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Lindsay Ex
From:
Lindsay Ex
Sent:
Monday, December 10, 2012 1:58 PM
To:
Lindsay Ex
Cc:
Rowley, Scott (RowleyS@prpa.org); Iittlej@prpa.org; Sherry Albertson -Clark
Subject:
PRPA wall update
Attachments:
Dixon Creek East Wall sample.jpg.jpg; North, South and West Walls.pdf
Good afternoon everyone,
As you may have noticed, Platte River Power Authority has erected a scaled -down sample of the wall they are proposing
to construct at the Dixon substation. As you've expressed an interest in the project, I'm sending on a note from PRPA
staff regarding the wall, see below:
Note from PRPA:
Taking into account, engineering and aesthetic considerations as well as input from the public and City of Fort Collins
staff, Platte River Power Authority has selected a proposed design for a security wall at the Dixon Creek Substation.
A photo of the proposal for the east side of the wall is attached. The model wall in the photo is located on the northeast
corner of the substation property. Keep in mind this is a scaled down model. The actual wall panels will be 11 to 12 feet
tall.
The north, south and west wall panels will all be 12'. They will not alternate between 11' and 12' as on the east wall.
There will, however, be some natural articulation as the north and south wall follow the natural contour of the ground.
Also, as the north and south walls progress west from the east wall, the dark block at the bottom of the panels will be
phased out gradually in the first five panels. The dark rows nearer the top and the top cap will remain dark block (See
the attached illustration). The columns will be the same color as the wall panels (tan blend) with a dark cap.
The substation's gate will be painted to match the dark block.
At this time, PRPA has indicated they will resubmit a revised plan set quite soon and they are tentatively hoping to go to
hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board in January.
Thanks for your feedback to date on this project, and let us know if you have any comments on the proposed design.
Cheers,
Lindsay
Lindsay Ex, LEED G.A.
Environmental Planner
CDNS I City of Fort Collins
lex@fcRov.com
970.224.6143
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