To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Brad Boland, Planner I
Title
Resolution Approving a Use by Special Review for a Personal Wireless Service Facility for Verizon Wireless at a Parcel of Land Located in the Eastern Half of the Eastern Half of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 67 West and Southwest Corner of the Southern Half of the Northwest Corner of Section 10, Township 8 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County Of Douglas, State of Colorado [1375 West Plum Creek Parkway - Philip S. Miller Park]
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PUBLIC HEARING
The Town Council will now consider a request for the approval of Resolution Approving a Use by Special Review for a Personal Wireless Service Facility for Verizon Wireless at a Parcel of Land Located in the Eastern Half of the Eastern Half of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 67 West and Southwest Corner of the Southern Half of the Northwest Corner of Section 10, Township 8 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County Of Douglas, State of Colorado [1375 West Plum Creek Parkway - Philip S. Miller Park].
In order to afford all parties due process under law, the Town Council members must be fair and impartial in deciding whether this application should be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. In making that determination, each Councilmember must consider the record, which includes the planning commission recommendation, the staff recommendation, the applicant presentation, public comment presented during the hearing, and other written public comments offered before or during the hearing. Under law, Town Council must evaluate this proposal based solely upon the record and the criteria established under the Municipal Code, which are highlighted in the staff report.
It is important that each Councilmember remain objective and capable of considering information offered into the record during this hearing.
Does any Councilmember believe that he or she is incapable of evaluating and voting on the application consistent with these due process requirements? If so, please describe the situation and recuse yourself from further participation on this agenda item.
Does any Councilmember have a conflict of interest or any other matter he or she would like to disclose prior to proceeding on this item?
The Council will hear from the applicant, the public and staff. Time for this public hearing is allotted as follows:
Staff Report: as needed
Applicant Presentation: as needed
Public Comment: as needed
Applicant Response as needed
Council Questions: as needed
Follow-up Questions: as needed
Madame Clerk, has this public hearing been properly noticed under the applicable regulations for this type of land use hearing? (Clerk to refer to certification from Development Services, describing the notice).
Mr. Detweiler, the staff introduction please
(Public hearing is conducted, applicant presentation, public comment, applicant response, questions from Council)
Do any Council members have any final questions of staff or the applicant before I close the public hearing and refer this to the Council for action?
I now close the public hearing and refer this to Council for discussion and action.
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of Town Council
From: Brad Boland, Planner I, Development Services
Title: Resolution Approving a Use by Special Review for a Personal Wireless Service Facility for Verizon Wireless at a Parcel of Land Located in the Eastern Half of the Eastern Half of Section 9, Township 8 South, Range 67 West and Southwest Corner of the Southern Half of the Northwest Corner of Section 10, Township 8 South, Range 67 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County Of Douglas, State of Colorado [1375 West Plum Creek Parkway]
Executive Summary
Verizon Wireless, is requesting approval of a Wireless Use by Special Review (UBSR) application in order to install three wireless service facilities at Philip S. Miller Park located at 1375 West Plum Creek Parkway (Figure 1). If approved the wireless service facility would increase capacity coverage for the residents and business owners of Castle Rock who utilize the Verizon Wireless network. On June 22, the Planning Commission made a recommendation of approval by a vote of 5-0. The Planning Commission asked about requiring the accommodation of co-location of other wireless service providers on the proposed light poles. Staff responded that it was considered but in order to accommodate co-locations the poles would need to be taller and wider to structurally support the additional equipment. The wider and taller light poles would stand out compared to the proposed design. Staff felt that it was a fair compromise to not require co-location in exchange for a more stealth design.
Budget Impact
Verizon Wireless will be required to enter into a lease agreement with the Town that will produce yearly revenue for the Town. Verizon Wireless has paid the related application fees for a Use by Special Review.
Staff Recommendation
Staff finds that the Wireless UBSR meets the objectives and criteria of the Meadows PD - 4th Amendment Development Plan & Zoning Regulations as well as the Town’s Wireless UBSR review and approval criteria.
Proposed Motion
I move to approve the Resolution as introduced by title.
Attachments
Attachment A: Resolution
Exhibit 1: Use by Special Review