Landscape changes, screening and a 30-foot non-disturbance buffer noted for proposed site

Aug 13, 2026

Landscape plans were revised to add evergreen screening and median trees; applicant reported TDEC approved a 30-foot non-disturbance buffer instead of a 60-foot default, and staff noted plant selections to account for overhead utilities and detention-basin conditions.

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Landscape consultant Brandon Dawson explained updates to the planting plan intended to improve screening of parking and of utility meters behind the building. Staff asked for additional evergreens along the southeast portion of the site between the shared access drive and the detention basin; the consultant said large evergreens and shade trees were added, and that existing trees to be removed from the frontage would be replaced and realigned.

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