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Home My WebLink AboutSCOTCH PINES VILLAGE WTE - PDP/FDP - 34-99A - DECISION - FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS & DECISION4 Z,7_ c) o 3 4�gA 4&,4eC 3 s �1 COAVI-0-f Rk) /7Z.35'��' 14t !je_JO��2 80(3`t �a fei- a- 4t-'^ a-� -- - ��+�e� - r90v bkj Ll i DECISION Based on the findings and conclusions, the request to install wireless telecommunications equipment on the exterior wall of the clock tower located within the Scotch Pines Village Shops Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 2601 S. Lemay Avenue is approved. Dated this 28th day of April, 2000, per authority granted by Sections 1.4.9(E) and 2..1 of the Land Use Code. i% A CL - Peter Barnes Zoning Administrator 6 Pines Village Shops Planned Unit Development, Staff makes the following finding of facts: A. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment." B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Zone District, subject to administrative review. C. The installation, including the ground -mounted equipment, meets the applicable design standards. D. The installation of the equipment is compatible with the neighborhood and will not cause interference with other electronic equipment that is typically found in the surrounding neighborhoods. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Scotch Pines Wireless Telecommunication Equipment - Project Development Plan (Current Planning File #34-99A) FINDINGS. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the staff report and the record of the public hearing, the Hearing Officer makes the following findings and conclusions: A. This application is subject to the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code. B. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment." C. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC), Zone District, subject to administrative review. D. The proposed installation, including the ground -mounted equipment, meets the applicable design standards and regulations in the Land Use Code pertaining to wireless telecommunications equipment. E. The installation of the equipment is compatible with the neighborhood and will not cause interference with other electronic equipment that is typically found in the surrounding neighborhoods. s Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: E; Woodward, East Drake Road S: MMN; residential condominiums, Strachan Drive, E: RL; an existing church, Lemay Avenue, W: MMN; existing multifamily housing, Edinburgh Street. 2. Definition [Section 5.1.21: The Land Use Code defines "wireless telecommunications equipment' as any equipment used to provide wireless telecommunication services, but which is not affixed to or contained within a wireless telecommunication facility (monopole or tower), but is instead affixed to or mounted on an existing building or structure (or substantially similar replacement structure) that is used for some other purpose. 3. Zonina [Division 4.191: The entire Scotch Pines Village Shops PUD is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC). In this zone district, wireless telecommunications equipment is a permitted use, subject to administrative review. 4. Compliance with Applicable 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 (Article Three, pages 151-154). 5. Neighborhood Compatibility: The primary compatibility issue typically raised during the review process of telecommunications requests is radio interference. The applicant has stated the frequency of PCS 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. 6. Findings of Fact and Conclusion: In reviewing the request for wireless telecommunications equipment as a co - location on the clock tower between Building H and Building I of the Scotch 4 Community Concerns: Gerry Mitchell asked if this will enhance communication and fill in any dead spots in wireless coverage, and inquired about the frequency of this equipment. Mr. Ellis asked if this would interfere with radio or TV transmissions and if they decided at a later date that they had to locate the equipment higher, would they be able to do so. He also asked whether or not the high voltage overhead lines would interfere with the effectiveness of the equipment. Applicant Response: Lisa Morian presented a map showing the voids in coverage that this location would help fill. David Born explained that the frequency would be 1900 mhz. Born also stated that the high voltage overhead lines would have no affect on the equipment, and their facility would not cause any radio or TV interference. He further explained that additional height would not be needed in the future since their testing showed that there would be no benefit with regard to enhanced coverage at an increased height. City Response: Staff explained that if the applicant desired to increase the height of their equipment at a future date, such a modification would trigger a new public hearing. BACKGROUND The staff report states the following: The clock tower structure between Building H and Building I of the Scotch Pines Village Shops PUD provides an unobstructed vantage point for the purposes of transmitting and receiving wireless telecommunication frequencies. Wireless telecommunications equipment is allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district subject to administrative review. The antennas will be wall -mounted and painted to match the building's brick clock tower exterior. The base transmitting system (equipment cabinets) will be located behind a lap sided screen wall designed and painted to match the existing structure. COMMENTS: 3 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice of public hearing was made on April 14, 2000 by mailing to property owners within 500 feet of the subject property. The public hearing was advertised in the Coloradoan on April 21, 2000. PUBLIC HEARING After reviewing the Staff Report and recommendation, a public hearing was held on the subject application at 3:00 PM on April 27, 2000. The hearing was held in Conference Rooms D at 281 North College, Fort Collins, Colorado. HEARING TESTIMONY, WRITTEN COMMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE: The following is a list of those who attended the meeting: From the City: Ron Fuchs, City Planner From. the applicant: Lisa Morian David Born Mike Braskich From the Community: Richard Ellis Gerry Mitchell Written Comments: None PA City of Fort Collins Comm ty Planning and Environmenta. 2rvices Current Planning CITY OF FORT COLLINS ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER TYPE I ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION HEARING OFFICER: Peter Barnes Zoning Administrator PROJECT NAME: Scotch Pines Wireless Telecommunication Equipment - Project Development Plan CASE NUMBER: 34-99A APPLICANT: US West Wireless LLC c/o Lisa Morian 4301 E. Colfax, Room 314 Denver, CO 80220 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request to mount six new wireless telecommunications antennas (equipment) for cellular telephone service on to the exterior wall of the clock tower located within the Scotch Pines Village Shops Planned Unit Development (PUD). The equipment is considered to be a co -location on the clock tower structure. The antennas will be 48"X7.3"X2.2" in size. The site is located at 2601 South Lemay Avenue and zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC). SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION AND DECISION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval HEARING OFFICER DECISION: Approval ZONING DISTRICT: NC — Neighborhood Commercial 281 North College Avenue • P.O. Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6750 • FAX (970) 416-2020