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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR94-053 denial of special use permit for US West NewVector° -0 e 04/21/94 01:38P PG 1 OF 3 REC DOC Sara "J. Fisher Ea; County Clerk & Recorder 0.00 ?� Commissioner rn� r(y moved for adoption of the fo lowing Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE STATE OF COLORADO V RESOLUTION NO. 94- _ rt DENIAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT C� F� US West NewVector, Wolcott Telecommunications Facility G_a FILE NO. ZS- 341 -93 WHEREAS, US WEST NewVector Group, Inc., ( "Applicant ") did file an application with the Eagle County Department of Community Development on or about November 15, 1993, for a Special Use Permit for a cellular telecommunications facility within the Resource Zone District in the unincorporated area of Eagle County described as follows: An approximately 3600 square foot portion of the northeast quarter of section 16, Tract 50, Township 4 N., Range 83 W., approximately one mile northwest of Wolcott, Colorado. and WHEREAS, the special use permit request was considered at a public meeting by the Eagle and Colorado Valley Planning Commission on January 5, 1994 and by the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners on February 15, 1994; and WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, study of the Master Plans for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of public officials and agencies, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and comments from all interested parties, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado ( "the Board "), finds as follows: 1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board. 2. That the proposed special use does not conform to Section 1 MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 7�A day of 7 4 y on.7 1994, nunc pro tunc to February 15, 1994. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, By and Through its Board of County Commissioners A'1" IIE6'1' By: � By. Sarah F'sher Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Johnnet e Phillips, Chair eorge� Ga es, Commissioner es E. Ji hn Commissioner Commissione "Z vf' seconded adoption of the foregoing Resolutio6n. The toll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Johnnette Phillips 4t-* SCw0 Commissioner George A. Gates a y Commissioner James E. Johnson, Jr. Eta This Resolution passed by Z —0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. to 534248 B -638 P -197 04/21/94 01:38P PG 2 OF 3 2.09.04.1) of the Eagle County Land Use Regulations, more specifically,: a)The proposed use is not compatible with other existing uses in the area specifically relating to the unique landform and visual quality aspects of the site; b)There is potential effect on the character of the area with development of additional ridge line structures, and this effect is acknowledged and discouraged by the Wolcott Community Plan, Eagle County Master Plan and Open Space Plan; e)The arrangement of the site is not appropriate given the previous statements regarding visibility; f)The proposed use is not consistent with Eagle County Master Plan or relevant sub -area plans; g)The requirement for an Environmental Assessment would apply given the criteria that states projects must submit an EA if the development proposes ( 2.10.02.1) " ..altering an ecological unit or land form, such as a ridgeline...", and (2.10.02.4)" ..affecting the appearance or character of a significant scenic area or resource, or involving buildings or other structures that are of a size, bulk, or scale that would be in marked contrast to natural or existing cultural features." That for the above - stated and other reasons, the proposed special use is not in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the application of US WEST NewVector Group, Inc., File No. ZS- 341 -93, for a Special Use Permit for a cellular telecommunications facility within the Resource Zone District described herein, be denied. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners direct the Department of Community Development to provided a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant. THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Eagle County. 2 G'} 534248 B -638 P -197 04/21/94 01:38P PG 3 OF 3