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• 1 ~ I) Creek watershed. In this special option, new major subdivision development could occur at the current two-acre lot density, but new proposed standards for the County's Subdivision Regulations would change the amount of open space from 33% to 50%. Specifically, the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance would alter a definition and change the existing protected watershed (CANE-PW) and critical azea (CANE-CA) overlay districts for Cane Creek. The changes to the definitions section would reflect the special 50% open space standards for the Flexible Development option in the watershed. The changes to the overlay districts would apply a minimum lot size of five acres in the watershed, and allow for up to five lots as small as two acres in size for lots of record as of January 1, 1999. Staff presented an evaluation of the Cane Creek Watershed Study and OWASA recommendations to the Board on October 20, identifying the above standards and two other management options for further evaluation. A community meeting was held on October 29 at Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Cane Creek watershed, and was attended by 25 persons (the meeting summary is attached). Subsequently, on November 4, staff proposed taking only the OWASA- recommended management option to public hearing. A memo regazding this recommendation is attached. RECOMMENDATION: Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Boazd at the public hearing. Zoning Officer Recommendation Provided that the Planning Board and County Commissioners find in the affirmative, the Zoning Officer recommends approval of the proposed text amendments. Administration Recommendation The Administration recommends that the proposed amendments be referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned no sooner than February 2, 1999.