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Sunnyhill Monopole Tower - Waiver Request to Minor Site Plan in Review
15737 Se 182nd Avenue Rd Umatilla
Project #2024020053 #31651 Parcel #50744-000-00
Vertex Development
LDC 6.8.1 - Landscaping Purpose and Intent
CODE states the purpose and intent of this division is to provide landscaping guidelines establishing minimum standards and criteria for the design, installation, and maintenance of landscaping which enhances the aesthetic appearance of Marion County, complimenting the natural and built environments, reducing noise and glare, improving air and water quality, providing shade and habitat, and buffering the aspects of development.
APPLICANT requests a waiver because it would not make sense to remove mature vegetation that will provide adequate buffering to then replace it with smaller adolescent trees with less screening. The proposed location should not have any negative aesthetic impact on adjacent uses or public rights-of-way as the compound will be buffered by existing mature vegetation. Chain link fencing will surround the tower compound.
LDC 6.9.1 - Irrigation Purpose and Intent
CODE states the purpose and intent of this division is to provide guidelines establishing minimum standards and criteria for the design, permitting, installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems to prevent the wasteful uses of water.
APPLICANT requests a waiver to avoid removing existing mature vegetation at this location. If the landscaping waiver is approved, irrigation would not be needed at this location.
LDC 6.8.6.K - Buffers
CODE states Description of buffer classifications. The content and composition of each buffer type is described in the following items. The design professional shall use these requirements to design buffers that are thoughtfully designed and enhance perimeter of the development site. Visual screening shall be achieved through the use of proper plant material, arrangement, and layering.
APPLICANT requests a waiver because the proposed location has existing mature vegetation that will provide adequate screening to adjacent uses or public rights-of-way. Vertex will also provide chain link fencing to surround the tower compound.
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