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City Park Ballfields, Wireless Telecom. Equipment — P.D.P., File # 12-01
April 13, 2001 —Type 1 Administrative Hearing
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mounted on a ballfield lighting pole. All of the equipment is to attached to, or hidden
within a "mimic structure" as specifically provided for in the code. Therefore staff
finds that this standard is met.
5. Findings of Fact and Conclusion:
In reviewing the request for the City Park Ballfield, Wireless Telecommunication
Equipment — P.D.P., staff makes the following findings:
A. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment."
B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Public Open Lands
Zone District, subject to administrative review.
C. The proposed facility meets the applicable criteria in the zone district standards
in Article 4 of the LUC.
D. The proposed equipment meets the applicable design standards in Article 3 of
the LUC.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval The City Park Ballfield, Wireless Telecommunication
Equipment — P.D.P., File # 12-01
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B. 3.8.13(C)(1) — Setbacks. Setbacks do not apply to this structure because it is a
ballfield light pole; however, the pole meets the setback requirement. The ground
equipment is also in compliance with setback requirements of the POL zone district.
C. 3.8.13(C)(3) — Wireless Telecommunications Equipment. The Land Use Code
states that " wireless telecommunication equipment shall be of the same color as the
building or structure to which the equipment is mounted." The pole is a gray/silver
galvanized metal and so is the proposed equipment.
D. 3.8.13(C)(4) — Landscaping. Four existing small evergreen trees screen the fenced
area around the ground -mounted equipment and the applicant proposes to add four
more evergreens. These evergreens will screen the north and east sides of the
equipment area.
E. 3.8.13(C)(5) —Fencing. The ground equipment is contained within a structure like a
"faux" batting cage; therefore this standard is not applicable. See compliance with
Section 3.8.13(C)(15) Stealth Technology
F. 3.8.13(C)(9) — Lighting. The applicant does not propose any new lighting; therefore
this standard is satisfied.
G. 3.8.13(C)(7) — Irrigation. The LUC states that "landscaping and berming shall be
equipped with automatic irrigation systems meeting the water conservation
standards of the city." The landscaping is included in the existing irrigation system
for City Park; therefore this standard is satisfied.
H. 3.8.13(C)(10) — Interference. The primary compatibility issue typically raised during
the review process of telecommunications requests is radio interference. The
applicant has stated the frequency of wireless telecommunications equipment are
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. Since the installation of numerous wireless telecommunications
equipment, Staff has not received one complaint from surrounding residents
regarding electronic interference.
I. 3.8.13(C)(15) — Access Roadways. The ground equipment and poles can be
accessed from the parking lot used for City Park Softball Fields and the Fort Collins
Housing Authority. The equipment is within 50 feet of the parking and therefore the
standard for fire access is met.
J. 3.8.13(C)(15) — Stealth Technology. The applicant proposes to expand the
existing faux batting cage to house the ground equipment. The antennae will be
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COMMENTS:
1. Background:
The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows:
Existing Zoning
Existing Land Use
North
POL
Fort Collins Housing
Authority
South
POL
City Park
East
LMN
Single Family Residential
West
POL
City Park
2. Definition [Section 5.1.2]:
"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."
The pole to which the equipment is to be attached is a structure (pole) that is used
primarily for lighting a softball field.
3. Zoning [Division 4.10]:
The site is zoned Public Open Lands (POL). In this zone district, wireless
telecommunications facilities are permitted, subject to administrative review.
4. Compliance with Applicable General Standards [Section 3.8.13]:
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. 3.8.13(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 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 proposal is to locate the equipment
on an existing structure. The structure is a ballfield light pole. This request is
considered a co -location and therefore complies with section 3.8.13(A).
ITEM NO.
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Citv of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: City Park Ballfield, Wireless Telecommunication Facility — P.D.P.,
File # 12-01
APPLICANT: Voicestream Wireless
c/o Stephanie Brennan
2323 Delgany Street
Denver, CO 80216
OWNER: City of Fort Collins
c/o Virgil Taylor, Parks Manager
281 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a request to co -locate wireless telecommunications equipment on an existing 90-
foot tall ballfield light pole. The proposed equipment is located at 137 North Bryan Street at
the City Park Ballfields. The pole is located behind the right -center field fence of the
northernmost ballfield.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed wireless telecommunication facility complies with the applicable standards in
Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code.
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