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LARAMIE COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Planning Building

3966 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, WY 82009

www.laramiecountyplanning.com Phone (307) 633-4303 Fax (307) 633-4616

MEMORANDUM

TO: Laramie County Board of Commissioners FROM: Brad Emmons, Planning Director

Bryan Nicholas, Associate Planner

DATE: October 17, 2017 TITLE: Review and action of a Board Approval for Verizon Wireless WY4 Terry

Ranch, situated in a portion of the South 1/2 of Section 33, T. 13 N., R. 66 W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County, WY.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Verizon Wireless, on behalf of Arp & Hammond CO., LLC, has submitted an application for Board Approval for Verizon Wireless WY4 Terry Ranch, situated in a portion the South ½ of Section 33, T 13. N, R. 66 W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County, WY, located on the Southwest corner of the property, west of US 85. The purpose of the application is for approval to construct a 120 foot monopole and associated equipment cabinets and generator. BACKGROUND The Laramie County Land Use Regulations Section 2-2-123 establishes required criteria and goals for siting Wireless Telecommunications Towers or Antennas. The purpose is to protect residential areas and land uses from potential impacts of towers or antennas, to strongly encourage the joint use of new and existing tower sites as a primary option rather than construction of additional single-use towers, and to encourage users of towers and antennas to locate them, to the extent possible, in areas where minimal impact is possible to the community. Pertinent Regulations

Section 1-2-100 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations, governing the Board

Approval process. Section 2-2-123 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations, governing Wireless

Telecommunications Services.

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DISCUSSION The Laramie County Comprehensive Plan describes this area as best suited for Rural Metro (RM). The RM designation applies to areas outside of the Urban Interface of Cheyenne, inclusive of the areas within the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) district. Properties within this area are encouraged to consist of 2.5-5 acre plots with shared water, septic, and or sewer systems. The surrounding areas would be a mix of residential and neighborhood services. PlanCheyenne describes this property as Agricultural/Rural. This category dictates corresponding areas to be used for future agricultural activities and not intended for widespread future development. Primary uses include farming and ranching while the secondary uses include agriculture-related businesses or ranch support services. Additionally, public notice is required to be mailed to property owners within ½ mile of the property prior to building permit application for towers. Section 1-2-100 (a) Findings Necessary states that:

Before any application for a Board Approval can be granted, the Board shall find:

i. The proposed use is permitted by Board approval in the proposed location and in conformance with all applicable development standards. True. See narrative for details.

ii. The proposed use is in general conformance with all other applicable policies adopted by Laramie County. True. Necessary building permits will be applied for.

iii. There is no defined negative impact to the community. No evidence had been provided that the towers would create negative impacts.

Section 2-2-123 (b) General Requirements states that:

i. Principal or Accessory Use Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) facilities may be considered for either principal or accessory uses. A different existing use of an existing structure on the same lot shall not preclude the installation of an antenna or tower on such lot.

ii. Aesthetics Towers and antennas shall, to the extent possible, use materials, colors, textures, screening and landscaping that will blend them into the natural setting and surrounding buildings.

iii. Lighting Towers may not be artificially lighted, unless required by public safety, the FAA or other applicable authority.

iv. State or Federal Requirements

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All towers must meet current standards and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and any other agency of the local, state or federal government with the authority to regulate towers and antennas.

v. Building Codes and Safety Standards To ensure the structural integrity of towers, the owner of a tower shall ensure that the tower is maintained in compliance with applicable state and local building code standards and the applicable standards for towers published by the Electronic Industries Association, as amended. Each tower shall require an approved building permit.

vi. Required Application A building permit, plot plan and copy of any executed lease agreement is required for each proposed tower. The plot plan shall clearly show the location and distance of the tower and associated structures from property lines. The plot plan shall also indicate where access to the tower site is proposed.

vii. Public Notice Public notice is required to all property owners of record within one half mile of the lot where the proposed tower and/or temporary tower is to be located. Notice shall be via certified mail. Notice shall be made thirty (30) days prior to submission of a building permit.

viii. Setbacks Towers must be set back a distance equal to at least 100 percent of the height of the tower from any adjacent property line.

Section 2-2-123 (e) Buildings or Other Equipment Storage states that:

The related unmanned equipment structure shall not contain more than 350 square feet of gross floor area or be more than twenty (20) feet in height, and shall be located in accordance with the minimum property coverage and setback requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.

The applicant is in compliance with all applicable items above. Staff finds the proposal to be in general conformance with the plans and policies of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations and the Laramie County Comprehensive Plan. RECOMMENDATION and FINDINGS Based on evidence provided, staff recommends the Laramie County Board of Commissioners find that:

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a. This application is in compliance with section 1-2-100 of the Laramie County Land

Use Regulations. b. This application is in compliance with section 2-2-123 of the Laramie County Land

Use Regulations. and that the Board grant approval for Verizon Wireless WY4 Terry Ranch, situated in a portion of the S1/2 Section 33, T. 13 N., R. 66 W., of the 6th P.M., Laramie County, WY, with no conditions. PROPOSED MOTION I move to grant Board Approval for Verizon Wireless WY4 Terry Ranch and adopt the findings of facts a and b of the staff report.

ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Aerial Map Attachment 2: Comprehensive Plan Map Attachment 3: PlanCheyenne Map Attachment 4: Current Zoning Map Attachment 5: Site Maps Attachment 6: Agency Comments Report Attachment 7: Resolution

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PZ-17-00148 VERIZON WIRELESS WY4 TERRY RANCH BOARD APPROVAL County Engineer: Scott Larson COMMENTS ATTACHED 08/29/2017 1. I concur with the request for a waiver of a detailed drainage study since the improvements will not significantly increase runoff or impact the existing drainage. 2. I have no comments regarding the application or information submitted. Department of Energy (WAPA): Jason Groendyk COMMENTS ATTACHED 08/30/2017 I have reviewed the plans and see no conflict or potential interference with our line or R/W from the proposed cell tower. Fire District No. 1: Darrick Mittlestadt COMMENTS ATTACHED 08/23/2017 International Fire Code 2015: Section 503, fire department access roads, specifications 503.2, all. (page 69) Section 505, address identification, all.(page 70-71) Section 506, key boxes, 506.1.1 locks. (page 71) Section 604, emergency and standby power systems, 604.3 critical circuits, 604.4 maintenance, all. (page 80-81) BUILDING DEPT: Karen Moon COMMENTS ATTACHED 08/21/2017 OWNER/APPLICANT IS ADVISED THAT BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. AGENCIES WITH NO COMMENTS

Cheyenne MPO County Public Works Department Combined Communications Center PLANNERS

AGENCIES WITH NO REPONSE

Cheyenne Regional Airport County Assessor County Attorney County Real Estate Office County Treasurer County Conservation District Wyoming State Engineer’s Office Emergency Management Sheriff’s Office SunCor Energy USA Pipeline

RESOLUTION #

ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION APPROVING “VERIZON WIRELESS WY4 TERRY RANCH” SITUATED ON A PORTION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 33, T. 13 N., R. 66 W.,

OF THE 6TH P.M., LARAMIE COUNTY, WY.

WHEREAS, Wyoming State Statutes §18-5-201 to 18-5-208; §18-5-301 to 18-5-315 authorize Laramie County, in promoting the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the county, to regulate the use of land through zoning in unincorporated Laramie County; and WHEREAS, The Laramie County Board of Commissioners have previously adopted the Laramie County Land Use Regulations; and WHEREAS, this application meets the criteria for a Board Approval pursuant to section 1-2-100 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations; and WHEREAS, this application meets the criteria for Wireless Telecommunications Services pursuant to section 2-2-123 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF LARAMIE COUNTY, WYOMING, as follows:

The Laramie County Board of Commissioners finds that:

a. This application is in compliance with section 1-2-100 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations.

b. This application is in compliance with section 2-2-123 of the Laramie County Land Use Regulations.

and the Laramie County Board of Commissioners grants approval for “Verizon Wireless WY4 Terry Ranch”, Laramie County, WY. PRESENTED, READ, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________________, 2017.

LARAMIE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Troy Thompson, Chairman

ATTEST: Debra K. Lee, Laramie County Clerk

Reviewed and approved as to form:

Mark T. Voss, Laramie County Attorney

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