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l <br /> 16 <br /> of five acres. Where the minimum <br /> required lot size is less than five <br /> acres, compliance is assured when each <br /> lot in the subdivision contains at <br /> least twice the minimum required lot <br /> size; and/or <br /> (The proposed subdivision is located in the <br /> University Lake Watershed. All lots are at <br /> least five acres in size. The proposed <br /> building setbacks are 75 feet from all <br /> property lines.) <br /> b. The retention and/or provision of <br /> landscaping and use of clustering of <br /> dwelling units to screen the view of <br /> the subdivision from public roads <br /> and/or maintain a wooded or forested <br /> character, maintain scenic views, <br /> or preserve wildlife, botanical, <br /> historic, archaeological and/or <br /> recreation sites. <br /> (Restrictive covenants include tree protection <br /> requirements. Additional landscaping as <br /> shown on the Preliminary Plan will be <br /> installed to meet the Subdivision Regulations. <br /> Eight acres of common open space is provided <br /> for private recreation. Most of the subdivi- <br /> sion will not be visible from Dairyland <br /> Road.) <br /> c. The preservation of site features <br /> which directly enhance the special or <br /> unique cultural, historical, archaeo- <br /> logical, or biological characteristics <br /> of the immediate area. <br /> (The proposed five-acre lots, common open <br /> space, and the private gravel road will help <br /> retain the scenic quality for which the <br /> Nutter Farm is known. This type of <br /> development also has less impact on wildlife <br /> and water quality than 2-acre lots.) <br /> 2. The number, location and/or size of lots to <br /> be located in the subdivision are such <br /> that, even if constructed to State stan- <br /> dards, the streets would not be accepted by <br /> the State for maintenance due to density or <br /> other State requirements; <br /> (A minimum of five lots is required for the <br />