HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIGDEN FARM, 8TH FILING, THE SHOPS @ RIGDEN FARM - PDP - 56-98R - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE REQUESTMATT &ASSOCIATES, ARCHITECTS and PLANNERS
January 13,2003
Cameron Gloss
Current Planning Department
City of Fort,Collins
2.81 North College Avenue
�{ �:Zi . P.O.. Box 580
`30 Fort Collins, CO 80621-0586
Re Alternative Compliance Rigden Farm 8"' Filing, The Shops at Rigden Farm_
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" Dear Cameron,
This letter is in regard to an Alternative Compliance Request to the: LUC Section 3.2.1
�Q 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
S building walls that are in high -use or high -visibility areas.
/The retail buildings will have display windows, which promote window shopping.
I 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.
Sincerely,
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Wyatt & Associates, P.C.
1865 so. pearl st., denver, colorado 80210 (303) 698-1717 fax (303) 778-6004