Sec.16-50j-74. Information required

In addition to conforming to Section 16-50l of the Connecticut General Statutes and to Section 16-50l-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an application for a certificate of environmental compatibility and public need for the construction of a new community antenna television tower and head-end structure or telecommunications tower and associated equipment, or modification to an existing community antenna television tower and head-end structure or telecommunications tower and associated equipment, as defined in Sections 16-50i (a) (5) and (6) of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) A description of the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment including height and special design features, access roads and power lines, if any;

(2) A statement of the need for the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment with as much specific information as is practicable to demonstrate the need;

(3) A statement of the benefits expected from the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment with as much specific information as is practicable;

(4) (A) The most recent U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle map (scale 1 inch = 2000 feet) marked to show the approximate site of the tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment and any significant changes within a one mile radius of the site; and

(B) a map (scale 1 inch = 200 feet or less) of the lot or tract on which the tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment is proposed to be located showing the acreage and dimensions of such site, the name and location of adjoining public roads or the nearest public road, and the names of abutting owners and the portions of their lands abutting the site;

(5) (A) Plan and elevation drawings showing the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment, the antennas and other components to be supported, and all structures on the site; and

(B) where relevant, a terrain profile showing the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment;

(6) A description of the site, including the zoning classification of the site and surrounding areas;

(7) A description of the land uses of the site and surrounding areas;

(8) A description of the scenic, natural, historic, and recreational characteristics of the proposed site and surrounding area;

(9) A statement in narrative form of the environmental effects of the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment;

(10) A statement containing justification for the site selected including a description of siting criteria and the narrowing process by which other possible sites were considered and eliminated;

(11) A statement of the estimated cost for site acquisition and construction of the tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment;

(12) A schedule showing the proposed program of site acquisition, construction, completion, and operation;

(13) The names and mail addresses of the owner of the site and all abutting owners;

(14) A listing of any federal, state, regional, district, and municipal agencies with which reviews were conducted concerning the tower and associated equipment or modification and associated equipment, including a copy of any state and municipal agency position or decision with respect to the tower or modification and associated equipment;

(15) Where relevant, a list of all towers and associated equipment within a 5-mile radius of the proposed tower and associated equipment or modification and associated equipment;

(16) A description of technological alternatives and a statement containing justification for the proposed facility;

(17) A description of alternate sites for the proposed tower, if applicable, and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment with the following information:

(A) a U.S.G.S. topographic quadrangle map (scale 1 inch = 2000 feet) marked to show the location of alternate sites;

(B) a map (scale 1 inch = 200 feet or less) of the lots or tracts of the alternate sites for the proposed tower and associated equipment, or modification and associated equipment showing the acreage and dimensions of such site, the name and location of adjoining public roads or the nearest public road, and the names of abutting owners and the portions of their land abutting the alternate site; and

(C) such additional information as would be necessary or useful to compare the costs and environmental impacts of the alternate sites with those of the proposed site;

(18) A statement describing hazards to human health, if any, with such supporting data or references to authoritative sources of information as will be helpful to the understanding of all aspects of the issue, including signal frequency and power density at the proposed site to be transmitted or received by the proposed facility; and

(19) Additional information as may be requested by the Council.

(Effective March 7, 1989; Amended September 7, 2012)