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Mr. Hoeschler agreed with Mr. Rossow that the procedures of the site review process would be incorporated in an amendment to the Developer's Agreement. Mr. Rossow said he heard the calls for more trees, but they wanted to be careful not to over -promise what could or would be done. He stressed recognition of the view easement for the benefit of the Bemis house. Mr. Rafferty asked for direction. He was told that the audience supported his proposals for additional screening but he was assured that he (and Mr. Emeott) had authority to make a fmal deal with McNulty but the deal should be well documented. 2. Review of Outstanding Zoning Code Issues. The discussion then turned to a Summary of Open Zoning Code Issues that had been circulated by Mr. Hoeschler. He said he wanted to receive direction from the Commission on these issues as he and Mr. Emeott continue to draft the final code language. He said that the code would apply to Hillary Farm after the August moratorium runs out and he therefore invited input by Mr. Rossow. A. Height restrictions and method of measurement. After lengthy discussion, it was the sense of the majority that (i) the IBC measurement method ( to the mean roof level) should be used; (ii) the bottom starting point should be ground level 6 feet from the front door; (iii) District limits should be 30 feet for R-1 and 25 feet for R24; (iv) lake lots should not have two fronts for height measurement purposes; (v) front heights should be limited as stated, but back or side walkout facades with greater height (up to 40 feet in R-1 and 35 feet in R2-4) would be allowed with a SUP that would address the following factors: a. The facade should be 60% screened from the views of neighbors through a 90 degree arc centered on the fagade in question. That is, at least 60% of the facade should be screened by vegetation considered at full bloom when viewed from any angle starting and ending 45 degrees to the fagade in question This screening can be by existing or planted and maintained trees, and the natural topography of the lot and surrounding areas; b. The shear verticality of the facade should be interrupted by decks, balconies, bow windows, bays and other design features so that there is no more than a 35 foot shear vertical plane at any point; c. The fenestration should be designed to avoid large sheets of glass that attract birds and create glare; d. Weather vanes, antennas and decorative cupolas should not be counted as an element of the structure for height measurement; e. A walkout will not be allowed on a lot by virtue of any artificial grading. The lot topography must naturally allow a walkout; and f. Any time the side or rear elevation of a building exceeds the standard limit, it needs to be further set back from the standard side setback line 2 feet for every 1 foot of extra height above the standard. (vi) accessory buildings cannot exceed absolute height as follows: a. R-1 = 25 feet b. R-24 = 15 feet B. Set Backs. Set back restrictions should be changed as follows: a. Instead of 100 foot set back for stables, barns, kennels, etc., their set back should be determ ined by Special Use Permit based on the following factors: i. Screening available or to be provided; ii. Distance from wells, ISTS and neighbor's buildings must be at least 100 feet; and iii. Drainage characteristics of the land must be such that pollution of neighboring property or any wells is avoided.