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• Second Action: Ordinance Review Committee on November 2, 2000 reviewed and <br />recommended unanimously.that the Planning Baard approve the stream buffers <br />amendment <br />Third Action: Planning Board on November 2, 2000 recommended approval of the prapased <br />amendments to County Commissioners <br />• Recommended a maximum 65-foot stream buffer in si#uations where the average slope <br />is 0.00 - 7.50% over a distance of 250 feet <br />• Recommended a maximum 80-foot stream buffer in situations where the average slope <br />is greater than 7.5% over a distance of 250 feet <br />• Recommended vesting procedure for three existing situations <br />• ~) Lots with existing building permits <br />• 2) , Septic system repair areas <br />• 3) Existing structures within the stream buffer <br />• Clarified that the new, revised FEMA maps will not vest structures or situations within <br />the new floodplain cross-sections <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact associated with this decision. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): <br />Administration Recommendation: Approval of the Administration Ordinance. <br />Planning Board Recommendation: Approval of the Post Public Hearing to Planning Board <br />Ordinance with changes as reflected above. <br />