HomeMy WebLinkAboutFTC RAMS CROSSING WTE VERIZON - BDR180027 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 3 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS04/05/2019: FOR APPROVAL:
Some of the sheet numbers in the sheet index do not match the sheet numbers
on the noted sheets. See redlines.
All plans sheets will be 24" x 36". Sheet numbers in the sheet index have been updated as new pages have been added.
(domestic, fire, and irrigation), a fire hydrant, and a stormwater system; it does
not appear this is located in the vicinity of the existing wastewater service.
Ideally, I would also like to see the water and wastewater main shown in
Prospect for reference when fiber is brought to the vault.
Site plan has been updated to include existing utilities. Verizon is only responsible for the installation of underground fiber on the
property from the proposed fiber vault to the equipment on the building. Only after the project has been permitted (land use and
building permits) Verizon is then able to put out the project for bids by the local exchange carriers for delivering fiber to the proposed
vault from their existing network. As such, we cannot depict or guess where connections may ultimately be located. The LEC who
wins the award to bring fiber to the site is fully responsible for creating additional plans, submitting for permits, and working on
solutions to prevent any conflicts with existing on -site utilities. If the awarded LEC cannot get to the proposed Verizon fiber vault
without conflicts, than the work will either be reassigned to a different LEC or Verizon will relocate the proposed fiber vault to a
location that does work. At this time and based on the architects interactions with the LECs, the proposed fiber vault is located in the
best possible location for any of the LECs to connect to.
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Luke Unruh, 9704162724, lunruh@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 09/04/2018
09/04/2018: Will the Cell Tower require its own electric service from the
transformer?
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 09/04/2018
09/04/2018: Please provide a C-1 form and a one -line diagram. The C-1 form
can be found here:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1 Form.pdf
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated:
09/04/2018: Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges, and any necessary
system modification charges will apply at owner's expense. Please see the
Electric Estimating Calculator and Electric Construction Policies, Practices &
Procedures at the following link:
http://www.fcqov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated:
04/10/2019: Sub -metering is not allowed in this application. Please call Luke
Unruh at 970-416-2724 to discuss other options.
09/04/2018
04/10/2019
It's my understanding that the Architect has been in touch with Light and Power directly. At some point since the last set of
drawings, those conversations and additional site visits focusing in on the existing house panel's capacity has resulted in proposing
new electrical service. This comes in the form of a new transformer that will have underground power to the building with a new
service meter installed on the north side of the building's wall. Details are noted on Z-1, Z-9, Z-11, and Z-12.
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
04/05/2019: FOR APPROVAL -UNRESOLVED:
All plan sheets must be 24"x36"
09/03/2018: All plan sheets must be 24"x36'.
Comment Number: 2
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Comment Originated: 09/03/2018
Comment Originated: 04/05/2019
been provided.
08/31 /2018:
ACCESS
This is a new construction building greater than 30ft in height which triggers the
requirement for an aerial access fire lane that is 26ft wide. A site plan is
required verifying the required Emergency Access Easements.
This site plan should also indicate the best access to the proposed roof
installation.
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
09/03/2018: No comments.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Nils Saha, nsaha@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 09/03/2018
Comment Originated: 03/25/2019
03/25/2019: FOR APPROVAL:
There appears to be existing trees on site. Please verify that all existing trees
on -site will be retained and protected. Add a note to the site plans that state:
EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN AND BE PROTECTED. Additionally, please
add the City of Fort Collins' Tree Protection Notes to the plan. These plans are
available from the city planner or from Nils Saha at Forestry
(nsaha@fcqov.com).
If there is anticipated tree impact, please contact City Forestry to schedule an
on -site meeting to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. This should
be completed prior to the next round of review.
Notes have been added to Z-1 and Z-8 indicating that all trees to remain and be protected. City of Fort Collins Tree Protection Notes
have been added to the plans. There is no anticipated tree impact.
Department: Water -Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-305-5989, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1
Comment Originated: 08/20/2018
04/01/2019: FOR APPROVAL:
The comment below dated 8/20/2018 is still active and will need to be
addressed prior to approval. I understand getting this information is in process
and this submittal was pushed forward to address more significant project
concerns that may render this request irrelevant. I will look for existing utilities to
be shown in a future submittal.
08/20/2018: Please locate existing utilities including fiber, water, wastewater,
and stormwater and show on the site plan. Where will the proposed fiber vault
connect to existing fiber? Also identify how any conflicts will be addressed.
Note: it appears the proposed fiber is in the vicinity of 3 water services
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Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/19/2019
03/19/2019 FOR APPROVAL:
The south facing antennas appear to be unscreened and there is some concern
that the mounting brackets or cables will be visible from public view. Three
fiberglass screens that closely follow the shape of each antenna may be the
best solution to ensure full screening (see sheet Z-2 for example illustration).
More discussion will be needed to see if what the best alternative is going
forward.
South facing antennas now have fiberglass screening around them to further disguise their mounting on the building wall. This is
noted on PH-2, Z-2, Z-5, and Z-7. Previously these antennas were placed inside a screening structure in the southeast corner of the
building. They were relocated due to comments and concerns from Historic Preservation regarding the affects of the screening
structure on the east fagade of the building. Not all antennas could be relocated to this south facing wall in the southwest corner of
the building. Verizon sacrificed three antennas in order to make this solution work. Other penthouse screens and wall mounting
options were considered, but after hearing property owner, Historic Preservation, and Radio Frequency Engineering concerns, it is
clear that the mounting of antennas on this specific wall is the only option left on the table that will meet everyone's expectations
while removing everyone's concerns. We hope that the additional fiberglass screening around the antennas is helpful.
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 2
Comment Originated: 08/31/2018
04/01/2019: Just for clarity, please provide indication on who are the grantor
and grantee of the 10-foot access and utility easement shown on the drawings. I
am presuming that it is from the property owner to Verizon, but would want to
confirm. This indication will be helpful in case another agency is anticipating that
this easement interest is public and being conveyed to the City.
08/31/2018: The plans do not show any potential easement dedications to the
City as part of the project. Should this change, the City has an identified
easement dedication process as indicated here:
https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/pdf/Easrowdedications2017.pdf? l 4816600
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Notes about proposed easements have been updated to make it clear that these are between the property owner and Verizon.
There are no proposed easement dedications to the city as part of this project.
Department: Traffic Operation
Contact: Martina Wilkinson, 970-221-6887, mwilkinson@fcqov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 03/19/2019
03/19/2019: no comments
Department: PFA
Contact: Andrew Rosen, 970416-2599, arosen@poudre-fire.orq
Topic: General
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 08/31/2018
03/21 /2019:
PFA comments are resolved at this time and no further action required
The EAE has been established previously and addressing and wayfinding have
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Community Development and
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April 12, 2019
Ryan Sagar
LRK Consulting, LLC / Verizon Wireless
350 S Jackson Street
Unit 127
Fort Collins, CO 80209
RE: FTC Ram's Crossing WTE, BDR180027, Round Number
Please see the following summary of comments from City staff and outside reviewing
agencies for your submittal of the above referenced project. If you have questions about
any comments, you may contact the individual commenter or direct your questions through
the Development Review Coordinator, Todd Sullivan, at 970-221-6695 ortsullivan@fcqov.com .
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Kai Kleer, 970-416-4284, kkleer@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Comment Number: 4
Comment Originated: 09/04/2018
09/04/2018: The proposed location of the fiber vault will interfere with existing
ornamental grasses. Please provide a landscape plan for the area of impact.
More detail will need to be provided on how the underground fiber will be run on
the site. It appears to through a fair amount of landscaping and under a
walkway.
Landscape plan has been added and area of impact has been clarified. Additionally, the proposed underground fiber run has been
adjusted so that there is less impact than previously depicted.
Comment Number: 6
Comment Originated: 03/19/2019
03/19/2019 FOR APPROVAL:
Please continue design of the lap siding and windows into the rooftop antenna
screen (see redlines on sheet Z-6 and Z-4). The cornice treatment can be as
simple as a 1"*' to help match the architectural style of the building.
Lap siding and windows has been added to the rooftop screen instead of the matching brick material. These improvements are
further clarified on sheets PH-1, Z-4, and Z-7.