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Sara L. Rosene, Grand County Clerk.
TOWN OF FRASER Coloricto
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Resolution No. 2018-08-02
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE REQUEST
PRESENTED BY ANNE RICHARDS ON BEHALF OF VERISON WIRLESS TO CONSTRUCT A
40' MONOPOLE DISGUISED AS A CLOCKTOWER WITH ASSOCIATED GROUND
EQUIPMENT AT 520 N. ZEREX STREET FRASER, MORE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS 1ST—
EASTOM 1ST LOT 8-17, BLOCK 10 THE WEST HALF OF LOT 17).
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2018, the Board of Adjustment reviewed a proposed variance
request at 520 N. Zerex Street in accordance with Section 19-1-330 of the Fraser Land
Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment may grant a variance only if it finds certain conditions to be
present; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that there are unique physical circumstances associated with the
affected property that do not exist throughout the neighborhood; and this location was selected
after an extensive search of surrounding properties that were eliminated due to geographic,
zoning suitability and owners. interest; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the unique circumstances and any hardship have not been
created by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that if the variance is granted, this will not alter the character of the
neighborhood or impair the use of adjacent conforming property; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that strict compliance with the Fraser Land Development Code
would not adequately achieve the coverage Verizon is seeking; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that if the variance is granted, it will not be detrimental to the public
good or the intent of the Zoning Code or the spirit of the Fraser Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF FRASER BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT HAS VOTED TO APPROVE THIS VARIANCE REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
40' MONOPOLE DISGUISED AS A CLOCKTOWER WITH ASSOCIATED GROUND
EQUIPMENT AT 520 N. ZEREX STREET WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. Verizon agrees to allow co-location in the future; and
2. Verizon agrees to the incorporation of"stealth" tower design, which attempts to
mimic/blend in with surrounding features; and
3. All components and infrastructure of this facility shall be constructed of non-
reflective materials and painted to blend into the natural environment and
backdrop of the site to minimize visual impacts and be repainted as necessary;
and
4. An executed lease agreement shall be provided prior to issuance of a building
permit. This shall include contact information for property owner; and
5. The applicant shall provide ingress and egress easements necessary to access
the site prior to issuance of a building permit; and
6. A maintenance and security plan shall be provided by Verizon prior to issuance of
a building permit.
7. Final design of the clock tower shall be approved by Town Staff.
8. The clock must be visible from US Highway 40.
DULY MOVED, SECONDED AND APPROVED THIS 29'h DAY OF AUGUST, 2018.
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