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Home My WebLink AboutVERIZON WIRELESS, 3003 E. HARMONY RD. - PDP/FDP - FDP150014 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORTVerizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road Combined PDP/FP #FDP150014 Type 1 May 20, 2015 Page 5 • Historic Sites and Structures: The proposed equipment is not located on a historic structure, nor is the site located within an historic district. • Stealth Technology: The wall -mounted antennas will be installed as flush as possible with the wall. The antennas will be painted to match the building and do not extend above the roof line. 4. Findings of Fact/Conclusion In evaluating the request for the Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road combined Project Development Plan and Final Plan, Staff makes the following findings of fact: A. The combined PDP/FP complies with all applicable administrative standards contained within Article 2 of the Land Use Code. B. The combined PDP/FP complies with all applicable General Development Standards contained in Article 3 of the Land Use Code. C. The combined PDP/FP complies with all applicable district standards of Section 4.26 of the Land Use Code, H-C —Harmony Corridor District. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road combined Project Development Plan and Final Plan - #FDP150014. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Plan set 2. Photo —simulations 3. Planning Objectives Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road Combined PDP/FP #FDP150014 Type 1 May 20, 2015 Page 4 3) 3.2.4 Site Lighting: • The proposal includes no changes to the existing site lighting. B. Division 3.8.13 — Wireless Telecommunication 1) 3.8.13 (A)and (B)Location and Co -location: • The project includes 6 antennas on 3 sides of a non-residential building. The location and size of the antennas does not prevent other providers from using the site for co -location. 2) 3.8.13 (C) Standards: • Setbacks: The equipment does not decrease the setbacks of the existing building. • Wireless Telecommunication Equipment: The 6 antennas are visible and will be painted to match the building wall they are attached to. • Landscaping: As mentioned before, 4 ornamental foundation plantings of the existing building will be disturbed. These will be replaced further south of the existing location. • Fencing: Fencing is not being proposed. • Berming: The project does not include any additional berming. • Irrigation: Landscaping will be irrigated through the existing irrigation system. • Lighting: There are no changes to the existing lighting. • Interference: The proposed facility will not interfere with other types of electronics or wireless providers. If there are problems, the Applicant will be responsible for repairing the equipment. • Access Roadways: The property has existing access and will not alter the current access to the site. • Foothills and Hogbacks: This proposal is not in or near the foothills. • Airports and Flight Paths: The proposed equipment is not located near an airport and will not hinder any flight paths. Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road Combined PDP/FP #FDP150014 Type 1 May 20, 2015 Page 3 Zoning History (most recent to past): • The property is currently located in the Harmony Corridor District (H-C). The current H-C District was adopted in 1997 in conjunction of the adoption of the City's Land Use Code. • Prior to the adoption of the City's Land Use Code and before 1993, the property was rezoned to Employment Park (EP). • Upon annexation into the City the property was zoned Transition (T). 2. Compliance with Article 4 of the Land Use Code — Harmony Corridor Commercial (H-C): The project complies with all applicable Article 4 standards as follows: A. Section 4.26(A) and (B) — Permitted Uses 1) The wireless telecommunication equipment is consistent with the purposes and is a permitted use of the H-C District. 3. Compliance with Article 3 of the Land Use Code — General Development Standards The project complies with all applicable General Development Standards; with the following relevant comments provided: A. Division 3.2 — Site Planning and Design Standards 1) 3.2.1 Landscaping and Tree Protection: • The necessary disturbance of the current landscaping includes 4 ornamental grasses. These grasses will be replaced a few feet south of the existing location. 2) 3.2.2 Access, Circulation and Parking: • All access points currently established will be maintained and unaltered through this proposal. • Parking will not be increased or removed through this proposal. Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmuny Road Combined PDP/FP #FDP150014 Type 1 May 20. 2015 Page 2 • The combined Project Development and Final Plan is in compliance with the process located in Division 2.2 — Common Development Review Procedures for Development Applications of Article 2 — Administration. • The combined Project Development and Final Plan is in compliance with the relevant standards located in Article 3 — General Development Standards. • The combined Project Development and Final Plan is in compliance with the relevant standards located in Division 4.26 Harmony Corridor District (H-C) of Article 4 — Districts. COMMENTS: 1. Background: Historically the following approvals have been granted to the property: • South Harmony Annexation — February 1986 • Preston Center Third — July 2000 • Preston Center Fourth — September 2006 The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Direction Zone District Existing Land Use Harmony Corridor (H-C) Public Right -of -Way: E Harmony Road North Harmony Corridor (H-C) Office Building: Symbios Logic P.U.D. Harmony Corridor (H-C) Public Right -of -Way: Timberwood Drive South Harmony Corridor (H-C) Multi -Family: Preston Center Second County Ranch East Harmony Corridor (H-C) Retail, Commercial, Office: Preston Center Third West Harmony Corridor (H-C) Retail Commercial: Preston Center Third Fof ITEM NO FDP150014 MEETING DATE May 20, 2015 STAFF Noah Beals ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER PROJECT: Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road, Combined Project Development Plan and Final Plan, #FDP150014 APPLICANT: Verizon Wireless c/o Irene Cooke Closser Consulting LLC PO Box 423 Tabernash, CO 80478 OWNER: Flats at the Oval LLC 358 Precision Drive Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80528 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request for approval of a combined Project Development Plan (PDP) and Final Plan (FP). The project is located on the south side of Harmony Road east of the intersection of Harmony Road and Ziegler Road. This is a request for the construction of a new wireless telecommunication equipment site, which consists of wall -mounted antennas on 3 sides of the existing building and an equipment room located inside. The antennas are 6 ft. in height and will not increase the total height of the building. The site is zoned Harmony Corridor (H-C), and wireless telecommunications equipment is a permitted use subject to an administrative (Type 1) review and public hearing in this zone district (Land Use Code Section 4.26(B)(2)(e)). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road combined Project Development Plan, PDP and Final Plan, FP #FDP 150014. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Verizon Wireless 3003 E Harmony Road combined Project Development Plan and Final Plan complies with the applicable requirements of the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code (LUC), more specifically: Planning Services 281 N College Ave — PO Box 580 — Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 fcgov.com/developmentreview/ 970.221.6750