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1. The 25 foot buffer strip is in place in order to protect the wetland characteristics and <br />functions as well as assure that structures can withstand the ebb and flow of natural <br />wetlands. Encroaching within this buffer is not intended to be allowed per city <br />ordinance. <br />2. The variance is actually for the 20 -foot wetland buffer strip setback as well which <br />does not allow for structures. This is basically two variances in one. <br />3. If the deck was a normal part of the townhome design, then it should have been <br />included with the original plan for the townhome construction. <br />4. Wetland Buffer signs must be placed along the wetland buffer. The homeowner <br />must be aware that they are not to mow, clear, or remove vegetation within the <br />buffer, even though it is under their deck. <br />5. It would be recommended to minimize the impact (10 feet out instead of 12 feet for <br />example). <br />N: \Departments \Community Development \Planning \Admin \Site Plan Review\2015 \05-08-2015 \Environmental COMMENT MEMO <br />5- 8- 2015.docx <br />