HomeMy WebLinkAbout1127 W. PROSPECT RD., WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY - PDP - PDP150033 - CORRESPONDENCE - (7)Pre -Submittal Meetings for Building Permits
Pre -Submittal meetings are offered to assist the designer/builder by assuring, early on in the design, that the new
commercial or multi -family proiects are on track to complying with all of the adopted City codes and Standards
listed below. The proposed project should be in the early to mid -design stage for this meeting to be effective and
is typically scheduled after the Current Planning conceptual review meeting.
Applicants of new commercial or multi -family oroiects are advised to call 416-2341 to schedule a pre -submittal
meeting. Applicants should be prepared to present site plans, floor plans, and elevations and be able to discuss
code issues of occupancy, square footage and type of construction being proposed.
Construction shall comply with the following adopted codes as amended:
2009 International Building Code (IBC)
2009 International Residential Code (IRC)
2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
2009 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2009 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
2009 International Plumbing Code (/PC) as amended by the State of Colorado
2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado
Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI Al17.1-2003.
Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF.
Frost Death: 30 inches.
Wind Load: 100- MPH 3 Second Gust Exposure B.
Seismic Design: Category B.
Climate Zone: Zone 5
Energy Code Use
1. Single Family; Duplex; Town homes: 2009 IRC Chapter 11 or 2009 IECC Chapter 4
2. Multi -family and Condominiums 3 stories max: 2009 IECC Chapter 4.
3. Commercial and Multi -family 4 stories and taller: 2009 IECC Chapter 5.
Fort Collins Green Code Amendments effective starting 1-1-2012. A copy of these requirements can be obtained
at the Building Office or contact the above phone number.
City of Fort Collins
Building Services
Plan Review
416-2341
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7. Please see the Development Review Guide at www.fcgov.com/drg. This online guide features a color
coded flowchart with comprehensive, easy to read information on each step in the process. This guide
includes links to just about every resource you need during development review.
8. This development proposal will be subject to all applicable standards of the Fort Collins Land Use Code
(LUC), including Article 3 General Development Standards. The entire LUC is available for your review on
the web at http:llwww.colocode.com/ftcollinsAanduse/begin.htm.
9. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of Standard
Request will need to be submitted with your formal development proposal. Please see Section 2.8.2 of the
LUC for more information on criteria to apply for a Modification of Standard.
10. Please seethe Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
hftp:l/www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php.
11. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule that is available in the Community
Development and Neighborhood Services office. The fees are due at the time of submittal of the required
documents for the appropriate development review process by City staff and affected outside reviewing
agencies. Also, the required Transportation Development Review Fee must be paid at time of submittal.
12. When you are ready to submit your formal plans, please make an appointment with Community
Development and Neighborhood Services at (970)221-6750.
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complement the visual context of the natural habitat. Techniques such as architectural design, site design,
the use of native landscaping and choice of colors and building materials shall be utilized in such manner
that scenic views across or through the site are protected, and manmade facilities are screened from off -site
observers and blend with the natural visual character of the area. These requirements shall apply to all
elements of a project, including any aboveground utility installations."
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970.221.6573, slangenberger(c�fcgov.com
1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
Please contact Matt Baker at 224-6108 if you have any questions.
2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional
information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php
3. Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs
and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or
restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed
improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
4. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area
Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at:
http://www,larimer.org/engineering/GMARdStds/UrbanSt.htm
Current Planning
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970.224-6186, rmounceafcgov.com
1. The tower or monopole needs to be set back from property lines a minimum of one foot for every foot of
height, or be able demonstrate that the structure will collapse rather than topple.
2. At ground -level, the facility and any equipment shelter(s) will need to be screened with high -quality, durable
fencing and landscaping. Consider using some coniferous elements for year-round screening.
3. The facility and equipment should be designed to be consistent with the surrounding architecture and natural
environment. The tower or monopole should employ stealth technology, and appropriate colors/materials to
help mitigate visual impacts.
Recent examples of stealth technology for monopoles have included disguising them as flag poles and use
of canister or sheathed antenna designs.
4. As part of the development submittal, please include site/landscape plan, elevations, and photo -simulations
of the proposed monopole/tower.
5. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: No comments. No Traffic Impact Study
needed.
6. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker
for Type 1 hearings is an Administrative Hearing Officer, A neighborhood meeting will be required for this
project. Please let me know and I can help you in setting a date, time and location for a meeting.
Neighborhood Meetings are a great way to get public feedback and avoid potential hiccups that may occur
later in the review process.
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Basin floodway and flood fringe, and the proposed project must satisfy all safety requirements of Chapter 10
of City Municipal Code. A City Flood Risk Map is attached.
8. As shown in the submittal package, the fenced compound and tower will not be located in the 100-year
floodplain. As long as they remain out of the floodplain, there will be no floodplain permitting requirements
for the development of this property. If however, any work is proposed within the floodplain, the following
requirements will be relevant:
9. Any work done in the flood fringe (cut, fill, sidewalks, paving, utility work, landscaping, etc.), as well as any
work in the floodway, must be preceded by an approved floodplain use permit, the appropriate permit
application fees, and approved plans. The permit form can be obtained at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilitiestwhat-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents.
10. In addition to the floodplain use permit, any construction activities in the floodway (hard surface paths, fill,
sidewalks, vegetation, etc.) must be preceded by a No -Rise Certification. The No -Rise Certification must be
prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado. The permit and certification forms
can be obtained at http:llwww.fcgov.comlutilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documen ts.
11. Development review checklists for floodplain requirements can be obtained at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do/stormwater/flooding/forms-documents. Please utilize these
documents when preparing your plans for submittal. You can contact Shane Boyle of Stormwater Master
Planning at sboyle@fcgov.com for floodplain CAD line work as required per the floodplain development
review check list.
12. Please contact Brian Varrella; 970.416.2217, bvarrella@fcgov.com or Mark Taylor, 970.416.2494,
mtaylor@fcgov.com with any questions or comments.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Lindsay Ex, 970.224-6143, lex(Mcaov.com
1. An Ecological Characterization Study is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet of a
known natural habitat (wetlands). Please note the buffer zone standard of 1 00'for this feature (wetlands
greater than 1/3 of an acre), as identified in Section 3.4.1(E) of the Land Use Code, as you proceed with
your site design process.
Please note that the Ecological Characterization Study is due a minimum of 10 days prior to the PDP
submittal. Contact me when you have a moment and we can discuss scoping of the ECS.
2. Within the buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)(g), the City has the ability to determine if the existing
landscaping within the buffer zone is incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone. Please ensure that
your ECS discusses the existing vegetation and identifies potential restoration options. If it is determined to
be insufficient, then restoration and mitigation measures will be required.
3. With respect to lighting, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.4(D)(6) requires that "natural
areas and natural features shall be protected from light spillage from off site sources." Thus, lighting from the
parking areas or other site amenities shall not spill over to the buffer areas.
4. With respect to landscaping and design, the City of Fort Collins Land Use Code, in Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3),
requires that you use native plants and grasses in your landscaping or re landscaping and reduce
bluegrass lawns as much as possible.
5. Projects in the Vicinity of Spring Creek must also comply with Section 3.4.1(1)(1) of the Land Use Code,
which states the following: "Projects in the vicinity of large natural habitats and/or natural habitat corridors,
including, but not limited to, the Poudre River Corridor and the Spring Creek Corridor, shall be designed to
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Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Roger Buffington, 970-221.6854, rbuffinatonbfcaov.com
1. Existing water mains and sanitary sewers in this area include a 6-inch water main in an easement on the
property to the west and an 8-inch sewer in an easement north of the site.
2. The water conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply. Information on these requirements
can be found at: http://www.fcgov.com/standards
3. If water or sewer service is needed, development fees and water rights will be due at building permit.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Glen Schlueter, 970-224.6065, aschlueter0fcaov.com
1. It is important to document the existing impervious area since drainage requirements and fees are based on
new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table
summarizing the areas is required prior to the time fees are calculated for each building permit.
2. If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1000 square feet a drainage report, erosion control
report and construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer
registered in Colorado. The drainage report must address the four -step process for selecting structural
BMPs. Standard operating procedures (SOPS) for all onsite drainage facilities need to be prepared by the
drainage engineer. If there is less than 1,000 square feet of new impervious area on an existing
development, a drainage letter along with a grading plan should be sufficient to document the existing and
proposed drainage patterns. If there is less than 1,000 but more than 350 square feet of new impervious
area; a site grading and erosion control plan is required instead of a complete construction plan set.
3. When improvements are proposed to an existing developed site and there is an increase in impervious
area greater than 1000 square feet, onsite detention and water quality mitigation is required with a 2 year
historic release rate for water quantity. Parking lot detention for water quantity is allowed as long as it is not
deeper than one foot. If there is less than 1000 but more than 350 square feet of new impervious area, a
site grading plan is required along with the impervious area documentation.
4. The drainage outfall for the site is Canal Importation Channel. There is an existing inlet and pipe draining the
pad site.
5. The city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $7,8171acre ($0.1795 sq.-ft.) for new impervious area
over 350 sq.-ft., and there is a $1,045.00/acre ($0.024/sq.-ft.) review fee. No fee is charged for existing
impervious area. These fees are to be paid at the time each building permit is issued. Information on fees
can be found on the City's web site at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-development-fees or
contact Jean Pakech at 221- 6375 for questions on fees. There is also an erosion control escrow required
before the Development Construction permit is issued. The amount of the escrow is determined by the
design engineer, and is based on the site disturbance area, cost of the measures, or a minimum amount in
accordance with the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
6. The design of this site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Canal Importation Master Drainage
Plan as well the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual.
7. Floodplain Comments:
A small portion in the southern tip of this property is located in the City -regulatory 100-year Canal Importation
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wFort Collins
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June 06, 2014
Ken Bradtke
Atlas Tower Holdings, LLC
4450 Arapahoe Ave.
Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80303
Re: 1127 West Prospect Road -Wireless Telecommunications Facility
Community Development and
Neighborhood Services
281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov. corn
Description or project: This proposal is for a wireless telecommunications tower at 1127 West Prospect Road
(Parcel #9722-16-1004). The 85-foot monopole tower will be located in the center of the parcel surrounded by a
5040 foot fence. The site is located in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone district. Wireless
telecommunications facilities are subject to Administrative (Type 1) review.
Please see the following summary of comments regarding the project request referenced above. The comments
offered informally by staff during the Conceptual Review will assist you in preparing the detailed components of the
project application. Modifications and additions to these comments may be made at the time of formal review of this
project. If you have any questions regarding these comments or the next steps in the review process, you may
contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through the Project Planner, Ryan Mounce, at
970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com.
Comment Summary:
Department: Zoning
Contact: GaryLopez, 970.416.2338, glopez(afcaov.com
1. Please see LUC 3.8.13 for standards. LUC 3.8.13(C)(1) requires the pole never to fall outside of the
property lines (horizontally). I don't see how an eight -five foot mono pole can meet the standard on this lot.
Therefore, the pole either needs to be relocated or designed to collapse rather than topple.
2. Please provide elevations with proposed and potential future antenna if known.
3. At a minimum fencing material screening the ground equipment should be solid wood fencing with brick
columns as posts which match the brick at 1121 W Prospect.
4. Consider native plant species for landscaping similar to that which is found in the natural area to the south.
5. The legal description of the property is Lot 1, Prospect Park, PUD.
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