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