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County approves 100-foot Union Telephone tower with setback variance
Summary
The Board approved Union Telephone Company's application for a new 100-foot self-support communication tower and granted a variance from the standard setback requirement after staff found the application met county tower permit standards.
Albany County commissioners approved Union Telephone Company's application to construct a new 100-foot self-support communication tower and associated equipment on July 7. The applicant requested a variance from the standard setback requirement and submitted a structural letter from a Wyoming Professional Engineer indicating a theoretical zero-fall zone within the proposed 25-foot setback; staff found the application met county tower permit standards and anticipated minimal impacts on surrounding properties.
Commissioner Hoff moved to approve the application and the motion carried by roll call vote with Hoff, Gosar and Chairperson Terri Jones voting Aye. The staff analysis recorded in the minutes states the tower would be constructed within an 80-foot by 80-foot lease area and that the existing Union Wireless facility in the City of Laramie was not suitable for the proposed equipment upgrades.
The minutes do not record conditions beyond the staff findings or public opposition; the Board adopted staff's findings of fact and conclusions of law as part of the approval.
