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Consideration of an Alternative Standard Associated With Landscaping Standards for Sam’s Club; on 10.51 Acres, Located at 751 West Main Street, Legally Described as Valley Ridge Business Park West, Lot 4-R1R, Block C; Zoned General Business (GB), as Requested by Coby Chambliss, of Kimley-Horn, on Behalf of the Owner, Wal-Mart Stores #18-6381. (25-04-6-AltStd).
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMENTS:
Sam’s Club is proposing landscaping changes including planting 16 additional trees. To reduce water consumption, river rock is proposed as the only ground cover in the parking lot landscape islands which are currently turf and trees. Section VI.8.1 and Section VIII.3.4 both require that parking lot landscape islands be a minimum of 50% plant cover. The alternative standard requested is to reduce the required 50% plant cover in each landscape island to 0%, a 100% reduction. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended unanimous approval (6-0) on May 6, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the alternative standard as set forth in the caption above.
AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS:
Richard E. Luedke, AICP, Planning Director