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4 <br /> <br />the height of a tower by: <br />• No more than 10% of the existing height, or <br />• The height of 1 additional antenna, with separation from the <br />nearest existing antenna, not to exceed 20 feet. <br />The law indicates this ‘increase’ in height should be permitted as a <br />matter of right. For example: an existing tower, 160 feet in height, can <br />obtain approval for a 16 foot (10% of 160) increase in height without <br />review/action so long as applicable development standards are <br />adhered to. <br />A tower 199 feet in height seeking a 19 foot height increase, however, <br />exceeds established permitting thresholds as detailed herein. Staff is <br />attempting to ensure these ‘thresholds’ are recognized and appropriate <br />review occurs. <br />Staff had proposed language recognizing these thresholds in an effort <br />to ensure local permitting processes were adhered to. <br />The County Attorney’s office has requested staff revise the proposed <br />language to clarify when Board review is required, specifically in those <br />instances where permit thresholds are exceeded and where the <br />proposed change alters the various facts relied upon with respect to <br />the original permit approval. <br />Agenda materials for the public hearing can be viewed at: <br />http://orangecountync.gov/occlerks/131125.pdf. <br /> <br />January 23, 2014 - Receive Planning Board recommendation. <br /> <br />d. Other <br /> <br /> <br />3. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Orange County ordinance requirements <br /> <br />a. Planning Board Review: <br />October 2, 2013 – Ordinance Review Committee (ORC). <br />This item was reviewed at the October 2, 2013 ORC meeting where there <br />were no comments on the proposal by Board members. <br />December 4, 2013 – Recommendation <br /> <br />b. Advisory Boards: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />c. Local Government Review: <br />60