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Gerald K. Richards (Olive Garden), Case No. 2071 Page 5 While the plans have been revised and some of the previous problems have been alleviated, there are several technical concerns with the current plan. The first set of concerns relate to the availability of such materials as Flowering Dogwood and Silver blotch Dogwood. We suggest Japanese Tree-Like, Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, or Redbud Cedar --as substitutes for the Flowering Dogwood and Kelsey Dwarf Dogwood as a substitute for the Silverblotch Dogwood. The second set of concerns relate to the extensive plantings under the canopy. The chances for survival for these plants is at best risky, but without irrigation, it is extremely doubtful. - We have suggestions for a number of plant materials that could be substituted for some of the sp~cies shown around the foundation. Again, we applaud the commitment to landscaping shown on this plan and the basic landscape design is quite good. We would like to recommend some alternatives to some of the species shown. With the amount of investment that they are intending to make in landscaping, we strongly suggest that they install irrigation. Fire Marshal and Building Department Considerations ." I Both departments have reviewed these plans and have no concerns. 4. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission and Staff had concerns about the previous proposal and we were clear in explaining them to the applicants. The applicants understood, the City's concerns and objectives, and they completely redesigned their building and site plans to address them. The result is a building that fits the site much better than its predecessor, meets the parking requirements, handles trash indoors, and promises to be very compatible aesthetically with the surrounding development. The applicants should be commended for their attitude, as well as their fine results.