSUES: This is a new use permit request for a Verizon Wireless small cell telecommunications facility located at 2700 Clarendon Blvd. No issues have been identified. SUMMARY: This is a new use permit request for a Verizon Wireless small cell telecommunications facility located at 2700 Clarendon Blvd. A use permit (SP-339-U-14-2) was previously approved for this site in December 2014, however the facility was never constructed and the use permit expired. The applicant is re-applying to install one (1) small cell antenna and one (1) faux-antenna with associated equipment on the cupola above the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Clarendon Market Commons. The antennae are intended to provide expanded cellular capacity at the pedestrian level, and there will be no adverse visual impact to the surrounding area. County Manager: ##### County Attorney: ***** Staff: Mary (Molly) O Connell, DCPHD, Planning Division 7.

2 Verizon Wireless is licensed by the FCC and is required to operate in full compliance with FCC rules and regulations. Federal law prohibits localities from basing a decision on the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if the facility complies with FCC regulations. Additionally, the use will not: (1) adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing or working in the surrounding neighborhood, (2) be detrimental to the public welfare or (3) be injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. Staff recommends including standard use permit conditions for telecommunications facilities and the applicant has agreed to the conditions. The proposed use is in compliance with the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO) and the General Land Use Plan (GLUP). BACKGROUND: The Clarendon Market Commons site plan (SP #339) was approved by the County Board on November 13, 1999, and included a GLUP Amendment, Rezoning, and Site Plan for the construction of 215,000 square feet of retail gross floor area, 300 apartment units, and 88 townhouse units with associated parking. The following provides additional information about the site and location: Site: The applicant proposed to mount the small cell antennae on the cupola above the Barnes & Noble bookstore at Clarendon Market Commons. Land Use: The site is designated in the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) as Low Office- Apartment-Hotel, and is subject to GLUP Note 3, Special Coordinated Mixed-Use District, East Clarendon, the Clarendon Sector Plan (2006). Zoning: The site is zoned C-O-1.5 Mixed Use District in the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO). Neighborhood: The site is located within the Clarendon-Courthouse Civic Association (CCCA). The CCCA has replied to staff s inquiry about the use permit and has no comments on the application. SP-339-U

3 Figure 1: Aerial Image of Site Verizon Wireless (Clarendon I) 2700 Clarendon Blvd. N Source: Bing Maps 2017 DISCUSSION: The antennae are approximately 39 inches in height and 12 inches wide; the height measurement includes a 12-inch sleeve that has been added to the bottom half of the antennae to conceal equipment and provide a uniform shape. The sleeve will be the same width as the antennae. They will be flush mounted on the façade of the cupola, and the placement of the antennae ensures there will be minimal visual impact to the surrounding street. The applicant will also paint the antennae to match the façade. One (1) associated support equipment cabinet will be mounted on the rear side of the parapet wall of the cupola, and will not be visible from the public right of way. This facility will be unmanned and require only infrequent visits by maintenance personnel. Verizon Wireless is required to operate this facility in full compliance with Federal, State, and County ordinances. Along with direction in the way of design, visual impact, and compliance with FCC regulations; the new facility mitigates any undue adverse impact by utilizing an existing structure for the antennae, as opposed to constructing a new pole. The proposed location and appearance of the new antenna and related equipment are depicted in the attached plans designed by Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc., and dated April 14, SP-339-U

Figure 2: Rendering of Antennae Fixtures CONCLUSION: The use is not anticipated to cause any undue impacts or adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood.

, subject to the conditions of the staff report and with no further scheduled County Board review. Proposed Conditions 2700 Clarendon Boulevard (Barnes & Noble): 1.

4 Figure 2: Rendering of Antennae Fixtures CONCLUSION: The use is not anticipated to cause any undue impacts or adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the use permit for one (1) small cell antenna and one (1) pho-antenna at 2700 Clarendon Blvd., subject to the conditions of the staff report and with no further scheduled County Board review. Proposed Conditions 2700 Clarendon Boulevard (Barnes & Noble): 1. The applicant agrees that one (1) Verizon Wireless telecommunications antenna and one (1) faux-antenna and related equipment on the cupola at 2700 Clarendon Boulevard will be installed as shown on the engineering plans dated April 14, 2017, and that the Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility, will be constructed as shown on the application package dated March 13, 2017, and approved by the County Board on May 20, The applicant agrees that any additional installation of antennas or related equipment on the site shall be subject to review, and approval, by the Zoning Administrator through the administrative change process. The Zoning Administrator will approve such administrative changes if he/she finds that the additional antennas or equipment are contained within the limits of height and space allowed in the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO) and SP #339 and match the colors and exterior materials of the existing building. SP-339-U

5 2. The applicant agrees to identify a community liaison who shall be available to address any concerns regarding the facility operation. The name, telephone number, and electronic mail address of the liaison shall be provided to the Clarendon-Courthouse Civic Association and the Zoning Administrator prior to issuance of a building permit for installation of equipment related to the telecommunications facility. 3. The applicant agrees that any non-functioning antennas on the roof of the building shall be removed at the time of installation of any proposed new antennas. The applicant further agrees that, in the future, any Verizon Wireless antennas on the site shall be removed within ninety (90) days after cessation of use. The applicant agrees to submit to the Zoning Administrator a letter (within the aforementioned ninety (90) day period) listing the number and type of antennas and other related equipment that shall be removed including photo documentation demonstrating removal of non-functioning equipment. SP-339-U

6 PREVIOUS COUNTY BOARD ACTIONS: November 13, 1999 Approval of General Land Use Plan Amendment GP from Low Residential to Low Medium Residential, and changed the width of the area designated Residential. Approved Rezoning Z from zoning district from "C-3" General Commercial District, and "C-2" Service Commercial-Community Business District, to zoning district "C-0-1.5" Commercial Office Building, Hotel, and Apartment District, on Block A; from zoning district "C-2" Service Commercial- Community Business District, to zoning district "C-0-1.5" Commercial Office Building, Hotel, and Apartment District, on Block B; and from zoning district "C-3" General Commercial District, "C-2" Service Commercial Community Business District, and "R-5" One Family, Restricted Two- Family Dwelling District, to zoning district "C-0-1.5" Commercial Office Building, Hotel, and Apartment District, and "R15-30T." Approved Site Plan SP#339 site plan to permit a mixed-use project consisting of approximately 215,000 square feet of commercial/retail gross floor area, 300 apartments, and 88 townhouses, with related parking on Block C, and to incorporate existing as is development on Blocks A and B as part of the site plan approval, and permit a comprehensive sign plan, and tandem parking. May 20, 2000 June 13, 2000 Deferral of a site plan amendment to SP #339. Approval of a site plan amendment to SP #339 for addition of a second access point for parking structure; add 100 new parking spaces, add 22,000 square feet of retail gross floor area, modify Condition #12 regarding sidewalk width and street trees. SP-339-U

7 February 19, 2002 April 20, 2002 July 30, 2002 October 18, 2003 October 2, 2004 October 18, 2005 May 20, 2006 January 26, 2008 September 20, 2014 December 13, 2014 Approval of an amendment to SP #339 for a retail building containing approximately 22,000 square feet of gross floor area, three levels of above-grade parking containing 149 spaces, and exclusions from density calculations. Approval of a site plan amendment to permit seven (7) outdoor retail kiosks. Approval of a site plan amendment for amendments to Conditions #4, #13, #14, #22, #26, #29, #31, #51, and #53. Approval of a site plan amendment for live entertainment at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard (Harry s Tap Room). Renewal of a site plan amendment for live entertainment at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard (Harry s Tap Room). Renewal of a site plan amendment for live entertainment at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard (Harry s Tap Room). Discontinuance of a site plan amendment for live entertainment at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard (Harry s Tap Room). Approval of an amendment to SP #339 to add 240 square feet of GFA to the first floor of the Whole Foods Building, 665 square feet of GFA on a second story mezzanine level, and various façade changes. Approval of a site plan amendment to allow an expanded outdoor café space located on a shared, private alley space for IOTA Club. Approval of a use permit associated with a site plan (SP-339-U-14-1) for a telecommunications facility (Verizon Wireless) at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. SP-339-U

8 Approval of a use permit associated with a site plan (SP-339-U-14-2) for a telecommunications facility (Verizon Wireless) located at 2700 Clarendon Boulevard. September 24, 2015 October 17, 2015 November 14, 2015 December 20, 2016 February 20, 2016 April 22, 2017 Deferred site plan amendment to permit installation of a new mechanical room and removal of four (4) garage parking spaces, located at 2700 and 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. Deferred site plan amendment to permit installation of a new mechanical room and removal of four (4) garage parking spaces, located at 2700 and 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. Deferred site plan amendment to permit installation of a new mechanical room and removal of four (4) garage parking spaces, located at 2700 and 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. Deferred site plan amendment to permit installation of a new mechanical room and removal of four (4) garage parking spaces, located at 2700 and 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. Deferred site plan amendment to permit installation of a new mechanical room and removal of four (4) garage parking spaces, located at 2700 and 2800 Clarendon Boulevard for an indefinite period of time. Approved a use permit associated with a site plan (SP-339-U-17-1) for a telecommunications facility (Verizon Wireless) at 2800 Clarendon Boulevard. SP-339-U

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11 N FILLMORE ST R R C WILSON BLVD N EDGEWOOD ST C CLARENDON BLVD FAIRFAX DR C-O N DANVILLE ST N GARFIELD ST C C-O 12TH ST N 1201 C-R C-TH TH ST N 1046 RA R R15-30T TH ST N SP-339-U Clarendon Blvd RPC # Scale: ICase Location(s) 1:1,800 Note: These maps are for property location assistance only. They may not represent the latest survey and other information. Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development County Use Only Date Placard Posted By Removed

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA County Board Agenda Item Meeting of December 12, 2015 DATE: December 1, 2015 SUBJECT: SP-84-U-15-1 USE PERMIT ASSOCIATED WITH A SITE PLAN for a telecommunications facility; located