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Home My WebLink AboutWIRELESS TELECOMM EQUIPMENT, 350 E. HORSETOOTH ROAD (MARRIOTT HOTEL) - PDP - 23-01 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTSNo Text Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01 August 17, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 6 visual disruption. If such a location is selected, the applicant shall provide computerized, three-dimensional, visual simulation of the facility or equipment and other appropriate graphics to demonstrate the visual impact on the view of the city's foothills and hogbacks This standard is not applicable. (13) Airports and Flight Paths. Wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment located near airports and flight paths shall obtain the necessary approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration. This standard is not applicable. (14) Historic Sites and Structures. Wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment shall not be located on any historic site or structure unless permission is first obtained from the city's Landmark Preservation Commission as required by Chapter 14 of the City Code. This standard is not applicable. 5. Findings of Fact and Conclusion: In reviewing the request for the Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01, staff makes the following findings: A. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment." B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Commercial Zone District, subject to Type 1 review. C. The proposed facility meets the requirements of Section 3.8.13 Wireless Telecommunication. D. The proposed equipment meets the applicable criteria in Article 4 of the LUC. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01. Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01 August 17, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 5 (7) Irrigation. Landscaping and berming shall be equipped with automatic irrigation systems meeting the water conservation standards of the city. This standard is not applicable. (8) Color. All wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment shall be painted to match as closely as possible the color and texture of the wall, building or surrounding built environment. Muted colors, earth tones and subdued colors shall be used. The plans state that the antennas will be "painted to match color and texture of existing wall." (9) Lighting. The light source for security lighting shall be high pressure sodium and feature down -directional, sharp cut-off luminaries so that there is no spillage of illumination off -site. Light fixtures, whether freestanding or tower -mounted, shall not exceed twenty-two (22) feet in height. No outdoor lighting is proposed (10) Interference. Wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment shall operate in such a manner so as not to cause interference with other electronics such as radios, televisions or computers. The primary compatibility issue typically raised during the review process of telecommunications requests is radio interference. The frequency of wireless telecommunications equipment is designed not to interfere with frequencies used by other electronic devices such as radios, televisions and in no way be detrimental to the health, safety and well-being of the community. Staff is not aware of any complaints from the public regarding electronic interference. (11) Access Roadways. Access roads must be capable of supporting all of the emergency response equipment of the Poudre Fire Authority. Access is provided from Horsetooth Road, Stanford Street, and JFK Parkway. Poudre Fire Authority has reviewed this request and has no concerns. (12) Foothills and Hogbacks. Wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment located in or near the foothills bear a special responsibility for mitigating Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01 August 17, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 4 attached to a building roof, the height of the antenna shall not be more than fifteen (15) feet over the height of the building. All wireless telecommunication equipment shall be located as far from the edge of the roof as possible. Even if the building is constructed at or above the building height limitations contained in Section 3.8.17, the additional fifteen (15) feet is permissible. Whenever wireless telecommunication equipment is mounted to the wall of a building or structure, the equipment shall be mounted in a configuration as flush to the wall as technically possible and shall not project above the wall on which it is mounted. Roof- and ground -mounted wireless telecommunication equipment shall be screened by parapet walls or screen walls in a manner compatible with the building's design, color and material. This plan indicates that the antennae will be painted the same color and texture as the building and will be mounted in a flush configuration below the top of the wall upon which it is mounted. The T-4" tall equipment cabinet is located 65'-4" away from the closest roof edge and is therefore not visible from the ground. Staff finds that this standard is met. (4) Landscaping. Wireless telecommunication facilities and ground -mounted wireless telecommunications equipment may need to be landscaped with landscaping materials that exceed the levels established in Section 3.2.1, due to the unique nature of such facilities. Landscaping may therefore be required to achieve a total screening effect at the base of such facilities or equipment to screen the mechanical characteristics. A heavy emphasis on coniferous plants for year-round screening may be required. If a wireless telecommunication facility or ground -mounted wireless telecommunication equipment has frontage on a public street, street trees shall be planted along the roadway in accordance with the policies of the City Forester. The proposed equipment is mounted on the roof, not on the ground, therefore this standard is not applicable. (5) Fencing. Chain link fencing shall be unacceptable to screen facilities. Fencing material shall consist of wood, masonry, stucco or other acceptable materials and be opaque. Fencing shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. The proposed equipment is mounted on the roof, not on the ground, therefore this standard is not applicable. (6) Berming. Berms shall be considered as an acceptable screening device. Berms shall feature slopes that allow mowing, irrigation and maintenance. This standard is not applicable to this request. Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01 August 17, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 3 the city. Wireless telecommunication equipment shall not, however, be permitted to be attached to or mounted on any residential building containing four (4) or fewer dwelling units. This request in compliance with the standard above regarding location (B) Co -location. No wireless telecommunication facility or equipment owner or lessee or employee thereof shall act to exclude or attempt to exclude any other wireless telecommunication provider from using the same building, structure or location. Wireless telecommunication facility owners or lessees or employees thereof shall cooperate in good faith to achieve co -location of wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment with other wireless telecommunication providers. This is a large building and there is space for more antennas. In the application, the applicant has stated that Cricket will exclude or attempt to exclude other carriers. (C) Standards (1) Setbacks. With respect to a wireless telecommunication facility that is a tower or a monopole, the setback of the facility from the property lines shall be one (1) foot for every foot of height. However, to the extent that it can be demonstrated that the structure will collapse rather than topple, this requirement can be waived by the Director. In addition, the setbacks for ground -mounted wireless telecommunication equipment shall be governed by the setback criteria established in Articles 3 and/or 4. There is no proposed pole. The "ground equipment' is actually on the roof of the building and therefore meets all applicable setback requirements. (2) Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. Whether manned or unmanned, wireless telecommunication facilities shall be consistent with the architectural style of the surrounding architectural environment (planned or existing) considering exterior materials, roof form, scale, mass, color, texture and character. Such facilities shall also be compatible with the surrounding natural environment considering land forms, topography, and other natural features. If such facility is an accessory use to an existing use, the facility shall be constructed out of materials that are equal to or better than the materials of the principal use. This standard applies to wireless telecommunication facilities. This proposal is for wireless telecommunications equipment. (3) Wireless Telecommunication Equipment. Wireless telecommunication equipment shall be of the same color as the building or structure to which or on which such equipment is mounted. Whenever a wireless telecommunication antenna is Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott, File # 23-01 August 17, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Existing Zoning Existing Land Use North C (Commercial) Wells Fargo Bank, office buildings, Foothills Mall South C (Commercial) and E Office buildings, (Employment) Horsetooth Road, US Bank East C (Commercial), MMN Vacant health club (Medium Density Mixed- building, Stanford Street, Use Neighborhood), and Aspen Leaf Apartments, T Transition vacant undeveloped land West C (Commercial) Office buildings, JFK Parkway, The Square Mall 2. Definition (Section 5.1.21: "Wireless telecommunication equipment shall mean any equipment used to provide wireless telecommunication service, but which is not affixed to or contained within a wireless telecommunication service facility, but is instead affixed to or mounted on an existing building or structure that is used for some other purpose. " This equipment is to be attached to the parapet of an existing building used as a hotel. 3. Zoning [Division 4.19 The site is zoned C (Commercial). Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the C zone district, subject to Type 1 approval. 4. Compliance with Applicable General Standards [Section 3.8.131: The Land Use Code requires that a request for wireless telecommunications equipment comply with a prescribed set of standards as outlined in Section 3.8.13 of the code. The applicable standards are discussed below. (A) Location. Subject to the requirements of paragraph (B) of this Section, wireless telecommunication equipment may be attached to or mounted on any existing building or structure (or substantially similar replacement structure) located in any zone district of ITEM NO. MEETING DATE STAFF �p/1 City of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, 350 E. Horsetooth, The Marriott. File # 23-01 APPLICANT: Cricket Communications and Lucent Technologies c/o Drew Dewhirst 6855 South Havana Street Suite 450 Englewood, Colorado 80112 OWNER: Fort Collins Hotels, Ltd. 350 E. Horsetooth Road Fort Collins, CO 80525 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to flush mount 8 wireless telecommunication antennas onto the building walls of the Marriott Hotel. The request also includes an equipment enclosure 5.5' long, 5.5' wide, and 6' tall near the center of the roof. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed wireless telecommunications facility complies with the applicable standards in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. The antennas will be located on the existing parapet of the building and painted to blend in with the fagade. The supporting equipment will be located on the roof and totally screened from view in all directions. COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT