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OV 4 1986 BOOK'Q agreement if the state would buy some property for parks, and he felt we must be real sure that this is kept in mind. Planner- Challacombe believed we could look at providing enough open space to be usable, but stressed that staff would like a clarification on the bounds of this ordinance as staff feels strongly that an ordinance based on water and vegetation preservation should apply to the whole island not just one area. Commissioner Bowman felt the prime reason for the ordinance is that we have native flora and fauna that will be extinct if it is not protected. She gave the example of Summerplace where they have left practically all their native vegetation except for driveways and paths, and stated that is the way she would like to see 1t. Director Keating advised these a.re some of the things we are required to address in the new Comprehensive Plan mandate, and staff will be bringing to the Board a proposed work program for mapping these resources. He stressed that it is very difficult to protect a lot of these particular habitat areas when the land parcels are relatively small and can be subdivided in single family. In large projects it is much easier. Commissioner Lyons asked when the last time was that the staff looked at the landscaping required in site plans that have been in existence for possible five years or so, and Director -Keating advised that for about a year they have been logging in site plan inspections and now are doing a re -review of the landscaping on those. Generally they have done this on a case to case basis when there is a complaint. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION to workshop Alterna- tive #4. It was voted on and carried unanimously. APPROVE WAIVER OF ANNUAL APPLICATION FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION Property Appraiser Nolte came before the Board in regard to the following: 38