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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
June 24, 2016
Atlas Tower 1 LLC
4450 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80203
RE: 2008 Turnberry Rd - Wireless Telecommunications Facility, PDP160018, Round Number 1
Comment Summary:
Department: Engineering Development Review
Contact: Marc Virata, 970-221-6567, mvirata@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/21/2016: There were several sheets in the overall set that were given City Utility
Plan Approval Blocks on the lower right of the page. Civil drawings with this approval
block are their own separate set and would not be merged in the submittal package
with the other sheets. That said, there may not ultimately be a need for a civil set
(pending perhaps verification on Stormwater's comment regarding the amount of
impervious area). Further discussion should occur to coordinate whether a separate
distinct civil plan set will be needed and how portions of the existing set are either
incorporated in a civil set done by a Colorado licensed P.E., or left into the existing
set with the utility plan approval blocks removed.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/21/2016: One easement dedication to the City Transportation Development
Review Fee (of $250) was paid for. I'm unclear as to what this pertains to, but
presume this might be the fire lane that's identified as 20' access easement on the
plan set. This should depicted on the set as an emergency access easement,
dedicated to the City ). Further clarity on the plan set should be indicated on the
proposed 10' utility easement -- is this dedicated to the City of Fort Collins as well?
(which would require an additional $250). Legal descriptions for dedication of
easements would need to be provided and I can provide our standard form for
easement dedications sot the City. Recording fees would need to also be provided
for any dedications to the City.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
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, Clay Frickey, at
970-224-6045 or cfrickey@fcgov.com.
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06/21/2016: A development agreement will need to be entered into on this project
indicating that future development/redevelopment of the property could require the
improvement of Turnberry Road in accordance with 24-95 of the City Code. At time
of a final plan approval for the project the drafting of the development agreement with
information provided by the developer, would occur.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
Contact: Sheri Langenberger, 970-221-6573, slangenberger@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/06/2016:
The project provided payment for an easement or right-of-way dedication, but did not
pay the TDRFee for the project. The project still owes the $65 TDRFee.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/06/2016
Department: Environmental Planning
Contact: Stephanie Blochowiak, 970-416-4290, sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Topic: General
Our city has an established identity as a forward-thinking community caring about
the quality of life offered to current and future citizens, and has many sustainability
programs that may benefit your project. Of particular interest may be the:
1. Green Building Program: http://www.fcgov.com/enviro/green-building.php, contact
Tony Raeker at 970-416-4238 or traeker@fcgov.com
2. Solar Energy:
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/residential/renewables/solar-contractors-resources,
contact Norm Weaver at 970-416-2312 or nweaver@fcgov.com
3. Urban Agriculture: http://www.fcgov.com/developmentreview/urbanagriculture.php
Please consider City sustainability goals and ways this development might engage
in these community efforts.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
Topic: Landscape Plans
06/20/2016: It appears a 6ft wooden fence will be used for screening purposes (in
lieu of landscaping) and that no additional landscaping is required at this time. Note
that if any significant trees (> 6in Diameter at Breast Height) are to be removed to
complete construction of this project, a review of the trees and any mitigation
requirements will need to occur; contact Tim Buchanan, City Forester
(970-221-6361 or tbuchanan@fcgov.com) for further details. Environmental
Planning has no further comments regarding landscape plans.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
Topic: Lighting Plan
06/20/2016: It appears security lighting will be provided by high-pressure sodium
bulbs and down-directional luminaries. Warmer color light temperatures (warm
white, 3000K or less) fixtures are preferred, in accordance with International
Dark-Sky Association recommendations. Please submit manufacturer cut-sheets
for proposed lights; electronic copies are sufficient and can be sent to:
sblochowiak@fcgov.com
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
Department: PFA
Contact: Jim Lynxwiler, 970-416-2869, jlynxwiler@poudre-fire.org
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Topic: General
06/07/2016: FIRE LANES
Emergency vehicle access is required to within 150' of all exterior portions of any
building, or facility as measured by an approved route around the perimeter. All
private roads serving as fire lanes shall be dedicated as an Emergency Access
Easement (EAE), be designed to standard fire lane specifications and be notated as
a separate Legal Document. Legal language below.
> IFC 503.1.1: Approved fire Lanes shall be provided for every facility within the
jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of
this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/07/2016
06/07/2016: FIRE LANE SPECIFICATIONS
A fire lane plan shall be submitted for approval prior to installation. In addition to the
design criteria already contained in relevant standards and policies, any new fire
lane must meet the following general requirements:
> Shall be designated on the plat as an Emergency Access Easement.
> Maintain the required 20 foot minimum unobstructed width & 14 foot minimum
overhead clearance. (Due to the nature of this Facility and rural orientation,
exceptions to the this standard can be discussed).
> Be designed as a flat, all-weather driving surface capable of supporting 40 tons.
Compacted road base is acceptable in this rural oriented application.
> Dead-end fire access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with
an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The proposed plan appears to
have achieved this design standard with a hammerhead turnaround.
> The required turning radii of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of
25 feet inside and 50 feet outside. It does not appear the proposed plan has
achieved this standard at the hammerhead turnaround.
> Be visible by painting and/or signage, and maintained unobstructed at all times.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/07/2016
06/07/2016: MARKING
> IFC503.3: Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other
approved notices that include the words NO PARKING - FIRE LANE shall be
provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the
obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be
maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times ad be replaced or repaired
when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/07/2016
06/07/2016: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
> IFC503.4: Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner,
including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established
in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/07/2016
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06/07/2016: PREMISE IDENTIFICATION AND WAYFINDING
From the provided Site plan, it appears that the new Facility is about 460ft from the
proposed entry off Turnberry. The Facility address is required to be visible at the
Street and at the new Building. It is requested that a plan for monument signage and
wayfinding to the new facility be provided. 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: 5 Comment Originated: 06/07/2016
Department: Planning Services
Contact: Clay Frickey, 970-224-6045, cfrickey@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/21/2016: Since this proposal is subject to the Addition of Permitted Use process,
staff will require more details on the following:
- Number of vehicles entering and leaving the site if this tower contains facilities for 3
carriers.
- Frequency of work done by crews for each carrier.
- Duration of the work per visit to the facility by each carrier.
- Noise generated from the proposed tower and its associated equipment.
- If this tower ends up accommodating 3 carriers, the cumulative noise of the
equipment for each carrier.
The narrative supplied no data on any of the issues above. Staff wil require data on
all of these issues in order to make a determination on how this proposal meets the
criteria of the Addition of Permitted Use process outlined in Land Use Code section
1.3.4(C)(1).
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/21/2016: Will the tower have a flat top as shown on the elevations or will it have
a cap as shown on the renderings? Please ensure the elevations and renderings
are consistent.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/21/2016: Please submit paint samples for the City's review. Staff would prefer
neutral colors to make the tower less obtrusive.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/21/2016: Similarly, what color will the fence be? The description on the site plan
is vague. The fence should blend in and enhance the rest of the site as much as
possible.
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/21/2016: For future submittals, the sheet index should be located at the front of
the packet as oppossed to the back of the packet.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
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06/21/2016: Exhibit 5 of the narrative contains a site plan that is inconsistent with
the site plan submitted. Exhibit 5 shows an access easement extending to
Turnberry at the south end of the site while the site plan submitted shows the
access coming from the northern end of the site with a fire truck turnaround shown.
Please make these documents consistent.
Comment Number: 6 Comment Originated: 06/21/2016
06/22/2016: For the narrative, please provide more details about the need for more
coverage and capacity in this region of Fort Collins. What is your current level of
service now? When are the carriers predicting their cell service will reach levels that
are unacceptable? This information is important in justifying the need for a cell
tower at this location in this zone district.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
Department: Stormwater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/16/2016: Impermeable area calculations were seen on the site plan (Sheet C-1).
Please review these numbers for accuracy (the silo foundation area seems to be
small) and revise to include impervious area for the proposed lease areas.
If there is an increase in imperviousness greater than 1,000 square feet a drainage
report, erosion control report and construction plans are required and they must be
prepared by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. The
drainage report must address the four-step process for selecting structural BMPs.
If the increase in impervious area is greater than 350 square feet and less than
1,000 square feet, a drainage letter along with a grading and erosion control plan
should be sufficient to document the existing and proposed drainage patterns.
When improvements are proposed to an existing developed site and there is an
increase in impervious area greater than 1000 square feet, onsite detention is
required with a 2-year historic release rate for water quantity.
Fifty percent of the site runoff is required to be treated using the standard water
quality treatment as described in the Fort Collins Stormwater Manual, Volume
3-Best Management Practices (BMPs).
(http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/business/builders-and-developers/development-form
s-guidelines-regulations/stormwater-criteria) Extended detention is the usual
method selected for water quality treatment; however the use of any of the BMPs is
encouraged.
Low Impact Development (LID) requirements are required on all new or
redeveloping property which includes sites required to be brought into compliance
with the Land Use Code. These require a higher degree of water quality treatment
with one of the two following options:
A. 50% of the newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques and 25% of new paved areas must be pervious.
B. 75% of all newly added or modified impervious area must be treated by LID
techniques.
Please contact Dan Mogen at (970)224-6192 to discuss where the impervious area
for this project falls and what exactly will be required to meet Stormwater
requirements.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/16/2016
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06/16/2016: Please note that additional comments may be forthcoming upon future
submittals as additional details are discovered.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/16/2016
Department: Technical Services
Contact: Jeff County, 970-221-6588, jcounty@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/20/2016: There is text that needs to be masked. Mask all text in hatched areas.
See redlines.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
06/20/2016: There are line over text issues. See redlines.
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
06/20/2016:
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/20/2016
Department: Water-Wastewater Engineering
Contact: Dan Mogen, 970-224-6192, dmogen@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/16/2016: FYI, if water or wastewater services were to be needed, they would be
provided by North Weld County Water District and Boxelder Sanitation District.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/16/2016
Department: Zoning
Contact: Noah Beals, 970-416-2313, nbeals@fcgov.com
Topic: General
06/22/2016: There should be two sets of plans, a Utility Plan set and a Planning Set.
Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
06/22/2016: For the Planning set there needs a title sheet with signature blocks and
sheet index
Comment Number: 2 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
06/22/2016: On the elevation need to include the cap/top.
Comment Number: 3 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
06/22/2016: Where is the landscape plan?
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
06/22/2016: Exhibit 5 labels the access easement in a different location then the
rest of the plans. Which is correct?
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 06/22/2016
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