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Waiver Requests for Bay Laurel Operations Facility Site Plan

Original title: Bay Laurel Operations Facility - Major Site Plan 000431 - Waiver to Major Site Plan in Review Parcel #35300-400001 #WaiverPIR-000625-2026 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LDC 6.7.4.A - Shade Trees CODE states The post-development ratio of shade trees to the area of the site shall be a minimum of one shade tree per 3,000 square feet. APPLICANT requests waiving the code as there are many conflicting utilities on-site (submitted exhibit) and the site is previously developed without many existing shade trees. LDC 6.8.7.A. - Parking Areas and Vehicular Use Areas CODE states A minimum five-foot wide landscape area consisting of shrubs and groundcovers, excluding turfgrass, shall be provided around the perimeter of parking areas to form a landscape screen with a minimum height of three feet achieved within one year of planting. A land use buffer that abuts a parking area may satisfy this requirement. APPLICANT request - as there is an existing established hedge row on the perimeter of SW 90th Terrace Road and the parking area (northwestern parking area) is located directly behind (east) the existing tank; we are proposing a waiver to this code. LDC 6.2.1.C Requirements CODE states Standardized sheet size shall be 24" x 36". Any exceptions must be pre-authorized by the County Engineer. APPLICANT request - A deviation is requested to allow a larger architectural plan size sheet (30"x42") to be submitted for this project to have a cohesive title block/sheet set for the client. We are seeking an exception from the County Engineer.

Record date · April 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The developer for the Bay Laurel Operations Facility is requesting three specific s from local land development codes regarding tree planting requirements, parking area landscaping, and architectural plan sheet sizes. These requests are currently under review by the Development Review Committee.

Why it matters

The decision on these s will determine whether the Bay Laurel Operations Facility must adhere to standard local landscaping and documentation requirements or if it will be granted exemptions based on existing site conditions and project design preferences.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

They are the applicant seeking approval for site plan waivers.

Directly affected

County Engineer

They must authorize the exception for the architectural plan sheet size.

Key Facts

  • The applicant requests a waiver from LDC 6.7.4.A, which requires one shade tree per 3,000 square feet, citing conflicting underground utilities and existing site development.
  • The applicant requests a waiver from LDC 6.8.7.A, which requires a five-foot wide landscape screen around parking areas, citing an existing hedge row on SW 90th Terrace Road and the location of the parking area behind an existing tank.
  • The applicant requests a deviation from LDC 6.2.1.C to use 30"x42" architectural plan sheets instead of the standard 24"x36" size.
  • The project is identified as Major Site Plan 000431.
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  • The application was introduced to the Development Review Committee on April 17, 2026.
  • The file number for this request is 2026-22767.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the developer asking to plant fewer trees?
The applicant states that there are many conflicting underground utilities on the site and that the site is already developed with few existing shade trees.
What is the requested change for the architectural plans?
The applicant wants to use larger 30"x42" sheets instead of the standard 24"x36" size to maintain a cohesive title block and sheet set.

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Standardization vs. Project Needs

The request highlights a tension between standardized county documentation requirements (sheet sizes) and the specific design preferences of private engineering firms.

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