permit to reflect the approved landscape plan.

Mr. Effrig stated that their goal was to provide a balanced and naturalistic look that will complement the building and new plaza. He stated that they conducted a survey of existing trees and are preserving all trees that are in good condition; only removing trees that are declining or in poor health. He noted they are preserving the Oak at the main entry and adding two Ginkos. He stated that the proposed plan is diverse and ornamental; they strived to create a botanical garden; they want the landscaping to be noticed by motorists driving by. He stated that the pavers are precast concrete (Unilock product). He stated that the wall product they propose to use is available in two different sizes; 10 X 10 and 20 X 10 and the color will complement the new pavers well.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked the rhyme or reason for the proposal; he asked if they tried to cluster certain plants. He referred to a proposal this Board saw about a year ago for an exterior stairway and where they were with that.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked the rhyme or reason for the proposal; he asked if they tried to cluster certain plants. He referred to a proposal this Board saw about a year ago for an exterior stairway and where they were with that.

13 Kathy Hossey, representing Caleres, indicated that the exterior stairway plan was dropped. She added that they worked with the City’s Fire Marshal and that they have developed a sprinkler plan.

Ron Reim asked where the walls are proposed.

Mr. Effrig indicated that there are two free-standing walls by the shoe sculpture and in the center.

Mark Winings asked if it is staff’s position that the proposed wall material is not complimentary.

Louis Clayton indicated that is correct; no spec sheet was submitted with the application. He stated that staff did research the product and that this Board can vote to approve it.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked how high the blocks are.

Mr. Effrig replied 6 ½-inches.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the walls would then be 3 layers high.

Mr. Effrig replied “yes”.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if the front of the block face is smooth.

Mr. Effrig replied “yes”; adding, however, that they have a finished look.

Josh Corson asked about the wall cap.

Mr. Effrig stated that the granite cap will be 2-inches in height; a photo of the proposed wall was distributed.

Chairman Lichtenfeld asked if both size blocks would be used.

Mr. Effrig replied “yes”; they could use both sizes.

Mark Winings questioned how committed they were to using this product.

Chairman Lichtenfeld stated that he likes the color but the photo says “concrete block”. He stated that he would like the wall to have some texture as opposed to smooth.

Mark Winings agreed.