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MAKE ONE ROOF PROPOSED QWEST COAX ROUTES PENETRATION AND SEAL WATER TIGHT MOUNTED TO PENTHOUSE WALL f PROPOSED QWEST HUBBELL PLUG AND HHUUBBEL PLUG ROUTE ON 4" X 4" X16" PAVERS EXISTING BUILDING S , G LL X SITE PLAN SCJJ.F ,• = 20'-0- PROPOSED OWEST NON-PENETRATINI W/ BTS EQUIPMENT EXISTING ELECTRICAL ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR PROPOSED OWEST COAX ON 4 X 8 X 16 CONC PAVERS EXISTING ELEVATOR SHAFT PROPOSED OWEST ANTENNAS PAINTED TO MATCH PENTHOUSE PROPOSED QWEST FUTURE ANTENNA ENLARGED SITE PLAN L swc : ,�.• a ,.-0. QWEST FUTURE ANTENNA OWEST ANTENNAS OWEST ELEC/TELCO RACK TO NON -PENETRATING SKID ) QWEST BTS EQUIPMENT ) OWEST FUTURE BTS IT CABINETS QwestTM Wireless I OWEST COAX ROUTE SITE INFORMATION POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL 2121 EAST HARMONY ROAD FT. COLLINS. CO 80528 FTC-233B DESIGN TYPE QWEST GPS ANTENNA ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT TO PENTHOUSE WALL AND ANTENNAS SHEET TITLE_ SITE PLAN AND ENLARGED SITE PLAN SHEET NUMBER REV. Z-2 E DWG N Ea IWE 10-18-01 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBO, AC ASPHALTIC CONCRETE GND GROUND ADJ. AFF ADJUSTABLE ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR GPS GEOSTATIONARY POSITIONING SYSTEM ETAIL NUMBER AFG ABOVE FINISHED GRADE INT. INTERIOR ALUM. ALUMINUM MAX, MAXIMUM ENERAL CROSS AMSL ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL MECH. MECHANICAL CREFERENCING APPROX. APPROXIMATE MFR. MANUFACTURER AWG AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE MIN. MINIMUM BCW BARE COPPER WIRE N.T.S. NOT TO SCALE HEET NUMBER BLKG. BLOCKING O.C. ON CENTER CAB. CABINET OPP. OPPOSITE CLG. CEILING PL PLATE X CONC. CONCRETE S.F. SQUARE FOOT XX ELEVATION CONT. CONTINUOUS SHT SHEET Cu COPPER STL. STEEL CIA, DIAMETER SUSP. SUSPENDED DWG. DRAWING TNND TINNED XX SECTION E EXISTING TO REMAIN T.O.C. TOP OF CONCRETE EA. EACH TYP. TYPICAL EL ELEVATION U.O.N. UNLESS OTHERWISE X DETAIL ELEC. ELECTRICAL NOTED XX EQ. EQUAL WP WEATHERPROOF EQUIP. EQUIPMENT W.W.F. WELDED WIRE FABRIC EXIST. EXISTING W/ WITH EXT. EXTERIOR & AND F.F. FINISHED FLOOR • AT GA. GAUGE GALV. GALVANIZED RF ENGINEER NAME: CFHANGBO WEN PHONE /: 720-373-7408 DATE 4/19/01 RF DATA COMMENTS:NOT 2ND CARRIER.DT BRACKETS ON All SECTORS SITE NAME: POUDRE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER SITE NUMBER: FTC-233B HAS R.F. DRIVE TESTING BEEN COMPLETED: YES: X NO: STRUCTURE TYPE - PROPOSED (P) OR EXISTING (E) (ATTITUDE: 40`31'14.9' N SELF SUPPORT: SCREEN' LONGITUDE: 1052'9• W MONOPOLE: PICO: LATTICE TOWER: POM40USE PARAPET RDOFTOP. X (PFIBHOUSE) LUCENT BTS X OTHER (DESCRIBE BELOW): SECTOR Y(220) , SLED MOUNT, THE CDM LINE SHOULD BE 6' ABOVE THE PARAPET AND 10' FROM EDGE OF THE ROOF IS THE SITE A SECOND CARRIER AT TIME OF CONSTRUCTION? ❑ YES ®NO STRUCTURE LOADING (INCLUDING CD -LOCATORS, EXISTING AND PROPOSED EQUIPMENT fFI I IN AR ANTFNNAS DECREES ! PERrHEM SECTOR TENCNTERLINE (FEET) Rz FUT. MANUFACTURER NAME/MODEL NUMBER DOWN TILT MECHNICAL) (DEGREE] SEPARATION EXISTINGAZIMUTH VERTIHORIZONT PROPOSED FEET FTET (E OR P) 40 2 52.5 52.5 1 RV65-18-02DP(2 ' ELECTRICAL DOWNFILT) 0 6 P 160 2 52.5 52.5 RV90-17-02DP(2 ' ELECTRICAL DOWNFILT) 0 6 P 280 2 52.5 52.5 RV65-18-02DP(2 ' ELECTRICAL DOWNTILT) D 6 P GPS ANTENNA DESCRIBE LOACTION AND ELEVATION: MOUNTED ON PENTHOUSE AZIMUTH (DEGREES) DA,IETER (FEET) ANTENNA CENTERLINE HEIGHT (FEET) MANUFACTURER NAME/MODEL NUMBER DOWN TILT (MECHANICAL) (DEGREE) SEPARATION EXISTING OR VERTICAL HORIZONTAL PROPOSED (FEET) (FEET) (E OR P) RF SIGNAGE: POSTING REQUIRED ® ACCESS ❑YES ®NO POSTING REQUIRED ON ANTENNA FACE ❑YES ®NO 3 Q 3 0 r� E HARMONY ROAD SIT • z N w m F 'J• VICINITY MAP N.T.S. Fc1»I1911019 D.t. lie. ... R.. E.'W. M......, z—, Sp.a: -, -'L S. kqubit:on Sp.,i '.t pnt• a.,,e,..a.p M> M. GLNERAL NOTES 1. ADA COMPLIANCE: PCS FACILITY IS NOT STAFFED AND NOT NORMALLY OCCUPIED. LEGAL DESCRIPTION SITE PARCEL NO: 8605207901 SITE NAME: POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 1 of Poudre Volley Health System, Harmony Campus Medical Center, let Fling, FL Collins, CO. PROJECT SUMMARY • INSTALLATION OF B.T.S EQUIPMENT CABINETS ON EXISTING ROOFTOP • INSTALLATION OF 3 ANTENNA ARRAYS WITH 2 ANTENNAS EACH WITH 1 FUTURE ON EXISTING PENTHOUSE • POWER AND TELCO FROM EXISTING SERVICES. • GPS MOUNTED ON PENTHOUSE PROJECT INFORMATION SITE ADDRESS: 2121 EAST HARMONY ROAD FT. COLLINS, COLORADO 80528 ZONING CLASSIFICATION: HC AREA OF CONSTRUCTION (SO FT): 150 SF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: U (UNMANNED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY) PROJECT DIRECTORY OWNER: POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL 2121 EAST HARMONY ROAD FT. COLLINS. COLORADO 80528 APPLICANT: QWEST WIRELESS LLC 4301 E. COLFAX AVE., ROOM 314 DENVER, CO 80220 CONTACT: DALLAS KILAND (303) 398-8494 AGENT: OWEST WIRELESS LLC 4301 E. COLFAX AVE., ROOM 314 DENVER, CO 80220 CONTACT: SAM KIMBELL (720) 271-9814 ENGINEER: QWEST WIRELESS LLC 4301 E. COLFAX AVE., ROOM 314 DENVER, CO 80220 (303) 398-8497 FAX CONTACT: RANDALL STEINKE (720) 260-7093 DRAWINGS Z-1 TITLE SHEET Z-2 SITE PLAN AND ENLARGED SITE PLAN Z-3 ELEVATION NO. DATE RENSION BY CHKD IIIIIIIII APVLS Qa re of ®�Ea ran o.rn aertr. Ec ns 0 a se of �.m ra iauw ¢ ms Qm L 15 at (SUED ran 2alw 6 Rl5 Qto o to at Isian Eae zalec a WS �tt [ to of 6i1e0 nR A'.�f P 185 0 0 FweQlistreless SITE INFORMATION POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL 2121 EASET HARMONY ROAD FT. COLUNS, COLORADO 80528 FTC-233B DESIGN TYPE ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT AND ANTENNAS SHEET TITLE TFfLE SHEET SHEET NUMBER REV. Z-1 E DWG INANE: Zt WE 10-18-01 RF DATA SHEET ENGINEER NAME: Changbo Wen PHONE: 720-373-7408 DATE: 10/10/01 SITE NAME: Poudre Valley Health Center SITE NUMBER: FTC2338 DEG LATITUDE: 40 MIN I 31 SEC I 14.9 N,S,E,W I N LONGITUDE: 105 2 9 W COMMENTS: Not 2nd Carrier, DT brackets on all Sectors HAS R.F. DRIVE TESTING BEEN COMPLETED? YES X NO STRUCTURE TYPE - INDICATE PROPOSED (P) OR EXISTING (E) Other (DESCRIBE BELOW): Sector Y(220), Sled Mount, the center line should be 6' above the parapet and 10' from the edge of the roof STRUCTURE LOADING (INCLUDING CO -LOCATORS, EXISTING AND PROPOSED EQUIPMENT: CELLULAR ANTENNAS AZIMUTH DEGREES Y PER SECTOR ANTENNA CENTERLINE HEIGHT ( FEET) TX RX Fut. MANUFACTURER NAME / MODEL NUMBER DOWN TILT (ma Wcal) DEGREE SEPERATION VERTICAL ORIZOW FEET FEET EXISTING OR PROPOSED EORP 40 2 52.5 52.5 RV65-18-02DP 2 degree electrical downtilt 0 6 P 160 2 52.5 52.5 RV90-17-02DP 2 degree electrical downtilt 0 6 P 280 2 52.5 52.5 RV65-18-02DP 2 degree electrical downtilt 0 6 P GPS ANTENNA DESCRIBE LOCATION AND ELEVATION: MOUNTED ON PH MICROWAVE ANTENNAS AZIMUTH DEGREES DIAMETER FEET ANTENNA CENTERLINE HEIGHT MANUFACTURER NAME/MODELNUMBER DOWN TILT (.h.cal) DEGREE SEPERATION VERTICAL RIZONT FEET FEET EXISTINGOR PROPOSED EORP RF SIGNAGE POSTING REQUIRED AT ACESS YES ND POSTING REQUIRED AT ANTENNA FACE YES ND SKETCH OF PROPOSED ANTENNA CONFIGURATIONS(PLAN a ELEVATION): 40 TN 50I' 55' J no a� 160 TN 1 Oft from southeast parapet 20 It from east parapet antenna tip is 7 ft above roof we st� QCommunications - Wireless OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING FTC233 PROPOSED PAINTED ANTENNAS PROPRIETARY Not for disclosure outside of U S WEST Communications Wireless Do not distribute or reproduce without permission from U S WEST Communications Wireless 10/09/01 SUMMARY Qwest's application either meets or exceeds all applicable and practical standards and criteria set under the City of Fort Collins Wireless Telecommunications regulations. Thank you. Sam Kimbrell, Senior Site Acquisition Consultant Qwest Poudre Valley Hospital, FTC-233 (4) Landscaping. Lwwest Wireless is proposing a facility that ..ill be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. All related equipment will be behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, no additional landscaping is proposed at this time. All existing structures will provide the necessary screening for the antennas and related equipment. (5) Fencing. Qwest Wireless is proposing a facility that will be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. All related equipment will be behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, no fencing is proposed at this time. All existing structures will provide the necessary screening for the antennas and related equipment. (6) Berming. Qwest Wireless is proposing a facility that will be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. All related equipment will be behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, no additional landscaping, fencing, or berming is proposed at this time. All existing structures will provide the necessary screening for the antennas and related equipment. (7) Irrigation. Qwest Wireless is proposing a facility that will be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. All related equipment will be behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, no additional landscaping that would require irrigation is proposed at this time. (8) Color. All of the proposed antennas that will be mounted to the outside of the existing rooftop equipment screen wall will be painted to match the screen wall and/or building. All other proposed antennas and related equipment cabinets will be placed behind an existing or proposed screen wall and will not be visible. (9) Lighting. Qwest Wireless is proposing a facility that will be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. Therefore this request is not proposing to laminate the facility or equipment. (10)Interference. The proposed facility will not cause interference to other electronics such as radios, televisions, computers, or other such equipment. Qwest Wireless operates under an approved FCC License agreement. Any violation of this agreement through interference or other means is a violation of this agreement and therefore, must be remedied immediately. To date, Qwest Wireless has never interfered with any other provider or reception device. (11)Access Roadways. All existing access roadways both around and within the property will be utilized. The proposed telecommunications facility will not require and additional access roadways. (12)Foothills and Hogbacks. Qwest Wireless is proposing a facility that will be mounted to an existing rooftop screen wall and proposed new screen wall. All related equipment will be behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, no additional landscaping, fencing, or berming is proposed at this time. All existing structures will provide the necessary screening for the antennas and related equipment. Photo simulations have been provided to demonstrate that there will not be any adverse visual impacts as a result of this facility. (13)Airports and Fight Paths. Qwest Wireless files a Form 7460-1 with the FAA on all sites. Qwest Wireless is unaware of any potential for this site to pose a hazard to any airport flight path or height restriction. (14)Historic Sites and Structures. This should not apply to the Poudre Valley Hospital and therefore permission from the City's Landmark Preservation Commission is not necessary. Poudre Valley Hospital, FFC-233 This means constructing a sltC that is not too high otherwise interference with other sites will most likely occur and if too low, the site will not meet its coverage objective and additional sites would be required. At the above referenced location, our facility will be able to provide adequate level of coverage along each corridor and throughout much of the surrounding area. In the alternative, Qwest Wireless will be faced with inadequate coverage and/or multiple facilities throughout out this area to provide the same level of coverage that just one facility at Poudre Valley Hospital would achieve. Thus, Qwest Wireless is proposing the construction and operation of an unstaffed rooftop mounted facility at the above location. The proposed installation consists of a minimum of 4 panel antenna, up to a maximum of 6 antennas to accommodate future call traffic, mounted to an existing rooftop equipment screen wall and 2 panel antenna with the possibility an additional antenna mounted to a non -penetrating skid fully screened within a new equipment screen wall painted to match the others currently on the roof. In addition, this site will have two (2) equipment cabinets with a possibility of a third located within the existing rooftop equipment screen wall in such a manner where they will not be visible; and related equipment/cables. All requirements of the City will be adhered to with this request. There are numerous Qwest subscribers living, working, and traveling through this area who depend on adequate wireless coverage not only for personal use but also for businesses to keep in contact with their employees and customers. There is also a significant safety factor involved in being able to have this service in this area. Planning Objectives Section 3.8.13 Wireless Telecommunications (C) Standards. (1) Setbacks. Qwest Wireless is proposing to mount 4 panel antenna on an existing rooftop screen wall and 2 antennas (separate sector) on a rooftop mount. Screen wall based antennas will be painted to match the existing equipment screen walls. Roof mounted antennas will be painted to match the building. The related equipment cabinets will be positioned behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall. Therefore, all requirements with respect to setbacks will be either met or exceeded. (2) Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. Given the design of the site (mounting on existing rooftop screen wall and screened equipment) the proposed facility will be consistent with other rooftop screened equipment and antennas and the architectural style of the surrounding architectural environment both planned and existing given the proposed facility's design and the surrounding exterior materials, roof form, scale, mass, color, texture, and character. The proposed CMRS facility will also be compatible with the surrounding natural environment when considering land forms, topography, and other natural features. (3) Wireless Telecommunication Equipment. The related equipment cabinets will be placed behind an existing rooftop equipment screen wall and will not be visible. The proposed antennas will be painted to match the rooftop screen wall and the building respectively. Therefore, the telecommunication equipment and antennas will be compatible with the structure it is mounted to. The proposed antennas will not exceed the height of the existing screen wall. As indicated above, the related equipment cabinets will be positioned behind the existing rooftop equipment screen wall and will not be visible but will be compatible with the building's design, color, and material. l Poudre Valley Hospital, FTC-233 JUMIE Vis now Qwest: City of Fort Collins — Wireless Telecommunications Service Application — Revised 10-25-01 Qwest Wireless — CMRS Facility — Poudre Valley Hospital WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE - LETTER OF INTENT Property Owner Poudre Health Services District Poudre Valley Hospital 2127 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80528 (970) 287-6002 Applicant Qwest Wireless, LLC 4301 E. Colfax, Rm 314 Denver, CO 80220 Attn: Sam Kimbrell 720 271-9814 Applicant Representative Qwest Wireless, LLC 4301 E. Colfax, Rm 314 Denver, CO 80220 Attn: Sam Kimbrell (720)271-9814 (303) 398-8497 FAX email: skimbreCgwest.com Site Plan/Project Name: Qwest Wireless CMRS Facility, FTC-233 — Poudre Valley Hospital Site Address: 2121 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80528 Zoning: HC Parcel No.: 8605207901 Process: Wireless Telecommunications Services Equipment Review (PDP/F) Request: The mounting of 6 panel antenna on the rooftop equipment screen wall of the Poudre Valley Hospital in the HC Zone District. Project Description: Installation of 6 roof based CMRS antennas, with roof based equipment cabinets, and related equipment. Request and Justification (5/21/01 Qwest's wireless phone customers have complained of dropped phone calls or no service along the E. Harmony Road and Timberline corridors. A second objective is to provide coverage to the north of the site. This site is also required to help ease (or offload) the call traffic from other sites this area is currently experiencing. Our objective is to provide the traveling public as well as the residents and business of this area with seamless wireless phone coverage. By providing this coverage, we would also be complying with statutory requirements as mandated by the FCC. The purpose for this application and need for a new CMRS facility in this area is primarily due to the existence of a "gap" in coverage along the E. Harmony Road and Timberline corridors as well as to provide coverage to the north of the proposed site. In addition to these corridors, this site will provide much needed coverage to the surrounding areas. This site's other prime objective is to ease (or offload) the call traffic this area is currently experiencing. This facility will help reduce the number of dropped calls currently experienced by the residents, businesses, and traveling public. Our PCS digital technology antennas are powered at 8-watts. (There is less radio signal radiation from our antennas than the older technology analog "Cell Phone" antennas, which were powered at 100-watts.) In order to provide our customers with good phone coverage while they are in this "gap", we need to place an antennae site on the subject property. This site has been selected primarily due to its proximity and central location in our coverage ring and low number of visible obstructions allowing us to achieve an optimal level of coverage with the fewest number of CMRS facilities. In addition, this site would prevent Qwest Wireless from having to construct a new freestanding facility. Qwest's system works similar to a puzzle in that each CMRS facility must fit into the system exactly. This requires each site to be in the optimal location and be at the optimal height. Poudre Valley Hospital, FTC-233 No Text Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A November 16, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 6 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 Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A, staff makes the following findings: A. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment." B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Harmony Corridor Zone District, subject to Type 1 review. C. The proposed facility meets the requirements of Article 3 of the LUC. D. The proposed equipment meets the applicable criteria in Article 4 of the LUC. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A. Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A November 16, 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 screen 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. 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 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. Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A November 16, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 4 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 surfaces on which they are mounted. (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. Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A November 16, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 3 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. This applicant is not proposing to exclude any other wireless providers from using the same building. (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 attached to a building roof, the height of the antenna shall not be more than fifteen (15) Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, WTE, PDP, File # 16-99A November 16, 2001 — Type 1 Hearing Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: Existing Zoning Existing Land Use North HC Harmony Road, Harmony School Sho s, South HC Land reserved for future hospital phases, RL Existing residential, East HC Land reserved for future hospital phases, existing residential, West HC Harmony Village PUD (Cinema, Gas Station, Restaurants, Bank 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 existing building. 3. Zoning (Division 4.191: The site is zoned HC (Harmony Corridor). Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the HC 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 the city. Wireless telecommunication equipment shall not, however, be permitted to be ITEM NO. MEETING DATE It STAFF City of Fort Collins HEARING OFFICER STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Poudre Valley Hospital Harmony Campus, Wireless Telecommunication Equipment, P.D.P., File # 16-99A APPLICANT: Quest Wireless, LLC Attn: Sam Kimbrell 4301 E. Colfax, Rm 314 Denver, CO 80220 OWNER: Poudre Health Services District Poudre Valley Hospital 2127 E. Harmony Road Fort Collins, CO 80528 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to mount a minimum of four panel antenna (up to six antennas to accommodate future call traffic) on the existing rooftop equipment screen wall, to mount antennas onto two non -penetrating rooftop skids, and to locate two equipment cabinets with a possibility of a third located within the existing rooftop equipment screen wall area. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed wireless telecommunication equipment complies with the applicable standards in Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code. rol COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT