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COM M ISSION
The City Beautiful Commission held its regular meeting Tuesday, October 7th, 2008, at
11:30 a.m. in the City Board Room on the second floor of City Hall. Vice -chair Homeyer called
the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Lynn Warren
Steve Homeyer
Jennie Cole
Ben Jackson
Lee Ann Overall
Bill Wiedower
Walter Jennings
Kay Tatum
Debra Redding
ALSO PRESENT: Dana Carney, Zoning and Subdivision Manager, Department of
Planning & Development, City of Little Rock
Christy Marvel, Plans Development Administrator, Department of
Planning & Development, City of Little Rock
Beth Blevins Carpenter, Deputy City Attorney, City of Little Rock
Susan Deselle with Van Hansen Realtors, agent for Andy Hicks
Frank Riggins, Crafton, Tull, and Sparks Engineers
Myra Jones, Little Rock Realtors Association
Troy Laha, Engineer and Surveyor
Dottie Funk, prior task force member
Greg Mueller, Ashley Company
Drew Basham, Realtors Association
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER MINUTES:
Motion: Commissioner Tatum made a motion to accept the minutes with the changes noted.
Second: Commissioner Cole seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Per Debra Redding, Treasurer:
Little Rock City Beautiful Commission
Treasurer's Report
10-07-2008
Beginning Balance as of August 22nd, 2008 $2,.. 4^$I
Credits
Interest on Account •22
Total credits $ 0.22 S23546.03
Debits
No debits $2 5�•Q3
Ending Bank Balance as of September 22nd, 2008 S2,546.03
OPENING OF PUBLIC MEETING:
ITEM NO. 1-CBC Case 611-NEW BUSINESS:
A & L Energy, 11001 Interstate 30, Bruce Busada, Owner
Gary Dean, AIA with Williams & Dean, Architects, agent
City staff requested this item be deferred to the November 6th, 2008 schedule meeting. Staff is
still working out technical issues with the applicant.
Motion: Vice -chair Homeyer made a motion to defer Item number 1 to the November 61h
meeting date.
Second: Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ITEM NO.2-CBC Case 612-NEW BUSINESS:
Andy Hicks Architecture Studio, Owner located at 209 N. Pierce
Susan Deselle with Van Hansen Realtors, agent for Andy Hicks
City staff began the presentation regarding the redevelopment of the site located at 209 N.
Pierce Street which consists of an existing structure which was originally constructed in 1982 as
a single story 1,100 square foot single-family residence on a residential lot measuring 50 feet by
162.5 feet containing 8,125 square feet of total land area. The property was subsequently
rezoned to 0-3, General Office District and the rear yard was paved to provide a parking lot for
an office use. The applicant is proposing an addition to the existing home with a maximum area
of 1,800 square feet. A portion of the 2na floor will span over an open parking area for 3
automobiles, creating a "carport". The new addition will be at the rear of the property and will
observe the four -foot side yard setback and the 25-foot rear yard setback required adjacent to
residential property per the Mid -town Overlay. The new development will provide one building
with a maximum of 2,900 square feet. On September 18th, 2008 the Planning Commission
approved the short -form POD to allow the rezoning of the property and to allow the mixed use of
residential and office on the site. Upon review by the City Beautiful Commission this
application will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final approval.
The applicant proposes the continued use of the driveway and rear parking lot. Some small
portion of the paving will be removed or added as required to conform to the new addition. The
developer is requesting the placement of a six-foot wood fence at the rear of the property along
the original alley side and along the north and south sides to approximately 25 feet from the right
of way. Portions of an existing chain link fence will be maintained for security at the rear. Two
mature trees located at the rear of the property will be removed to make way for the addition.
The remaining trees on site will be maintained.
The landscape ordinance requires a minimal six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") perimeter landscape
strip around the sites entirety. The driveway along the southern perimeter of the site is existing
and located within this minimal perimeter landscaping strip. To remove any of the paved surface
area will warrant the driveway unusable due to the width reduction. Proposed along this
driveway is a six foot high opaque fence only. Thus, the southern property line is unable to meet
the green space requirement nor the plant material requirement and is requesting the elimination
of these requirements for this area. However, the applicant has shown additional plantings in
other areas of the site to mitigate for the green space deficiencies and also agreed to plant
additional street trees along N. Pierce Street. These trees proposed will be located within the
public right-of-way and thus will require a franchise agreement with the City of Little Rock.
Along the northern property line, the existing building on the site has a setback of four foot and
the applicant would like to keep this same building setback along the sites northern entirety.
This equates to a two foot nine inch wide deficiency in meeting the perimeter landscape
requirement along the northern property line. However, the applicant has shown sufficient plant
material in this area to meet the landscape ordinance requirements. The requirements of the Mid-
town Overlay District are being met with this application.
Staff feels the request for the elimination and reduction of the landscape perimeter requirements
is warranted on this particular site. The existing driveway is eleven foot (11') wide and reducing
the width would warrant the driveway virtually unusable. Otherwise, the site is located within
both the designated mature area of the city and within the Mid -town Overlay District area;
therefore, revitalization of this area is highly encouraged and we feel the applicant is
rehabilitating a stressed property. Staff recommends approval of the request as submitted.
Susan Deselle with Van Hansen Realtors presented a rendered site plan reflecting the proposed
redevelopment of the site. Ms. Deselle noted there are 8 existing trees on the site that will be
retained with this new development. Ms. Deselle also noted that the site in question is located
close to the new Mid -town mall. Some of the existing trees will help to screen the property
along the southern property line; therefore, the fence will not be continued all the way to the east
because these existing trees would have to be removed.
Commissioner Redding inquired about the location of the four inch (4") Mulberry tree. The
applicant pointed out their location.
Motion: Commissioner Jennings made a motion to approve the variance request as submitted.
Second: Commissioner Redding seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ITEM NO.3-CBC Case 613-NEW BUSINESS:
Stifft's Station Partners, LLC, 1001 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Frank Riggins, ASLA, agent
with Crafton, Tull, Sparks, and Associates.
Staff began the presentation for the property located at 1001 Kavanaugh Boulevard which
consists of four separate parcels totaling 22,823 square feet. There are three buildings located on
the site. Building 1, fronting on Kavanaugh Boulevard containing 4,380 square feet, building 2,
fronting on Markham Street, containing 3,170 square feet and Building 3, fronting on West
Markham Street and to be removed containing 1,830 square feet. The owner's objective is to
lease the 4,380 square foot Kavanaugh building for commercial uses. Those uses include food
and retail establishments. Plans also include the removal of the western building which will
allow for an additional 10 parking space lot to serve the needs of the two remaining buildings.
The current owners intend to continue the commercial uses of the two older brick buildings
facing Kavanaugh Boulevard and Markham Street. The also intend to retain and improve the
existing parking lot, remove the newer 1,830 square foot building facing west of the public alley
and to improve that area (Parcel C), with additional parking. The resulting parking on the site
would be 27 spaces to accommodate approximately 7,550 square feet of leasable space.
On August the 7th, 2008 the City of Little Rock Planning Commission approved the site per the
Planned Commercial Development process. Overall, the owners intentions are to generally
simplify and cleanup the existing uses and multiple zoning classifications and to upgrade the
sites appearance and usability.
To accommodate the commercial uses; the proposed parking lot(s) are unable to meet the City of
Little Rock's landscape ordinance in its totality. On August the 7th, 2008 the City of Little Rock
Planning Commission approved the elimination of an undisturbed land use buffer and the
reduction of the land use buffer along the western perimeter of the project. This area along the
triangular piece of land that runs both along Markham Street and along the western most
property line does not meet the City's minimal landscaper perimeter ordinance. The landscape
ordinance requires a six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") wide landscape perimeter strip. Along
Markham Street this amount proposed is six foot (6') in width. Along the western property line
this amount varies in width but is three foot (3') at its shortest depth which is located as a backup
area for the parking lot. In one additional area the parking lot encroaches into the six foot nine
inch (6'-9") wide landscape strip and is five foot (5') in width. Otherwise this newly proposed
parking lot both meets and exceeds the City of Little Rock's landscape ordinance requirements.
The western most property line is also proposing a six foot high opaque wooden face, good side
faced towards the neighboring property to help screen this parking area from the adjoining
property.
The other parcel of land also lacks the room to fully comply with the minimal landscape
ordinance requirements. The perimeter of the parking lot along the northern perimeter of the
property reflects a landscape perimeter of three foot six inches (3'-6") which is a deficiency of
three foot three inches (3'-3" ). Along this northern perimeter the applicant is proposing a six
foot high opaque wooden face, good side faced towards the neighboring property to help screen
this parking area from the adjoining property. The applicant has agreed to saw cut and remove
existing concrete from this area to accommodate the landscaping material required for this area.
Although the depth required for this area is absent the required plant material for this area
exceeds the amount required per ordinance.
The landscape ordinance requires the equivalent of three foot of building landscaping to be
located between the building and the parking lot. The proposed plan is deficient sixty-two
square foot in area and lacking two (2) trees. However, this area is also an upgrade to the site
and the amount of shrubs required is more than doubled.
The owner is proposing to enclose the onsite dumpster on three sides with a wooden fence and to
have gates on the front. The applicant also intends on installing large planters along Kavanaugh
Boulevard; both of which are an additional upgrade to the site. The applicant is also proposing
to save an existing six inch (6") Hackberry tree; although not required. Staff feels that overall
the site will be an upgrade to the area and feels the applicant has worked hard with city staff to
address the majority of the onsite issues. Staff recommends approval of the application as
submitted.
Mr. Frank Riggins, agent for the site in question presented a rendered landscape plan. Mr.
Riggins noted that although in one location the parking lot in the triangular parcel of property
falls to three foot (3') overall, the other areas are larger than the minimal required. Mr. Riggins
also noted that this property line doesn't coincide with the sidewalk. Mr. Riggins also pointed
out that there are apartments that take access off of this alley that bisects the properties. Chair
Warren asked the applicant if both of the buildings will be used. Mr. Riggins responded yes,
indeed they will both be used.
Chair Warren inquired about the applicants plans for fencing along the northern and western
property lines. Mr. Riggins noted that a fence will be located in all of these areas. In one
location a lot of privet exists near a retaining wall and this privet and wall are also to remain.
Mr. Riggins pointed out that the existing onsite dumpster will be screened on all four sides. It
was ask if an automatic irrigation system was included on this plan. Mr. Riggins noted that
currently they are not proposing an automatic irrigation system but hose bibs to be located
throughout the site for watering. Vice -chair Homeyer inquired the locations of the landscape
beds vs. the paved surfaces areas. Chair Warren noted that she believed that all the landscaped
areas should have an automatic irrigation system to water the new plant material, with maybe the
exception of the large planters shown along Kavanaugh Boulevard. Mr. Riggins noted that he
would be willing to amend his application to include the automatic irrigation system to all of the
landscaped area minus the planters along Kavanaugh Boulevard.
Motion: Vice chair Homeyer made a motion to accept the landscape variance with the inclusion
of all the planting areas, minus the potted plants along Kavanaugh Boulevard, being
automatically irrigated.
Second: Commissioner Redding seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Discussion of proposed landscape ordinance amendments:
The Chair opened the floor for comments on the proposed ordinance amendments.
Gregg Mueller of the Ashley Group addressed the Commission and noted several provisions in
the amendment package that he had concerns with. He said the change in the definition of tree
topping which would change the limb size from 3 inches to 2 inches would hamper the ability to
maintain trees in a manicured manner. He questioned the increase in CBC variance application
fee from $100.00 to $250.00. Mr. Mueller spoke against the proposed increase in interior
landscaping form 8% to 10%. He presented a case study showing the impact and stated the
change would have a significant financial impact on development. Mr. Mueller spoke against the
proposal to require at least 50% of plantings to be evergreen varieties, stating such a requirement
would limit visibility of sites.
Dottie Funk spoke in support of the amendments and suggested several other changes that she
felt were needed. She suggested a compromise might be possible on the interior landscaping,
perhaps 9%, not 10%.
Drew Basham addressed the Commission and voiced many of the same concerns addressed by
Mr. Mueller. Mr. Basham stated he was not opposed to requiring commercial parking lots to be
landscaped as other vehicular use areas. He stated the concern about the proposal to require 50%
evergreen was more about trees than shrubs since trees would be more likely to block visibility
of the sites.
Troy Laha addressed the Commission and suggested reducing the perimeter landscape strip
requirements on smaller sites. He voiced concern about the proposal to change the perimeter
shrub requirement from 1 for each 10 feet to 3 for each 10 feet. He also spoke against the fee
increase.
There were no additional comments. The Commission determined it would be appropriate to
allow additional discussion at the November meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: UPDATES:
Welcoming and Introduction of Ben Jackson to the CBC.
Garden Show 2009-Commissioner Redding noted that she'd remain as the committee chair for
the 2009 Garden Show. The dates are February the 27th through March the 1 St and titled, "Dream
Gardens". The applications are supposed to be mailed this month; therefore, Commissioner
Redding should have an application to present to the CBC next month.
Landscape Awards(dennie)-Commissioner Cole noted that Commissioner Wiedower had
reproduced the posters in his office and the frames were purchased at the cost of $61.26.
Commissioner Redding noted she'd mail a reimbursement check to Commissioner Cole for the
full amount and then ask for reimbursement from the city. Commissioner Cole noted that she'd
be able to acquire table clothes and other small items from the City of Little Rock's Parks
Department for around $20.00. Chair Warren noted that she'd printed up a number of flyers for
tonight's ceremony denoting both the 2008 Award Winners and the accomplishments and
projects of the CBC in 2008. Chair Warren noted that she'd be reserving seating for the
awardees tonight in the Board Room.
Vice chair Homeyer noted that he'd coordinate with the new CBC members about a new CBC
logo shirt for each of them.
Eve of the Beliolder (Debra) - Commissioner Redding reported that there were 20 new
awardees.
Future Projects
City Hall Rear Entry Garden — no report.
I-630 Trees -no report.
PR-Website-Chair Warren noted the amount of site hits has tripled and continues to be a
success.
KLRB- It was noted that the City Manager agreed to assign a city staff person to the KLRB
committee.
Ado t-A-Street- no report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Crain Dealership Update
Chair Warren noted that she'd attended the last Planning Commission Hearing to speak against
the elimination of the buffer along the I-430 corridor. However, the Planning Commission voted
to approve it. Chair Warren at this time thinks the letter the CBC drafted against the elimination
of this buffer should be sent to the Arkansas Highway Department because landowners can
currently go to them to clear out the Interstate Buffer within the right-of-way. Chair Warren
inquired to city staff whether or not the CBC as a board can oppose the decision of the Planning
Commission. Deputy City Attorney, Beth Carpenter noted she was sure that as a LR citizen Ms.
Warren would be able to appeal. However, Ms. Carpenter noted she'd have to investigate
whether the CBC may appeal in its name.
Motion: Commissioner Cole made a motion to adjourn
Second: Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Adjournment: 2:13 p.m.
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October 07, 2008
ITEM NO. - C.B.C. 612 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:.
Andy Hicks Architecture Studio
Andy Hicks, Owner
Susan Deselle, Agent (Realtor)
209 N. Pierce Street
Lot 21, Block 2, Strong & Waters Addition to
the City of Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR and
west 7.5 feet of the closed alley formally
abutting said Lot 21.
1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. This site is located
within the designated mature area of the city; therefore, this area can be reduced to six
foot nine inches (6'-9").
2. One tree shall be planted for every seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet of
required landscape or buffer area with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty
(30) feet. Three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty (30) linear feet shall be planted in
the perimeter planting strip.
3. Not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the perimeter planter area may be shifted
from one area of the site to another area of the site.
4. A franchise agreement must be obtained for any/all landscaping or parking to be
located within the public right-of-way.
VARIANCE REOUESTED:
1. The elimination of the required perimeter planting strip along the southern property
line.
2. The reduction of the required perimeter planting strip along the northern property line
to four (4) foot.
3. The elimination of the required perimeter trees and shrubs along the southern property
line.
4. More than 25% of the required perimeter trees and shrubs to be shifted to another
location on the site.
FINDINGS:
The site in question is located at 209 N. Pierce Street and consists of an existing structure which
was originally constructed in 1982 as a single story 1,100 square foot single-family residence on
a residential lot measuring 50 feet by 162.5 feet containing 8,125 square feet of total land area.
The property was subsequently rezoned to 0-3, General Office District and the rear yard was
paved to provide a parking lot for an office use. The applicant is proposing an addition to the
existing home with a maximum area of 1,800 square feet. A portion of the 2"d floor will span
over an open parking area for 3 automobiles, creating a "carport". The new addition will be at
the rear of the property and will observe the four -foot side yard setback and the 25-foot rear yard
setback required adjacent to residential property per the Mid -town Overlay. The new
development will provide one building with a maximum of 2,900 square feet. On September
18th, 2008 the Planning Commission approved the short -form POD to allow the rezoning of the
property and to allow the mixed use of residential and office on the site. Upon review by the
City Beautiful Commission this application will be forwarded to the Board of Directors for final
approval.
The applicant proposes the continued use of the driveway and rear parking lot. Some small
portion of the paving will be removed or added as required to conform to the new addition. The
developer is requesting the placement of a six-foot wood fence at the rear of the property along
the original alley side and along the north and south sides to approximately 25 feet from the right
of way. Portions of an existing chain link fence will be maintained for security at the rear. Two
mature trees located at the rear of the property will be removed to make way for the addition.
The remaining trees on site will be maintained.
The landscape ordinance requires a minimal six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") perimeter landscape
strip around the sites entirety. The driveway along the southern perimeter of the site is existing
and located within this minimal perimeter landscaping strip. To remove any of the paved surface
area will warrant the driveway unusable due to the width reduction. Proposed along this
driveway is a six foot high opaque fence only. Thus, the southern property line is unable to meet
the green space requirement nor the plant material requirement and is requesting the elimination
of these requirements for this area. However, the applicant has shown additional plantings in
other areas of the site to mitigate for the green space deficiencies and also agreed to plant
additional street trees along N. Pierce Street. These trees proposed will be located within the
public right-of-way and thus will require a franchise agreement with the City of Little Rock.
Along the northern property line, the existing building on the site has a setback of four foot and
the applicant would like to keep this same building setback along the sites northern entirety.
This equates to a two foot nine inch wide deficiency in meeting the perimeter landscape
requirement along the northern property line. However, the applicant has shown sufficient plant
material in this area to meet the landscape ordinance requirements.
The requirements of the Mid -town Overlay District are being met with this application.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff feels the request for the elimination and reduction of the landscape perimeter requirements
is warranted on this particular site. The existing driveway is eleven foot (11') wide and reducing
the width would warrant the driveway virtually unusable. Otherwise, the site is located within
both the designated mature area of the city and within the Mid -town Overlay District area;
therefore, revitalization of this area is highly encouraged and we feel the applicant is
rehabilitating a stressed property. Staff recommends approval of the request as submitted.
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ITEM NO. - C.B.C. 613 - NEW MATTERS
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Stifft's Station
Bruce Busada, Owner
Frank Riggins, Agent with Crafton, Tull, &
Sparks
1001 Kavanaugh Boulevard
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1. A perimeter planting strip is required along any side of a vehicular use area that abuts
adjoining property. This strip shall be at least nine (9) feet wide. This site is located
within the designated mature area of the city; therefore, this area can be reduced to six
foot nine inches (6'-9").
2. One tree shall be planted for every seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet of required
landscape or buffer area with an average linear spacing of not less than thirty (30) feet.
Three (3) shrubs or vines for every thirty linear feet shall be planted in the perimeter
planting strip.
3. Landscape areas may be installed in the area immediately adjacent to the building or
elsewhere on the site at the discretion of the responsible party. However, landscape areas
shall be provided between the vehicular use area used for public parking and the general
vicinity of the building. These areas shall be equal to an equivalent planter strip three (3)
feet wide along the vehicular use area.
4. One (1) tree and four (4) shrubs shall be p1mated in the building landscape areas for each
forty (40) linear feet of vehicular use area abutting the building.
5. Not more than twenty-five (25) percent of the perimeter planter area may be shifted from ,
one area of the site to another area of the site.
6. A franchise agreement must be obtained for any/all landscaping or parking to be located
within the public right-of-way.
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
1. The reduction of the required perimeter planting strip along the western most property
line on the triangular piece of property. This amount varies but is three (3) foot at its
shortest point.
2. The reduction of the required perimeter planting strip along the southern property line on
the triangular piece of property. This amount is six (6) foot in depth.
3. The reduction of the required perimeter planting strip along the northern property line on
the other parcel of land (existing parking lot). This amount is three foot six inches (3'-6")
in depth.
4. The reduction of the number of trees located within the building landscape strip. One (1)
tree is proposed leaving a deficiency of two (2) trees.
5. The elimination of the required perimeter planting strip along the eastern driveway
entrance along Kavanaugh Boulevard.
6. The elimination of the required perimeter tree and shrubs along the eastern driveway
entrance along Kavanaugh Boulevard.
FINDINGS:
The property located at 1001 Kavanaugh Boulevard consists of four separate parcels totaling
22,823 square feet. There are three buildings located on the site. Building 1, fronting on •-
Kavanaugh Boulevard containing 4,380 square feet, building 2, fronting on Markham Street,
containing 3,170 square feet and Building 3, fronting on West Markham Street and to be
removed containing 1,830 square feet. The owner's objective is to lease the 4,380 square foot
Kavanaugh building for commercial uses. Those uses include food and retail establishments.
Plans also include the removal of the western building which will allow for an additional 10
parking space lot to serve the needs of the two remaining buildings. The current owners intend to
continue the commercial uses of the two older brick buildings facing Kavanaugh Boulevard and
Markham Street. The also intend to retain and improve the existing parking lot, remove the
newer 1,830 square foot building facing west of the public alley and to improve that area (Parcel
C), with additional parking. The resulting parking on the site would be 27 spaces to
accommodate approximately 7,550 square feet of leasable space.
On August the 71", 2008 the City of Little Rock Planning Commission approved the site per the
Planned Commercial Development process. Overall, the owners intentions are to generally
simplify and cleanup the existing uses and multiple zoning classifications and to upgrade the
sites appearance and usability.
To accommodate the commercial uses; the proposed parking lot(s) are unable to meet the City of
Little Rock's landscape ordinance in its totality. On August the 7t", 2008 the City of Little Rock
Planning Commission approved the elimination of an undisturbed land use buffer and the
reduction of the land use buffer along the western perimeter of the project. This area along the
triangular piece of land that runs both along Markham Street and along the western most
property line does not meet the City's minimal landscaper perimeter ordinance. The landscape
ordinance requires a six foot nine inch wide (6'-9") wide landscape perimeter strip. Along
Markham Street this amount proposed is six foot (6') in width. Along the western property line,
this amount varies in width but is three foot (3') at its shortest depth which is located as a backup
area for the parking lot. In one additional area the parking lot encroaches into the six foot nine.'.
inch (6'-9") wide landscape strip and is five foot (5') in"width . Otherwise this newly proposed
parking lot both meets and exceeds the City of Little Rock's landscape ordinance requirements.
The western most property line is also proposing a six foot high opaque wooden face, good side
faced towards the neighboring property to help screen this parking area from the adjoining
property.
The other parcel of land also lacks the room to fully comply with the minimal landscape
ordinance requirements. The perimeter of the parking lot along the northern perimeter of the
property reflects a landscape perimeter of three foot six inches (3'-6") which is a deficiency of
three foot three inches (3'-3"). Along this northern perimeter the applicant is proposing a six
foot high opaque wooden face, good side faced towards the neighboring property to help screen
this parking area from the adjoining property. The applicant has agreed to sawcut and remove
existing concrete from this area to accommodate the landscaping material required for this area.
Although the depth required for this area is absent the required plant material for this area
exceeds the amount required per ordinance.
The landscape ordinance requires the equivalent of three foot of building landscaping to be
located between the building and the parking lot. The proposed plan is deficient sixty-two
square foot in area and lacking two (2) trees. However, this area is also an upgrade to the site
and the amount of shrubs required is more than doubled.
The owner is proposing to enclose the onsite dumpster on three sides with a wooden fence and to
have gates on the front. The applicant also intends on installing large planters along Kavanaugh
Boulevard; both of which are an additional upgrade to the site. The applicant is also proposing
to save an existing six inch (6") Hackberry tree; although not required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff feels that overall the site will be an upgrade to the area and feels the applicant has worked
hard with city staff to address the majority of the onsite issues. Staff recommends approval of
the application as submitted.
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