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23 <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Section 6.6.4 (A) (5) of the UDO allows for the <br /> clearing of up to 50% of the MTC buffer to create a `visual break' along <br /> the Interstate. <br /> The applicant is proposing a managed buffer in this area versus a total <br /> clearing of landscaping (i.e. foliage will be replanted and a buffer shall <br /> be maintained in perpetuity). <br /> ■ East of the 40 ft. managed buffer, the applicant will maintain a 100 ft. buffer <br /> extending approximately 220 linear feet towards the US Highway 70/1-85 <br /> Connector Road; <br /> ■ A 200 ft. enhanced MTC buffer running approximately 746 ft. east towards the <br /> US Highway 70/1-85 Connector Road. <br /> The MTC buffer proposal is depicted as follows on the submitted master concept plan: <br /> ...1 'N"rPEAWFFER DEVELOPMENT <br /> 01 I DEVELOPMENT I,DO�� AREA 1 <br /> AREA 1 <br /> �� <br /> / <br /> 'FAOM 't 10TYPEABUFFERt <br /> S (IAOOPTIM) - - — <br /> W WAD BUFFER <br /> 40 TYPE B BUFFER 100'TYPE F BUFFER <br /> IN IYPF.F BUFFER (DFCDUOUS OPTKW) ;OFC1rUCUs OP710N) <br /> IDEC0Il0US 0PT10M) <br /> 100 OFFSET FROM MAIOR 7CC'TYPF F RJFFFR I <br /> TRANMTA71ONCORROOR 1-85/140INTERSTATE �i*clrwis:)P*10N) 1 �IN OFFSET I <br /> TRARBPORU <br /> ........................... I `1 Comm <br /> o Eastern property line (US Highway 70/1-85 Connector Road): <br /> ■ 40 ft. land use buffer and setback. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Staff does not have a concern with this proposal. <br /> • PIN 9854-36-3711: <br /> o Northern Property line (south of railroad): <br /> ■ 40 ft. land use buffer and setback. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Staff does not have a concern with this proposal <br /> relating to the setback/buffer from the railroad right-of-way. <br /> o Western Property line (adjacent to existing Home Park): <br /> ■ 40 ft. land use buffer and setback. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Development adjacent to the existing Home Park <br /> (i.e. manufactured housing community) is limited to serving various <br /> transit needs as determined by Orange County. There will be no <br /> `commercial' development activities. As a result, staff does not have a <br /> concern with this proposal. <br />