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16 <br />Robert Davis: Three of the lots have already been sold. <br />Jennifer Leaf: Even if the lot size was changed, they still wouldn't be deep enough for an <br />accessory structure. <br />Robert Davis: The 100', buffer requirement is variable by the Boards. It was put in the <br />regulations to address developments in open fields where there is no visual separation. In this <br />case, the buffer is wooded. <br />Bernadette Pelissier: If this wasn't a staff error, a 1,000 square foot house isn't very large so it <br />should have been addressed with the original application. How can this-be prevented in the <br />future? Is there any way to ensure that in the future the lots are buildable? <br />Robert Davis: Staff will have to look more closely at this type of situation in the future. <br />Bernadette Pelissier: Can this be changed in the ordinance? <br />Robert Davis: Yes, it could be. <br />Craig Benedict: A 100' buffer is easily accommodated in rural areas on 1 -2 acre lots, but not on <br />1/3 acre lots, which are the majority of the applications received. We probably need an <br />ordinance amendment to accommodate this. This is something that could be reviewed by the <br />Ordinance Review Committee. <br />Robert Davis: There was a public dedication of land along McGowan Creek that was important <br />in the original plan consideration. <br />Jay Bryan: Is there only one adjacent property that's affected by this change? <br />Robert Davis: Yes, it is one individual residence. <br />Jennifer Leaf: We didn't see an actual house on the aerial. <br />Jay Bryan: Was there any public comment on this at the time of plan approval? <br />Robert Davis: Not that I'm aware of. I can check the past minutes. <br />Jay Bryan: We want to correct these circumstances, and not allow it to set a precedent for a <br />future situation. <br />Jeff Schmitt: How large is the building envelope square footage? <br />Michelle Kempinski: 2,700 square feet. <br />Jeff Schmitt: That seems like it should be large enough. <br />6 <br />