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will be safe and protected from damage caused by stormwater run- <br /> off. There are currently � Y n <br /> ntly • no provisions fin the Subdivision <br /> Regulations which refer specifically to drainage easements as a <br /> means of rendering a lot suitable for development in the event that <br /> reservation of drainage easements are recommended by the Erosion <br /> Control Division. The proposed � <br /> p posed amendments add text which specifies <br /> and clarifies this existing and historical practice used by the <br /> Planning Department to meet site suitability Y w• <br /> ultability requirements with <br /> respect to drainage. <br /> THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF <br /> COMMISSIONERS, THE PLANNING BOARD OR CITIZENS. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Insko, to refer this item to the Planning Board for a <br /> recommendation to be returned to the Board of commissioners no <br /> sooner than January 6, 1992 , <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Standards for 10+ Acre Lots <br /> (1) Section III-B Classification of Subdivisions <br /> (2) Section II Definition of Minor Subdivision <br /> (3) Section IV Required Minimum Design <br /> Standards <br /> This item was chaired by Betty Eidenier and <br /> presented by Planner Mary Scearbo. In summary these amendments to <br /> the Subdivision Regulations will provide design standards for <br /> subdivision lots larger than 10 acres. GS 153A-335 provides in the <br /> definition of subdivision. A list of land divisions which are not <br /> considered subdivisions. The provisions of the Subdivision <br /> Regulations do not apply to land divisions created under one or <br /> more of these exemptions. One of the exemptions is "the division <br /> if on <br /> of land into <br /> parcels greater than 10 acres if no street right-of- <br /> way dedication is involved" . This provision has been interpreted <br /> to mean that all of the p <br /> lots on a plat exempted under these <br /> provisions must be larger than ten acres. If even one of the lots <br /> fall below the 10 acre minimum, then all lots, including those <br /> larger than 10 acres, are subject to subdivision regulations. The <br /> proposed amendment clarifies the standards which would be applied <br /> to large lots which are included in a subdivision. The Ordinance <br /> Review Committee discussed the proposed amendment on October 3, <br /> 1991. <br /> There was concern that some of the standards, particularly <br /> those pertaining to road maintenance, may be a disincentive for <br /> including the larger lots on a subdivision plat. <br /> THERE WERE NO QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF <br /> COMMISSIONERS, THE PLANNING BOARD OR CITIZENS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Halkiotis, to refer d <br /> er this item to the Planning Board <br /> for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners <br /> no sooner than January 6, 1992. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />