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Commission backs variance allowing slightly reduced setbacks for Murado tower
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of VC26-01, a variance that would allow the proposed 80-foot Murado tower to sit approximately 1.5 feet and 14 feet inside two setback lines; staff said engineered drawings will be reviewed during the building-permit stage.
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of variance VC26-01, which would waive portions of the standard setback for a proposed 80-foot monopole at the Murado Drive site.
Madeline Pennington said the proposed tower footprint and the expanded lease area produce an approximate setback of 96.5 feet on the east (about 1.5 feet short of the 98-foot standard) and roughly 84.5 feet on the west (about 14 feet short). Pennington said staff found the variance satisfied the approval criteria and recommended forwarding the case to the Board of County Commissioners.
Applicant representatives said the narrow parcel footprint limited relocation options and described tower engineering measures to minimize collapse risk. "Typically, these are designed to have a failure point in the bridal, so it collapses in on itself," the applicant said, explaining design intent to limit fall radius. Commissioners noted engineered, stamped drawings are checked at the building-permit stage; staff confirmed that requirement.
A motion to recommend approval of the variance passed unanimously; staff scheduled the BOCC hearing for Sept. 1, 2026.
