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willing to work with the County in some kind of contribution for this. However, the developers <br /> have already indicated in the plan that there are four bus stops there. The pedestrian and bike <br /> plans are also part of the plan. He made reference to the letter submitted to the County by the <br /> developers on several of the design solutions that are important. He made reference to page <br /> 2 of the letter, which had information regarding drive-thrus. He said that he would like to be <br /> limited to a specific number of drive-thrus rather than them being not allowed at all, because it <br /> is important for some of the tenants to have drive-thrus. Planning staff also recommended <br /> some type of drive-in, which would allow the car to park and not be idle. He said that the <br /> developers would promote this concept, if possible. Regarding Design Solution 13, buffers, he <br /> said that visibility is key to this type of development and the retailers. The project is located <br /> somewhat lower than Buckhorn Road and visibility will be a major selling point. Regarding <br /> Design Solution 14, there are some issues with buffers. He read the bulleted items on page 5 <br /> of 6 regarding this design solution: <br /> - All buffers shall, at a maximum, consist of 50% natural/re-vegetated and 50% <br /> disturbed/re-vegetated <br /> - Public utilities are allowed to penetrate buffers to the extent of the required <br /> easement width of the specific utility. <br /> - There shall be a one hundred fifty (150) foot buffer along the perimeter of the <br /> Buckhorn Village Planned Development property directly adjacent to the Clearview <br /> single-family residential subdivision that is located along West Ten Road <br /> - There shall be a 25-foot buffer along the eastern property line <br /> - There shall be a 100-foot buffer along the northern property line running parallel <br /> with Interstate 85. The requirements for this buffer are as specified in Design <br /> Solution 13 <br /> - There shall be a 25-foot buffer area along the western property line <br /> - The developer shall install earthen berms, three to four feet in height, and add <br /> additional landscaping around six existing single-family residential properties along <br /> Buckhorn Road for additional Open Space protection and maintain a 50-foot buffer, <br /> and <br /> - There shall be a 75-foot buffer along the southern property line. Additionally, a <br /> 100-foot building setback shall be required along this southern property line. <br /> Chair Jacobs made reference to drive-in as opposed to drive-thru and asked how <br /> anyone would regulate that. Jim Parker said that there are some users that may be able to <br /> facilitate a drive-in scenario rather than a drive-thru scenario. <br /> Chair Jacobs made reference to 60% penetration and if this was removed from north- <br /> south or east-west. It was answered that it was east-west. <br /> Commissioner Carey made reference to condition 4 and said that he read that the <br /> developer has no issues with the condition as written, but in the letter, it states differently. Jim <br /> Parker said that, as a compromise, the developer was proposing a specific maximum number <br /> of drive-thrus rather than disallowing them. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked for an explanation of the concept of visibility and how <br /> many different ways it needs to be accomplished. She asked if the goal was to capture people <br /> off the interstate or if there was something else. Jim Parker said that for those that may be <br /> interested in coming to the site, most large retailers and hotel chains are going to require and <br /> demand some visibility from the interstate. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that there are certain standards that must be met before retailers <br /> will consider coming to this development. <br /> Commissioner Gordon thanked everyone for all of the work that has been done on this. <br /> She said that the site plan is not fully developed since it is a concept plan, and she asked the <br />