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HomeMy WebLinkAbout197 Prospector Rd_T-Mobile Eligible Facility_PRE-23-001 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY PRE-23-001 DATE: January 1st, 2023 PLANNER: Luis Prado, luis.prado@aspen.gov PROJECT NAME AND ADDRESS: 197 Prospector Rd., T-Mobile Eligible Facility REPRESENTATIVE: Darren Hunter; 913.634.1245; hunter@insite-inc.com DESCRIPTION: The applicant is interested in modifying an existing wireless telecommunication installation on the roof of the building at 197 Prospector Rd. As described, the proposed project is replacing/upgrading existing equipment. T-Mobile is planning to replace 3 existing antennas with 3 new antennas on the building located at 197 Prospector Rd. Assuming the new equipment meets the wireless design review criteria – this will be an administrative review of an “eligible facility” – subject to a 60-day shot clock from receipt of a complete application. Two issues will be evaluated as part of this review: 1) Compliance with design guidelines and other requirements for wireless communications facilities. 2) Meeting the criteria for issuance of building permit for the proposed project. A building permit will be required to be submitted simultaneously to the Land Use Application. RELEVANT LAND USE CODE SECTIONS: Section Number Section Title 26.304 Common Development Review Procedures 26.505 Wireless Telecommunication Services Facilities and Equipment For your convenience –The following links may be helpful: Wireless Facilities Design Guidelines 26.505 Wireless Facilities – Land Use Code Wireless Specific LU application REVIEW BY: Staff for Complete Application Community Development Director for Approval REQUIRED LAND USE REVIEW(S): Wireless Communications Facilities – Administrative Review PUBLIC HEARING: No, Administrative PLANNING FEES: $1300 Deposit for 4 hours of staff time (hours will be billed/refunded at $325/hr) REFERRAL FEES: No TOTAL DEPOSIT: $1300.00 (Land Use) Building Permit Fees will be calculated at the time of submittal. Building Permit fees will be submitted separately during the permit review process. APPLICATION CHECKLIST – These items should first be submitted in a PDF; sent to: luis.prado@aspen.gov  Completed Land Use Application and signed Fee Agreement  Pre-application Conference Summary (this document)  Street address and legal description of the parcel on which development is proposed to occur, consisting of a current (no older than 6 months) certificate from a title insurance company, an ownership and encumbrance report, or attorney licensed to practice in the State of Colorado, listing the names of all owners of the property, and all mortgages, judgments, liens, easements, contracts and agreements affecting the parcel, and demonstrating the owner’s right to apply for the Development Application.  Applicant’s name, address and telephone number in a letter signed by the applicant that states the name, address and telephone number of the representative authorized to act on behalf of the applicant.  Letter from property owner providing consent to the application.  HOA Compliance form  Provision of project specific submissions as outlined in the Land Use Application – this includes but is not limited to visual depictions of the existing and proposed equipment – at elevation and plan view – and photo simulations of existing and proposed equipment.  Building and Permit Form (see attachment to email) – so that land use and permit review can happen in parallel fashion and importantly meet 60-day shot clock requirements for complete review. The contractor for the work must be submitted with the application. Contractor should contact buildingadmins@cityofaspen.com to initiate building permit process.  NIER/EME report or equivalent, stamped by a Colorado Licensed Engineer, that includes the following information: identifies and describes the specific RF emitting equipment and presents in tabular and graphic form the RF type, extent, and power that is emitted from the facility specific equipment and in relation to FCC rules related to maximum permissible exposure (MPE).  Depending on further review of the case, additional items may be requested of the application.  Once the application is deemed complete by staff, the applicant/applicant’s representative will receive an e-mail requesting submission of an electronic copy of the complete application and the deposit. Once the deposit is received, the case will be assigned to a planner and the land use review will begin. Disclaimer: The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the City. The summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that may or may not be accurate. The summary does not create a legal or vested right.