Shane Scott, owner of Sugar Shane’s Cafe, appeared before Council asking that a artificial tree be allowed to remain in a city planter located in front of the business in the 400 block of State Street. Scott explained that a city-owned tree at that location had died and an artificial palm tree was temporarily placed in a planter.
“It adds personality. The customers love it and I wanted to know what you think,” Scott said.
Councilor Crum asked if the issue wouldn’t be better going before the Downtown Inc. board.
City Manager Shaw explained that he wasn’t certain what code would apply to the situation.
“Would it be called signage? Landscaping? Tree sculpture?…Someone should approve something, but I’m not sure what to call it. It is in a streetscape location.“
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