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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194811.tiffCT:triri! 'Vito T USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES * 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE * GREELEY, CO 80631 www.weldgov.com * 970-400-6100 * FAX 970-304-6498 FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE: AMOUNT APPLICATION RECEIVED BY N/A MH DATE RECEIVED: CASE # ASSIGNED: 8/14/2019 USR19-0055 PLANNER ASSIGNED: MH Parcel Number*: 0 2 1 5- 2 1- 1- 0 0- 0 0 5 Address of site: 62999 CR105, Grover, CO Legal Description: PT N@NE4 11 60 LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -4715 Section: 21 Zone District: (*A 12 digit number on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at www.weldpov.com). Township: 11 N Range: 60 Acreage: 1.93 Floodplain: - eological Hazard: Y FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY: Name: Weld County Airport Overlay: Y w Company: Weld County Phone #: 9m0) 356-4000 Email: Street Address: 1150 O Street City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, CO 80631-9596 Name: Company: Phone #: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Name: Email: Company: Phone #: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Email: APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT: (See below: Authorization must accompany all applications signed by Authorized Agents) Name: Walt Leslie, Public Safety Wireless Communications Manager Company: Weld County Public Safety Wireless Communications Phone #: Email: wleslieweldgou.com Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: PROPOSED USE: 280 -foot public safety communications tower - Weld County owned and operated I (We) hereby depose and state under 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 (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating that the signatory has to legal authorit to signfor the corporation. �(l1 L,ter 7/10/2019 Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Walter F. Leslie, Public Safety Wireless Communications Manager Print Name Print Name Rev 4/2016 7/10/2019 Property Report Weld County PROPERTY PORTAL Property Information (970) 400-3650 Technical Support (970) 400-4357 Account: R4960608 July 10, 2019 Account Owner Name Address R4960608 WELD COUNTY 1150 O ST GREELEY, CO 806319596 Reception Rec Date Type Grantor Grantee Doc Fee Sale Date Sale Price 3465054 03-29-2007 WD EVERITT PENNY L FULLING MARK H 10.00 03-23-2007 100,000 3518476 11-20-2007 USR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW USR-1563 WIND GENERATORS 0.00 0 3520581 11-30-2007 RE RECORDED EXEMPTION RE -4715 0.00 0 3520581 11-30-2007 RE RE -4715 RE -4715 0.00 11-30-2007 0 4321455 07-26-2017 QCN FULLING MARK H NOTE ACQUISITIONS INC 0.00 07-21-2017 0 4350985 11-08-2017 WD NOTE ACQUISITIONS INC COUNTY OF WELD21.00 11-07-2017 210,000 Copyright O 2019 Weld County, Colorado. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy & Disclaimer I Accessibility Information https://propertyreport.co.weld.co.usl?account-84960608&defaultsection=0wner 1/1 Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS August 16, 2019 Subject: Grover Tower Justification Section 23-4-840.A requirement # 5 Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a,eldG ov. corn www.co.weld.co.us The Weld County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) operates a countywide public safety radio system through the Weld County Department of Public Safety. This radio network is utilized by the Weld County Regional Communications Center to dispatch law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services responders throughout Wield County. The radio network serves 41 first responder agencies in Weld County. The radio communications site identified as the Grover Site is part of a network consisting of eleven (11) radio sites throughout Weld County, providing radio coverage for approximately 1000 square miles between county Road 55 and County Road 131, from Highway 14 to the Wyoming border. Because of the critical nature of public safety communications each radio site has two (2) diverse connections to the radio system centralized core. For the Grover Site one of those connections is a microwave radio path to the Nunn Tower Site. Without this radio tower site there would be no public safety communications to this area of Weld County. 'Ibe Weld County Public Safety Wireless Communications Division contracted a tower assessment report of the current Grover Tower in May of 2016. The report identified the following issues: Tower Condition Summary Tower is in poor condition. - Significant replacements are required across the tower. Guy wires are rusted and improperly installed. Feedlines are damaged and improperly installed. Tower members and guy anchors arc rusted, and need replaced. The tower needs repainted. Numerous bolts have been installed without adequate nut -locking devices. - foundation is in poor condition and is visibly crumbling. - (rounding is inadequate and missing in several locations. - The tower requires re -tensioning of all guy wires to minimum tensions and to correct the twist of the tower. With this information the BOCC decided to have the tower replaced. The proposed tower will serve the same area as the existing tower, ensuring the continuation of public safety communications capability in the area. The proposed tower is 20 foot taller to allow for an improved microwave radio signal from the Grover Site to the Nunn Site by improving the clearance for the radio signal Fresnel zone. The tower is designed to support the following antennas: Appurtenance Elevation Appurtenance Type Manufacturer Model Number Azimuth Feed Line 275 Foot 21.25 -foot Dipole COMMSCOPE DB224-A AVA5-50 280 Foot 10 foot x 4" Omni BIRD 101-83B-09-0-03 AVA6-50 280 Foot TTA BIRD 428E -83I -01-T LDF4-50A 265 Foot 10 foot x 4" Omni BIRD 101-83B-09-0-03 AVA6-50 260 Foot 17 -foot Dipole Sinclair SD318-HF2P4SNMD04 AVAS-50 260 foot 17 -foot Dipole Sinclair SD318-HF2P4SNMD04 AVA5-50 225 Foot Microwave Dish Andrew PARS -65B RF 248.4 LMR400 (2 runs) 165 Foot 20 -foot Dipole Sinclair SD214HF2P2SNMDOOS AVAS-50 165 Foot 20 -foot Dipole Sinclair SD214HF2P2SNMDOOS AVAS-50 Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a Weld ov.corn www.co.weld.co.us July 10, 2019 Planning Questions: Planner on Call 970-400-6100 1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. The Property is used as a Public Safety Communications Site for The Weld County Sheriff's Office, other Weld County First Responders, the Weld County Public Works Department, the Weld County Health Department and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. '1 _ he Weld County Department of Public Safety Communications proposes to replace the existing two hundred sixty (260) foot guyed public safety communication tower with a new two hundred eighty (280) foot self-supporting lattice public safety communications tower. The proposed tower will support the same functionality as the existing tower. That functionality is public safety teless communications in 700 -800 -Megahertz public safety communications band, public safety very High Frequency (VHF) radio alerting, and public safety microwave communications. The replacement tower is 15 foot taller to allow for improved microwave path signal and reliability. 'ihe tower will also accommodate one existing antenna lease for a commercial Land Mobile Radio System. 2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan. The Proposed Replacement tower is consistent with the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 - Comprehensive Plan Article III Sec. 22-3-10 (A), Article III Sec. 22-3-40, and Article IV Sec. 22-4-10. Article III — Land Use Amenities Sec. 22-3-10 (A) — Public facilities and services provides "The effective and efficient delivery of adequate public services is one (1) of the primary purposes and benefits of effective land use planning. Public services are government services, such as police and fire protection, health services and welfare and educational services and programs. ■I The replacement of the existing tower will allow for the continued delivery of these services. Sec. 22-3-40 Public facility and services, fire protection and law enforcement goals and policies (A) P. Goal 1.1 P. Policy 1.1. Promotes the efficient and cost-effective delivery of public facilities and services by Encouraging consolidation of public facilities or services and coordination between providers, to avoid duplication of costs and promote efficiency. 1 The replacement of the existing tower supports the consolidation of wireless communications for law enforcement, rural fire protection and other County services through the joint use of the public safety communications tower. Article IV — Environmental Resources Sec. 22-4-10 addresses environmental concerns. The Weld County Public Safety Communications Department has had a comprehensive review of the tower replacement project completed for compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) as well as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The Report is included as part of this package. 3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located. Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a,weldGov. corn www.co.weld.co.us As a Public Safety Communications Tower, the tower meets the definition of NONCOMMERCIAL TOWERS as identified in Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 10 Antennas and Towers, Sec 23-4-805. Although this Public Safety Communications Tower will not accommodate the increasing wireless communication needs of County residents, businesses and visitors as characterized by Sec 23-4-800 it will provide for communications used by first responder and County personnel to protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the County residents and visitors. This tower also replaces an existing Public Safety Communications Tower serving the same purpose. 4. Describe what type of land uses surround the site. Explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses. The proposed Public Safety Communications Tower is consistent with the surrounding land use as it replaces an existing Public Safety Communications Tower. The properties within 500 feet of the proposed site are zoned Agricultural and the Tower will not impact the use of those properties. 5. What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Mc Site Operates 24 hours per day, 7days per week, 365 days per year but is unoccupied. 6. List the number of full time and/or part time employees proposed to work at this site. The site is visited by up to 3 personnel from Public Safety Wireless Communications and/or Building and Grounds for maintenance activities related to site up keep and equipment maintenance usually less than once a month. 7. If shift work is proposed include the number of employees per shift. Shift work is not proposed although County Personnel may respond after hours to perform unscheduled maintenance in case of equipment failure.it _Jay' 8. List the number of people who will use this site. Include contractors, truck drivers, customers, volunteers, etc. This site is not normally occupied. 9. If this is a dairy, livestock confinement operation, kennel, etc., list the number and type of animals. Not Applicable 10. Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each type. (e.g. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings) The tower generator and equipment shelter compound (approximately 3500 square foot) has a gravel surface. The rest of the property has native grassland cover. 11. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are proposed? the attached NEPA. Report. Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a,weldGov. corn www.co.weld.co.us There arc no formal parking spaces proposed. Maintenance personnel will park on the gravel surface within the equipment shelter compound. No Handicapped (ADA) spaces are proposed. 12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site. Me site is in an agricultural area and is not landscaped. 13. Describe the type of fence proposed for the site (e.g. 6 foot chain link with earth tone slats) The proposed tower/equipment compound will be surrounded by a 6 foot chain link fence with an access gate as is present today. 14. Describe the proposed screening for all parking and outdoor storage areas. If the site is located in a floodplain outdoor storage is restricted No parking spaces or Outdoor Storage arc proposed so no screening is proposed. 15. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs. 51ArillEhmir, a. Should the County decide to discontinue use of the property as a Public Safety Communication Site, the County will remove all equipment and structures as allowable without disturbing identified historical areas of concern. Refer to VIia 16. Who will provide fire protection to the site Pawnee Fire Protection District. 17. List all proposed on -site and off -site improvements associated with the use (e.g. landscaping, fencing, buildings, drainage, turn lanes, etc.) and a timeline of when you will have each one of the improvements completed. The proposed improvements are the new Public Safety Communications Tower, extended chain link fence around the tower compound with gravel base material within the fenced compound. Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a,eldGov. corn www.co.weld.co.us July 10, 2019 Engineering questions: 970-400-3750 1. Describe how many roundtrips/d.ay are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups, Tandem Trucks, Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site) Less than 1 roundtrip/day by pickup or SLAT except during construction of new tower between October and December of 2019 when contractor could have 2 or 3 round trips per day by pickup. And one delivery of tower steel to the site by semi -truck. J 2. Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic. Our access easement is via a two -track road extending east and west across the northern boundary of 62695 CR 10.5 and the southern boundary of parcel 021516000001 then through parcel 021521100006 from County Road 105 to the communications tower property. Traffic to the access easement be via CR 105. 3. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from the south, 30% from the east, etc.) Travel will generally come from CR126 and CR105 North to the access easement which begins east of CR128. _at. ri 4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes from above. Highest traffic volume would be during normal County Working Hours. Traffic will be higher during the construction between October 2019 and Jan 2010 .but infrequent after the construction is completed refer to �J question 1. 5. Describe where the access to the site is planned. We would continue to use the existing access easement described above entering the property on the east boundary as identified in Exemption 4715. ssfir 6. Drainage Design: Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an exception to stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1. According to section 23-12-30 F.1. a.4} No stormwater detention will be required for Towers including, but not limited to, cell, wind, and telecommunication towers. The existing site has no current drainage issues and the replacement tower will have no effect on drainage in this agricultural area. Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC( , eld ov.corn www.co.weld.co.us July 10, 2019 Environmental Health questions: 970-304-6415 x2702 1. What is the drinking water source on the property? If utilizing a drinking water well include either the well permit or well permit application that was submitted to the state -Division of Water Resources. If utilizing a public water tap include a letter from the Water District, a tap or meter number, or a copy of the water bill. There is no drinking water source on the property. The property will not he occupied. 2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property? If utilizing an existing septic system provide the septic permit number. If there is no septic permit due to the age of the existing septic system, apply for a septic permit through the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to submitting this application. If a new septic system will be installed please state "a new septic system is proposed". Only propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public Health and Environment's portable toilet policy. There is no septic system on the property and none is proposed as the property will not he occupied. Questions 3 through 11 below are not applicable. g pp 3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items Till be stored? 41IN 1' 4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this site. 5. If there will be fuel storage on site indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number of tanks and gallons per tank. j �I 6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site indicate how the wash water will be contained. 7. If there rill be floor drains indicate how the fluids Till be contained. 8. Indicate if there will he any air emissions. (e.g. painting, oil storage, etc.) 9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable. (e.g. composting, landfills, etc.) 10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable. (e.g. dairies, feedlots, etc.) 11. Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested. Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC( , eld ov.corn www.co.weld.co.us July 10, 2019 Building questions: 970-400-6100 1. List the type, size (square footage), and number of existing and proposed structures. Show and label all existing and proposed structures on the USR drawing. Label the use of the building and the square footage. Me property has 2 existing equipment shelters. The larger 16.5 square foot equipment shelter is a precast cement structure. The smaller 88 square foot building is of concrete masonry unit (CMLT) construction. There is an existing diesel generator with a sub -base tank on a 8 foot by 4 foot concrete slab for back-up power to the public safety communications equipment. An existing 260 -foot guide communications tower will be removed. The guy -wire anchors are to be left in place due to historical preservation concerns. A 280 -foot self-support communications tower will he added to replace the damaged 260 -foot guyed tower. Cable Ice Bridges will he modified or replaced to protect cabling from the existing equipment shelters to the new tower. The equipment shelters, generator and existing tower are secured by 6 -foot tall chain -link fencing. This fencing \kill be extended around the new tower. 2. Explain how the existing structures will be used for this USR? Me larger 165 square foot equipment shelter will continue to house the public safety trunked radio system equipment and microwave radio equipment. The smaller 88 square foot building will continue to house the public safety fiber optic demark equipment and a radio repeater. 3. List the proposed use(s) of each structure. The 280 -foot self-support communications tower will replace the damage 260 -foot guyed tower. The existing 6 -foot tall chain -link fencing will be extended around the new tower. .V� 189 of >e M? .6 ,41 LPN, NTr Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS August 16, 2019 Weld County Planning and Zoning 1555 N 17thAve Greeley, Co 80631 Subject: Letter of Intent to Allow Co -Location Salutation: to whom it may concern, Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, Co 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(&,, eld ov.corn www.co.weld.co.us This letter is to express Weld County Public Safety Communications' intent to allow co -location of equipment on. the proposed radio communications tower identified as the Grover Site in compliance with Weld County Code, Co -location requests will be presented to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for approval, Recommendations to the BOCC will be based on the loading effect on the tower structure, space availability at the desired elevation, and the possibility of interference to public safety communications. Weld County has a current co -location lease agreement with Wireless Specialist LLC1 for two (2) antennas on the current tower and equipment space in the existing 8 foot x 11 foot equipment shelter. This lease agreement will transfer to the new proposed tower. Sincerely, Walter Leslie it Public Safety Wireless Communications Manager Weld County Public Safety Wireless Communications 1551 N 17th Ave Suite 2 Greet , (, O 80631 Desk 970-400-2892 Fell 970-702-3142 .V� 189 of >e M? .6 ,41 LPN, NTr Regional Communications PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS August 16, 2019 Weld County Planning and Zoning 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, Co 80631 Subject: Letter of Intent to Dismantle Salutation: to whom it may concern, Weld County Regional Communications Center Public Safety Wireless Communications Division 1551 N 17th Avenue, Ste 2, Greeley, Co 80631 Phone: 970-400 x2888 WCRCC(a Weld ov. corn www.co.weld.co.us 'Ibis letter is to express geld County Public Safety Communications' intent to dismantle and remove all structures and equipment from the radio communications site, identified as the Grover Site, should the Weld County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) determine that the site is no longer required for providing public safety communications. Weld County will remove all foundations as allowable without disturbing identified historical areas of concern. Refer to the NEPA Report attached as part of USR 19-0150. Sincerely, Walter Leslie Public Safety Wireless Communications Manager Weld County Public Safety \Wireless Communications 1551 N 17th Ave Suite 2 II Gree1e r CO 80631 , Desk 970400-2892 Cell 970-702-3142 6/28/2019 ASR Registration Search Registration Search Results Displayed Results ASR Registration Search Results Specified Search Latitude='40-54-46.9 N', Longitude -1104-05-23.8 Val', Radius=16.1 Kilometers Reg 'strati on 1 Registration: 1268467 File Number: A1102168 Status: Constructed FAA Study: 2009-ANM-753-OE 2 Registration: 1283666 File Number: A0759310 Status: Constructed FAA Study: 2009-ANM-1945-OE 3 Registration: 1306537 File Number: A1102171 Status: Granted FAA Study: 2017-ANM-5315-OE Owner and Contact Owner: We l d County Government (970)400-2892 Contact: (970)400-2892 Owner: Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC (781)319-1111 Contact: Delaney, Kevin P (781)319-1011 Owner: Weld County Government (970)400-2892 Contact: (970)400-2892 Structure Description Structure Type: TOWER Elevation of Site (meters): 1698.3 Overall Height Above Ground (AGL) (meters): 80.7 Overall Height Above Sea Level (meters): 1779.0 Located in: weld county, CO Let/Long: 40-54-47.0N 104-05-24.0W FAA Chapters 3, 4, 5, 12 Paint and Light in Accordance with FAA Circular Number 70/7460-1K Structure Type: TOWER Elevation of Site (meters): 1546.5 Overall Height Above Ground (AGL) (meters): 59.4 Overall Height Above Sea Level (meters): 1605.9 Located in: Grover (Downtown)/ CO Lat/Long: 40-51-51.0N 104-13-42.9W Painting and Lighting Specifications: None Structure Type: LTOWER Elevation of Site (meters): 1696.2 Overall Height Above Ground (AGL) (meters): 86.9 Overall Height Above Sea Level (meters): 1783.1 Located in: Grover, CO Lat/Lone: 40-54-47.0N 104-05-23.8W FAA Chapters 4, 8, 12 Paint and Light in Accordance with FAA Circular Number 70/7460-iL CLOSE WINDOW `! 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I- • !T Y LO-9 4-01.,` RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN HOWARD AND► ROBERTA FOSTER 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 has been presented with an Access Easement Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Communications, and Howard and Roberta Foster, 62695 County Road 105, Grover, Colorado 80729, terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Access Easement Agreement between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety Communications, and Howard and Roberta Foster be and hereby is, approved. BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of August, AD., 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Julie A. Cozad, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem BY: Deputy Clerk to the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney Date of signature: Sean P. Conway Mike Freeman Barbara Kirkmeyer 2017-2763 C oo2S /D BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PA -AROUND REVIEW/ WORK SESSION REQUEST RE: Fleet Replacement (Old Radios) DEPARTMENT: fT: Communications- Public Safety Wireless PERSON REQUESTING: Michael R Wallace DATE: 08/01/2017 Brief description of the problem/issue: After numerous months working with Frank and Bruce in legal and the property sellers attached are the purchase agreements for the Grover & Timnath tower ro a rt y . Also attached cd is the Access Easement agreement allowing access to the said Grover property. Review of Purchase agreements for Grover Tower Propert - and the Timnath Tower et- Property What options exist for the Board? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, � etc, of options Approve Purchase Agreement Deny Purchase Agreement Recommendation: Approve Purchase Agreement Julie Cozad, Chair Mike Freeman Sean P. Conway Barbara Kirkmeyer Steve Moreno Approve Ref; i n enda; ion Schedule Work &..-sioq • Other/Comments; I 2017-2763 ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AbyESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is made this cir day of , 2017. by and between Off' R � . FOSTER and ROBERTA TA A. FOSTER,Uhos address is 62695 WCR 105, Grover, CO 80729, hereinafter referred to as "Grantors," and WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, by and through the Board of County Commissioners or Weld County, whose address is P.O. Box 758, 1150 0 Street. Greeley, CO80632, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Grantors is the owner of the property described as the NW4 of Section 22, Township 11 North, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, being hereinafter referred to as the "Foster Property," and WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of the property described as Lot A of RE -4715 in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 60 West of the 6th P. i., Weld County, Colorado, being hereinafter referred to as the "County Property," and WHEREAS, Grantee plans to demolish a current communications tower and build a new communications tower on County Property, and WHEREAS, Grantee is now in need of obtaining from Grantors an easement on a twos track road extending east and west across the Foster Property, to prove access to the .County Property from Weld County Road ("WCR") 105, and WHEREAS, through this Agreement, Grantors agrees to provide such access easement to Grantee, pursuant to the terms set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00). in hand paid by Grantee to Grantors, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree and covenant as follows: 1. Grantors do hereby grant, sell, convey, assign and set over to Grantee an irrevocable access easement, appurtenant to and running with the land and binding and inuring to the benefit of the parties to this Agreanent, their successors or assigns, for ingress and egress to the County Property on a two -track road extending east and west across the Foster Property from Weld County Road ("WCR") 105. The access easement granted herein is hereinafter referred to as the "County Access Easement" 2. The County Access Easement shall be used by Grantee give construction and maintenance crews access to a communications tower located on the County Property. Grantee intends to demolish the current tower located on: the County Property and build a new tower in its place. After construction of the tower, traffic on. I Howard A. Foster the County Access Easement shall be limited to occasional maintenance or placement of communications equipment on the tower. 3. Grantee agrees to maintain the County Access Easement in an adequate state of cleanliness and repair at the cost and expense of the Grantee. 4. Any breach of this Agreement shall give rise to the nonebreaching party's right to briatg an action against the breaching party for injunctive or other equitable relief andfor damages. In the event frof such action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees from theother party. 5. The easements, restrictions, benefits and obligations set forth in this Agreement shall create easements, restrictions, benefits and servitudes upon the Foster Property, running with the land, which shall be perpetual. 6. This Agreement shall create privity of contact and estatewith-and among the parties hereto and all grantees of all or any part of the Foster Property and the County Property, their successors and assigns. 7. This Agreement shall be binding upon Grantee and Grantors, their successor and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date set forth above. GRANTOR: State of Colorado: } ss County of Weld ) ACKNOWLEDGED before me this j day of ,3 y Foster,xrantor. WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires 1L� WI° 2 . by Howard A. '94%,4) 11.A ((la_ Notary Public SARAN i C DALE NOTsTARYA PUrFC ot:LARAMIE I , }�,� WYOMING 4.1 MY COMMISSION OCHRES l GRANTOR: dna. _. k f Roberta fa Foster State of Colorado ) seas County of Weld ) ACKNOWLEDGED before me this 11‘ day of - _ tu Foster, Grantor. WITNESS my hand and official seal. i My Commission Expires. � 2 21 2Oi9 GRANTEE: by Roberta Arl a SARAH Ca oxet O CIE NOTARY puatic MY COMMISSION WIRES SINEOF WyONUNG ATTEST: did& ajd4;41BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld Co Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, COLORADO By: Deputy Cler ;r to th 3 Cozad, Chair UG O 9 2017 aon- a7le3 4350978 11/08/2017 01:14 PM Total Pages: 3 Rec Fee: $23.00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO ACCESS EASENIENTAGREEMENT TIES ACCESS EASFMENT AGREEMENT(hereinafter-referred to as i"Agreement'' is made thig . k:w'1z4 1,, by and between TYLER' SLIM and BRUTNEY JOLLY, hose - address is 62 695 WCR.105, Grover, CO 2 72 =hereinaf-ter :referred to as "Grantors," and WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, by and through the Board of County Com fssipners. of Weld. County, whose address is PD. Box 758, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Cos 80632, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee." W rNE ETH: WHEREAS, Grantors -is the owner of the prop desenled as the NI of the NE4 of Section. 22, To ship 11 North, Range 60 West of the 6 P.M., Weld County, Colorado, being hereinafter referred to as the "Jolly Property," and WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of the property described as Lot A of -4715 in cation 21, Township 11 North, Range 60 West of the 6th RiNsi., Weld CCounty, Colorado, being hereinafter referred toes the ' Dunty Prope ,".and WHEREAS, Grantee plans\to demolish: a current communications feweriandigibuild fa new communications tower on County Property, and WHEREAS, Great is now in -need of obtaining from Grantors an, easement en a two - track read extending east and: west across:ht JollyJollyProp r , toprovide4acceato:the County Prop from Weld County Road ("WCR!') 101„ and WHEAS, through this Agreement; Grantors agrees to provide such access easement to Grantee, pursuant to the terms set forth herein. NOW; MERU RE,Sorigadrin consideration of the sum of Ten Dollar s r(. i t. 0 hand by 'Grantee IO Grantors, and for other good aid valuable zonsideratioh, -the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby .acknowledged, the parties hereto do herebry agree and,kcovenant as follows: l , Grantors do hereby grant, sell, convey, assign and set over to Grantee an irrevocable access easement, appurtenant to and running with the land and binding and inuring to the benefit of the pie to this _Agreement, their successor's or assigns,: for ingress: and ogressita the County Property on a two track road extending east and west across the Idly Property from..Weld Weld County Rooki ("") 105. The access easement. granted herein is hereinafter reforred toass the "amity Access Euemenct" 2. The County Access Easement shall be used by Grantee give construction and maintenance crews access to a communications tower located on the County Property. ?!Cirrantee .intends to }4emoL th the./current tower kmatotion they ourity 'Property and builda new totter' m its place. (After construction ofthe tower, traffic on I 4350978 11/08/2017 01:14 PM Paget of the County Access Easement shall be limited to occasional maintenance or placement of communications equipment on the tower. _t -Granteelagreos to ,a :tain the County ACCOSE Easemont in an adequate sttof tleanlinessrand rep iirs:fat the castandcexpense of the ;Grantee. 4. Any breath cif this Agreement si-hail give file to The nor *reaalitIn patty's Eight to bring an action against the breaching party for injunctive or other equitable relief and/or damages. In the event of such action, the prevailing party shall be entitled to tecolver ha r criab o attorney's; imaftorri the tither Patty. 5. The cements,,, restrictions; benefits and obligations -set forth iii thisAgreemc nt than, create easementsaestrittions, benefits and servitudes uponyteJ iy Prop y1 running with the land, which shall be perpetual. 6. This Agreement shall create privity of contact and estate with and among the parties 'h t&iand:afliganth , fiatt:orl parte the: killy Pr a,'�■1��.'j_'�*('sand the tray Property, theiresuctessorstnd assigns. 7. This Agreernentishall be bind upon rantoe;and Grantors, their successor ssor nd assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,1the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date set forth above. tUtANTOR: Ty lay ae 'mar c State of 4), Couniy f • Aril ) SS ACKNOWLEDGED' before me this;11 day of -) ' C , 31W i by Tyler Jolly, Grantor. HESS m. hand andeofficiid; & utcTW' S Nostt}t3V P l I,T1/4 �rcviii.rpY F ^ I If 1 I Liam�,, F 60 I Mire .n 4tilf 1 •1 •1 J . LtnJi �}� Pi! ir'�. 'a1 . !t'. i ii. • tome'' —t of ° 4'i#1" `!t• '1+. le` My Commission Expires: k.c.4 NI at" • SrSnit rreI ;:r r— I Notary Public 4350978 8 11/08/2017 01:14 PM Page 3 of GRANTOR: Britineyist 'Tic) Jay State ofeedentle ) L.,:pare4-•,;(tiN,4 4 SS County of Weld CKJ �]T! 7 M 4of tpvie (810, e'er$*] �{.+by Brit Jolly, Grantor, wrrNEss in hand and official . talUtist4ifiri,CWAS covskrnP OF t; 'te4t i P1 JO: R"a1T wy9. )-11 1110104UNG YJ r� w•� , ... t . y, A •ilkYl 1 Y.Y�a"Y".li N F: , W r ;' + I'F r! 1str.i r'4 r'! 11� My Commission GRANTEE: ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the { f I i J ktz)y' 4r �R I "C. I'3okacy Public AID OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS eputy Clerk to the Board ie A. Cozad, Chair APPENDICES REFERENCED IN THE NEPA REPORT ARE AVAILBLE UPON REQUEST Communications Tower NEPA Review Grover Tower 1.15 Miles west of CR 125/CR105 Intersection Grover, Weld, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 Prepared for: Communication Infrastructure Corporation Austin, Texas Prepared by: Terracon Consultants, Inc. Wheat Ridge, Colorado Offices Nationwide Employee -Owned Established in 1965 terracon.com 11±:n Geotec - nical Environmental Construction Materials ! Facilities NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower L i Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 TABLE OF CONTENTS lierracon Page No. CHECKLIST SUMMARY/ SHPO CONCURRENCE LETTER i 1.0 NEPA REVIEW SCOPE OF SERVICES 'I 1 1 Introduction 1 1.2 Background and Purpose1 1.3 Standard of Care .....2 1.4 Additional Scope Considerations and Limitations 2 1.5 Reliance 2 2.0 NEPA REVIEW 3 2.1 Site Location and Description 3 2.2 Project Description3 2.3 NEPA Review Items 3 2.3.1 Wilderness Areas 3 2.3.2 Wildlife Preserves ............... 4 2.3.3 Protected Species .. 4 2.3.4 Archaeological and Historical Resources 5 2.3.5 Indian Religious Sites 5 2.3.6 Floodplains 6 2.3.7 Surface Features ...6 2.3,8 High Intensity White Lights 7 2.3.9 Radio Frequency Radiation 7 3.0 CONCLUSIONS 8 4.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL 8 5.0 REPORT SIGN -OFF .............. 9 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D APPENDIX E APPENDIX F APPENDICES Maps, Diagrams, and Plans Topographic Map Site Diagram/Plans DCI National Atlas Map Indian Reservations Map Wildern ess. net Map Wildlife Preserve Map Flood Maps/AFR Certification Wetlands Map Soil Survey Map or Documentation Site Photographs lierracon Protected Species — Supporting Documentation USFWS Correspondence — Species Evaluations State Agency Correspondence — Species Evaluation (as applicable and/or required) Form 620 Section 106 — SHP° Documentation and Correspondence SHPO Submittal Cover Letter (as applicable and/or required) Form 620 (without attachments) Form 620 Attachments Resume of Principal Investigator(s) Site Maps, Diagrams, or Plans TONS Notice of Organizations (NOO) Local Governments and Public Notifications Cultural Resource Evaluation and Documentation SHPO Reply and/or Concurrence Documentation Tribal Coordination/Notification Tribal Coordination — Summary Table Tribal Replies — Coordination Close-out Documentation Te rra co n Tribal Coordination Certification letter Resumes of Project Personnel N NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower a Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 u Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon CHECKLIST SUMMARY I SHPO CONCURRENCE LETTER Site Type: New Tower Tower Collocation Other Collocation ■ • Site Name/Number: Grover Tower Site Address: 1.15 miles west of CR 125/CR105 Intersection Coordinates (NAD 83): 40r° 54' 46.97.' N 104' 05' 23.83" W Project Description: Communication Infrastructure Corporation is proposing to build a self-support lattice tower at the overall height of 285 feet with an associated approximately 3,720 sq. feet lease area. Ground disturbance is required at this site. NEPA Review Facility Types Check appropriate box(es) below No Adverse Effect Potential Adverse Effect Excluded from NEPA Review' Facilities located in an officially designated wilderness area • Facilities located in an officially designated wildlife preserve Facilities species or that designated affect listed or critical proposed habitats threatened or endangered E • ❑ Facilities significant engineering National that affect in American or culture, Register districts, of Historic history, that sites, are Places listed, architecture, buildings, or eligible structures archeology, for listing, or objects in the N ❑ ❑ Facilities that significance affect See Note an Indian 2 religious site or site with cultural ► ❑ t Facilities located in a flood plain Facilities whose surface features construction (e.g. wetland will fill, involve water significant diversion or change deforestation) in Li U ❑ Towers white lights or structures in residential that are neighborhoods to be equipped with high intensity 0 ❑ Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas - 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix A, and the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement - 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C provide for exclusions to the NEPA Review process for actions meeting specific exclusion criteria . Note 2: See Section 2.3.5 and Note 2 below. FINDINGS: A NEPA Review of the proposed action described above was performed by Terracon consistent with FCC guidelines for implementing NEPA (47 CFR 1.1301 to 1.1307) and industry practice. Based on Terracon's consideration of information obtained during this review (including information from the site visit, stakeholder and agency consultation, readily available published lists, files, and maps, and surveys or evaluations as discussed in the text of the report), the proposed action will not require the preparation and filing of an Environmental Assessment (EA) . The NEPA review must be read in its entirety to obtain a full understanding of potential issues or concerns that may be associated with the proposed undertaking. Signature: Title: Staff Biologist Printed Name: Tyler Wor r `" Date: April 2, 2019 Responsive 4 Resourceful Reliable NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower L 1 Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable ii OFFICE of ARCHAEOLOGY and HISTORIC PRESERVATION Tyler Worley Terracon Consultants, Inc. 10625 W I-70 Frontage Rd N, Ste. 3 Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 AUG 2 7 2018 Re: Grover Tower, 1.15 miles West of CR125/CR 105 Intersection, Grover, Weld County, Colorado (HC#74812) Dear Mr. Worley: Thank you for your correspondence dated August 21, 2018 and received by our office on August 22, 2018 regarding the review of the above referenced project under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Following review of the documentation provided, we note that the proposed Grover Tower is located in Section 21, Township 11 North, Range 60 West in Weld County, Colorado. The proposed tower footprint is adjacent to an existing tower and within an archaeological site (5WL.7226), Site 5WL.7226 is recommended as needs data before the site's eligibility for• listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) can be determined. The proposed Grover Tower is located within 5WL.7226, and the site has previously been adversely affected by construction of the existing tower, Surveyors noted that the site extends outside of the boundaries surveyed and only recorded the portions of the site within the triangular parcel fence line. Seven shovel probes were placed within the footprint for the Grover Tower; six were negative for cultural material and one contained one chert tertiary flake between 60 and 70 cm below ground surface. We concur that additional data is needed before an accurate determination of eligibility can be made for site 5WL.7226. The recommended effect finding for this project is no adverse effect to historic properties [36 CFR 800.5(d)(l)], however we feel that this finding may not be appropriate without additional testing. As this site needs additional data in order to make an eligibility determination, there may be adverse effects of construction, use, and continued maintenance of the Grover Tower. An adverse effect includes the diminishment of the qualifying characteristics of a property for inclusion in the NRHP and this would include removing information important for making an eligibility determination. While Metcalfe Archaeological Consultants, inc. recommended the area of the tower footprint as a non -supporting element of the site, we feel that additional testing within and adjacent to the stone circles is warranted in addition to the archaeological monitor(s) recommended during construction. As the historic nature of the site surface has been heavily affected by the existing tower, the cumulative effect of continued use of the site for telecommunications may constitute an additional reasonably foreseeable adverse effect to site 5WL.7226. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Lindsay Johansson, Section 106 Compliance Manager, at (303) 866-4678 or lindsay.johansson(itstate.co.us. Sincerely, L-14) teve "Tyner, `A IA State Historic Preservation Officer OFFICE O►F ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION 303.866.3392 - Fax: 303,866271i - E -nail: uahp Jstate.co.us - Wehsirc: www.hisiorycolQrado.org COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMMUNICATIONS TOWER NEPA REVIEW GROVER TOWER 1.15 MILES WEST OF CR125/CRI05 INTERSECTION GROVER, WELD, COLORADO Terracon Project No. 25177554 April 2, 2019 1.0 NEPA REVIEW SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1 Introduction The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires all Federal agencies to implement procedures to make environmental consideration a necessary part of an agency's decision - making process. As a licensing agency, the FCC complies with NEPA by requiring FCC licensees and applicants to review their proposed actions for environmental consequences. FCC rules implementing NEPA are found at Title 47 of the code of Federal Regulations, Part 1, subpart I, rule sections 1.1301 to 1.1319. If a licensee's proposed action falls within one of the categories listed in section 1.1307, section 1.1308(a) requires the licensee to consider the potential environmental effects from its construction of antenna facilities or structures, and in specified situations, disclose those effects to the FCC in an environmental assessment (EA). In addition, section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as codified at 36 CFR Part 800, regulates assessment of cultural resources for all federal undertakings. The Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the collocation of Wireless Antennas (47 CFR Part 1, Appendix B) and the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Regarding the Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act Review Process (47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C) further stipulate the review process for cultural resources and amend 47 CFR, Part 1, Subpart I, rule section 1.1307(a)(4). 1.2 Background and Purpose Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) conducted this NEPA Review for Communication Infrastructure Corporation (client) pursuant to 47 CFR 1.1301-1.1319, as amended. The report includes the evaluation of project impacts to prehistoric and historic resources (archaeological sites, historic structures, and Indian religious sites), threatened or endangered species (protected listed, candidate, and critical habitat), migratory birds, wilderness areas, wildlife preserves, floodplains, surface features (wetlands, water bodies and forested land), and the effects of white lighting in residential neighborhoods. The FCC rules and regulations also address project impacts to humans from radiofrequency radiation, which will be evaluated by the client and are not part of Terracon's scope of work. Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 1 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon This NEPA Review has been completed based upon client -provided site information, the review of readily available information obtained from commercial services, government agencies, and/or other sources as described herein. Throughout this report, the term "the site" will be used to refer to the proposed site location and associated facilities. This NEPA Review identifies whether a proposed facility will require the preparation and filing of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with FCC rules and regulations. 1.3 Standard of Care This NEPA Review was performed in accordance with generally accepted practices of this profession, undertaken in similar studies at the same time and in the same geographical area. We have endeavored to meet this standard of care, but may be limited by conditions encountered during performance, a client -driven scope of work, or inability to review information not received by the report date. Where appropriate, these limitations are discussed in the text of the report along with their significance with respect to our findings. 1.4 Additional Scope Considerations and Limitations This NEPA Review is based upon the application of scientific principles and professional judgment to certain facts with resultant subjective interpretations. Professional judgments expressed herein are based on the facts currently available within the limits of the existing data, scope of work, budget and schedule. Terracon makes no warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, warranties as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In addition, the information provided to the client in this report is not to be construed as legal advice. This report represents our service to you as of the report date and constitutes our final document; its text may not be altered after final issuance. Findings in this report are based upon the nature of the client's proposed action, client -provided project descriptions and plans, site information derived from the most recent reconnaissance and from other activities described herein. Should any of this information materially change, the requirement for further evaluation must be considered. 1.5 Reliance This NEPA Review is prepared for the exclusive use and reliance of the Client. Use or reliance by any other party is prohibited without the written authorization of the client and Terracon. Reliance on the NEPA Review by the client and all authorized parties will be subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated in the proposal, NEPA Review, and Terracon's Agreement for Services. The limitation of liability defined in the Agreement for services is the aggregate limit of Terracon's liability to the client and all relying parties. Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 2 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower ® Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 ® Terracon Project No. 25177554 2.0 NEPA REVIEW 2.1 Site Location and Description lierracon Site Name: Grover Tower Terracon Project Number: 25177554 Address: 1.15 miles west of CR125/CR10S intersection City, County, State: Grover, Weld County, Colorado 80729 Lat/Long: 40° 54' 46.97" N / 104° 05' 23.83" W Section/Township/Range: Section 21, Township 11N, Range 60W Proposed Lease Area: 3,720 Sq. feet Proposed Access Road: Existing Proposed Utility Existing Easement: Proposed Tower Height: 28 feet Tower Type: Self -Support (Lattice Tower) TCNS Number: 170011 1 0.75 -mile (200-399') Visual Effects APE: A site topographic map and site plans are presented in Appendix A. On June 5, 2018, Jennifer Borresen Lee of Metcalf Archaeological Consultants, Inc., on behalf of Terracon, conducted a site visit. Site photographs obtained during the site visit are provided in Appendix B. Additional project personnel may have performed site visits, as needed to address site -specific NEPA considerations. Additional site visits, if performed, are detailed in the appended documentation. 2.2 Project Description This Client's proposed project involves the construction of a 285 self-supporting telecommunications tower with associated equipment and utilities. 2.3 NEPA► Review Items 2.3.1 Wilderness Areas Will the facility► be located in an officially designated wilderness area? No Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DO!) National Atlas (www.nationalatlas.gov) and www. wilder ess. net. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A. Responsive ® Resourceful ■ Reliable 3 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated wilderness area and will not cause an adverse effect related to this facility type. 2.3.2 Wildlife Preserves Will the facility be located in an officially designated wildlife preserve? No Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DO!) National Atlas (www.nationalatlasgov1 and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) lnlernet references. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A. Finding(s): The proposed facility is not located in an officially designated wildlife preserve and will not cause an adverse effect related to this facility type. 2.3.3 Protected Species Will the facility adversely affect listed or proposed, threatened or endangered species or designated critical habitats? No Source: Site observations and consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (' F ) and state agency (as applicable and/or required). Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix C. Finding(s): There are no federally listed threatened or endangered species or critical habitat at the site that would be adversely affected by the proposed project. Migratory Birds: USFWS recommendations published in Interim Guidelines for Recommendations on Communication Tower Siting, Construction, Operation, and Decommissioning (logo) state the preferred tower design to decrease potential effects on migratory birds is less than 200 feet tall, with no guys and no lights. Design parameters for this project includes the following mitigating factors; the tower is being constructed in an already developed facility, consideration of collocation, and tower siting with existing towers or in minimally sensitive areas, if the tower has lighting it will have minimal lighting consistent with FAA requirements. Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 4 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover; Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 2.3.4 Archaeological and Historical Resources lierracor Will the facility adversely affect districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed, or are eligible for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places? No Source: Review of State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) files and/or Internet resources, archaeological surveying, public involvement, and Local Government and SHPO consultation. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix D. Finding(s): Based on the information provided, this project will not adversely affect any sites, structures or objects listed on, or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations, "Protection of Historic Properties" (36 CFR Part 800) and the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement on the Collocation of Wireless Antennas (adopted March 16, 2001), as well as and the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement effective March 7, 2005, require consultation with Native American tribal groups and native Hawaiian organizations (NHO) regarding proposed projects and potential impacts to Native American religious sites. Terracon's consideration of Native American resources is discussed in Section 2.3.5. In the event that archaeological materials are encountered prior to or during construction of the facilities, SHPO, tribes and other consulting parties must be contacted. Archaeological materials consist of any items, fifty years or older, which were made or used by man. These items include stone projectile points (arrowheads), ceramic shards, bricks, worked wood, bone and stone, metal and glass objects, and human skeletal remains. These materials may be present on the ground surface and/or under the ground. 2.3.5 Indian Religious Sites Will the facility adversely affect Indian religious sites? No Source: Site observations and archaeological field surveys (as applicable), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, U.S. Department of Interior (DO!) National Atlas 'ww.nationalatlas.govv, Indian Reservations in the Continental United States - Bureau of Indian Affairs Map, and consultation with federally recognized tribes using the FCC's Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS. Applicable source documentation is included in the appendices. Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 5 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon Finding(s): Based on the results of the cultural studies completed for this undertaking and evaluation of surrounding areas for cultural and religious sites, there is a low probability for adverse effects to Indian Religious sites. It was determined through this review and tribal consultation, as outlined in the NPA, that the project will not adversely affect this NEPA item. The Northern Cheyenne responded with a "FINDING OF NO EFFECT" in part with "Due to the extensive amount of cultural resources, Traditional Cultural Surveyors (TCS) should be on site when ground disturbance activities begin (See complete correspondence attached in Appendix E). The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma responded in part with "you may proceed with your proposed project with the stipulations that construction fencing be placed between the work/staging area and the previously documented archaeological features as well as the archaeological features discovered during our site inspection, and that there will be a cultural monitor from the Pawnee Nation Office of Historical Preservation, or a cultural monitor designated by letter from the Pawnee Nation Office of Historical Preservation, on site during construction." (See complete correspondence attached in Appendix E). 2.3.6 Floodplains Will the facility be located in a 100 -year floodplain? No Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), American Flood Research, Inc. (AFR) Standard Flood Hazard Determination Form (FHDF), and County and/or City records. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A Finding(s): No 100 -year flood hazards are identified for the proposed site and the above project will not adversely affect a flood plain. 2.3.7 Surface Features Will construction of the facility involve a significant change in surface features (e.g. wetland fill, water diversion, or deforestation)? No Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 6 NEPA PA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 lierracon Source: Site observations, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, Natural Resources Conservation Service ('NR'S) Soil Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wetland Inventory (N I) map. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A. Finding(s): Due to the scope of the proposed project activities, the current site conditions and review of applicable source data, significant changes in surface features such as wetland fill, water diversion or deforestation will not be required at the site and the proposed project will not adversely affect these features. 2.3.8 High Intensity White Lights Will the antenna, tower, and/or supporting structure be equipped with high intensity white lights which are to be located in residential neighborhoods, as defined in applicable zoning laws? No Source: Client provided site plans and/or FAA Hazard Determination documentation, site observations, J.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5 -Minute Series Topographic Quadrangle, and county and/or city records. Applicable source documentation is included in Appendix A. Finding(s): The design of the project does not require the use of high intensity white lights and the proposed project will not cause an adverse effect due to this feature. 2.3.9 Radio Frequency Radiation The FCC requires that certain communications services and devices perform an environmental evaluation to assess compliance with radio frequency (RF) radiation exposure limits. The evaluation of RF exposure radiation limits will be the responsibility of the carrier and is not within Terracon's scope of work. Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 7 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 Terracon Project No. 25177554 3.0 CONCLUSIONS lierracon A NEPA Review of the proposed action (as described in Sections 2.1 and 2.2) was performed by Terracon consistent with FCC guidelines for implementing NEPA (47 CFR 1.1301 to 1.1307) and industry practice. Based on Terracon's consideration of information obtained during this review (including information from the site visit, stakeholder and agency consultation, readily available published lists, files, and maps, and surveys or evaluations as discussed in the text of the report), the proposed action will not require the preparation and filing of an Environmental Assessment (EA). The Northern Cheyenne responded with a "FINDING OF NO EFFECT" in part with "Due to the extensive amount of cultural resources, Traditional Cultural Surveyors (TCS) should be on site when ground disturbance activities begin (See complete correspondence attached in Appendix E). The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma responded in part with "you may proceed with your proposed project with the stipulations that construction fencing be placed between the work/staging area and the previously documented archaeological features as well as the archaeological features discovered during our site inspection, and that there will be a cultural monitor from the Pawnee Nation Office of Historical Preservation, or a cultural monitor designated by letter from the Pawnee Nation Office of Historical Preservation, on site during construction." (See complete correspondence attached in Appendix E). Responsive • Resourceful • Reliable 8 NEPA REVIEW Grover Tower ki Grover, Colorado April 2, 2019 II Terracori Project No. 25177554 4.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL lierracon The professional qualifications of project personnel are listed below. Resumes of project personal are presented in Appendix F. Name Discipline Jennifer Borresen Lee. Principal Investigator Dante Knapp Principal Geoarchaeologist Cody M. Anderson Principal Investigator Elizabeth B. Newcomb Archaeologist Craig S. Pruett Quality Assurance 5.0 REPORT SIGN -OFF Terracon Consultants, Inc. rg„ Tyle } orley St .4 . ologi Responsive a Resourceful ® Reliable Craig S. Pruett Principal 9 Mail Processing Center Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Issued Date: 08/19/2019 Walter Leslie Weld County 1551 N 17th Ave Suite 2 Greeley, CO 80631 *,E• Extension .,..,. A et Aeronautical Study No. 2017-ANM-5315-oE A Determination was issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning. Structure: Location: Latitude: Longitude: Heights: Antenna Tower Grover Tower Grover, CO 40-54-46.97N NAD 83 104-05-23.83W 5565 feet site elevation (SE) 300 feet above ground level (AGL) 5865 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) In response to your request for an extension of the effective period of the determination, the FAA has reviewed the aeronautical study in light of current aeronautical operations in the area of the structure and finds that no significant aeronautical changes have occurred which would alter the determination issued for this structure. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me, the effective period of the determination issued under the above cited aeronautical study number is hereby extended and will expire on 02/19/2021 unless otherwise extended, revised, or terminated by this office. You must adhere to all conditions identified in the original determination. This extension issued in accordance with 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and, if applicable, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerns the effect of the structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. A copy of this extension will be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) because the structure is subject to their licensing authority♦ If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at (424) 405-7641, or tameria.burch@faa.gov.. On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 20 1 7- ANM-5315-OE. Page 1 of 2 Signature Control No: 350141883-414767320 Talneria Burch Technician cc: FCC (EXT) Page 2 of 2 Mail Processing Center Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwoo d Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Issued Date: 01/25/2018 Walter Leslie Weld County 1551 N 17th Ave Suite 2 Greeley, CO 80631 Aeronautical Study No. 20' 17-ANM-5315-OE ** DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION ** The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning: Structure: Antenna Tower Grover Tower Location: Grover, CO Latitude: 40-54-46.97N NAD 83 Longitude: 104-05-23.83W Heights: 5565 feet site elevation (SE) 300 feet above ground level (AGL) 5865 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) This aeronautical study revealed that the structure does not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a hazard to air navigation provided the following condition(s), if any, is(are) met: As a condition to this Determination, the structure is to be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 70/7460-1 L Change 1, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, a med-dual system - Chapters 4,8(M - Dual), 12. Any failure or malfunction that lasts more than thirty (30) minutes and affects a top light or flashing obstruction light, regardless of its position, should be reported immediately to (877) 487-6867 so a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) can be issued. As soon as the normal operation is restored, notify the same number. It is required that FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, be e -filed any time the project is abandoned or: At least. 10 days prior to startof construction (7460-2, Part 1) Within 5 days after the construction reaches its greatest height (7460-2, Part 2) This determination expires on 07/25/2019 unless: (a) the construction is started (not necessarily completed) and FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, is received by this office. (b) extended, revised, or terminated by the issuing office. Page 1 of 6 (c) the construction is subject to the licensing authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and an application for a construction permit has been filed, as required by the FCC, within 6 months of the date of this determination. In such case, the determination expires on the date prescribed by the FCC for completion of construction, or the date the FCC denies the application. NOTE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE E -FILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. AFTER RE-EVALUATION OF CURRENT OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF THE STRUCTURE TO DETERMINE THAT NO SIGNIFICANT AERONAUTICAL CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED, YOUR DETERMINATION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD. This determination does not constitute authority to transmit on the frequency(ies) identified in this study. The proponent is required to obtain a formal frequency transmit license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NT1A), prior to on -air operations of these frequency(ies). This determination is based, in part, on the foregoing description which includes specific coordinates, heights, frequency(ies) and power. Any changes in coordinates, heights, and frequencies or use of greater power, except those frequencies specified in the Colo Void Clause Coalition; Antenna System Co -Location; Voluntary Best Practices, effective 21 Nov 2007, will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including increase to heights, power, or the addition of other transmitters, requires separate notice to the FAA.This determination includes all previously filed frequencies and power for this structure. This determination does include temporary construction equipment such as cranes, derricks, etc., which may be used during actual construction of the structure. However, this equipment shall not exceed the overall heights as indicated above. Equipment which has a height greater than the studied structure requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination concerns the effect of this structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. A copy of this determination will be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) because the structure is subject to their licensing authority. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at (907) 271-5491, or Gayle.Ellsworth@faa.gov. On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 2017- ANM-5315-OE. Signature Control No: 350141883-354321545 Gayle Ellsworth Technician Attachment( s) Frequency Data Map(s) (DNE) Page 2 of 6 cc: FCC Page 3 of6 Frequency Data for ASN 2017-ANM-5315-OE LOW HIGH FREQUENCY FREQUENCY FREQUENCY UNIT ERP ERP UNIT G 7 851 866 GHz MHz 42 500 dBW w Page 4 of 6 TOPO Map for ASN 2017- N -5315-OE • .4R1,. awl... O --...,y low . J C I. 1 a4y71:—. • _err rr_ 18 f FP"'!‘' a- r--. c i U •1 • • •I. ,ir 7:a I. -44,,N. R — — bra • 4,y.- CI Ys� ' _ q. II -11! irPei Pi I _ r, '' •,y r .... m i Is Ill I 1 I •yr !r • • .• • =ya `` • r� y4 .- . -,'ea C:. ri- 1 1'• 1I µ f U r • 'r1' re' n1 1 a: wJ6 _ . —. . L ! rP • O. Y Trr ! ! 4,Li. _ p,. - i -- �tir �'•'r e .4. •1 • r 4 r •z a• rr''.. 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( .11 gem • Page 5 of 6 Sectional Map for ASN 2017-A TM -5315 -OE AREA#T' ` Denver VFF! t or below 112‘0009.; B ALTITUDES eds of.feet MSL lSaOf feet MSL S e (L' 5000 a C • 541O ae'r is a 4' • jir ra#01. al re Ufa astivitu I,c,./Wirliab -It de 4,4%. r 5929' U� 1 otel a r rnnnh Page 6 of6 I c COLORADO December 11, 2007 Penny Everitt 746 27th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634 Dear Mrs. Everitt: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 WEBSITE: ww,co.weld.co.us E-MAIL: rcaruso@co.weld.o.us PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT. 3540 FAX (970) 304-6498 This letter is to inform you that the Department of Planning Services has determined that the existing (USE) existed prior to the adoption of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance on August 31, 1972. Therefore, this use is a non -conforming use. Non -conforming use number 474 has been assigned to this property. Please retain this number for further reference. If you have any further questions. You can contact me at the above address or call (970) 353-6100 ext 3540. Sincerely, Roger Caruso Planner NON-00NF0RMIN USE FACT SHEET COLORADO CASE FILE: NCU-474 U-474 NAME : Penny Everitt ADDRESS: 746 27th Avenue, Greeley, Co 80634 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A of ICE -4715; Part of the NW4 of Section 21, T1 -1N, R6OW of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Co. PARCEL NUMBER: 0215 21 100003 LOCATION: PLANNER: Roger Caruso West of and adjacent to County Road 103 (section line) and south of and adjacent to County Road 126 (section line) USE OF THE PROPERTY: Antenna Tower (communication - private) CURRENT ZONING: Agriculture APPROPRIATE DATE FOR NON -CONFORMING USE: 1955 WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 - Phone (970)353-6100, Ext. 3540; Fax (970)304-6498 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE IMPORTANT - Complete all items on both pages_ Mark boxes where applicable. OWNER T-7 i % r4e fiSt -�i ADDRESS Lat, -- STATE ZIP CODE . CITY, r _ LEGAL DESCRIPTION - ki Hi q Section Township II N, Range W Total Acreage of property t n Total Acreage of proposed NCU I I. t O +A -- PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 0 2I 5 2,1 I O 03, Specifically-rbu.�t-� 1/4„0c -re, tar cL.m.��lct,� s OFe-e*„ a1/4, Date Nonconforming Structure was built? List the attached documentation substantiating the date: (explain): The following conditions must be met prior to determining a Structure as being considered a Nonconforming. I, the undersigned, understand and agree to the following conditions of this Nonconforming Structure as stated in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article VII(7), Section 23-7-40: PLEASE READ AND INITIAL EACH ITEM: Nonconforming structures. Where a lawful STRUCTURE exists at the effective date of adoption of the ordinance codified herein or amendment of this Chapter that could not be built under the terms of this Chapter by reason of restrictions on area, LOT coverage, height, its location on the LOT or other requirements concerning the STRUCTURE, such STRUCTURE may continue to exist so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions: Repair and Restoration. 1t..- I verify that should such nonconforming STRUCTURE or nonconforming portion of a STRUCTURE be destroyed by any means to an extent more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement cost at the time of destruction, it shall not be restored except in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. Ordinary repairs the value of which do not exceed fifty percent (50%) of replacement cost of the STRUCTURE may be permitted. Expansion or enlargement. ,ter A- I verify that no such nonconforming STRUCTURE or nonconforming portion of a STRUCTURE will be 9 expanded, enlarged or altered in a way which increases its nonconformity, except that those STRUCTURES that are nonconforming by reason of noncompliance with existing SETBACK requirements may be expanded or enlarged so long es such expansion or enlargement does not further diminish the nonconforming SETBACK. No expansion or enlargement of STRUCTURES shall be allowed within an existing right-of-way, Substitution .. I verify that should such nonconforming STRUCTURE be moved for any reason, for any distance whatever, it shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the zoning district in which it is located after it is moved. Existing Building Permits. NIA To avoid undue hardship, nothing in Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code shall be deemed to require a change in the plans or construction of any STRUCTURE on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption of the ordinance codified herein or amendment of Chapter 23 and upon which actual construction has been carried on diligently. Actual construction is hereby defined to include the placing of construction materials in permanent position and fastened in a permanent manner. Where excavation, demolition or removal of an existing STRUCTURE has begun preparatory to construction, such excavation, demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction, provided that a building permit for the new STRUCTURE has been issued and the preparatory work is carried on diligently. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1) Print Name: ,, :1111();\1\)•\,. kei: Property Address Mailing Address. 1 Cr L ar-11 - ' Greek 4h �._ City ic—d— Date: H - lc\ - SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this the WITNESS my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires: too: /0 9ILLIF80RE NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADn • (0.75 state ztp Code day of ``niffiG06:1: Notary Public NO5e W. )14 Sec4o TIJ K tea A) s C R tai CR 10-3-sk Hello