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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMELDRUM OFFICE BUILDING - PDP - PDP130027 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - PHOTOMETRIC PLANPage 1 October 14, 2013 Work Addendum Mr. Chris Aronson Vaught Frye Larson Architects 401 Mountain Avenue Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80521 RE: 111 Meldrum Office Building Fort Collins, CO Dear Mr. Aronson: The content of this Letter needs to be issued as part the PDP plan response comments on the above mentioned project. Department: Current Planning Contact: Seth Lorson, 970-224-6189, slorson@fcgov.com Topic: Lighting Plan Comment Number: 1 Comment Originated: 09/24/2013 09/24/2013: Please submit an alternative compliance request per Sec. 3.2.4(E) for the uplighting on the decorative light fixtures and the light spill beyond 20' along the ROW that exceeds 0.1 footcandles. Per the above request we are requesting exterior lighting alternative compliance on the 111 Meldrum Office Building project in accordance with Fort Collins land use code section 3.2.4(E) for the following (2) items. Item 1 Section 3.2.4(D)(3) of the land use code requires that light sources 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. We would like to use a hand full of architectural lighting fixtures that produce a pattern of light on the building in question at (4) select locations. (See sheets 9 & 10 of the PDP submittal). The light fixtures in question are fully shielded, feature sharp cut-off capability and minimize spill-light, glare and unnecessary diffusion on adjacent property. They do however, produce a small beam of light patterned on the wall in an upward direction. (The fixture cut sheets for the “HH” and “KK” fixtures can be found on sheet 12 of the PDP submittal.) We are requesting the fixtures be allowed as they follow the intent of section 3.2.4(D)(3) by enhancing the cityscape without producing any unnecessary nuisances on the adjacent properties. Below is an example of the “KK” fixture used at another project in town. Adonai Professional Services, Inc. (APS, Inc.) Electrical Engineers Page 2 Item 2 Section 3.2.4(D)(8) of the land use code requires light levels measured twenty feet beyond the property line of the development site (adjacent to residential uses or public rights-of-way)shall not exceed one-tenth (0.1) foot-candle as a direct result of the on-site lighting. The building to be located at 111 Meldrum will be located within 5’ of the property line and will have a canopy that extends into the public right-of-way. As a result the one-tenth(0.1) foot- candle lighting level extends to a distance of 33’ beyond the property line in lieu of the 20’ distance mandated above. The street curb is approximately 42’ from the property line and the public right-of-way in this area is to be substantially improved up on as this area will serve as the main entrance into the new building. Due to the proximity of the building and the public right-of-way we are requesting a variance that would allow the one-tenth foot-candle level to extend to a distance of 33 feet beyond the property line. It would appear that the lighting levels in this regard follows the intent of the Land Use Code and does not impose any excessive nuisances that would otherwise compromise the Land Use Code with regard to light trespass in the public right-of-way as the lighting levels at the curb line are less than the desired one-tenth level mandated by the code. Respectfully submitted, Chuck Polson, President Adonai Professional Services, Inc.