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NORTH ON SnfILDS STREET l0 ROCKY NalL Z Z Z O H 360 so. n. MOUNTAIN WAY ROCKY MOUNTAIN WAY TO 1300. lE LOGrED ADUACENT TO FOOTBALL FIELD ON LEGEND 1. AL ZONING AND WrOIEWT" TAKEN FROM � {y cc NORM swE OF CAMPUS. THE MAY ]000 TONING MM Lltt Di FONT p p IYPF OF SnE G1T LIMIT$ L(EFER . :L -ZONING D51Rs1 BOu110MY 2. REFER NI TOUT COLLINS NUMBER REWILAeOH$ EXISTING SELF CANNOT HONER C OTHER AJEPR IDE HEXTELFROM AT g THE SGIOCL DISTRICT FOR IONIHG DISTRICTS XUYBCR DE$IONATIONS. $nEn NUMBER NEV. N0. iH1 uPFAC&DYMILY C �IU.ION: UNMANNED FROM VSWa THE STa1ClURE) GOYFIWINL BUILDING CODE. UN 1997 FOR ZONING ONLY T-1 No Text Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecom. Equipment— P.D.P., # 11-97H July 19, 2001 — P & Z Meeting Page 6 graphics to demonstrate the visual impact on the view of the city's foothills and hogbacks 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 Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecommunication Equipment — PDP, staff makes the following findings: A. The request is defined as "wireless telecommunications equipment." B. Wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted in the Residential Low Density Zone District, subject to review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Board. C. The proposed facility meets the applicable criteria in the zone district standards in Article 4 of the LUC. D. The proposed equipment meets the applicable design standards in Article 3 of the LUC. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval The Poudre High School, Wireless Telecommunication Equipment — P.D.P., File # 58-98B Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecom. Equipment— P.D.P., # 11-97H July 19, 2001 — P & Z Meeting 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 ballfield light tower is a galvanized metal that is medium to dark gray. The telecommunications equipment will be the same color as the tower. (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. Access is provided from North Impala Drive . 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 Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecom. Equipment — P.D.P., # 11-97H July 19, 2001 — P & Z Meeting Page 4 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) 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. The existing ballfield light tower is a gray/silver galvanized metal and so is the proposed equipment. Staff finds that this standard is met. (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. Staff's position is that landscaping is not necessary in this situation. The ground - mounted equipment is located in a stealth structure within the interior of a very large site and is more than 380 feet from the nearest property line. (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 ground equipment is contained within a structure like a "faux" batting cage; therefore this standard is not applicable. See compliance with Section 3.8.13(C)(15) Stealth Technology. (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. Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecom. Equipment— P.D.P., # 11-97H July 19, 2001 — P & Z Meeting Page 3 This proposal is to locate the equipment on an existing structure. The structure is a football field light tower (lattice tower). There is already one provider located on the tower at a height of 119'-6". This request is considered a co -location and, therefore, complies with this standard. (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. Exclusion of other providers does not appear to be a problem. There is one other provider (Nextel) already located on this particular tower. This will be the 2"d co -location on this tower. (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. Setbacks do not apply to this structure because it is a ballfield light tower; however, the tower meets the setback requirement. The ground equipment is also in compliance with setback requirements of the RL zone district. (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 landforms, 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 WT Facilities. This proposal is for WT Equipment. Therefore, this standard does not apply. (3) Wireless Telecommunication Equipment. Wireless telecommunication equipment shall be of the same color as the building or structure to which or on which Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecom. Equipment — P.D.P., # 11-97H July 19, 2001 — P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background: The surroundina zonina and land uses are as follows: Existing Zoning Existing Land Use North MMN and RL Multifamily and Single Family Residential South MMN Multifamily East I RL Single Family Residential West RL and MMN Single Family and Multifamily Residential 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." The tower to which the equipment is to be attached is a structure (lattice tower) that is used primarily for lighting a football field. Therefore, the proposal meets the definition of Wireless Telecommunications Equipment. 3. Zoning (Division 4.101: The site is zoned RL (Residential Low Density). In this zone district, wireless telecommunications equipment is permitted, subject to Planning and Zoning Board review. 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 attached to or mounted on any residential building containing four (4) or fewer dwelling units. ITEM NO. 5 MEETING DATE 7119101 STAFF Brian Grubb Citv of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Rocky Mountain High School, Wireless Telecommunication Equipment P.D.P., File # 11-97H APPLICANT: Cricket Communications and Lucent Technologies c/o Drew Dewhirst 6855 South Havana Street Suite 450 Englewood, Colorado 80112 OWNER: Poudre School District 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a request to co -locate wireless telecommunications equipment on an existing 120- foot tall ball field light tower. The proposed equipment is located at 1300 Swallow Road at the Rocky Mountain High School football field. The tower is located behind the east bleachers between the stadium and the practice baseball/soccer fields. The ground equipment will be located within a fully enclosed stealth structure that mimics a baseball batting -cage. RECOMMENDATION: Approval EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The proposed wireless telecommunication facility complies with the applicable standards in Articles 3 and 4 of the Land Use Code COMMUNITY PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 281 N. College Ave. P.O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 (970) 221-6750 PLANNING DEPARTMENT