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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUS WEST / PVH WIRELESS TELE. EQUIP. - PDP - 16-99 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - LETTER OF INTENTPer the Land Use Code Section 3.8.13(C)(3) — Color: The standard requires that the colors of the antennas match the color of the structure they are mount on. The colors of the antennas will be painted to match the color of the existing hospital building/penthouse. Per the Land Use Code Section 3.8.13(C)(10) — Inteference. The standard requires that equipment operate in such a manner so as not to cause interference with other electronics. This type of interference will not occur with our facility as we are separately licensed by the FCC with our own separate band at the 1967 mhz level. The reliability and survivability of wireless communication systems also makes them an important asset to the community in the event of individual emergencies and wide- spread disasters. Public safety organizations have repeatedly found wireless communication systems an invaluable supplement to their existing communication resources. In this situation, particular concern is focused at Poudre Valley Hospital and the surrounding community. To sum up, we hope that the City of Fort Collins will agree that locating this facility at this particular site is both an appropriate use and a contribution to the welfare of the community. OWNER Poudre Valley Health Care Inc. 1024 S. Lemay Fort Collins, CO 80524 6 i999 LETTER OF INTENT 1999 APPLICANT CONSULTANT U S WEST Wireless LLC Colleen Cousino 4301 E. Colfax Rm 314 (303) 398-8403/(720) 350-3174 Denver, CO 802220 Site Address/location: Antennas mounted on existing penthouse of building located at 1024 S. Lemay, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Easement Area: 450 sq ft. Zoning Designation/Land Use: E (Employment) Site Type: 3 EMS antennas mounted on face of penthouse mounted to match; equipment on roof behind existing HVAC screening. REQUEST AND JUSTIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEARING 1024 S. Lemay., Fort Collins, CO 80524 (US West Code FTC228) U S WEST Wireless, a privately owned and operated wireless telephone utility company is proposing the construction and operation of an unmanned wireless communication facility on the property identified above. This proposal consists of 3 panel antennas mounted to the face of the hospital penthouse, flush with the top, painted to match and the equipment mounted on the roof behind an existing HVAC screening. This proposal will integrate well with the current land use, which is an employment use, specifically a hospital/business building. This proposal and design is compatible with the current land use and zoning. and a substantial improvement to the phone infrastructure for the businesses, residents and highway travelers in the area. U S WEST Wireless' license from the Federal Communication Commission (F.C.C.) permits it to operate wireless telecommunication services and other services for the benefit of the public. This license requires U S WEST Wireless to provide adequate service to the area (1-25 North/Prospect Road area) . In order to meet the F.C.C.'s requirements, and to provide such telecommunications services for its customers living, working and traveling in this area through Ft Collins, and specifically Poudre Valley Hospital, it is essential that a communication site be located in this location. Without this site, our customers will experience increasing difficulty in accessing phone service in the area. There is no other available site or structure in the area that will provide the needed coverage and capacity needed for the Poudre Valley Hospital and surrounding community. There is no negative visual impact with this location, situated on the existing penthouse. Administrative Public Hearing approval is available in Fort Collins for mounting antennas on existing structures. Per the Land Use Code, Section 3.8.13(C)(3) — Height - the standard limits the height of the equipment to a maximum of 15 feet over the height of the building. Our equipment, will be mounted on the roof behind an existing HVAC screening wall and will not extend the existing height. Our antennas do not extend the existing height.