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Home My WebLink AboutVERIZON FTC 1034 W VINE DR TOWER MODIFICATION - MJA210005 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET August 25, 2021 RE: RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FOR CDR210011 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY MODIFICATION PROJECT SITE ADDRESS: 1034 W VINE DR SITE NAME: FAT TIRE CO – ATC #420055 City of Fort Collins Planning & Development: See the responses to the Comments Letter, dated February 11, 2021, as part of the submittal for the Project to Modify the Existing Wireless Communication Facility, as described above. Development Review Coordinator Contact: Todd Sullivan, 970-221-6695, tsullivan@fcgov.com 1. I will be your primary point of contact throughout the development review and permitting process. If you have any questions, need additional meetings with the project reviewers, or need assistance throughout the process, please let me know and I can assist you and your team. Please include me in all email correspondence with other reviewers and keep me informed of any phone conversations. Acknowledged 2. The proposed development project is subject to a Type 1 Review. The decision maker for your project will be an Administrative Hearing Officer at a public hearing. For the hearing, we will formally notify surrounding property owners within 800 feet (excluding public right-of-way and publicly owned open space). As your Development Review Coordinator, I will assist with preparing the mailing and coordinating the hearing date with your team. A neighborhood meeting is not required for this development request, but if you would like to hold a meeting to notify your neighbors of the proposal prior to the hearing, please contact me to schedule a date, time and location for a meeting. Acknowledged. All City requirements for public notification will be followed. 3. I will provide you a roadmap specific to your development review project, helping to identify each step of the process. For more detailed process information, 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. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 4. I will provide you a roadmap specific to your development review project, helping to identify each step of the process. For more detailed process information, 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. Acknowledged 5. I will provide a Project Submittal Checklist to assist in your submittal preparation. Please use the checklist in conjunction with the Submittal Requirements located at: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php. The checklist provided is specific to this Conceptual project. If there are any significant changes to this project, please let me know so we can adjust the checklist accordingly. I can send an updated copy of the Submittal Checklist to ensure you are submitting the correct materials. Acknowledged 6. As part of your submittal you will respond to the comments provided in this letter. This letter is provided to you in Microsoft Word format. Please use this document to insert responses to each comment for your submittal, using a different font color. When replying to the comment letter please be detailed in your responses, as all comments should be thoroughly addressed. Provide reference to specific project plans or explanations of why comments have not been addressed, when applicable. Acknowledged 7. The request will be subject to the Development Review Fee Schedule: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/fees.php. I will provide estimated fees, which are due at time of project submittal for formal review. This is an estimate of the initial fees to begin the development review process based on your Conceptual Review Application. As noted in the comments, there are additional fees required by other departments, and additional fees at the time of building permit. The City of Fort Collins fee schedule is subject to change please confirm these estimates before submitting. If you have any questions about fees, please reach out to me. Acknowledged. Required fees will be paid by either check or credit card. 8. Submittals are accepted any day of the week, with Wednesday at noon being the cut-off for routing the same week. Upon initial submittal, your project will be subject to a completeness review. Staff has until noon that Friday to determine if the project contains all required checklist items and is sufficient for a round of review. If complete, a formal Letter of Acceptance will be emailed to you and the project would be officially routed with a three-week round of review, followed by a formal meeting. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET Planning Services Contact: Ryan Mounce, 970-224-6186, rmounce@fcgov.com 1. An extension of the existing monopine to 90-ft in height represents a change in character to the original wireless facility and will require approval as a major amendment to the existing approved plans. A major amendment requires a public hearing before an Administrative Hearing Officer and a potential neighborhood meeting. The proposed extension of the existing monopine has been reduced. The current proposal calls for an extension to 83’. Per federal law, (Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act), local jurisdictions “shall approve” and “may not deny” Eligible Facility Requests, such as this project. The law allows for extensions of 10% of the existing tower height, or 20’, whichever is greater. There are also shot clock provisions in the federal law which require approval by the local jurisdictions in a timely manner. It’s unclear whether a public hearing (if required) could take place within the time allotted by federal law. 2. Some elements of the existing wireless facility currently appear to be out of compliance with the original approved plans, such as dead/missing landscaping. These elements would need to be brought into compliance alongside any proposed changes to the site. Project will include compliance with originally stipulated landscaping condition of approval, as approved by the City. 3. Wireless telecommunication facilities require a 1:1 setback from the nearest property line with respect to pole height. A 90 ft pole may exceed this setback requirement, in which case, a letter signed by a structural engineer is needed indicating the facility has been designed to collapse rather than topple. The letter should address the interaction of the extension and original construction with regards to pole failure. Proposed extension has been reduced to 83’. Pole will be engineer-designed and approved to be structurally sound. 4. Stealth requirements for wireless facilities seek to hide, disguise, or minimize equipment visibility. An extension of antennas even further beyond the monopine branch diameter would not meet stealth requirements. Overall compatibility may also be an issue with the proposed height given the lack of other contextual evergreen landscaping or taller structures in the vicinity. Proposed extension has been reduced to 83’. Pine trees in this vicinity can often grow to 83’ and higher. CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 5. The existing monopine is one of the oldest examples in the community and of poorer visual quality than what would be required of a newer facility (higher branch density, simulated bark, etc.). Staff would be interested in further discussions about opportunities at this site to improve existing conditions or consider possibilities for alternative stealth designs that meet the needs for the existing and proposed antennas. If required, we may provide enhanced aesthetics for the monopine including painting, improved branch density, and possibly antenna socks to make it more visually appealing. 6. Finally, please note the City is working on a new Wireless Master Plan and future changes to standards and requirements for wireless facilities may be forthcoming. Depending on the timeline for an application submittal, additional standards may be required in the future Acknowledged 7. 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 at http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/landuse/begin.htm. Acknowledged 8. If this proposal is unable to satisfy any of the requirements set forth in the LUC, a Modification of 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. Acknowledged Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com 1. Engineering requirements may result from any required or requested site modifications surrounding the existing structure. If the proposal solely increases the height of the existing structure it is not anticipated that any specific requirements result. The remaining comments are general comments that would be applicable but pertain more towards fees or construction of the project. Acknowledged 2. Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Expansion Fees may be required at the time of building permit. Please contact Kyle Lambrecht at 221-6566 if you have any questions. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 3. The City's Transportation Development Review Fee (TDRF) is due at the time of submittal. For additional information on these fees, please see: http://www.fcgov.com/engineering/dev-review.php Acknowledged 4. Any public improvements that may be required must be designed and built in accordance with the Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards (LCUASS). They are available online at: https://www.larimer.org/engineering/streets Acknowledged 5. Regarding 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, subcontractors, 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 a part of the Development Construction Permit application. Acknowledged 6. The service to the Wireless Facilities will be consider a commercial service; therefore, the service lines from the transformers to the meters are required to be installed, owned, and maintained by the property owner. Acknowledged 7. Since this application is to expand the Wireless Facility to facilitate two different providers, it will be required that each provider is metered separately. Please coordinate meter locations with Light and Power and show on the utility plans during Final Design. These locations will need to comply with our electric metering standards. Electric meter locations will need to be coordinated with Light and Power Engineering. Reference Section 8 of our Electric Service Standards for electric metering standards. A link has been provided below. https://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FIN AL_18November2016_Amendment.pdf Acknowledged 8. A commercial service information form (C-1 form) and a one-line diagram for all commercial meters will need to be completed and submitted to Light & Power Engineering for review prior to Final Plan. A link to the C-1 form is below: http://zeus.fcgov.com/utils-procedures/files/EngWiki/WikiPdfs/C/C-1Form.pdf Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 9. On the one-line diagram, please show the main disconnect size and meter sequencing. A copy of our meter sequencing can be found in our electric policies practices and procedures below: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-forms-gui delines-regulations Acknowledged 10. The City of Fort Collins now offers gig-speed fiber internet, video and phone service. Contact Julianna Potts with Fort Collins Connexion at 970-207-7890 or jpotts@fcgov.com for commercial grade account support, RFPs and bulk agreements. Acknowledged 11. Light & Power will require AutoCAD files of the Site Plan, Utility Plans, and Landscape Plans prior to the Entitlement Process approval. Acknowledged 12. Electric capacity fees, development fees, building site charges and any system modification charges necessary to feed the site will apply to this development. Please contact me or visit the following website for an estimate of charges and fees related to this project: http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/plant-investment-develo pment-fees Acknowledged 13. Please reference our policies, construction practices, development charge processes, electric services standards, and fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers. Acknowledged Department: Forestry Contact: Molly Roche, 224-616-1992, mroche@fcgov.com 1. 2/8/2021: PRE-SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory Please schedule an on-site meeting with City Forestry (mroche@fcgov.com) to obtain tree inventory and mitigation information. Please note that these existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible. This meeting should occur prior to first round of formal submittal Forestry recommends scheduling the on-site tree inventory as early in the design process as possible. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 2. 2/8/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Trees provide many environmental and socioeconomic benefits including reduced cooling expenses, providing natural wind breaks, improving air quality, and increasing property values. Existing significant trees shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Will there be construction within the critical root zone of any of the existing trees on your property? The critical root zone is defined as 12 inches in radius per one inch in diameter at 4.5 ft above the ground. If so, please consider how the construction will impact the health of the nearby trees and consider alternate scenarios to preserve them. Additionally, please add a detail outlining the critical root zones of each existing tree. More information on how to show the critical root zone can be found in Land Use Code 3.2.1 (G). Acknowledged 3. 2/8/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP Please provide a landscape plan that meets the Land Use Code 3.2.1 requirements. This should include the existing tree inventory, any proposed tree removals with their locations clearly noted and any proposed tree plantings (including species, size, quantity, and method of transplant). The plans should also include the following City of Fort Collins notes: General Landscape Notes Tree Protection Notes Street Tree Permit Note, when applicable. These notes are available from the City Planner or by following the link below and clicking on Standard Plan Set Notes: https://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/applications.php Required tree sizes and method of transplant: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 6.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 1.5” caliper balled and burlapped Required mitigation tree sizes: Canopy Shade Tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Evergreen tree: 8.0’ height balled and burlapped Ornamental tree: 2.0” caliper balled and burlapped Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 4. 2/8/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP If applicable, please include locations of utilities on the landscape plan including but not limited to water service/mains, sewer service/mains, gas, electric, streetlights, and stop signs. Please adjust tree locations to provide for proper tree/utility separation.10’ between trees and public water, sanitary, and storm sewer main lines 6’ between trees and water or sewer service lines 4’ between trees and gas lines 10’ between trees and electric vaults 40’ between canopy shade trees and streetlights 15’ between ornamental trees and streetlights Acknowledged 5. 2/8/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP If applicable, please provide an “Existing Tree Removal Feasibility Letter” for City Forestry staff to review. Proposals to remove significant existing trees must provide a justification letter with specific details of the reasons for removal. For example, tree X removed due t grading; grading proposed to enhance storm water flow in this section of the development. This is required for all development projects proposing significant tree removal regardless of the scale of the project. The purpose of this letter is to provide a document of record with the project’s approval and for the City to maintain a record of all proposed significant tree removals and justifications. Existing significant trees within the project’s Limits of Disturbance (LOD) and within natural area buffer zones shall be preserved to the extent reasonably feasible. Streets, buildings, and lot layouts shall be designed to minimize the disturbance to significant existing trees. (Extent reasonably feasible shall mean that, under the circumstances, reasonable efforts have been undertaken to comply with the regulation, that the costs of compliance clearly outweigh the potential benefits to the public or would unreasonably burden the proposed project, and reasonable steps have been undertaken to minimize any potential harm or adverse impacts resulting from noncompliance with the regulation.) Where it is not feasible to protect and retain significant existing tree(s) or to transplant them to another on-site location, the applicant shall replace such tree(s) according to City mitigation requirements. Acknowledged 6. 2/8/2021: According to Land Use Code 3.2.1.(D)(c), canopy shade trees shall constitute at least (50%) of all tree plantings. Acknowledged 7. 2/8/2021: INFORMATION ONLY FOR PDP If the project is responsible for frontage improvements along W Vine Drive, please incorporate new street trees within the right of way. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET Department: Fire Authority Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970-416-2338, mglasgow@fcgov.com 1. EMERGENCY/STANDBY GENERATOR If the generator is supplied by use of diesel fuel or propane, it shall comply with any applicable sections of Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Chapter 57) of the 2018 IFC. Any building, structure or shelter housing the generator shall be properly signed and labeled. A separate permit is required if the fuel source is provided by a storage tank over 100 gal. Spill control may be required and TBD at time of building permit Acknowledged 2. BATTERY CABINET The plans do not indicate battery storage but if they are proposed, they must comply with applicable sections of IFC Chapter 12. Such systems shall be shown to comply with maximum allowable quantities and posted with warning signage as applicable. Acknowledged Department: Building Code Review Contact: Russell Hovland, 970-416-2341, rhovland@fcgov.com 1. Since the new pole ht will be taller than 75ft, the entire tower construction must be noncombustible (not wood) and comply with TIA-222. It must meet our wind and snow load listed below. Acknowledged 2. Construction shall comply with adopted codes as amended. Current adopted codes are: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) with local amendments 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with local amendments 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with local amendments 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) with local amendments 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) with local amendments 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with local amendments 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as amended by the State of Colorado 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State of Colorado Copies of current City of Fort Collins code amendments can be found at fcgov.com/building. Accessibility: State Law CRS 9-5 & ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017. Snow Load Live Load: 30 PSF / Ground Snow Load 30 PSF. Frost Depth: 30 inches. Wind Loads: Risk Category II (most structures): 140mph (Ultimate) exposure B or CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET Front Range Gust Map published by The Structural Engineer's Association of Seismic Design: Category B. Climate Zone: Zone 5 Energy Code: 2018 IECC commercial chapter. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: · Commercial occupancies must provide 10ft setback from property line and 20 feet between other buildings or provide fire rated walls and openings per chapter 6 and 7 of the IBC. Acknowledged Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Steve Gilchrist, 970-224-6175, sgilchrist@fcgov.com 1. TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY: The planned changes to the height of the existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility would not generate or alter the traffic or trips generated by this site. TIS Waived. Acknowledged Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion and Sediment Control Contact: Chandler Arellano, (970) 420-6963, carellano@fcgov.com 1. Information Only: No Comment from Erosion Control. Based upon the submitted Planning Materials it has been determined that this project; will disturb less than 10,000 sq. ft., is not proposed to be in a sensitive area, has no steep slopes (greater than 3H:1V) within or adjacent to the project, and is not part of a larger common development that will or is under construction. Therefore, no Erosion Control Material submittal is needed. If this project substantially changes in size or design where the above criteria now apply, erosion control materials should be submitted. Though the project at this time requires no erosion control material submittal, the project still must be swept and maintained to prevent dirt, saw cuttings, concrete wash, trash debris, landscape materials and other pollutants from the potential of leaving the site and entering the storm sewer at all times during the project in accordance with City Code 26-498. If complaint driven or site observation of the project seem not to prevent the pollutant discharge the City may require the project to install erosion and sediment control measures. Nearby inlets that may be impacted by the pollutants, in particular dirt, should be protected as a good preventative practice and individual lots should be protected from material escaping onto the sidewalk. If at building permit issuance any issues arise please email erosion@fcgov.com to help facilitate getting these permits signed off. Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET 2. No site improvements (site specific comment): No improvements or increases in impervious area are indicated in the application, so there are no Stormwater requirements. Please contact the Water Utilities Engineering if site improvements are anticipated. WaterUtilitiesEng@FCgov.com Acknowledged Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering Contact: Matt Simpson, (970)416-2754, masimpson@fcgov.com 1. No site improvements (site specific comment): No improvements or modifications to water or sewer infrastructure are indicated in the application, so there are no water or wastewater requirements. Please contact the Water Utilities Engineering if site improvements or additional utility construction is anticipated. WaterUtilitiesEng@FCgov.com Acknowledged Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Scott Benton, , sbenton@fcgov.com 1. No comments. Acknowledged Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com 1. As of January 1, 2015, all development plans are required to be on the NAVD88 vertical datum. Please make your consultants aware of this, prior to any surveying and/or design work. Please contact our office for up to date Benchmark Statement format and City Vertical Control Network information. Acknowledged 2. If submitting a replat is required for this property/project, addresses are not acceptable in the Subdivision Plat title/name. Numbers in numeral form may not begin the title/name. Please contact our office with any questions Acknowledged CIVIL | GEOTECHNICAL | SURVEY | INSPECTION | STRUCTURAL | PM&E | ENVIRONMENTAL | CONSTRUCTION | SITE ACQUISITION Nationwide Since 1997 TEP PHOENIX OFFICE 4710 E. ELWOOD, SUITE 9 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 623-271-4762 WWW.TEPGROUP.NET I look forward to working with the City of Fort Collins Planning and Development team in completing this application and working on an approval. As the primary point of contact for this application, please let me know if you need further information or need corrections to the submittal. Sincerely, Jeremy Underwood Site Acquisition Agent 623-271-4762 JUnderwood@tepgroup.net