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37 <br /> Craig said the UDO has multiple buffers, with varied plantings. He said the 50-foot <br /> buffer could have the quantity of plantings that would be found in a 75-foot buffer. He said the <br /> 75-foot buffer contains more evergreens. He said this would be an alternate design option. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos asked if there was a way to measure the densification. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes, there is a certain amount of trees in each size of buffer. He <br /> said the same amount of trees that would go in a 75-foot wide area would be compressed into a <br /> 50-foot wide area. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos said that may be an option, as long as the outcome could be <br /> measurable. <br /> Craig Benedict said it is quantifiable. <br /> Commissioner Greene said it is quantifiable while the trees are living, but those trees will <br /> change, and it is not the same as a 100-foot buffer. <br /> Craig Benedict said the project has a requirement to maintain buffers, and have trees <br /> grow from initial planting to mature heights. He said the County monitors this. <br /> Commissioner Greene asked who covers this expense. <br /> Craig Benedict said it is an ongoing inspection process done by the County, and if non- <br /> compliance is found, the County sends a letter to the Developer for correction. <br /> Chair Rich said she has a problem with the buffers, and would like to see an option that <br /> includes the 100-foot buffer on the western and southern property lines. <br /> Commissioner Price agreed. <br /> Commissioner Greene agreed. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos agreed. <br /> Commissioner McKee said he thinks there needs to be further discussion, as he <br /> envisions the 50-foot buffer on the west and the south being all parking lots. He said he does <br /> not think a 100-foot buffer would greatly impinge on the building. <br /> Chair Rich said Craig Benedict has proposed a solution, but it is not what the County <br /> expects. She asked if Staff could work with the Developer on this issue. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said it is important to consider the trade-offs, and if there could <br /> be less parking over, or a taller building at some point, etc. He said it is important to be as <br /> creative as possible. <br /> Chair Rich agreed. <br /> Commissioner Marcoplos agreed as well. He asked if there is some value to allow taller <br /> buildings on the north side/interstate side. <br /> Commissioner McKee expressed his appreciation to the Developer for revising the <br /> delivery traffic out on Davis Road. He said the CZ process involves working within the County's <br /> expectations and the Developer's needs. He said he would be willing to discuss the issue of <br /> building heights in order to maintain the buffers. <br /> Chair Rich said the next issue was land uses. <br /> Michael Harvey said he has a stylistic concern about the project, but not about any of the <br /> uses. He said he needs a head nod from the BOCC that the listed uses are acceptable. He <br /> said most of the uses are listed in Settlers Point. <br /> Commissioner Price asked if dry cleaning is really allowed, as they often need <br /> chemicals. <br /> Michael Harvey said chemicals do not have to be used, and it is up to the operator. He <br /> said he does not see a problem with it. <br /> The Board agreed by consensus about the list of uses. <br /> Commissioner Bedford referred to page 58 and the LED lightning, and the word <br /> "substantially". <br /> Frank Csapo said a different style of lighting is required in certain laboratory formats, <br /> and this wording is present to accommodate such unique situations. <br />