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87 <br /> The applicant is proposing to serve the project with individual wells and for septic systems developed on each lot. <br /> The Concept Plan denotes anticipated areas for septic sites. The applicant has also conducted more detailed well <br /> and septic analysis and submitted documents as part of their application. <br /> Overall drainage will be engineered according to applicable standards at the time of permit application for <br /> construction. The property is subject to adopted erosion control and stormwater management guidelines. The <br /> Concept Plan currently anticipates improving drainage using mostly Common Open Space Areas. <br /> The Concept Plan denotes a 75 foot wide Type E natural/constructed landscape buffer along US Highway 70 East. <br /> This area will be planted with additional materials and landscaped(e.g. berms/fencing) to augment preserved <br /> existing vegetation. The 75 foot buffer will meet the required Type E Buffer, as outlined in Section 6.8.6(F) of the <br /> UDO. The applicant has proposed a 50 foot perimeter well and septic setback and a 100 foot building setback, which <br /> would limit structures, clearing and utilities along the perimeter and US Highway 70 East. <br /> Tim Smith of Summit Engineering presented a PowerPoint presentation and provided additional project details. <br /> Lydia Wegman asked Tim about the additional set-backs and about the wells and septic. <br /> Tim Smith confirmed that the building set-backs on US 70 would be 125 feet and 50 feet for well and septic. He also <br /> advised that they have hired a consultant for the express purpose of studying the water and septic requirements <br /> needed. <br /> Adam Beeman questioned the expected size of the homes. <br /> Tim Smith related that they expect to build 4 to 5 bedroom homes depending on the individual lot soils and sizes. <br /> Randy Marshall asked if the project would be adding stub outs for future development <br /> Tim Smith responded that they would not be adding them because the adjacent properties were not likely to be <br /> developed. <br /> Pat Mallett indicated the County staff was not recommending creation of stub outs to serve adjacent properties. This <br /> was due to a combination of factors, most notable surrounding development patterns, topography, and concerns over <br /> impacting existing water features. <br /> There was general discussion on the potential environmental impacts of roadways crossing water features. <br /> Hunter Spitzer asked if they would consider making the internal road into a complete loop for the convenience of the <br /> property owners. <br /> Tim Smith replied that the topography and reduction to the size of the lots made it undesirable. To do a loop street <br /> system would actually require more land disturbing activity and impact the existing grade potentially creating <br /> stormwater control issues. <br /> Lydia Wegman asked if the open space was going to be available to the property owners to use. <br /> Tim Smith asserted that all the open space was available for all of the residents who would own property within <br /> Fairway Hills and that for the most part it is wooded and would remain so with mulch paths etc. Mr. Smith stressed <br /> any trails development within the open space would not be available for non-property owner access. <br /> David Blankford asked if staff and Mr. Smith could provide additional details on the potential stormwater needs for the <br /> project. <br />