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NOV 18 1986 RooK 66 PAGE 448 Chairman Scurlock asked if any permitting was required for clearing of the house pad, and Director Keating confirmed that it was because of the size of the residential property. The Chairman did not think it is fair to take action only against the property owner. He agreed when a property owner has his land cleared, he has a certain responsibility, but pointed out that he also relies on the professional he has hired to do the clearing for him to know the regulations. Commissioner Bowman believed it is a case of the buyer beware, and if you hire a contractor, you should ask to see his license. She wished to know if we require a penalty fee when someone comes in for an after -the -fact permit. Director Keating advised that the fee is tripled, and he felt in this case staff's indication is that there is going to be a request for a subdivision on the site; so, it isn't just a question of a simple permit. Ron Ward, who had just entered the Commission Chambers, informed the Board that he does have an occupational license issued under Ward Brothers, Inc. The Chairman asked that Mr. Fuster present his case for removing the trees. Peter Fuster, representing his brother, Al Fuster, informed the Board that he called the County Building Department and told them of his intention to build a single family residence on his brother's 10 acres. The secretary who answered the phone, upon being advised that just he and his brother wished to build one house, told him that -they needed a permit for building the house and should submit a plan for review. He informed the secretary that there were several natural but dried out ponds on the property already, and she said if,they were going to dig them out, a permit would be required for that also. He asked if that was all they would need to get started, and the secretary confirmed that it. was. 78