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I <br /> // <br /> . <br /> • would allow urbanization of the watershed and was therefore not compatible with the <br /> . requirements of a WS I watershed. The developer of Amberly has recently announced his <br /> intention to redesign the project to make it consistent with the recommendations of the <br /> OWASA study. The McLennan's Farm proposal has been resubmitted in essentially the same <br /> form as it was initially submitted. The only difference is in the organization of how <br /> the waste system will be-managed. The proposal does not meet the State's rules for a <br /> WS-I watershed. It is not in conformity with the OWASA study. It threatens the quality <br /> of a major public water supply. McLennan's Farm should be rejected and the <br /> recommendations of the Camp, Dresser, McKee report should be adopted. <br /> BOB PECK, Chairman of the OWASA Board, read a statement to the Board. A copy of <br /> this statement is incorporated herein by reference and may be found in the permanent <br /> agenda file in the Clerk's office. He recommended that the Board of Commissioners deny <br /> the Special Use Permit application for McLennan's Farm based on findings that the <br /> • project will not promote the public health, safety and general welfare if located in the <br /> University Lake watershed, and if developed and operated according to the plan as <br /> submitted. <br /> MARTIN MANDEL reemphasized the rating of the watershed. He stated that the Board <br /> has governmental jurisdiction over BO% of this area. She asked the Commissioners to <br /> please make wise'decisions. The citizens will support you. <br /> MARGARET BROWN strongly urged the Commissioners to take a long view of this issue <br /> and protect the drinking water. If it is not protected, there will be the burden of <br /> heavy taxation and the demoralizing task of cleaning up the water supply. She urged the <br /> Commissioners to deny this request. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br /> A motion was made by Chairman Carey, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell, that the <br /> Public Hearing be continued to June 5th to give the County Engineer and the McLennan <br /> Farm's engineer an opportunity to meet and further discuss the alternative wastewater <br /> treatment system and for the County engineer to provide a complete evaluation of the <br /> system at that time. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 4. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS <br /> a, Article 12-Landscaping & Screening Requirements <br /> The purpose of this item is to receive public comments on proposed <br /> amendments to Article 12 of the Zoning Ordinance, Landscaping and Screening <br /> Requirements. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Article 12 is to provide more <br /> consistency between the subdivision landscape regulations and the requirements for <br /> landscaping and screening contained in the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> • <br /> THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Chairman Carey, to refer <br /> this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board no <br /> sooner that August 1st. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 11,„ Article 7.20.4J - Mobile Home Parks (Landscaping & Screening <br /> Requirements) . <br /> The purpose of this item is to receive public comments on proposed <br />