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2 <br />• "Open space" in the zoning ordinance is defined with respect to calculating land use <br />intensity ratios for zoning applications and does not include a definition that compliments required <br />"open space" in a flexible development subdivision. <br />Proposed: Proposed amendments: • correct inadequacies of the conservation option to <br />provide subdivisions with intended features of flexible development; • clarify other flexible <br />development provisions including estate lot provisions; and address inadequacies of the <br />conservation option that are common for other flexible development approaches. An attached <br />document giving existing ordinance language and proposed amendments contains staff annotation <br />for each proposed amendment. <br />In summary, proposed amendments to Orange County Subdivision .Regulations, Section II <br />Definitions, Section IV-B-10 Flexible Development and to Orange County Zoning Ordinance, <br />Article 22 Definitions: <br />1. Delete undesirable elements of the conservation approach and combine the desirable <br />elements of that approach with the cluster approach to create the conservation-cluster <br />(cc) approach; <br />2. Clarify and define configuration and placement of open space (i.e. contiguous <br />stretches); <br />3. Add provision fora 100'( cc approach) or 150'( estate approach) buffer along adjacent <br />public roads to enhance preservation of rural character; <br />4. Modify setbacks and percentage of open space allowed for placement of septic <br />systems; <br />5. Provide for Internal access for all lots in the estate approach; and <br />6. Add a definition to the Article II of the zoning ordinance for "Open space (flexible <br />development)". <br />Development Process, Schedule, and Action <br />• Public. Hearing May 24, 1999: Major comments were that flexible development would not be <br />used if those options did not offer some incentive to the developer Draft minutes are attached. <br />• Public Hearing August 23, 1999: Additional amendments addressing comments from the <br />May 24, 1999, Public Hearing were brought back for public comment. <br />• First Action: Planning Board Recommendation: <br />Planning Board reviewed the amendments July 13, 1999, including the proposed amendments <br />presented at the August 23, 1999, Public Hearing. Minutes are attached. <br />• Final Action: Board of Commissioners to consider amendments to the Orange County <br />Zoning Ordinance. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Not Applicable. <br />g:\bctamend\flexdev\ccabs.doc\8-18-99Uc1 <br />