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r~ „ _. Commissioner Walker stated he felt the Planning Board had worked hard and the motion of Ms. Riddle is a reasonable compromise. Commissioner Walker moved the Board of Commissioners adopt the Planning Board's recom- mendation. The Chairman asked the Board to review the recommended amendments before entertaining a motion. Commissioner Walker withdrew his motion. Commissioner Gustaveson reminded those present that discussion of the Subdivision Ordinance began in October, 1976, because of the deep concern of the kinds of development which was going on in the various townships and the problems problems which were evolving due to inadequate criteria of how land was being divided. He stated that these problems were con- tinuing and people were suffering because of inadecuate criteria and assurances regarding maintenance of roads and suitability of sools to take certain septic systems. Mr. Gustaveson stated he took seriously the recommendation of the Planning Board and appreciated their hard work, however, he must balance the concern of the Planning Board to allow addi- tional time for Councils to study the Ordinance against the concern which had developed since 1976 to assure the consumer and the developer that land dees have a suitable site for septic systems, long term road main- tenance and the many other issues which the Board is faced with and which the Subdivision Ordinance is attempting to address. He added the further refinement of the Ordinance could cpntinue after the Ordinance is imple- mented. Commissioner Willhoit stated he supported the Subdivision Ordinance. That since serving on the Health Board, he had become aware of situations where people have purchased lots which have been subdivided without a Health Department review only later to find that soils are not suitable for septic tanks.. He stated the consumer's interest must be looked at. Presently, in some townships there is no mechanism to control erosion, and the Subdivision Ordinance would provide such a mechanism. The Ordinance would provide a provision for maintenance of roads in subdivisions, and one of the main goals of the Ordinance is to provide protection of the watershed. He stated that lots have been recorded which are solely on flood plain soils and the Ordinance would address this issue. Mx. Willhoit stated that he felt it was time for the Advisory Councils to get an with other important issues in the Ceunty such as water resource development and watershed protection criteria. Chairman Gmitted stated that the Baord viewed the refinement of the Ordinance as an ongoing process and the extension of the Subdivision Regulations would not preclude further input from the Advisory Councils, developers or others. Commissioner [dalker stated that the Planning Board felt it would be easier to implement these changes now rather than as an ongoing process. Mr. Whitted stated the Ordinance is not a rough draft, but a workable Ordinance. There needs to be some clarification of the definitions and reorganization of the definitions. Dr. Bonar responded the Planning Board was aware the Ordinance is not engraved in stone, however, the Planning Board's urging the Council be given additional time for review is to keep faith with people who have spend a great deal of time working an the Ordinance. He added the Ordinance and the County will be better if a sufficient number of people understand the Ordinance and what it is supposed to do. That as one moved from the urban area out into the County, the Ordinance imposes regulations on people who are less familiar with regulations in general. Mr. T4illhoit stated he felt the Board could keep faith with the Advisory Councils by considering the submitted amendments at the May public hearing. Commissioner Pinney stated the Planning Boarc? and the Beard of Commis- sioners have reviewed the Ordinance far a year and he was the Commissioner who insisted the Advisory Councils have a part in the Ordinance. He stated he felt the Boards should not wait any longer.