HomeMy WebLinkAboutFOOTHILLS MALL REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE 3 - FDP - FDP140007 - CORRESPONDENCE - LANDSCAPE PLANevaluated. Also consider if a narrower Rocky Mountain Juniper such as Skyrocket might fit better. If the intent
is to have an evergreen tree then move this plant into the evergreen tree section. If an evergreen spreading
shrub is intended then there are many cultivars of horizontal juniper that could be specified.
It appears that screening may be the purpose where this plant is shown on the plans.
3-12-14:
The cultivar of spreading juniper should be specified in the plant list.
SO response: The purpose of planting Wichita Blue Juniper is to screen transformers. According to multiple
online resources, its mature height is 15'-20', and mature spread is 4'-6'. The design intent is to create a solid
green hedge to screen the transformers, and Wichita Blue Juniper can also be trimmed into a hedge, which is
what we are looking for. We are using them as tall evergreen shrubs and re -spaced them at 6' on center. The
plant count has been updated per the minor revision.
Comment Number: 10 Comment Originated: 04/29/2014
04/29/2014:
If total tree numbers have increased since the last submittal to address comments then make adjustments to
tree numbers recorded on sheet LA-109.
SO response: The total tree numbers remain the same since the last submittal.
Comment Number: 11 Comment Originated: 04/29/2014
04/29/2014:
Please add this General Landscape General Note:
Minor changes in species and plant locations may be made during construction as required by site conditions
or availability of material. Overall quality and design concept shall be consistent with approved landscape
plans. Any proposed changes will be provided to the Landscape Architect and City of Fort Collins for review
and approval.
SO response: The note has been added.
Department: Forestry
Contact: Tim Buchanan, 970-221-6361, tbuchanan@fcgov.com
Topic: Landscape Plans
Comment Number: 4 Comment Originated: 03/12/2014
03/12/2014:
4-29-14:
If not feasible please provide a response for the record.
3-12-14:
Evaluate if it would be feasible to add some ornamental trees in landscape areas on the north side of the
building on LA 108.
SO response: The space is too tight, and it's not feasible to add ornamental trees in landscape areas on the
north side of the building on LA 108.
Comment Number: 5 Comment Originated: 03/12/2014
03/12/2014:
4-29-14:
If not feasible please provide a response for the record.
3-12-14
Evaluate if it is feasible to add a couple of trees on either side on the entrances in landscape areas on the
north side of the building on sheet LA 107. Evaluate for both entrances associated with the parking that is on
the north side of the building.
SO response: The space is too tight, and it's not feasible to add ornamental trees in landscape areas on the
north side of the building on sheet LA 107.
Comment Number: 7 Comment Originated: 03/12/2014
03/12/2014:
4-29-14:
Please provide a brief response for the record if this is not feasible.
3-12-14
Is it feasible to retain any of the existing trees along Stanford? Please explain if this is not feasible.
Existing significant trees should be retained to the extent reasonably feasible.
SO response: A good amount of existing trees are being retained along Stanford, which can be found on
sheet LA-102. It's not feasible to retain any additional existing trees along Stanford.
Comment Number: 9
03/12/2014:
Comment Originated: 03/12/2014
4-29-14
The cultivar specified (Wichita Blue) is an evergreen tree. Mature size: Height 16-20 feet and a spread of 8-12
feet. If the intent is to have an evergreen tree in these locations then it is recommended that spacing be