LAND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 29 DECEMBER 2003

 

Present were:

PS, Education, Lands & Planning (Chairman)

Mr. Orris Proctor

Director of Lands and Surveys

Mr. Gifford Connor

Chief Engineer (Ag)

Mr. Bancroft Battick

 

Also present were:

Planner (Ag. Secretary)

            Mrs. Sharon Roberts-Hodge

 

 

 

1.     ADOPTION OF AGENDA 

The agenda was adopted as circulated.

2.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion to accept the minutes as circulated was moved by Mr. Bancroft Battick Gifford Connor and seconded by Mr. Gifford Connor.

 

3.     MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

None

 

4.     PLANNING APPLICATIONS

*Please note that the following information clause is attached to the decision notice of all building applications in full that are approved with or without conditions:

·          NB. This permission does not in any way constitute a waiver of the need to obtain building permission for this proposed development and any other necessary Government licenses and or permits that may be required.  The applicant is responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses that may be required.

 

2001/406 Amendment to Apartment, Big Bottom (58816 B 188) Samuel Carty

Approved

 

2003/0034 Tennis Facility, Blowing Point (28411B 147 Anguilla Tennis Academy Inc.

Approved with the following conditions:

i.         All matters relating to waste water and storm water drainage, including the layout and design of the disposal system shall be carried out in accordance with specifications approved by the Department of Infrastructure and completed to the Department’s satisfaction prior to the occupation of the building.

ii.       The access road and parking lot on the property must be paved with concrete, asphalt or any other suitable hard surface approved by the Chief Engineer at the Department of Infrastructure.

 

2003/0057 Amendment to Subdivision, Rey Hill (78913B 303) Marjorie Horsford & Carmencita Woods

Approved

 

2003/308 Subdivision, Roaches Hill (58715B 212) Stephanie France & Elkin Lloyd

Approved

 

2003/0317 Antenna, South Hill (08412 B 301) Griffin Webster & Kennedy Hodge

Refused for the following reasons:

i.            The proposed fourth storey on which the cellular antenna tower will be placed is an extension to a building that is only 8ft from the road.

ii.          The proposed fourth storey extension is approximately 6ft from an existing building instead of the minimum 110ft setback distance from a boundary line as required for all structures supporting a cellular antenna.

 

2003/0318 Antenna, Shoal Bay (59018 B 30) Griffin Webster & Kennedy Hodge

Approved with the following conditions:

1

All antennas to be erected on the tower must be:

 

a)

low gain;

 

b)

operated in full compliance with the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines;

 

c)

operated within a radio frequency of 800-900 MHz; and

 

d)

produce a plane wave power density of 0.0699 mW/cmsq or less.

2

The antennas shall not be used until the following have been submitted for approval to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communication and Utilities (copy to the Department of Physical Planning) :

 

a)

A certificate stating that the equipment to be erected meets the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.

 

b)

A site plan clearly showing the maximum fields of radiation including details of strength and frequency and that these do not exceed 0.0699 mW/cm-sq. at 100 feet and the ICNIRP standards.

 

c)

A signed declaration stating that radio frequency fields will be kept as low as reasonably practicable at all times and never exceed the ICNIRP standard or 0.0699 mW/cm-sq.

3

Annual independent monitoring reports must be submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communications and Utilities every year relating to the levels of radiation being emitted from the antenna.

4

The facilities must be shared with and access given to , in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, the Public Utilities Commission Act, the regulations made respectively there under and the Telecommunications Code, other companies and organizations holding plans approved by the Land Development Control Committee.

5

Before the erection of the tower a security fence and gate must be erected to ensure that  there is no trespass onto the site and to protect the public.

6

Prior to its erection the tower should be painted with markings in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate of Civil Aviation Authority and maintained in this state.

 

 

 

 

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Information Note:

For clarity  on all matters relating to the operation of this site, planning permission will be required for the:

¨      change of any antennas from low to high gain;

¨      increase in number of antennas;

¨      increase to over 900 MHz in radio frequency being operated;

¨      change in a plane wave power density to over 0.0699 mW/cmsq.

 

2003/0319 Antenna, West End (28111 B 87) Griffin Webster & Kennedy Hodge

Deferred for discussion with the agent regarding the setback distances.

 

2003/0320 Antenna,  Fort Hill (99315 B 35) Griffin Webster & Kennedy Hodge

Approved with the following conditions:

1

All antennas to be erected on the tower must be:

 

a)

low gain;

 

b)

operated in full compliance with the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines;

 

c)

operated within a radio frequency of 800-900 MHz; and

 

d)

produce a plane wave power density of 0.0699 mW/cmsq or less.

2

The antennas shall not be used until the following have been submitted for approval to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communication and Utilities (copy to the Department of Physical Planning) :

 

a)

A certificate stating that the equipment to be erected meets the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.

 

b)

A site plan clearly showing the maximum fields of radiation including details of strength and frequency and that these do not exceed 0.0699 mW/cm-sq. at 100 feet and the ICNIRP standards.

 

c)

A signed declaration stating that radio frequency fields will be kept as low as reasonably practicable at all times and never exceed the ICNIRP standard or 0.0699 mW/cm-sq.

3

Annual independent monitoring reports must be submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communications and Utilities every year relating to the levels of radiation being emitted from the antenna.

4

The facilities must be shared with and access given to , in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, the Public Utilities Commission Act, the regulations made respectively there under and the Telecommunications Code, other companies and organizations holding plans approved by the Land Development Control Committee.

5

Before the erection of the tower a security fence and gate must be erected to ensure that there is no trespass onto the site and to protect the public.

6

Prior to its erection the tower should be painted with markings in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate of Civil Aviation Authority and maintained in this state.

 

 

 

 

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Information Note:

For clarity  on all matters relating to the operation of this site, planning permission will be required for the:

¨      change of any antennas from low to high gain;

¨      increase in number of antennas;

¨      increase to over 900 MHz in radio frequency being operated;

¨      change in a plane wave power density to over 0.0699 mW/cmsq.

 

2003/0321 Antenna, Navigation Hill (99418 B 82) Griffin Webster & Kennedy Hodge

Approved with the following conditions

1

All antennas to be erected on the tower must be:

 

a)

low gain;

 

b)

operated in full compliance with the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines;

 

c)

operated within a radio frequency of 800-900 MHz; and

 

d)

produce a plane wave power density of 0.0699 mW/cmsq or less.

2

The antennas shall not be used until the following have been submitted for approval to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communication and Utilities (copy to the Department of Physical Planning) :

 

a)

A certificate stating that the equipment to be erected meets the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines for limiting exposure to electromagnetic fields.

 

b)

A site plan clearly showing the maximum fields of radiation including details of strength and frequency and that these do not exceed 0.0699 mW/cm-sq. at 100 feet and the ICNIRP standards.

 

c)

A signed declaration stating that radio frequency fields will be kept as low as reasonably practicable at all times and never exceed the ICNIRP standard or 0.0699 mW/cm-sq.

3

Annual independent monitoring reports must be submitted to the Ministry of Infrastructure Communications and Utilities every year relating to the levels of radiation being emitted from the antenna.

4

The facilities must be shared with and access given to, in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Act, the Public Utilities Commission Act, the regulations made respectively there under and the Telecommunications Code, other companies and organizations holding plans approved by the Land Development Control Committee.

5

Before the erection of the tower a security fence and gate must be erected to ensure that there is no trespass onto the site and to protect the public.

6

Prior to its erection the tower should be painted with markings in accordance with the requirements of the Directorate of Civil Aviation Authority and maintained in this state.

 

 

 

 

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Information Note:

For clarity  on all matters relating to the operation of this site, planning permission will be required for the:

¨      change of any antennas from low to high gain;

¨      increase in number of antennas;

¨      increase to over 900 MHz in radio frequency being operated;

¨      change in a plane wave power density to over 0.0699 mW/cmsq.

 

2003/402 Dwelling Houses, Low Ground (58716B 29) Julian/Kennedy Babrow

Approved with the following conditions:

i.         The Principal Planning Officer shall be notified at least 48 hours prior to the date and time on which it is proposed to commence any clearing of land and building or engineering operations to which this permission relates. Where 48 hours fall on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, the notification should be given on the preceeding working day. All proposed works shall be properly set out for inspection by the Principal Planning Officer or his representative.

ii.       The site for each house should only be cleared just prior to construction of the house.

iii.      The houses shall not be occupied until the on site accesses (roads, etc) and parking lots have been paved with concrete, asphalt or other hard surface approved by the Chief Engineer of the Department of Infrastructure.

iv.     All matters relating to storm water drainage including the layout and design of the disposal system shall be carried out in accordance with the specifications approved by the Chief Engineer of the Department of Infrastructure and completed to his satisfaction prior to the occupation of any unit being erected on the land in accordance with the terms of this permission.

 

2003/405 Amendment Subdivision, Brimegin (58817B 105) John Benjamin

Approved

 

2003/407 Dwelling House, Long Bay (28411B 36) James Rogers

Approved

 

2003/0416 Dwelling House, North Side (58816 B 43) Gladys & Ashton Allen

 Approved

 

2003/0417 Dwelling House, The Forest (78912 B 55) Beverly Gumbs

Approved

 

2003/0418 Antenna, Blowing Point (38510 B 59) Cable & Wireless Ltd

Deferred for:

i.         consultation with Government agencies;

ii.       the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.      a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant;

iv.     elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.       the applicant to submit written detail covering the following matters:

a.       The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.      Details of radio frequency standards Cable and Wireless (Anguilla) are using at present.  Details of how this compares to Cable and Wireless operations in the Caribbean region (and to the USA, FCC and, the ICNIRP used in the United Kingdom).

c.       Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating antenna at different MHz, an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

d.      Indication of whether under Cable and Wireless’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

e.       Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation  (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

f.        Details of the (towers) capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

g.       Consultation with government agencies.

 

2003/0419 Subdivision, Little Harbour (38612 B 277) Evan Owen

Approved

 

2003/0420 Dwelling House, Cauls Bottom (69014 B 161) Ishmael Parris & Jeezel Ruan

Approved

 

2003/0421 Dwelling House, Little Harbour (38611 B 176) Kenneth Porter

Approved

 

2003/0422 Subdivision, West End (17809 B 71) Sydney Gumbs

Deferred for discussion with the agent regarding the intended purpose of the amalgamation being stated on the application form.

 

2003/0423 Subdivision, West End (17709 B 175) Elflida Hughes

Approved

 

2003/0424 Dwelling House, The Valley (48814 B 201) Remington Lake

Approved

 

2003/0425 Subdivision, Blowing Point (38410 B 7) Bronte Richardson & Orris Hughes

Approved with the following conditions:

The structure straddling lots 1 & 2 must be demolished before any built development occurs.

 

 

2003/0426 Dwelling House, Cul-de-sac (28309 B 29) Gordon Andrews & Cecily Grand

Approved subject to a minimum setback distance of 10ft from the southern boundary.

 

2003/0427 Guest/Villa, Little Harbour (38611 B 31) Kamique Properties

Deferred for a minimum setback distance of 75ft from the edge of the iron shore.

 

2003/0428 Guest/Villa, South Hill (28312 B 87) Rick & Cynthia Jennings

Deferred for a topographical map superimposed over the site plan to be submitted.

 

2003/0429 Subdivision, Big Bottom (58816 B 137 & 138) Albertus Richardson

Approved

 

2003/0430 Dwelling House, Shoal Bay (59018 B 145) Monica Smith

Approved subject to:

i.         the name of the architect being stated on the drawings; and

ii.       a minimum setback distance of 16ft instead of 14ft form the eastern boundary.

 

2003/0431 Subdivision, South Hill (38512 B 44) Cynthia Richardson

Approved

 

2003/0432 Dwelling House, South Hill (38512 B 143) Annick Chiddick

Approved

 

2003/0433 Apartments, North Hill (08513 B 385) Rita Stewart

Approved subject to the parking bays being drawn to scale and the dimensions for at least one of the bays being shown on the site plan.

 

2003/0434 Auto Service Station, George Hill (48613 B 60) Ivor Lake

Deferred for consultation with government agencies.

 

2003/0435 Antenna, Crocus Hill (48714 B 488) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant;

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.       The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.      Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating the antenna is at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.       Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.      Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.       Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.        Consultation with Government agencies.

g.       The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.       Height of the towers to be stated.

 

2003/0436 Antenna, South Hill (28411 B 71) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant; and

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted;

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.    The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.   Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating antenna at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.    Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.   Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation   (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.    Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.     Consultation with Government agencies.

g.    The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.    Height of the towers to be stated.

 

2003/0437 Antenna, Old Ta (48613 B ) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant;

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.    The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.   Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If the operating antenna is at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.    Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.   Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.    Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.     Consultation with Government agencies.

g.    The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.    Height of the towers to be stated.

 

2003/0438 Antenna, Welches (89217 B 47) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant;

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.       The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.      Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating antenna at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.       Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in the number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.      Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.       Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.        Consultation with Government agencies.

g.       The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.       Height of the towers to be stated.

 

2003/0439 Antenna, Sandy Hill (99315 B 35) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application;

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.    The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.   Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating the antenna at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.    Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in the number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.   Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.    Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.     Consultation with Government agencies.

g.    The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.    Height of the towers to be stated.

 

2003/0440 Antenna, West End (17809 B 230) Digicel Anguilla

Deferred for:

i.            consultation with Government agencies;

ii.          the proposal to be advertised on radio by the Department of Physical Planning;

iii.         a sign to be posted on the site/appropriately located as to be visible from a public road describing the application by you the applicant;

iv.        elevation drawings to be submitted; and

v.          the applicant to submit written details covering the following matters:

a.       The type of antenna proposed (low or high gain) to be erected on the mast (and indication of the number of each) to be stated.

b.      Details of the radio frequency/”plane wave power density” expressed in mW/cm-sq (milliwatts per square centimeters) for the proposed antenna.  If operating the antenna at different MHz an indication of the relative mW/cm-sq for them is required.

c.       Indication of whether under Digicel’s medium/long term development plans for a network for Anguilla, the type and number of antennas at this mast will change.  For example, will there be an increase in the number or change from low to high gain or change in mW/cm-sq etc?

d.      Details of the monitoring programme for measuring radio frequency radiation (i.e. frequency of monitoring and monitoring standards being met etc.) that will be used at this base station.

e.       Details of the tower’s capability of being able to be shared with other operators and public utilities.

f.        Consultation with Government agencies.

g.       The setback distances of the tower from the boundary lines to be presented at a larger scale.

h.       Height of the towers to be stated.

i.         The existing nearby Cable & Wireless antenna to be shown on the location map.

 

2003/0441 Grant of Easement, Brimegin (58817 B 5) Albert A R Lake

Approved

 

2003/0442 Subdivision, Stoney Ground (68915 B 41) Evelyn Bryan

Approved subject to the radius of the corner of the right of way being increased to a minimum of 30ft.

 

2003/0443 Villas, North Hill (08413 B 101) Gordon Andrews

Deferred for a site visit by the Land Development Control Committee.

 

2003/0444 Dwelling House, South Hill (28312 B 163) Gracelyn Lake

Approved subject to the septic tank being shown on the site plan.

 

2003/0445 Store & Bakery & Dwelling House, South Hill (08512 B 93) Andre Hall

Deferred for:

i.         the stairs to be shown on the ground floor and on the elevation drawings;

ii.       the bathroom to be shown on the ground floor plan ;

iii.      access points onto the South Hill main road to be shown on the site plan; and

iv.     a sectional drawing showing the natural slope of the land, the proposed building and the finished slope.

 

2003/0446 Dwelling House, South Hill (38511 B 228) Staphan John Lewis

Approved with the following conditions:

This permission is granted in OUTLINE ONLY.  Full planning permission is required before any development commences.  An application for full planning permission should be submitted to the Land Development Control Committee and shall detail all matters relating to design and siting of the structures; external appearances of the structures; traffic circulation and parking layout; drainage; treatment and disposal of sewage; and landscaping of site.

 

2003/0447 Dwelling House, Sea Feathers (99315 B 113) Jim Sottite & Arlene Anaub

Approved

 

 

 

2003/0448 Dwelling House, East End (89417 B 50) Harold Vanterpool

Approved

 

2003/0449 Office, The Farrington (69014 B 96) Justus Rogers

Deferred for discussion with the agent.

 

 

6.        CORRESPONDENCE

None

 

7.        UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT

None

 

8.        ANY OTHER BUSINESS

None

 

9.        NEXT MEETING

The next meeting will be held on 21 January 2004 at 4:15 p.m.

 

 

 

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Sharon Roberts-Joseph                                                 Orris Proctor

Secretary (Ag)                                                              Chairman