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Upon speaking with our chief planner, Ted Shepard, it was decided that this project did not need to go to
conceptual review on Monday. However, this still will be a Type I Administrative Review and hearing.
Attached is information on what you will need to have for submittal. You are more than welcome to come
up on Monday and meet with me before you submit these items to Sandy at the desk.
Please also include photo simulations and photographs of the site a mailed to me.
Additionally, It appears there will not be an increase in impervious area; therefore, there will be no
Stormwater fees or drainage analysis required. However, the proposed grading needs to be documented
A separate grading plan is not needed if the grading can be shown on the site plan. The adjacent
landscaping may drain into the parking lot so the water will need to be directed around the equipment
area.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions
Thanks again,
Courtney Rippy
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length to mass, and building or structure scale to human scale.
(b) Submittal Requirements. All development plans proposing building or structure heights in excess of
forty (40) feet shall, at a minimum, include the following information:
1. a shadow analysis that indicates on the project development site plan the location of all shadows cast
by the building or structure (with associated dates of the year);
2. a visual analysis that:
a. identifies the extent to which existing views may be blocked;
b. depicts in graphic form views before and after the project, utilizing photographs of the area and neutral
drawings derived from at least two (2) points from which the proposal will be commonly viewed, one (1) of
which should be a vista towards the foothills; and
c. indicates these points of observation on an inset map or plan of the area; and
3. a summary of the key conclusions of the shadow and visual analysis, and steps to be taken to comply
with the review standards set forth above.
(c) Modification of Height Limits. To provide flexibility in meeting the height limits contained in Article 4 of
this Land Use Code, such height limits can be either increased or decreased by the decision maker in the
development review process for the following purposes:
1. preserving the character of existing residential neighborhoods;
2. allowing architectural embellishments consistent with architectural style, such as peaked roof sections,
corner turrets, belvederes or cupolas;
3. defining and reinforcing the downtown areas the major focal point in the community;
4. allowing for maximum utilization of activity centers;
5. protecting access to sunlight;
6. providing conscious direction to the urban form of the city through careful placement of tall buildings or
structures within activity centers;
7. allowing rooftop building extensions to incorporate HVAC equipment.
Courtney L. Rippy, M.U.R.P. LEED AP
City Planner
Community Development and Neighborhood Services
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
office: (970) 416-2283
fax: (970) 224-6134
( http://www.fcgov.com/pdV)
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Chris-
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From: Courtney Rippy
To: orstryker2@aol.com
Date: 7/19/2010 12:23 PM
Subject Drake Crossing Submittal - DNO4281 E
Attachments: wireless _telecommunications _ facility —checklist _3.3.10.pdf; development_revi
ew_application.pdf; tdrf-app.doc
Chris -
Please go to http://www.colocode.comtftcollins/landuse/article3.htm#div3d8 to access the City of Fort
Collins Land Use Code. Section 3.8.13 specifically deals with Wireless Telecom facilities. How does the
proposed tower utilize "stealth" technology as defined in Section 3.8.13(C)(15) of the Land Use Code?
Please call out information regarding lighting. Section 3.8.1(C)(9) of the LUC states that the light source
for lighting be high pressure sodium and feature down -directional, sharp cut-off luminaires so that there is
no spillage of illumination off -site. What is the proposed light source?
Additionally, since the structure is over 50', you'll want to review: Section 3.5.1(G) of the code "Building
and Project Compatibility"
htto://www I ;om/ftcollins/landuse/article3.htm#div3d5
(1) Special Height Review/Modifications
Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish a special process to review buildings or structures
that exceed forty (40) feet in height. Its intent is to encourage creativity and diversity of architecture and
site design within a context of harmonious neighborhood planning and coherent environmental design, to
protect access to sunlight, to preserve desirable views and to define and reinforce downtown and
designated activity centers. All buildings or structures in excess of forty (40) feet in height shall be subject
to special review pursuant to this subsection (G).
(a) Review Standards. If any building or structure is proposed to be greater than forty (40) feet in height
above grade, the building or structure must meet the following special review criteria:
1. Views. A building or structure shall not substantially alter the opportunity for, and quality of, desirable
views from public places, streets and parks within the community. Desirable views are views by the
community of the foothills, mountains and/or significant local landmarks (i.e., Long's Peak, Horsetooth
Mountain). Techniques to preserve views may include, but are not limited to, reducing building or structure
mass, changing the orientation of buildings and increasing open space setbacks.
2. Light and Shadow. Buildings or structures greater than forty (40) feet in height shall be designed so as
not to have a substantial adverse impact on the distribution of natural and artificial light on adjacent public
and private property. Adverse impacts include, but are not limited to, casting shadows on adjacent
property sufficient to preclude the functional use of solar energy technology, creating glare such as
reflecting sunlight or artificial lighting at night, contributing to the accumulation of snow and ice during the
winter on adjacent property, and shading of windows or gardens for more than three (3) months of the
year. Techniques to reduce the shadow impacts of a building may include, but are not limited to,
repositioning of a structure on the lot, increasing the setbacks, reducing building or structure mass or
redesigning a building or structure's shape.
3. Privacy. Buildings or structures greater than forty (40) feet in height shall be designed to avoid infringing
on the privacy of adjacent public and private property, particularly adjacent residential areas and public
parks. Techniques to improve the level of privacy in a neighborhood may include, but not be limited to,
providing landscaping, fencing and open space, and changing building or structure orientation away from
adjacent residential development.
4. Neighborhood Scale. Buildings or structures greater than forty (40) feet in height shall be compatible
with the scale of the neighborhoods in which they are situated in terms of relative height, height to mass,