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RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE MICROWAVE REPEATER STATION IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 29th day of September, 1993, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Burlington Northern Railroad, 176 East 5th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a private microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the NE* of Section 27, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, at said hearing on September 29, 1993, the Board deemed it advisable to continue said matter to October 6, 1993, at 10:00 a.m. , at the request of a surrounding property owner, and WHEREAS, at said hearing on October 6, 1993, said applicant was represented by Mark Wentland, and WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides standards for review of said Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, has studied the request of the applicant and the recommendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. This proposal is consistent with the agricultural goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The location of the proposed towers will not affect prime agricultural land or agricultural uses in the area. b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. 931017 PLO4C& 7 PL0927 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PAGE 2 c. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include dryland pasture, rural residences, oil and gas production, and high tension power lines. d. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. e. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. This area is expected to remain agricultural. f. No overlay districts affect the site. g. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a private microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. A recorded exemption which conforms to the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations shall be approved. 4. Before recording the plat: a. The electrical and transmission equipment fire hazard potential shall be analyzed and approved by Brighton Fire Protection District personnel. 931017 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PAGE 3 b. The non-commercial junkyard consisting of second-hand building materials shall be removed. c. A reasonable agreement shall be obtained between the applicant and Union Pacific Resources Company and Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation concerning the possible future development of the mineral estate. d. The applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District regarding fire detection equipment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 6th day of October, A.D. , 1993. 11 / /1 /I/BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:/ fail / 'l/l/6LZG 77 WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board � " i�l � �J Constance L Harbert, Chairman j�l BY: /� __ __ - // Wit-f yZ �// Deputy Cler to the B W. bster, Pro em APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vile /iii c- (2 ��x : o�rge E Baxter Ax - i /�!- County Attorney Dale K. Hall EXCUSED Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 931017 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD USR #1030 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. Any harmful interference caused by frequencies transmitted from the tower shall be corrected by the applicant at the applicant's expense. 4. The applicant shall provide space on the tower and in the equipment building for an antenna and equipment to mitigate any loss of, or enhance, transmission capability in the existing public safety radio network. The space shall be provided at no cost to the public safety agencies. 5. The access route to the facility shall be via a 25-foot wide road from Weld County Road 6. The access road shall be graded and graveled. An 18- inch CMP culvert shall be placed at the intersection of Weld County Road 6 and the on-site access road. 6. The 35 x 30-foot fenced area shall be covered with gravel. 7. Fire ratings of the building construction shall be submitted to the Brighton Fire Protection District prior to construction. 8. The electrical generator shall conform to the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District. 9. The site and tower shall adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration recommendation for obstruction marking and lighting. 10. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 11. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 13. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 931017 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PAGE 2 14. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 931017 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 93-69 RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE MICROWAVE REPEATER STATION IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD A public hearing was conducted on October 6, 1993, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Chairman Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem Commissioner George E. Baxter Commissioner Dale K. Hall Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer - Excused Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison Planning Department representative, Greg Thompson The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 18, 1993, and duly published September 16, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted on September 29, 1993, to consider the request of Burlington Northern Railroad for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a private microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Said hearing on September 29, 1993, was continued to October 6, 1993, at the request of a surrounding property owner. At said hearing on October 6, 1993, Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Greg Thompson, Planning Department representative, entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written. He suggested an addendum to the recommendation concerning Condition of Approval 4/5, which was to be met prior to scheduling before the Board. However, this matter was preadvertised; therefore, Mr. Thompson recommended said Condition be changed to #4d requiring it to be met prior to recording the plat. Mr. • Morrison explained a letter was tendered addressing Condition of Approval #4c requiring an agreement between the applicant and Union Pacific Resources Company concerning the mineral estate. He further explained this a private agreement between the two companies; therefore, the arrangement specifics do not need to be part of the Permit. Mark Wentland, Engineer representing the applicant, stated this request was proposed because Burlington is forced to relocate its existing tower due to its height and proximity to the new airport. Responding to questions from the Board, Mr. Wentland explained other sites were looked at; however, this site was the best available and allowed them to build the shortest tower. He further explained other sites would have required a 500-foot-plus tower, and this tower will be 280 feet. Mr. Wentland confirmed the tower will be in the middle of the property, which is under agreement with the landowner for purchase. He said the proposed private air strip would be located in the southeast corner of the same section as the tower, and he indicated he was first made aware of Bruce Bosshardt's desire at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Thompson confirmed a Special Review Permit would be required for an air strip and no application has been submitted; however, Mr. Bosshardt indicated in a letter that he had received the application more than a year ago. Mr. Thompson stated there are several high-tension power lines in the area, which could be a major concern. Mr. Wentland said interference with frequencies is not anticipated and has not occurred in the past. In response to Chairman's Harbert reference to a letter from the Town of Lochbuie, Mr. Wentland explained he spoke with representatives from the Town and the Police Department, and he understood the Town is in the 931017 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PAGE 2 process of erecting a tower for its own use; therefore, he requested a letter indicating the Town has no intent to use Burlington's tower. Mr. Thompson indicated he did receive said letter and presented it to the Board. He explained Chief Collins had concerns about Rocky Mountain Railcar using Burlington's frequencies and interfering with channels Lochbuie would be operating on. Mr. Wentland clarified he looked through Burlington's records, and there was no request to use the frequencies. He also talked with Motorola, who provides Weld County's emergency bands, and was told Rocky Mountain Railcar and Burlington are not licensed to operate on the same frequencies. Commissioner Hall questioned whether Burlington would be opposed to allowing Lochbuie access to the tower for emergency communication in the area. Mr. Wentland explained the Purchase Option Agreement with the landowner has a stipulation that no other parties may occupy space on the tower. Mr. Thompson referred to Development Standard 114 which requires the applicant to provide space on the tower at no cost to the public safety agencies. He further clarified Lochbuie does not want space on Burlington's tower; however, the Town does not want its frequency to be compromised. Commissioner Hall, as the Coordinator for Communications, commented on the need for further enhancement in areas having communication problems. Ray Townsend, representing Burlington, said he negotiated the option with the landowner, and the intent is not to impede public safety, as long as it does not interfere with Burlington's uses, but to not allow commercial use. Steve Hudson, also representing Burlington, said they have no objection to public safety utilization and would be willing to discuss Weld County's needs and review the possibilities. Mr. Bosshardt explained the purpose of the air strip would be for his personal use. He indicated he contacted Weld County concerning the proposal prior to purchasing the property. He explained the location of the power lines, which leave the basic areas to the south, north and west open. Mr. Bosshardt said the tower would restrict his flight, but not prohibit it. In addition, he discussed with his neighbors the problems of interference and decrease in land values. He noted much of the surrounding area is annexed to Brighton; therefore, the area is a candidate for development. He indicated there was one other area available for a 280-foot tower and requested denial of this matter allowing Burlington to find another functional site. In response to questions from the Board, Mr. Bosshardt explained the topography of the area and the proposed alignment for his runway. He said his proposal had been accepted in total by the FAA, with no problems whatsoever, and further explained the configuration of the runway with efficient obstruction clearance. After answering further questions from the Board, Mr. Bosshardt said Burlington has not provided any evidence that there would not be a reduction in property values and explained his general assumption that the tower would detract from the scenic beauty of the area and restrict how close structures could be built to this site. Mr. Thompson responded by explaining the restrictions on building near property lines; however, the tower is designed to collapse on itself, thus no special restrictions would be applied. Mr. Bosshardt answered further questions from the Board concerning the cross-wind runway usage and explained the main problems would occur when taking off to the north. At the request of Commissioner Baxter, Mr. Townsend explained this area was selected to hit more microwave towers, and there are numerous utilities surrounding and running through the site. He said the site was appraised higher than fair-market value, and the surrounding landowners could use this site as a comparable because Burlington is paying 50 percent more than the appraisal. Mr. Townsend noted Burlington was not asked to provide value information and would be glad to provide any requested information. He indicated the parcel is 10 acres, and in the case of the tower collapsing, it would all fall within the 10 acres. Mr. Townsend said a diminution fee has been paid; however, he has never seen an actual diminution in value. He reiterated this site was one of the most remote available and the best available to carry signals to other towers. Mr. Townsend confirmed the agreement with Union Pacific and all Conditions of 931017 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PAGE 3 Approval and Development Standards are acceptable. Commissioner Hall suggested adding the word "enhance" to Development Standard #4. Mr. Townsend reminded the Board of the stipulation with the owner. Commissioner Hall moved to approve the request of Burlington Northern Railroad for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a private microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as entered into the record and the addition of the words "or enhance" before the words "transmission capability. . ." in Development Standard #4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster, and Mr. Thompson reiterated Condition of Approval #5 needed to be adjusted to #4d. The motion carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 11th day of October, 1993. APPROVED: ATTEST /� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to he Board "�:�j�//.2� By: iq--y�� Const nce L. rbert, Chairman Deputy Clerk to the Boated W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem '` �'m TAPE #93-34 i J orgs4. Baxt=r DOCKET #93-69 Da a K. Hall PL0927 EXCUSED Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 931017 ATTENDANCE RECORD HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 6th DAY OF October 1993: DOCKET 1t 93-72 - Special Revie Permit, Associated Natural Gas DOCKET 1t 93-69 - Special Review Permit, Burlington Northern Railroad DOCKET 1t 93-70 - Service Plan, Thompson Rivers Park and Recreation District DOCKET 1t 93-71 - Special Review Permit, Albert N. and Lorraine A. Michall PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET It (as listed above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING _ 1 14 L ..,, !ifitizrynill4 _ __ fe L_ Li_ �- E�_VII,�GC'�., L . '13 / 1) sccA eAtf,,, �z.23 3, �t 33 , t- N /,t•-S.--"e 7.3- 1 z wee 3,-3 r , lie F3 -. 70 4. 02. t-AL1 71.1�aL ice t .. W ,'Y3 be C 7 YY' z { y-1im cat Lc ki 3 y o , I1 /k` % ad,Itiot.. '-):.hifrea I ;(v// bt,C',/L3 (1r%;''rr1Bc)<;, fr .-,/.." - 3 Ui�.-�i % 7 y i /� GLI l�� — s,��ctL•,u� /3 >6 U 4 '73 la �tt�1' 1�0',A'...nt� �� -I b t 1a/e`tNILe.t .5./ ...,.� 1`1C''\�CV.n" 1 I�i I1l p � ic . �; ' nrc,I S �le ��,�u� ��aT�t3�Lt,�'rc r ��'39 at) (doe Atciri 3 : 3 in 4, AFSs )/ . S Fl1frie 0: A tun 1 9i%q 111. E res.'fl< / 7G I, 5711 st sr Act , rtN ,ss/o / 93..61r 2 1 J / is 1<'. �I:n [ 1, Of 334<t: 10.1,,, ./. , / .J14 H r A P- ( r T �� JC/C 7 `7.3 -6' 1o'2.ay A X71 hf�.1e 1�.�jarx 'j>a:, o0 ;�zv v: br �r7 I 9 2 4-/ r .i '16?;-(0E_ sSMAIAT / 15t i`i (...)c it 4� f�z,c.4To (',� c SCGt� i sl 6^� Y «inr' NOT I C E The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on October 6, 1993, conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of this plan creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as amended, for a period of three years. APPLICANT: Burlington Northern Railroad 176 East 5th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE! of Section 27, Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado TYPE AND INTENSITY OF APPROVED USE: A private microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) Zone District SIZE OF PARCEL: 10 acres, more or less Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of approval will result in a forfeiture of the vested property right. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN CLERK TO�// JL I / GTHE �BOARD y, • BY: Gi.Lc-y. L.E!t'Lc_., Deputy Cl k to the Board PUBLISHED: October 14, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon R-21017 Manmlorowva repeater AFFEDAVIT OF PUBLICATION station to the STATE OF COLORADO The Board of County friSPiwalurall Zone Commissioners of DlsWot ss Weld County, COUNTY OF WELD Colorado, on SIZE OE PARCEL.: October 6, 1993, 10 acres, more or I, I'ITH H_ANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly conditionally less sworn, say that I am publisher of approved a Site Specific Failure to-abide by WINDSOR BEACON Development Plan the terms and and Special Review- conditions of a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said Permit for the app M agoghe In County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, property and a forfeiture of the purpose described vested :property in said County and State; and that the notice, of which below. Conditional riSK the annexed is/in a true copy, has been published in said approval of this plan - weekly for d _successive weeks, that the notice creates ■ vested BOARD OF was publishe the regular and entire issue of every Itraporty right COUNTY number of the paper during the period and time of uraine4 to Article COMMISSIONERS, publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a IS of Title 24 W L TY, supplement, and that the first publication of said notice aalaaaad, for a was in said paper bearing the date of the 't1ha of three �¢/� / yswy BY: DONALD D. f"i" day of ler./r r , A.D., 19 9- and WARDEN, CLERK A Ott!CANT : TO THE BOARD the last publication bearing the date of the Isoinerm Northern RaWeatt, 176 East BY: SHELLY K. day of , A.D., 19 and SSIltoat, St, Paul, MILLER, Deputy that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published tiMsssa/r 55101 Clerk to the Board continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 LOCAL Published In the consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the D68EIrTION. pad Windsor .Beacon date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a af:Seta(tikot seam as October 14, newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate 27, ..Township t ins. _ printing of legal notices an 'advertisements, approved la flange _86 \— May 18, 1931, and all prior css�{{ar as in force. West of the 6th County, .�� /� Weld County, Colorado ` ` P USHER TYPE AND 1- INTENSITY OF Subscribed n sworn to before me this a/'� day APPROVED USE: of 19f A private ire4.427 ^' NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires C ` -7 21 %994 '_. 07101" CO / U a � � o = M a W ICI a c a a sem JaMod saulfl JaMod soul] JaMod Sam JOMod c � o � v 0 N N C 0 (-) (1.) OCTOBER J. , 199:% ANTHONY AND CAROLYN FRANK: 1-`-5759 WELL) COUNTY ROAD 4 BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 PHONE (3 03) 6159-4611 ATTENTION; WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEAR COMMISSIONERS: I WAS PRESENT ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1993 FOR THE HEARING CONCERNING BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD 'S MICROWAVE TOWER. DUE TO A POSTPONEMENT THE HEARING IS TO BE ON OCTOBER 6, 1993. :[ WILL.. NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THEN SO I AM SENDING IN A PROTEST IN WRITING I: WOL.JLD LIKE TO POINT OUT THAI THE CITY LIMITS ARE NOT 2. 5 MILES FROM THE IMPENDING TOWER BUT 1/2 MILE. EVEN THOUGH WE ARE ZONED AGRICULTURAL., MOST OF US DO NOT MAKE A LIVING FROM THE LAND, IN FACT , WE ALL WORK VERY HARD TO SUPPORT THE LAND) AND OUR HOMES IN THE COUNTRY. WE MOVED TO THE COUNTRY KNOWING THE EXPENSE, SO THAT WE COULD HAVE QUITE SURROUNDINGS, A GREAT VIEW., CLEAN AIR, ETC. OUR LANG) ADJOINS THE LAND WHERE THE TOWER IS TO BE PLACED. YES , I HAVE TALKED TO THE PEOPLE FROM BURLINGTON NORTHERN ABOUT MY CONCERNS ANI) THEY SAY THAT THE TOWER WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH OUR CELLULAR PHONE, MODEMS, ETC. BUT WE STILL OBJECT TO THE TOWER FOR THE VERY REASONS THAT IF WE SAY YES TO ONE WITHIN A SHORT TIME THERE WILL BE SEVERAL. WE ARE ALREADY SURROUNDED BY POWER LINES, GAS ANI) OIL LINES AND THAT IS ENOUGH, THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. SINCERELY , 4..i 'Yt. j V ..71:424ad Ce a. PZ, NZ•, 4ec--c_ C 1 nip 1WN of LOCHBUIE 303696273 P. 02 JouTn of Loai2LTt iz _ 0162 Poplar Street wno Brighton,Colorado 80801-6416 Phone.(303)659-6273 ,Lochbuie Jennifer Rutherford 110 S. Zante St. Lochbuie, CO 80601 . (303)659-3987 September 28, 1993 Greg Thompson Current Planner Dept. of Planning Services 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Hr Thompson, In response to our phone conversation on September 27 I spoke with Chief Nike Collins, Chief of the Lochbuie Police Department and he told me that the system they would be using for communications would be a microwave UHF band. He stated that the system was planned for an existing tower near the town of Dacono.' He said they had not made plans for the use of the Burlington Northern tower proposed in case no:USR-1030. chief Collins stated that if you have any other questions you can call him at the police station (659-1395) . Thank you for your patience. Sincerely, 2fetCltherfotdtL/' O 17 SEP 284 Weld County Planning SEP 28 '93 08;45 7x 596273 PRGE.002 WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1700 BROADWAY,SUITE 11320 OF COUNSEL JOHN F.WELBORN STEPHEN J.SULLIVAN DENVER,COLORADO 80290-1 801 ROBERT F.WELBORN JOHN F.NECK TELEPHONE(3031830-2500 FACSIMILE(3031832-2366 SPECIAL COUNSEL KEITH O.TOOLEY JOHN S.COWAN MOLLY SOMMERVILLE KAREN OSTRANDER-KRUG MARLA E.VALDEZ October 5, 1993 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Proposed Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Township 1 North, Range 66 West Section 27: Portion of NE4 Weld County, Colorado Ladies and Gentlemen: I represent Union Pacific Resources Company ("UPRC") and Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation ("UPLRC") with respect to the application for a site specific development plan and special review permit for the above-referenced property ("Property") that has been filed by Burlington Northern Railroad Company ("BNRR"). UPLRC or UPRC own all of the minerals that underlie the Property. In that UPLRC and UPRC have worked out an agreement with BNRR with respect to the minerals which UPLRC owns in the Property, UPLRC and UPRC have no objection to the application. I am providing this letter to R.J. Townsend, Regional Manager of Property Services for BNRR, with the understanding that he will present it to you at the hearing to be held on the application on October 6. Very truly yours, Molly Sommerville MS/jkm r:47 .� FROM : ACCURATE DESIGN OCl ;. 1993 11:07 PM P 1 Bruce C. Bosshardt 15799 WCR 4 Brighton,CO 80801-9729 • Voice/Fax 303-654-1488 October 3, 1993 Board of County Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley,CO 80632 Dear Sirs, I am writing in regard to the proposed Burlington Northern Railroad microwave tower, request USR-1030. This 283 foot structure is proposed for the north-cast 114 of section 27,TIN,R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado. I own 40 acres in the south-east 1/4 of section 27. I purchased this property in December of last year with the intent of being able to keep my personal airplane at home on the properly. In regard to this I contacted Weld County Planning& Zoning(Lennel)on 08/12/92 and obtained the necessary forms and applications. I am currently in the process of filling out the applications&forms. The proposed microwave tower will be in a direct line with the area that I have planned to put my north-south runway. This would severely limit the use 1 will be able to get out of my property. Additionally,I have discussed the proposed tower with my neighbors,and we feel it would not be of benefit to the area. There are worries about property values,the ability to develop this area in the future,interference with communications (computers,modems,fax,cellular phones,etc.)and the general appearance of such a structure on our hill top. We feel the Planning&Zoning recommendation for approval is in error in two main areas. First,the report says this use would be compatible with existing surrounding land uses and it refers to dry land pasture and rural residences. This makes it sound like a few small family farms where the land is supporting the families. In point of fact, the reverse is true, These people have jobs in the city to be able to pay for the privilege of playing gentleman fanner on the weekends. We pay a very high price in purchase amounts,county taxes based on the value of the land and maintenance&up keep to be able to enjoy country living. The presents of a 283 foot tower in our back yards will detract from that quality of life. Second, the report says the tower would be compatible with future development because the area is expected to remain agricultural The proposed site is less that 1/2 mile from land that has already been annexed to Brighton and is officially within the city limits. With the advent of the new Denver International Airport,the City of Brighton is expected to expand quickly. It may expand to a point were this area could be economically developed. This would mean a great increase in the value of these properties. This site would probably not be considered for development if it contained a 283 foot microwave tower. Information brought out at the Planning&Zoning hearing indicates there are other possible sites that do not have residences immediately adjoining them. We would ask the Board of County Commissioners to turn down the Burlington Northern Railroad request for a special permit at this time. We would further ask that the Board of County Commissioners consider this request in the future only if no site can be found by Burlinton Northern Railroad that will function to the level their current site on Denver International Airport property does. Thank you for considering this recommendation. Sincer Bruce C. shar t �^ n^' or' OCT 3 ' 93 23: 05 ' 7 ' DG •� � 3036541483 PAGE . 001 Pc a Lac ( � , rfL cL Bruce C. Bosshardt 15799 WCR 4 Brighton, CO 80601-9729 ...' Voice/Fax 303-654-1483 • October 3, 1993 Board of County Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Dear Sirs, I am writing in regard to the proposed Burlington Northern Railroad microwave tower, request USR-1030. This 283 foot structure is proposed for the north-east 1/4 of section 27, TIN,R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. I own 40 acres in the south-east 1/4 of section 27. I purchased this property in December of last year with the intent of being able to keep my personal airplane at home on the property. In regard to this 1 contacted Weld County Planning& Zoning(Lennel)on 08/12/92 and obtained the necessary forms and applications. I am currently in the process of filling out the applications&forms. The proposed microwave tower will be in a direct line with the area that I have planned to put my north-south runway. This would severely limit the use I will be able to get out of my property. Additionally, I have discussed the proposed tower with my neighbors, and we feel it would not be of benefit to the area. There are worries about property values, the ability to develop this area in the future, interference with communications (computers, modems, fax, cellular phones, etc.)and the general appearance of such a structure on our hill top. We feel the Planning&Zoning recommendation for approval is in error in two main areas. First,the report says this use would be compatible with existing surrounding land uses and it refers to dry land pasture and rural residences. This makes it sound like a few small family farms where the land is supporting the families. In point of fact, the reverse is true. These people have jobs in the city to be able to pay for the privilege of playing gentleman farmer on the weekends. We pay a very high price in purchase amounts, county taxes based on the value of the land and maintenance&up keep to be able to enjoy country living. The presents of a 283 foot tower in our back yards will detract from that quality of life. Second,the report says the tower would be compatible with future development because the area is expected to remain agricultural. The proposed site is less that 1/2 mile from land that has already been annexed to Brighton and is officially within the city limits. With the advent of the new Denver International Airport,the City of Brighton is expected to expand quickly. It may expand to a point were this area could be economically developed. This would mean a great increase in the value of these properties. This site would probably not be considered for development if it contained a 283 foot microwave tower. Information brought out at the Planning&Zoning hearing indicates there are other possible sites that do not have residences immediately adjoining them. We would ask the Board of County Commissioners to turn down the Burlington Northern Railroad request for a special permit at this time. We would further ask that the Board of County Commissioners consider this request in the future only if no site can be found by Burlinton Northern Railroad that will function to the level their current site on Denver International Airport property does. Thank you for considering this recommendation. Sincerel(3C,(3C9::Bruce C. Bosshardt VS-47-45 1 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 21, 1993 A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held September 21, 1993, in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room #101) , Weld County Centennial Building, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Judy Yamaguchi at 1:35 p.m. Tape 446 Roll Call Richard Kimmel Present Ron Sommer Present Tom Rulon Present Juliette Kroekel Present Bill O'Hare ' Present 4'/ -G Shirley Camenisch Present r.� Marie Koolstra Present Bud Clemons Absent Judy Yamaguchi Present Also present: Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, Department of Planning Services; Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney; Sharyn Ruff, Secretary. The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission, held on September 7, 1993, was approved with the correction that Bill O'Hare present at the start of the meeting. He left at 2:30 p.m. CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 APPLICANT: Burlington Northern Railroad REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a Microwave Repeater Station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. Mark Gwenlyn, representative, explained Burlington Northern Railroad is required to move their existing microwave tower due to new Denver International Airport requirements. Richard Kimmel asked if there are other towers in the proposed area. Mark said yes, one 1-1/2 mile north and one 2 miles north. SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 21, 1993 Page 2 The Chairperson asked if Burlington Northern had any concerns regarding the Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation. Mark said yes, they were concerned about the wording in Development Standard Number 7 , regarding the requirement to Brighton Fire Protection District. He explained they have a 24 hour monitoring system in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lee Morrison said the County dispatch office does not require private alarms into Fire Protection Districts and the applicant would need to consult with Brighton FPD. Richard Kimmel moved to amend Case Number USR-1030, Burlington Northern Railroad, to delete Development Standard #7, and add Condition of Approval #5, to read: 5. Prior to scheduling before the Board of County Commissioners, the applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District regarding fire detection equipment. Bill O'Hare seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette Kroekel - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney and Raymond Townsend, representative, Burlington Northern Railroad discussed the right of eminent domain. It was determined Burlington Northern's Attorney and Lee Morrison would follow-up with telephone calls. The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. Bruce Bosart, surrounding property owner, asked exactly where the tower would be located and the height of the tower. Gloria Dunn showed him on the map and said the tower height would be 283 feet. His concern was the future use of a small aircraft on his property. Tim Morgan, Van Aire Skyport Corporation, expressed concerns because the proposed tower is in line with their runway. Extensive discussion followed regarding general aviation in the area and commercial aircraft traffic with the new Denver International Airport. Van Aire Skyport Corporation would like to see Burlington Northern locate the tower elsewhere. The main concern was aircraft congestion and safety concerns to pilots and the people on the ground. Bill O'Hare read the letter from the Federal Aviation Administration, dated August 24, 1993, which stated the proposed tower is not a hazard to general aviation in this area. • 9.1017 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING September 21, 1993 Page 3 Perry Miller, Van Aire Skyport Corporation, said the Federal Aviation Administration will approve almost anything. He gave examples of airports throughout the United States. He stated his opinion that the FAA will approve almost anything. He further stated their requirements meet the absolute minimums regarding safety issues. Juliette Kroekel asked where they would like to see the proposed tower located. Perry Miller said they didn' t care as long as it was not in alignment with the Van Aire Skyport runway. Bill O'Hare asked Burlington Northern if they had looked at other locations in the area. Mark Gwenlyn said they looked at various sites but this one met all their requirements because the "line of site" has to be maintained between their other towers. Ron Sommer asked Tim Morgan, Van Aire Skyport Corporation, how busy this particular airport facility stays throughout the year. Tim Morgan said about 3,000 arrivals/departures per year on an average. The number of flights generated out of Jefferson County Airport and Tri-County combined raises this figure considerably. Judy Yamaguchi asked how far these airstrips were from the proposed tower site. Tim said 30-40 miles. Richard Kimmel moved Case Number USA-1030, Burlington Northern Railroad, be forwarded with the deletion of Development Standard #7 and the addition of Condition of Approval #5, to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Shirley Camenisch seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the 'secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette Kroekel - no; Bill O'Hare - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - no. Motion carried six to two. CASE NUMBER: Z-482 APPLICANT: Martha A. Williams REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to E (Estate) . LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The NW4 SW4 of Section 29, T2N, R68W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: Approximately 2-3/4 miles west of the Town of Frederick; south of Weld County Road 16-1/2 and west of Weld County Road 5. 931017 BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Richard Kimmel that the following resolution be introduced for passage, with the addition of Condition of Approval #5 and the deletion of Development Standard #7, by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 NAME: Burlington Northern Railroad ADDRESS: 176 E. Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Use by Special Review permit ' for a Microwave Repeater Station. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6, approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: This proposal is consistent with the agricultural goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The location of the proposed towers will not affect prime agricultural land or agricultural uses in the area. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include dryland pasture, rural residences, oil and gas production, and high tension power lines. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. f x Ai* F 93101'7 RESOLUTION, USR-1030 Burlington Northern Railroad Page 2 The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. This area is expected to remain agricultural. No overlay districts affect the site. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. A recorded exemption which conforms to the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations shall be approved. 4. Before recording the plat: A. the electrical and transmission equipment fire hazard potential shall be analyzed and approved by Brighton Fire Protection District personnel. B. The non-commercial junkyard consisting of second-hand building materials shall be removed. C. A reasonable agreement shall be obtained between the applicant and Union Pacific Resources Company and Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation concerning the possible future development of the mineral estate. 931017 RESOLUTION, USR-1O3O Burlington Northern Railroad Page 3 5. Prior to scheduling before the Board of County Commissioners the applicant shall satisfy the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District regarding fire detection equipment. Motion seconded by Shirley Camenisch. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Richard Kimmel Juliette Kroekel Ron Sommer Judy Yamaguchi Tom Rulon Bill O'Hare Shirley Camenisch Marie Koolstra The Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Sharyn Ruff, Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on September 21, 1993. Dated the 21 of tember, 1993. Sharyn F. Ruff Secretary 931017 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Burlington Northern Railroad USR-1030 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a 280 foot high guyed microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. Any harmful interference caused by frequencies transmitted from the tower shall be corrected by the applicant at the applicant's expense. 4. The applicant shall provide space on the tower and in the equipment building for an antenna and equipment to mitigate any loss of transmission capability in the existing public safety radio network. The space shall be provided at no cost to the public safety agencies. 5. The access route to the facility shall be via a 25' wide road from Weld County Road 6. The access road shall be graded and graveled. An eighteen inch CMP culvert shall be placed at the intersection of Weld County Road 6 and the on-site access road. 6. The 35 x 30 foot fenced area shall be covered with gravel. 7. Fire ratings of the building construction shall be submitted to the Brighton Fire Protection District prior to construction. 8. The electrical generator shall conform to the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District. 9. The site and tower shall adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration recommendation for obstruction marking and lighting. 10. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 11. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 931017 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Burlington Northern Railroad USR-1030 Page 2 13. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 14. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 931017 INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant: Burlington Northern Railroad Case Number: USR-1030 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Application 58 pages X 2. Application plat 15 pages X 3. DPS referral summary sheet and letter X 4. DPS letter to applicant X 5. DPS Recommendation X 6. DPS Surrounding Property Owner/Mineral Owner Mailing list, letter and certificate. X 7. 3 DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X 8. DPS Notice of Hearing X 9. DPS Case File Summary Sheet X 10. DPS Field Check X 11. Notice dated 8/18/93 setting Board of County Commissioners meeting. X 12. Resolution dated 8/18/93 Granting Preadvertisement. X 13. Planning Commission Member Field Check dated 9/3/93. X 14. Town of Lochbuie referral response dated 8/30/93. X 15. Weld County Health Department referral response dated 8/27/93. X 16. Brighton Fire Protection District referral response dated 8/24/93. X 17. Weld County Engineering Department referral response dated 8/20/93. X 18. City of Brighton referral response dated 8/17/93 X 19. Exhibit A X 20. Planning Commission Sign Posting Certificate dated 9/14/93. X 21. Board of County Commissioners Sign Posting Certificate dated 9/17/93. X 22. Public Notice published in Windsor Beacon dated 8/19/93. X 23. Letter from Greg Thompson to Robert Parker, Brighton Fire District, dated September 15, 1993, concerning Burlington Northern response to his inquiry. X LEC h;h i / -P 931017 INVENTORY OF ITEMS Burlington Northern Railroad USR-1030 Page 2 24. 6 page response dated September 14, 1993, from Maurice Foster with Burlington Northern addressing concerns expressed by Robert Parker, Brighton Fire District. X 25. Letter dated September 14, 1993, from Maurice Foster, Burlington Northern, concerning FAA approval of tower. X 26. Copy of a letter from Richard E. Prang to Timothy S. Morgan, Van Aire, Skyport Corp. , indicating there would be no hazard to aircraft going to or from Van Aire. X 27. Letter to Tim Morgan from Greg Thompson notifying him about Planning Commission Meeting. X 28. Letter to Chuck Cunliffe from Tim Morgan asking to be notified about upcoming meetings concerning this proposed tower. X 29. Letter from Tim Morgan to FAA asking them to deny a tower in the proposed location. X 30. Letter from Greg Thompson to Maurice Foster requesting additional information. X 31. Resolution of Recommendation from Planning Commission to Board of County Commissioners dated September 21, 1993 X 32. Summary of Planning Commission Minutes X I hereby certify that the 32 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on September 24, 1993. St (17/44— Current Pl4er STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD 9 Q §waste w AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS � day of 1995 9t' F ; ; SvLTAy ,„"_ • UBL1Sio NOT PUBLIC Or cou° f' &t ._ .XO.l 1 1995" tR '�Co�mnYission Expires 331017 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case /,/L7%/2✓ ti',- /Z42 & t n1&ILL42a%- Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description git)+4. X/ r7>5frr, 'Gcrlir zyb72 �gags/-- /°e- yerfiise,nwit" v� A3 B. fe /717c_ oeL rd ;print al` iee��st '1/%3143 D. P/ZZ/W029 \-5 // Z11 ,47/77 o f /!'ms Rol/VI J ��'343 E. /'col/ire raj Ccirm i 5:si, A7L-C ��t. -i 1- /6E/712M'ndiahe? (03 43 F. I/ayin ( 7")rrtt5_S/G77/7 SCem/YCZre) C /1/22r/r,ci /Vile C. &ace 1 esshoiud trios/of m/ci 0uJat/e, 7L-1,LrJe/^ /0/ H. (,ett-k % Sfrt/1". UU �'On LcYuc wee , /O4 I ' "/ a Pet kit ., A; LiyI.Fl.f7tti 77tigu L K. L. M. N. 0. P. Q. • R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 931017 A mEmoRAnDum , To link ' Clerk to the Board September 24, 1993 ' Date / Greg Thompson, Current Planner&r ( _ COLORADO From C J J USR-1030 Burlington Northern Subject: Please include the original letter with the case file for the aforementioned case. Thank you. 931017 WELBORN SULLIVAN MECK & TOOLEY, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW JOHN F.WELBORN 1700 BROADWAY,SUITE 1820 OF COUNSEL F. DENVER,COLORADO 80280-1801 ROBERT F.WELBORN JOHN E.9ULLIVAH JOHN MECR TELEPHONE(3031830.2600 KEITH D.TOOLEY FACSIMILE(303)832-2368 SPECIAL COUNSEL JOHN S.COWAN MOLLY SOMMERVILLE KAREN OSTRA"DER-RRUG September 20, 1993 MARLA E VALDEZ VIA TELEFAX AND MAIL Members of the Weld County Planning Commission Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Greg Thompson, Current Planner Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit ("Application") Applicant: Burlington Northern Railroad Company Case Number: USR-1030 Township 1 South, Range 66 West Section 27: Portion of NE4 Ladies and Gentlemen: I represent Union Pacific Resources Company ("UPRC") and Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation ("UPLRC") with respect to the matter of an application for a special use permit for a microwave repeater station which Burlington Northern Railroad ("BNRR")has filed with the Weld County Planning Department. UPLRC and/or UPRC own all of the minerals that underlie the ten acre site that is the subject of the proposed development (the "Property"). I have spoken and corresponded with Mr. R. J. Townsend, Regional Manager, Property Service, for BNRR with respect to the disposition of the mineral interests which UPRC and UPLRC own in the Property in the last few weeks since UPRC and UPLRC received notice from the County that BNRR filed the Application. The parties are still in the early stages of negotiation so that to date they have not reached an agreement with respect to the mineral interests. We plan to continue our discussions, and I hope that we can reach some resolution prior to the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on September 29. As you may be aware, UPRC and UPLRC have typically worked with the surface owner when the development of the surface precludes or makes more expensive the development of the A-UNION\443.063\APPLICATION.W LD 0920-1620 SEP22in3 931017 Weld County Planning Application Response September 21, 1993 Page 2 mineral interests owned by UP entities. For example, UPLRC has recently entered into long term non-development leases for coal and/or all hard rock minerals with respect to property in Weld County in Township 2 North, Range 66 West and in Township 2 North, Range 64 West. UPLRC has also agreed to sell certain of its minerals for properties in Weld County in Township 1 North, Range 67 West and Township 1 North, Range 68 West. UPLRC has worked with other developers to reach similar types of agreements in various transactions in Aurora, Jefferson County and Arapahoe County. With respect to the Property that BNRR proposes to develop, UPLRC estimates that approximately two million tons of coal exist in the quarter section in which the Property is located. The coal resources are part of the Boulder-Weld coal field that underlies much of Weld County. The existence of the coal resources is documented on the map attached to this letter as Attachment 1 entitled "Weld County Coal Resources" which I understand was prepared for Weld County in 1975 from information obtained from the Colorado Division of Mines and the Colorado Land Use Commission. I understand that the map may have been prepared on behalf of the County because of the Colorado statute, C.R.S. 34-1-301, et seq., that directs certain county planning commissions to conduct studies of mineral deposits within their jurisdictions. The UP entities would have no objection to the application for a special review permit provided that they are able to reach an agreement with BNRR with respect to the mineral interests they own; however, in that the parties have not reached a final agreement to date, the UP entities request that the Commission recommend to the Board of County Commissioners that any approval of the Application be conditioned upon the UP entities and BNRR reaching an agreement with respect to the disposition of the UPLRC and UPRC mineral interests in the Property. Please include this letter as a part of the record at the Planning Commission hearing on September 21, 1993. Very truly yours, 727-11/2 Molly Sommerville MS/alr cc: Robert See Ann Lane Kendor P. Jones, Esq. R. J. 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N1 _ __R ' ' IrRE EREEAOR. I .7 S. 1• - --- Hudson t- -aura ? wettent»rp PROs 3 • I r . �. . r.• 85...n . . l . osoess sop_'ESAM1• . ♦ . . 5 O 5 10 15 20 Statu JULY. I, 1975 PREPARED BY WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION R eE M R 66 W R63M : RERW R 68M 931017 Kitt DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORAO AVENUE COLORADO 80631 COLORADO August 27, 1993 Maurice E. Foster Burlington Northern Railroad Co. 176 E. Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Maurice: Enclosed, please find a copy of a referral response from the Brighton Fire Protection District. Mr. Parker had several questions about the proposed microwave repeater station, which I did not have answers for. If you would respond to these questions to me at your earliest convenience, we should be able to address Mr. Parkers concerns before the upcoming Planning Commission Meeting. Also, someone needs to pick up a sign from our office and place it at the proposed site no later than September 10, 1993 for the Planning Commission Meeting. If you have not received official notification of the Board of County Commissioners meeting, you soon will. Burlington Northern is set for a 10:00 a.m. meeting on Wednesday, September 29, 1993. The proposed site will need to have another sign picked up and posted not later than Friday, September 17, 1993. If you have any further questions or comments, please call or write. Sincerely, 1/• 74 Greg Thompson Current Planner enclosure 931017 "AN AIRE SKYPORT CORPORATION A�- _ 15615 ELK CIRCLE AIR� BRIGHTON, COLORADO 80601 A "FLYING" COMMUNITY TELEPHONE: (303) 654-1751 August 2 , 1993 Attn. ANM-536 Mr. M.E. Foster Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region System Management Branch 1601 Lind Avenue, S.W. Renton, Washington 98055-4056 Re: Case Number 93-ANM-0552-OE Microwave Radio Tower Burlington Northern Railroad Gentlemen: We are in receipt of your Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration for the above referenced project. The construction of this tower in the location designated presents a serious hazard to navigation for aviation traffic operating in the vicinity of the New Denver Airport and outside of the proposed TCA. We strongly oppose the erection of the tower for the following reasons: 1 . In the information provided with the FAA Notice, the tower is depicted to be in an area beneath the present Denver TCA which has a floor of 10 ,000 feet MSL. By the time construction is completed, however, this will not be the case. It will be located beneath the TCA for the New Denver Airport in an area with a floor of only 6, 000 feet MSL. (See attached TCA chart. ) This area of the TCA will potentially carry a significant amount of general aviation traffic circumnavigating the TCA to and from Jefferson County Airport (BJC) , Tri County Airport ( 48V) , Front Range Airport (FTG) and Van Aire (CO12) . With the top of the tower at 5 ,484' there is only approximately 500 ' clearance between the tower and floor of the TCA. With significant traffic at low levels this is not sufficient clearance to provide for safe operation of aircraft. Avoidance of the tower might cause incursions into the TCA itself , and this is an area where there is the possibility of low flying departing commercial aircraft within the TCA (especially on hot, high density altitude days) . 2 . The proposed tower is located approximately 3 .5 nautical miles from the departure end of runway 30 at Van Aire Airport. This is a private airport with 150 based aircraft including several high performance twins. Operations to the west on high density altitude days 931017 would put planes in very close proximity to the tower creating an unsafe condition. In addition, because of the proximity of the TCA core to Van Aire, traffic patterns for both runways 12 and 30 will be located to the north side of the airport. In order for transiting traffic to avoid the airport traffic pattern, they will need to move to the north, closer to the tower and the small airspace between the top of the tower and bottom of the TCA. 3 . This tower was proposed without consultation by the proposer with any of the surrounding airports to assess the impact on their activities. It would be our recommendation that this tower be located outside of the TCA area noted as G on the accompanying map in a location where the floor of the New Denver TCA has a minimum floor altitude of 7 , 000 feet MSL and such that it was not located on the east/west VFR flyway which will develop with the commissioning of the new TCA. Perhaps a location west of the town of Brighton could be found. We would reiterate the basis for our opposition to this proposed tower. It will conflict with providing safe clearances in and around the New Denver TCA and it will provide a safety hazard to aircraft operating at Van Aire. We strongly recommend that you disapprove the proposed tower. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, c\imo & YY�ar i Timothy S. Morg President enc. cc. Weld County Planning Commission Colorado Department of Transportation, Division of Aviation Brighton Planning Department Adams County Planning Department Colorado Pilots Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 931017 8.3•g3 tear Cund e Ctuld Uh 4 h�earm hold -+4�e P�y-}n n►np Deparlm or Planrn Commu6ion r im approval 4 -`W progo e -burr *phone comber s: sot-1x54 •ri g and wicierahow 931017 • tt DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES IDPHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORAAVENUEO631 COLORADO 80631 COLORADO August 27, 1993 Tim Morgan 15615 Elk Circle Brighton, CO 80601-3809 Dear Mr. Morgan: In response to your request concerning information about a proposed Burlington Northern microwave tower, a public hearing will be held before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 21, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. If you have any further questions or concerns, please call or write. Sincerely, Greg iz Current Planner 931017 V U.S. Department Northwest Mountain Region 1601 Lind Avenue S. . of Transportation Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Renton, Washington 18®S6oJAlS6es Oregon, Utah, Washington, ROUTING BYM Federal Aviation Wyoming Administration DA zi A AUG 2 4 1993 {OUTING SYMBOL Timothy S. Morgan, President 53O Van Aire Skyport Corporation IMPwLSOIGNATURE 15615 Elk Circle /c , Brighton, CO 80601 DATE + /, S)T/)',1113 Dear Mr. Morgan: ROUTING SYMBOL Thank you for your letter dated August 2, 1993, regarding a proposed radio INRIA,VBIGNATGRE tower 3.5 miles northwest of the Van Aire Airport. The information provided in your letter is accurate, as is much of your analysis. GATE There is, however, an important factor which does not support a finding of ROUTwGBYMBOI Hazard to Air Navigation with regard to the FAA aeronautical study. Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77 applies to public-use airports, but no.I, uurscN.TDRE to private-use airports. DATE Notwithstanding that factor, we analyzed the tower as if Van Aire were a public-use airport with precision approaches. The main points to our ROUTING SYMBOL determination are as follows: ITOTIALYSIGNATURE a. The tower would be located outside the traffic pattern airspace area, for category C aircraft. There would be no impact on aircraft based at VahDATE Aire. ROUTING SYMBOL b. The most conservative climb rate (200'/NM) would clear the tower by 53 feet. Aircraft based at Van Aire most certainly exceed that "worst INTALSSIGNATURE case" climb rate. DATE c. A precision approach to Runway 12 would clear the tower by 581 feet. A potential future precision approach at Van Aire would not be constrained OIITIHG BY MBOL by the tower. INR1ALs IGNATURE Therefore, the tower would not directly impact Van Aire Airport operations. DATE The tower does contribute to an "airspace compression" for VFR flight under the 6,000 foot TCA shelf in Section G of the TCA dgscription. That would ROUTING SYMBOL allow 516 feet for VFR flight directly over the tower except for FAR 91.119(c) . FAR 91. 119(C) specifies " aircraft may not be operated NnA asaN,TDRE closer than 500 feet to any person, vessel , vehicle, or structure. " The regulation and the "airspace compression" do not impose undue hardship DATE regarding flight through the area. Pilots may simply fly 500 feet horizontally from the tower if flight 500 feet over-the-top is not a consideration. 931017 FAA Form 1360-14.1 (6-89) - OFFICIAL FILE COPY * U.S.G.P.O.: 1991-668-012/60017 Furthermore, the FAA recommendation for obstruction marking and lighting the tower structure would provide good visual reference to the tower even in periods of reduced visibility. I trust that this adequately explains the FAA rationale for our determination in this aeronautical study. Please don't hesitate to call Ted Melland if you have any questions. His telephone number is (206) 227-2536. Sincerely Original signed by Richard E. Prang, Richard E. Prang Manager, System Management Branch ANM-536:TMelland:tnm:8/24/93:vanaire 931017 D?R-0,51-Mr-Awe BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD SEP 1 S 1993 `5 r=. WPM enmity Planning Maurice E. Foster 176 East Fifth Street Transmission Systems Engineer St.Paul,Minnesota 55101 Telecommunications Department Telephone(612)298-2771 September 14, 1993 Mr. Greg Thompson Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Greg : Enclosed is the approval from the Seattle FAA office for our request to construct a 283 ft. guyed microwave tower in Weld County. The aeronautical study number is 93-ANM-0552-OE. The FAA's study did not identify the proposed tower as an obstruction and indicated it should lighted per FAA Advisor Circular 70/7460-1, Chapters 3,4,5, and 13. As noted in my Use by Special Review application, the planned obstruction lighting is a dual system with a white medium intensity strobe on during daylight and a red obstruction lighting on at night. Also enclosed is the FAA's response to Van Aire's concerns on the proposed tower. Sincerely, r. M. E. Foster Enclosures : cc : R. J. Townsend S. R. Hudson M. M. Wentland R. W. Schnell File : AFE 89-1395 931017 DO NOT REMOVE CARBONS I" ' c r a F.Sy l,t us Den tn„ ofInn.porrtr,r.r NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION 1 -tic. , F.d.rel Awl,tian AdNNstrotlon - 1. Nature of Proposal 2. Complete Description of Structure A Type F3 CH s n New Construction X0 Permanent NI 9_'1_93 0 Ahc atron ❑ Temporary IDural on monlbsl Lnrl 1n-1-93 •� .'re D ti,c Jr „ Ir.r of r r>.nr true 3A. Name and address of individual, company, corporation, etc. proposing the construction or alteration. rNr ,rat t .r, 'f'141{] t e and it ,rnl tI I. (612 ) 298-2771 an< <( v r we astr area code Telephone Number Proposed c.: tF l n a st uctuc! rr r-- Burlington Northern Railroad —1 280 it. Cuyed m a icriavp class Telecommunications Suit_ 250 triangular (3 leg-3 face) rte_i. 176 has"- Fifth street toyer witJ, d ft, dual obc`_uccl e St. Paul, £15 55101 lighting system on top. ScOai I height of tower is 283 ft , S:ic;cf, HI transrcittir.g f!e:,vencies 001` , B Name address and telephone number of proponent's representative if different than 3 above 6555, 2197.6, 2192.8, 95'1. 1, a:d VHF t"an!r;,nt .::eCrueacles' -191.139 and 160.215 Liz. Refer Lk. _ utact sheet for Sill of trat,sm_tcc-s. (if more space o ropurreld continue on a separate shoot l 4. Location of Structure 5. Height and Elevation (come/ere re mn noarost fool A ( our dinnres H Nw, I(Ilborloo lief t. Nanu. . l �,t.w Part Iv.q.,il tLrll'I^nh n Ih luau ul..i . m„u..,ra bv, I To nearest seEmdl 1 p[, T di) Brighton, CO Pulatte'+Valley 52u1 ° ' I+1 Disurme to 46 It I Distanue from structure to ni Hest pone of B. Height of Structure including all 4(11 01 36 3.25 Ma(. esl y 5 appurtenances and lighting(!I and above LatitucTh .SS [3111O5 ground or wale if so situated 20a 104°1 45 1 17 " 121 Duccoon to 45 121 nuecoon from structure to auperl C Ove'all helot' :n mean sea lever(A s Ell Longitude 227 Degrees True NE ?84 D Description of location of site with respect to highways.streets iirports {Porn.ten(,et ramfeatreseaistng slruclures etc A ecr aU S ;. rrgical Sureey quadranglen.r,.„ equisalen l showing the relationship of constructor site to tio.lott,1 airport, I d mpg,e.,,,,ice r; 'v.'', to coil gift,r ri a serara r'eer( , (.rid attach to this nato Proposed tower is located 2.5 miles NorL:1 of the city of Brighton on US ht-ry 65 and 3.4 Hiles east on county road 6. Tower is 900 ft. south of B-':J county road. Ic cation marked ::. attached USGS map copy. Noticers regvvedbyPari 7/of the FederalAvrarronRegulatonsl:4 CF ft Pan 77,1 :c,uant 10SeLltr lrlll of Me rederaiAvrafren Act 01 to'::i +ienoe0149 USC 1 IL Persons who knowingly and wdtrngly violate the Notice requ✓errant of Parr 77 are m.,,iecr to a firer crurrma!penally lot not more man$5056.eie b0-!ollenseand not inert than 52.000 for subsequent offenses pursuant to Section 902:a,of the Federal Aviation Act of t958 as ar'uendea(49 USC 74-2,a, I HEREBY CERTIFY that all of the above statements made by me are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. In addition, I agree to obstruction mark and/or light the structure in accordance with established marking & lighting standards if necessary. Dale Typed Name/Tilt, of Person r ding Notice i Signalur £ 6-29-93 M. L. 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ASS' T9fv1k W_1!:�bNr Il vyntt71�d+li�l r�r RY 4,�.1 nP . �"� �'r. r r�ei A..�il�gt ', Ott' •- y57 • ,,.4 :s .S , t ! s "1.) of 1,1 .wz �. t,,,•t r «. .. I In I(L. t*r '2:1;6g,, 2a� el a %' .L,� ` ' -4 -ee�a lad.+/f s'✓��0t`"t'R '�'n t a i.._' �.. S...v 7. Li✓.z..i. FAA For. 460-1 toast JO N R j6jFONS BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD Maurice E. Foster 176 East Fifth Street Transmission Systems Engineer St. Paul,Minnesota 55101 Telecommunications Department Telephone(612) 298-2771 September 14, 1993 Mr. Greg Thompson Department of Planning Services Weld County Administrative Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Greg : This in response to comments from Mr. Robert Parker, Brighton Fire Protection District, concerning the proposed Burlington Northern microwave facility southeast of Fort Lupton. Mr. Parker requested replies to four questions and comments which I will attempt to answer to his satisfaction. 1. A standby electrical generator will be installed in the equipment shelter by the building vendor, Thermo Bond International. A separate room will house the generator, transfer panel, and standby power accessories. Fuel for the 11 KW, water cooled generator is LP vapor. Storage for the LP fuel is an outside tank of approximately 350 - 400 gallons. Operation of the generator is automatic with loss of AC line or low voltage from the AC line causing standby startup and transfer. 2. Fire detection equipment can be installed in the equipment building. Burlington Northern Railroad owns and operates approximately 580 microwave sites many of which are equipped with inside temperature sensors and are remotely monitored from our Network Control Center located in St. Paul, Minnesota. In the 25 plus years the Railroad has been operating these microwave sites, a serious fire has never occurred. 3. Information concerning the fire ratings of the building construction is attached. The wall and roof sections are inside finished with "Pyro Panl" fire retardant panels. These fiberglass reinforced panels are designated Class A (1) non-combustible. the urethane foam used in the wall, roof, and floor panels meet the requirements of Class 1 flammability as listed by Underwriters. Refer to attached data sheets for additional testing data. Exterior of the shelter walls are covered with aggregate panels which, although no fire testing data is available, are highly fire retardant. 931017 4. Potential fire risk of the electrical and transmission equipment is very low. As noted above in item 2 we have never suffered a serious fire at any of our remote microwave sites. Some fire risk items are noted below : A. The microwave transmission equipment operates at low power, low voltage. This results in lower operating temperatures and far less likely chance for fire. Power supplies in the equipment have current limiting features in case of wiring or electrical shorts. B. All individual transmission radios operate on separate circuit breakers. C. Grounding of all equipment is to a single bonding point in the shelter then to an effective earth grid. This grounding grid protects the tower, building, and AC line from lightning induced surges and AC line surges. D. All AC wiring inside the shelter is in conduit. E. Special AC power line transient protectors are utilized to minimized the effects of AC line surges. Sincerely, ) 744;C M. E. Foster Enclosures : cc : R. J. Townsend S. R. Hudson M. M. Wentland R. W. Schnell File : AFE 89-1395 s �t1 r \ . - Bureau of Fire Prevention Brighton Fire Protection District €4 Brighton, Colorado • Robert Parker August 24, 1993 Brighton Fire Protection District 425, South Main'Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 ' Mr:, Greg Thompson, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services Weld ,County Administration Offices 1400North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject. Burlington Northern Railroad Microwave ,Tower Installation , Dear Sir; The°.'basic' concept. of the, installation.of the microwave repeater site within theBrighton Fire.:Protection District does not appear to present problems for fire protection` ,i The'''actual construction ,of,F,the facility generates several fire prevention comments 'and .questions. " 1. ,". Is a standby electrical generator to be installed within the building. -,` If;so, what is the fuel` source and operational criteria. 2 " .. Because of the remoteness ofthe facility, will fire detection equipment Y'' be installed within the building. , s. ,J ,, The actual fire ratings of the building construction must be submitted I!' to this office prior,,to construction. 4'' 1,1.1, . The actual electrical and other transmission equipment hazard potential must be analyzed for potential fire risk. Somewhat detail fire risk information is requested. Should there be any questions concerning the above noted comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. , Thank You.. Res f DE1.1 iVL C4' : AUG p 6'1993 "'Rob'ert Parker, Fire Prevention Officer O utraf a r7irnty Planning 425 South Main Street • Brighton, Colorado 80601 • 659-4101 931017 09/01/93 09: 31 S 1 605 356 2005 THERMO BOND BLDG F'. 02 pr FOAM ENTERPRISES, IN . Corporate ORS & Pint: 16480 Watertower circle. 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PYRO PANL fiber- Flexural strength 25 x t0'PSI arts o 790 grass panels will not rot, rust, Rowel Modulus .9 x 1tea0'PSI ASTM 0 790 corrode.Stain,dent,peel high Tensile strength 11 x WPM ASTM 0 638 splinter. Panels exhibit a Teak Modulus 15 x I0'PSI ASTM D 8ss strength-to-weight ratio with rotten Strength(IZOD)(IL the/in.notched) 13 ASTM 0 256 expansion/contraction values Thermet Conduethary(sTU/hrditffl/in,) 40.3 AVM 66 01� similar to aluminum and are flared Hardness .4 AVM D Sr0 USDA accepted. water Absorption mein 24 hrs.ge 77•� 7.8x 40"5 ASTM D 690 coefficient of Uneer Thermal Expansion(InJlnl'f 1.1 ASTM o 692 APPLICATIONS: Spa nftlon ON*eme 7w-ex ASTM D 1929 IynWon Temperituro PYRO PANL Is recommended for NOTE OF SPECIAL IMPORTANCE OF FLAMMABILITY. use on interior walis•and ceilings of agricultural. commercial and The flammability characteristics conditions. They are only varld (' •• industrial buildings where of plastic panels are tested under as a measurement of the per- sanitation, durability,aesthetics numerous test methods and formance of plastic panels under and safety are critical. Class A standards. Included among these speolfic controlled test conditions. PAYO PANL fulfills fire retardant are ASTM-D D-568, 835, 757, The terminology associated with specifications for most building 1433. 1692, E-84, 162 and 286; the above tests or standards, such codes. UL-94 and 723; NFPA 255.These as"nonburning."serf-extinguishing," standards are based on laboratory "non-combustible.""25 (or any tests and do not measure the other) flame spread. do not performance of the tested measure hazards presented under materials under actual fire • actual fire conditions. FLAME SPREAD RATINGS Underwriters' Laboratories measures the Fire Hazard Classification of various materials by test method UL-723 or what is commonly referred to as the"Tunnel Test."This method of test has been accepted by other associations and may be designated as American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)test method E-84 or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) test method 255. In this test the spread of flame Is measured as a factor of the distance which the flame travels along the surface of 25 feet of the test material, The equipment Is calibrated so that an Asbestos Cement Board will give a flame spread of zero and a panel composed of red oak will give a flame spread of 100. Flame Spread •k1 P) Wig m I Class 0-25 1 oMOfAMllneilleit a wWIPIOS a•WPM UPC Class I1 26.75' ' w.kt eel etuPo Claw III 76.200Et w' ae a�1Oki "�°wra si 'Class I material is designated by most codes as being �� non-combustible. Class ti material Is designated by most .oe.ra codes as being fire retardant. When tested in accordance with ASTM E•84 (the Steiner Tunnel Test) at Underwriters'test laboratories,this !` product displayed the above mentioned flame and smoke characteristics.Representatives of time. „o t1me, .:;- . ., Laboratories make.perlodic examinations or tests of the products at the.factory and may, from select samples from the factory,the open market, or elsewhere,to be sent to an Underwriters'Laboratories testing station for examination and/or test to determine compliance with Underwriters' Laboratories requirements.Each panel displays an approved UL(see copy above)label stating the flame and smoke ehteristics for this product.The labeling of this lumens strictly monitored. • 931017 (,,,, ,i,,,, ,,„,,, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WI 1 p WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEYEY, COLORADO 80631631 COLORADO September 15, 1993 Robert Parker Brighton Fire Protection District 425 S. Main Street Brighton, CO 80601 Subject: Burlington Northern Railroad Microwave Tower. Dear Mr. Parker: Enclosed, please find a response from Burlington Northern concerning your inquiries about their proposed facility. In addition, I have included a copy of the Department of Planning Service' s preliminary recommendation to the Weld County Planning Commission, where I have highlighted the sections which are relevant to your referral. After reviewing the enclosed material, would you please call me at 353-3845, extension 3540 and let me know if our recommendation sufficiently addresses your concerns about this facility. If the recommendation needs additions, please call and tell me what is needed. I appreciate your prompt response, since the Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 21 and the Board of County Commissioners meeting is set for September 29, 1993. Sincerely, 774- 0„,, c... Gregiompson Current Planner - AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION STATE OF COLORADO ss COUNTY OF WELD Ii1DI10E �`� I, KITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly . SIZE: 10 acres,mere sworn,say that I am publisher of Manor less. The Weld County The public he in wB WINDSOR BEACON Planning Commission be held in the Weld wIll hold a public County a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said head* on Tuesday. Commissioners. County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, September 21,1993, Hearing Roofs, First in said County and State; and that the notice, of which at 1:50 p.m. for the Floor, Weld County the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said •aD s of Specific Centennial Center, weekly for _successive weeks, that the notice peelNc 915 Tenth Street, Development Foe and Greeley, Colorado. was published in the regular and entire issue of every a Special Review Comments or number of the paper during the period and time of permit described fthe prepare, objections related to publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a below. the above request supplement, and that the first publication of said notice Approval of the Would be subnigb in request may meals a carting to the Weld was in said paper bearing the date of the vested property right Cerny Depareeent of pursuant to Colorado Planning Services, ±12Ltday of ace gam , A.D., 19 93 and la. 1400 N. 17th Avenue, the last publication beeing the date of the t#rreley, Colorado APPLICANT : 90931, before the Burlington Northern above dab or day of A.D., 19_ and Railroad Company presented at Its pubk that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published hearing LEGAL a2 r1 ng3on September continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 DESCRIPTION: Part consecutive weeks, in said County and State,prior to the of the NE4 of Seaton Copies of the date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a 27, TIN, R66W of the application are newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate 6th P.M., Weld available for public printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved Catae,,Colorado. inspection In the May 18, 1931,and all prior is ar as in force. Department ' s, / TYPE AND Planning Services, ' INTENSITY OF 1400 N. 17th Manus. PROPOSED USE: A Greeley, Colorado microwave repeater 90631 -Phone-353- c. P LISHER station In the A 3916,Extension 3640. ,,,�,!(Agricultural) zone Subscri d and sworn _to before me this / day elsslbt. Judy P Yamaguchi,a. WNd £?4t<l_ tit 19 93 Chair erso of LOCATION: South of County a • /J Weed County Road 6; Commission /6JQ,4 Ate ��j i_. N� 'prenimetely 3N air • C' NOT Y PUBLIC �/ LI .east of Weld County PebiGhad b lie Road 31. Window Sagami Ern My commission expires 9-7..,-C7 /q9(p MSS*1N9.' Ji\tAUG :; :) 199i u v 1 , -w 931017 THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF- WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE # LASS /03 U THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: J)')4RK M W as AIM AN rl NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN _OYfe ci SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS / 7' DAY OF , 19 9 % . SEAL aO NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:Dee.1I 1995 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES o Bonded TAru NOTARY. — "7 PUBLIC AGENCY q? LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: r¢ • / 19 ? . PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING. SEP 2 1 1993 U Weld County Planning 931017 THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF- WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING FOR CASE 1 LL S S / CD 2:D THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY: L ArkCenci NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS ji DAY OF Stiaaftfrerei , 19 9 3 SEAL NOTARY PUB IC DCOMMISSION d TLru NOTARY PUBLIC AGENCY S MY COMMISSION EXPIRES LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: Qd9 / o , 19 5 . PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING. -clgSEP 1 5 1993 'MeW Pont!Planning S,p ?os4e.a- SeiA. 8, 1923 931017 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140UE C. EY, N. ORA O8 631 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington NortherN Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27 , 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3.1 We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. alr OF Our, CoHPA1/Hk5t451u ,thlt, '9469 . 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Signed: JM S.4yfb- Agency: CATS 06 /"'2-1G(+MO (- - Date: 8-!?- 9 ' DR@TrIPEll AUG 1 9 1993 931017 Weld p my planning RECEIVED Aug 1 6 1993 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ' PHONE (303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. EY, N. ORAAVENUEO631 GREELEY, COLORADO80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington NortherN Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons . 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Signed: ,f//,!�/"/ l.�I`�" Agency: / .4,tet Date: 8-,4 - 93 (/ 931017 mEmORAnDUm Greg Thompson To Planning Data August 24 1993 COLORADO From Don Carroll LVN subject: Burlington Northern Railroad Company USR-1030 I have reviewed the application and have the following comments: The access route to the proposed facility will be via a new 25' wide roadway from WCR 6 south to the facility. The applicant is indicating the access road will be graded and graveled. Also, a culvert will be placed at WCR 6. They're indicating a 18" CMP culvert at this location. The new 8'x20' equipment shed and 4'x10' concrete stoop should not cause any storm water problems on site. The 35'x30' fenced-in area is proposed to be finished with gravel within the fence line. This will provide good percolation and drainage at the site. If all these items are in place, I have no conflict with this application. cc: Commissioner Baxter File USR-1030 mgregl0.pds AUG 2 4 1993 11 tur'a r •sty Planning 931017 c� K • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES IBC. PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WI 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington NortherN Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27 , T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27 , 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. ✓ P1 refer to the enclosed ��--(letter. Signed: to Agency: fl iGNTon; f€ ATECreopi IsiRicT Date: ---77 g-z4 Q3 931017 Bureau of Fire Prevention Brighton Fire Protection District Brighton, Colorado Robert Parker August 24, 1993 Brighton Fire Protection District 425 South Main Street Brighton, Colorado 80601 Mr. Greg Thompson, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services Weld County Administration Offices 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject: Burlington Northern Railroad Microwave Tower Installation Dear Sir; The basic concept of the installation of the microwave repeater site within the Brighton Fire Protection District does not appear to present problems for fire protection. The actual construction of the facility generates several fire prevention comments and questions. 1. Is a standby electrical generator to be installed within the building. If so, what is the fuel source and operational criteria. 2. Because of the remoteness of the facility, will fire detection equipment he installed within the building. 3. The actual fire ratings of the building construction must be submitted to this office prior to construction. 4. The actual electrical and other transmission equipment hazard potential must be analyzed for potential fire risk. Somewhat detail fire risk information is requested. Should there be any questions concerning the above noted comments, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Thank You. Res f l y 0 AUG 2 6 1993 11 Robert Parker, Fire Prevention Officer "w"` Planning 425 South Main Street • Brighton, Colorado 80601 • 659-4101 931017 a ati/il - ._ ;-7 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES f-' PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WIIDCWELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFC\tci AUG 1 6 19931 •1 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE is GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington NortherN Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, i Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed lette t Signed: /�/y'/Zt � • /Agency: N 11 iii-tDate: OK...///lllll/uuu 111AUG 27 „al-I 31.01'7 reit DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORAAVENUEO631 COLORADO 80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington NortherN Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27 , T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27 , 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refe th e o ed lette .//�""""' • Signed: ncy: O111 Date: DECEIVE 931017 e.3 SEP 11993 11 UMIdCna! !planing __ gott n of Loaf t uiE 0152 Poplar Street WELD Brighton, Colorado 80601-6416 Phone: (303) 659-6273 •Lochbuie Jennifer Rutherford 110 S. Zante St. Lochbuie, CO 8O6O1 (303)659-3987 August 30, 1993 Greg Thompson Current Planner Dept. of Planning Services 14OO N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr Thompson, In reference to your application for approval on behalf of Burlington Northern Railroad Company (case no: USR-1O3O) . The Planning Board had no objections to this project but I did receive an objection from our Police Chief. As I told you on the phone the Emergency organizations in this area have been working to get a communications tower for their use. I was told that space had been reserved on this tower for use of emergency personnel so that is not the problem. As I understand it there is a concern that the microwave emissions from this tower will cause interference on the system that will be in place later this year. Because of the time constraints I decided to just write to you to let you know about the concern. Strictly speaking this application does not conflict with our Comprehensive Plan but may not be in the best interest of our law enforcement agency. Thank you for your patience. S' cerely, Jennife Rutherford Chairman, Planning Board D 5 r SEP 1 1993 L w rl anty Planning 931017 0 0 -50 0 r r 2 N / I o a� y —oo�� _ . \ CN..5--- r L (r-c-)\i' al co Ws 0 z ILI m i 0 13 fli I r \7 I .1 Lime I 4L1 1 (\s" \ '08 N3G081NI / p > Io O +ter a , r--,- A > < U r_'J --� --- � 1 c _, \ I T c� �ce4 ' N L W �mm Q g 1--\ ›.._.1 0.CL 0vM ' IZ ' O/00\\ Zi (.9/ m .. [ ID\ 0 0 Ip.ki N# e --A o Lj Z Or \ al r. CM 1 \ ,\,, X29 \ c3,—I St—! _ $_. 4=fJ'Q,l' SS-1 do 1SY. NIYI'M ( 0©9i Cki 0 9 60 4. r4f1>2. 7, '-' (T., g , I .. < \ ; Q. c--.- ( r ‘""''''''''.../ 1117:1618( F _ l —..'. 0029 .I �---I Fl121JM OYM Al 1S3M NIY=PL '�j(, el G 81,f . ti FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USA-1030 DATE OF INSPECTION: —Sn Y/i -7 / 7 l ;' APPLICANT'S NAME: Burlington, Norther Railroad Company 77 CURRENT PLANNER: Greg Thompson REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27 , T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 mile east of Weld County Road 31. LAND USE: Nc� i2(�tri tJ' E 621.... , c_c.Q /2 G Art< L>?�c lc9/7, -e(cr.// -L,l / Si i?,cJ,e6:'t.L 47,-62�;r��IL��t 7(f.� c/ii 1 Q 0--z( / ?,;,,, /(7?ec--e c ,t. ZONING: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: ,, i a LL -9 77 ) / ! r -e/y.� , At/ll/�C/t/Xt,i�a_. ,O�Cic�.� �zE��-C' �-C�c�. iC'n CL � ��' -�G_L Lc-1 J .?!-- -4 z _�c 2E d--- ,-;-2', F 1d2 c C,' ad 6 C cr 6. , C C -oEG IVE SEP to 1993 , 0 93'% Linty Planning► FIELD CHECK FILING NUMBER: USR-1030 DATE OF INSPECTION: August 16, 1993 APPLICANT'S NAME: Burlington Northern REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, TIN, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. LAND USE: N Pasture. E Pasture. S Pasture, rural residence, oil and gas production. W Pasture, rural residence on other side of hill. ZONING: N A (Agricultural) E A (Agricultural) S A (Agricultural) W A (Agricultural) COMMENTS: High tension power lines to the east of the site run north to south. High tension power lines running east to west to the south of the site. Site is utilized as pasture. Land slopes to the northeast. There is a noncommercial junkyard consisting of secondhand building materials on the proposed site. The site is served by graveled Weld County Road 6. Weld County Road 33 is nonexistent. Does the applicant have an access agreement to the site? Greg Thompson, Current Planner 931017 LAND-USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: September 21, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 NAME: Burlington Northern Railroad ADDRESS: 176 E. 5th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. SIZE OF PARCEL: 10 acres, more or less. POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS: The criteria for review of this Special Review permit is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: 1. Town of Lochbuie 2. Weld County Health Department 3. Brighton Fire Protection District 4. Weld County Engineering Department 5. City of Brighton The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received referral responses from: 1. Public Service Company 2. KN Front Range Gathering 3. Federal Aviation Administration 4. Federal Communications Commission The Department of Planning Services' staff has received one inquiry from a surrounding property owner. 331017 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ' PHONE(303)353-3645, EXT.3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES C. 1400 N.17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 21, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for the property described below. Approval of the request may create a vested property right pursuant to Colorado Law. APPLICANT: Burlington Northern Railroad Company LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: A microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 mile east of Weld County Road 31. SIZE: 10 acres, more or less. The public hearing will be held in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on September 21, 1993. Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631 - Phone - 353-3845, Extension 3540. Judy Yamaguchi, Chairperson Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the Windsor Beacon To be published on (1) time y August 19, 1993. Received by: Date: g 931017 P:�• yy,L• � a s I 91;, rte-.. .•r -mil •• pfl• •xr f ' I ` �. x z• x `• z• xa w =v a. • l° •v.• �� ' 94,15/7"—‘....41.--'' A! •boat•a .— ic '1•! ! 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'Mt'.25 a ri VA .r -- .. •• •, rSU_' 1!: .S:i.. • _AP.' ;St:' 3:4:w;. :it. �1-`ilk.::;: • •• ;G - •an"G r'�.uwii:.. tom: •I.,• ._. -- ... .. fiiri'4:" 'Y-.sr tai ,. .. .:r:,�...-.., '1 �`S� .. ;'it ''.''':r f..- • CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I hereby certify that I have placed a true and correct copy of the surrounding property owners and owners and lessees of minerals in accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in Case Number USR-1030 for Burlington Northern Railroad Company in the United States Mail, postage prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list. this 13th day of August, 1993. 931017 Aft `‘, , DEPAR TMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ipe PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO DATE: August 12, 1993 TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 21, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado concerning the request of: NAME: Burlington Northern Railroad Company FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 mile east of Weld County Road 31. Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request has been made or you may have an interest in the minerals located under the property under consideration. For additional information write or telephone Greg Thompson, Current Planner. Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on or before the date of public hearing. 921017 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR MINERAL/SURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Burlington Northern Railroad Company USR-1030 Ritchey Land and Cattle Company 19406 Highway 52 Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Clara M. and Eugene Ritchey, Trustees 2195 E. Egbert #250 Brighton, CO 80601 Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation P.O. Box 2500 Broomfield, CO 80020 931019 DATE: September 21, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 NAME: Burlington Northern Railroad ADDRESS: 176 E. Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Use by Special Review permit for a Microwave Repeater Station. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Weld County Road 6, approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24. 3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: This proposal is consistent with the agricultural goals and policies of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The location of the proposed towers will not affect prime agricultural land or agricultural uses in the area. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include dryland pasture, rural residences, oil and gas production, and high tension power lines. The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. This area is expected to remain agricultural. - No overlay districts affect the site. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County. 931017 RECOMMENDATION, USR-1030 Burlington Northern Railroad Page 2 This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. A recorded exemption which conforms to the Weld County Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Regulations shall be approved. 4. Before recording the plat: A. the electrical and transmission equipment fire hazard potential shall be analyzed and approved by Brighton Fire Protection District personnel. B. The non-commercial junkyard consisting of second-hand building materials shall be removed. C. A reasonable agreement shall be obtained between the applicant and Union Pacific Resources Company and Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation concerning the possible future development of the mineral estate. 921017 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Burlington Northern Railroad USR-1030 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a 280 foot high guyed microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. Any harmful interference caused by frequencies transmitted from the tower shall be corrected by the applicant at the applicant's expense. 4. The applicant shall provide space on the tower and in the equipment building for an antenna and equipment to mitigate any loss of transmission capability in the existing public safety radio network. The space shall be provided at no cost to the public safety agencies. 5. The access route to the facility shall be via a 25' wide road from Weld County Road 6. The access road shall be graded and graveled. An eighteen inch CMP culvert shall be placed at the intersection of Weld County Road 6 and the on-site access road. 6. The 35 x 30 foot fenced area shall be covered with gravel. 7. Fire detection equipment shall be installed within the on-site building. 8. Fire ratings of the building construction shall be submitted to the Brighton Fire Protection District prior to construction. 9. The electrical generator shall conform to the requirements of the Brighton Fire Protection District. 10. The site and tower shall adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration recommendation for obstruction marking and lighting. 11. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 12. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 13. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Burlington Northern Railroad USR-1030 Page 2 14. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 15. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 16. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 921017 6tt. tp‘\ DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WI I D Ce 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO August 12, 1993 Maurice E. Foster Transmission Systems Engineer Burlington Northern Railroad 176 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Subject: USR-1030 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station on a parcel of land described as part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr. Foster: Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at the present time. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for September 21, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members might have with respect to your application. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application of this nature to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property in question or if the property under consideration is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the City of Brighton and the Town of Lochbuie Planning Commissions for their review and comments. Please call Jim Sayre, in Brighton, at 654-4050, and Frances Steele, in Lochbuie, at 659-6273, for further details regarding the date, time, and place of these meetings. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Brighton and Lochbuie Planning Commission Meetings to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. It is the responsibility of an applicant to see that a sign is posted on the property under consideration at least 10 days preceding the hearing date. Sometime prior to September 8, 1993, you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted on the site no later than September 10, 1993. The sign shall be posted adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the property under consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right- of-way, the applicant shall post one sign in the most prominent place on the property and post a second sign at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. Your sign posting certificate must be returned to the Department of Planning Services' office on or before the date of the hearing. 931017 Burlington Norther Railro Company USR-1030 Page 2 The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services' office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me. Respectfull CArty Greg Thompson Current Planner GT/sfr 9.1.017 ctDEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ID PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. O17RAAVENUEO631 COLORADO 80631 COLORADO Date: August 13, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Burlington Northern Railroad Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a microwave repeater station in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of the NE4 of Section 27, T1N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is south of Weld County Road 6; approximately 3/4 miles east of Weld County Road 31. This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by August 27, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Greg Thompson, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the application. Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above. 1. We have reviewed this request and find that it does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the following reasons. 2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request (is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town for the following reasons: 3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Signed: Agency: Date: 921017 REFERRAL LIST NAME: Burlington Norther Railroad Company CASE NUMBER: USR-1030 REFERRALS SENT: August 13, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: August 27, 1993 COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES _Attorney Ault X Health Department X Brighton _Extension Service _Broomfield _Emergency Management Office _Dacono Sheriff's Office _Eaton X Engineering _Erie _Housing Authority _Evans _Airport Authority ____Firestone Building Inspection _Fort Lupton ____Frederick STATE Garden City _Division of Water Resources _Gilcrest _Geological Survey _Greeley _Department of Health Grover _Department of Transportation _Hudson _Historical Society _Johnstown _Water Conservation Board _Keenesburg Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ____Kersey ____La Salle FIRE DISTRICTS X Lochbuie Ault F-1 _Longmont _ _Berthoud F-2 _Mead Briggsdale F-24 Milliken X Brighton F-3 New Raymer _Eaton F-4 _Northglenn _Fort Lupton F-5 _Nunn Galeton F-6 Pierce _Hudson F-7 _Platteville _Johnstown F-8 _Severance La Salle F-9 _Thornton _Mountain View F-10 Windsor Milliken F-11 _ Nunn F-12 COUNTIES _ _Pawnee F-22 _Adams _Platteville F-13 _Boulder Platte Valley F-14 Larimer _ Poudre Valley F-15 Raymer F-2 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Southeast Weld F-16 _US Army Corps of Engineers _ Windsor/Severance _ F-17 USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service _Wiggins F-18 X Federal Aviation Administration Western Hills F-20 X Federal Communication Commission OTHER SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. _Brighton _ Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. Fort Collins _ Tri-Area Planning Commission _Greeley X KN Front Range Gathering _Longmont X Public Service Company West Adams COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER X Juliette Kroekel 931.017 BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD alba Maurice E. Foster 176 East Fifth Street Transmission Systems Engineer St. Paul,Minnesota 55101 ' Telecommunications Department Telephone(612)298-2771 August 9, 1993 Weld County Administrative Offices Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Planning Commission Members : Burlington Northern Railroad herein applies for Use by Special Review permit to construct a proposed microwave repeater station southeast of Fort Lupton. In making this application, we are attaching supporting drawings and statements which comply with Weld County Planning Commission requirements for the permit review process. The following exhibits are submitted in support of the requested application: Use by Special Review Map Purchase Option Agreement Land Survey Plat Plot Plan Microwave Site Dwg. C309 Fencing and Site Layout Dwg. C325 Concrete Foundation Plan Dwg. 312 USGS Map Copy 7-1/2 min. Section 27, Ti N, R.66W Tower Project Schedule Project Time Chart FAA 7460 Application with attachments Tower Drawings 280 ft. Guyed -Andrew Corp. Soil Report - CTL/Thompson, Inc. Shelter Drawings - Thermo Bond Buildings Description of Proposed Operation - Location of the proposed operation is on thee J/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 27, T 1 N, R. 66W which is 4.5 miles SE of Fort Lupton. Size of the parcel under consideration is 10 acres and a purchase option for this property was signed with Ritchey Land and Cattle Company. The parcel is 612 ft. south of Weld County road 6 and on the southeasterly side of a rise, locally known as Ritchey Hill. This property is crossed, in a north to south direction, by four (4) pipeline easements. Colorado Interstate Gas Company has the two most westerly pipe lines, a 24 and 22 inch. The next pipe line to the east is Panhandle Eastern, size unknown. Public Service Company gas pipeline is just inside the east boundary line, no size given but they 1 921017 claim a 25 ft. easement. Please refer to Use by Special Review Map for exact location and details. High voltage transmission lines border the property on the east and south sides. W.A.P.A. has the 115 KV line adjacent to the south property line with a 75 ft. width easement. Public Service Company of Colorado borders the east property line with a 210 ft. north-south easement in Section 26 for their 230 KV transmission line. The proposed facility will consist of a guyed 280 ft tower with a dual obstruction lighting system on top and a 8 ft. x 20 ft. x 10 ft. high equipment shelter near the tower base. The shelter is a pre-assembled and wired building that will be delivered to the site and installed on concrete footings. Manufacturer of the shelter is Thermo-Bond International of Elk Point, South Dakota. Shelter drawings are enclosed as an exhibit. The tower will be engineered, fabricated, and erected by Andrew Corporation, a leading company in the microwave transmission field supplying towers, antennas, waveguide, and related items. Tower drawings are enclosed as an exhibit. An 8 ft. high chain link security fence, 35 ft. x 30 ft. will surround the building and tower preventing unauthorized access to the tower. Fencing will also be installed around each guy anchor to prevent livestock from rubbing on the guy wires. The fencing, tower, building, and all radio equipment in the shelter are grounded to a buried wire grid system which protects the entire fenced area of the site from the effects of lightning and induced voltages. The tower guy anchors are also grounded. The microwave radios will operate in the 2 and 6 GHz operational-fixed band with a power output from the transmitters of 1 watt. Operation of the repeater station is automatic and will require no employees on a permanent basis. Routine maintenance is normally conducted 2 to 3 timesa month by 1 to 3 employees utilizing a 3/4 to 1 ton vehicles. A new gravel overlay access road will be used for ingress and egress. Use of the proposed facility would be as a microwave repeater station edsigned to replace an existing repeater station, call sign WHJ644, located in Adams County, Section 5, T. 2S, R. 65W. This existing site is located adjacent to the north end of the New Denver Airport. With the planned opening of the airport scheduled for December 1993, City and County of Denver is requiring the relocation of this facility. To accommodate flight testing, we are being asked to relocate as soon as possible. Since we consider this relocation as a move of an existing station, the current FCC license will be modified to reflect the new location. Frequency coordination for the new location has been conducted by Comsearch. Modified license for this station relocation will be submitted shortly. The need for this proposed new microwave repeater facility is to replace the existing facility as noted above. The repeater station is an important link in Chicago to Denver and Billings to Denver microwave 2 931017 system which furnishes vital voice, data, track signal code, PBX, and train dispatcher communications necessary the the safe and efficient movement of trains and track maintenance equipment in the Denver area. As a result of the increasing volume of coal and grain traffic,the microwave system is required to handle the Railroad's rapidly increasing need for communication circuits. Existing uses on surrounding properties is chiefly pasture and dryland farming. Scattered single family housing are located in the SW 1/4 of Section 23 and SE 1/4 of Section 22. Two microwave repeater stations are situated on a hill in the SE 1/4 of Section 15, 1.5 miles north of Burlington Northern's proposed site. Utilities are present on the property and adjoining properties in the form of underground gas line easements and high voltage power transmission lines. The distance of the proposed use to residential structures in each direction are as follows : Northeast 1500 ft. Northwest 1800 ft. West 1900 ft. Southwest 2200 ft. East 2630 ft. The maximum number of users will be limited to Burlington Northern maintenance personnel as the purchase option for the property restricts the use of the parcel to the buyer's needs only. The number of employees visiting the site will be limited to Burlington Northern maintenance personnel for routine inspection of tower and radio equipment. These visits will occur 2 to 3 times per month with 1 to 4 personnel per trip. Visits to the repeater site to repair equipment may occur at any time during a 24 hour period, 7 days a week. The construction phase will require about 30 days for the contractors to complete during which as many as 6 or 7 workers may be at the site. A water source will not be required at the microwave repeater station as it is automatic in operation and will be unmanned. The access route to the proposed facility will be via a new 25 ft. wide roadway from County Road 6 south 612 ft. to the NE corner of the 10 acre parcel. From the NE corner the roadway will continue to the center of the parcel and proceed west 230 ft. to the microwave equipment shelter. The first 612 ft. of access roadway will be an easement from the seller. The access will parallel and run adjacent to the Public Service Company pipeline easement. Construction of the access will consist of grading with a gravel overlay. A culvert will be required from County Road 6. Vehicular traffic to the proposed use will be limited to Burlington Northern vehicles on inspection or repair visits by maintenance personnel. Frequency of trips to the proposed repeater station once it becomes operational is estimated a 2 to 3 times a month utilizing 1/2 ton to one-ton vehicles. 3 91017 Sewage facilities will not be required at the microwave repeater station as it is automatic in operation and will require no employees on a permanent basis. Fire protection measures will consist of removing weed growth from around shelter and tower and laying down a gravel layer to prevent weed growth. A small area around each guy anchor will be treated in the same manner. Construction to the pre-assembled shelter includes fire rated FRP/OSB panels in the interior along with fire rated urethane foam insulation. The exterior shall be natural stone aggregate panels which are fire resistant. Animals will not be concentrated on the proposed Use by Special Review area but since the purchase agreement for the property with the seller allows continued use as a pasture, unused areas within this parcel will be available for grazing by the sellers livestock. Waste generated at the proposed microwave repeater station after it Becomes operational will be limited due to the infrequent visits by employees. Any waste produced at the facility will be stored and carried off to a disposal facility. No storm water retention facilities are required as the increase in surface runoff due to the proposed development will be negligible because the area of imperviousness proposed in very small (0.24 % of site area). Runoff from the site will not be concentrated, but will continue as overland flow. The only drainage improvement planned for the development is an 18 inch diameter culvert under the access roadway for the existing ditch along the south side of County Road 6. The time schedule for removal and disposal of wastes from the proposed use is on a as required basis due to the limited amount of trash generated. Landscaping plans are limited due the rural area and keeping the majority of the property for the original purpose of pasture. Efforts will be made to prevent erosion by applying gravel to disturbed areas around the tower and building and also around the guy anchors. Other disturbed areas will be reseeding with rangeland grasses. Inside the security fence will be covered with colored fabric in an effort to visually blend the fence with the surrounding environment. Reclamation procedures are required by the purchase option that if and whenever Burlington Northern Railroad ceases operation or abandons the site, the property will revert back to the seller. In doing so, the property must be restored to its original condition. The equipment shelter, microwave tower, and all appurtenances, including concrete footings, anchors, and stoops will be dismantled and removed. All disturbed soil will be reseeded with rangeland grasses to prevent erosion. A time table (project schedule) for tower construction is enclosed as an exhibit. Also included is a time chart for the entire project. • 9`:1111'? The following documents and statements are submitted in support of the requested application : The proposed microwave facility will be consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan in that the development will occupy only 0.24% of site area. The remainder of the 10 acre parcel will continue to be used as pasture. The proposed development will be consistent with the intent of the district in which it is located in that the use as a telecommunications microwave repeater station will not conflict with other users in the immediate vicinity. Also two microwave repeater facilities already exist 1.5 miles north in the SE 1/4 of Section 15. The proposed facility will be located within the agricultural district and efforts have and will be made to conserve agricultural land on the parcel. Only 0.24% of the site area will be developed with the remaining left for rangeland,. Areas subject to blowouts will be graveled and rocked and areas disturbed by construction will be reseeded with grasses suitable for the semi-arid environment. Adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of-the inhabitants of the neighborhood and county will be provided. As provided by Colorado statues, sufficient land area was purchased to allow adequate space in the rare event the tower fails and collapses to the ground. The microwave tower is designed and fabricated per Electronic Industries Association Standard RS-222-E (1991) for a 40 PSF windload with 1/2 inch ice applied to tower and all appurtenances. A 8 ft. high chain link fence will surround the tower and shelter preventing unauthorized access to the tower. Since the proposed repeater station is low power, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from the tower to a person standing directly below is over 600 times lower than the current 1992 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) safe threshold for microwave energy. Safe threshold is defined as 1 mw/cm2. The microwave tower is located in a relatively remote area with the nearest inhabitants around 1500 ft. to the NW. The proposed microwave tower is 280 ft. in height with a 3 ft. obstruction light on top, or a total height of 283 ft. Planned tower lighting is a dual system with a white medium intensity strobe on during daylight and a red obstruction lighting on at night. This lighting would be in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1 H, Chapters 4, 8, and 13. Notice of Proposed Construction, FAA Form 7460-1, was filed with the Seattle office of the FAA on June 29, 1993 and assigned a case number of 93-ANM-0552. Application is attached as an exhibit. The use of the proposed facility as a microwave repeater station would be compatible with existing surrounding land uses. Pipeline utilities have four (4) pipelines traversing through the property in a north to south direction. High voltage power transmission lines are adjacent to the east and south property boundaries. Public Service Company of Colorado has the 235 KV line on the east property boundary. PSC uses • 5 921017 steel towers to support the power lines. The adjacent property use is mainly pasture and dryland farming. The proposed use will be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area in that the microwave repeater station is a form of a utility, similar to the high voltage transmission lines and pipelines already in this area. Existing zoning is agricultural and since the proposed development will only utilize 0.24% of the parcel, the rangeland characteristics will not be altered in the immediate area. The proposed microwave repeater station is not located within a flood plain, geologic hazard, or Weld County Airport overlay district area. A water supply is not required as employees will only be at the facility for short periods of time on scheduled maintenance or repair. A copy of the purchase option for the 10 acre parcel under consideration is included with the application as an exhibit. The purchase is signed by the sellers and notarized on 9th July, 1993. A noise report is not required for this unmanned facility as per telephone conversation with Weld County Planner, Mr. Greg Thompson on 8-6-93. A soil report conducted by CTUThompson of Denver is included as as an exhibit. This report was also furnished to the tower vendor to assist in engineering the tower base and anchors. A certified list of names, addresses, and corresponding parcel ID numbers within 500 ft. of the property subject to this application is enclosed. A certified list of the mineral owners and lessees if minerals on or under the parcel of land subject to this application is enclosed. Mr. Mark Wentland,Telecommunications System Engineer, 373 Inverness Drive South, Englewood, CO 80112, will be Burlington Northern's representative at the Planning Commission hearings. Please inform him of the date and time for the hearings, telephone (303) 220- 3501 . An alternate representative is Mr. Rick Schnell, Network Maintenance Manager, 3700 Globeville Road, Denver, CO 80216, telephone (303) 480-6404. Please do not hesitate to contact me at the letterhead address is there are any questions or concerns regarding the Use by Special Review application. Sincerely, f M. E. Foster 6 931017 Enclosures : cc : S. R. Hudson M. M. Wentland R. W. Schnell File : AFE 89-1395 7 931017 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400 Case Number Date Received Application Checked to _ Mylar plat submitted Application Fee Q Receipt Number /NO') Recording Fee Receipt Number TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type, except for necessary signature) I (we) , the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning the proposed Major Facilities of a Public Utility Special Review Permit on the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: Parcel of land in the El'z NE1 NE=t Section 27 T 1 N, R 66 W LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is proposed: E_NE' NEli Section 27 T 1 N, R 66 W Property Address (if available) N/A PRESENT ZONE AGRicuLrURAL OVERLAY ZONES None TOTAL ACREAGE 10 acres PROPOSED LAND USE MICROWAVE REP AtER S ,4tIoN EXISTING LAND USE Agricultural SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT: Name: Burlington Northern Railroad Company (Buyers) Address: 176 E. Fifth Street City St. Pau;, MN Zip 5510 . Home Telephone # N/A Business Telephone # 612-298-2771 Name: Ritchey Land and Cattle Company (Seller) Address: 19406 Highway 52 City Ft. Lunn, rn _ Zip 80620 Home Telephone # 303-536-4768 Business Telephone # APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT cif different than above) : Name:_ N/A Address: City Zip Home Telephone # Business Telephone # List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record. Name: Ritchey Land and Cattle Company Address: 19406 Highway 52 City FT. Lupton, CO Zip 80620 Name: UN/OW PACIFIC L.ANO RESQuRCES CORP. Address: pp. Box 26~00 City BROOMFJELD,CO Zip goo2O I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. COUNTY OF WELD ) STATE OF COLORADO ) Na,1641-‘e Z Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9A-day of 19/p Lt)e)./.ei24-e ---/ N TARY PA! LIC My commission expires , '_ 2/-' T ..�. _:nom• .�;.. .,. ,./V,..-a:\-\\ ,:: .. ,,-00,1. E4P- P,OEki / P ,;r,• ,-r.k ' MINNESOTA r :.0,0,;t3,1,,,,-,,VPICIES .L.7--„..4MARCH... m7 L,:-..—.L...—--- �t.cwa...:.A•,. .:"A...n.a.. 931.017 PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the Weld County Planning Commission has certified and does hereby recommend to the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado for their confirmation, approval and adoption of this Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review as shown and described hereon this day of , 19 Chairman, Weld County Planning Commission BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado does hereby confirm and adopt this Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review and Development Standards as shown and described hereon this day of , 19_ Chairman, Board of County Commissioners ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Dated: Deputy Clerk to the Board PROPERTY OWNER' S APPROVAL The undersigned major property owner(s) do hereby agree to the Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Development Standards as described hereon this day of , A.D. , 19_ APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND OFFICE LOCATIONS Planning and Zoning Environmental Protection Services Department of Planning Services Weld County Health Department Weld County Administrative Offices 1517 16th Avenue Court 1400 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 353-0635 353-3845, Ext. 3540 County Engineer Building Inspection Weld County Engineering Department Weld County Administrative Offices 933 North 11th Avenue 1400 N. 17th Avenue P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, Colorado 80632 353-3845, Ext. 3525 356-4000, Ext. 4750 Colorado Highways State Engineer Colorado Dept. of Transportation Division of Water Resources 1420 2nd Street 1313 Sherman Street, Room 818 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Denver, Colorado 80203 353-1232 866-3581 7 31A017 OPTION In consideration of the sum of One Hundred and No/100 DOLLARS($100.00) in hand paid,the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,Clinton D. Ritchey, an individual, and as an owner of an undivided 1/2 interest in and to the real estate herein after describe,and Eugene B.Ritchey as an individual,and owner of Ritchey Land & Cattle, Company, organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado,as an owner of an undivided 1/2 Interest in and to the real estate herein after described, hereinafter collectively called "Seller", its successors or assigns,does hereby grant to Burlington Northern Railroad Company,a Delaware corporation, hereinafter called "Buyer",its successors or assigns, until the 31st day of August, 1993,an exclusive option to purchase that certain tract, piece or parcel of land,together with all appurtenances,hereinafter referred to as"said real estate'for a purchase price of Fifty Three Thousand and No/100 DOLLARS($53,000.00),said real estate being situated in the County of WELD,STATE OF COLORADO as described on: See Exhibit"A " which depicts Parcel #1 outlined in red and Parcel #2 shaded in green,and Exhibit"B" which legally describes,in courses and directions, Parcel #1 and #2,with both exhibits attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof,with Parcel #1 and #2 containing an aggregate area of approximately 10.352 Acres. This option to purchase said real estate shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: 1.Buyer,at any time prior to the expiration date hereinabove specified or prior to any extended date of expiration, may exercise this option by giving Seller notice in writing of Buyer's election to exercise this option,which notice shall be delivered by certified or registered mail addressed to Seller at 19406 Highway 52 Ft. Lupton CO,80620,and upon giving such notice, Buyer shall have the right to enter upon said real estate and to use and occupy the same. 2. Upon receiving said written notice of Buyer's election to purchase said real estate,Seller agrees to convey marketable title to said real estate to Buyer, its successors or assigns, by good and sufficient warranty deed free of encumbrances, except only those,if any,mentioned herein. 3. Seller,at Buyer's expense,shall furnish to Buyer within a reasonable time after receipt of Buyer's exercise of the option a title insurance policy commitment or an abstract of title continued to and certified on a date no earlier than the date this option is exercised. Title to said real estate is to be good and marketable,free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except such as Buyer at its sole discretion may waive. 4. Buyer and Seller shall complete the sale within 90 days after delivery of said title insurance policy commitment or said abstract of title to Buyer showing marketable title vested in Seller; provided, however,that should additional time be required to clear title defects or to obtain additional evidence or confirmation of title in Seller or to determine whether or not the title is marketable,Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of such additional time requirement and the date for completion of the sale shall be extended as required. 5. Payment for the purchase of said real estate shall be made by Buyer to Seller,or its nominee,at time of delivery of said deed,and payment of said purchase price and delivery of deed shall constitute full settlement of all claims for damages sustained by reason of the location,grade,construction, maintenance, improvement and operation of a riicrowave.fadk y and its appurtenances,over,upon and across said real estate. 6. During the time Buyer, its successors in interest, designees and assigns own and control said real estate,Seller will be allowed to use said real estate,except for the areas required for the microwave facility any and all appurtenances thereto„ including those areas within said real estate which Buyer will have fenced,for grazing purposes without payment or charge. 7. Seller,its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns,shall have the right during Buyer's, its successors in interest,designees and assigns ownership of 931017 saw real estate,to use parcel #2 as further des Jed on Exhibit "B", attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof,for ingress and egress to access the westerly most twenty five(25)feet,as shaded in orange on Exhibit" A " attached hereto and made a part hereof,of the easterly most Seventy Five (75) feet, of said real estate, in a north to south direction and vice versa, as a roadway so Seller,their successors in interest, heirs,designees and assigns have the right of ingress and egress over,across and upon,the westerly most twenty five (25)feet,of the easterly most Seventy Five(75)feet of said real estate to provide them access to their remaining ownership which abuts the southerly most boundary of said real estate. Although the Buyer will do some periodic maintenance to the access road south from the County Road,as shaded in green and referred to a parcel #2 on Exhibit " A ", attached hereto and made a part hereof, to the approximate northeasterly most corner of said real estate, it will be up to the Seller, its successors in interest, Heirs, designees and assigns,to maintain,at its sole cost and expense, any roadway used by the Seller,its successors in interest, heirs,designees and assignees from the approximate northeasterly most corner of said real estate to the approximate southeasterly most corner of said real estate,so long as said use does not in any way interfere with Buyers microwave facilities or appurtenances thereto. Except that Buyer also agrees that when grading and placing a reasonable amount of road grade gravel over parcel #2 to the approximate northeasterly most corner of said real estate, Parcel #1, Buyer will initially grade and place a reasonable amount of road grade gravel over and upon Sellers area of ingress and egress,as shaded in orange on the Exhibit"A" ,attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, from the approximate northeasterly most corner of said real estate, parcel #1,to the approximate southeasterly most corner of said real estate, or along the entire length of the westerly most Twenty Five(25' ) of the easterly most Seventy Five(75')of said real estate. 8. Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns agree and acknowledge to Seller, its successors in interest, heirs,designees and assigns,that if, at any time in the future Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns, decide to remove its microwave facility and its appurtenances,for which said real estate is being acquired, or abandon said real estate, ninety ( 90)days after the removal of the microwave tower, its appurtenances and facilities title to said real estate shall revert to Seller, its successors in interest, heirs,designees or assigns without the need for a deed of conveyance or any other documentation from Buyer, its successors in interest,designees or assigns,and without the payment of any consideration for said real estate, and Buyer, its successors in interest,designees or assigns,will no longer have any interest or claim to said real estate. 9. Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns agree and acknowledge to Seller that if the microwave facility, and its appurtenances, are not used for a period of Three Hundred and Sixty Five ( 365 ) constructive days, that said non-use will constitute constructive abandonment,and Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns will after the constructive abandoned period be obligated to provide Seller,within thirty( 30)days, after the constructive abandonment period,written notice to Seller, its heirs,successors in interest, designees and assigns,that the site has been abandoned,and that Seller has ninety (90)days after said written notice has been given to Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns,to remove its microwave facility and any and all appurtenances thereto. 10. Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns agree and acknowledge to Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns,that it will not place and to the best of its abilities not allow to be placed within said real estate or on its microwave tower or any of the appurtenances thereto, any other communication facilities,except for those that maybe,from time to time, required by Buyer, its successors in interest, designees or assigns,to supplement or augment the communication facilities of Buyer,its successors in interest,designees or assigns. 11. Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns agree and acknowledge,that first phase electric power will be located along the east or west edge of parcel #2, as shaded in green on Exhibit "A", attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof, being brought, in a north to south direction from the east west county road, north of said real estate, providing electric power to the microwave tower and its appurtenances, and that Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns may obtain secondary electric power from this first phase power source,as long as, Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns first obtain and provide Buyer, its successors in interest,designees and assigns proof that it has obtained written permission from the public utility company or other public or governmental agencies,to connect to or with the first phase system providing electric power to Buyers, its successors in interest,designees and assigns, 9101'7 microwave facility and appurtenances. It is also agreed to and acknowledged that if Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns obtain permission from the public utility company or other public or governmental agencies involved, that Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns will obtain this secondary electric use without disturbing or in any way adversely affecting the primary electric service to Buyer's,its successors in interest,designees and assigns, microwave facility or any of its appurtenances.Seller, its heirs,successors in interest,designees or assigns agree and acknowledge to Buyer,its successors in interest,designees and assigns,that Seller,its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns are solely responsible for any and all costs related to or connected with the extension of secondary electric power,including but not limited to separate metering, needed to serve any and all of Seller's,its heirs,successors in interest,designees and assigns facilities or appurtenances out side the confines of said real estate. 12. Buyer and Seller agree and acknowledge that the conveyance of said real estate contemplated herein will not and does not include or convey any mineral or water rights,and that said rights will and are retained by Seller. Buyers concurrence to Sellers retention of any and all mineral and water rights is with the explicit understandingthat if and when Seller proposes to develop said mineral or water rights,and while Buyer is the owner of said real estate,that said mineral and water rights will developed in such.manner so as not to,in any way,disturb the surface of said real estate,or in any way adversely affect the microwave tower,its facilities, operations or appurtenances,or Buyers continuous and contiguous use of said real estate. 13. At the time of conveyance, real estate taxes shall be prorated as of the date Buyer obtains possession. 14. Buyer may prior to the exercise of this option enter upon said real estate and conduct surveys and tests as it deems necessary. 15. Buyer,upon written notice sent by certified mail to Seller at any time prior to the expiration date of the date of this option, may, upon payment of the sum of One Hundred and No/100 DOLLARS($100.00)to the Seller, extend the time within which this option may be exercised for an additional period until,September 30 1993. 16. In the event Buyer exercises this option as provided herein,the sum paid for this option and any extension shall be applied toward the payment of the purchase price, but,if not so exercised,Seller shall retain said sum,and this option shall be of no further force and effect and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder. 17. Buyer shall not be held liable or bound to purchase said real estate except at its option,and in the event Buyer does not make the purchase thereof as herein provided, it shall not be held liable for any damages or compensation therefor,except as otherwise provided herein. 18. This option shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors,administrators, assigns and successors of Seller and Buyer. IN TNE55 WHEREOF,Seller has signed this option on the 9_& day of u4..�l''�_. 1993. /l v By: l `Y'= [7[ eii.CL NTON D. RITCHEY,a's an int al having an undivided 1/2 interest y and to said real estate. STATE OF COLORADO) COUNTY OF WELD) On this day personally appeared before me Clinton D. . Ritchey to me known to be the (s) person described in and who executed the foregoing 931017 instrument,and acknowledged to me that hesigned and sealed the said instrument as a free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. WITNESS my hand and official seal,this day of .wti�- , 1993. 4otary ublic„daft ---,,,,,,,,,,H, ap... .9,1y N, 99 c . . BY: ' Eugen B. Ritchey, an indivi ual, and on behalf of the Ritchey Land & attle,Co, Inc.,collectively owning a undivided 1/2 interest in and to said real estate. TITLE: //wt's , ha i LEidg Cc On behalf o Ritchey4nd &Cattle Co, Inc STATE OF COLORADO) COUNTY OF WELD) — On this 9� day of_ 'tq ' ally n wn,before beinpersg ully appeared Eugene B. Ritche t p rso ally known,who being duly sworn,did say that he is the of The Ritchey land &Cattle Company and that said instrument was signed and sealed on behalf of said company by the authority of its owners and said Eugene B. Ritchey acknowledges said instrument to be the free act and deed of said corporation. Given under my hand and notarial seal on the day and year first above. (-21 .. yy C • / M tary Public , 721. ary,--, d (�� r �z� �cP J � kuv/ Y . 931017 CTL/THOMPSON, INC. CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION MICROWAVE TOWER SITE NE 1/4, SECTION 27, T.1 N, R.66W. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Prepared for: Burlington Northern Railroad 176 East Fifth Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 Attention: Mr. Maurice E. Foster Job No. 20,398 July 19, 1993 1971 WEST 12TH AVENUE • DENVER, COLORADO 80204 • (303)825-0777 971017 TABLE OF CONTENTS SCOPE 1 SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS 1 PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION 2 SITE CONDITIONS 3 GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS 3 Seismicity 4 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 4 FOUNDATIONS 6 Spread Footings 8 Drilled Piers Bottomed in Bedrock 9 Pier Foundation Lateral Load Analysis 10 SURFACE DRAINAGE 11 LIMITATIONS 11 FIG. 1 - VICINITY MAP & LOCATION OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS FIG. 2 - LOGS OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS FIGS. 3 THROUGH 6 - SWELL-CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULTS FIGS. 7 AND 8 - GRADATION TEST RESULTS TABLE I - SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS 931017 SCOPE This report presents the results of our Geotechnical Investigation for a proposed Microwave Tower site to be located in NE 1/4, Section 27, T.1 N, R. 66W, in Weld County, Colorado. The site is planned for the construction of a 280 feet guyed tower. The purpose of our investigation is to evaluate subsurface conditions at the site and to provide geotechnical design and construction criteria for the proposed construction. This report includes descriptions of the subsoil and groundwater conditions found in exploratory borings, site geology, discussions of foundation alternatives, and recommended design and construction criteria for foundations. This report was prepared from data developed during our field and laboratory investigations, engineering analysis of the field and laboratory data, and our experience with similar projects. The recommendations presented in this report are based on the proposed construction as currently planned. Revisions of the construction plans could affect our recommendations. A summary of our findings and conclusions is presented below. Detailed recommendations for design and construction are presented in the report. SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS 1. Subsoils found in our exploratory borings consisted of clean to silty sands and sandy clays underlain by sedimentary claystone and sandstone bedrock at depths between 7 and 19.5 feet below the existing ground surface. The clays have a collapsing potential when they are wetted. The claystones are moderately to highly expansive. 2. No free groundwater was encountered in the borings to the maximum depth explored of 25 feet. 931017 3. Design of tower base and anchors should consider the impacts of collapsing and swelling soils on the performance of the tower. Drilled piers and spread footings are potential foundation alternatives at this site. Design and construction criteria are presented. 4. Good surface drainage should be maintained at all times to provide rapid removal of runoff away from the foundations and anchors to reduce the risk of wetting of foundation soils. PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION We understand a 280 feet high microwave tower will be constructed at this site. The tower will be an "Andrew Model M46 guyed 280 foot" designed and manufactured by Andrew Corporation, Denton, Texas. At the time of our investigation, the tower was not designed. Information provided by Andrew Corporation for a similar tower of 300 feet indicates the loads at the tower base and anchors are as follows: TABLE A APPROXIMATE FOUNDATION LOADS Structure Vertical Load Horizontal Load Tower Base 200 kips (Compression) 4 kips Inner Anchors 38 kips (Tension) 55 kips Outer Anchors 43 kips (Tension) 43 kips We understand a footing is normally used at the tower base and concrete deadmen are used for the anchors. The footings and deadmen are buried about 8 to 12 feet below the surface. An equipment shed of either a pre-fabricated or a constructed on- site structure will be built near the tower. 2 93119 SITE CONDITIONS The site is located in NE 1/4, Section 27, T.1 N, R. 66W, in Weld County, Colorado. It is generally located southeast of Fort Lupton, south of County Road 6 about 31/4 miles east of Highway 85 (Fig. 1). The proposed tower will be located on an east facing slope of a local ridge. The ground surface slopes gently down towards the east and southeast at grades between 1 and 3 percent. The site is vacant and was being used for pasture. Two existing power lines are adjacent to and parallel to the south and east property lines. Vegetation at the site consisted of dry land grasses and cactus. We believe the site is accessible by ready-mix concrete truck and general construction equipment such as a backhoe or drill rig. GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS We evaluated site geology and potential geologic hazards through review of available geologic maps and drilling of 4 exploratory borings. The "Geologic Map of the Boulder-Fort Collins-Greeley Area, Colorado" (by Roger B. Colton, USGS Map I-855-G, 1978) indicates the site is underlain by Eolium (windblown clay, silt, sand and granules) of Upper Holocene to Bull Lake Glaciation age. The windblown soils generally possess a collapsing potential when become wetted and/or under loads. Bedrock was mapped as Denver and Arapahoe formations of Paleocene and Upper Cretaceous age. The bedrock consists of interbedded claystone, siltstone and sandstone. The claystones are expansive and can cause damages to structures and roadways founded on them. Our borings and laboratory testing confirmed the mapped soils and bedrock. We found silty sands and clays underlain by claystone and sandstone bedrock in all borings. Samples of clay compressed and claystone swelled when they were wetted. 3 We have also reviewed the "Soil Survey of Weld County, Colorado (South Part)" by Soil Conservation Service (SCS). The near surface soils in the northwestern half of the site are mapped as Cascajo gravelly sandy loam and the southeastern half are mapped as Valent sands. The sandy loam and sands were formed in eolian deposits. Seismicity The site is located in a low seismic activity area. Using the 1992 Uniform Building Code (UBC), the site will be located within seismic Zone I and should be designed with a Z factor of 0.075. For the subsoil condition at the site, we recommend a site coefficient factor S of 1.0 for a Type S, site. The subsoil conditions indicate the risk of liquefaction is low. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS Subsurface conditions at the site were investigated by drilling 4 exploratory borings with one boring at the tower center and each of the three anchor locations (Fig. 1). These locations were surveyed and staked on-site by Merrick & Company prior to our investigation. The borings were drilled with a truck-mounted drill rig using continuous flight augers measuring 4 inches in diameter. Samples were obtained using a 2.5-inch outer diameter modified California-type sampler. The modified California sampler contains four 2-inch diameter, 4-inch long liners; thus, relatively undisturbed samples can be obtained for laboratory testing. The sampler was driven into the soils or bedrock with blows of a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The modified California sampler was driven 12 inches instead of 18 inches during sampling,thus the blow counts 4 9 '_1017 are different from that obtained using the Standard Penetration Test (SPT, ASTM D 1586). (Based on our experience, a rough correlation between these two types of blow counts is the blow count of California drive sample times 0.7 for sands and 0.8 for clays approximate the blow count of SPT drive sample.) Our representative was at the site during drilling to log the soils found in our borings and obtain samples. Graphic logs of the soils found in our borings and results of field penetration resistance tests are shown on Fig. 2. Typical samples of the subsoils and bedrock were selected for laboratory testing. Laboratory tests included natural moisture content and dry density, swell-consolidation, unconfined compressive strength, gradation, and sulfate concentration tests. Laboratory test results are presented on Figs. 2 through 8 and summarized on Table I. Subsoils found in our exploratory borings consisted of clean to silty sands and sandy clays underlain by sedimentary claystone and sandstone bedrock at depths between 7 and 19.5 feet below the existing ground surface. The sands were encountered in all of our borings at the ground surface. The sands were generally medium dense. Typical samples of the sand were selected for gradation tests and test results are presented on Figs. 7 and 8. The sands are generally non-expansive, but may possess collapsing potential considering their geologic origin. Sandy clays were found below the sands in borings TH-1 and TH-4. The clays were very stiff and slightly moist. Two samples of the clay selected for swell-consolidation tests compressed significantly after they were wetted (Figs. 3 and 6). 5 931017 Claystone and sandstone bedrock was encountered in all of our borings at depths between 7 and 19.5 feet below the existing ground surface. Two samples of the claystone were selected for swell-consolidation tests. The test results showed they are moderately to highly expansive (Figs. 4 and 5). The bedrock was hard to very hard. The unconfined compressive strengths of two bedrock samples were 18,200 and 18,400 psf. We checked the groundwater level in our borings at the time of drilling and 8 days after drilling. No free groundwater was encountered in the borings to the maximum depth explored of 25 feet. FOUNDATIONS The results of our investigation showed sands and clays underlain by claystone and sandstone bedrock under the site. The clays possess collapsing potential when they are wetted and the claystone bedrock is moderately to highly expansive. We understand the tower center footing and anchor deadmen are normally buried 8 feet or more below the surface. At that depth, the bottom of the footing and some deadmen will be in or right above the clays or claystone bedrock. There is a risk of foundation settlement or heave if the clays or claystone bedrock become wetted. Based on the laboratory test data and our experience, the potential settlement and heave could be 4 to 6 inches. The site is located in the semi-arid environment with an average annual precipitation of about 15 inches. For the type of construction planned, we do not anticipate landscaping which requires watering. We feel the likelihood of wetting of the clays and bedrock and the subsequent settlement or heave is low. If the tower is not 6 921017 sensitive to movement and the owner and tower designer are willing to take the risk of potential foundation movement,footing and anchor deadmen can be founded in or above the natural clays and bedrock. As an alternative, the clays or claystone to at least 4 feet beneath the footing or anchor deadmen can be over-excavated and replaced with on-site sands. This will provide a relatively stabilized zone beneath the foundations and reduce the risk of movement if the soils become wetted. The on-site sands, clays and bedrock can be excavated with a heavy duty backhoe. The on-site near surface sands can be used as backfill. The fill should be moisture conditioned to within 2 percent of optimum and compacted to at least 95 percent of modified Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D 1557). For swelling or collapsing soil conditions, drilled piers bottomed in the bedrock and penetrating below the zone of probable moisture variations are frequently used in the Denver area. Because of widespread drilled pier use, there are many pier drilling contractors in this area and straight-shaft pier drilling rates are competitive (Belled piers not common). We believe straight-shaft drilled piers are an economical foundation alternative with less risk of potential movement than the footings. For the equipment shed, we believe spread footings can be used. We anticipate the footings will be founded in the near surface sands at about 3 feet below the ground surface for frost protection. The sands are non-expansive and are suitable for supporting the footings. We have evaluated footings and drilled piers bottomed in the bedrock. The foundation design and construction criteria are presented in the following paragraphs. 7 931017 Spread Footings 1. Spread footings or anchor deadmen founded on natural sands, clays or claystones will have varying degree of risk of movement as discussed above. The owner and tower designer should be willing to accept the potential risk involved if footings are selected. We recommend the footings be designed with the following allowing soil pressures: a). Footings on natural sands and clays: 3,000 psf; b). Footings on bedrock: 6,000 psf; and c). Footings on 4 feet of compacted structural sand fill: 4,000 psf. 2. If footings or deadmen are founded on compacted structural fill, the existing clays or claystones present under the footing or deadman should be over-excavated to a depth of at least 4 feet below and 2 feet outside the footings. The on-site sands from the required excavation can be used as backfill to replace the existing clays and claystone bedrock. The fill should be placed in thin, loose lifts, moisture conditioned to within 2 percent of optimum moisture content and compacted to at least 95 percent of maximum density determined by using ASTM D 1557 (modified Proctor). The density of the backfill can be assumed to be 125 pcf for the design of tension load resistance. 3. Under dry conditions, settlement of the footings supported by the natural sands, compacted fill or bedrock is estimated to be in the range of 1/2 to 1-inch. Wetting of foundation soils will cause additional heave or settlement as discussed previously. 4. To resist lateral loads, we recommend a coefficient of friction between the base of the concrete foundations and sands of 0.45. The coefficient of friction should be reduced to 0.4 if clays and claystone are present below footing or anchor deadmen. A passive earth pressure of 300 psf equivalent fluid pressure can be used if the backfilled soils around and above the foundations are densely compacted. 5. Exterior footings for the equipment shed should be provided with at least 3 feet of cover for frost protection. 6. We recommend reinforcement of grade beams or foundation walls under the equipment shed. 7. Minimum footing sizes are recommended to avoid problems with localized settlement. We recommend foundation wall footings be at last 16 inches wide and isolated column pads be constructed at least 2 feet square. Larger footing sizes are anticipated. 8 9`01'7 8. Footings should not be placed on loose soils. Excavations should be observed by a representative of our firm to determine the proper bearing and foundation condition. Soils loosened during foundation excavation or forming process should be removed prior to pouring the concrete. Drilled Piers Bottomed in Bedrock 1. Piers should be designed for a maximum allowable end bearing pressure of 40,000 psf and an allowable skin friction value of 3,000 psf for the portion of pier in bedrock. 2. Piers should penetrate a minimum of 5 feet into the relatively unweathered bedrock (darkened portions of the logs of exploratory borings, Fig. 2). 3. We recommend all piers be reinforced the full length of the pier. We recommend reinforcement of at least 0.005 times the cross-sectional area of the pier using Grade 60 steel. Uplift and lateral loads may require additional reinforcement. 4. Should wind or lateral load analysis result in tension loads on the pier, the tension loads should be resisted by skin friction in bedrock only. One hundred percent of skin friction value given above for compressive loading can be used in uplift calculations. 5. Based upon our experience with formation bedrock,we estimate formation settlement under the drilled pier designed with the above criteria to be about 1/2 inch. 6. No groundwater was encountered in our borings at the time of this investigation. The sands above the bedrock may cave during pier drilling. Casing may be required for piers installation. We recommend piers be drilled with a large, heavy-duty drill rig to facilitate the required bedrock penetration and handling of casing 7. Concrete should be ready and placed in the pier holes immediately after the holes are drilled, cleaned, inspected and the reinforcing steel set. We recommend the use of a high slump concrete (5 to 7 inches)to reduce the probability of concrete arching or hanging on the sides of the casing and/or reinforcing steel. 8. Installation of drilled piers should be observed by a representative of our firm to identify the bearing strata, and confirm the subsurface conditions are as anticipated from our borings. 9 931017 Pier Foundation Lateral Load Analysis Pier foundations will be designed to resist lateral loads. Most analytical methods for design of foundations subject to lateral loads are based on theories developed by analysis of a continuous beam on elastic foundation. Where the pier length to diameter ratio is 7 or greater, we believe the method of analysis developed by Matlock and Reese is the most appropriate. For short, relatively stiff piers in cohesive soils, where the length to diameter ratio is less than 7, the method of analysis developed by Broms more nearly fits the deformation condition. Either of these methods require modeling of various layers of materials supporting the piers. Some of the analytical techniques use the horizontal modulus of subgrade reaction. The horizontal modulus of subgrade reaction of sands increases with the overburden pressure and should be calculated for this project using the following formula: Nh Z D Where: Nh = 21 tcf for sands, Z = depth in feet below ground surface, and D = diameter of pier in feet For purpose of design, we believe the clays and bedrock can be designed using a horizontal modulus of subgrade reaction (Kh) value equal to 30/D tcf and 400/D tcf, respectively, where D is diameter of pier in feet. With the Broms method of analysis, the upper sand soils should be assumed to have a friction angle of 35 degrees and zero cohesion. The clays and bedrock should be assumed to have a cohesion (C) of 1,000 psf and 10,000 psf, respectively. 10 971011 The method developed by Matlock and Reese is an iterative procedure and requires knowledge of the applied lateral loads, the overturning moment, and the magnitude of vertical loads as well as the size of the pier and the proposed reinforcement. With this information, it is possible to compute a load deflection and a moment with depth curve for any proposed pier and load configuration. LPILE is a computer code developed by Reese which utilizes this type of analysis. We have the LPILE program and can assist the structural engineer in lateral load analysis of pier foundations, if desired. SURFACE DRAINAGE The performance of foundations is dependent to a large degree on soil moisture conditions. To reduce the risk of foundation soils becoming wetted, we recommend the following precautions be observed during and after construction: 1. Wetting or drying of open foundation excavations should be avoided during construction. Positive drainage should be provided rapid removal of water away from all foundations and anchors. The ground surface at the tower center and the anchors should be shaped to slope away from the structures in all direction. 2. Backfill around foundations and anchor deadmen should be moistened and compacted to at least 90 percent of maximum ASTM D 1557 dry density. LIMITATIONS Our borings were spaced to obtain a reasonably accurate picture of subsoil conditions. Variations in the subsoil conditions not indicated by our borings are always possible. We should be contacted if subsoils encountered during excavation are 11 931017 significantly different from our borings. The placement and compaction of fill and footing excavations should be inspected and tested. An engineer or technician experienced with pier installation should observe the installation of pier foundations. The investigation was conducted in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily used by geotechnical engineers practicing in this area at this time. No other warranty, express or implied, is made. If we can be of further service in discussing the contents of this report, or the analysis of the influence of the subsurface conditions on the design of the structure, please call. CTUTHOMPSON, I , `S �� I,.*` . , , .4 t kki‘ - A' .11 l'-, .4 Nan Ping Hsi `4 tt, 7��c�3 Geotechnical Engi `, �L Reviewed by C-1 LjV Ronald M. McOmber, P.E. Associate NPH:RMM:nph (5 copies sent) 2cc: Merrick & Company Attn: Doyle Abrahanson t cc: Andrew Corporation Attn: Kevin VanMaele 12 931017 a.. � I VVY///COUNTY "OAD 6 I. o - ` ` fi . LL W 14+ >a '3 , "• SITE x o JFF ,e f Wirzjf 0 95 • • SCALE: I" = 100' ��=�/eo. m/ _.� -� . 11. _ mir VICINITY MAP NO SCALE TH-3 TH-2 CENTER TH-I OF TOWER— t — lib / TH-4 LOCATION OF EXPLORATORY BORINGS JOB NO. 20.398 FIG. I 921019 v4 O e;� N `/2) V� V Cl_ O > • U N K Z 3 0 O J • } >-. 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EXPANSION UNDER CONSTANT PRESSURE DUE TO WETTING 4 Z 0 N XXd iV Z 0 va d O U 8 0.1 1.0 10 100 APPLIED PRESSURE - KSF Sample of CLAYSTONE NATURAL DRY UNIT WEIGHT= 125 GCSE From TH-3 AT 9 FEET NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT=12.4 Swell Consolidation JOB NO. 20,398 Test Results �s FIG.5 931017 6 5 a 1 2 I n .. ._ . .. _......///ADD ITIONAL..COMPRESSION UNDER I / CONSTANT PRESSURE DUE TO WETTING -bw 3 4 5 _.._._ Z O N d x T .. _. . Z 7 N0 N W oc d 2 0 0 c 0.1 1.0 10 100 APPLIED PRESSURE — KSF Sample of CLAY, SANDY (CL) NATURAL DRY UNIT WEIGHT= 96 PCE From TH-4 AT 9 FEET NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT= 9.5 JOB NO. 20,398 Swell Consolidation Test Results FIG. 6 93101"1 HYDROMETER ANALYSIS SIEVE ANALYSIS 25 HR. 7 HR TIME READINGS U.S.STANDARD SERIES CLEAR SQUARE OPENINGS 45 MIN.15 MIN. 60 MIN.19 MIN. 4 MIN. 1 MIN. 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C-68966 Renton, WA 98055-4056 Dear Sirs : Burlington Northern Railroad must relocate its present microwave station, WHJ644, coordinates 39-54-27 N, 104-40-41 W, due to close proximity to the New Denver Airport. The replacement site is located 3.25 miles NE of Brighton, Colorado and 5.5 miles SW of the Platte Valley Airport. Planned tower height is 280 ft. with 3 ft. on top for the dual obstruction lighting system. The dual lighting system will be a white medium intensity strobe on during daylight and the red obstruction light on at night. The planned dual lighting system will be controlled by a Hughey & Phillips CGA1737DLARS Dual Control unit. Included with the enclosed 7460-1 application are the following exhibits : USGS Map copy 1:250,000 showing proposed tower location relative to nearest airport. USGS Map copy 7.5' showing proposed tower location relative to nearest city. List of Transmitter frequencies, ERP, and azimuth. Microwave Path Analysis sheets for microwave transmit frequencies. This replacement tower will be part of the Chicago to Denver and 13illings to Denver microwave system which furnishes vital voice, data, track signal code, PBX, and train dispatcher communications necessary for the sate and efficient movement of trains in this area. Sincerely, M. E. Foster • Enclosures 921..01'7 . ;"rt!1 Ht h'f()Yt CA1N[RUN.' • A,•rr,rauhcal Study Nurnik:e �• QV NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION n!�{ l ,,..l.nS krIOtlOn Ar rJru/,.otion /` Nature of Proposal 2. Complete Description of Structure :.,..�------__ ..�.'...,L•:..,t ..�_ _ nut., ..Ih`(7w'•.n:,I',•It l•gY.(•I;u'.(I,reSal', ...'r;y,•• , Q .. ,.. .,: 9)— ci•, .,I1'1. I::il; pi': ..,..J,.'rl,O:t,',t:JA'_.l :\t .. .:,r:,.r•).a. . , —93 .,3,r,ur•:.,,t.h: ''I I• .I,,.1I.,, •, :I':,it„k'',lr.,,ti,; ., ..Jai,r;',:'Iit.r.e:•;..i•••.Ii.'„ ... :,•• A. Name and address of individual, company, corporation. etc. proposing the i''e'°-04;;"•.:,..: ••, ,.nit:,,,'I',t,.'.11AAr.n.:•,.:.,••. • construction or alteration. •'v'..°':"•' .•..1.'.t.. Arai f".t:,. :`••,,,,`: C. Iii,look.,rl.,:,,.,' ... 4....,...y•:,!.• ,•n1.,•,•., ....•.•:.. • `--_" .lhti,,,,....h...,I.. ,..t--. , !lit. ,y.:. `Pr, ... • eree code Telephone N hrr 1.'2.:Or/OSCC! t' .:.O:II la S' t:"..:C i L _, --. , , . : 280 I. L. :clv('d Ifi?.c::O.'kiv::' C). ,:j:; •. .I. . .. is :; — •... ., •",•.. t.t::luti:jui.'.' (3 1r:(j-3 t iici:!) .,.;`'I:':. ... t:.•. LOWOL" wit,. .. i ... dud" C 1;L:..t..c-...__,.. • :...• _ ,. . ,., 18i. !iq:it.it.c. J sLe:.t o:. top. Total I ::eight: of tower is 283 .:'t. i':ic:.;:... I rarisr,,itc_t.t., f_.egtle::cies tl::e :_i,.:,, .:,l„ne•s Jvt'te„eph,:'ii•I ialibel,:1 p+oiOnent 5 representative.I different Ivan 3 ahOve 6655, 219 7.6, 2_92.8, 9 1. , . VHF a`. I"!- - , _:17::.i�:?.'.t' t!c'teC:lC:.C?:; a'6a. i.: . .1.nci 16(,`.2"_.. .'eFo. .o .:... ,ic:; • ti1 mote space a.manioc!.coots ou on,I 5c,1%Jl dr.,:,ttOOf I ; Location of Structure 5. Height and Elevation iComplere to U's,iea,0S,kW') -. .. . _ .... ---------- —J.,,,,. I..,1 ., .,.I, t.v.I.. •lyil''.o.r A t:Ii v.,1:1n u'..,h.dn,nr•Pled,:S.:.i eve' ."•1'.t' i1 .;111cy 201 I •1 -'' • : .:• , : ...r..•. . ...t .; .'. ',.r:••.t:,....,i:;I l3 Height of Structure Including air r••' n.•. appurtenances and irghlwq(d any; above :/.11 fill J OS ground.or water,f so sduated L;3. .. ,•. . ., ., c r7ct•cP1 he ur••.c .•-,, .•ar..,•d:.:vet r. Li .. B4 ' .. .. .,., .. . . ,....,. . ,•l, A:.:,t r,.1.,:. ,. . ,...s .i•. .i.'i i'•.; .',(••. .1. . .i. 1 ..• . :'.. is: ']. 1to,': on. it.., :rl i .?i1:.. 2...; ° . .• • . .•,-1•••.. :,: .•.- ..t.:;,• '�' ---ad. r..., ...-,i:_rlti 1:?ii: 1:(_r.: .,. . .. ., ._-- , .. , .... .. ..,i!,,..?, h.,,...1, 0,4 ll :a :. .t," •l 19:':1• . ...,)••:! •19 t .i ' . . ., .•I .. ., . .'I' ... .. ,.1 . .. ..i.. ,•,):..I,, , .. ..i:PC tPa„t5,.k:/. •• .. ., ).r:Aat1,,:'It:. f•IfEBY CERTIFY that all of the above statements made by me are true, complete, and correct to the best of my •'i.:f.•rlyp.. In addition, I agree to obstruction mark and:or light the structure in accordance with established marking& • :,°u?r) standards if necessary , iFi FAA •SE ONLYeither FAA will. elthf Js., r•ISsUl .rat¢'a enL,` cknowledger Supplemental Notice of onstruction F rt } I'he Proposal: PP C 1° ' °n Y9 U t, any tt(pt J f 7 �r tittSton6d sa Y'. _, ❑ At least 48 hours before the•start l ,�Er' i t •cry y;c . Does not require a notice to FAA. ( �.r * 1 3 • 'P)f F� ' ` r72i•a • • ' Within five days after the constructicirf F� {t� r Y Yr�{1, ,l ' ,, , Is not identified as an obstruction under. t ..wt .,..I, ,e',. yvr,�t' .'s ,u` "tr y. •, any standard of FAR, Part 77, Subpart C;' . 1'This determination expires on "-.:t s a' .r M " g; and would not be a hazard to air navigation. a'extended,,eyised or b the issul d , b £ �t ?I ( ). terminated yd.Q Ice;•;. ,4'„ ti `; ::: identified as an obstruction under the • (b)4he construction is subject'to the licensing autIZorlty ofithe,Federal CarnmunlCa reissle E�nd'an ilendards of FAR,Part 77,Subpart C•but •.application for a construction permit Is"•made.to the FCC;on or before tf'(e;iabav 1ratIor date Ip'such would not be a hazard to air navigation. case the determination expires on the date•pr �boy t fCCor tt'uptit9r or(,. the dal t$te F(C denloa the application 's r ./4'..1,1...1::. • c Should be obstruction ❑ marked, r 1f to• {,.. r t t"s •' i ! '' lighted per FAA Advisory Circular NOTE:Request for extension of the effective periodtof thjs,determination must be,post eppt geliv,ere to the. issuing office at least 15 days priori th$ z, , f:• `r�yy . t a,.,, 70/7480-1,Chapters) kQ ( r4 f "1 +a, ya�,r5 < "ir;: L.!. • If the structure Is subject to the licensing a r i �'f' l�l t pi, hat i Obstruction marking and lighting are not i ah , f w F* • 19@n•o the 9 9 Agency t " k4 hi -'0 necessary. ,r ,�.i C r u t w 14 ,,,.,,,t[[��.�i ps r <� H7;- !L f °` j# 4 fI .t'' ,7 i„ F' h yaa y . s t''r5y Y ; ,- ernarks: c:,,, _ , , yy a C t S • R rJrt i.'r Y ,, 7.. • R ; • ....ad in ,•v•Signature'.. .• . 1,4 x':': r" 4 r r": f * v.,l , ,.,,!:•,,: I DO N0Wb1,Ofipif4B0NS r �J�S f�ltre a 9b\. . r 14859 o (- j6:tl 2 .. J } III! 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Ill-bi-d I�►~r�rgargi '�rl - �,l • •''''¶ cI&,J1J $t!!U1S - ;'/- 2 r\ty\i 3 r-LairalkiRai ar.gpi.e. o. �� I�►.- --« no I� I I rr.,IMPIA Ocem ionG'�iair is4t.• i�m —el • _4_ I _NT plWARIMOSinekleinitritS,/I;�� 1 4�k t littir 07�iri,11� .1 Ate. • . � IPI0r w:4( \ mi u Lip �� l.��, Lhit' Ngie/�°� wed , I y I� lin -r�� ',� • GlendIS A� Q ;� 1 566 euo ► � . n �.rswLJF,�. ��r�� ._ li : -,-,� �,.C>rt�{.ves I.ps; Mit llIIlltfri• 1 aisite. c ! sir _ .. •/ V�� VA llIiie IO i I I '� L\ BRIGHTON,COLORADO /, Portion of land in E1/2,NE1 4 NE1'4 Section 27,T.1 N,R.66W Weld Coun [ ., CI . ''� / /I ry \ SITE PLOT: 660 ft.x 660 ft.or 10 Acres iiI _.. us[O I.i ___ a_ � I � 1 _- .4 ,cc IIII 280 ft.Guyed Tower ill " I • (..I. SHELTER: 8ft.x 20 ft.prefabricated powan / ' LOCATED: 2.5 miles north of Brighton r 2O1— �'/—'s City limits on Hwy.85&3-4 miles east onl ks ,^� NIQ`, t\ll ` � Y ��3fL south of roatlr- \ Count Rd.6.Site 61��o r 1 .. ) A I� I School \ I �� k a 's95o Pi,,./... ( n Ln• — .. 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Y 30 2 ^ r II � f ° - +, ( m" .II g�... � H Via`% f! � �). , ,kii,\ - � �, I o 1 - I tit j 1/1 I Pthe8 I s 'e M BM I\ \ // ® 1 HJ\ v ; -- � �I f' '�, �J � .,ot ' '6 ' ' h r •�I :1/7-J,:,1 nliu ••/ Ili /-,,,*,,,',/,-,..,/,--,1,--/I1• iile1iZAPS�l .] j • 1 aI ' / i 1 iiit. ,2M .■ 1999 a ow.it l / . , 6 I 9"! 01(1: BURLINGTON NORTHERN RAILROAD PROPOSED BRIGHTON, COLORADO 283 FOOT TOWER TRANSMITTER FREQUENCIES, ERP, AZIMUTH FREQUENCY ERP-DBM ERP-WATTS AZIMUTH 6615 MHz 66.8 DBM 4,790 Watts 64.8 Degrees 6655 MHz 64.7 DBM 2,950 Watts 215.3 Degrees 2197.6 MHz 53.4 DBM 219 Watts 64.7 Degrees 2192.8 MHz 47.8 DBM 60.3 Watts 96.2 Degrees 954.1 MHz 46.8 DBM 47.9 Watts 199.2 Degrees 161.130 MHz 87 Watts Omni 160.215 MHz 190 Watts Omni St. Paul, MN 6-29-93 9`'101„,, *************************** * Microwave Path Analysis * *************************** Frequency MHz : 6615 6775 Site : BRIGHTON WIGGINS Latitude DMS : 40 : 01 : 36 . 0 N 40 : 13 : 46 . 0 N Longitude DMS : 104 : 45 : 17 . 0 W 104 : 11 : 19 . 0 W Elevation - AMSL Ft : 5201 4759 Tower Height Ft : 283 203 Azimuth Deg: 064 . 803 245 . 168 Path Length - Inverse Pos . Mi/km: 33 . 087 / 53 . 248 Path Loss dB: 143 . 40 - - - > c- - - 143 . 61 Diffraction Loss dB : 0 . 00 Rain Attenuation dB: 0 . 00 Transmission Line Type : Andrew EW- 63 Andrew EW- 63 Transmission Line Length Ft : 286 . 0 205 . 0 Transmission Line Loss/100 Ft dB: 1 . 35 1 . 35 Transmission Line Loss dB: 3 . 86 2 . 77 Jumper Loss dB : 0 . 00 0 . 00 Antenna Radome Loss dB: 0 . 60 0 . 60 Xmit Stdby Switch Loss dB : 1 . 20 1 . 20 Receiver Hybrid Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Power Splitter Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 RF Branching Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Connector & Safety Loss dB: 0 . 50 0 . 50 Xmit Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Rcvr Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Total System Loss dB: 153 .43 - - - > c- - - 153 . 64 RF Manufacturer & Model No. : Farinon FL1- 6- 03 Farinon FL1- 6 - 03 Transmitter Stability (+/- ) % : . 005 . 005 Antenna Polarization : V V Antenna Mfr. , Size & Type : Andrew P8 - 65D Andrew P8- 65D Antenna Height - Pri/Div - AGL Ft : 276 . 0 / 246 . 0 196 . 0 / 166 . 0 Antenna Gain - Pri/Div dBi : 42 . 30 / 42 . 30 42 . 30 / 42 . 30 Total Primary Antenna Gain dBi : 84 . 60 Transmitter Power dBm: 30 . 70 30 . 70 Total System Gain dB: 115 . 30 115 . 30 Effective Radiated Power dBm: 66 . 84 67 . 93 Unfaded Receive Signal Level dBm: -38 . 34 - - - > c- - - - 38 . 13 Rx Threshold dBm: - 84 . 50 - 84 . 50 Fade Margin dB : +46 . 16 +46 . 36 Propagation Reliability % : 99 . 99962870 99 . 99965439 Outage Sec/Year: 117 . 09 108 . 99 Reliability - Space Diversity % : 99 . 99999929 99 99999936 Space Diversity Outage Sec/Year: 0 . 22 0 . 20 Space Diversity Improve . Factor : 532 . 87 545 . 76 Model : Lenkurt Climate: 0 . 250 Terrain: 1 . 000 Burlington Northern Railroad 10 : 26 : 56 176 East Fifth Street 06 -29 - 1993 St . Paul , MN 55101 PA-BRIWG 971101" *************************** * Microwave Path Analysis * *************************** Frequency MHz : 6655 6815 Site : BRIGHTON DENVER Latitude DMS : 40 : 01 : 36 . 0 N 39 : 46 : 01 . 0 N Longitude DMS : 104 : 45 : 17 . 0 W 104 : 59 : 34 . 0 W Elevation - AMSL Ft : 5201 5165 Tower Height Ft : 283 100 Azimuth Deg: 215 . 299 035 . 146 Path Length - Inverse Pos . Mi/km: 21 . 934 / 35 . 300 Path Loss dB: 139 . 89 - - - > c- - - 140 . 09 Diffraction Loss dB: 0 . 00 Rain Attenuation dB: 0 . 00 Transmission Line Type : Andrew EW- 63 Andrew EW- 63 Transmission Line Length Ft : 256 . 0 120 . 0 Transmission Line Loss/100 Ft dB: 1 . 35 1 . 35 Transmission Line Loss dB: 3 . 46 1 . 62 Jumper Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Antenna Radome Loss dB: 0 . 60 0 . 60 Xmit Stdby Switch Loss dB: 1 . 20 1 . 20 Receiver Hybrid Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Power Splitter Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 RF Branching Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Connector & Safety Loss dB: 0 . 50 0 . 50 Xmit Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Rcvr Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Total System Loss dB: 148 . 36 - - - > c- - - 148 . 57 RF Manufacturer & Model No. : Farinon FL1- 6- 03 Farinon FL1 - 6 - 03 Transmitter Stability (+/- ) % : . 005 . 005 Antenna Polarization : H H Antenna Mfr. , Size & Type : Andrew P6- 65D Andrew P6 - 65D Antenna Height - Pri/Div - AGL Ft : 246 . 0 / 216 . 0 97 . 0 / 67 . 0 Antenna Gain - Pri/Div dBi : 39 . 80 / 39 . 80 39 . 80 / 39 . 80 Total Primary Antenna Gain dBi : 79 . 60 Transmitter Power dBm: 30 . 70 30 . 70 Total System Gain dB: 110 . 30 110 . 30 Effective Radiated Power dBm: 64 . 74 66 . 58 Unfaded Receive Signal Level dBm: - 38 . 27 - - - > < - - - - 38 . 06 Rx Threshold dBm: - 84 . 50 - 84 . 50 Fade Margin dB: +46 . 23 +46 . 43 Propagation Reliability 99 . 99989295 99 . 99990033 Outage Sec/Year: 33 . 75 31 . 43 Reliability - Space Diversity % : 99 . 99999986 99 . 99999988 Space Diversity Outage Sec/Year: 0 . 04 0 . 03 Space Diversity Improve . Factor : 822 . 04 841 . 81 Model : Lenkurt Climate: 0 .250 Terrain: 1 . 000 Burlington Northern Railroad 10 : 25 : 30 176 East Fifth Street 06 -29 - 1993 St . Paul , MN 55101 PA-BRDEV 9 '1.01"" *************************** * Microwave Path Analysis * i.w *************************** Frequency MHz : 2197 . 6 2147 . 6 Site : BRIGHTON HUDSON SIDING Latitude DMS : 40 : 01 : 36 . 0 N 40 : 03 : 51 . 0 N Longitude DMS : 104 : 45 : 17 . 0 W 104 : 39 : 05 . 0 W Elevation - AMSL Ft : 5201 4980 Tower Height Ft : 283 30 Azimuth Deg: 064 . 691 244 . 758 Path Length - Inverse Pos . Mi/km: 6 . 060 / 9 . 752 Path Loss dB : 119 . 09 - - - > c- - - 118 . 89 Diffraction Loss dB: 0 . 00 Rain Attenuation dB: 0 . 00 Transmission Line Type : Andrew 1/2 "LDF4- 50A Andrew 1/2 "LDF4 - 50A Transmission Line Length Ft : 70 . 0 35 . 0 Transmission Line Loss/100 Ft dB: 3 . 70 3 . 70 Transmission Line Loss dB: 2 . 59 1 . 30 Jumper Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Antenna Radome Loss dB : 0 . 10 0 . 10 Xmit Stdby Switch Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Receiver Hybrid Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Power Splitter Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 RF Branching Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Connector & Safety Loss dB: 0 . 50 0 . 50 Xmit Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Rcvr Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Total System Loss dB: 124 . 17 - - - > c- - - 123 . 97 RF Manufacturer & Model No. : Farinon LR1-2 - 01 Farinon LR1-2 - 01 Transmitter Stability (+/- ) s : . 001 . 001 Antenna Polarization : H H Antenna Mfr. , Size & Type : Andrew P4F-21C Andrew P4F- 210 Antenna Height - Pri/Div - AGL Ft : 60 . 0 / 0 . 0 28 . 0 / 0 . 0 Antenna Gain - Pri/Div dBi : 26 . 60 / 0 . 00 28 . 00 / 0 . 00 Total Primary Antenna Gain dBi : 54 . 60 Transmitter Power dBm: 30 . 00 30 . 00 Total System Gain dB: 84 . 60 84 . 60 Effective Radiated Power dBm: 53 . 41 56 . 10 Unfaded Receive Signal Level dBm: -39 . 37 - - - > <- - - -39 . 57 Rx Threshold dBm: -88 . 00 -88 . 00 Fade Margin dB: +48 . 62 +48 . 42 Propagation Reliability s : 99 . 99999959 99 . 99999956 Outage Sec/Year: 0 . 12 0 . 13 Model : Lenkurt Climate: 0 .250 Terrain: 1 . 000 Burlington Northern Railroad 11 : 10 : 01 176 East Fifth Street 06-29 - 1993 St. Paul , MN 55101 PA-BR-HU 9'1.01'1 *************************** * Microwave Path Analysis * *************************** Frequency MHz : 2192 . 8 2142 . 8 Site : BRIGHTON TONVILLE SIDING Latitude DMS : 40 : 01 : 36 . 0 N 40 : 01 : 17 . 0 N Longitude DMS : 104 :45 : 17 . 0 W 104 : 41 : 30 . 0 W Elevation - AMSL Ft : 5201 5000 Tower Height Ft : 283 30 Azimuth Deg: 096 . 192 276 . 233 Path Length - Inverse Pos. Mi/km: 3 . 365 / 5 . 415 Path Loss dB: 113 . 96 - - - > <- - - 113 . 76 Diffraction Loss dB: 0 . 00 Rain Attenuation dB: 0 . 00 Transmission Line Type : Andrew 1/2 "LDF4-50A Andrew 1/2 "LDF4 - 50A Transmission Line Length Ft : 60 . 0 40 . 0 Transmission Line Loss/100 Ft dB: 3 . 70 3 . 70 Transmission Line Loss dB: 2 . 22 1 . 48 Jumper Loss dB: 6 . 00 0 . 00 Antenna Radome Loss dB: 0 . 10 0 . 10 Xmit Stdby Switch Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Receiver Hybrid Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Power Splitter Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 RF Branching Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Connector & Safety Loss dB: 0 . 50 0 . 50 Xmit Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Rcvr Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Total System Loss dB: 124 . 86 - - - > c- - - 124 . 66 RF Manufacturer & Model No. : Farinon LR1 -2 - 01 Farinon LR1 - 2 - 01 Transmitter Stability (+/- ) % : . 001 . 001 Antenna Polarization : V V Antenna Mfr. , Size & Type : Andrew P4F-21C Andrew P4F- 210 Antenna Height - Pri/Div - AGL Ft : 50 . 0 / 0 . 0 28 . 0 / 0 . 0 Antenna Gain - Pri/Div dBi : 26 . 60 / 0 . 00 28 . 00 / 0 . 00 Total Primary Antenna Gain dBi : 54 . 60 Transmitter Power dBm: 30 . 00 30 . 00 Total System Gain dB : 84 . 60 84 . 60 Effective Radiated Power dBm: 47 . 78 55 . 92 Unfaded Receive Signal Level dBm: -40 . 06 - - - > <- - - -40 . 26 Rx Threshold dBm: - 88 . 00 - 88 . 00 Fade Margin dB: +47 . 94 +47 . 74 Propagation Reliability 99 . 99999990 99 . 99999990 Outage Sec/Year: 0 . 02 0 . 02 Model : Lenkurt Climate : 0 . 250 Terrain: 1 . 000 Burlington Northern Railroad 11 : 25 : 40 176 East Fifth Street 06 -29 - 1993 St . Paul , MN 55101 PA-BR-TO 971017 -- *************************** * Microwave Path Analysis * Frequency MHz : 954 . 1 957 . 7 Site : BRIGHTON BARR LAKE SIDING Latitude DMS : 40 : 01 : 36 . 0 N 39 : 55 : 37 . 0 N Longitude DMS : 104 : 45 : 17 . 0 W 104 : 47 : 59 . 0 w Elevation - AMSL Ft : 5201 5070 Tower Height Ft : 283 40 Azimuth Deg: 199 . 160 019 . 131 Path Length - Inverse Pos . Mi/km: 7 . 283 / 11 . 721 Path Loss dB: 113 . 44 - - - > c - - - 113 . 47 Diffraction Loss dB: 0 . 00 Rain Attenuation dB : 0 . 00 Transmission Line Type : Andrew 1/2 "LDF4-50A Andrew 1/2 "LDF4-50A Transmission Line Length Ft : 140 . 0 50 . 0 Transmission Line Loss/100 Ft dB: 2 . 29 2 . 29 Transmission Line Loss dB: 3 . 21 1 . 14 dB : 0 . 00 Jumper Loss 0 . 00 Antenna Radome Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Stdby Switch Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Receiver Hybrid Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Xmit Power Splitter Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 RF Branching Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Connector & Safety Loss dB : 0 . 50 0 . 50 Xmit Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Rcvr Attenuator Pad Loss dB: 0 . 00 0 . 00 Total System Loss dB: 118 . 79 - - - > c - - - 118 . 82 RF Manufacturer & Model No. : MDS 960A N.DS 960A Transmitter Stability (+/- ) % : . 00015 . 00015 Antenna Polarization : V V Antenna Mfr. , Size & Type : Decibel 496 Decibel 496 Antenna Height - Pri/Div - AGL Ft : 130 . 0 / 0 . 0 38 . 0 / 0 . 0 Antenna Gain - Pri/Div dBi : 13 . 50 / 0 . 00 ].3 . 50 / 0 . 00 Total Primary Antenna Gain dBi : 27 . 00 Transmitter Power dBm: 37 . 00 37 . 00 Total System Gain dB: 64 . 00 64 . 00 Effective Radiated Power dBm: 46 . 79 48 . 85 Unfaded Receive Signal Level dBm: -54 . 82 - - - > <- - - - 54 . 79 Rx Threshold dBm: -90 . 00 -90 . 00 Fade Margin dB: +35 . 17 +35 . 21 Propagation Reliability % : 99 . 99999298 99 . 99999305 Outage Sec/Year: 2 . 21 2 . 18 Model : Lenkurt Climate : 0 . 250 Terrain: 1 . 000 Burlington Northern Railroad 17 : 02 : 35 176 East Fifth Street 06 - 29 - 1993 St . Paul , MN 55101 PA-BR-EL 9T.?.Or1 AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property E' NE': NE% Section 27, T. 1N, R. 66W Weld County, Colorado STATE OF COLORADO ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses, and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners' of property (the surface estate) within five hundred feet of the property under consideration This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records , or from the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty days of the application' s submission date. ROB C �� The foregoing n instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this 901 day /A , 199c, by . 9.tVERLV Ah'NE Li J WITNESS my hand and official seal. /gTAR " ANN r r' RAMSEVMSEY'CC)UNT'Y 4 / wr YYCOLOPBSKK F,PrREs ; MY Commission expires: 3�/7 ?7 +.„ AAL.14 s dRe• otary uic �yv My Commission Expires: 921.01" NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET Please print or type NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR' S PARCEL STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION # /q7/270000 z 6 Ritchey Land & Cattle Co, 19406 Hwy 52, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 6270286 1'1712700002$ Ritchey, Clara M & Eugene B Trustees 2195 E Egbert #250, Brighton, CO 80601 0270486 p/7/2f 00000/ Public Service Co. of Colorado 029307 14171R4000026 26 Ritchey Land & Cattle Co. 19406 Hwy 52, Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 014C207 9?.101' AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE Application No. Subject Property E 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 27, T. 1N, R. 66W Weld County, CO STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the parcel of land under as their names appear upon the records in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s Office or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. Illetl ? 7 ` The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this O / r day of 4,e,ttiGp.!" , l9' WITNESS my hand and official seal.My Commission Expires:05-_27 -9 7 Notary Pu is ...�BEVERLY ANN BR8,DEN NOTARY PUBLIC-MINNESOTA t',A,N41 RAMSEY COUNTY MY C)MMISSCN EXPIRES moo: s, MARCH 2i. 'Pr 92101" NAMES OF OWNERS OF _Minerals and//or-Subsurface Estate Please print or type ADDRESS , TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR' S PARCEL NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION # Ritchey Land and Cattle Company 19406 Hwy 52, Ft. Lupton, CO 80620 UN/CA/ PACIFIC RESUURCES CORP. /y7/2 700 00 28 P. O. Box 2Soo, /RRooMFIELD, to &rooRo 931011 Hello