Planning panel approves landscape waiver for Park 800 site to preserve parking

The Greenwood Advisory Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant a landscape waiver (PC2026-006) for the Park 800 Industrial subdivision site that allows required foundation plantings to be relocated elsewhere on the lot so the existing asphalt parking can be retained in front of the building.

Applicant Joseph Heck of Projects Plus explained the request to relocate the UDO section 10-03-06g foundation plantings to the north side of the existing parking area because the strip adjacent to the building is needed for parking. "That's the request — just to relocate the plantings and to keep the asphalt in front of that building," Heck said.

Staff recommended approval citing site constraints for an older industrial parcel and noted that the relocation would bring required shrubs and trees onto the site in alternate locations. Commissioner Walker moved approval; Commissioner Price seconded; the motion carried 8-0. The commission recorded that the applicant must meet the other landscaping and design requirements of the UDO and any conditions noted in the approval.

Next steps: the applicant may proceed with site work consistent with the approved waiver and applicable plan-review conditions.