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SR 200 & Hwy 484 Master Infrastructure - Preliminary Plat -33175 - Waiver Request to Preliminary Plat in Review
Parcel #: 35341-002-01 # WaiverPIR-001043-2026
Kimley-Horn and Associates
LDC 6.8.6.K(2) - Buffers
CODE states B-Type buffer shall consist of a 20-foot wide landscape strip with a buffer wall. The buffer shall contain at least two shade trees and three accent/ornamental trees for every 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof. Shrubs and groundcovers, excluding turfgrass, shall comprise at least 50 percent of the required buffer.
APPLICANT - requests waiver to remove the buffer wall requirement within the B-Type buffer located along the north property line, adjacent to the A-1 zoned property. Based on existing land uses for both properties being commercial, the intent of LDC Sec. 6.8.6. to screen commercial properties from agricultural properties, is not consistent. This waiver request intends to keep the B-Type buffer width requirement of 20' while only removing the wall requirement due to existing topography and native vegetative buffers. Existing topography along the property line varies to the extent that a buffer wall would serve no true screening benefit; vegetation within the A-1 property enhances this. Please see Exhibit EX-01/EX-02.
LDC 6.12.2 Right-of-way
CODE states Table 6.12.1 Subdivision Local (private) 50' + 5' right-of-way (ROW) easement on each side
APPLICANT - requests waiver to reduce the minimum private right-of-way width to 40 feet with sidewalk on one side in lieu of both. The 40-foot right-of-way provides adequate area for vehicular access, emergency access, utilities, drainage, and pedestrian connectivity while reducing impervious area. The road will remain the responsibility of the owner/private maintenance entity and will not create any maintenance obligation for Marion County. See enclosed County Typical Section TS-011 and Exhibit EX-03.
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