To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development
Prepared By:
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Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager, PWD
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Presenter: Jason Reynolds, Planning Division Manager, PWD
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Subject:
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Appeal for Lakeview Park Concealed Telecommunication Facility and Equipment Compound (CMRS21-001)
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
Crown Castle proposes installing a 65-foot-tall cellular facility in Lakeview Park, located at 11700 E. Orchard Road. The proposed facility includes a new ground-based equipment shelter and an antenna support structure designed to resemble an evergreen tree. On March 25, 2024, the Planning Division Manager approved the proposed Lakeview Park Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) application, finding that it meets the review and approval criteria for CMRS facilities. Per 5-3.8.A.1.e.i of the Land Development Code, the Planning Division Manager's decision may be appealed by a citizen or citizen group if submitted within 10 working days of the Planning Division Manager's decision. On April 8, 2024, which is within 10 working days of the decision, PWD received an appeal letter signed by 276 residents. On April 29, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to schedule an appeal for Board consideration. After considering the evidence in case CMRS21-001, the Board may affirm or reverse the staff determination.
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Background and Discussion: Crown Castle submitted a CMRS application for a site within Lakeview Park, which is owned by the Cherry Creek Vista Park and Recreation District. The application, CMRS21-001, was accepted for review by Arapahoe County on March 23, 2021. Crown Castle conducted a required neighborhood meeting on June 1, 2022, and mailed the required outside referral packet to nearby residents on December 20, 2023. Staff created a web-based public comment page for the proposal between December 20, 2023, and January 16, 2024....
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