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Planner: Maxwell Nader Hearing Date: February 16, 2021
Case Number: USR20-0036
Applicant: Cactus Hill Ranch Company c/o Nels Nelson
Applicant Address: 38990 State Highway 257 Fort Collins, CO 80525
Representative: Public Radio for the Front Range c/o Matt Schilz
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 199
foot tall Telecommunication Antenna Tower and associated ground equipment
outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal Subdivision Exemption SUBX20-0014: being a part of the SE4 of Section 17,
Description: Township 7, Range 67 West of the 6'h P.M., Weld County, Colorado
Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 80; West of and adjacent to State
Highway 257
Size of Parent Parcel: +/- 153 acres
Size of SUBX Parcel: +/- 0.057 acres
Parcel No. 0705-17-4-00-002
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses with comments from the
following agencies:
Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated December 15, 2020
▪ Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated January 8, 2021
▪ Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated December 29, 2020
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the
following agencies:
Y Town of Windsor, referral dated December 11, 2020
Y Town of Severance, referral dated December 18, 2020
Y Colorado Department of Transportation, referral dated December 14, 2020
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies:
V V V V V V V V
Larimer County
Town of Timnath
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue
F.E. Warren Air Force Base
Federal Aviation Administration
Fort Collins Conservation District
Federal Communications Commission
Weld County Department of Public Safety Wireless Communications
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SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Planner: Maxwell Nader Hearing Date: February 16, 2021
Case Number: USR20-0036
Applicant: Cactus Hill Ranch Company c/o Nels Nelson
Applicant Address: 38990 State Highway 257 Fort Collins, CO 80525
Representative: Public Radio for the Front Range c/o Matt Schilz
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 199 -
foot tall Telecommunication Antenna Tower and associated ground equipment
outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Legal
Description:
Subdivision Exemption SUBX20-0014: being a part of the SE4 of Section 17,
Township 7, Range 67 West of the 6'h P.M., Weld County, Colorado
Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 80; West of and adjacent to State
Highway 257
Size of Parent Parcel: +/- 153 acres
Size of SUBX Parcel: +/- 0.057 acres
Case Summary:
Parcel No. 0705-17-4-00-002
The applicant is requesting a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 199 -
foot -tall Telecommunication Antenna Tower and associated ground equipment on a subdivision exemption
lot, SUBX20-0014, which is 0.057 acres in size. The new tower will be owned by Public Radio for the Front
Range, and will provide infrastructure support and increase the service area for KRFC-FM. The radio station
is currently based in Fort Collins, CO. -This proposed tower will more than double the size of population it
currently covers and will allow co -location. The facility will be composed of the 199 -foot tower and a 12' x
20' shelter that houses the transmitters, receivers, and other equipment necessary for broadcast use. There
will be a six (6) foot tall security fence surrounding the facility for security and safety purposes. The site will
return to the original state once the use ceases, as stated in the Decommissioning Plan submitted with the
application materials. The applicant performed a FCC ASR Registration Tower Research to demonstrate
why co -location was not a possible option for this transmission system per Section 23-4-830.C.1. of the
Weld County Code.
During construction, there is expected to be no more than ten (10) persons on site at any given time.
Following construction of the facility there is expected to be no more than three (3) persons on site at any
given time for maintenance of the facility.
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 23-2-260
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown
compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
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A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-2-30.A.1 states: "Land use changes should not inhibit agricultural production
nor operations."
The proposed tower will be located on a dry corner of a property utilizing a center pivot for
agricultural production and will be located on a Subdivision Exemption Lot, SUBX20-0014.
The dry corner is not being utilized in regard to the agricultural production therefore this
land use change is not inhibiting agricultural production nor operations.
Section 22-2-30.C.8 states: "Encourage development that preservers land for agricultural,
rangeland, wetlands, and critical habitats."
The proposed tower is not located within the A -P (Airport) Overlay District, Geologic Hazard
Overlay District, a Special Flood Hazard Area or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) area.
Section 22-2-40.A.4 states: "Innovate, develop and capitalize on the necessary tools and
defunding mechanisms to incentive economic development."
Telecommunication towers and infrastructure enhance economic development through
increasing the broadband resulting in increased efficiency and messaging. It can increase
efficiency with existing businesses located in the County and consumer surplus can be
generated with new telecommunication services. Public Radio for the Front Range will be
able to reach a larger audience and supply them with its free, community -based information
and entertainment source.
Furthermore, Public Radio for the Front Range will allow co -location the tower. This can
support the wireless communications for law enforcement, rural fire protection and other
agencies.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
Section 23-3-10. — Intent, of the Weld County Code states, "Agriculture in the County is
considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting
from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land uses. The A
(Agricultural) Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as an
essential feature of the County. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide
areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and
agricultural production, and for areas for natural resource extraction and energy
development, without the interference of other, incompatible land uses." The proposal is
compatible with the surrounding agricultural operations and will not interfere with them.
Section 23-3-40.11. — Uses by special review, of the Weld County Code states,
"Telecommunication Antenna Towers." This code section allows the applicant to apply for
the subject telecommunication tower.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses.
The subject property does not currently have a Use by Special Review Permit on it. There
is no residence on site. There are several Use by Special Review permits within one (1)
mile of the subject property. Including one (1) solar array facility, one (1) labor housing,
one (1) agricultural services, one (1) non -1041 major facility, one (1) water tank, one (1)
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mineral resource development facility, two (2) towers, two (2) sheep operations, two (2)
feed lots and three (3) second single family dwellings.
The Weld County Department of Planning Services sent notice to twenty-five (25)
surrounding property owners within five hundred (500) feet. No correspondence was
received back from surrounding property owners regarding the proposed application.
There were no emails or phone calls received regarding the proposed application.
Additionally, the FAA/FCC and Francis E. Warren AFB did not return a referral indicating
the proposed structure would affect military or commercial airspace
D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected
municipalities.
The site is located within located within the Town's of Windsor, Timnath and Severance's
Coordinated Planning Agreement (CPA) Areas. Severance indicated on their signed Notice
of Inquiry form dated October 22, 2020 that they are not interested in annexation and had
no further comments. Severance additionally had no comments on their referral dated
December 18, 2020. The Town of Windsor did not respond to the Notice of Inquiry form
but stated no concerns from their referral dated December 11, 2020. Timnath did not
respond to the Notice of Inquiry form nor did they respond to the referral.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23, Articles V and XI, of the
Weld County Code.
The property is not located within the A -P (Airport) Overlay District, Geologic Hazard
Overlay District, a Special Flood Hazard Area or Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) area.
Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the
County -Wide Road Impact Fee Program, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee
Programs.
F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposed location of the tower is located in a dry corner of a pivot therefore the
proposed site is not being used for agricultural production. Additionally, the property is
being permitted with a Subdivision Exemption, SUBX20-0014, to define the small boundary
size, limiting the expansion of the site. The larger parent parcel will continue to be in
agricultural production per the application material.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 —There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards
(Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards can ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of 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.
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The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. The SUBX20-0014 plat shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services for
recording. (Department of Planning Services)
B. The applicant shall submit a copy of the recorded fall -zone easement agreement.
(Department of Planning Services)
C. A Road Maintenance Agreement for construction is required at this location. Road
maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul
routes. (Department of Public Works)
D. The applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all of the owners of
the property crossed by the access. The access shall be for ingress, egress, utilities and shall
be referenced on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number.
(Department of Public Works)
E. The map shall be amended to include the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR20-0036 (Department of Planning Services)
2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4. Show and label the location of proposed tower and proposed and existing
communications equipment shelter. (Department of Planning Services)
5. Show and label the location of the recorded fall -zone easement. (Department of
Planning Services)
6. Show and label any signs, if applicable. Signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV,
Division 2, Section 23-2-240.A.12 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
7. Show and label any lighting, if applicable. All lighting shall be downcast and shielded so
that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties. (Department of Planning
Services)
8. Show and label the setback radiuses for existing oil and gas tank batteries and
wellheads, if applicable. Setback requirements are located in Section 23-3-50.E of the
Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
9. County Road 80 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout.
The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the future and existing
right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the
physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-
of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
10. Show and label the approved access locations, approved access width and the
appropriate turning radii (60') on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access
permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction. (Department of Public Works)
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11. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of Public
Works)
12. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall
be designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can
completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the
distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet.
(Department of Public Works)
13. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Department of Public Works)
14. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic
moves around the property. (Department of Public Works)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) electronic
copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services. Upon approval of the map the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall
be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code.
The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120)
days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be
responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
3. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30, 2012, should the
plat not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board
of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each
additional three (3) month period. (Department of Planning Services)
5. Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Department of Public Works)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Public Works)
6. The Use by Special Review Permit is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval are completed
and the map is recorded. Activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release
agreement (Department of Planning Services)
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Cactus Hill Ranch Company
U S R20-0036
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 199 -foot tall
Telecommunication Antenna Tower and associated ground equipment outside of subdivisions and
historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated
hereon. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. This is an unmanned facility. (Department of Planning Services)
4. Tower is operational twenty four (24) hours per day, year round. (Department of Planning Services)
5. The tower shall remain in compliance with Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 10 of the Weld County Code
- Antennas and Towers regulations. (Department of Planning Services)
6. The tower shall adhere to the approved Decommissioning Plan, as submitted in the application
materials. (Department of Planning Services)
7. Co -location of other antenna by other service providers shall be permitted on the tower. (Department
of Planning Services)
8. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the
Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
9. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
10. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant
to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of
construction of the tower. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided. Portable toilets
are acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, shall contain
hand sanitizers and be removed upon completion of construction. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies
and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Works)
16. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
17. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
18. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
19. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
20. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where
such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with
the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be
confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
21. Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently, the
following have been adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Codes, 2006 International Energy
Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. A Building Permit Application must be completed and two (2)
complete sets of engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer
must be submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report performed by a Colorado registered
engineer shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection. (Department of Building Inspection)
22. Addition of equipment onto existing Telecommunication Tower facilities shall not require a new or
amended Use by Special Review Permit, if the tower height remains unchanged, the coverage area
and communication reception for existing facilities are not impacted, and the area occupied by the
Telecommunications tower and accessory equipment does not expand. Other additions of equipment
onto existing Telecommunication Tower facilities that extend the tower height and/or expand the area
occupied by the tower and/or accessory equipment shall be reviewed by the Department of Planning
Services Staff to determine whether or not a new or amended Use by Special Review (USR) will be
required.
23. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment 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 Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
24. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial 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 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.
25. 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.
26. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of the most
abundant mineral resources, including, but not limited to, sand and gravel, oil, natural gas, and
coal. Under title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, minerals are vital resources because (a) the
state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's economy; (b) the populous counties of
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the state face a critical shortage of such deposits; and (c) such deposits should be extracted according
to a rational plan, calculated to avoid waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption
of the ecology and quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state.
Mineral resource locations are widespread throughout the County and person moving into these areas
must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Often times, mineral resource
sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations. Moreover, these resources are
protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the opportunity to extract the mineral
resource.
27. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM STATEMENT: Weld County is one of the most productive
agricultural counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total
market value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious,
but they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and
accept there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower
level of services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban
dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion,
and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban
dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well -run agricultural activities
will generate off -site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow -moving farm vehicles
on rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor from animal
confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning; flies and mosquitoes; hunting and trapping
activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in
the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural producers to utilize
an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their agricultural operations. A
concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural
and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102, C.R.S., provides that an agricultural operation
shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance
employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production.
Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to
assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved "out of the way" of residential development.
When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from
irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water.
Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size (twice the
size of the State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3,700) miles of state and
county roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches
available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of
the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including
law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave
their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads, no matter how often they are
bladed, will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow removal priorities
mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a major
snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases, will not be equivalent to municipal services. Rural
dwellers must, by necessity, be more self-sufficient than urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and center
pivot operations, high speed traffic, sandburs, puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and livestock, and
open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not only for their safety,
but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
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January 14, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
E-MAIL: mnader@weldgov.com
PHONE: (970) 400-3525
FAX: (970) 304-6498
SCHILZ MATT
619 S COLLEGE AVE STE 2
FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
Subject: USR20-0036 - A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 199 -
foot tall Telecommunication Antenna Tower and associated ground equipment in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
On parcel(s) of land described as:
PART SE4 SECTION 17, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on February 16, 2021 at 12:30
p.m. A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on March 3, 2021 at
10:00 a.m. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration Building, 1150
O Street, Greeley, Colorado. The property owner and/or authorized agent must be in attendance to
answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County Commissioners may
have.
Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of
all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld
County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met.
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.
The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to
the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the staff report one week prior to the
scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at https://accela-
aca.co.weld.co.us/CitizenAccess
Respectfully,
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Maxwell Nader
Planner
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