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36 to declare specific items as surplus, authorize the Purchasing and Central Services Director to solicit sealed bids for the telephone system equipment, to negotiate priv---- sale under GS 160A-267 for the model 2500 telephones and the typewriter, and to trans the 1974 Chevrolet truck to the Sheriff's Department. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS _ SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS = LAND USE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendments to Section IV-B-8 of the Subdivision Regulations as stated below: IV-B-8-g WAIVER OF LANDSCAPING AND BUFFER REQUIREMENTS In some cases, the strict adherence to this section of the ordinance would serve no useful purpose, such as when: (1) the topography of a site and/or the size of a proposed lot is sufficient to serve the purpose of a buffer; (2) existing structures, utilities, gardens or active farmland are located in the buffer or setback areas; or (3) an existing residence or structure with established lawn areas and/or plant beds is contained within a proposed subdivision lot. When a proposed lot includes one or more of the conditions listed above, the Planning Director is empowered to waive the requirements for screening or additional landscaping provided that the request is submitted in writing stating the reason for such request, and the spirit and intent of this ordinance is adhered to. Y='• Although the buffer planting requirements may be waived in certain cases, the dimensional aspect of the Land Use Buffer remains in effect. The width and location of a required Land Use Buffer shall be indicated on the approved final plat and cannot be reduced or altered without approval from the Planning Director in the case of minor subdivisions, or the Board of County Commissioners in the case of major subdivisions. In all such cases the applicant for waiver must submit a written application to the Planning Director setting forth the facts relied upon to support the application. The Planning Director, or his designee, shall file in his office and deliver to the applicant a written decision on the application which decision shall contain a statement of the facts relied upon by the Planning Director to either deny or approve the application for waiver. VOTE: UNANIMOUS F. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT _ PLANNING DEPT. REVIEW PROCEDURES This proposal would provide adequate time for staff review of•major subdivision Concept Plans. The Planning Staff proposes that the amendment be modified to require that the Planning Department complete its review of the Concept Plan within 21 days after it is accepted. The recommendation to the Planning Board would be presented at the first regularly-scheduled Planning Board meeting after the 21 days. After extended discussion about the time it takes to go through the process, it was decided table this item for further staff review to be brought back to the Board.