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18 Dimmocks Mill Road. Whether the proposed stubout will be used depends on how the property is subdivided or developed in the future. Selkirk suggested that the developer think of things such as beams, trees and landscaping to address some of the noise and pollution concerns and help the project fit into the existing environment. Searles asked if the Planning Board would see the restrictive covenants. Cameron responded that they are sent to the County Attorney. She noted, however, that staff could start putting the covenants into the agenda package. They could be included with the Preliminary Plan when presented Strayhorn expressed agreement that this project will be a big change. However, he did respect and support the ability of the property owner to use the land as they desired. Sometimes it is not the choice of the rural citizens to sell and develop land. He also expressed support for incentives to enable property owners to retain large tracts of land. . Barrows noted that her preference was for larger lots which would preserve more open space. Walters indicated that she fek there would be a smaller number of lots once the Health Department had completed the site analysis and Cameron agreed that it was most likely that the number of lots would be reduced. Brooks noted that, if the Health Department determines that there will be changes in density, she felt it would be advisable to the developers to shield Moorefields Road with larger lots or have more open space as. a buffer and limit homesites on those lots that impact most on Moorefields Road Searles expressed concern that the trade -off is not balanced. She felt that a band of open space around a subdivision was not sufficient preservation of open space. Larger lot sizes would be more desirable. In regard to a comment from Barrows regarding fiuther review of flexible development, Cameron noted that a report will be presented to the Board of Commissioners at their work session in January. At that time they will determine if changes to the flexible development option should be made to better address concerns expressed by Planning Board members. Strayhorn asked what incentives the developer received to do the flexible development option. W. Barr responded that the flexible development plan specifically states that density cannot be greater that what would be allowed with a conventional plan. The advantage with the flexible option is some designated open space. The advantage to the developer is that he may save some money in street cosh. Allison stated that he felt the discussion indicated that the Board is in - - �- agreement with wanting a buffer along Moorefields Road and specific.:- restrictive covenants identified when the Preliminary Plan is presented.:.