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12 The applicant has agreed to the imposition of these recommended conditions. For more information please refer to Attachment 5. Stormwater Drainage: The applicant has indicated the project will abide by existing stormwater regulations as detailed in Section 6.14 of the UDO. Erosion Control: The applicant has indicated the project will abide by existing erosion control regulations as detailed in Section 6.15 of the UDO. Land Use Buffers: The applicant is proposing the following: • A 100 ft. undisturbed buffer for District 1 separating the project from residentially zoned properties to the west and south. STAFF COMMENT: The proposed 100 ft. buffer is consistent with existing standards as contained in Section 6.8.12 of the UDO. • The applicant is requesting a reduction in the required land use buffer along Old NC Highway 86 from 100 ft., as required under Section 6.8.12 (C) (4) of the UDO, to 25 ft. for District 2. As part of this request, the applicant is proposing the following condition(s): o Structures erected in District 2 shall observe a 75 ft. setback from Old NC Highway 86. STAFF COMMENT: Staff is concerned about the requested reduction given additional requests, including the ability to thin existing vegetation up to 60% of required buffer area(s). If thinning of required buffers is approved, staff would recommend a minimum 50 ft. buffer be maintained along Old NC Highway 86. Further, staff recommends the adoption of the condition of a required 75 ft. setback from Old NC Highway 86 for the project. The applicant has indicated they accept staff's recommended modification based on their ability to thin existing vegetation in this area to promote visibility. • The applicant is requesting authorization to thin existing vegetation along Old NC Highway 86 and Interstate 40 within District 2 to create visual breaks in approximately 60% of the required buffer area. As part of this request, the applicant is proposing the following condition(s): o These areas shall be utilized only to develop stormwater retention ponds. o There shall be no permanent structure erected intended to provide a service consistent with the project (i.e. a commercial business). Structures acceptable for development within this cleared area shall be those intended to support stormwater retention operations (i.e. pump houses) or utility structures. o Disturbed vegetation will be replaced with indigenous, drought resistant vegetation that will achieve a height of six (6) feet within five (5) years. STAFF COMMENT: This is the minimum height that has to be achieved within the identified timeframe and does not constitute an overall height limitation on said vegetation. o Within the remaining area, the developer will `hand clear' or `selectively clear' any existing vegetation of nuisance, scrub, or dead foliage so long as a minimum of fifty- four(54) trees per acre is maintained at all times.