Dynasty Cln/SP,MP-CS011023Notes from Meeting of 10-23-01
In Attendance:
John Elias, City Landscape Mgr.
Andrea Roy, City Planner
Jared Jackson, Enoch Inc.
DYNASTY CLEANERS
Discussed height of screening shrubs. Height is deficient-Dwarf Yaupon Holly can not
reach 30" at the time of planting and 36" within 1-year. Encouraged applicant to use an
alternative. Indicated that shrubs must meet minimum height requirements or will not be
issued a CO until they do. Additionally, the shrubs need to be pulled back against the
parking and not up to 40' away, where they will not appropriately screen the parking
from view.
Discussed the placement of the perimeter trees within the perimeter area. The applicant
agreed to this.
Discussed the requirement that a L.A. must prepare the plan and no proof of that has been
indicated. It was expressed that this plan is not the typical Landscape Plan reviewed and
approved by the city, as it is lacking much of the detail and clarity that is typically shown,
with an unclear legend, etc. The applicant indicated that the plan would be sealed with
the next submission.
Discussed use of Texas Sage and the number at the perimeter of the site. Encourage
toning down use of these.
Discussed the use Chinese Fringe Flower instead of Barberry. Plant Palette is now
approved and applicant can use Fringe Flower. He will do so.
Discussed slope of ground from sidewalk along S.H. 121 and Denton Tap that slopes up
approx. 3' from sidewalk to back of parking lot curb. This is why some of the plantings
are the way they are.
Discussed juniper beds scattered along the front. Encouraged the applicant to eliminate
altogether. As designed they would be hard to install and spec out on-site, as well as
maintain and water.
Discussed reducing the size of the seasonal planting bed. As originally shown, it was
approx. 800 square feet-too large and an expensive maintenance issue. Applicant has
done so. Additionally encourage to slightly reduce the size of the ground cover area
around the seasonal bed.
Discussed irrigation-applicant will prepare irrigation plan for site.
Discussed architecture of building. Applicant is going to add a row of larger stone along
the top of the building to break up mass. Expressed there are setbacks in the building
lines that are not visible, will make those visible by a roof plan.
Applicant will show the exterior ladder at the rear of the building.
Applicant indicated to staff, that a monument sign would be placed on site, although no
plans show a proposed monument sign. Staff indicated to the applicant that this must be
shown and should have been shown from the original submission. Staff indicated that a
permit would not be issued for a sign unless shown on the site plan, the applicant
indicated that it would be placed on the plan by the next submission, which will be
Tuesday, October 30th.