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~~ <br />Susan Smith clarified that the units would be single family unattached <br />units in accordance with the current R-1 designation. <br />Don Cox expressed concern about the condition of Mill House Road. He <br />stated that two cars cannot pass and .any additional traffic will be a real <br />hazard for local residents. <br />Linda Barnard spoke about the bad traffic situation and the uniqueness <br />and quality of the area and asked that consideration be given to the <br />preservation of the property, particularly in the higher elevations. <br />John Hartley made comments about the condition of Mill House Road. He <br />indicated that the majority of the traffic would be going from the <br />proposed Heartwood Road to Eubanks Road to NC 86. <br />Spence Dickinson gave historical data on his family and his background <br />in land development. In answer to a question from Barry Jacobs, he <br />indicated that the houses that will be built adjacent to the Duke Forest <br />property will be across a ravine and not actually abutting the property. <br />There was a consensus to continue the public hearing to June 17 to <br />receive the Recreation and Parks recommendation and an update from the <br />Health Department on the soil studies. <br />4. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS (Copies of the proposed <br />amendments are in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office). <br />Planner Susan Smith presented for the receipt. of public comment <br />proposed text amendments to the Subdivision regulations. These amendments <br />are in response to concerns identified by the Soard of Commissioners, <br />Planning Board and Planning Staff concerning cluster development <br />provisions, recreation standards and landscaping and buffer provisians. <br />The proposed ordinance amendments, if approved, would clarify and improve <br />the administration of the Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Staff <br />recommends approval of the amendments. <br />a. Section IV Sub-section IV-B-5 Lot La out Cluster <br />Develo ments <br />b. Section II Definitions Cluster Develo ment <br />The staff presentation was made by Planner Susan Smith. <br />Commissioner Marshall commented that in IV-B-S-e it states "An <br />approved preliminary subdivision plan shall provide for a total <br />environment better than " and stated she felt the word better to be <br />subjective and quantitative and ask that it be more specific. Also the <br />verbiage in IV-B-5-e-g indicating "small and isolated" tends to be <br />subjective. She questioned IV-B-5-e-c which states "Cluster open space <br />shall include irreplaceable natural features such as, but not limited to, <br />.•.:.," and asked if this was a requirement of the developer or if it is <br />only included when applicable. Smith indicated it is only included when <br />applicable. IV-B-S-f-b states "A detailed description ..." and asked that <br />the ward detailed be changed to precise. <br />Commissioner Carey questioned IV-B-5-d-b and asked to what <br />extent it conforms to the proposals under consideration for reservaticn of <br />open space for recreational purposes. Smith noted that these areas would <br />be required to be dedicated. <br />c. Section IV Sub-Section IV-B-7 - Recreation Standards <br />Marvin Collins outlined the changes in this Section that have <br />