SUBJECT:
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Request for Waiver from Land Development Code Section 6.8.6.K(2) – Buffers for a Minor Site Plan for Scrubs - Minor Site Plan (Waiver to Approved AR32133), Parcel Number 4716-006-009, Application Number 33136
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Michael L. Savage, Sr., Building Safety Director |
Development Review Committee |
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The Applicant, Paolo Mastroserio with Mastroserio Engineering, Inc, requests a waiver to the Land Development Code (LDC) requirement to install a 6-foot high vinyl opaque fence in lieu of the buffer wall. Discussions with the landscape reviewer, prior to the plan being approved, explored the possibility of a fence being used in lieu of a wall, but due to construction deadlines, the plan was moved forward with a wall to get approval. There is an existing heavily vegetated buffer screen on the west boundary.
The waiver request is to install a 6-foot high vinyl opaque fence in lieu of the buffer wall. Additionally, removing existing invasive trees and vegetation, and filling only the remaining gaps with the required type "B" buffer plantings as shown on the approved plan.
Per the LDC, a type "B" 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.
The subject property is located in the southeast portion of the County on approximately 1.03 acres.
On August 11, 2025 the Development Review Committee (DRC) denied the Waiver Request with recommendation for approval to the Board of County Commissioners.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to uphold DRC’s action for the Waiver Request.
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