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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR07-097 Emergency Services Special Use Permit Commissioner of the followi moved adoption Resolution: RESOLUTION of the COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - tf1 APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT for the EMERGENCY SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY at the EAGLE COUNTY LANDFILL FILE NO. ZS-00155 WHEREAS, on or about March 2nd, 2007, the Emergency Management Director (herein after "Applicant") did file an application with the Eagle County Department of Community Development for a Special Use Permit for a new Telecommunications Facility, located in the Resource Zone District in the unincorporated area of Eagle County described as follows: Section 10, Township 4 South, Range 83 West, 6th P.M., County of Eagle, State of Colorado; at the Eagle County Landfill in Wolcott (see attached Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, the Special Use Permit request was considered at a public meeting by the Eagle County Planning Commission on June 20th, 2007 and by the Eagle County Board of County Commissioners on July 3rd, 2007; and WHEREAS, the applicant desires to construct, operate, and maintain a Low Power Telecommunications Facility within the boundaries of the Eagle County Landfill Special Use Permit, on BLM lands. The facility, primarily for public safety radio communications, is proposed to consist of a 40' tall communications tower on which two (2) microwave dishes will be placed. A concrete pad will sit at the base of the tower for Eagle County (and a potential co-locator's) related equipment/equipment shelter, and electrical generator and propane tanle The tower is proposed to be painted with a non-reflective coating and shall be painted the appropriate colors to 'blend in' with its surroundings; the site shall be appropriately mitigated to ensure soil stability, etc. Electricity has been established for the site; and WHEREAS, the Telecommunications Facility does allow for one (1) additional co-locator on the tower and within the Special Use Permit area; and WHEREAS, this telecommunications site is necessary in this area in order to fill gaps in public safety radio communications on Interstate 70 in the Red Canyon area and on Highway 131 between Wolcott and State Bridge; and, Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, based on the evidence, testimony, exhibits, and study of the Master Plan for the unincorporated areas of Eagle County, comments of the Eagle County Department of Community Development, comments of public officials and agencies, the recommendation ofthe 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 the hearings before the Planning Commission and the Board. 2. That pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5-250.B Standards for the review of a Special Use Permit: (1) Consistent with Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Special Use Permit CAN be shown to be appropriate for its proposed location and be consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and FLUM, including standards for building and structural intensities and densities, and intensities of use. (2) Compatibility. The proposed Special Use IS appropriate for its proposed location and IS compatible with the character of surrounding land uses. (3) Zone District Standards. The proposed Special Use DOES comply with the standards of the zone district in which it is located and the standards applicable to the particular use, as identified in Section 3-310, Review Standards Applicable to Particular Residential, Agricultural and Resource Uses. (4) Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. The design of the proposed Special Use DOES adequately minimize adverse impacts, including visual impact ofthe proposed use on adjacent lands; furthermore, the proposed Special Use CAN avoid significant adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding trash, service delivery, parking and loading, odors, glare, and vibration, it CAN avoid adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding noise and traffic, and WILL NOT create a nuisance. (5) Design Minimizes Environmental Impact. The proposed Special Use WILL fully minimize environmental impacts, and will not cause significant deterioration of water and air resources, wildlife habitat, scenic, and other natural resources. (6) Impact on Public Facilities. The proposed Special Use IS adequately served by public facilities and services such as roads, pedestrian paths, potable water and waste water facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and emergency medical services. (7) Site Development Standards. It is anticipated that the proposed Special Use WILL fully comply with all applicable standards in Article 4, Site Development Standards upon receiving outstanding subdivision and access approvals. (8) Other Provisions. The proposed Special Use DOES comply with all standards imposed on it by all other applicable provisions of these Land Use Regulations for use, layout, and general development characteristics. Page 2 of 4 THAT, this permit shall be subject to review as provided for by the Eagle County Land Use Regulations. THAT, the Board of County Commissioners directs the Department of Community Development to provide 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 ofthe citizens of Eagle County. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County co~ County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the t..( day of 2007, nunc pro tunc to the 3rd day of July, 2007. ATTEST: BY: Teak J. Simont n Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Commissioner ~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. the vote was as follows: The roll having been called, ~ ~ This Resolution passed by ~ () County of Eagle, State of Colorado. Commissioner Am M. Menconi Commissioner Sara J. Fisher Commissioner Peter F. Runyon vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the Page 4 of 4 EC Emergency Management Telecom Facility ZS-00155 ~ 0 0.05 0.1 0.2 Miles ~s m~p ~h:Uldl belfOrlgener~1 :nd " / informational purposes only. Eagle County does not warrant the accuracy of the data contained herein. fAGLECOUNTY