HomeMy WebLinkAbout1127 W. PROSPECT RD., WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY - PDP - PDP150033 - CORRESPONDENCE -Community Development and
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281 North College Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6750
970.224.6134 - fax
fcgov.com/developmentreview
January 22, 2016
Ken Bradtke
Atlas Tower Holdings, LLC
4450 Arapahoe Ave Ste 100
Boulder, CO 80303
RE: 1127 W. Prospect Rd - Wireless Telecommunication Facility, PDP150033, Round Number 1
Comment Summary:
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com
Topic: General
01/14/2016: Information certifying the monopine has been designed to collapse
rather than topple is needed to satisfy setback requirements prior to hearing, such
as a letter from a licensed engineer.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
01/14/2016: On the cover page (T-1), please change the site name to the new
project title, "1127 W. Prospect Rd. Wireless Telecommunications Facility." Please
use this title on all title blocks on the project drawings.
The cover page (T-1) will need city approval and owner's certification title blocks --
please see handout or digital copy.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
01/14/2016: Please double-check the scales on all drawings; several sheets appear
to have incorrect scales.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
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 Project Planner, Ryan Mounce, at
970-224-6186 or rmounce@fcgov.com.
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01/14/2016: Several changes are suggested for the site plan (C-1) to reduce clutter
and improve clarity:
- Please remove the landscaping and inner compound equipment, outside the
compound a note can be added to show landscaping area and to see the landscape
sheets
- Consider utilizing a different pattern to represent the previous concrete or find a
way to show the proposed parking space striping and curbs to understand the
proposed condition of this area. What kind of pervious concrete system will be
utilized?
- Use a thicker or darker line to represent the nearby sidewalks and driveway edges.
Their current level is unlikely to record well.
- Please note on the site plan and Driveway Details sheet C-6 what material the new
access drive into the compound will be constructed with.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
01/14/2016: The proposed monopine is in an urban context, close to residential
dwellings, businesses, and a prominent arterial intersection. Accordingly, the
monopine should feature the highest quality materials and features to support the
stealth design and compatibility with surroundings as required by Land Use Code
Section 3.5.1 (Building & Project Compatibility).
The elevations shown do not represent what is likely to be constructed or depicted in
the photo-simulations. The elevations should either be updated to be more realistic
to what will actually be constructed, or we need to specify all details of the monopine
design, including information such as:
- Species: Is a specific species being modeled for the monopine?
- Antenna coverage: How will antennas be concealed within the monopine?
Branches and foliage should extend beyond the antennas so there are not obvious
protrusions near the top of the tree. Antennas should utilize camouflaged foliage
covers.
- Branch Density: Monopine branches should have a minimum density of 2.5
branches per vertical foot for a fuller and natural appearance.
- Minimum Branch Height: At what level will the branches begin? This should be
similar to the type of species being-depicted. The current elevations show branches
beginning too high to be a realistic monopine stealth application.
- Trunk/Pole: The trunk should utilize bark cladding and be of a realistic diameter.
Please specify these details in notes or annotations on updated elevations.
Additional supporting information would also be useful, including any material
samples or photographs of similar monopines Atlas has constructed elsewhere.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
01/14/2016: On Compound Detail sheet C-3, is the equipment shown open-air or
within a separate equipment shelter? If within a shelter taller than 6-feet, elevations
should be shown for this building. If open-air and taller than 6-feet, additional
landscape screening is needed to provide a total screening effect of the mechanical
equipment.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
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01/14/2016: The Land Use Code requires the fencing to be high-quality and
consistent with the surrounding building materials. The fencing should incorporate
brick or masonry columns to pick up cues from the nearby residential or
commercial buildings. Evenly spaced columns along the fencing perimeter would
help break up the fencing perimeter and meet this standard.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
01/14/2016: The following comments apply to the Landscaping Notes &
Landscaping Plan drawings L-1 and L-2:
- Please add the City's standard landscaping and tree protection notes to either
sheet (see handout or digital copy is available).
- A few additional types of evergreen trees are needed around the compound,
especially near the southwest corner of. LUC 3.18.13(C)(4) requires additional
landscape screening for wireless facilities in an effort to achieve a total screening
effect. The evergreen trees planted should also feature a mix of species beyond just
rocky mountain juniper to give additional texture and height to the screening.
- As one tree is proposed to be removed, please contact the City Forester, Tim
Buchanan, to conduct an on-site tree inventory and determine mitigation values.
Tim can be reached at 970-221-6361 or tbuchanan@fcgov.com.
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/14/2016
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Katie Sexton, 970-221-6501, ksexton@fcgov.com
Topic: General
01/19/2016: Please separate utility set from site plan set. Utility set should comply
with highlighted (pre-hearing) applicable requirements of Appendix E-4 of the
LCUASS, including the addition of the City’s signature block in the lower right hand
corner of each sheet.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The parking stall/driveway clearance distance may be a concern. Our
public standards for parking would require 6 feet of clearance space from the edge
of the driveway.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The gates are shown swinging into the sidewalk. Although this is not a
public sidewalk, it might not be an ideal situation.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: On sheet C-6 Driveway Details, within the 12’ by 20’ future lease area,
there is some sort of unlabeled rocks/circles, potentially a drainage area? This is not
shown on any other sheet. What is this?
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The scale does not seem to be correct on any of the sheets.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Rebecca Everette, 970-416-2625, reverette@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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01/19/2016: I feel that section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code (Natural Habitats and
Features) can be met on this site without the need for a modification of standard.
The code allows for a set of buffer zone performance standards to be met as an
alternative to the quantitative (100') standard. However, there is still quite a bit of
work that will need to be done to meet the performance standards on this site.
Additional coordination, including on-site meetings, may be needed to ensure that
the following standards are met:
(a) The project shall be designed to preserve or enhance the ecological character or
function and wildlife use of the natural habitat or feature and to minimize or
adequately mitigate the foreseeable impacts of development.
(b) The project, including, by way of example and not by way of limitation, its fencing,
pedestrian/bicycle paths and roadways, shall be designed to preserve or enhance
the existence of wildlife movement corridors between natural features, both within
and adjacent to the site.
(c) The project shall be designed to preserve significant existing trees and other
significant existing vegetation on the site.
(d) The project shall be designed to protect from adverse impact species utilizing
special habitat features such as key raptor habitat features, including nest sites,
night roosts and key feeding areas as identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife
or in the Fort Collins Natural Areas Policy Plan (NAPP); key production areas,
wintering areas and migratory feeding areas for waterfowl; key use areas for wading
birds and shorebirds; key use areas for migrant songbirds; key nesting areas for
grassland birds; fox and coyote dens; mule deer winter concentration areas as
identified by the Colorado Division of Wildlife or NAPP; prairie dog colonies over fifty
(50) acres in size as included on the Natural Habitats and Features Inventory Map;
key areas for rare, migrant or resident butterflies as identified in the NAPP; areas of
high terrestrial or aquatic insect diversity as identified in the NAPP; remnant native
prairie habitat; mixed foothill shrubland; foothill ponderosa pine forest; plains
cottonwood riparian woodlands; and any wetland greater than one-quarter (¼) acre
in size.
(e) The project shall be designed so that the character of the proposed development
in terms of use, density, traffic generation, quality of runoff water, noise, lighting and
similar potential development impacts shall minimize the degradation of the
ecological character or wildlife use of the affected natural habitats or features.
(f) The project shall be designed to integrate with and otherwise preserve existing
site topography, including, but not limited to, such characteristics as steepness of
slopes, existing drainage features, rock outcroppings, river and stream terraces,
valley walls, ridgelines and scenic topographic features.
(g) The project shall be designed to enhance the natural ecological characteristics
of the site. If existing landscaping within the buffer zone is determined by the
decision maker to be incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone, then the
applicant shall undertake restoration and mitigation measures such as regrading
and/or the replanting of native vegetation.
(h) The project may be designed to provide appropriate human access to natural
habitats and features and their associated buffer zones in order to serve recreation
purposes, provided that such access is compatible with the ecological character or
wildlife use of the natural habitat or feature.
(i) Fencing associated with the project shall be designed to be compatible with the
ecological character and wildlife use of the natural habitat or feature.
In addition to enhancements on the site, off-site improvements may be needed to
meet these standards. For example, the proposed improvements to the drainage
from the parking lot and/or additional plantings in the wetland buffer beyond the
property boundary.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
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01/19/2016: The 100' setback from the wetland should be labeled on all site,
landscape, and utility plans that include that area.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The Natural Habitat Buffer Zone needs to delineated and labeled on the
site, grading, utility, and landscape plan.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The tower site/fenced area, sidewalks, parking lot, and any other paved
or improved areas should be removed from the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone. Please
confirm that the area calculations for the NHBZ do not include these areas.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The standard City signature block should be added to all utility plans.
Please include an Environmental Planner signature to all utility plans that show the
buffer zone.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please add the following statement to the notes on any sheets that
show the Habitat Buffer: "Please see Section 3.4.1 of the Land Use Code for
allowable uses within the buffer zone."
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: A note should be added to the site, landscape, utility, grading, and
storm sewer plan that the natural habitat area is meant to be maintained in a native
landscape. This will help preserve the intention behind the buffer zones and the
natural features into the future.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please work with Ryan Mounce to update the notes sheet with the
City's standard notes. In particular, the following note should be included: "Any tree
removal shall be completed outside of the songbird nesting season (Feb 1 - July 31)
or conduct a survey of trees ensuring no active nests in the area."
Comment Number: 8 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: The scale dimensions are incorrect on the site plan. Please update,
and double check the scale on all other sheets.
Comment Number: 9 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please ensure that there is no text overlapping the boundaries for the
wetland, wetland 100' setback, or Natural Habitat Buffer Zone.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please provide an example of the color and material you plan to use for
the fencing (photo or product sample). The renderings should realistically show the
color and materials that will be used, as well. Projects in the Vicinity of Spring Creek
must comply with Section 3.4.1(I)(1) of the Land Use Code, stating:
"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 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."
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
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01/19/2016: For the native seed area, please use the species recommended in the
Ecological Characterization Study. For upland areas: blue grama, buffalo grass,
intermediate wheatgrass, Canada wildrye, fringed sagebrush, and purple prairie
clover. For lowland areas: western wheatgrass, switchgrass, and sedge.
Please let me know if you need assistance in creating a seed mix or finding a
supplier. Our Natural Areas department can create custom seed mixes when
requested.
Comment Number: 12 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Within the natural habitat buffer zone, according to Article 3.4.1(E)(1)
(g), the City has the ability to determine if the landscaping within the buffer zone is
incompatible with the purposes of the buffer zone.
From a quantity perspective, additional shrubs, perennials, and grasses should be
provided throughout the site to meet this standard. The landscaping near the fenced
WTF area should emphasize coniferous trees and shrubs to provide screening,
including a mix of junipers and spruces. Additional shrubs, perennials and grasses
should be included to provide an understory in those areas.
Throughout the rest of the Natural Habitat Buffer Zone, additional shrubs and
perennials should be shown. Groupings of 3 or more shrubs along with flowering
perennials should be placed alongside groves of trees. Buffer planting
enhancements should include appropriate native vegetation, species diversity and
variety in vertical structure.
In terms of quality, the species that have already been selected will all be good. Here
are a few species recommendations based on the Ecological Characterization
Study and the City's native plant list:
- Shrubs: rubber rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus), Wood's rose (Rosa
woodsii), leadplant (Amorpha canescens), waxflower (Jamesia americana), and
rock spirea (Holodiscus dumosus), Autumn Brilliance serviceberry (Amelanchier
grandifolia 'Autumn Brilliance'), Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
- Perennials: penstemon (Penstemon stricta, P. secundiflorus), butterfly milkweed
(Asclepias tuberosa), sunset hyssop (Agastache rupestris), upright prairie
coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta),
hummingbird plant (Zauschneria garrettii), yarrow (Achillea sp.)
Comment Number: 13 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please provide the following in a table on the site plan:
A. The total acreage required by the standard 100' buffer zone for the wetlands.
B. The total acreage proposed within the submitted site plan.
C. Additional measures to be taken to enhance the ecological character of the site
(e.g., rerouting drainage from the parking lot, annual trash clean up, any off-site
improvements, etc.)
Comment Number: 14 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please label the existing trees on the landscape plan (or in a separate
table). Russian olive and Siberian elm trees may need to be removed and replaced
within the buffer zone.
Comment Number: 15 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
Department: Light And Power
Contact: Coy Althoff, , CAlthoff@fcgov.com
Topic: General
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01/20/2016: Light & Power has spare 4" underground conduit running along the
East side of this property. Single phase or 3-phase primary power could be fed
from either the North (1121 address) or the East (1115 address.)
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Development charges, electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges
and any system modification charges necessary will apply to this development.
(Please reference our fee estimator within comment #5.)
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Please provide a one line diagram and a C-1 form to Light and Power
Engineering. The C-1 form can be found at:
http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Contact Light and Power Engineering to coordinate the transformer
and electric meter locations, please show the locations on the utility plans.
Transformer locations shall be within 10' of a paved surface and must have a
minimum of an 8' clearance from the front side and a 3' clearance around the sides
and rear. (1000 kVA up to 2500 kVA requires 4' around the sides and rear.)
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Please contact Light & Power Engineering if you have any questions at
221-6700. Please reference our policies, development charge processes, and use
our fee estimator at
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
Topic: General
01/22/2016: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION
The facility will need to be addressed. Code language provided below.
> IFC 505.1: New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly
legible, visible from the street or road fronting the property, and posted with a
minimum of six-inch numerals on a contrasting background. Where access is by
means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/22/2016
01/22/2016: BATTERY STORAGE SYSTEMS
If applicable, stationary storage battery systems used for standby power and having
an electrolyte capacity in excess of 50 gallons of stationary lead acid or 1,000 lbs
lithium ion shall comply with Section 608 and Table 608.1 of the International Fire
Code.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/22/2016
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: Floodplain
01/13/2016: Please show the floodplain extents on the site plan to confirm that this
site is out of the floodplain. CAD linework for the floodplain is available from Beck
Anderson by contacting him at banderson@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2016
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Topic: General
01/13/2016: Please document the changes in impervious area so site requirements
can be determined. This includes showing areas where impervious area is being
removed, replaced, created, etc. Please contact Dan Mogen at
dmogen@fcgov.com or (970)224-6192 with any questions about what is to be
docuemented or what the changes may trigger. At a minimum, a simple grading
plan showing the existing and proposed drainage pattens will be required.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/13/2016
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
01/19/2016: Please add a dash ( - ) between the letter & number in the index for the
sheet numbering. See redlines.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please correct the description of sheet C-4 in the index. See redlines.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
01/19/2016: Please correct the title of sheet C-6. See redlines.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/19/2016
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
01/13/2016: Will any water or sewer services be needed on the site?
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/13/2016
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
01/20/2016: More details are needed on the materials of the tower. To make the
tower appear more authentic, what is it made of?
Why is the top appear to have cut-off? How can this be designed to look more like a
tree?
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Label the lengths of the antennas.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: The tite sheets need signature blocks for the Director of Community
Development and Neighborhood Services and the Owner with a notary
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
01/20/2016: Is there any lighting on the site? What type of lighting fixtures are being
used?
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 01/20/2016
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