Consider Landscape Plan for Stonebrook Academy

The City has received an application for Final Plat and Site Plan for Stonebrook Academy, a proposed 8,880 square foot building for a new child care center to be located west of Sunwood Village between Sunwood Drive and Veterans Drive.   The purpose of this case is to review the proposed Landscape Plan for the project.  The COR Design Framework emphasizes landscape improvements for the 'streetscape' and is less perscriptive for the private property.  Streetscape elements would include sidewalks, boulevards and boulevard plantings.


 

Streetscape enhancements will be required along both Yolite Street and Veterans Drive (streetscape is already established along Sunwood Drive).   The proposed species and sizes are acceptable (with a note regarding shrub size in the review letter). The Staff Review Letter does identify certain plan revisions that are necessary.  Primarily, the revisions address the boulevard width (shall be six [6] feet wide), adding language to the Notes to address water efficient components for the irrigation system and to specify that topsoil is required across all disturbed areas not otherwise improved with impervious surfacing.  Finally, more detail is required with regard to how the existing streetscape along Sunwood Drive will be protected throughout construction.
 
While The COR Design Framework does not specify minimum planting requirements on private property, the developer is proposing landscaping for the interior of the site.  The proposal includes a mixture of evergreen trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs and perenials.  Staff supports the overall Landscape Plan with the necessary revisions outlined in the Staff Review Letter.
 

The Applicant is responsible for all costs associated with this request.

Motion to recommend approval of the Landscape Plan contingent on compliance with the Staff Review Letter.