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allow the Board to delete the skirting prova(An <br /> entirely. <br /> Best commented that he thought- the skirting require- <br /> ment was included to address safety concerns with <br /> the spread of fire throughout a unit . <br /> Smith responded that the skirting materials permit- <br /> ted ranged from solid masonry block to open pressure <br /> treated lattice pane l s. <br /> Yuhasz noted that the provisions seemed inconsistent <br /> given that pole buildings are permitted in Orange <br /> County . <br /> Jacobs commented that there were two issues here: 1 ) <br /> is landscaping an acceptable alternative and 2) <br /> safety concerns . <br /> Yuhasz inquired what evidence had been presented to <br /> suggest that s k i r t i n g I s safer . Best responded that <br /> open areas allow fire to "run" . <br /> Yuhasz commented that he supported the revision to <br /> provide relief to mobile home owners on wooded lots <br /> but that the Board needs to reconsider the skirting <br /> provision . <br /> VOTE : Unanimous <br /> Walters noted that fax revisions are needed to <br /> encourage mobile home unit owners to make thair- <br /> homes more permanent . <br /> Lewis con'rnerited that if safely is the concerns then <br /> education , not regulation is needed . <br /> P (;TI ON Yuhasz ' mo',ed approval of -i he amendment to Ar`-i is ie <br /> 22 . <br /> Taylor s_: : :;::':ed the motion . <br /> Best inquired if the Board should recommend solid <br /> skirting . Yuhasz responded i-hat that would be <br /> better discussed in the context of the brooder <br /> discussion on skirting. <br /> VOTE : Unanimous . <br /> • <br /> WOODtS EDGE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN MODIFICATION <br /> Smith presented the matter . She noted that the <br /> temporary office mobile home unit was well placed <br /> and landscaped, but was located within the buffer . <br /> Sho indicated that staff was concerned about <br /> maintaining the integrity of the buffer though they <br /> recognized that the unit as is is visually accept- <br /> able and relocation may cause substantial disrup- <br /> tion . She added • tie-I- the unit could be moved to a <br />