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I <br /> f _ <br /> 1 (3) Minor intermittent streams as shown on the Northern Transition Area <br /> 2 Stream Buffer Map. Measure along a line running perpendicular to and <br /> 3 thirty (30)feet from the center of the minor intermittent stream. <br /> 4 (d) Subject to subsection(e),the existing natural vegetation in a buffer area designated <br /> 5 in accordance with this section shall not be disturbed in any way that would reduce <br /> 6 the buffer area's effectiveness in achieving the objectives set forth in subsection(a). <br /> 7 In addition,buffer areas from which the vegetative cover does not exist,has been <br /> 8 removed, or is inadequate shall be planted or otherwise provided with vegetative <br /> 9 cover or devices,sufficient to allow the buffer area to accomplish the objectives set <br /> 10 forth in subsection <br /> 11 <br /> 12 (e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the permit issuing authority may <br /> 13 authorize the crossing of a designated buffer area by a street, bikeway, sidewalk, <br /> 14 water or sewer line or pump station under the circumstances specified in Subsection <br /> 15 15-184(8). In addition,the permit issuing authority may authorize sewer lines to be <br /> 16 constructed within buffer areas designated under this section under circumstances <br /> 17 where such location is practicably unavoidable if the subject property is to be <br /> 18 served under the provisions of Section 15-238(c) and an alternate design would <br /> 19 result in greater damage to the environment, so long as such sewer line is located to <br /> 20 the extent practicable at least twenty-five feet from the edge of any stream bank. <br /> 21 <br /> 22 <br /> 23 <br /> 24 SECTION 20. Subsection 316(c) is deleted and the following subsection (c) is inserted in lieu <br /> 25 thereof: <br /> 26 <br /> 27 (c) There shall be no clearcuthng in any development within the Transition Area portion . . <br /> 28 of the Carrboro Joint Development Area.as identified in the Joint Planning Agreement. The term <br /> 29 "ciearcutting"shall refer to the large-scale,indiscriminate removal of trees, shrubs, and undergrowth <br /> 30 with the intention of preparing real property for nonagricultural purposes <br /> 31 <br /> 32 SECTION 21. Article=is amended by adding a new Section 15-312 to read as follows: <br /> 33 <br /> 34 Section 15-312 Protective Buffer Along,Major Roads <br /> 35 <br /> 36 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15-308, an undisturbed protective buffer shall be <br /> 37 maintained along Old N.C. 86, Dairyland Road, Union Grove Church Road, Homestead Road, Eubanks <br /> 38 Road and Smith Level Road south of Ray Road that will help preserve the scenic views and elements of this <br /> 39 area. This buffer shall be established by measuring along a line perpendicular to the right-of-way of these <br /> 40 roads one hundred (100) feet. If the buffer area does not provide the equivalent of a Type `A' screen, the <br /> 41 developer shall provide a Type `A' screen on the development's side of the buffer (one hundred (100) feet <br /> 42 from the right-of-way). <br /> 43 <br /> 44 SECTION 22. Appendix E is amended by deleting subsection E-10 (D)(9) ("Wintergreen <br /> 45 Barberry")and subsection E-10(F)(10)("Japanese Barberry'l <br /> ................................................................................ .-..............................................»..........................................._..._......._.:................._........................................ <br /> Page 30 of 35 <br />