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CONOCOPH I LLI PS CAMPUS
<br /> PRELIMINARY PUD DEVELOPMENT PLAN
<br /> A PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 20, THE NORTH HALF OF SECTION 29,
<br /> TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.
<br /> LANDSCAPE NARRATIVE AND PLANT SCHEDULE
<br /> SHEET 10 OF 11
<br /> LANDSCAPE NARRATIVE
<br /> Landscape Narrative •Landscape Typologies
<br /> Landscape typologies are those areas that contribute to the operational objectives for the proposed
<br /> This narrative is intended to set forth the general goals and objectives for the successful integration of thenserygv
<br /> proposed ConocoPhillips campus within a regionally distinctive context.This narrative is not intended to development,iers a idg establishing a consistentsand controlledtroll arrival,mannerprand se a unified socialcand recreational
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<br /> 9 Landscape Plan)include the following spedfic areas:
<br /> which will be submitted for review and approval at a later date.The following is a summary of ConocoPhillips'
<br /> landscape/environmental goals and objectives,with an accompanying schedule of acceptable plant materials o Primary EntryAreas-At the eastern and western limits of the internal collector roadway(intersecting S.
<br /> for this site and region. 88th Street and Northwest Parkway),the native landscape will intersect and integrate with feature areas
<br /> that will contain future monument signage for the site.These am areas where landscape may be
<br /> Landscape Master Plan enhanced to include more use of seasonal color and ornamental landscape materials in order to enhance
<br /> The conceptual landscape plan layout for site landscaping(Landscape Plan)has been specifically configured the sense of arrival.Consideration will be given to coordination of these landscape materials with
<br /> in order to not only accommodate a phased campus development,but also to showcase,enhance and signage and traffic control devices.Also included within these zones will be future consideration for the
<br /> preserve the natural and environmental features of this site.The Landscape Plan will contribute to this mission intersection of pedestrian circulation systems,and the segregation of offsite and on-site improvements
<br /> through sustainable site planning and development involving native landscape preservation,restoration and for security purposes.
<br /> enhancement.
<br /> o Secondary Entry Areas-Secondary site entries occur as shown on the Landscape Plan at Campus
<br /> The Landscape Plan is also structured through the establishment of the referenced landscape typologies to Drive,South 88th Street and the northern entry off of Northwest Parkway.These areas will be similar to
<br /> allow for a hierarchy of landscape treatments,which includes accommodating the incorporation of ornamental primary entries though smaller in scale,and will leverage their adjacency to native landscape zones to
<br /> landscapes in areas where campus employees and visitors approach buildings and congregate in exterior create a unique sense of arrival to the campus.
<br /> building related spaces.The inclusion of landscape typologies is intended to accommodate this diversity of
<br /> environments,and allow for a variety of landscape experiences and expressions over the entirety of the site. o Entry Drive-The entry drive experience is a highly scripted sequence of landscape events that reinforce
<br /> ConocoPhillips'goal of creating a campus that is"quiet and astonishing".The entry experience consists
<br /> Each of these goals and objectives is recognized within a series of landscape typologies that overlay all of entering the site from Northwest Parkway through a secured campus entry.Once through the check
<br /> private common open spaces throughout the site.Following is a summary of the landscape typologies that point,employees and authorized visitors will travel along a rolling topography of restored shortgrass
<br /> are being proposed.This summary is intended to provide an organizational framework for the future physical prairie species with glimpses of the campus buildings coming in and out of view along the way.The
<br /> design for the site,including a general outline of the goals and objectives within each zone,respectively. overall landscape approach will be subtle and contextually appropriate.The alignment of the entry drive
<br /> will prominently feature private common open spaces,travel through all three distinctive landscape
<br /> •Existing Landscape Features typologies and will be responsive to the established rolling topography.
<br /> This site sits at an approximate 5335 to 5490 elevation,with views of the Flatirons to the immediate west,
<br /> and of Longs Peak to the northwest.At this elevation,and with an approximate 15"of annual rainfall,the o External Public Trails-Public land along a portion of the periphery of the campus,outside of the
<br /> site technically falls within the Grasslands ecosystem/lifezone classification for the region.As such,and campus security perimeter,will provide for pedestrian trail connections to the regional trail network.
<br /> due to the intensive grazing and introduction of annual,non-native species,there am few places on the site
<br /> that possess the unique flora and fauna characteristics that are representative of this o Internal Private Trails-Within the site private common open space there will be a series of connected
<br /> environment/ecosystem.Those areas of the site where existing native characteristics can best be private trails.These hails will connect buildings and provide for the connection of employees to the
<br /> preserved,enhanced or restored,are most typically found in areas around existing ponds and water landscape.
<br /> features,within natural lowland/drainage areas.
<br /> o Riparian-This typology surrounds the natural drainage features of the site.Since the alignment of the
<br /> o Drainage Sheds-Historically,drainage on this site has been accommodated in two main drainage northern drainage regime will not substantially be realigned,ConocoPhillips'goal is to protect and
<br /> sheds:the northern drainage way leading towards the Goodhue Ditch system,and Rock Creek towards preserve as much of the existing native riparian plant material as possible.This zone will require the
<br /> the southeast of the site.Future drainage for the campus will continue to utilize these main drainage addition of native riparian plant material to augment and enhance the existing system,ane will require
<br /> regimes for the majority of the overland flow and to convey offsite drainage throughout the site,with the minor irrigation and maintenance until full establishment.
<br /> addition of another proposed storm water detention pond located near the main campus entry off of
<br /> Northwest Parkway.By utilizing these existing flow regimes,it is the goal of ConocoPhillips to protect and o Restored Prairie-It is ConocoPhillips'goal to restore/establish the vast majority of the site to a
<br /> preserve as much of the existing plant material associated with these areas as possible,and to augment, contextually appropriate shortgrass prairie aesthetic.This will require considerable grading and soil
<br /> whem necessary,to ultimately facilitate incorporation of the same into the site private common open preparation along with an intensive establishment strategy.This typology makes up the majority of the
<br /> space system;to serve as prominently featured landscape elements.Within these zones,natural site and,once fully established,requires the least maintenance and irrigation of the proposed typologies.
<br /> drainage will be encouraged and complemented with native and riparian landscape materials(see Plant
<br /> Schedule). Detention may be considered along natural topographic contours in areas where storm o Enhanced Prairie-The enhanced prairie is the transitional zone between the Restored Prairie and the
<br /> water can naturally be temporarily impounded(see Existing Ponds and Water Features below). Prairie Garden.This zone uses native plant materials and topography r a more formal and structured
<br /> arrangement to provide the subtle contrast to the Restored Praise typology.It has a moderate
<br /> o Existing Ponds and Water Features-Existing pond/water feature areas have been identified on the maintenance end irrigation requirement.
<br /> Landscape Plan as areas for the preservation of existing plant material.The existing Chaussurt
<br /> Reservoir in the northeast corner of the property will be converted to function as a primary storm water o Prairie Garden-This landscape typology is the zone closest to the buildings and includes a mixture of
<br /> detention pond for the northern drainage regime.All other existing ponds/water features will be drained hardscape and more formally arranged sofiscape elements.These areas in particular will utilize a mixture
<br /> and incorporated into the private common open space network.For each of these areas,which have of colorful native plant material,which will provide seasonal interest.This requires the highest level of
<br /> slightly different characteristics,riparian and upland landscape materials will be used to enhance and maintenance and irrigation,and has therefore been limited in size and location.
<br /> restore an indigenous character. Some ornamental landscape may be introduced along the intemal
<br /> pedestrian circulation system.This will create environmental education opportunities for ConocoPhillips
<br /> employees and visitors throughout the site by displaying a regionally appropriate landscape environment.
<br /> o Existing Slope Areas-This zone is primarily represented along the steep southern boundary of the site
<br /> (adjacent to the US 36-Denver Boulder Turnpike frontage).Provisions for slope stabilization and erosion
<br /> control during construction,and long-lean solutions to re-vegetate with a combination of native grasses
<br /> and perennials will be incorporated.It is ConocoPhillips'objective,given the size of this zone and is
<br /> visual prominence,that a unified and consistent landscape character be established which highlights the
<br /> future design aesthetic for the site.
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