HomeMy WebLinkAboutMULBERRY LEMAY CROSSING, PHASE 3 (KFC/TACO BELL) - PDP & FDP - 36-96F & G - CORRESPONDENCE -I suggest that you consider placing the transformer within an enclosure for maximum
screening. The enclosure must be three feet clear of the transformer. Such screening will
help reduce site clutter and accentuate the building, drive -through lane and menu board.
We have seen successful enclosures that are combined with the trash enclosure. For
example, the trash enclosure wall could double as the side wall for the enclosure. That
way, only a new rear and opposite side wall would need to be constructed. The front
would remain open but I recommend low deciduous shrubs three feet clear for aesthetic
purposes.
Please let me know what your team thinks of these ideas. It is my sincere hope that the
team will respond creatively and that this facility will be one of the most outstanding
stores in our region.
Sincerely:
T
Ted Shepard
Chief Planner
Commu,.,ty Planning and Environmental �_,zrvices
Current Planning
City of Fort Collins
January 3, 2002
Mr. Mathew Pridemore
Architekton
398 South Mill Avenue, Suite 301
Tempe, AZ 85281
RE: KFC/Taco Bell
Dear Mathew:
Attached are the latest comments from Engineering. In addition, I would like to pass
along suggestions on two other minor issues.
First, as we discussed on the phone, I encourage you and the client to consider enhancing
the outdoor dining area between Magnolia Street and the north elevation of the building.
The purpose of the enhancement would be to promote outdoor dining and pedestrian
gathering as a way to add life to the shopping center.
Perhaps some of the enhancements could include a low to medium shrub hedge that
separates the yard from the street. Or, a low picket or wrought -iron fence could be used.
This would contribute to defining an inviting outdoor space. Other ideas include
movable furniture, like that found along the sidewalks in our downtown, benches for
single diners, newspaper vending, drinking fountain, ashtrays for smokers taking a break
and trash containers (minus the "Colonel" logo, of course). This list is not meant to be
exhaustive and your team may think of other elements.
It is my hope that KFC and Taco Bell will entice the Wal-Mart employee on break/lunch
time and that working indoors, these employees will enjoy relaxing in an attractive, well -
designed outdoor setting. (If you do not already have in your library, we recommend
reading City Comforts, by David Sucher, published by City Comforts Press. This
wonderful little book provides many examples and details addressing the pedestrian -
oriented environment.)
Second, I have enclosed a specification for the transformer pad. Please note that this
concrete pad totals about 30 square feet. The transformer can be enclosed or landscaped
on three sides with the front remaining open. (Landscaping may be placed in front as
long as it is a minimum of three feet clear of the equipment.)
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