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INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Applicant: Western Wireless Case Number: USR-1126
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to Hearing At Hearing
1. Department of Planning Services Recommendation X
2. Letter to Applicant X
3. Field Check, dated August 18, 1996 X
4. Legal Notification X
5. USR Application X
6. Referral List X
7. Town of Mead, 8-30-96 X
8. Weld County Building Inspection Department, 8-15-96 X
9. Ed Jordan, Weld County Sheriffs Office, 8-12-96 X
10. Weld County Public Works Department, 8-15-96 X
11. Ed Herring, Weld County Sheriffs Office, 8-22-96 X
12. Colorado Department of Transportation, 8-28-96 X
13. Mountain View Fire Protection District, 8-8-96 X
14. Weld County Health Department, 8-20-96 X
15. Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X
16. Deed X
17. Surrounding Property Owner List X
18. Soil Survey X
19. Preliminary Plat Map X
20. Packet of General Information and Photographs X
I hereby certify that the 20 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 gO1996.
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STAFF SUMMARY
USR-1126
Applicant's Name: Western Wireless
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a 70'
monopole radio tower and equipment structure in the A (Agricultural) District.
Legal Description of Property: Part of the NW4 of Section 35, T4N, R68W of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: Approximately 1/2 mile north of WCR 38; east of and adjacent to the 1-25
frontage road.
Proposed Use: The application is for a 70' monopole radio tower and equipment
structure.
Parcel size: .069 of an acre, more or less
Proposed Water Supply: n/a
Proposed Sewage Disposal: n/a
Access: The applicant has indicated sharing an access with a neighboring cellular
antennae site directly to the south, originally permitted for a U.S. West/ New
Vector site. This will eliminate the need for a 500' access lane that would
have been necessary to provide access to the site from the north.
Comments: The Department of Planning Services' staff is recommending approval of
this request, finding it in compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance, as amended.
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DATE: September 17, 1996
PLANNER: Chris Goranson
CASE NUMBER: USR-1126
NAME: Western Wireless
ADDRESS: 2323 Delgany St.
Denver, CO 80216
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for a 70' monopole radio
communications tower and equipment structure in the A(Agricultural)zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NW4 of Section 35, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to the 1-25 frontage road; approximately 1/2 mile north of WCR 38.
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, as amended.
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 amended, as follows:
A) Section 24.3.1.1- This proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, as
amended. This proposal is not an incompatible land use that will cause undue interference on the
surrounding land uses, as stated in A.Policy 1.
B) Section 24.3.1.2- This proposal is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)zone
district. A monopole radio communications tower and equipment Structure is allowed as a Use by
Special Review in the A(Agricultural)zone district. This proposal is also consistent with A.Goal 1
by minimizing the amount of productive agricultural ground that is being taken out of production,
and by locating in immediate proximity to other similar land uses in the area.
C) Section 24.3.1.3- The uses which will be permitted are compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses. The surrounding area consists of another wireless communication tower
(US West) directly to the south, and an AT&T microwave communications facility adjacent to the
US West facility. This proposal is also consistent with A.Policy 4.1.8 of the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan, as amended, which addresses the clustering of uses when conversion from
agricultural land to some other use occurs.
D) Section 24.3.1.4- The proposed uses will be compatible with future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the A(Agricultural)zone district and with the future development
as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of affected municipalities. This proposal
will likely have little or no effect on the agricultural production of the remainder of the site. The site
itself is low maintenance, and will not cause interference with the agricultural activities associated
with the remainder of the agricultural land. Furthermore, the site location is consistent with other
similar uses in the area and should not in any way inhibit agricultural production on the property.
E) Section 24.3.1.5- This proposal is not located within the Overlay District Areas identified by
maps officially adopted by Weld County.
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F) Section 24.3.1.6- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve productive
agricultural land by the design of the site. The site is .069 of an acre in size,and will take little
agricultural ground out of production, both by its small size and by its physical location.
G) Section 24.3.1.7- The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance,
as amended), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as
amended) Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there is adequate
provision for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants 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 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. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The applicant shall apply for and receive approval of a Subdivision Exemption for a Major Facility
of a Public Utility to create the parcel the applicant intends to lease.
B. The culvert size as shown on the plat maps shall be changed to 18" in diameter, and the access
must be at least 16' wide, in accordance with a referral from the Colorado Department of
Transportation, dated August 28, 1996. Both must be delineated on the plat.
C. The applicant shall obtain an access permit from the Colorado Department of Transportation. If
new utility lines or connections are necessary within the state highway right-of-way, a utility permit
will be required, in accordance with a referral from the Department of Transportation, dated August
28, 1996.
D. The applicant shall comply with any applicable requirements as stated in a referral response from
the Weld County Sheriffs Office, dated August 22, 1996.
E.The applicant shall submit an access easement agreement to the Department of Planning Services
between the applicant and the U.S.West site directly adjacent to the south. The access shall be
delineated on the plat.
F. The applicant shall submit adequate evidence that the access through the U.S. West site is
acceptable to the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Mountain View Fire Protection
District.
3. The applicant shall install a padlock for fire department access to the interior of the fenced area, in
accordance with a referral from the Mountain View Fire Protection District, dated August 13, 1996.
The applicant shall notify the Fire Marshall when the padlock is in place.
4. The applicant shall mount one-twenty pound (2-B) rated Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher on a post
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separate from the fence, and inside the gate. The Fire Marshall shall be contacted for approval of
the proposed location prior to installation, in accordance with a referral from the Mountain View Fire
Protection District, dated August 13, 1996.
5. The site shall maintain compliance with the Mountain View Fire Protection Districts standard for fire
apparatus access roads which includes an all-weather surface which shall be a minimum of twenty
feet(20')wide, shall have an unobstructed clearance of at least thirteen feet, six inches (13'6"), and
shall be capable of supporting at least sixty thousand pounds(60,000 lbs.) Fire apparatus roads shall
meet the requirements of a referral response from the Mountain View Fire Protection District, dated
August 13, 1996.
6. 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.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Western Wireless
USR-1126
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for a 70' monopole radio
communications tower and equipment structure in the A(Agricultural)zone district, as indicated in
the application materials.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance.
3. The applicant shall comply will all requirements as stated in a referral from the Weld County Sheriffs
Office, dated August 22, 1996.
4. The site shall maintain compliance at all times with the Mountain View Fire Protection District's
standard for fire apparatus access roads which includes an all-weather surface which shall be a
minimum of twenty feet(20')wide, shall have an unobstructed clearance of at least thirteen feet, six
inches (13'6"), and shall be capable of supporting at least sixty thousand pounds (60,000 lbs.)
5. One-twenty pound (2-B)rated Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher shall be maintained on the site at all
times in accordance with a referral from the Mountain View Fire Protection District, dated August 13,
1996.
6. A padlock for fire department access shall be maintained on the site at all times in accordance with
a referral from the Mountain View Fire Protection District, dated August 13, 1996.
7. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects
against surface and groundwater contamination.
8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
9. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
11. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 db (A) as measured
according to Section 25-12-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
12. Adequate site distance in both directions in accordance with a referral from the Colorado Department
of Transportation dated August 28, 1996, shall be maintained.
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.
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14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
15. 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.
16. 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 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.
17. 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.
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ite)tO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT 3540
FAX (970)TIVE 352-6312FILES
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
C.
COLORADO
August 8, 1996
Western Wireless PCS III
C/O Don Sizemore
2323 Delgany Street
Denver, CO 80216
Subject: USR-1126- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a 70'
monopole radio communication tower and equipment structure. The parcel of land is described as
Part of the NW4 of Section 35, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicant:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed at the present
time. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for September 17, 1996, 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 may have.
It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the
property or if the property 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 Town of Mead Planning
Commission for its review and comments. Please call Kelly Smith, at (970) 535-4477 for further details
regarding the date, time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be
in attendance at the Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may
have with respect to your application.
A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days
prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which
identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly
maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a
second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road
right-of-way.
SMUT
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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 call.
Respectfully,
1i . chi
ad Planner
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1126 DATE OF INSPECTION: 8-/5/-76
APPLICANT'S NAME: Western Wireless PCS III
CURRENT PLANNER: Keith A. Schuett
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a 70' monopole radio
communication tower and equipment structure
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the NW4 of Section 35, T4N, R68W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 1/2 miles north of Weld County Road 38, east of and adjacent to 1-25 Frontage
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