3500 Saint Claude Ave.

Staff Recommendations: 

At the August 4, 2021 Commission meeting the Commission voted to approve retention of the modifications to the cooling tower height and orientation, with the proviso that fast-growing trees must be planted both on the property and along the street to minimize visibility of the tower. The applicant is to work with staff and a landscape architect to determine the type of tree and placement that will provide the best coverage in the least amount of time and present a proposed landscape plan for final review and approval. Permanent irrigation systems must also be provided to the trees. 

A final inspection was conducted on May 21, 2024 and it was found that the screening had not been installed per the Commission. The applicant is requesting retention of the screening as installed. Staff supports the previous Commission motion and recommends denial of the screening as installed.