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fe • • • Planning & Zoning Board February 9, 2000 Page 7 Chair Schaps noted that West Shadow Lake Road is designated for improvement some time in the future. He asked if this house would be about 25 feet from the curb cut if that were to occur. Mr. Smyser explained that the setback distance is measured from the edge of the right -of -way, not the pavement, and he is not aware that any additional right -of- way would be needed for that project, should it occur. Chair Schaps stated that the 40 -foot natural buffer would be one of the few on the lake. He noted that all surrounding developed lots have lawn area to the water and asked about the purpose of imposing this buffer requirement on this property. Mr. Smyser stated it would serve the purpose of a more stable lake edge and protect the lake. He stated that manicured lawns are not very stable and erode easily but a natural vegetation area is more stable. Chair Schaps stated that if this lot were the first to be developed on this lake, he could see considering this buffer requirement. However, in this case, ht ved it was unfair since it is the second to the last lot being developed on this is requirement has never been required of other lots. He commented on th e.s aken to improve the lake and stated he does not believe this buffer area wi ; i r eal benefit. Chair Schaps stated that he understands its intent but in t ca , •' not support a buffer requirement. Mr. Corson stated that he shares this conc as native material. He stated if it is re drainage easement rather than the Chair Schaps stated there wi the level of the lake so an applicant for his input. g most of the back yard would be left uld suggest the buffer area start at the quite a distance into the lot area. erable amount of fill needed on this lot due to egetative material will be covered. He asked the Vernon Vanderli d appearing on behalf of the builder and owner who were not available tone $ ated that he is sure the applicant would appreciate the removal of the buffer requir nt. However, they would comply with whatever conditions are placed. Mr. Vander li stated the basement will be approximately two feet above the existing grade so the fill will be at least up to the vegetative area. Ms. Lane stated if she lived on this lake she would view the buffer as an eyesore since it would only be on this single lot. Mr. Corson stated the concern is to keep sediment out of the lake, especially during construction and suggested the buffer be required during construction and for several years until the landscaping is established. Chair Schaps stated he is confident there are neighbors all around this lot who will be watching to assure there is no sedimentation going into the lake. He stated that he shares the concern expressed by Ms. Lane and does not believe a buffer strip such as this would