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Home My WebLink AboutREDTAIL - MAJOR AMENDMENT - 26-01B - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - BUILDING EXTERIORNTY I � i I ram•— I r I i . 1 r it I r ICI LOT 6 , I� , o �i '•' r WWII 5 ... H;1= ::l�-j I _. � L LOT3- 1 1\ 03/0 M.0. 1 1 I.,2-ON F1I1n co:"aR TII l W V l LOT a \ \` `rc D qf sarw• ` 2 \we� �O IUNI ~ E- nv LOTB TR+C TA••eo.R 1 43.4 0". 1 I• (''�'� H" t Wa ucmr< 0 UNITS (�-TIN FIATS 1 , LOT ` 0.4S6 e0.R ' I 1 O UNITS 1 1 (012.0R FIAT! ; 1 A s CAMERON LOT 1 LAn q. e� (( P OR FIA" (nIN TN �H LOT 0.WQe K Eb3TNU VETA100 1 T ya� P" 4 ft—ooy TIP. RO/e Liner FserO �P r%fs hc` / crs' i. 13 FOSSIL CHEEK OFFICE i N V V 14-B FOSSIL CREEK _ OF FICE �-' Petrn 9oelle.r � , - R.r'...V wr , I. dE"r ' TRACT A 1, W'd n rwlLr.wwt �� , , , TRACT A \� HA0/ r 0. 19Q. UNry L fLeYp. En.rnr \ a �\ Va+nit. CITY OF FORT COLUNS III 1 REDTAIL NATURAL AREA 1p :41M I . a•�wu �xrrmHnr+.. m�rvui a i and � " f e �;\pemmber 2lsl. gam � � L VFRlylay rvmvro �4A w.rvneax a rw� °J C � 9 o 2 � p 0 s O z `W 3 Dapm0er21� �..e p LL 4uOOwwWLVq 0 14n �� I�ui Lac I'I�nuior Oouw.ml Very importantly, however, the orientation of the buildings in a north/south alignment assures that the sidewalk and streets at the east of buildings, as well as the bicycle/pedestrian trail at the west of buildings, will both get a substantial amount of southern sunlighf to help ameliorate snow and ice conditions. 7. Because the buildings all have a ground level parking and occupancy beginning at the second level, then the bikers and pedestrians on the trails have more privacy than if they were directly opposite ground level office windows, and vise versa. 8. The project is in scale with the neighborhood because we have created the neighborhood. That is the whole purpose of the Redtail Office Campus, to create a neighborhood that has only four office buildings along its west edge in conjunction with a large amount of open space and ponds to the east. The buildings, in conjunction with such open space creates a neighborhood that is appropriate in its relationship between these elements. 9. A shadow analysis is enclosed. Also see the discussion of shadows, sun and related matters above. 10. Because the specific elements, to which we would compare our project to, don't exist because they have not been constructed (10 condominium buildings and 2 carriage houses), it is not possible to do a conventional visual analysis. It is, however, possible to compare our proposed 4 office buildings with the presently approved 10 condominium buildings and 2 carriage houses, with respect to the extent to which views are enhanced or blocked. The results are unequivocal. From 11 points of view, all such views are enhanced by the change from residential to office buildings. And in comparison from the same 11 points of view, all such views would be blocked if the currently approved condominium project is constructed. Other visual considerations are described in a number of places above. In addition, it is worth noting that a) approximately half the parked cars will now be out of sight, parked under buildings, b) the view of the parking lots from the east will be buffered by heavy landscape screening and c) the four office buildings are characterized by simple elegance in design and earth tones. Thank you for your consideration of the foregoing. Respevtully, on Prouty F:\Documents\RedtaiRMajor Amendment\Height.Review.061907.doc Page 3 6/20/2007 2:19 PM 4. Care has been taken to assure that these four office buildings and the entire project reflect a coherent environmental design. The buildings are located along the western edge of the property, blocking both the ugly views of the elevated railroad tracks and the train noise, which pedestrians drivers and people enjoying the private open space would otherwise see. Furthermore, the location of the buildings along the west edge allows for the open space, ponds and wetlands to all be contiguous. This aspect of environmental design is substantial, especially when you consider that the project has 79 percent open space. Views towards the project from the east driving in look over heavily -screened parking at the top of the hill toward four buildings with large windows of blue sky between them (as opposed to the present -approved project, which would, if built, have a view of ten condominium buildings and two carriage houses, presenting a virtual wall of buildings along the entire west edge of the project). Lastly, the buildings have been designed with rough finished block, earth tones and horizontal lines, all of which contribute to their environmental compatibility with their surroundings. 5. The views driving into the project are described above. From a pedestrian or driver's perspective, there are presently no views to the west, including the mountains, because of the high railroad track embankment along the entire west boundary. When the streets, sidewalks and buildings are constructed, there will be views from them of private open space and ponds to the north, to the east and to the southeast. In addition, there are views to the south across the project's private open space and out over 38 acres of City -owned Redtail Natural Area. Views of the project's private open space from outside the project are greatly enhanced as a result of not constructing 10 large condominium buildings and two carriage houses (as per the present approved project), but rather building only four office buildings. These views are increased from no views except a wall of buildings (currently approved project) to private open space views from about 40 percent of the bicycle/pedestrian trail at the west. And such views will be enjoyed from about 80 percent of the bicycle/pedestrian trail at the south. Views are increased from the east with landscaped parking and breaks of sky between buildings, as opposed to just a wall of condominiums. Views from the north are increased as a result of the elimination of the east row of condominiums, which previously blocked that portion of the view. 6. Two of the four buildings have shadows of an adjacent building to the south cast on them during part of the day, however, in an office environment, the working conditions are actually improved by having indirect sunlight rather than direct, southern sunlight. While solar collectors are not planned, the flat roofs of all four buildings are totally clear from shadow and available for same, should that ever prove to be desirable. F:\DocumentARedtail\Major Amendment\Height.Review.061907.doe Page 2 6/20/2007 2:19 PM RECEIVED CURRENT PLANNING To: Decision -maker From: Jon Prouty Lagunitas Redtail, Inc. Re: Redtail/Redtail Office Campus Building Height Review Date: June 20, 2007 Redtail Office Campus buildings will be 61 ft. in height, that is requiring a special height review. Our submittal is as follows: The Redtail Ponds Office Campus buildings are examples of creativity and diversity in architecture. The individual buildings have the aesthetics of dark earth tone rough block (providing relief and shadow) for the base of buildings and for the central element and complementing this a lighter gray/beige earth tone for the three stories above the base and flanking central element. The roofline is slightly asymmetrical and takes two steps down at one end, providing added diversity and interest in the design. In this respect. Buildings 1 and 2 will be reciprocal of each other, as will 3 and 4. This, coupled with the fact that 4 is not in the same row as 1 through 3, contributes to the diversity and difference between buildings, however, this notwithstanding, there is enough commonality of elements so that the four buildings are cohesive aesthetically. The building design is simple, elegant and reflects some of the elements which Frank Lloyd Wright used successfully in residential design. 2. Two aspects of building design contribute both to the creativity and diversity in architecture of the buildings, and also to fundamental functional aspects of the building. They are: A. The use of full under -building parking to create a base for the building, as well as convenient building access from a sheltered parking area. In addition, under - building parking results in about 50 percent of the parking being hidden from view. B. While a portion of the height in excess of 40 ft. is necessary for the aesthetics of the roof profile, the majority of this excess height is required to allow for a state- of-the-art subfloor plenum HVAC delivery system which, coupled with other energy -saving measures, will reduce energy costs for these buildings by about 50 percent. 3. The four Redtail Ponds Office Campus buildings are harmonious with the neighborhood because we are creating our own office campus neighborhood separate and buffered from other uses in all directions. 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