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MSC 2021-04, Verizon, 20901 Taft Street, expansion of the existing mechanical equipment yard, miscellaneous application. (Cole)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Craig Buechele, agent, is requesting approval for the expansion of the existing mechanical equipment yard on western side of the building at Verizon Wireless Switch Building located at 20901 Taft Street.
The existing Verizon Wireless Switch Building was approved in the late 2006 (SP 2006-41). Expansions to the exterior mechanical equipment yard were approved in both 2015 (MSC 2015-36) and 2016 (SP 2016-18). In 2017, staff issued LP 2017-21 for the addition of landscape material including an increased buffer on the eastern side of the site. During the building permit process staff will inspect the existing landscaping to ensure the site is compliant with the previously approved permit.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The proposed expansion 3,050 (50’ x 61’) square foot expansion will accommodate additional exterior HVAC equipment. The mechanical equipment will be enclosed by an 8’-11” tall masonry walls with metal grated gates to match the existing design
No other modifications are proposed at this time.
Staff has reviewed the proposed changes and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.