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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:ADepartments\Community Development\Planning\Admin\Site Plan Review\2015\05-08-2015\Environmental COMMENT MEMO <br /> 5-8-2015.docx <br />