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WHEREAS, on or about May 18, 2008, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted for
filing an application for a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 752 - kilowatt solar
photovoltaic system at the Eagle County Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Special Use Permit application was given to all adjacent property
owners, proper agencies and departments as required by the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations, Section 5- 210.E; and
WHEREAS, at its public hearings held July 2, 2008, the Eagle County Planning Commission,
based upon its findings, recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, with conditions; and
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 (hereinafter "the Board "), finds as
follows:
That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the
hearings before the planning commission and the board; and,
That pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5- 250.b, Standards for
reviewing of a Special Use Permit:
1. Consistent With Master Plan. The proposed Special Use is appropriate for its
proposed location and is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and
policies of the Master Plan and the FLUM of the Master Plan, including
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Commissioner moved adoption
of the following Resolution:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - D �
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Airport Solar Project
FILE NO. ZS -00177
WHEREAS, on or about May 18, 2008, the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, accepted for
filing an application for a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a 752- kilowatt solar
photovoltaic system at the Eagle County Regional Airport; and
WHEREAS, notice of the Special Use Permit application was given to all adjacent property
owners, proper agencies and departments as required by the Eagle County Land Use
Regulations, Section 5- 210.E; and
WHEREAS, at its public hearings held July 2, 2008, the Eagle County Planning Commission,
based upon its findings, recommended approval of the Special Use Permit, with conditions; and
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 (hereinafter "the Board "), finds as
follows:
That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the
hearings before the planning commission and the board; and,
That pursuant to Eagle County Land Use Regulations Section 5- 250.b, Standards for
reviewing of a Special Use Permit:
1. Consistent With Master Plan The proposed Special Use is appropriate for its
proposed location and is consistent with the purposes, goals, objectives and
policies of the Master Plan and the FLUM of the Master Plan, including
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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 -330: REVIEW
STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO PARTICULAR COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL USES.
4. Design minimizes adverse impact The design of the proposed Special Use
does minimize adverse impacts, including visual impact of the proposed use
on adjacent lands; furthermore, the proposed Special Use does avoid
significant adverse impact on surrounding lands regarding trash, traffic,
service delivery, parking and loading, odors, noise, glare, and vibration, and
does not create a nuisance.
5. Design minimizes environmental impact The proposed Special Use does
minimize environmental impacts and does not cause significant deterioration
of water and air resources, wildlife habitat, scenic resources, and other natural
resources.
6. Impact on public facilities The proposed Special Use is adequately served
by public facilities and services, including roads, pedestrian paths, potable
water and wastewater facilities, parks, schools, police and fire protection, and
emergency medical services.
7. Site development standards The proposed Special Use does comply with the
appropriate standards in Article 4, Site Development Standards
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado:
THAT, the application of File No. ZS- 00177, for a Special Use Permit as described herein, be
and is hereby approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Special review provision to allow for one-year analysis after completion of system if
materials create adverse impacts. Any such impacts will be mitigated accordingly.
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2. Gravel base be laid down for areas of vehicular access between panels and around
inverters to reduce potential for dust /erosion.
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 of the inhabitants of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of
Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 2nd day of September, 2008, nunc pro
tunc to the 8 day of July, 2008.
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
COLORADO, by and Through Its
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
BY:
Teak J. Simonto * c * Peter F. Runyon, Chair
Clerk to the Board of ° �c��ao °
County Commissioners BY:
a ishe Commissioner
BY:
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Commissioner seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called,
the vote was as follo s:
Commissioner Peter F. Runyon
Commissioner Am M. Menconi �
Commissioner Sara J. Fisher
This Resolution passed by V vote of the Board of County Commissioner of the
County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
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