Commission requires tree preservation and landscape buffer for Lockwood redevelopment
Staff and commissioners emphasized tree preservation and a landscape buffer along the south property line as conditions of the rezoning recommendation for 306 West Lockwood; the draft conditions call for a landscape plan and a visual planting buffer to screen adjacent single‑family homes.
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During the presentation and deliberation, staff noted the site includes limited tree cover and that the city’s code requires tree preservation and a landscape plan for redeveloped commercial or mixed‑use parcels adjacent to residential zoning. Evan Winkler told commissioners the landscape plan should provide a visual planting buffer along the south property line to screen neighboring houses.
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