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level. Collins continued to review those sections where exceptions would be permitted. Section ZV-B-8-b-3 identified the protective measures provided to minimize damage to existing trees and other vegetation. The required landscaping as outlined in Section IV-B-8-c-1 specifies that one -,~~ tree be planted for every thirty (30) feet of frontage along both sides of all proposed streets in the subdivision. The Ordinance Review Committee has suggested this be changed to every thirty-five (35) feet and where it specifies one tree for every 225 square feet that it be changed to one tree for every 1,000 square feet. The section. further specifies that ' trees to be planted in required recreation and/or side and rear yard areas shall be spaced thirty (30) feet on center and the Committee recommended this be changed to thirty-five (35) feet. The Committee has recommended that Section IV-B-8-c-2 through IV-B-8-c-2-e be moved to the end of the Ordinance and retitled "Recommended Standards for Installation and Maintenance". This coincides with Article 12.18 of the Zoning Ordinance. Collins referred to a schedule of required buffers as contained in the agenda. The Ordinance Review Committee recommended changing the NA'a under the heading Adjacent Vacant Land Zoning - Commercial and Industrial Zoning Designations to read type "B" screen. On any subdivision plat where a buffer is required, a notation should be placed on the plat indicating that this is in fact a land use buffer. He described the different types of screens A-F. Planning Board Member Carl Walters asked if the developer would be required to plant trees in a pasture area even though the purchasers of the lot may not want the trees after they purchase the lot and Collins indicated yes. Lots larger than ten (10) acres are exempt from this amendment. He feels that this is adding cost to the property making it ~ unaffordable and encouraging mobile homes. He questioned the administration and enforcement of the Ordinance indicating he felt it~;s would take additional manpower to enforce. -~ Collins responded that the amendments are in response to developers asking what is being done about preservation of trees. He explained that trees are necessary when subdividing pasture land because when houses and streets are built, you end up with additional runoff, less impervious surfaces, and other aesthetic objectives. COMMENTS OR vESTIONS FROM CITIZENS Artie Caste who lives in the Lockridge Committee spoke in support of the Ordinance amendment. In the Lockridge Committee, the Homeowners Association has a covenant which controls the landscaping of the area. As a result, no trees are removed without approval from the Association. He recommended that specific reference be made for solar access, and that a prohibition be made against using soil sterilization even within the dripline of a tree. Kirk Pelland feels the Ordinance is cumbersome. He requested that it be simplified to meet the objectives of protecting trees and buffering one area from another. 5. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Planner Susan smith presented for receipt of public comment the proposed text amendments to the Zoning ordinance. Concerns have been identified by the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board and Planning staff concerning cluster development provisions, recreation/landscaping space ratios, mobile home skirting/screening requirements, time periods far initiation of construction of Planned Development projects,