HomeMy WebLinkAboutVERIZON FTC PARKWOOD TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY (WTF) - PDP/FDP - FDP180012 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - CORRESPONDENCE-CONCEPTUAL REVIEWDepartment: Trallic Operations
Contact: Nicole Hahn
1. The anticipates change in traffic volume is not expected to rise to the threshold of needing a TIS. Based on section
4.2.3.1) of LCUASS, the Traffic Impact Study requirement can be waived.
Noted. Traffic Impact Study can be waived.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County
1. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on NAVD88 vertical datum.
Noted. Sheet LS 1 reflects the NAVD88 vertical datum has been used.
2. A legal description of the property where the equipment is located will need to be added the sheet T 1.
The Legal Description has been added to the Sheet T1.
3. There are line over text issues that will need to be addressed.
The line over text issues have been addressed.
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell
1. The design of the site must conform to the drainage basin design of the Poudre River Master Drainage Plan as
well the Fort Collins Stormwater Criteria Manual.
Noted.
2. It is important to document the existing impervious area since the drainage requirements and fees are based on the
new impervious area. An exhibit showing the existing and proposed impervious areas with a table summarizing
the area required prior to the time fees are calculated for each building permit.
Per Sheet Z3, the material used for the lease area ground cover is Crushed Rock. No new impervious areas have
been included in this design.
3. If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1,00 square feet a drainage report, erosion control report and
construction plans are required and they must be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of
Colorado. The drainage report must address the four -step process for selecting structural BMPs. If the increase in
impervious area is greater than 350 square feet and less than 1,000 square feet, a drainage letter along with a
grading and erosion control plan should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns. A
grading plan is required if the increase in imperviousness is less than 350 square feet.
Noted.
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14. Save the Poudre has requested to be contacted whenever a project is proposed within 800' of the Poudre River.
Please add the following APO Labels: Save the Poudre, c/o Gary Wockner, PO Box 20. Fort Collins, CO 80522-
0020.
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d. What other antennas and/or RF transmission facilities exist in the area, what is the exposure and overlap
from these areas (if any), and describe to what extent these figures increase the RF signal radiated from
the proposed facility? Illustrate the allowable time exposure at regular intervals away from the signal.
e. All information for the items above must include a narrative as well as section diagrams and plan
diagrams that clearly illustrate the RF signal power/distance relationship. Information must be clear and
presentable/readable as presentation exhibits. And, labeled to be read from a distance such as a power
point presentation on a projection screen.
f. Show in a table how the RF power density and frequencies proposed relate to the MPE limits and near
field exposure.
g. Provide a narrative explaining how the facility is regulated and monitored if constructed, what are the
requirements based on the classification and whether the facility is/is not categorically excluded by FCC
definition.
h. Provide a narrative explaining the tower height choice and an explanation of whether lower heights are
also adequate. Explain/justify the tower height proposed.
i. Does the facility require an Environmental Assessment (EA) to be filed with the FCC?
j. The report must also include all information in Appendix A (and Appendix B if applicable) as found in
the FCC checklist guidelines.
k. A certification statement that the report is accurate and representative of the scope of operations for the
facility.
1. The submittal narrative must also address flight paths in the area and whether the tower is in conflict with
flight paths. Please also explain whattif any top lighting/beacons are required and whether these beacons
will be required to flash.
7. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 review and public hearing, the decision maker for Type
1 is an Administrative Hearing Officer. The applicant for this development request is not required to hold a
neighborhood meeting for a Type 1 hearing, if you would like to have one to notify your neighbors of the
proposal, 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification od 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.
11. Please see the Submittal Requirements and Checklist at:
http:/www.fcgov.con/developmentreview/applicatons.php
12. 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.
13. 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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5. Please contact Light and Power Engineering if you have any questions.
Noted.
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Jason Holland
The monopine detail sheet will need to be supplemented with notes and added detail that addresses the aesthetics
specifications for the monopine materials. Will send an example set.
Details will be supplemented for the Construction Documents submittal.
2. Section 3.8.13 (C)(4) of the LUC requires that street trees be planted along the frontage of the property proposing
the wireless facility. Street trees with irrigation are required along Midpoint Drive in accordance with City
Forester standards.
To Be Determined.
3. Landscape and site plan sheets will need to be updated with the standard City notes. A word doe is available
online at the submittal requirements page.
Landscape and Site Plan sheets will be updated to include the standard City notes.
4. The setback for a wireless telecommunication facility monopole must be 1' for every foot of height from the
property lines unless it can be demonstrated that the structure is designed to collapse rather than topple.
Noted. See Sheet Z1 for the setback dimensions.
Please see the development review checklist for new wireless facilities. Regarding the checklist, the mailing list
only needs to be in spreadsheet format. Labels are not needed, Staff will provide the boundary for the list. And, in
addition to the items listed, you will need to provide a report assessing the following in the next comment.
Mailing list has been included.
6. With the formal submittal, please submit a detailed report/submittal narrative signed by a qualified reporter,
certifying the details of the proposals transmission. The report must include section diagrams illustrating the
anticipated RF signal strength at logical intervals away from the signal source in relation to the site context. The
purpose of this diagram and report is for you to accurately illustrate RF frequency and dissipation of power
leading away from the source. The report must satisfactorily answer the following:
a. What is the frequency or frequencies of the RF signal being transmitted?
b. Is the facility anticipated to be a multiple -use site? What is the operating power of the transmitting station
and what is the total multiple -use anticipated power (ERP effective radiated power), radiated from the
antenna in accordance with FCC guidelines and accepted standards and definitions? Also estimate a
"worst case" exposure distance for compliance based on FCC guidelines based on a multiple -use
scenario.
c. How long could someone be exposed to the RF signal at given distances away from the antenna per FCC
requirements, based on all set points/locations away from the antenna where uses exist, nearby residences,
businesses patios/outdoor use areas, rail lines, parking lots, service areas, etc.?
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9. As of January 1, 2015 all development plans are required to be on NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make sure
your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work.
Please refer to Sheet LS 1 for reference to NAVD88 vertical datum.
10. The development/site cannot use the right-of-way for any rain gardens to treat the storm runoff. We can look at
the use of rain gardens to treat street flows — the design standards for these are still in development.
No rain gardens have been proposed for this development.
11. In regards to construction of this site, the public right-of-way shall not be used for staging or storage of materials
or equipment associated with the Development, nor shall it be used for parking by any contractors, sub-
contractors, or other personnel working for or hired by the Developer to construct the Development. The
Developer will need to find a location(s) on private property to accommodate any necessary staging and/or
parking needs associated with the completion of the Development. Information on the location(s) of these areas
will be required to be provided to the City as part of the Development Construction Permit application.
Noted. ROW shall not be used for parking or staging.
12. All fences, barriers, posts, or other encroachments within the public right-of-way are only permitted upon
approval of an encroachment permit. Applications for encroachment permits shall be made to the Engineering
Department for review and approval prior to installation. Encroachment items shall not be shown on the site plan
as they may not be approved, need to be modified or moved, or if the permit is revoked then the site/landscape
plan is in non-compliance.
Noted. No encroachments are proposed for this development.
Department: Electric Engineering
Contact: Tyler Siegmund
1. Light and Power has electric facilities along Midpoint Dr. that can be utilized to provide power.
Noted.
2. Electric Capacity Fees and system modification may apply to this development. Please contact to discuss fees
related to this project.
Noted.
3. Transformer location and meter will need to be coordinated with Light and Power. Transformer must be placed
within 10 ft of a drivable surface for installation and maintenance purposes. The transformer must also have a
front clearance of 10 ft and side/rear clearance of 3 ft minimum.
Noted. Coordination with Light and Power shall occur prior to submittal of the Construction Documents.
4. A commercial service form (C-I form) and a one -line diagram for the commercial meter will need to be
completed and submitted to Light and Power.
Noted. One -Line Diagram will be submitted to Light and Power in the submittal of the Construction Documents.
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Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Ragasa
1. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Street Oversizing Fees are due at the time of building permit.
Noted.
2. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal.
Noted.
3. Any damage curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and
gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to the construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to
City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to acceptance of completed improvements and/or
prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
Noted.
4. All public sidewalk, driveways and ramps existing or proposed adjacent or within the site need to meet ADA
standards, if they currently do not, they will need to be reconstructed so that they do meet current ADA standards
as a part of this project.
Noted.
5. Any public improvements must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street
Standards (LCUASS).
Noted.
6. Plans show a new 24" X 36" Fiber Vault within the public ROW. Private utilities are not allowed in the ROW.
This will need to be placed within a Utility Easement.
The Fiber Vault has been placed in a Utility Easement.
7. This project is responsible for dedicating any right-of-way and easements that are necessary or required by the
City for this project. Most easements to be dedicated need to be public easements dedicated to the City. This shall
include the standard utility easement that are to be provided behind the right-of-way (15 foot along and arterial, 8
foot along the alley, and 9 foot along all other street classifications), access easements to the equipment,
emergency access easements required by PFA as well as any utility easements needed for the equipment. Based
on the number of easement dedications needed for this project, it may be beneficial from a financial standpoint to
replat the site instead of dedicating by separate document, which costs $250 per easement.
8. This project will not be required to construct the public sidewalks, but will need to dedicate the necessary ROW
needed on Sharp Point Drive and Midpoint Drive to meet the cross sections for a local industrial street. The total
ROW needed is 66'. This would require a 6.5' parkway and a 4.5' detached sidewalk.
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AST & UST Storage Tanks. The installation of Above Ground (AST) or Underground Storage Tanks (UST)
require a separate plan review and permit from the Poudre Fire Authority. Tanks shall be protected from damage
and have secondary containment. All tanks shall ne UL listed.
Noted.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Spencer Branson
Generally, an Ecological Character Study (ECS) is required by Section 3.4.1 (D)(1) as the site is within 500 feet
of a known natural habitat (Prospect Ponds). However, as there is an intervening parcel and road between the
pond and this property, and the standard buffer would not extend to this projects parcel, the ECS is waived for this
site. However, please consider the use of native plants and grasses to complement the natural feature, in
accordance with Article 3.2.1 (E)(2)(3) of the Land Use Code.
Noted. ECS is waived.
2. If landscaping is to be installed, City of Fort Collins Land Use Code [Section 3.2.1 (E)(3)] requires that to the
extent reasonably feasible, all plants be designed to incorporate water conservation materials and techniques. This
includes use of low -water -use plants and grasses in landscaping or re -landscaping and reducing bluegrass lawns
as much as possible. Native plants and wildlife -friendly (ex: pollinators, butterflies, songbirds) landscaping and
maintenance are also encouraged.
Noted. Please refer to Ll for Landscape details.
3. In regard to lighting, especially LED light fixtures, cooler color temperatures are harsher at night and cause more
disruption to circadian (biological) rhythms for both humans and wildlife. Please consider a warmer color
temperature (warm white, 3000K or less) for any LED light fixtures. Please consider fixtures with dimming
capabilities so that light levels minimize up -light, light spillage and glare.
Noted. Lighting will be specified on Construction Documents.
4. This project must comply with the following standard, as it is adjacent to the Prospect Ponds Natural Area,
Section 3.4.1 (L) Compatibility with Public Natural Areas or Conserved Land. If the project contains or abuts a
publicly owned natural area or conserved land, the development plan shall be designed so that it will be
compatible with the management of such natural area or conserved land. In order to achieve this, the development
plan shall include measures such as barriers or landscaping measures to minimize wildlife conflicts, setbacks or
open space tracts to provide a transition between the development and the publicly owned natural area or
conserved land, and educational signage or printed information regarding the natural values, management needs
and the potential conflicts associated with living in close proximity to such natural area or conserved land.
5. If there will be an impact to trees on the site, please note LUC Section 3.2.1(C) requiring developments to submit
a landscape and tree protection plan, and if receiving water service from the City, an irrigation plan, that "... (4)
protects significant trees, natural systems, and habitat, and, (5) enhances the pedestrian environment." Note that a
significant tree is defined as a tree having a DBH (Diameter at Breast Hight) of six inches or more. If any of the
trees within the site have a DBH of greater than six inches, a review of the trees shall be conducted by Tim
Buchanan, City Forester to determine the status of the existing trees and any mitigation requirements that could
result from the proposed development.
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4. If there is an increase in imperviousness over 1,000 square feet, onsite detention will be required for the runoff
volume difference between the 100-year developed inflow rate and the 2-year historic release rate. In addition,
standard water quality and Low Impact Development (LID) requirements will be required. Please contact the
Water Utilities Engineering for more information on these specific requirements if you end up meeting the 1,000
square feet additional imperviousness threshold.
Noted.
5. There will be a final site inspection of the final grading and stormwater facilities when the project is complete.
Standard operating procedures (SOPS) for on -going maintenance of all onsite drainage facilities will be included
as part of the Development Agreement.
Noted.
6. The 2017 city wide Stormwater development fee (PIF) is $8,217/acre for new impervious area over 350 square
feet and there is a $1,045/acre of site review fee. No fee is charged for existing impervious area. These fees are to
be paid at the time each building permit is issued. 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.
Noted.
Department: Fire Authority
Contact: Cal Sheesley
Fire Lanes. Fire access is required within 150' of all exterior portions of any building, or facility as measured by
an approved route around the perimeter. Any private drive serving as a fire lane shall be dedicated as an
Emergency Access Easement (EAE) and be designated to standard fire lane specifications. Code language and fire
lane specification provided below.
A 12'-0" wide access easement has been provided.
2. Security gates
Please refer to Sheet Z3 for Security Gate information.
3. Water Supply. Water supply requirements have been met via existing utilities infrastructure available in the area.
A hydrant is located at the comer of Midpoint & Sharp Point.
Noted.
4. Premise Identification & Wayfinding. The wireless facility shall have a posted address. Identifying the
communication facility as a separate entity from the existing buildings may be required.
Noted. Address will be posted.
5. Standby Generator. Where the generator and standby power systems are concerned, compliance with Chapter 6 of
the IF'C shall occur. If fuel is stored in a tank separate from the generator, the tank is required to be permitted.
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CONSULTING, INC
Construction - Project Management - Site Development
March 20, 2017
Community Development and Neighborhood Services
281 North College Ave.
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: FTC Parkwood at 2025 Sharp Point Dr. — Wireless Communications Facility Comment Response Letter
Please find the following responses to the Comment Summary provided from the Community Development and
Neighborhood Service plan review for the Wireless Communications Facility proposed at 2025 Sharp Point Dr., Fort
Collins, CO 80525, Parcel # 872010503.
Department: Zoning
Contact: Marcus Glasgow
1. Please provide detailed landscape plan upon submittal.
Landscape Plan has been added to the plan set. Please refer to sheet L1.
2. Setbacks.
Please refer to Sheet Z1, the setbacks are dimensioned to show tower location.
3. Lighting.
Noted. The lighting will be detailed in the Construction Drawings.
4. Site Lighting.
Noted.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Heather McDowell
1. The application did not indicate the need for water or sewer services for this site.
2. Water Conservation standards for landscape and irrigation will apply.
Noted. See Sheet L L for Landscape Plan.
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