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Planning commission clears multiple above-ground utility cabinets, requires neighbor notice and as-built drawings
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Summary
The commission approved a site-plan permit for an above-ground fiber cabinet at 599 South Kiesl Street (Aerosmith Development) and consolidated approval for eight OmniFiber cabinet installations around the city, imposing conditions requiring 14-day neighbor notice, detailed as-built drawings and coordination with Light & Power.
The Bay City Planning Commission on April 15 approved permits for an above-ground fiber-optic cabinet at 599 South Kiesl Street and consolidated approval for eight additional OmniFiber utility cabinets at locations across the city, subject to written-notice and as-built-drawing requirements and coordination with utility providers.
Staff member Terry Moltain explained that the utility-cabinet reviews are site-plan reviews governed by a specific utility cabinet ordinance and that installation and siting require coordination with the city engineer, Light & Power and other franchise holders under the Metro Act. Moltain noted that applicants must meet construction and permitting standards and provide required documentation to the city engineer.
Commissioner Dennis Banacek read conditions for the 599 South Kiesl permit: at least 14 days before installation the applicant must mail first-class notice to property owners on the same or cross streets within 100 feet, provide copies of those notices to planning staff within three days of mailing, and after installation submit accurate as-built drawings showing the cabinet and all features within 100 feet. Banacek also read a requirement that applicants indemnify the city for injuries that result from inaccurate as-built drawings. The commission moved, seconded, and approved SPR26-04 on a voice vote.
The commission then considered OmniFiber's eight pending cabinet applications (SPR26-05 through SPR26-12) and reviewed each location for clearances from driveways, telephone poles and light fixtures. Commissioners repeatedly asked that applicants confirm clearance and maintenance access with Light & Power; OmniFiber representatives and staff confirmed cabinets were placed outside Historic District boundaries and that field installations would ensure appropriate access.
Commissioner Banacek moved to approve SPR26-05 through SPR26-12 with the same set of issuance conditions (mailing notice; submittal of 1:10-foot-scale as-built drawings showing all relevant features within 100 feet; confirmation of required clearances; indemnification). The unified motion passed on a voice vote.
The approvals are conditioned on fulfillment of the notice and as-built requirements and compliance with clearance standards developed in coordination with Light & Power and the city engineer. Staff and applicants will coordinate final placement and any field adjustments to maintain access for existing utilities.
