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Home My WebLink AboutFTC EASTSIDE PARK SC WTF VERIZON - PDP170029 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - WTE / WTF INFORMATIONLRK CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS July 26, 2017 Wireless-Telecommunications Facility (WTF) Type 1 Review: Co-location Documentation FTC Eastside Park SC located at 1201 Riverside Avenue, Parcel ID# 8718215901 Candidate Analysis: The first step of any new project is a thorough candidate analysis conducted upon review of the wireless-telecommunication standards of the local jurisdiction, zoning map interpretation, and in-person site visits. The combination of these steps allows Verizon Wireless to then identify the most appropriate locations as well as locations that are actually feasible in terms of the ability to execute a lease agreement with the underlying property owner and that will be operational once installed. Whenever possible, Verizon Wireless leans towards co-location on structures such as buildings, utility infrastructure, or existing wireless-telecommunication facilities. Occasionally, a property owner will not be interested in leasing space to us for equipment or a facility. Other times, terrain, vegetation, and buildings will limit the construction feasibility and overall functionality of the equipment. The culmination of this analysis results in moving forward with a willing property owner, a location that is construction feasible, and a design that meets the intent of the wireless-telecommunications code. Small Cell Wireless-Telecommunication Facilities & Equipment: In the past, Verizon Wireless has constructed mostly macro projects designed to typically serve over a mile or more of users. These could have been installed on rooftops, existing wireless facility structures (tower co-location), or on new freestanding structures. In order to keep up with demand for data capacity and coverage in much smaller corners of the community, Verizon Wireless is moving towards implementation of small cell projects that typically serve a half mile or less. The target area of improved service could be as small as an office park or even just a busy intersection. As such, it will become increasingly less feasible to co-locate on existing buildings or poles due to the limited amount of options in these areas. It’s my understanding that Verizon Wireless is currently working with the City and Fort Collins Utilities to bring traffic light poles as well as street light poles along public right-of-way into the mix to increase the amount of co-location options. Until that time, Verizon will continue to analyze, identify, and design for co-location with the occasional need for a new freestanding structure. In regards to the design, small cell projects like FTC Eastside Park have one to two antennas whereas a typical macro site tends to have nine to twelve antennas. Because of this significant decrease in antennas, Verizon Wireless is able to install smaller equipment making them better equipped to fit into discrete locations. They are also able to implement more stealth technology designs such as light poles, flag poles, or steeples as a result of this transition from macro to small cell projects. These mimic structures will continue to have context to the area. LRK CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS Area Co-location Analysis: Prior to moving forward with the property at 1201 Riverside Ave, I contacted several property owners in the area of influence that appeared to make it through our preliminary test of feasibility (as noted previously). Our area of influence was extremely small limiting the overall number of options to work with due to the nature of small cell projects. I’ve provided a table below documenting a list of addresses, who was contacted, when they were contacted, and the end result of those interactions. Most of the contacted property owners did not respond to calls or letters aside from the church that we moved forward with and one other property located at 816 S Lemay Ave who was willing to entertain a rooftop installation. Table of Contacted Property Owners 1201 Riverside Ave Maryann Taylor 970-484-5999 2/22/2017- 3/22/2017 We moved forward with this property owner because of their location, interest, construction feasibility, and ability to meet the standards of the wireless code. 816 S Lemay Ave Jennifer Horrocks 970-484-8080 2/22/2017- 3/22/2017 This property owner was interested, but our analysis noted that an installation on the rooftop would not be feasible. Discussed in further detail in the Co- location Review below. 1133 Riverside Ave 970-631-8178 2/22/2017- 3/22/2017 This property owner did not return our calls or respond to our letters of interest. 1213 Riverside Ave 970-493-7575 2/22/2017- 3/22/2017 This property owner did not return our calls or respond to our letters of interest. 1124 E Elizabeth St 970-484-0798 2/22/2017- 3/22/2017 This property owner did not return our calls or respond to our letters of interest. 816 S Lemay Avenue Co-location Review: I conducted an on-site design visit with Jennifer Horrocks on March 10th , 2017 to properly vet the 816 S Lemay Avenue location. This visit allowed me to gather notes, photos, and information from the property owner in regards to their preferred design and location for equipment. I then presented the information to Verizon Wireless engineers who were able to perform remote analysis to determine that existing trees near the west and south ends of the rooftop would block signals unless we were allowed to build higher than the 15’ standard. Since we know that additional height on a building can cause aesthetic concerns and would require a deviation from the standards, this location was ruled out. LRK CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF VERIZON WIRELESS 1201 Riverside Avenue Colocation Review : As the only willing and feasible candidate, we moved forward with 1201 Riverside Ave. Our implementation team attended a site design visit on April 10th , 2017 to determine the most appropriate design. Our original design concept was to install a rooftop antenna. However, we were not confident that a rooftop design could be screened in a way would have the least possible impact on the architectural character and overall aesthetics of the building a key component of the wireless-telecommunication standards for rooftop equipment. Additionally, it was determined that structural reinforcements would have likely been necessary due to the age of the building and the existing rooftop condition. Any modifications to the rooftop structural components would have both caused unnecessary disturbance of the property owner’s daily operations and would have been cost prohibitive. Since the rooftop design wasn’t going to work, we began to look at other designs that could incorporate stealth technology to the extent as reasonable feasible. Several design options were tossed around by the team during the site visit, but we quickly noticed that the property owner lacked adequate lighting on the southwest corner of their parking lot. Therefore, we moved forward with a new wireless-telecommunications facility design that would benefit Verizon Wireless, the property owner, and the surrounding community a win-win for all parties. It was our intent to keep the light pole in line with other existing light pole height’s in the area, while also making sure that our overall height was the lowest height necessary to have an operational facility. As such, the likelihood of future colocation on the same light pole is minimal due to the low proposed height. Regardless, Verizon will work with any party interested in co-locating on the light pole upon notification of their intent to do so. Sincerely, Senior Site Acquisition Consultant, LRK Consulting LLC 1196 Grant Street, Unit 313, Denver, CO 80203 mrsagar45@gmail.com 219-477-0099