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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD <br />AGENDA ITEM V.B. <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala <br />MEETING DATE: September 12, 2010 <br />TOPIC: Amending Conditional Use Permit <br />Facility Expansion, Encompass Digital Media— 6221 Holly <br />Drive <br />VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Encompass Digital Media, operators of the satellite farm at 6221 Holly Drive are requesting an <br />amended conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 48 x 56 feet (2,688 sq.ft.) building <br />and the placement of a new satellite antenna on the existing site. <br />SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS: <br />Planning & Zoning Board September 12, 2012 <br />• City Council September 24, 2012 <br />Action Deadline October 15, 2012 (may be extended) <br />• <br />BACKGROUND <br />Since approximately 1984, Encompass Digital Media or its preceding owners have operated a <br />satellite and fiber optic communications facility on a small portion (5 acres) of the 101 acre site. <br />The City Council recently approved a Conditional Use Permit for the site in August to allow for <br />removal of the earth berm on the south side of the property. Overall the City has reviewed eight <br />(8) conditional use permits for this site since 1984. <br />ANALYSIS <br />Zoning: The site is zoned R, Rural. Commercial and public radio and television <br />transmitting antennas are allowed by conditional use permit. <br />Comprehensive Plan: The site is guided for Civic /Institution uses recognizing this unique <br />land use. <br />Planned Site Modifications <br />1. The applicant proposes to construct a 48 X 56 feet (2,688 sq.ft.) building to house a new <br />electronic equipment. The building will be located to the west of the current building <br />