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N 4.16 12. Page 6 -62 Under (3) (b) Mixing of Shrubs the second sentence introduces a table with the "maximum percentage shrubs of the same genus and species that may be planted." We recommend deleting the word "genus" because a plant's species name is inclusive of it genus. Better to say the shrubs of the same species. 1 13. Page 6 -65 (4) and (5) indicate that the Planning Director, or designee, shall maintain lists of plant types that are preferred and not permitted, respectively. The CFE recommends referencing specific lists maintained by a reputable organization, such as the North Carolina Native Plant Society [See http: / /www.ncwildflower,org /]. If it is preferable for the Planning Director to keep the list, it could still indicate the source(s) of that list (such as the NC Native Plant Society). The CFE would be happy to provide further guidance/comment. 14. Page 6 -66 Under (E) Maintenance, (1) and (3) appear to contradict one another. Whereas (3) states that required landscaping must be replaced "any time" it is no longer living or existing on a site, (1) states that vegetation needs replacement if it dies within a year of planting. Please clarify, Also, in (2) we recommend changing "The Planning Department can conduct inspections at any time..." to "The Planning Department may conduct inspections at any time..." Correct grammar] 1 15. Page 6 -67 Under (E) Natural Buffers, recommend clarifying what is meant by the "critical root zones of trees." As noted in Comment #6 (above) we cannot assume that people agree on the meaning of this term. Provide definition, or add some notation that you mean within the drip line of the tree, or include a diagram. 1 16. Page 6 -67 The term "opacity" is used in (E) (3) and (F) (1). We recommend defining the term or using a more descriptive term unless the Planning staff considers it common knowledge among typical users of the UDO. 1 17. Page 6 -69 Under (B) the requirements for Between Lot Plantings should take into considerations the desire of some homeowners to use solar panels that require openings in their southern exposure. This will become more desirable as more and more people install solar panels as a source of energy for residential use. 18. Page 6 -76 Under (C) Buffering Neighborhood Uses, (3) "West Ten" should be West Ten Road; and in (5) "interstate buffers" should be interstate highway buffers; and also in (5) "interstate frontage" should be interstate highway frontage. 1 19. Page 6 -77 The meaning of (8) is confusing. What about trees greater than 12" dbh? Should it say "Trees with a caliper of at least 6 " -12" should be considered for reservation. "? Or greater than 6-12" ?? 1 20. Page 6 -80 Under (E) Plant Materials, please clarify what is intended by (8) "Plant material must be used to provide microclimate modification and energy conservation." This statement leaves too much for interpretation. Section 6.13 Stream Buffers 21. Page 6 -126 Under (D) Uses Permitted With Mitigation, please fix two typos in (10) as follows: "Vegetation Management whi ;h -that includes the installation of new vegetation in accordance with an approved mitigation plan, and a one -time application of fertilizer to re- establisht the vegetation." 1 22. Page 6 -126 Under (D) Uses Permitted With Mitigation, (11) allows Vegetation Management / Replanting without an approved mitigation plan, which seems inconsistent with (10) where such a plan is required. Perhaps it would be better to combine 10 and (11). 1 1) Incorporated; 2) For further BOCC discussion; 3) Implementation Bridge — Possible future phases; 4) Suggesting no action