HomeMy WebLinkAboutDOWNTOWN TRANSIT FACILITY - PDP - 9-00 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUEST (3)Alternative Compliance Request - Site Lighting
Downtown Transit Center
Section 3.2.4 D Site Lighting
Purpose: "The intent of this section is to focus on the actual physical effects of lighting, as well
as the effect that lighting may have on the surrounding neighborhood."
Alternative Compliance Request
The nature of the site lighting chosen requires that we request alternative compliance for site
lighting as defined in section 3.2.41(D)(3) of the Fort Collins Land Use Code which states ...
"Light sources shall be concealed and fully shielded and shall feature sharp cut-off capability so
as to minimize up -light, spill -light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. "
The light chosen does not feature a sharp cut-off. The light chosen matches existing site
lighting along the existing Transit Center Kiss and Ride as well as other projects within the Civic
Center district including the Parking Garage and the Civic Center Office Building.
The building mounted lights do not feature a sharp cut-off but match the style and
character of the existing ornamental lights found along the Kiss and Ride, the Parking Garage
and the Civic Center Office Building.
There are no natural areas adjacent to the site that would be affected by the intrusion of
light from the proposed fixtures.
The plan, as submitted, serves the purpose of the code equally well or better than a plan
which complies with the code for the following reason:
The proposed site and building light fixture would better serve this site than a fixture
which complies the Land use Code. Because of their use along Mason Street in previous projects
such as the Parking Garage and the Civic Center Office Building and the Kiss and Ride,
deviating form the proposed fixture would cause a aesthetic break within the Civic Center
District disrupting continuity and connectivity. The proposed light fixture would retain the
connectivity and continuity with existing site lighting and neighboring developments.
The proposed light fixtures also comply with the light fixtures specified in the Mason
Street Pedestrian Improvements Plan.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
End of Request
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