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required. The stream buffer and larger <br />setbacks shown on the plat and listed in <br />the covenants will contribute to preserving <br />open space.) <br />5. Larger than required stream buffers and <br />lot sizes, and /or other design features <br />are proposed as part of a subdivision to <br />be located in a Protected Watershed as <br />designated on the Orange County <br />Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount <br />of impervious surface and cause <br />infiltration of storm water runoff to <br />prevent the pollution of water supply <br />reservoirs. <br />(The stream buffer proposed by the applicant <br />is larger than required by the Subdivision <br />Regulations. Additional drainage easements <br />are required as conditions of approval.) <br />EVALUATION SUMMARY; The applicant has made efforts to reduce <br />visual and environmental impact with larger lot sizes, larger <br />setbacks, a larger stream buffer, tree protection, and a <br />prohibition on further subdivision. These items have been <br />shown on the preliminary plan and included in the restrictive <br />covenants. Planning Staff recommends that Cheng Court be <br />approved as a private road built to Class B standards. <br />04F1 <br />