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109 <br />Applying Proposed Criteria <br />- Results in: <br />• Some areas being removed from County- Designated Critical Area ( -1,154 acres) <br />■ (change from "Critical Area" to "Protected ") <br />• Some areas being included in County Designated Critical Area ( +2,274 acres) <br />■ (change from "Protected" to "Critical Area ") <br />• Net increase in Critical Area of 8% (1,120 acres) <br />■ Critical Area is approximately 14,000 acres <br />• Entire Upper Eno watershed contains 38,500 acres <br />Differences Between "Protected" and "Critical Area" <br />- Most significant differences are: <br />• Maximum Density <br />• Critical Area: 1 unit per 2 acres (sometimes not achievable due to soil <br />limitations and septic requirements) <br />■ Protected Area: generally 1 unit per 1 acre (but often not achievable) <br />• Impervious Surface Limits <br />■ Critical Area: 6% and /or Sliding Scale <br />■ Protected Area: 12% <br />• Table is Attachment 8 of packet <br />Countywide Impervious Surface Limits <br />A surface composed of any material which impedes or prevents the natural infiltration of water <br />into the soil. Such surfaces include all concrete, asphalt, and gravel surfaces. These include, <br />but are not limited to, streets and parking areas, sidewalks, patios, and structures which cover <br />the land. <br />Property Values /Taxes <br />- Taxes based on property values <br />- Property values based on market values <br />o Determined by Tax Administration Department <br />Public Outreach <br />- Website up and running February 5, 2010 <br />- Public Information Meeting held February 17, 2010 (approximately 75 attendees) <br />Required Public Notification <br />- In accordance with Zoning Ordinance: <br />• Legal ad in newspapers <br />• Notices mailed to affected property owners (approximately 665) <br />• Notices mailed to property owners within 500 feet of affected properties <br />(approximately 1,010) <br />• Signs posted in strategic areas of affected areas (40 signs) <br />Recommendation <br />- Receive proposal <br />- Conduct public hearing and accept comment <br />- Refer to Planning Board for recommendation in time for the June 1, 2010 BOCC meeting <br />- Adjourn public hearing until June 1, 2010 in order to receive and accept planning <br />Board's recommendation (any comments after tonight must be in writing) <br />