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commissioner 2_. moved adoption
of the f wing Resolution:
RESOLUTION
of the
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - /63
APPROVAL
OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT
for Union Pacific Railroad on Blowout Hill
to Allow a Low Power Wireless Telecommunications Facility
FILE NO. ZS -00097
WHEREAS, on or about July 1st, 2002, the Eagle County Department of Community
Development, County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted for filing an application submitted
by Union Pacific Railroad (hereinafter "Applicant "), for a Special Use Permit to construct,
operate, and maintain an unmanned radio repeater Telecommunications Facility for use by the
Union Pacific Railroad; located in the Resource zone district in the unincorporated area of Eagle
County described as follows:
Section 21, Township 4S, Range 86W, north of Dotsero, northwest of Gypsum,
located on Blowout Hill, accessed via Bureau of Land Management roads;
See Exhibit `A'
WHEREAS, the proposed facility has been approved to be as tall as 110', however, the
facility will initially consist of a 60' tall metal tower and equipment shelter. An omni directional
antenna will be mounted below the 60', with a lightening rod mounted to the top (initially
bringing the total height of the structure to 70'); and
WHEREAS, the facility will be powered by two solar panels mounted to the base, as
well as a wind generator mounted to a pole adjacent to the building. All the equipment shall be
contained within a 50' x 70', fenced in area ; and
WHEREAS, the Special Use Permit request was considered at a public meeting by the
Eagle County Planning Commission October 16th, 2002 and by the Eagle County Board of
County Commissioners on October 29th, 2002; and,
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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 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 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) Section 5- 250.B.1. Consistent with Master 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
Master Plan and Master Plan FLUM, including standards for building and
structural intensities and densities, and intensities of use.
(2) Section 5- 250.B.2 Compatibility. The proposed Special Use IS
appropriate for its proposed location and IS compatible with the character
of surrounding land uses.
(3) Section 5- 250.B.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) Section 5- 250.B.4 Design Minimizes Adverse Impact. Approval of this
Special Use application WILL NOT generate any undue ocular, auditory
or olfactory impacts. Further, the existing access will be nominal.
(5) Section 5- 240.F.3.e (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) Section 5- 250.B.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.
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SO O.
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.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the /9 day of`3/4'irr„11jc„,
, 2002, nunc pro tunc to the 29th day of October, 2002.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO,
By and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: _
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BY: _I! , �� L . ' f� a0 ' # BY: � A V � 1.6-4" ' ,
Sara J. Fisher o ....,43 ., Mic , . - i L. Gallagher, Cha• w a n
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners ..�, \
BY: ��_ —
Arn M. Menconi, Commissioner
BY: .!22
Tom C. Stone, Commissioner
Commissione , • 1 ty seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having
been called, the vote Is as follows:
Commissioner Michael L. Gallagher 4 ,, , ...
Commissioner Arn M. Menconi
Commissioner Tom C. Stone
This Resolution passed by c; - 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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