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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1323 W PLUM ST WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT - BDR230002 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - RESPONSE TO STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS 4751 Fox St. Denver, CO 80216 Response to Comments for the Zoning Review of DISH Wireless Colocation To: Development Services, Zoning and Building Permitting City of Ft Collins From: Kenneth Trujillo Subject: DNDEN00178B DISH Wireless Rooftop Collocation Date: 1/25/2023 Location: 1323 W Plum St, Unit DISH Ft. Collins CO 80521 Back in March of 2022, WYCO and UCI2 hired independent contractor Mike Sharlow to complete this zoning permit on our behalf. However, Mike Sharlow is no longer working for us on this project. I, Kenneth Trujillo, of UCI2 will be the main poiunt of contact moving forward. Back in March Mike Sharlow received the below comments. Below are the City of Ft. Collins reviewer’s comments in black. Also below are WYCO/UCI2’s responses to these comments in Red. Planning Services Contact: Will Lindsey, wlindsey@fcgov.com 1. Thank you for the opportunity to review these pre submittal materials. The majority of Planning’s comments are related to the location and appearance requirements for wireless telecommunication equipment. The full list of standards can be found in Land Use Code Section 3.8.13. 2. Related to the visibility and architectural compatibility of the equipment please provide color elevations and photo renderings of the proposed equipment with the official submittal. These should be included in the official plan set. Applicant Response: WYCO has provided photo simulations with the attached application. We have additionally added the photo sims to the zoning drawing plan set in pages A-8 and A-9. 3. A propagation analysis and narrative detailing why the location was selected, and what alternatives were explored should be provided in the official submittal materials for the project. This additional propagation map has been included in our resubmittal package. 4. The city is currently working on updating its Land Use Code standards for wireless telecommunication facilities and equipment as part of the implementation of the Wireless Telecommunications Master Plan adopted in Fall 2021. The proposed code changes are anticipated to be adopted in Q3 of 2022. For additional information on the progress of that project please stay in touch with me. UCI2 will work closely with Ft Collins planning to ensure our design meets their code. This particular design is a standard telecom deployment. 5. Regarding the Wireless Telecommunications Master Plan the capacity analysis does identify this area as in need of additional facilities to support the higher population density (see pg. 48 of the plan: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/4368/widgets/13583/documents/23688). This is great news. This newly built high density area is in need of high-quality internet and wireless services which is why we are co-locating at this site. 6. Wireless telecommunication equipment is required to be the same color as the building or structure to which or on which such equipment is mounted. All of equipment will be painted to match the existing building’s façade and this is further shown in our photo simulations. Additionally, this is called out on our antenna drawings. 7. Whenever a wireless telecommunication antenna is attached to a building roof, the height of the antenna cannot be more than 15 feet over the height of the building. None of the proposed equipment will protrude 15 feet over the height of the building. 8. All wireless telecommunication equipment must be located as far from the edge of the roof as possible. Roof and ground mounted wireless telecommunication equipment must be screened by parapet walls or screen walls in a manner compatible with the building's design, color and material. All of the main equipment is located as far as possible from the parapet of the building and will not be visible from street view. 9. Whenever wireless telecommunication equipment is mounted to the wall of a building or structure, the equipment must be mounted in a configuration as flush to the wall as technically possible and cannot project above the wall on which it is mounted. To the maximum extend feasible, the equipment should feature the smallest and most discreet components that the technology will allow so as to have the least possible impact on the architectural character and overall aesthetics of the building or structure. All of the antennas will be mounted as close a technically feasible to the wall. Department: Historic Preservation Contact: Jim Bertolini, 970 416 4250, jbertolini@fcgov.com 1. NO HISTORIC REVIEW REQUIRED: This proposal does not require historic review because there are no designated historic resources, or resources that are at least 50 years old and would require evaluation, on the development site or within 200 feet of the development site. No response needed. Department: Engineering Development Review Contact: Sophie Buckingham, , sbuckingham@fcgov.com 1. RESOLVED: Sheet A 1.2 proposes an access easement and a utility easement for Dish Wireless. The applicant has clarified that these will be private easements. No response needed. 2. If new public easements will be required by other reviewers, please read the Easement Dedication Process information available at https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/devrev.php and use the appropriate deed template. No public easement will be created. No further response needed. 3. INFORMATION ONLY: Larimer County Road Impact Fees and Transportation Capital Expansion Fees are due prior to issuance of building permit. For more information, please visit https://www.fcgov.com/engineering/tcef.php. UCI2 will pay all fees invoiced to us. However, our project will not impact roads or transportation in anyway. 4. INFORMATION ONLY: Any damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk existing prior to construction, as well as streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, destroyed, damaged or removed due to construction of this project, shall be replaced or restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense prior to the acceptance of completed improvements and/or prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. All work that damages the sidewalks will be restored to City of Fort Collins standards at the Developer's expense. 5. INFORMATION ONLY: 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. N/A, no response needed. 6. INFORMATION ONLY: Any public improvements 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/urban area street standards 2021 N/A, no response needed. 7. INFORMATION ONLY: Utility plans will be required and a Development Agreement may be recorded once the project is finalized. No response needed. 8. INFORMATION ONLY: A Development Construction Permit (DCP) may need to be obtained prior to starting any work on the site. No response needed. 9. INFORMATION ONLY: 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. No response needed. 10. INFORMATION ONLY: Doors are not allowed to open out into the right of way. Bike parking required for the project cannot be placed within the right of way and if placed just behind the right of way need to be placed so that when bikes are parked they do not extend into the right of way. No response needed. 11. INFORMATION ONLY: In regard 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, 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. All equipment will be staged on the roof. Department: Traffic Operations Contact: Spencer Smith, 970 221 6820, smsmith@fcgov.com 1. No comments on the proposed project. No response needed. Department: Stormwater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970 305 5989, dmogen@fcgov.com 1. Proposed easement (site specific comment): What is proposed in the easement along the east side of the building? There is existing stormwater infrastructure in this area, and this infrastructure must be accounted for in the final design including meeting separation requirements. Please show existing utility infrastructure in addition to proposed infrastructure. The purpose of the easement is to bring Zayo fiber into the building. We will just need to introduce one 1¼” conduit for a small fiber cable to be brought onto the property. We have added the existing storm water facilities to the drawings for your review. 2. Minimal site improvements (site specific comment): For your information, stormwater requirements for on site detention apply when a site adds greater than 1,000 square feet of impervious area (net). Stormwater requirements for water quality treatment and Low Impact Development (LID) methods apply when a site adds or modifies greater than 1,000 square feet of impervious area (gross). Projects in this category will require a drainage report and construction plans prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. Our small telecom project on the roof will not affect the storm water in any way. If the project will add between 350 to 1,000 square feet of new impervious area, a drainage letter, site grading plan, and impervious area documentation are required. These must document the existing and proposed drainage patterns. In most cases these will be prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in Colorado. If site improvements are anticipated, please contact Water Utilities Engineering at WaterUtilitiesEng@FCgov.com to discuss the project specific stormwater requirements prior to submittal. Our small telecom project on the roof will not affect the storm water. We have addede the storm drain to the drawings to ensure our contractors are aware of the private storm drain. However, we bore around/under it and go straight to the power room. Department: Water Wastewater Engineering Contact: Dan Mogen, 970 305 5989, dmogen@fcgov.com 1. Show existing infrastructure (site specific comment): Please show all existing and proposed infrastructure, address any anticipated impacts, and ensure adequate separation is provided. Where will proposed fiber be aligned to provide connection? Existing infrastructure includes water and sewer mains in Plum Street, water and sewer services to the existing building, and stormwater system/outfall from the existing building. We will add one 1 ¼“ conduit for fiber. We have added the water and sewer lines to our drawings. Our small telecom project on the roof will not impact water, storm water, or sewer mains. 2. No service needed (site specific comment): There is no anticipated water or sewer use with the proposed improvements. Please contact Water Utilities Engineering at WaterUtilitiesEng@FCgov.com if water and sewer is needed. Our telecom project will not use water. No response needed. Department: Stormwater Engineering – Erosion Control Contact: Jesse Schlam, 970 218 2932, jschlam@fcgov.com 3. 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. N/A, No response needed. Department: Electric Engineering Contact: Austin Kreager, 970 224 6152, akreager@fcgov.com 1. It is unclear to me from your plans if you are proposing to add a new meter for these antennas or planning on coming from an existing meter. If you are planning on installing a new meter and/or service line to the transformer, please submit a C 1 Form and One line diagram. Our project will be using house power and will just be installing a 200A breaker to the existing house power. We will not install our own meter. 2. If a new meter is required, Electric Capacity Fee, Building Site charges and any system modification charges necessary will apply to this development. Our project will be using house power and will just be installing a 200A breaker to the existing house power. We will not install our own meter. 3. You may contact Austin Kreager, project engineering if you have questions. (970) 224 6152. You may reference Light & Power’s Electric Service Standards at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/ElectricServiceStandards_FINA L_18November2016_Amendment.pdf You may reference our policies, development charge processes, and use our fee estimator at http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders and developers. Department: Environmental Planning Contact: Ben Oesterling, , boesterling@fcgov.com 1. The City of Fort Collins has many sustainability programs and goals that may benefit this project. Of particular interest may be: 1) Zero Waste Plan and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Assistance Program (WRAP) provides communication materials and on site assessments to support recycling program. Also provides rebates for new compost programs: http://fcgov.com/recycling/wrap.php, contact Waste Reduction and Recycling Team at recycling@fcgov.com. 2) Solar Rebate Program offers up to $50,000 in rebates to Fort Collins Utility customers for the installation of solar PV: www.fcgov.com/solar, contact Rhonda Gatzke at 970 416 2312 or rgatzke@fcgov.com 3) Integrated Design Assistance Program offers financial incentives and technical support for new construction and major renovation projects. Must apply early in the design phase: http://fcgov.com/idap, contact David Suckling at 970 416 4251 or dsuckling@fcgov.com No response needed. Department: Forestry Contact: Christine Holtz, , choltz@fcgov.com 1. PRE SUBMITTAL: Forestry Tree Inventory Will there be any tree impacts with the proposed placement of new antennas? If tree impacts are anticipated, please schedule an on site meeting with City Forestry (choltz@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. There will be no impact to the existing trees. For our project the only work on the ground will be to bring fiber from the corner of the property into the existing electrical room. 2. 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 tree diameter measured at 4.5 ft above the ground. We will not be doing work near the critical root zone of the small tree shown below. 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 on the landscape plans. 3. 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 The tree and utilities has been added to the resubmittal documents. 4. 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. No trees will be removed as a result of this project. Department: Fire Authority Contact: Marcus Glasgow, 970 416 2869, marcus.glasgow@poudre fire.org 1. EMERGENCY GENERATOR If backup power is provide by a generator with a fuel tank, the storage and use of diesel fuel or propane, for the purposes of supplying an emergency generator, 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 an AST. Spill control may be required and TBD at time of building permit. No emergency generator will be installed for this telecom project 2. BATTERY CABINET If backup power is provided by battery, the Electrical Energy Storage Systems shall be shown to comply with 2018 IFC Section 1206 and any other applicable sections of Chapter 12. Stationary storage systems shall be separated from any required means of egress by not less than 10 feet (IFC 1206.2.8.7.2). Cabinet signage shall comply with IFC 1206.2.8.6.2. Refer to Tables 1206.2 & 1206.2.9 for threshold quantities and maximum allowable quantities. Specific requirements related to battery type. Appropriate hazard warnings to be posted. No response needed. 3. PLAN REVIEW SUBMITTAL When you submit for your building permit though the City of Fort Collins please be advised Poudre Fire Authority is an additional and separate submittal. The link for Poudre Fire Authority’s plan review application can be found at: https://www.poudre fire.org/online services/contractors plan reviews and permits/new building plan review application. No response needed. 4. CODES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS This project was reviewed under the 2018 IFC and local amendments. Adoption of the 2021 IFC and local amendments is expected in early 2022. Copies of our local amendments can be found here: https://www.poudre fire.org/programs services/community safety services fire prevention/fire code adoption Free versions of the IFC can be found here: https://codes.iccsafe.org Department: Building Code Review Contact: Russell Hovland, 970 416 2341, rhovland@fcgov.com 1. The antenna install requires a building permits and engineered plans must be submitted showing the attachment detail meets our 140 mph wind load. The adopted code is 2018 IBC however the 2021 IBC will be adopted in April of 2022. Department: Technical Services Contact: Jeff County, 970 221 6588, jcounty@fcgov.com Codes have been updated to show the 2021 IBC codes. 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. N/A, no response needed. 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. N/A, no response needed. 3. Closure reports will be required for all Subdivision Plats & Easements submitted for review. N/A, no response needed.