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Commission signs off on landscape plan for 80 Oak Drive project after staff details tree credits
Summary
Staff told the commission the landscaping amendment satisfies requirements: required landscape area 11,954 sq ft; provided 32,252 sq ft; 84 caliper inches of preserved trees (equivalent to 28 tree credits) were applied toward screening. The commission approved the landscape amendment by voice vote.
The planning body approved the landscape amendment for the TDCU / Space City Financial facility at 80 Oak Drive after staff verified required tabulations and preservation credits. Staff (S5) walked the commission through the landscape packet and pointed out that the signing sheet now visible to commissioners reflects the same numbers included in the packet.
Staff reported the required landscape area was 11,954 square feet and that the applicant provided 32,252 square feet. Required site trees were listed as 18; staff said preserved trees yielded 84 caliper inches, which staff equated to 28 tree credits and allowed the applicant to meet several screening requirements. After brief confirmation from commissioners, Committee member (S1) moved for final approval; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
The decision records that the landscape requirements as presented in the packet and on the signing sheet are satisfied; the transcript contains no roll‑call tally for the voice vote.
