The Fremont County Commissioners approved a pair of zone changes and a permit for a new wireless tower in Canon City at Tuesday's regular board meeting.
The Commissioners approved a controversial zone change for D.C.S. Development and Construction for 11 acres of property on the northwest corner of Steinmeier and Grandview Avenues in the Four Mile area. The acreage will be rezoned from low density residential to medium density residential to permit the construction of 24 upscale townhomes will be provide 50 housing units. The Commissioners emphasized that the zone change is tied to D.C.S.' specific development plan. While low density residential zoning would have allowed 39 single family homes, the developers say the 50 housing units should produce less impact to the neighborhood traffic because they will be marketed primarily to retirees and senior citizens. Ron Southard also detailed plans for a small park and extensive trails and open space in the subdivision. While several neighbors spoke in opposition to the density of the development, most of those testifying at the hearing were in support of the townhome development and zone change. The Commissioners said they intend to closely examine the impact of traffic to Steinmeier and East Main Streets as well as drainage issues when the developer returns with detailed subdivision plans.
The Commissioners approved a zone change from Agricultural Living to Agricultural Suburban for Mike and Kathy Hadley on their 8.4 acres of property at Pine and Poplar Avenues in Lincoln Park. The Hadleys specifically wanted the zone change so they could build a new shop on the property. The Commissioners said they would agree to the zone change so long as the large indoor arena on the Hadley's property continues to be used solely for private purposes and agricultural uses.
The Board approved a special review use permit for Verizon Wireless to erect a 100 foot mono-pole wireless tower on the northern edge of Canon City near the Skyline School. Verizon will lease the tower site at the rear of the Cornella mini-storage units located along north 9th street. Verizon says the tower will help provide customers with improved cellular phone service because of many dead spots for service presently in the north Canon area. The 100 foot tower will be painted brown and will not have lights.
In other action the Commissioners:
The Commissioners approved a controversial zone change for D.C.S. Development and Construction for 11 acres of property on the northwest corner of Steinmeier and Grandview Avenues in the Four Mile area. The acreage will be rezoned from low density residential to medium density residential to permit the construction of 24 upscale townhomes will be provide 50 housing units. The Commissioners emphasized that the zone change is tied to D.C.S.' specific development plan. While low density residential zoning would have allowed 39 single family homes, the developers say the 50 housing units should produce less impact to the neighborhood traffic because they will be marketed primarily to retirees and senior citizens. Ron Southard also detailed plans for a small park and extensive trails and open space in the subdivision. While several neighbors spoke in opposition to the density of the development, most of those testifying at the hearing were in support of the townhome development and zone change. The Commissioners said they intend to closely examine the impact of traffic to Steinmeier and East Main Streets as well as drainage issues when the developer returns with detailed subdivision plans.
The Commissioners approved a zone change from Agricultural Living to Agricultural Suburban for Mike and Kathy Hadley on their 8.4 acres of property at Pine and Poplar Avenues in Lincoln Park. The Hadleys specifically wanted the zone change so they could build a new shop on the property. The Commissioners said they would agree to the zone change so long as the large indoor arena on the Hadley's property continues to be used solely for private purposes and agricultural uses.
The Board approved a special review use permit for Verizon Wireless to erect a 100 foot mono-pole wireless tower on the northern edge of Canon City near the Skyline School. Verizon will lease the tower site at the rear of the Cornella mini-storage units located along north 9th street. Verizon says the tower will help provide customers with improved cellular phone service because of many dead spots for service presently in the north Canon area. The 100 foot tower will be painted brown and will not have lights.
In other action the Commissioners:
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Appointed Tracy Gingerich as an alternate member of the Fremont County Board of Building Code Appeals;
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and heard a presentation from Bill Fortune and Tom Magnuson of the National Weather Service Office in Pueblo about a new weather radio frequency operating in the Canon City area.