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Planning Division Director Stan Boling reviewed his memorandum of January 5, 2004, using the overhead to display and explain the Type “C” buffer which staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended as a requirement for new subdivisions. Blank walls will be required to have shrubs and understory trees on the outside of the wall. The Professional Services Advisory Committee reviewed this, but recommended a type of buffer with fewer plantings than a standard Type “C” or Type “D” buffer. The estimated cost for a Type “C” buffer in a new subdivision could add $300 per lot if it is not installed initially. Commissioner Macht related that he was trying to solve a situation in regard to Citrus Springs and buffering. Then in response to Commissioner Macht’s question on sound deadening on arterial roads, Director Boling advised that sound is one of the reasons for the recommendation of the buffer. A solid wall or earthen berm would have more effect that just landscaping. Often, however, sound deadening depends on the source of noise and the wind direction. In response to Chairman Ginn’s concern about buffering in multi-family zoning, Director Boling stated that subject came up at P & Z last week and he believed that an initiative would be forthcoming for the P & Z’s consideration. Chairman Ginn was pleased to learn it was coming forward at that level. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. Bob Johnson , Coral Wind Subdivision, suggested that the County be required to provide the same level of buffering when the County modifies roads to allow increased traffic through or past existing residential communities. He believed the cost would be minimal. (Mr. Johnson’s written notes are on file with the backup in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) January 13, 2004 10