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Site Name: Norwest Site No. FTC-196 A
Description of Site
Legal Description:
A part of Lots 2 and 3, Strachan Subdivision, Third Filing, City of Fort Collins, County of Larimer, State of
Colorado, which begins at the southwest corner of said Lot 2 and runs thence along the arc of a 488.77
foot radius curve to the right a distance of 38.03 feet, the long chord of which bears N 020 28' 15" W 38.02
feet; thence N 000 14' 30" W 285.00 feet; thence along the arc of a 15.00 foot radius curve to the right a
distance of 23.56 feet, the long chord of which bears N 440 45' 30" E 21.21 feet; thence N 890 45' 30" E
199.36 feet; thence along the arc of a 351.34 foot radius curve to the right a distance of 275.94 feet, the
long chord of which bears S 670 44' 30" E 268.90 feet; thence S 450 14' 30" E 14.00 feet; thence S 440 45'
30" W 312.00 feet; thence S 890 45' 30" W 192.00 feet; thence S 85° 18' 00" W 58.78 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 124319 square feet.
Also known as: 3500 JFK Parkway, City of Ft. Collins, County of Larimer, State of Colorado
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3500 JFK Parkway (Norwest Bank), Wireless Telecommunications Equipment,
Administrative Review, #11-97C
May 27, 1997
Page 3
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff finds that the request to flush -mount an array of nine antennas, in three groups of
three, for wireless telecommunications equipment on the north and west elevations of
the existing rooftop parapet screen wall of Norwest Bank is in compliance with the City's
Land Use Code. Staff, therefore, recommends approval of 3500 J.F.K. Parkway
(Norwest Bank), Wireless Telecommunications Equipment, Administrative Review, #11-
97C.
3500 JFK Parkway (Norwest Bank), Wireless Telecommunications Equipment,
Administrative Review, #11-97C
May 27, 1997
Page 2
B. Zoning
The site is zoned C, Commercial, Zone District. Wireless telecommunications
equipment is permitted in this district subject to administrative review. Section 3.8.13 of
the Land Use Code permits wireless telecommunications equipment to be attached to
or mounted on any existing building or structure located in any zoning district in the
City. Wireless telecommunications equipment shall not, however, be permitted to be
attached to or mounted on any residential building containing four or fewer dwelling
units.
C. Standards
The request meets the following applicable standards for wireless telecommunication
equipment as found in the Land Use Code under Section 3.8.13:
3.8.13 {C) (3) - Height: The proposed antennas do not exceed the height of the
wall on which they are mounted.
3.8.13 {C) (3) - Color: The color of the antennas will match the existing structure.
All other standards are non -applicable.
2. FINDINGS OF FACT:
In review and consideration of this request, Staff makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed antennas are defined as wireless telecommunications equipment.
B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the C, Commercial, Zone
District.
C. The proposed equipment would be flush -mounted on the north and west
elevations of the existing rooftop parapet screen wall of Norwest Bank.
D. The proposed equipment meets the applicable standards of Section 3.8.13 {C) of
the Land Use Code.
ITEM NO.
MEETING DATE
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STAFF
Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
STAFF REPORT
PROJECT: 3500 J.F.K. Parkway (Norwest Bank), Wireless
Telecommunications Equipment, Administrative Review,
#11-97C
APPLICANT: U.S. West Corporation
c/o Mr. Bob Pryzbylo
S.B.A. - Wireless Solutions
7600 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 315
Englewood, CO 80112
OWNER: North Star Investment Ltd.
3500 J.F.K Parkway, Suite 220
Fort Collins, CO 80525
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Request to mount wireless telecommunications equipment on to the north and west
elevations of the rooftop parapet screen wall of the Norwest Bank located at the
southeast corner of J.F.K. Parkway and East Monroe Drive. Initial installation would be
an array of six antennas, in two groups of three. Request includes capability of adding
one group of three antennas for a total array of nine.
COMMENTS:
1. LAND USE:
A. Definition
The Land Use Code defines "wireless telecommunications services equipment" as any
equipment used to provide wireless telecommunication services, but which is not
affixed to or contained within a wireless telecommunication services facility (monopole
or tower), but is instead affixed to mounted on an existing building or structure (or
substantially similar replacement structure) that is used for some other purpose.
Provided, however, such equipment shall also mean a ground mounted base station
used as an accessory structure that is connected to an antenna mounted on or affixed
to an existing building.
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