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Read. Follow. Verify.Calesa Market District Site Plan Waiver Requests
Record date · June 1, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The developer for the Calesa Market District is requesting two waivers from local landscaping codes. They are seeking permission to omit required building-side landscaping and to use smaller instead of standard shade trees in parking lot islands.
The Development Review Committee will decide if the Calesa Market District project can deviate from established landscaping standards, which affects the visual appearance and environmental features of the site.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Calesa Market District Developer
The developer is seeking approval for design changes that deviate from existing local landscaping requirements.
Development Review Committee
The committee is responsible for evaluating and voting on whether to grant the requested waivers.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the developer asking for?
Why does the developer say they don't need the building landscaping?
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Landscaping Variance Pattern
The applicant is attempting to bypass standard aesthetic requirements by substituting architectural design for physical landscaping.
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