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Waiver Request: Church of the Risen Savior Landscaping Requirements

Original title: Church of the Risen Savior - Minor Site Plan - 32922 - Waiver Request to Minor Site Plan in Review Parcel #: 8002-0244-03 #WaiverPIR-001068-2026 Abshier Engineering LDC Division 8, 6.8.2 Landscape plan requirements CODE states A landscape plan which indicates the following is required for all development except for individual single-family homes and duplexes: All existing landscaping, indigenous open space, and natural features; B. Locations of existing protected trees, labeled and with sizes provided, groups of trees, landscaping and other vegetation to be preserved; C. Vegetation and tree protection barricades; D. All replacement trees as required per Section 6.7.8; E. All proposed landscape areas, labeled and with sizes provided; F. Construction details as applicable, including but not limited to: (1) Tree protection; (2) Tree, palm, and shrub installation; (3) Details for specialized installations; (4) Elevation drawings of walls proposed for buffers and/or screening; and (5) Cross section of proposed walls/berms/combination for buffers. G. Plant schedule: (1) A key matching the plants being specified (may be plant symbols or written) (2) Quantities of plants being specified (3) Common plant names (4) Scientific plant names (5) Plant specifications including height, spread, and spacing (6) Native status H. Calculations for required landscaping: (1) Tree preservation and replacement (2) Shade tree requirements (3) Buffers (4) Parking areas (5) Vehicle use areas I. Notes including installation instructions and special requirements related to licensing, tree protection, maintenance, fertilizer use, and watering. J. Notes regarding tree protection and inspections as outlined in Section 6.7.3 and 6.7.12 and shall also be provided on the site and grading plan sheets. APPLICANT - The Church is requesting not to add any additional landscaping with the addition to the Church. Other than handicap parking the parking spaces are grass. The addition is to the rear and side of the church.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Development Review Committee will decide if the church is exempt from standard landscaping codes, which typically require detailed planting plans, tree protection, and buffer specifications for new development.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Church of the Risen Savior

The organization is seeking an exemption from local development code requirements.

Development Review Committee

The committee is responsible for evaluating the waiver request against existing land development codes.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Church of the Risen Savior is requesting a from local landscaping requirements for a planned building addition. The applicant argues that no additional landscaping is necessary because the expansion is located at the rear and side of the property and existing parking areas are grass-covered.

Key Facts

  • The applicant is requesting a waiver from LDC Division 8, Section 6.8.2, which mandates comprehensive landscape plans for development.
  • The church is planning an addition to the rear and side of the existing structure.
  • The applicant states that parking areas, excluding handicap spaces, consist of grass.
  • The applicant proposes adding no new landscaping as part of the project.
  • Standard code requires detailed documentation including tree protection, plant schedules, native status, and irrigation/maintenance notes.
  • The request is filed under case number WaiverPIR-001068-2026 for parcel 8002-0244-03.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the church asking for?
They are asking for a from the requirement to submit a detailed landscape plan and install new landscaping for their building addition.
Why does the church believe they don't need new landscaping?
The applicant notes that the addition is located at the rear and side of the building and that their parking spaces are already grass-covered.

Why It Matters

The Development Review Committee will decide if the church is exempt from standard landscaping codes, which typically require detailed planting plans, tree protection, and buffer specifications for new development.

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Standardized Waiver Process

The document highlights the tension between strict LDC landscaping requirements and the practical application for existing institutional sites.

Church of the Risen SaviorDevelopment Review Committee

Connected Entities

organizationChurch of the Risen Savior“The applicant requesting the waiver.”Map →
organizationAbshier Engineering“The engineering firm associated with the site plan.”Map →
organizationDevelopment Review Committee“The body reviewing the waiver request.”Map →
otherWaiverPIR-001068-2026“Waiver request tracking number.”Map →
other8002-0244-03“Parcel number for the property.”Map →

Sources

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