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17 With respect to the submission of the memo, Planning staff did not receive the document until August 16, 2012 after the public hearing package had been completed and mailed to BOCC and Planning Board members. No further comment necessary, the applicant concurs with the responses providing by the Planning Staff and is of the opinion that the initial comment has been adequately addressed. • BOCC and Planning Board members expressed concern over the sample homeowners association (HOA) documents and asked the developer to provide specific HOA documents for this project. Board members identified specific examples of the sample document contradicting applicant testimony. A BOCC member expressed concern over a HOA requirement for a minimum building size for a single-family residence. Staff Comment: Submission of HOA documents is not a required component of the application. The sample document was submitted so BOCC and Planning Board members could have an understanding of how the applicant manages their projects and obtain an understanding on some of the limitations and standards normally incorporated into a Weekly Homes LLC project. The applicant concurs with the responses providing by the Planning Staff and is of the opinion that the initial comment has been adequately addressed. Additionally,please note that the documents provided were neither all inclusive nor exhaustive and will adhere to all current local and state laws. • BOCC and Planning Board members asked if the applicant would prohibit the location of solar arrays within the project. A BOCC member cited specific language within the submitted HOA documents indicating solar arrays would not be permitted. Staff Comment: The County Attorney indicated during the meeting recent modifications to State law prohibits a local HOA from adopting such a limitation. The applicant indicated this was not there intent and would ensure the final HOA document(s) associated with the subdivision would allow for the location of solar arrays. No further comment necessary, the applicant concurs with the responses providing by the Planning Staff and is of the opinion that the initial comment has been adequately addressed. • A BOCC member inquired about the transfer of mineral rights for the proposed lots. Staff Comment: The applicant indicated they were not intending to transfer or sell mineral rights to third parties for development purposes. No further comment necessary, the applicant concurs with the responses providing by the Planning Staff and is of the opinion that the initial comment has been adequately addressed. • BOCC and Planning Board members requested the site plan and HOA documents be revised to require local, indigenous, drought tolerant vegetation throughout the project were landscaping is required.