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Home My WebLink About08-19 CommentsDate Received 8/1/2019 Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue Office of the ,Fire Marshal 1080 Coverstone Drive iVinchester, VA 22602 (540) 665-6350 Fax: (540) 678-4739 Email: fmoWcva. us Plan Review & Comments Plan/Permit Type Conditional Use Permit 08-01-19 Name Telecommunications Monopole Address 107 Emory CT Stephens City Project Name Applicant Name & Number RE# Permit Number Emergency Vehicle Access: Hydrant Location: Siamese Location: Fire Lanes Required: Plan Approval Status Comments Monopole Tower Facility Thomas Moore Lawson, PC 540-665-0050 Adequate Inadequate NIA Adequate Inadequate 4A Adequate Inadequate N;A Yes No N�'A v .4 ppro ve Date Reviewed 8/22/2019 VA 22655 Conditional Use Permit Approved provided that fire department access and turnaround meet Frederick County Fire Prevention Code - 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4. A site plan will need to submitted showing this Signatures'~' 4~\ Reviewed By: Kenneth Scott, Jr. Titled %J --- REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT COMMENTS Winchester Regional Airport Mail to: Winchester Regional Airport Attn: Executive Director 491 Airport Road Winchester, Virginia 22602 (540) 662-2422 Hand deliver to: Winchester Regional Airport Attn: Executive Director 491 Airport Road (Rt. 645, off of Rt. 522 South) Winchester, Virginia Applicant: It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach two (2) copies of your application form, location map and all other pertinent information. Applicant's Name: Towerco Mailing Address: c/o Thomas Moore Lawson, Esq. P.O. Box 2740, Winchester. VA 22604 Telephone: 540-665-0050 Name of development and/or description of the request: TowerCo is seeking a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a telecommunications monopole tower facility, including the tower and related ground equipment. Location of Property: 107 Emory Court, Stephens City, VA 22655. From 1-81 N, take exit 307 for VA -277 toward Stephens C41To Route 340, Turn right onto VA -277E, Turn left onto Warrior Drive; Tum right onto Bridgewater Drive; Turn right onto Upperville Drive, Turn right onto Emory Court Winchester Regional Airport Comments: Winchester Regional Airport - Signature & Date: r, Notice to Winchester Regional Airport - Please eturn Form to Applicant 16 4�1 AIRPORT ROAD WN' --H -CHESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT 51 Fti; V1xi G. !N A 22602 '�1, yam'-•.., EST 1957 r's"�Jt -`' t�40` 662-5786 August 14, 2019 Thomas Moore Lawson P.O. Box 2740 Winchester, VA 22604 Re: Conditional Use Permit — Cellphone Tower 107 Emory Court, Stephens City, Virginia Dear Mr. Lawson, On behalf of the Winchester Regional Airport Authority (WRAA), please address the following comments regarding the above referenced Conditional Use Permit: 1. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Part 77.9, the development meets Federal Aviation Administration criteria to file an Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA). OE/AAA filings are also subject to review by the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV). a. Electronic filing may be accomplished at the following web address: https:Hoeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp. b. The height of the proposed structure must account for the maximum height of any and all appurtenances. c. Cranes and/or temporary construction equipment require a separate OE/AAA filing. d. OE/AAA submissions should be made a minimum of 45 days prior to the expected start date of construction. 2. Provide copies of any FAA determination letters to the airport. Thanks for your cooperation in ensuring the continued safety of the Winchester Regional Airport. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact my office. Sincerely, Nick Sabo, A/A. E. Executive Director Enclosure: OE/AAA Notice Criteria Tool Results Page 811412019 Notice Criteria Tool i s, ctdr;1 be acio-y o ,"ne at 7pm 7,mET o�i r hu d y, AL'rJst ? 5, 2019 for ucgrades 1 a; o!cgiize Fec<� rai A71�t1 >n f-" a ^ y i ncon , an ^ce Adrnlnlstration Notice Criteria Tool The requirements for filing with the Federal Aviation Administration for proposed structures vary based on a number of factors: height, proximity to an airport, location, and frequencies emitted from the structure, etc. For more details, please reference _ _. You must file with the FAA at least 45 days prior to construction it. your structure will exceed 200ft above ground level your structure will be in proximity to an airport and will exceed the slope ratio your structure involves construction of a traverseway (i a highway, railroad, waterway etc_.) and once adjusted upward with the appropriate vertical distance would exceed a standard of 77.9(a) or (b) your structure will emit frequencies, and does not meet the conditions of the . _ .. ,, your structure will be in an instrument approach area and might exceed part 77 Subpart C your proposed structure will be in proximity to a navigation facility and may impact the assurance of navigation signal reception your structure will be on an airport or heliport filing has been requested by the FAA If you require additional information regarding the fling requirements for your structure, please identify and contact the appropriate FAA representative using the x 7 1 f _ c - is for Off Airport construction. or contact the. _ ,r t s for On Airport construction. The tool below will assist in applying Part 77 Notice Critena. Latitude: 9 Deg M 6-64 S N• Longitude: ® Deg 10 M 5.4 S W • ,:Horizontal Datum: NAD83 Site Elevation (SE): 29 (nearest foot) . Structure Height : 95 (nearest foot) >Taaverseway: NoTraverseway (Additional height Is added to certain structures under 77.9(x)) User can Increase the default height adjustment for Traverseway, Private Roadway and Waterway !Is structure an airport: . No Yes Results You exceed the following Notice Criteria Yourproposed structure Is in proximity to a navigation facility and may impact the assurance of navlgation signal reception. The FAA, in accordance with 77.9, requests that you file. The FAA requests that you file ",. , https.-//oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/extemal/gisTools/gisAction.isp 112 8/14/2019 Notice Criteria Tool hitps://oeaaa.faa.govioeaaa/externaUgisTools/gisAction.isp 2/2 THOMAS MOORE LAWSON, P.C. *OF COUNSEL - WILLIAMS MIJLLF.N 120 EXETER DRIVE, SUITE 200 POST OFFICE BOX 2740 WINCHESTER, VA 22604 TELEPHONE: (540) 665-0050 FACsIMILE.(540)722-405I August 20, 2019 Nicholas Sabo, A.A.E, Executive Director Winchester Regional Airport 491 Airport Road Winchester, VA 22602 VIA E-MAIL Dear Nick: "THOMAS MOORE LAWSON • TLAWSONn4.LSPLGCONt Re: Conditional Use Permit -- Cellphone Tower Our File No. 1404.001 In response to your comments to the TowerCo Conditional Use Permit, enclosed please find the FAA Determination Letters for the monopole and for the temporary crane which will be used during construction of the monopole for your file. Please confirm that these letters satisfy the Airport's comments to the CUP Application. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. I look forward to hearing from you. Very ttruyours, Tho(ore son TML:jk Enclosures cc: TowerCo Mail Processing Center Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Issued Date: 05/06/2019 Chad Doherty TowerCo 2013 LLC 5000 Valleystone Dr Cary, NC 27519 Aeronautical Study No. 2019 -AEA -4529 -OE ** DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION ** The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning: Structure: Monopole VA0348 Tasker - Tower Location: Stephens City, VA Latitude: 39-05-06.64N NAD 83 Longitude: 78-10-45.40W Heights: 729 feet site elevation (SE) 199 feet above ground level (AGL) 928 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) This aeronautical study revealed that the structure does not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a hazard to air navigation provided the following condition(s), if any, is(are) met: It is required that FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, be e -filed any time the project is abandoned or: At least 10 days prior to start of construction (7460-2, Part 1) _X_ Within 5 days after the construction reaches its greatest height (7460-2, Part 2) Based on this evaluation, marking and lighting are not necessary for aviation safety. However, if marking/ lighting are accomplished on a voluntary basis, we recommend it be installed in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 70/7460-1 L Change 2. This determination expires on 11/06/2020 unless: (a) the construction is started (not necessarily completed) and FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or Alteration, is received by this office. (b) extended, revised, or terminated by the issuing office. (c) the construction is subject to the licensing authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and an application for a construction permit has been filed, as required by the FCC, within 6 months of the date of this determination. In such case, the determination expires on the date prescribed by the FCC for completion of construction, or the date the FCC denies the application. Page 1 of 6 NOTE: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE E -FILED AT LEAST 15 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE. AFTER RE-EVALUATION OF CURRENT OPERATIONS IN THE AREA OF THE STRUCTURE TO DETERMINE THAT NO SIGNIFICANT AERONAUTICAL CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED, YOUR DETERMINATION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE EXTENSION OF THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD. This determination is based, in part, on the foregoing description which includes specific coordinates, heights, frequency(ies) and power. Any changes in coordinates, heights, and frequencies or use of greater power, except those frequencies specified in the Colo Void Clause Coalition; Antenna System Co -Location; Voluntary Best Practices, effective 21 Nov 2007, will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including increase to heights, power, or the addition of other transmitters, requires separate notice to the FAA.This determination includes all previously filed frequencies and power for this structure. If construction or alteration is dismantled or destroyed, you must submit notice to the FAA within 5 days after the construction or alteration is dismantled or destroyed. This determination does include temporary construction equipment such as cranes, derricks, etc., which may be used during actual construction of the structure. However, this equipment shall not exceed the overall heights as indicated above. Equipment which has a height greater than the studied structure requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination concerns the effect of this structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. A copy of this determination will be forwarded to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) because the structure is subject to their licensing authority. If we can be of further assistance, please contact our office at (817) 222-5933, or andrew.hollie@faa.gov. On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 2019 -AEA -4529 - OE. Signature Control No: 402580263-404810371 (DNE ) Andrew Hollie Specialist Attachment (s) Case Description Frequency Data Map (s) cc: FCC Page 2 of 6 Case Description for ASN 2019 -AEA -4529 -OE Proposing to construct a Communication Tower with an Overall Hgt of 199' (Twr Hgt 195' with a 4' Lightning Rod) . Tower structure will be a Monopole. Page 3 of 6 Frequency Data for ASN 2019 -AEA -4529 -OE LOW HIGH FREQUENCY ERP FREQUENCY FREQUENCY UNIT ERP UNIT 6 7 GHz 55 dBW 6 7 GHz 42 dBW 10 11.7 GHz 55 dBW 10 11.7 GHz 42 dBW 17.7 19.7 GHz 55 dBW 17.7 19.7 GHz 42 dBW 21.2 23.6 GHz 55 dBW 21.2 23.6 GHz 42 dBW 614 698 MHz 1000 W 614 698 MHz 2000 W 698 806 MHz 1000 W 806 901 MHz 500 W 806 824 MHz 500 W 824 849 MHz 500 W 851 866 MHz 500 W 869 894 MHz 500 W 896 901 MHz 500 W 901 902 MHz 7 W 929 932 MHz 3500 W 930 931 MHz 3500 W 931 932 MHz 3500 W 932 932.5 MHz 17 dBW 935 940 MHz 1000 W 940 941 MHz 3500 W 1670 1675 MHz 500 W 1710 1755 MHz 500 W 1850 1910 MHz 1640 W 1850 1990 MHz 1640 W 1930 1990 MHz 1640 W 1990 2025 MHz 500 W 2110 2200 MHz 500 W 2305 2360 MHz 2000 W 2305 2310 MHz 2000 W 2345 2360 MHz 2000 W 2496 2690 MHz 500 W Page 4of6 TOPO Map for ASN 2019 -AEA -4529 -OE Page 5 of 6 Sectional Map for ASN 2019 -AEA -4529 -OE Page 6 of 6 Mail Processing Center Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Regional Office Obstruction Evaluation Group 10101 Hillwood Parkway Fort Worth, TX 76177 Issued Date: 05/06/2019 Chad Doherty TowerCo 2013 LLC 5000 Valleystone Dr Cary, NC 27519 Aeronautical Study No. 2019 -AEA -4530 -OE `DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURE** The Federal Aviation Administration has conducted an aeronautical study under the provisions of 49 U.S.C., Section 44718 and if applicable Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 77, concerning: Structure: Crane VA0348 Tasker - Crane Location: Stephens City, VA Latitude: 39-05-06.64N NAD 83 Longitude: 78-10-45.40W Heights: 729 feet site elevation (SE) 219 feet above ground level (AGL) 948 feet above mean sea level (AMSL) This aeronautical study revealed that the temporary structure does not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a hazard to air navigation provided the condition (s), if any, in this letter is (are) met: **SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S) OR INFORMATION** This determination is based, in part, on the foregoing description which includes specific coordinates, heights, frequency(ies) and power. Any changes in coordinates, heights and frequencies or use of greater power, except those frequencies specified in the Colo Void Clause Coalition; Antenna System Co -Location; Voluntary Best Practices, effective 21 Nov 2007, will void this determination. Any future construction or alteration, including increase to heights, power or the addition of other transmitters, requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination includes all previously filed frequencies and power for this structure. This determination does include temporary construction equipment such as cranes, derricks, etc., which may be used during actual construction of a structure. However, this equipment shall not exceed the overall heights as indicated above. Equipment which has a height greater than the studied structure requires separate notice to the FAA. This determination concerns the effect of this temporary structure on the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by aircraft and does not relieve the sponsor of compliance responsibilities relating to any law, ordinance, or regulation of any Federal, State, or local government body. A copy of this determination will be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration Flight Procedures Office if the structure is subject to the issuance of a Notice To Airman (NOTAM). Page 1 of 5 If you have any questions, please contact our office at (817) 222-5933, or andrew.hollie@faa.gov. On any future correspondence concerning this matter, please refer to Aeronautical Study Number 2019 -AEA -4530 -OE Signature Control No: 402580358-404810412 Andrew Hollie Specialist Page 2 of 5 (TMP) August 1, 2019 Mr. Thomas Moore Lawson P.O. Box 2740 Winchester, Virginia 22604 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/ 665-5651 RE: Request for Historic Resources Advisory Board (HRAB) Comments TowerCo — Conditional Use Permit Application Property Identification Number (PIN): 75-A-118 Current Zoning District: RA (Rural Area) Dear Mr. Lawson: Fax: 540/ 665-6395 Upon review of the proposed Conditional Use Permit Application, it appears that the proposal does not significantly impact historic resources and it is not necessary to schedule a formal review of the application by the HRAB. According to the Rural Landmarks Survey, there are no significant historic structures located on the property nor are there any possible historic districts in the vicinity. It was also noted that the National Park Service Study of Civil War Sites in the Shenandoah Valley does not identify a core battlefield within this area. Thank you for the chance to comment on this application. Please call if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Candice E. Perkins, AICD, CZA Assistant Director CEP/pd 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 o Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000