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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20121110.tiff • 1861 - 2011 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N 17th AVE GREELEY, CO 80631 W E L DEC O U N T Y PHONE: (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540 FAX: (970) 304-6498 March 9, 2012 NOTICE TO REFERRAL AGENCIES CASE NUMBER: USR11-0012 There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. A subsequent hearing will be held on April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with the Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley Colorado 80631. • NAME: Level (3) Communications, LLC, Go Wireless Vision, LLC FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit to extend the height of a Telecommunication Antenna Tower from 65 feet to 100 feet, future carrier equipment and including an existing fiber optic switch facility. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A RE-2519; Part NE4 Section 31, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of and adjacent to CR 28; approximately 300 feet east of State Hwy 85. • EXHIBIT 3 2012-1110 US2.I1-001 a- • 186 1 - 20 11 MEMORANDUM TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: December 5, 2011 W E LeO U N T Y FROM: Heidi Hansen, P.E., Public Works Department SUBJECT: USR11-0012, Level 3 Communications A Use by Special Review permit for a 100 foot wireless tower. The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under the Use by Special Review Standard, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Staff comments made during this phase of the Use by Special Review process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process. COMMENTS: CR 28 is a local gravel road and requires a 60-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60- foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. The applicant will use the existing access to the property. No additional accesses will be granted. Water Quality is not a concern for an unmanned wireless tower site. This area IS NOT in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency • Management Agency (FEMA). REQUIREMENTS: 1. Add the following notes to the plat: a. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. All vegetation, other than grasses, needs to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is completely developed. b. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. EXHIBIT • C\Documents and Settings Ucranslem\Local SettingsVremporary Internet Files\Content IE5\E2HBR89M\USR I I-0012[I].docx . retz MEMORANDUM TO: Chris Gathman, W.C. Planning Services III 0 FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services COLORADO SUBJECT: USR11-0012 Level 3 Communications, LLC DATE: November 22, 2011 Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an expansion of an existing 65 foot wireless communications tower by 35 feet. The height of the tower at completion will be 100 feet. As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required. Portable toilets and hand washing units can be utilized during construction of the expansion. Bottled water is sufficient for drinking provisions during construction. We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following requirements are incorporated into the permit as development standards: • 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. 5. Adequate drinking (bottled water), toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during construction of the facility. 6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 0 SubmltbyEmail • tr)ft Weld County Referral November 4, 2011 W COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Level(3)Communications, LLC Case Number: USR11-0012 Please Reply By: December 2, 2011 Planner: Chris Gathman Project:A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT TO EXTEND THE HEIGHT OF A TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER FROM 65-FEET TO 100-FEET, FUTURE CARRIER EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING AN EXISTING FIBER OPTIC SWITCH FACILITY. Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 28 AND APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85. Parcel Number: 121131000053-R8083200 Legal: PT NE4 SECTION 31, T3N, R66W LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-2519 of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the • above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. 1 We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: A building permit will be required for any new construction,alteration, or addition to any building or tower on the property. It is recommended that a code analysis be done on the project by a design professional with experience in this area. A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of plans including engineered foundation plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be submitted for review.A geotechnical engineering report performed by a registered State of Colorado engineer shall be required. Building permits are required for buildings, structures and change of use for buildings which required permits before the beginning of construction or the proposed change of use. Buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application.Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County:2006 International Building Code;2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code: 2006 International Energy Code;2006 International Fuel Gas Code;2011 National Electrical Code; 2003 ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Building Inspection) • Signature Frank Piacentino Date 12/28/2011 Agency Building Inspection Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 (970)353-6100 ext.3540 (970)304-6498 fax Submit by Email III if I(-bk-at14ii>'' Weld County Referral - - '.$, vember 4,2011 j 7011 COL ORA tment �.. ._�.�_'r The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Level (3) Communications, LLC Case Number: USR11-0012 Please Reply By: December 2, 2011 Planner: Chris Gathman Project:A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT TO EXTEND THE HEIGHT OF A TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER FROM 65-FEET TO 100-FEET, FUTURE CARRIER EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING AN EXISTING FIBER OPTIC SWITCH FACILITY. Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 28 AND APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85. Parcel Number: 121131000053-R8083200 Legal: PT NE4 SECTION 31, T3N, R66W LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-2519 of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not • received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: „ElWe reviewed have the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: Signature-/cif( 2i.-07 Date /I- 7- 71 • Agency bll�1"C . (q 1' Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 (970)353-6100 ext.3540 (970)304-6498 fax • To: Barb Cole To: Chris Gathman Cc: trenkenc5•oIatteville9ov.org Subject: RE: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Date: Tuesday,February 21,2012 9:14:30 AM Attachments: ima ie001,i a image002 unq Thanks Chris—this is all we needed—They have justified why co-location or using the now abandoned Open Range 100 ft. tower is not feasible. From: Chris Gathman [mailto:cgathman@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:47 AM To: Barb Cole Subject: FW: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Importance: High Dear Barb, Here is a response from Level (3) communications re: your November e-mail (see the e-mail below) RE: case# USR11-0012. The likely Planning Commission hearing date for this case will be Tuesday, April 3rd at 1:30 PM at the Weld County Administration Building (1150 O Street, Greeley, CO). • Let me know if you have any questions and/or feel free to forward us any responses. Sincerely, Chris Gathman Planner Ill Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley CO.80631 Ph: (970)353-6100 ext. 3537 Fax: (970)304-6498 WC Logo BW sm (2) Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error,please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the • communication.Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is • strictly prohibited. From: Gerald A. Muldowney fmailto:aam(ahwirelessvisionllc.coml Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 7:43 PM To: Chris Gathman Subject: Re: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Importance: High Chris, Good evening. As promised, please find attached Level (3) Communictions' RF justification for the proposed tower structure extension. Also attached is a letter addressed to you and responding to the concerns/comments presented by Ms. Cole. With this data submittal we will assume that we are back in process for the USR permit review. Please notify me with the anticipated release date of the Staff Report and/or the date of the public hearing. Thank you so much for your continued assistance with our project and the County's USR process. Best regards, • Jerry Muldowney, BSCE WIRELESS VISION, LLC P.O. Box 1100 Boone, North Carolina 28607 Office (828) 297-3333 Mobile (352) 215-9100 www.wirelessvisionllc.corn Original Message From: Chris Gathman To: Gerald A, Muldownev Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:57 PM Subject: FW: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Gerald, Attached is a response from the Town of Platteville contract Planner.There are a number of items/concerns raised in this letter. I know that your co-location statement refers to an existing tower 1,537 to the north of Platteville. Have the other co-location options mentioned below been looked into? • Sincerely, • Chris Gathman Planner Ill Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley CO. 80631 Ph: (970)353-6100 ext. 3537 Fax: (970)304-6498 Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication.Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Barb Cole [mailto:barbcole(ci)commat.com) Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:45 PM • To: Chris Gathman Cc: Leah Vanarsdall; trenken(`plattevillegov.org Subject: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Chris:The Town of Platteville is concerned about the location of the new Telecommunications facility expansion and also unclear where this new facility will be located. Our reasons are as follows: The County may not be aware but Open Range is in bankruptcy and is forced to sell all equipment as reported in the Denver Post. Chris you sent us a description for Open Range yet the application in question seems to be for Level 3. 1) Chris-Can you please confirm that USR11-0012 is an application by Level 3 and that they cannot locate on the existing sites within Platteville? 2) The Town has allowed three recent telecommunication facilities or expansions and like the County, prefer co-location if at all possible. Current facilities that are within the Town of Platteville and exceed the 35 ft. height limit include: a. The Town Water tank just north of the cemetery along US 85; b. The Open Range telecommunication facility just off Reynolds Avenue (508 Reynolds at the Town Park)—In 2009 we permitted the construction of one weathered steel 100 foot monopole and related CMRS facilities within a 100 ft. X 100 ft. leased area. This equipment and service is being discontinued as I understand it, since the company is in bankruptcy. • c. The T-Mobile telecommunication facilities on top of Platteville Feed.This is located at 405 Front Street and was expanded in March of 2009. 3) The Town Code specifically states that co-location within our defined Urban Growth Area • must first be considered prior to allowing additional towers, particularly those over 35 ft. Specific section of the Town's CMRS regulations that we need to ensure are met are included below. Can you confirm that the applicant has met these standards and also confirm who is the applicant. Again,there is a reference to Open Range "(c) Compliance with FCC standards. Upon a request by the Town (on no more than one (1) occasion per year), CMRS facility owners and operators shall certify that: (1) The CMRS facility complies with the current Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") regulations prohibiting localized interference with reception for television and radio broadcasts; and (2) The CMRS facility complies with the current FCC standards for cumulative field measurements of radio frequency power densities and electromagnetic fields." (f) Collocation. The Town encourages the collocation of CMRS facilities when feasible to minimize the number of CMRS facility sites. To further the goal of collocation the following standards apply: (1) No CMRS facility owner or operator shall unreasonably exclude a telecommunications competitor from using the same facility or location. Each request for a new CMRS facility shall demonstrate why collocation is not feasible at an existing facility or site. (2) If a telecommunication competitor attempts to collocate a CMRS facility on an existing or approved CMRS facility or location and the parties cannot reach an agreement, the Town may require a third party technical study to be completed at the • expense of both parties to determine the feasibility of collocation. (g) Design Standards for CMRS Facility Sites. All CMRS sites are subject to the site plan review process as set forth in Section 16-4-100 of this Chapter, and fees as specified in Appendix A- Schedule of Fees. The review process shall vary according to the type of CMRS facility proposed and the zone district in which the facility is located. The purpose of the site plan review for CMRS facility sites is to ensure that the necessary antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters are sited and screened in a way that minimizes visual and physical impacts on the surrounding area. The following design criteria and requirements shall apply to all CMRS antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters: (1) All CMRS antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters shall be designed to be compatible with surrounding buildings and existing or planned uses in the area. This may be accomplished using compatible architectural elements such as color,texture, scale, and character; (2) The siting and installation of CMRS antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters shall preserve or enhance the site. Existing vegetation, if any, should be preserved and improved to provide screening for the facility; (3) All freestanding CMRS facilities shall be fenced or secured to prohibit tampering with the equipment. Fencing should not be used exclusively but instead be supplemented with vegetation. Any security fencing should be a design that blends into the character of the existing environment and meet the height limitation for the zone district in which the fencing is located; • (4) All CMRS antennae and equipment should be no taller than necessary for the efficient operation of the CMRS antennae and equipment; (5) Applicants shall demonstrate that the CMRS facility site is a necessary component of the applicant's overall communication network and communication plan for the community. Such demonstration shall require that the applicant establish at least one (1) of the following criteria: (1) the site is necessary to provide appropriate signal coverage quality; (2)the site is made necessary pursuant to the applicant's FCC license; or (3) the site is necessary to handle increased capacity due to caller volume. In addition, the applicant shall demonstrate: (1) existing topography and/or structures in the surrounding area preclude other locations in the same area; and (2) technical and engineering factors require the site to be in the desired location in relation to other existing sites and system constraints such as frequency requirements, availability of electric power and interconnection to telephone land lines, and site access; (6) All CMRS antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters shall be sited, designed, and screened to minimize the visibility of such equipment from surrounding properties, public streets and neighborhoods. All monopoles and radio towers shall demonstrate that the materials and structure minimizes the visual impact on surrounding properties to the greatest extent possible; (7) The color(s) of all CMRS antennae, equipment, and equipment shelters shall minimize the visibility of the CMRS facility; and, (8) To minimize the visual and physical impact on the surrounding area caused by freestanding and building mounted CMRS facilities, the Town encourages innovative and multiple use of building and structures for the location of CMRS telecommunications • facilities,antenna, and equipment. We remain concerned that yet another 100 ft. telecommunication facility is being constructed at the gateway to our community. WCR28 is the southern boundary of our adopted Urban Growth Area Boundary. The Comprehensive Plan specifically references this as the southern gateway to the Platteville Community. Co-location on the Town's water tank, on the Platteville Feed Silo or on the 100 ft. monopole that will no longer be in use should be investigated prior to allowing yet another 100 ft.tower. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions. Barbara Cole, President Community Matters, Inc. Located in Historic Downtown Littleton 5601 South Nevada Street Littleton, Colorado Direct Line-303-730-3173 Cell-720-641-7863 Main Office- 303-730-0397 • Subject: Re: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Importance: High •Chris, Good evening. As promised, please find attached Level (3) Communictions' RF justification for the proposed tower structure extension. Also attached is a letter addressed to you and responding to the concerns/comments presented by Ms. Cole. With this data submittal we will assume that we are back in process for the USR permit review. Please notify me with the anticipated release date of the Staff Report and/or the date of the public hearing. Thank you so much for your continued assistance with our project and the County's USR process. Best regards, Jerry Muldowney, BSCE WIRELESS VISION, LLC P.O. Box 1100 Boone, North Carolina 28607 Office (828)297-3333 Mobile (352) 215-9100 www.wirelessvisionllc.com Original Message •From: Chris Gathman To: Gerald A. Muldowney Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 3:57 PM Subject: FW: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Gerald, Attached is a response from the Town of Platteville contract Planner.There are a number of items/concerns raised in this letter. I know that your co-location statement refers to an existing tower 1,537 to the north of Platteville. Have the other co- location options mentioned below been looked into? Sincerely, Chris Gathman Planner III Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley CO. 80631 Ph: (970)353-6100 ext. 3537 Fax: (970)304-6498 • 2 S cRE ION L.L.C. ti, -1/ • P.O. Box 1100, Boone, North Carolina 28607 OFF: (828)297-3333 FAX: (828)297-9696 Site Development Services February 4, 2012 Mr. Chris Gathman Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: 52 Eighty, LLC CO-021 Platteville USR for Telecommunications Tower Extension Dear Mr. Gathman: Please find attached RF data provided by Level (3) Communications, LLC, justifying the current need for the requested tower extension from 69 feet to 100 feet. The information provided below is our response to the comments provided by Ms. Barbara Cole with Community Matters, Inc. I am hopeful that said information will provide Ms. Cole with a better understanding of our project and the Community need it will satisfy. • The proposed development to be reviewed by the County as a USR involves a request to extend an existing microwave tower structure which will enable the existing facility to better serve the surrounding communities by providing greater backhaul capacity for both wireless broadband providers and wireless telecommunications providers. Open range was just one of numerous wireless broadband providers who are committed to providing wireless broadband throughout rural America in association with a program sponsored by the USDA. Each of these providers together with the local telecommunications service providers need the added backhaul capacity provided by this facility. The City needs to avail itself of the submitted RF Data, Photo Simulation data, and the USR submittal data which clearly shows the exact location of the existing facility that is slated for expansion. The application is by Level (3) Communications, the fee simple land owner, and the Fiber Optic (F.O.) backhaul provider. The tower extension can not be located on existing sites in Platteville because the Level (3) equipment and the Level (3) F.O. switch only exist at the Level (3) property. The existing Level (3) Communications facility actually off loads some of the towers in Platteville listed by Ms. Cole. Ms. Cole is concerned regarding the preference to approve co-locations before allowing additional towers, this USR does not involve • • 11,0 Mr. Chris Gathman February 4, 2012 Page Two an additional tower but rather is more inline with preparing an existing tower to handle the co-location of additional antennas. We will confirm that Level (3) Communication the fee simple property owner and the owner of the F.O. backhaul system is the applicant for the USR. Furthermore, the Applicant maintains an FCC license and the proposed tower structure extension is in complete accord with the FCC regulations and the FAA regulations. Additionally, the existing tower structure, and likewise the proposed tower structure extension have been designed with access capacity in order to accommodate the future co-locations of other service providers. The tower owners desire to accommodate future co-location is demonstrated by the excess ground space maintained at the base of the tower structure. The proposed facility meets the screening requirements of Weld County. Furthermore, the facility as been sited towards the interior of the parent tract thereby maximizing existing natural buffers in an attempt to minimize potential visual impacts to adjoining • properties and public right-of-ways. Additionally, the existing facility is enclosed by a locked security fence. The attached RF data establishes the fact that the proposed tower structure extension is the minimum height necessary to provide the required level of service. Likewise, the RF data demonstrates that the proposed tower structure extension is needed to enhance the existing Level (3) Communications backhaul network. With the existing Level (3) Communications F.O. network being located at the site of the proposed tower structure extension and not at the Town's water tank, or the Platteville Feed Silo or the 100 ft. monopole, the use of these structures in Level (3) Communications' backhaul network is not a realistic option. We are hopeful that the attached RF data together with the information listed above might assist the Town in better understanding our proposal. Please feel free to contact me if we can provide additional information. Very truly yours, Wireless Visio , LLC % Gerald A. Muldowney, BSCE • Project Manager Chris Gathman From: Barb Cole [barbcole@commat.com] *wit: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:14 AM o: Chris Gathman Cc: trenken@plattevillegov.org Subject: RE: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Thanks Chris—this is all we needed—They have justified why co-location or using the now abandoned Open Range 100 ft.tower is not feasible. From: Chris Gathman [mailto:cgathman@co.weld.co.us] Sent:Tuesday, February 21, 2012 7:47 AM To: Barb Cole Subject: FW: 52 Eighty, LLC C)-021 Platteville Importance: High Dear Barb, Here is a response from Level (3) communications re:your November e-mail (see the e-mail below) RE: case# USR11- 0012.The likely Planning Commission hearing date for this case will be Tuesday,April 3rd at 1:30 PM at the Weld County Administration Building(1150 O Street,Greeley, CO). Let me know if you have any questions and/or feel free to forward us any responses. Sincerely, • Chris Gathman Planner III Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue,Greeley CO.80631 Ph:(970)353-6100 ext. 3537 Fax:(970)304-6498 r rV Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Gerald A. Muldowney jmailto:gamOwirelessvisionllc.com] nt: Sunday, February 05, 2012 7:43 PM To: Chris Gathman 1 Submit by Email • Aperl"-, Weld County Referral VIIDc November 4, 2011 COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Level (3)Communications, LLC Case Number: USR11-0012 Please Reply By: December 2, 2011 Planner Chris Gathman Project:A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT TO EXTEND THE HEIGHT OF A TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER FROM 65-FEET TO 100-FEET, FUTURE CARRIER EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING AN EXISTING FIBER OPTIC SWITCH FACILITY. Location: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO COUNTY ROAD 28 AND APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85. Parcel Number: 121131000053-R8083200 Legal: PT NE4 SECTION 31, T3N, R66W LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-2519 of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the • above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. riWe have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive H Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Comments: CDOT has no issues with this proposal. Please note that direct access off of Highway 85 will never be considered.Access must continue to come off of the county road system.Our right-of-way request is 100 feet from centerline of the highway if not currently available. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 970-350-2163. • Signature Tim Bilobran-Access Manager Date 11/7/2011 Agency CDOT Region 4 Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 (970)353-6100 ext.3540 (970)304-6498 fax Hello