On the agenda: Spearfish meeting — colocation (Apr 15)

Spearfish Planning Commission Agenda
April 15th at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD
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A. Call To Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approve Agenda
D. Approve minutes from April 1st Regular Session
E. Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
F. Items for Action
1.

Request:

Hold a public hearing and act on the motion to approve a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for the Horvath cell phone tower project

Applicant:

Horvath Communications, on behalf of SoDak Storage, LLC

Action:

Act on the motion to approve the CUP

Location:

6775 East Colorado Blvd.; West of the intersection of Colorado Blvd. and
Highway 85 South

G. Items for Discussion
H. Public Comment - Public comments are welcome at this time, however, no action will be taken.
I. Adjournment

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Spearfish Planning Commission
Regular Session Minutes
April 1st, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
The Spearfish Planning Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, in the Council
Chambers of City Hall and via Zoom video conference. Tysdal called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Roll call
was taken with the following members present: Rick Tysdal, Bill Moths, Meghan Byrum, Amy Davison, Scott
Duncan and Dylan Wilde, and Greg Kruskamp. Also present: Assistant Planning Director Jaymia Ecker, and
Planning Technician Vasiliki Pistoftzian.
Approval of Agenda
Davison moved to approve the agenda as presented, Moths seconded the motion, and the motion passed 60.
Approval of Minutes from March 4th Regular Session and March 11th Special Session
Davison moved to approve the minutes from March 4th regular session with a correction on the date
referenced for the next planning commission meeting, Byrum seconded, and the motion passed 6-0. Davison
moved to approve the March 11th special session minutes, Duncan seconded, and the motion passed 6-0.
Declaration of Conflicts of Interest
Tysdal called for any potential conflicts of interest to be identified. None were identified.
Items for Action
1.

Request:

Hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council on a
variance to certain subdivision design standards associated with the
preliminary plat of Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Heritage Hills Subdivision

Applicant:
Action:
Location:

Jerry and Cathy Winchester, Hat Bar Cattle Company
Recommend approval
Lot 1 & Lot 2 of Heritage Hills Subdivision, being all of Lot 5D of Vorhees
Addition to the City of Spearfish; Also known 1146 Heritage Drive
Ecker summarized the staff report of the request which includes a variance to
certain subdivision design standards. Staff recommended approval of the
request with a recommendation to establish a road maintenance agreement.
Tysdal opened the public hearing, and the applicant, Cathy Winchester, made a
comment that she was available for any questions the commission may have.
With no additional comments, the public hearing was closed. The Commission
discussed imposing requirements for improving the road to City Standards if
further subdivision was requested. The history of the parcel and its annexation
into city limits was also brought up, citing a difficulty developing the area due
to topographical challenges. Byrum reiterated that this annexation seems to
have been made before annexations were required to include a development
plan alongside. Moths questioned if a precedent was being set for developers
of other lots along Heritage Dr. to request variances to the design standards for
roads. The commission discussed the topographic challenges specific to the
site. Davison moved to approve the requested variances to Code Chapter 154,
Sections 068, 069, 076 and 079 with the understood hardships related to

topography and no intention to further develop lots 1 & 2. Byrum seconded
the motion. Following discussion, Davison amended the motion to include
physical challenges. The motion passed 6-0.
Wilde moved to approve the preliminary plat, Duncan seconded motion, and
the motion passed 6-0.
2.

Request:
Applicant:
Action:
Location:

Approve a sketch plat of Lots A & B of the Oak Hills Subdivision
Johanna Meier Della Vecchia
Approve the sketch plat
Southwest of Thoen Stone Road; Within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
Ecker summarized the staff report. A variance to the dedication of public right of way
associated with this plat was previously approved by the commission. Moths
expressed concern that if the plat were approved as presented, the setbacks between
the resulting lot lines and outbuildings would not meet the County’s zoning
regulations. Ecker clarified that in discussions and written communication with
Lawrence County Planning and Zoning Department, there were no concerns about the
setbacks due to the conservation easement, and they would consider this legal nonconforming referencing Chapter 11 of their ordinance. Davison moved to approve the
sketch plat since the condition of the conservation easement associated with the
previously approved variance request had been met. Duncan seconded, and the
motion passed 5-1, with Moths voting nay.

Items for Discussion
No additional items were discussed.
Public Comment
No additional public comment was made.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.

Spearfish Planning Commission Staff Report
April 15th 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: City Council Chamber, 625 Fifth Street, Spearfish, SD
and by Zoom Online Meeting
Request:

Hold a public hearing and act on the motion to approve a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for the Horvath cell phone tower project

Applicant: Horvath Communications, on behalf of Sodak Storage, LLC
Action:

Act on the motion to approve the CUP

Location:

6775 East Colorado Blvd.; West of the intersection of Colorado Blvd.
and Highway 85 South

Horvath is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct, operate and maintain a
telecommunications (cell) tower facility. The site location is zoned Development Review District
(DRD).
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Project History and General Comments
Horvath is proposing a 120' monopole tower design telecommunications tower to be constructed,
operated, and maintained within a 50’ x 65’ fenced area. Verizon Wireless is the intended network
provider. The subject property is owned by Sodak Storage, LLC, and a lease agreement is in place
for this project. The property is approximately 10.3 acres, zoned DRD, and developed with indoor
storage facilities.
Preliminary construction plans have been submitted with the CUP application. If the CUP is
approved, the plans may be submitted to the Building Department for review and must be
approved by the City, and Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A) prior to construction.
This application initially came before Planning Commission and had a public hearing on December
3rd, 2024. A motion to approve the CUP was made by Bordewyk and seconded by Tysdal. The
motion failed 4-3. Commissioners voting nay cited the staff report and the inability of the
application to meet both criteria 1 and 2 in 156.067 Telecommunications Facilities Ordinance. At
the December 17th, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting, the motion to approve was renewed and
tabled.
Following the tabling of the motion to approve this CUP, the telecommunications ordinance
section F was revised through Ordinance 1396 which was approved on March 3rd, published on
March 8th, and took effect on March 28th of 2025.
Section (F) Use permit criteria of the Telecommunication Facilities ordinance (156.067) to allow
the fulfillment of either criteria 1 or criteria 2, whereas before applicants were required to fulfill
both criteria 1 and 2. The Conditional Use Permits (CUP) ordinance (156.082) Section F was also
amended to allow for reapplication earlier than a year if any applicable ordinance has been
amended. No other changes were made.
Staff Review
Consideration and staff review of this application is governed by chapters 156.082 Conditional
Use Permits and 156.067 Telecommunication Facilities (amended March 3rd, 2025) of the City of
Spearfish, SD Code of Ordinances.
The telecommunication facilities chapter evaluates tower projects using a point system in which
different zoning districts/land uses have an established maximum point allowance. Various design
aspects add or subtract points to reach a total which must be equal to or less than the allowable
maximum location points.
Relevant tables and the evaluation criteria for telecommunication facilities and CUPs as adopted
in ordinance are copied below followed by staff responses.

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Telecommunications Facility Approval Matrix

9

Location - Zone Application

Permitted Use Administrative
Approval

Use Permitted on
Review Must Meet
Use Permit Criteria

Maximum
Location Points

Commercial NonDowntown Historic:
C-1, C-2, C-3 and
nonresidential uses
in the PUD & DRD.
(Existing poles and
towers follow rules
in row 11)

AI/C, minor
modifications, max
height: 60 feet above
ground level

Facility must be less 17
than or equal to
the maximum
location points,
major
modifications if
over 90 feet,
setback 660 feet
from I-90

Key:
AI/C = Architecturally integrated or camouflaged.
Max Ht AES = Maximum height above existing structure.
Max Ht AGL = Maximum height above ground level for new and existing structures.
S/SE Mt = (antenna) stealth or snug exterior mount.
Stealth mount: antennas that are not visible on the exterior of the support structure.
Snug mount: antennas that are directly attached to the support structure, projecting less than
18 inches from the mounting surface.
Table A - Design Points
Characteristic

Points
Height points:

Facility height up to 60 feet above existing grade

10

Facility height over 60 feet up to 90 feet above existing 15
grade
Facility height over 90 feet up to 120 feet above existing 20
grade
Facility height over 120 feet up to 150 feet above existing 25
grade
Mitigating factors (subtract from the height points for each factor):
660 feet or greater from R-1, R-2, R-3, DRD or PUD zoning, -6
or any existing residential structures
Antenna are snug mounted, exterior

-1

Antenna is located on pre-existing structure, tower or -10
monopole

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Antenna are stealth mounted, interior

-2

Antenna architecturally integrated or on a pre-existing Subtract all height points
structure (see new definition for architecturally
integrated)
Room for co-located antenna or is a major modification -4
of an existing pole or tower
Verticality proximity (see note 1) or camouflaged

-8

Note 1: Located within 35 feet of a structure with 75% of the height of proposed facility height

Telecommunications Facilities Evaluation Criteria (156.067. F)
1. The sum of design points in Table A are less than the maximum location points in Table B;
or
2. The application complies with the intent of this section as demonstrated by the following:
a. The facility is architecturally integrated or camouflaged, as defined herein, or its
visibility is significantly limited. Alternatively, if there are technical reasons that
prevent the telecommunications facility from being designed with architectural
integration or camouflaged application, or if its visibility cannot be significantly
limited, the applicant may submit a detailed narrative explaining the reason(s) for
consideration by the Planning Commission.
b. The facility incorporates at least two (2) of the mitigating factors as described in
Table A.
c. Special circumstance(s) exist that significantly reduce the impact of the facility on
the surrounding environment. The applicant must submit a detailed explanation of
the special circumstances and how the impact of the facility is so reduced.
d. The color of all ground equipment and support structure color blends with the
surrounding setting.
Staff response:
Criteria 1. At 120’, the proposed facility requires a conditional use permit and has a maximum
location point total of 17 points. The height of the facility equals 20 points and the room for colocation of additional antennas, a mitigating factor, has a -4 point value bringing the project total
to 16 points.
Height points:
20
Mitigating factors:
-4
___________________________
Project total:
16
This application meets criteria 1 and therefore criteria 2 is not applicable.
General CUP Evaluation Criteria (156.082. E)

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1. The proposed use shall comply with other ordinances. A CUP may not be issued to allow a
use otherwise prohibited specifically identified as being eligible for a CUP;
Staff response: The proposed project complies with existing ordinances and
telecommunication facilities are not prohibited in DRD zoning.
2. The proposed use shall be eligible for a CUP based on the zoning district;
Staff response: Telecommunication facilities are an allowed land use in DRD zoning subject
to the regulations in chapter 156.067.
3. The proposed use shall comply with the setback, lot coverage, height and other
requirements of the zoning district, unless the subject property is currently legally
nonconforming or a request for a variance is simultaneously submitted with the
application for a CUP;
Staff response: The applicant is not requesting a variance to any DRD area regulations.
4. The proposed use shall be compatible with the location, physical character, and
topographic features of the property;
Staff response: Given the existing light industrial type use of the subject property, and
proximity to the sportsplex, the proposed tower is generally compatible with the
immediate surrounding area. Visual impacts of this project extend a significant distance
beyond the subject property.
5. Buffering measures along parcel boundaries shall exist or be incorporated to mitigate any
visual impact of outdoor use areas onto adjacent property;
Staff response: The property is enclosed with a chain-link fence. Internally, the tower and
ground equipment will be fenced as well. Chapter 155.26 Landscaping Required requires
landscaping in all commercial districts.
6. If applicable, lighting from all sources shall be designed so that it does not unreasonably
affect adjacent property;
Staff response: Not applicable as no lighting is proposed.
7. The proposed use shall not create an unreasonable public safety issue relating to the
property or its surroundings, nor increase the risks of an existing public safety issue;
Staff response: The project does not create any known public safety issues and is subject to
additional federal regulations.
8. The proposed use shall have adequate pedestrian and vehicular access, circulation and
parking, including those related to bicycle transportation and transportation by persons
with physical disabilities;
Staff response: Not applicable as the proposed use will not permit public access. Vehicular
access to the project site will be provided by the property owner SoDak Storage, LLC.
9. The proposed use shall not result in any unusual or unreasonable parking impacts.
Staff response: Not applicable. No additional parking is required.

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10. The proposed use shall not result in an unusual or unreasonable number of vehicle trips
per day as measured against the character of the neighborhood of the subject property
and the street network serving it;
Staff response: Following construction, vehicle trips will be limited to maintenance of the
facility.
11. The proposed use shall not result in an unusual or unreasonable level of noise;
Staff response: The proposed facility does not produce noise.
12. Adequate public services and utilities shall be available to accommodate the proposed use;
Staff response: Existing infrastructure accommodates the proposed use. Any necessary
improvements will be at the expense of the applicant or property owner.
13. Additional imposed conditions, if any, will mitigate any probable adverse impacts of the
proposed use.
Staff response: At this time, there are no proposed conditions.
14. For applications for small wind energy systems (SWES) only, the specific conditional use
permit criteria for the SWES has been met.
Staff response: Not applicable as this is not the proposed use of this application.
Public Comment
December 3rd, 2024: Notice of the public hearing was published in the Pioneer newspaper, posted
at the site location, and sent via certified mail to property owners (1) within 140 ft of the subject
property. In response to this public hearing, one public comment was received and is attached to
this report.
April 15th, 2025: Notice of the public hearing was published in the Pioneer newspaper, posted at
the site location, and sent via certified mail to property owners (1) within 140 ft of the subject
property. As of this hearing, no new public comment has been received.
Summary and Staff Recommendation
Based on staff’s review, the project meets the requirements of the Telecommunication Facilities
ordinance (156.067) and the Conditional Use Permit ordinance (156.082). Within 30 days of
today’s public hearing, the Planning Commission is required to issue an approval or denial of the
CUP including a signed written statement of the commission’s findings supporting the decision.
Staff Contact and Zoom Link
Jaymia Ecker
Assistant Planning Director
[email protected]
605.722.2559

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Attachments
Application
Letter of Intent
Elevation drawing
Site Plan
Photo Simulations
Public comment (1)
Ordinance 1396

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City of Spearfish, SD

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Conditional Use Permit Application
Status: Active
Submitted On: 8/27/2024

Project Information
Address or Legal Description of Property*

Property Zoning*

6775 E Colorado Boulevard

DRD (Development Review District)

Please provide details on the proposed use of the site.

Horvath is seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct, operate
and maintain a telecommunications (cell) tower facility at 6775 East Colorado
Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783. Horvath is proposing a 120' monopole tower design
telecommunications tower to be constructed, operated and maintained within a
50’ x 65’ fenced and secure compound. The property is owned by Sodak
Storage, LLC, and is zoned DRD Development Review District. The property is
currently used as a public storage facility on a 10.3-acre property.

Is the proposed use listed as a conditional use
within the zoning district? *

Yes

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Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation criteria. In either making a recommendation to approve or deny, or acting
to approve or deny an application for a CUP, the following criteria shall be
considered:
1. The proposed use shall comply with other ordinances. A CUP may not be issued to
allow a use otherwise prohibited specifically identified as being eligible for a CUP;
2. The proposed use shall be eligible for a CUP based on the zoning district;
3. The proposed use shall comply with the setback, lot coverage, height and other
requirements of the zoning district, unless the subject property is currently legally
nonconforming or a request for a variance is simultaneously submitted with the
application for a CUP;
4. The proposed use shall be compatible with the location, physical character, and
topographic features of the property;
5. Buffering measures along parcel boundaries shall exist or be incorporated to
mitigate any visual impact of outdoor use areas onto adjacent property;
6. If applicable, lighting from all sources shall be designed so that it does not
unreasonably affect adjacent property;
7. The proposed use shall not create an unreasonable public safety issue relating to
the property or its surroundings, nor increase the risks of an existing public safety
issue;
8. The proposed use shall have adequate pedestrian and vehicular access,
circulation and parking, including those related to bicycle transportation and
transportation by persons with physical disabilities;
9. The proposed use shall not result in any unusual or unreasonable parking impacts.
10. The proposed use shall not result in an unusual or unreasonable number of
vehicle trips per day as measured against the character of the neighborhood of the
subject property and the street network serving it;
11. The proposed use shall not result in an unusual or unreasonable level of noise;
12. Adequate public services and utilities shall be available to accommodate the
proposed use;

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13. Additional imposed conditions, if any, will mitigate any probable adverse impacts
of the proposed use.
14. For applications for small wind energy systems (SWES) only, the specific
conditional use permit criteria for the SWES has been met.

Please provide justification in line with the evaluation criteria above.

Analysis of Points Requirements for Cell Towers
Per section 8 telecommunications facility approval matrix line 9, the proposed
facility must be less than or equal to 17 points in addition to being setback 660
feet from I-90. In table A – design points of section 8, a facility height over 90
feet, up to 120 feet above existing grade starts the project with 20 points. Room
for co-location subtracts 4 points which gives us a total of 16 points and puts us
below the required 17 points or less maximum. To build a 120’ monopole in the
DRD district, the project will require a Conditional Use Permit.

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PRIMARY NETWORK SOLUTIONS, LLC
October 22, 2024
City of Spearfish, SD
Attn: Mr. Koelbel, Planning Director
625 Fifth Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
LETTER OF INTENT
APPLICATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER
Applicant Name: Horvath Communications | https://horvathcommunications.com/
Applicant Address: 2307 Edison Road, South Bend, IN, 46615, USA
Property Owner: Ryan Wordman owner of Sodak Storage, LLC
Property Address: 6775 East Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783
This letter is submitted on behalf of Horvath Communications ("Horvath"). Horvath is seeking approval of
a Conditional Use Permit to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunications tower facility at the
above-noted location. This letter is intended to provide a brief narrative for this project as well as an
analysis of how the project meets the points requirements per the city code.
Horvath is proposing a new tower to be built at 6775 East Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD 57783. Verizon
Wireless intends to install equipment on the proposed tower and at the base of the tower. As such, the
proposed new tower will provide additional service to the Verizon Network currently operating in Spearfish
and surrounding areas. Furthermore, this site will help offload capacity of other sites in the area. Verizon
Wireless’s Radio Frequency Engineering team has selected the proposed location after reviewing existing
network capacity needs, and consideration of other alternate locations. Currently, Verizon Wireless
provides coverage in and around the area of the proposed site. However, with increasing capabilities of
smart phones, tablets, and WiFi hotspot, wireless networks are under constant pressure to provide faster
data speeds for more devices and larger amounts of data. Thus, Verizon Wireless is working to increase
wireless network capacity within the existing network through capacity sites like the site being proposed
herein.
Not only is there a demand among private individuals for a more reliable network, but local businesses as
well. Businesses are increasingly dependent on Verizon’s network for mobile internet and enterprise
applications.
Lastly, many local and state public safety and emergency service providers rely on Verizon’s network daily
to ensure the safety of your community. Your approval of this project will enable Verizon Wireless to
continue to maintain the most reliable wireless service in your area. The proposed upgrade to the Verizon
network in this area will provide businesses and residential customers with the reliable wireless service on
which they have come to rely.

Primary Network Solutions  4714 West 80th Street  Prairie Village, KS 66208  913-244-6095

PRIMARY NETWORK SOLUTIONS
A.

Tower Height and Design
Horvath is proposing a 120' monopole tower design telecommunications tower to be constructed,
operated and maintained within a 50’ x 65’ fenced and secure compound. The location of the proposed
tower is to be located at 6775 East Colorado Boulevard, Spearfish, SD 57783. The property is owned by
Sodak Storage, LLC, and is zoned DRD Development Review District. The property is currently used as a
public storage facility on a 10.3-acre property.
The proposed tower height and design complies with the current Spearfish, SD Telecommunications
Regulations. Horvath Communications will comply with all federal, state and local laws with respect to
construction, maintenance and operation of the facility.

B.

Engineering Specification Detailing Tower Construction
This tower will be designed and constructed in accordance with the requirements of local and state
building codes.

C.

Information on Painting
This tower will be galvanized steel and will not be painted.

D.

Lighting of the Tower
Per FAA requirements, this tower will not be lit.

E.

Tower Capacity
This tower will be designed to accommodate additional carriers.

F.

Health
The proposed tower and the future antennae to be placed thereon will meet or exceed all federal
technical health and safety requirements. Additionally, radio frequency from the tower equipment will
operate at a fraction of the maximum allowable power levels set by the FCC.

G.

Analysis of Points Requirements for Cell Towers
Per section 8 telecommunications facility approval matrix line 9, the proposed facility must be less than or
equal to 17 points in addition to being setback 660 feet from I-90. In table A – design points of section 8, a
facility height over 90 feet, up to 120 feet above existing grade starts the project with 20 points. Room for
co-location subtracts 4 points which gives us a total of 16 points and puts us below the required 17 points
or less maximum. To build a 120’ monopole in the DRD district, the project will require a Conditional Use
Permit.

Additional Supporting Application Information
•

Section G.7 requires a list of all existing structures and sites considered as alternatives to the proposed
location. Provide a written explanation why alternatives are unacceptable or unfeasible.
There are no existing towers within a two-mile radius of the proposed location. The closest tower,
2.25 miles east, is only 30’ tall and will not accommodate Verizon’s equipment or coverage needs. The next
closest tower is 40’ and will not accommodate Verizon’s equipment or coverage needs either.
Furthermore, there were only five different property owners within the area of interest. All properties
within the desired area were large and owned by the same entities.

Primary Network Solutions  4714 West 80th Street  Prairie Village, KS 66208  913-244-6095

PRIMARY NETWORK SOLUTIONS
All property owners aside from the parent parcel owner declined the opportunity to lease space for a cell
tower. Two of the five owners stated they were not interested in the tower height or the lease business
terms of the proposed agreement. The remaining three owners initially expressed mild interest but
ultimately ceased communication and opted not to move forward.
Potential options were also limited on the north side of I-90 as there is a 660' setback from the I-90 corridor.
Additionally, the terrain is hilly and mountainous which limits options from a construction standpoint.
Additionally, the I-90 setback eliminates large portions of property north and south of I-90 as potential
siting options.
The parent parcel for this tower project is the best option for a new site as he is an individual owner of a
small outdoor storage property. The property owner has entered into a lease agreement with Horvath
Communications.
•

Two mitigating factors applied to the installation, as described in Table A. Those mitigating factors include
(1) Special circumstance(s) exist that reduce the impact of the facility and (2) Ground equipment and
support structure color blends with the surrounding setting.
Locating a cell tower on a public storage property is a good fit for the commercial/light industrial use of the
property. There are numerous cell towers across the country that are located on public storage properties.
The base of the tower and ground equipment will be screened from most ground views by surrounding
storage units. Additionally, the color and materials fit in with the color and materials of the existing outdoor
storage units. This offers the best scenario for a cell tower location with respect to all other properties in
the area.
Please feel free to reach out with additional questions.
Sincerely,

Jerrod Foutes
Jerrod Foutes
Primary Network Solutions
4714 West 80th Street
Prairie Village, KS 66208
Cell: 913-244-6095
[email protected]

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THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED IN THE
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LOCATION CODE:

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RFDS DATE:

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PROPOSED FIBER HANDHOLE
INSTALLED IN RIGHT OF WAY
BY FIBER PROVIDER

EXISTING OVERHEAD

NORTH

2101 HIGHWAY 13 W
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

PROPOSED FIBER HANDHOLE

UTILITY

608.644.1449 VOICE

INSTALLED ON PRIVATE

EXTENT OF EXISTING 28'
EXISTING PERMANENT LIFT STATION, GRAVITY

PROPERTY BY HORVATH

www.edgeconsult.com

WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT

MAIN & FORCE MAIN EASEMENT
CLIENT:

EXISTING POWER POLE; POWER

RI
GHTOFWA
Y

SOURCE TO BE VERIFIED BY
POWER PROVIDER

EXISTING EDGE OF
ASPHALT ACCESS
DRIVE

95
37

EXTENT OF PROPOSED 20'
WIDE HORVATH UTILITY
EXTENT OF PROPOSED 20' WIDE

EASEMENT
10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD

HORVATH ACCESS EASEMENT

BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438

COMPOUND

5
9
7
3

5
9
7
3

PROPOSED

GR
AS
S

OVERHEAD

NE
I
TY L
PER
PRO

EXISTING FENCED

SD01 LOOK UP (HV1555)

ELECTRIC CONDUIT
ROUTING
18" CONC. PIPE

AERIAL OVERVIEW

EXISTING UNDERGROUND
STORM WATER PIPE

PROPOSED UNDERGROUND

3795

BUILDING

3795

EXISTING

A

SITE PLAN

EXI
STI
NG
BUI
LDI
NG

INV. OUT=3791.15

FIBER OPTIC CONDUIT
ROUTING

EXISTING MILLER CREEK

SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA

3
7
9
5

EXISTING ASPHALT
ROAD ACCESS
EXISTING 40' WIDE PRIVATE
SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT

380
0

3
8
0
0

00
38

PROPOSED HORVATH
LEASE AREA

F PR
O
R EL
C M
O
I
N NA
S
T
R YC
T
O

N

ENGINEER SEAL:

PROPOSED MONOPOLE TOWER

33'
0"

DESIGNED BY OTHERS;

EXISTING

SEE T-201 FOR DETAILS

SIDEWALK

379
5

1
1
7
'
1
0
"

3795

I

R U

PROPOSED 50'-0" x 65'-0"

3800

I

HORVATH FENCED
COMPOUND
10
1'
2"

N

O

17
.
85
°

T

-

SIGNATURE:

EXISTING
EXISTING
95
37

00
38

2
1
0
'
0
"

64'
0"

DATE:

BUILDING

33'
0"

BUILDING

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN
SET WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER
MY DIRECT SUPERVISION OTHER THAN
THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED IN THE
SHEET INDEX, AND THAT I AM A DULY
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

EXISTING FENCE

SOUTH DAKOTA.

EXISTING
BUILDING

EXISTING ASPHALT
ROAD ACCESS

PROJECT NO:

17260330

LOCATION CODE:

766009

RFDS DATE:

09/10/2024

EXISTING
BUILDINGS

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:
DATE:

DESCRIPTION:

N/A

EXISTING

SUBMITTAL:

PRO PERTY LI
NE

BUILDING

L:\38900\38912\Design\CAD\CD\Plot\C-101.dgn

N/A

INT.

DATE:

DESCRIPTION:

LAB

07/25/24

REV. A

LAB

10/15/24

REV. B

CHECKED

EXISTING

BY

BUILDING

PLOT
DATE

PROJECT

NOTES:

NUMBER

EXISTING

ADP

11/27/2024

38912

BUILDING
SET

1.

AERIAL IMAGERY BY EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS.

2.

NORTH ARROW SHOWN AS APPROXIMATE.

3.

SITE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS.

TYPE

40'

0

40'

SHEET

SCALE:

11" x 17" - 1" =80'
22" x 34" - 1" =40'

DRAFT

80'

NUMBER

C-101

00
38

CONSULTANT:

2101 HIGHWAY 13 W

NORTH

BURNSVILLE, MN 55337
608.644.1449 VOICE
www.edgeconsult.com

CLIENT:

EXTENT OF PROPOSED 20'
WIDE HORVATH UTILITY
EASEMENT

PROPOSED OVERHEAD
ELECTRIC CONDUIT

PROPOSED UNDERGROUND
FIBER OPTIC CONDUIT
10801 BUSH LAKE ROAD
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438

PROPOSED ICE-BRIDGE POST BY
HORVATH GC; SEE C-501 FOR DETAILS
PROPOSED 30'-0" x 12'-0" VERIZON LEASE AREA W/

A

SITE OVERVIEW

EQUIPMENT CABINETS & GENERATOR ON CONCRETE PADS
PROPOSED ICE CANOPY POST BY
HORVATH GC; SEE C-501 FOR DETAILS

2
'
9
"

PROPOSED 4'-3" x 8'-4" CONCRETE PAD W/
CANOPY BY HORVATH GC; SEE A-101 FOR

20'
1"
30'
0"

N
LEASE

SPACE

SPACE

UTILITY RACK;
SEE E-505 FOR DETAILS

5'
0"

DRIVE

I

-

T

LEASE

EXISTING SECTION OF CHAIN-

O

FUTURE
CARRIER

N

FUTURE
CARRIER

ACCESS

PROPOSED MULTI-METER

F PR
O
R EL
C M
O
I
N NA
S
T
R YC
T
O

I

50'
0"

1
0
'
0
"

ASPHALT

ENGINEER SEAL:

3
3
'
3
"

R U

5
'
0
"

EXISTING

DESIGNED BY OTHERS;

1
'
0
"

5'
6"

BY UTILITY PROVIDER

1
0
'
0
"

5'
0"

PROPOSED TRANSFORMER

C-502 FOR DETAILS
PROPOSED MONOPOLE TOWER
SEE T-201 FOR DETAILS

1
'
0
"

PROPOSED FIBER HANDHOLE BY
HORVATH GC (CARRIER MEET POINT)

PROPOSED 50'-0" x 65'-0"
HORVATH FENCED COMPOUND; SEE

9'
1"

SEE A-102 FOR DETAILS

LEASE AREA

2
'
9
"

PROPOSED 4'-0" x 7'-0" CONCRETE
PAD W/ CANOPY BY HORVATH GC:

PROPOSED HORVATH

6
'
6
"

6'
4"

DETAILS

6
5
'
0
"

1
2
'
0
"

LINK FENCE TO BE REMOVED
& WILL BE TIED INTO NEW
1
6
'
0
"

SIGNATURE:

FENCE, FINAL DETAILS TBD
DATE:

EXTENT OF PROPOSED

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN
SET WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER

2
4
'
6
"

20' WIDE HORVATH

MY DIRECT SUPERVISION OTHER THAN
THE EXCEPTIONS NOTED IN THE
SHEET INDEX, AND THAT I AM A DULY

ACCESS EASEMENT

B

SD01 LOOK UP (HV1555)

3800

SPEARFISH, SOUTH DAKOTA

ENLARGED SITE PLAN

3795

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF

SITE OVERVIEW

EXISTING PAVED
PROPOSED 16' WIDE
DOUBLE-SWING ACCESS

SOUTH DAKOTA.

ASPHALT ACCESS

PROJECT NO:

17260330

LOCATION CODE:

766009

RFDS DATE:

09/10/2024

DRIVE

GATE W/ SNOW DOOR
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS:
DATE:

DESCRIPTION:

N/A

N/A

L:\38900\38912\Design\CAD\CD\Plot\C-102.dgn

SUBMITTAL:
INT.

DATE:

DESCRIPTION:

LAB

07/25/24

REV. A

LAB

10/15/24

REV. B

CHECKED
BY

ADP

EXISTING
BUILDING

PLOT
DATE

PROJECT
NUMBER

NOTES:

SET
TYPE

C

SITE OVERVIEW

1.

AERIAL IMAGERY BY EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS.

2.

NORTH ARROW SHOWN AS APPROXIMATE.

3.

SITE PHOTOS PROVIDED BY EDGE CONSULTING ENGINEERS.

10'

0

10'

11" x 17" - 1" =20'
22" x 34" - 1" =10'

38912

DRAFT

20'
SHEET

SCALE:

11/27/2024

NUMBER

C-102

photo sim notes:

1. interpretation of the general appearance of the proposed installation. each
simulation is based on the scaling criteria or assumptions identified.
2. the final design and dimensions were
not available at the time this simulation
was prepared. therefore, a typical tower/antenna of similar size was used for
simulation purposes.
3. an object of known height was not
available for reference in the direct
vicinity of the tower location, limiting
reliability of the height interpretation.
4. the horizon line at the proposed tower base is not visible; a horizon line has
been estimated at the tower base for the
photo simulations.
5. photo simulations generated using
a similar tower of similar height at a
similar distance; artistic interpretations
used to estimate the approximate tower
size and appearance.
6. the difference in elevation between
the photograph location and tower location has been taken into consideration.
7. topographical features between the
photograph location are interpreted as
best as possible. visibility of the tower
will be drastically reduced within areas
of mature vegetation and valleys and
increased within large open fields at
higher elevations.
8. a structural analysis was not included in the scope of work for the included
photo simulations. equipment & mounting depicted is for aesthetic & location
approval only.

proposed 115ft monopole

1

2

site information:

site name: sd01 look up
site number: hv1555
location: spearfish, sd
edge project #: 38912

3

int.
alp

date

11/27/24

description
rev. 0

624 water street
prairie du sac, wi 53578
608.664.1449 voice
608.664.1549 fax
www.edgeconsult.com

06/24/2019s 1

PHOTO SIMULATION 1
photo location: photo is taken from
the south side of e colorado blvd
facing southeast

site information:

site name: sd01 look up
site number: hv1555
location: spearfish, sd
edge project #: 38912

proposed 115ft monopole

int.
alp

date

11/27/24

description
rev. 0

624 water street
prairie du sac, wi 53578
608.664.1449 voice
608.664.1549 fax
www.edgeconsult.com

EXISTING CONDITIONS
PHOTO TAKEN: 11/26/24

06/24/2019s 1

EXISTING CONDITIONS
PHOTO TAKEN: 11/26/24

proposed 115ft monopole

PHOTO SIMULATION 2
photo location: photo is taken from
the south side of st onge rd facing
southwest

site information:

site name: sd01 look up
site number: hv1555
location: spearfish, sd
edge project #: 38912
int.
alp

date

11/27/24

description
rev. 0

624 water street
prairie du sac, wi 53578
608.664.1449 voice
608.664.1549 fax
www.edgeconsult.com

06/24/2019s 1

EXISTING CONDITIONS
PHOTO TAKEN: 11/26/24
proposed 115ft monopole

PHOTO SIMULATION 3
photo location: photo is taken
from the west side of hwy 85 facing
northwest

site information:

site name: sd01 look up
site number: hv1555
location: spearfish, sd
edge project #: 38912
int.
alp

date

11/27/24

description
rev. 0

624 water street
prairie du sac, wi 53578
608.664.1449 voice
608.664.1549 fax
www.edgeconsult.com

Dear Jaymia and Planning Staff,

I am a concerned property owner in Spearfish, although not a property owner within 140 feet of the proposed project at
6775 E. Colorado Blvd., all residents will be affected as we drive on Interstate 90 or Highway 85 South.

I am writing regarding the Letter of Intent and Application for a CUP from Primary Network Solutions LLC, Horvath
Communications and Verizon. All out-of-state entities. Let me preface that I have been a loyal Verizon customer for over
20 years and have no plans to switch carriers, even though it is not the most economical option, it has been the most
reliable. I tested this by driving to the corner of Hwy 85 South and E. Colorado Blvd (the proposed site of this CUP
applicant(s) tower). I had 3 bars of service, without the benefit of a new 120' tower.

I am not naive to think progress and infrastructure needs will have to change as more dependance on wireless services
grow, however there are ways for our rural haven not to be polluted with "galvanized, unpainted steel 120 foot
monopoles". It is very telling that the surrounding property owners "were not interested in the tower height or the lease
business terms".

I urge the planning commission to require the applicant(s) to incorporate architecturally integrated or camouflage
technologies to this monolith to disguise the eyesore that in the staff's own response to General CUP Evaluation Criteria
#4: "Visual impacts of this project extends a significant distance beyond the subject property". I have seen cell towers
that look like pine trees. We will have to look at this potential eyesore for decades to come. I urge the city to be long
range visionaries rather than in-the-moment developers.

Respectfully submitted & Sincerely,
Lynn Gaytan

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