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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-0059CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 59-2008 TITLE: RESOLUTION NO. 59-2008 - A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR FOOTHILLS MEDICAL CENTER TO ALLOW FOR A ROOFTOP COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE (CMRS) FACILITY ON PROPERTY ZONED PLANNED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCATED AT 8550 W. 38TH AVENUE (CASE NO. WZ-08-06/T-MOBILE) WHEREAS, Section 26-615 of the Wheat Ridge Code of Laws provides certain regulations for the manner in which CMRS facilities can be installed and operated; and WHEREAS, an application has been received from T-Mobile Wireless to install a roof mounted CMRS facility on an existing office building at 8550 W. 38s` Avenue; and WHEREAS, the installation being proposed requires approval of an amended final development plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the application on October 23, 2008 and has recommended approval; and WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted revised plans for City Council that properly addressed the one recommended Planning Commission condition of approval; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, as follows: An amended final development plan for the Foothills Medical Center is hereby approved authorizing a roof-mounted CMRS installation including 12 antennae and associated mechanical equipment, for the following reasons: 1) The CMRS facility will adhere to all regulations set for the by the FCC and will not constitute a threat to any public health or safety issue. 2) The facility will provide increased cellular service in an area that currently lacks in service. 3) The CMRS facility is in compliance with the regulations set in City Code Section 26-615. 4) The amendment to the FDP will not alter the character of the area and will have little or no visual impact on surrounding properties. 5) Additional screening by mature landscaping on the site helps to further mitigate visual impacts the screened antennae and equipment might have. 6) The applicant has modified the proposed plan to be consistent with the 50-foot height limitation. DONE AND RESOLVED THIS 101h day qf NovembeJ')) r 2008. ATTEST: J Michael D. Snow, City Clerk