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Landscape Architecture Urban Design Planning
October 11,2005
Ted Shepard
Current Planning Department
City of Fort Collins
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80521-0580
Re: Alternative Landscaping Compliance Timberline Center.
Dear Ted,
This letter is in regard to an Alternative Compliance Request to the LUC Section 3.2.1
Landscaping and Tree Protection, Section (E) Landscape Standards. The
specific sub -section is addressed as follows:
Section 3.2.1 (E)(2)(d) Foundation Plantings requires that there must be a
minimum 5-foot wide shrub bed along at least 50% of exposed sections of
building walls that are in high -use or high -visibility areas.
The retail buildings will have display windows, which promotes window shopping.
Continuous, 5 foot wide planting beds would prevent pedestrians from being able
to walk close to the windows and view displays. In lieu of at grade planters, the
applicant proposes to use moveable planters in a variety of shapes and sizes to
create seasonal interest. These elements will be consistent through the site and
will also be incorporated in seating plazas and focal point areas.
For the reasons outlined above we feel that the landscape elements along with
varied architectural features and special paving materials will achieve the
standard equally well and will enhance the pedestrian experience through out the
site.
Yours Sincerely,
Sandra McFeron
VF Ripley Associates
Phone 970.224.5828 Fax 970.224.1662
401 West Mountain Ave. Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2604
vfripley.com