Red Rocks Planter Rehabilitation Proposal: June 26, 2018

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illustrate the existing conditions as well as any proposed alteration(s).
Submit this form, completed, with the required submittal documentation
Project Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

The following is REQUIRED:
✔ 1. Complete Application for Design Review
✔ 2. Plans / drawings / sketches that adequately depict the project
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3. Details and materials of the project
✔ 4. Color photos of existing conditions
Review is based on a comparison of the proposal and the Secretary of theInterior’s Standards, Design Guidelines forLandmark Structures and Districts,
Landmark Preservation Ordinance; Chapter 30 RevisedMunicipal Code
building or zoning review. Please submit plans to those agencies for comment.
Please note: If the proposal includes demolition of an existing structure a separate demolition application will need to be approved.
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and/or rule requirements, whether or not described in this Advisory.
201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205

Denver, CO 80202
720.865.2709 or landmark@denvergov.org
Community Planning & Development
Application
Landmark Preservation
10/2/12
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or action on a submittal in the event that information is missing and/or changed at the time of the scheduled design review or public hearing. Please use
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SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION
Property Address 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

Property Type/Use T 1 or 2 Unit Building (Single Family Home, Duplex) T Commercial or Mixed-Use
T Multi-Unit Residential T Industrial
T Civic (School, Church)
T Other (Urban Garden)
Historic District
(if known-or name if Red Rocks Amphitheatre
individually designated) #654
Property Owner Name: Tad Bowman, Denver Arts and Venues Street:
Phone: City:
720 865 2488
Zip:
Property Owner Email

APPLICANT INFORMATION (IF NOT PROPERTY OWNER)
Title or Interest in
Property Owner Future Buyer Lessee Contractor License #
Property and/or
Building (circle one) Contractor ■ Architect/Engineer Agent
Applicant Name: Rachel Scarborough- Mundus Bishop Street: 1525 Raleigh St

Phone: 720 343 7783 City: Denver, CO
Zip: 80204
Applicant Email* rachel@mundusbishop.com

PROPOSAL
A brief written description of the proposal. Include all items proposed.
The holistic rehabilitation of the planter boxes will reestablish the historic intent while addressing
current use. It will be accomplished by repairing and infilling vegetation in outer edges of the planter
boxes. Existing trees in fair and good condition will remain, new native shrub species will be planted,
and a small area defined for gathering is proposed at the interior edges.
Design Review Deadline

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201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205
Denver, CO 80202
720.865.2709 or landmark@denvergov.org
PROJECT PURPOSE:
This project will holistically rehabilitate the interior of 36 planters that comprise the
north and south edges of Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Tree and shrub plantings will be
restored and interior edges sensitively improved to accommodate concert viewing and
gathering. The planters are original to the amphitheatre construction, designed and
built to physically and visually separate interior seating from exterior circulation. The
planters have consistently been used informally for concert and performance viewing.
More recently the amphitheatre has become popular for recreational uses. The
planters are used daily for gatherings and exercise activities, further damaging historic
walls and trees. Original shrub plantings are completely gone and many original trees
have died and been removed. The trees that remain are in varied condition and health.
PROJECT GOALS: COMPATIBLE AND SENSITIVE DESIGN:

1) Reestablish the historic design intent of a planted screen at the outer edge of Materials, colors, and aesthetics were studied and reviewed with Denver Arts and
the amphitheatre. Provide a visual and physical separation between circulation Venues, Denver Public Works, National Park Service, and the State Historic Preservation
and viewing by adding Juniper trees with a native shrub understory. Office. The final design preserves original features, respects and reestablishes historic
2) Address existing use, and comply with building code by sensitively integrating patterns and aesthetics. The design is in compliance with the following Guidelines and
new features and materials that are compatible with historic features. Codes:
3) Improve the aesthetics of the planters. · Secretary of Interior's standards for rehabilitation as a compatible addition
4) Repair planter drainage system, provide irrigation to plantings and conduit for · Denver Landmark Preservation Design Guidelines
electrical. · International Building Code 105.4
· Denver Municipal Code, Section 30.7
APPROACH:
"Remedying of dangerous conditions. In any case where the building inspection division of
The holistic rehabilitation of the planter boxes will reestablish the historic intent while CPD, the department of environmental health or the fire department or any other duly
addressing current use. It will be accomplished by repairing and infilling vegetation in authorized officer or agency of the city orders or directs the construction, reconstruction,
outer edges of the planter boxes. Existing trees in fair and good condition will remain, alteration, repair or demolition of any improvement to a structure for preservation or
new native shrub species will be planted, and a small area defined for gathering is structure in a district for preservation, for the purpose of remedying conditions determined by
proposed at the interior edges. that department, agency or officer to be imminently dangerous to life, health or property,
said work may proceed without further delay imposed by reason of this chapter, provided any
such department, agency or officer shall give the commission notice prior to issuance of any
such order or directive. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as making it a violation
of this chapter for any person to comply with such order or directive without receipt of a
statement from the commission"
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RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE
June 26, 2018 Planter Rehabilitation
STAKEHOLDER INPUT: PROJECT PROCESS TO DATE:
The City collaborated with stakeholders, subject matter experts, and consultants early in Prior to 2014 Discussions about the health and integrity of the trees and planter boxes began.
project design development, beginning in 2014. The process followed best practices while
Spring 2014 Mundus Bishop contracted to study the historic features and to develop concepts
working toward the project goals. As stakeholders and experts were consulted during the for planter rehabilitation.
design development, modifications were made to the design and materials were based on
input from the following city, state, and federal agencies, and community organizations. Fall 2015 Initial concept plans received approval from Denver Landmark Preservation
staff. Strategy for the approach for rehabilitation was further refined.
· National Park Service
August 2016 Denver's city forester reviewed tree conditions in planters and made
· History Colorado (State Historic Preservation Office) recommendations for future maintenance, removal, and succession.
· Friends of Red Rocks November 2016 Mundus Bishop presented Red Rock's Planter Rehabilitation Plans to Denver
Parks, Denver Arts and Venues, Denver Public Works, Friends of Red Rocks, the
· City and County of Denver Public Works National Park Service, and State Historic Preservation Office.
· City and County of Denver Parks and Recreation (Forestry, Mountain Parks, and December 2016 City Attorney provided guidance requiring a guardrail at the planter boxes
Cultural Resources) where its height exceeds 30 inches. Guardrail design developed to reflect
horizontal attributes of other existing guardrails at the amphitheatre, and to
· Denver Arts and Venues visually 'recede' into the overall horizontal pattern of the amphitheatre.
· Denver Mountain Parks Foundation Smaller vertical posts and horizontal railings are proposed. Community Planning
and Development (CPD) required a building code Administrative Modification for
· Community Planning and Development; Denver Landmark Preservation Commission the guardrail design to allow 8 inch horizontal openings above 26 inches.
and Denver Building Department March 2017 Mundus Bishop, Denver Arts and Venues, the National Park Service, and State
Historic Preservation Office reviewed the design and the Administrative
Modification Application.
Administrative Modification Application guardrail design iwas approved, allowing
8 inch horizontal openings above 26 inches.
May 2017 Guardrail mock-up #1 reviewed by representatives of Denver Arts and
Venues, Denver Public Works, the National Park Service, and State Historic
Preservation Office. Modifications to make horizontal steel bars smaller and
less visible were recommended and drawings revised.
August 2017 Guardrail design reviewed and modified by structural engineer to confirm
constructability.
September 2017 Guardrail mock-up #2 reviewed by representatives of Denver Arts and
Venues, Denver Public Works, the National Park Service, and State Historic
Preservation Office. Aesthetics and design determined to be compatible by all.
December 5, 2017 Red Rock Planter Rehabilitation Plans submitted to Denver Landmark
Preservation Commission staff for review and comment. Drawings were revised
based on feedback.
June 26, 2018 Red Rock Planter Rehabilitation Plans a submitted to Denver Landmark
Preservation Commission staff.
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BURNHAM HOYT SKETCH, 1933
Burnham Hoyt originally designed the planter boxes as a visual barrier between amphitheatre seating
and the edge of pedestrian walkways to minimize disruption during events and concerts. The
architectural edge reinforced the geometry and is a defining feature of the amphitheatre. Uniform
plantings originally assisted in providing the visual barrier, but were largely missing or modified by 1954.
AMPHITHEATRE PLAN, CIRCA 1930s
.
HISTORIC PRECEDENT
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DMP POSTCARD,1941
1947, PLANTER USE FOR SEATING
The planter boxes have been traditionally used by visitors since the
amphitheatre was completed in 1941. Over time this use has heavily
impacted the vegetation, has changed the visual character, and
NORTH STAIRS AND PLANTERS, CIRCA 1930s TO 1940s. impacted the survival of trees and shrubs, resulting in the need to
1950s UNDERSTORY WAS COMPLETELY GONE BY 1954 rehabilitate.
VIEW SOUTH, 1954, INTERIOR ROW OF TREES AND SHRUBBERY GONE BY THIS TIME
.
HISTORIC PRECEDENT
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EXISTING GUARDRAILS AT TOP EXISTING GUARDRAILS AT TOP
EXISTING TREE SHOWING SIGNS OF STRESS
EXISTING PLANTER DRAINAGE ISSUES
Over time the planter boxes have deteriorated; the

EXISTING NORTH PLANTER - SMALL soils are heavily compacted with poor drainage and EXISTING PLANTER FITNESS USE
many trees have died or have become damaged.

EXISTING PLANTER CONCERT USE
EXISTING CONDITION
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LEGEND
REMOVE AND REPLACE

- remove and replace existing tree(s)
- add shrubs
INFILL
- infill trees at outer edge of planter
- add shrubs
SUCCESSIONAL
- existing tree(s) remain, replace over time
- add shrubs
- future gathering spaces
NORTH SPOT
TOWER PLANTED
- existing tree(s) remain, replace over time
- add shrubs
STAGE - no future gathering spaces
The approach for vegetation management is informed by

recommendations from the Denver's City Forester. Each
typology protects trees in fair to good health, and propose
new trees now and over time, resulting in a mixed age stand.
All planters with the exception of the "Planted" typology
include a new area for gathering.
1) Remove and Replace: Existing trees in poor
SOUTH
condition are removed. Replacement trees of
SPOT TOWER
Juniperus scopulorum (the original species) are
added along the outer edge of planters and a native
shrub understory is installed.
2) Infill: New trees are added along the outer edge of
planters where no trees currently exist. One or two
additional trees are added to planters where a tree
exists.
3) Successional: Existing trees within planters remain.
Replacement trees are added once the existing
tree(s) is no longer healthy or becomes a hazard. All
N planters will be successional over time.
EXISTING CONDITION:
· NORTH SIDE - 21 PLANTERS,30 EXISTING TREES W E 4) Planted: Some boxes have limited or no sight lines
·
·
SOUTH SIDE - 16 PLANTERS, 21 EXISTING TREES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN JUNIPER, 75 YEARS OLD, TYP S
and have not been as impacted by regular use.
· ALL PLANTERS NON-IRRIGATED Existing trees, replacement trees and new native
understory plantings will fill these planters.
VEGETATION TYPOLOGIES
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PLANTERS PLANTERS
N5 S13 N6 S7
N9 N8 S8
N10 N11 S9
N15 N12 S10
N18 N14 S11
N16 S14
S15
EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED
REMOVE AND REPLACE APPROACH SUCCESSIONAL APPROACH

· Existing trees in poor condition are removed. Replacement trees (Juniperus scopulorum) added along · Existing trees within planter remain. Replacement trees added once existing tree(s) is no longer healthy
the outer edge of planters, and new native shrubbery added. or becomes a hazard. All planters will be successional over time.
· TechniSoil surfacing and railing added. · TechniSoil surfacing and railing added.
PLANTERS PLANTERS
N1 S1 N 21
N2 S2 S12
N3 S3
N4 S4
N7 S5
N13 S6
N17
N19
N20 KEY
EXISTING TREE
NEW TREE
EXISTING PROPOSED
EXISTING PROPOSED
NEW NATIVE
SHRUB
INFILL APPROACH PLANTED APPROACH

· New trees added in planters where no trees currently exist, along the outer edge, and/or one or two · Some boxes have limited or no sight lines and in general have not been impacted by regular use.
additional trees are added to planters where a tree exists. Existing trees, along with replacement trees and native understory plantings will fill these planters.
· TechniSoil surfacing and railing added. · No TechniSoil surfacing or railing added.
VEGETATION TYPOLOGIES
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LEGEND
EXISTING TREE
PROPOSED TREE
PROPOSED SHRUB
PAVING AND GUARDRAIL
STAGE
W E
SCALE: 1" = 20'-0"
CONCEPT PLAN
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CONCEPT - NORTH PLANTERS
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CONCEPT - SOUTH PLANTERS
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AMPHITHEATRE - EXISTING CONDITION FROM STAGE
AMPHITHEATRE - PLANTER CONCEPT

CONCEPT
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GUARDRAIL MOCK UP IN
PLACE AT #S13
EXISTING GUARDRAIL
TO BE REPLACED WITH
NEW GUARDRAIL DESIGN
MOCK UP GUARDRAIL IN PLACE AT PLANTER #S13
GUARDRAIL MOCK UP
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DESIGN INTENT:
The guardrail is designed as a horizontal feature compatible with the FOR THE DESIGN OF GUARD HORIZONTAL RAILING OPENINGS,
amphitheatre. Materials, dimensions and mock-ups were studied and reviewed AN 8 INCHE OPENING WAS APPLIED USING THE CODE 105.4 WITH
by Denver Arts and Venues, Denver Public Works, the National Park Service,
EXCEPTION 5.
NOTES:
1. RE: SPECS FOR STEEL FABRICATION INFORMATION AND PAINTING.
and State Historic Preservation Office. The mock up and proposed design
105.4 OPENING LIMITATIONS:
REQUIRED GUARDS SHALL NOT HAVE OPENINGS WHICH ALLOW
2. SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL STEEL FABRICATION.
includes an 8 inch railing opening above 26 inches, as approved by the City's
PASSAGE OF A SPHERE 4 INCHES (102 MM) IN DIAMETER FROM
THE WALKING SURFACE TO THE REQUIRED GUARD HEIGHT.
3. ALL PIPE SHALL BE SIZED AS INDICATED. SUBMIT PIPE SAMPLES PRIOR TO FABRICATION.
Administrative Modification and minimal size of the steel bars and posts. 4. ALL RAILINGS, POSTS AND BAR SHALL BE PAINTED STEEL - MATCH EX RAILING COLOR.
EXCEPTIONS:
5. IN ASSEMBLY SEATING AREA, GUARDS AT THE END OF AISLES
COLOR = TNEMEC-BOULDER.
WHERE THEY TERMINATE AT A FASCIA OF BOXES, BALCONIES
AND GALLERIES SHALL NOT HAVE OPENINGS WHICH ALLOW
"TechniSoil", a natural polymer based pavement mixed with aggregate, is VARIES, RE: PLANS FOR PASSAGE OF A SPHERE 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER (102 MM) UP
proposed for the gathering areas. The aggregrate color will blend in with the TO A HEIGHT OF 26 INCHES (660 MM). FROM THE HEIGHT OF 26
INCHES (660 MM) TO 42 INCHES (1067 MM) ABOVE THE
CL CL CL
crusher fines mulch in the planted areas. 1'-6"
EQ, 3'-11" EQ, 3'-11"
ADJACENT WALKING SURFACES, GUARDS SHALL NOT HAVE
OPENINGS WHICH ALLOW PASSAGE OF A SPHERE OF 8 INCHES
MAX MAX
(203 MM) IN DIAMETER.
1.9" OD PTD PIPE, TYP
2 1/2" X 3/4" PLATE

1/2" SQ BAR, TYP 2 1/2"
1"
2 EQ
1/4" DIA,
JUNIPER TREE, TYP TYP WELD
NATIVE SHRUB, TYP 3/16" DIA,

TYP WELD
1.9" OD PTD PIPE, TYP
NEW PLANTER SOIL - PTD STEEL
42''
5 EQ
EXCAVATE TO 36" DEPTH GUARDRAIL 3 1/2" COLLAR
26''
3'-6"
DRAIN INLET, TYP 1'-8"
5" 'TECHNISOIL' 3/16" DIA,
SURFACING TYP WELD 'TECHNISOIL'
EX STONE CAP SURFACING
6"
(5" x12") AND 3" 3" FLUSH W/ TOP OF WALL
VENEER
CORE DRILL
AND EPOXY
5'-0" MAX
VARIES
EX CAPSTONE, 3 1/2" DIA COLLAR, SEAL TOP

2 1/2" X 1/2" BAR
EX WALL PROTECT-IN-PLACE TYP
PROTECT-IN-PLACE CONC FOOTING,
LINE OF INTERIOR EDGE EX STONE WALL, RE: STR
AMPHITHEATRE OF EX WALL BEYOND, PROTECT-IN-PLACE
EX SOIL PROTECT-IN-PLACE
STAIR
EX WALL,
PROTECT-IN-PLACE
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
SECTION 4" PVC DRAIN PIPE ELEVATION SECTION

CONNECT TO EX WEEP HOLES
EX WEEP HOLE, TYP
TYPICAL PLANTER SECTION - DRAINAGE TYPICAL PLANTER GUARDRAIL

1 NTS 2 NTS
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
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Date Design Approach + Materials Graphic Pros + Cons
2014 • One large and one small planter selected for prototypes Pros:
• Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with sandstone paving • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffic and
and 12” sandstone band compaction
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, • Crusher fi nes at planting area blends with existing
junipers, native shrubs and crusher fines mulch planters
• Restore drainage system at existing weep holes • 42” guardrail prevents falling
• Guardrail design includes painted steel tube posts with horizontal • Way-finding enhanced with lighting
and vertical bars Cons:
• Guardrail includes LED lighting under top railing • Sandstone paving difficult to clean and maintain
• No irrigation proposed
• Removes existing trees
Status:
Proposal rejected due to removal of existing trees,
sandstone deemed too difficult to maintain and repair, and no
historic precedent for lighted railings.
Aug • Two large and two small planters selected for prototypes Pros:
2015 • Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with exposed concrete • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffic and
aggregate paving and 12” sandstone band compaction
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, • Crusher fi nes at planting area blends with existing planters
junipers, native shrubs and crusher fines mulch • Concrete paving easier to clean and maintain
• Guardrail design includes painted steel tube posts with horizontal
• Guardrail design modified; posts extend above top railing • Sandstone bands difficult to clean and maintain
• LED lighting is removed at top railing • No irrigation proposed
• Removes existing trees
Status:
Proposal rejected due to removal of existing trees, sandstone
deemed to difficult to maintain and repair.
Oct • Two large and two small planters selected for prototypes Pros:
2015 • Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with exposed concrete • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffic and
aggregate paving and 12” concrete band compaction
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, • Crusher fines at planting area blends with existing
junipers, native shrubs and crusher fine mulch planters
• Restore drainage system at existing weep holes • All concrete paving reduces cost and maintenance
• Guardrail design includes painted steel tube posts with horizontal • 42” guardrail prevents falling
• Guardrail design modified; posts extend above top railing • No irrigation proposed
• LED lighting is removed at top railing • Removes existing trees
Status:
Proposal rejected due to removal of existing trees. Guard rail
design needed more study for compatibility.
TIME-LINE OF DESIGN PROGRESSION
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Dec • Inventory of all 37 planters identifi es each planter, condition of Pros:
2015 trees, utilities and site furnishings • Includes supplemental irrigation
• ‘Planted Only’ approach is considered • New vegetation
• Amend top 30” of soil • Crusher fines mulch blends with existing planters and is
• Install new junipers and native shrubs permeable for drainage
• Install crusher fines as paving material
• Install PVC drainage system to existing weep holes Cons:
• Install (5) ten gallon irrigation modules • Plant material vulnerable to pedestrian traffic
• Crusher fines paving requires frequent maintenance and
resurfacing
• No fall prevention
• Manual irrigation is labor intensive
Status:
Proposal rejected due to lack of fall protection over 30 inches, no
barrier for protecting planting, manual irrigation too labor extensive
and crusher fines difficult to clean.
Aug • ‘Planted Only’ approach not desired and irrigation modules are Pros:
2016 omitted • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffic and
• Vegetation Typologies are created to help inform Maintenance compaction
Plan for a successional planting strategy • Crusher fines mulch at planting area blends with existing planters
• Two large and two small planters selected for prototypes • Simplified concrete paving pattern reduces cost and
• Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with exposed aggregate maintenance, and compatible with adjacent paving
concrete • 42” guardrail prevents falling
• Simplified concrete paving joints and eliminated concrete band • Modified guardrail design enhances view-shed and compatibility
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, with the existing horizontal elements of amphitheatre
junipers, native shrubs and crusher fines mulch • Permanent irrigation enhances survival of trees
• Restore drainage system at existing weep holes • Mixed age tree canopy
• Guardrail design modified and eliminated vertical bars
• Automatic irrigation proposed as well as conduit for utilities Status:
Proposal rejected due to the intensive boring needed for automatic
irrigation system.
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Nov • Two large and two small planters selected for prototypes Pros:
2017 • Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with exposed aggregate • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffi c and
concrete compaction
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, • Crusher fi nes at planting area blends with existing planters
junipers, native shrubs, and crusher fines mulch • Simplified paving design reduces cost and maintenance
• Guardrail design modified eliminating post extension above top • Modified guardrail design enhances view-shed and compatibility
railing • Permanent irrigation enhances survival of trees
• Guardrail posts and horizontal bars horizontal bars are reduced in • Mixed age tree canopy
size
• Administrative Modification approved allowing 8 inch horizontal Status:
openings above 26 inches. Proposal approved with additional paving materials to be
• Irrigation strategy proposed with quick couplers and 4” corrugated considered other than concrete.
perforated piping
June • All 36 planters proposed for repair, rather than just 4 prototypes Pros:
2018 • Pave half of planter (amphitheatre side) with exposed aggregate • Concept for all 36 planters is a more holistic and cohesive plan
concrete • Paving protects plant material from pedestrian traffic and
• Replace top 36” of soil and existing junipers with new soil, compaction
junipers, native shrubs, and crusher fines mulch • Crusher fines at planting area blends with existing planters
• Guardrail design modified eliminating post extension above top • Modified guardrail design enhances view-shed and compatibility
railing • Permanent irrigation enhances survival of trees
• Guardrail posts and horizontal bars horizontal bars are reduced in • Mixed age tree canopy
size • TechniSoil surfacing in lieu of concrete paving eliminates need for
• Administrative Modification approved allowing 8 inch horizontal control joints and is a more compatible material
openings above 26 inches
• Install irrigation and conduit for utilities Status:
• Irrigation system proposed with quick couplers and 4” corrugated Submitted to LPC 6/26/2018, pending approval.
perforated piping
• Concrete paving is replaced with TechniSoil polymer/aggregate
surfacing
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General Application Checklist

Submit this form, completed, with the required submittal documentation

Project Address: 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

✔ 2. Plans / drawings / sketches that adequately depict the project

✔ 4. Color photos of existing conditions

201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 205

SUBJECT PROPERTY INFORMATION

Property Address 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465

Property Owner Email

Applicant Name: Rachel Scarborough- Mundus Bishop Street: 1525 Raleigh St

Applicant Email* rachel@mundusbishop.com

Design Review Deadline

PROJECT GOALS: COMPATIBLE AND SENSITIVE DESIGN:

1947, PLANTER USE FOR SEATING

EXISTING TREE SHOWING SIGNS OF STRESS

EXISTING PLANTER DRAINAGE ISSUES

Over time the planter boxes have deteriorated; the

many trees have died or have become damaged.

REMOVE AND REPLACE

The approach for vegetation management is informed by

EXISTING PROPOSED EXISTING PROPOSED

REMOVE AND REPLACE APPROACH SUCCESSIONAL APPROACH

INFILL APPROACH PLANTED APPROACH

PAVING AND GUARDRAIL

SCALE: 1" = 20'-0"

AMPHITHEATRE - PLANTER CONCEPT

MOCK UP GUARDRAIL IN PLACE AT PLANTER #S13

2 1/2" X 3/4" PLATE

NATIVE SHRUB, TYP 3/16" DIA,

EX CAPSTONE, 3 1/2" DIA COLLAR, SEAL TOP

SECTION 4" PVC DRAIN PIPE ELEVATION SECTION

TYPICAL PLANTER SECTION - DRAINAGE TYPICAL PLANTER GUARDRAIL

TIME-LINE OF DESIGN PROGRESSION

TIME-LINE OF DESIGN PROGRESSION

TIME-LINE OF DESIGN PROGRESSION

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