HomeMy WebLinkAbout951395.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 95-48
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1083 FOR
ERECTION OF FIVE (5) PRIVATE RADIO TOWERS (140' TALL) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - WILSON
A public hearing was conducted on July 12, 1995, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Chairman
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Pro -Tern
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert
Commissioner W. H. Webster
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Todd Hodges
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 19, 1995, and duly published June 29, 1995,
in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of David and
Barbara Wilson for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for erection of five
(5) private radio towers (140' tall) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant
County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Todd Hodges, Planning Department representative,
presented a brief summary of the proposal and entered the favorable recommendation of the
Planning Commission into the record as written. Mr. Hodges stated he contacted the FAA who
confirmed the tower height is under the minimum height of 200 feet; therefore, the FAA had no
comments or concerns. He also noted, concerning Condition of Approval #5a, that Mr. Wilson
submitted the Individual Sewage Disposal System evaluation this morning; therefore, said
Condition is satisfied. David Wilson, applicant, was present and stated amateur radio is his hobby,
and he purchased this property because it is isolated. He presented photos of the surrounding
area in each direction as Exhibit B for the record. Mr. Wilson explained the towers need to be 140 -
feet high to compete in his field and confirmed all Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards are acceptable. Mr. Wilson noted operation of a ham radio is very competitive and
technical. Franklin Zadel, private pilot, voiced concerns about the location of the proposed towers
which is due north one-half mile from the runways of the airport, which has been in existence for
40 years. Discussion ensued concerning the location of the airstrip, and Mr. Hodges reiterated the
FAA did not review this proposal because the towers are under the minimum height nor did the
FAA mention the existing airstrip in the area. Mr. Morrison clarified the FAA does not assume
jurisdiction unless towers exceed 200 feet. Mr. Zadel answered questions from the Board and
stated further concerns about safety. Mr. Wilson stated he spoke to the FAA in Denver and noted
the airport is private. He stated the FAA informed him the minimum flying height over private
property is 500 feet and the minimum height of towers requiring lighting is 200 feet. Mr. Wilson
noted there are many existing structures in the area which are 120 to 150 -feet high, and the height
of his towers is well below regulations and will not be a hazard. After further discussion, Mr. Zadel
requested a written statement from the FAA indicating the 140 -foot towers may be built in the path
of the airport. Dave Farley, private pilot, voiced concerns about take offs and landings and noted
500 feet is not the minimum height in the traffic pattern of an airport. Jayne Tuttle, South Weld Ag,
voiced concerns for the pilots who fly for the aerial application company, which has been in
existence for 14 years. She noted strong objection to the proposal and questioned why the FAA
did not inform the company about the proposal. Commissioner Hall suggested staff acquire a
response from the FAA specifically regarding measurement between the proposed towers and the
runway to mitigate concerns and acquire sufficient information for the Board to make a decision.
After further discussion, Commissioner Harbert moved to continue the request of David and
Barbara Wilson for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for erection of five
(5) private radio towers (140' tall) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District to Wednesday, July 26, 1995,
at 10:00 a.m. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried unanimously.
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This Certification was approved on the 17th day of July, 1995.
to the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LD COUNTY, COLORADO
Dale K. Hall, Charm
Barbara J. Kirkme
/GeorgvE. Baxter
Constance L. Harbert
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