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Mr. (io~'dc>n indicated that is correct. He explained how the tables work to determine the buffer <br />width. <br /> <br />('~,~nmissioner ,lohnson stated you are then taking area that could be mowed to the edge of the <br />wetland and saying that must be landscaped and maintained. <br /> <br />stated it could also be left alone. <br /> <br />(iommissi<mer Johnson indicated the ordinance says maintained. He stated he understands <br />)'CClUeSfing a developer put in landscaping, but if a homeowner has this area in back of their <br />),ropcrty, what is their responsibility for maintaining it. He indicated if it is not established <br />clearly it will be abused, either intentionally or unintentionally. <br /> <br />Mr. (iordon commented that is why they are trying to require wetland monuments, and putting a <br />wctlaml buffer so il is obvious where the edge is. He indicated it will be a learning process to <br />educate ibc public on what they can and cannot do. <br /> <br />f;om)nissioner Johnson asked how it will be enforced. He stated it is hard enough to get people <br />~,_: mt>w ~hcir lawn, let alone maintain a buffer. <br /> <br />Mi'. (;or&m stated enforcement will be through the zoning code. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johnson indicated you can only have enforcement if there are clear lines to <br />entk)rc¢. ('ommissioner Johnson added it should also say the homeowner cannot build structures <br />i~ ~hi,~; area, or disrupt the area in any way. He asked if someone is putting an addition on their <br />house, and Stal'f is looking to see if this ordinance would apply, where they would look. He <br />st~ggcstcd they put something in that says an application for this environmental permit is required <br />when, and list the circumstances specifically. He stated creating a lot of record is a given, but the <br />(>ther circ'.tmastances should be listed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nixt indicated 9.26.03 says all lands containing wetlands, which immediately makes <br />t applicable to all lots in. the City. <br /> <br />om~nissioncr Johnson stated that gives more emphasis to why there needs to be a list of when <br />thc rcquh'cmcnts arc triggererd. <br /> <br />(~haii~'pcr.~on Nixt asked who would review that delineation after it is done. <br /> <br />,),>c Mcl)ilda, Chairman of thc Environmental Policy Board, indicated maps and approval of <br />wetlands will be kept and managed by the Community Development Department. He stated the <br />intent is it' any area is becoming too extensive it will be brought forward to the appropriate <br />commi.~,sion tbr review. He added the Community Development Department also has <br />,,: ~-)I'~ ~rccm cnt responsibility. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/May 5, 2005 <br /> Page 16 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />