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~~ <br />policy resolution was prepared which <br />emphasized the following points: <br />1. The preservation of the rural character of <br />Orange County; <br />2. The use of restrictive covenants to <br />prevent further subdivision, thereby <br />maintaining the approved density and <br />decreasing the likelihood of NCDOT <br />acceptance of roads for maintenance <br />purposes; and <br />3. The use of design features for watershed <br />protection, natural/historic areas <br />preservation, and the retention of scenic <br />view and natural vegetation. <br />At its January 18, 1988 meeting, the Planning <br />Board considered the recommendations of the <br />two committees and adopted the proposed policy <br />resolution. Subsequently, the Board of <br />Commissioners adopted a similar resolution on <br />February 1 and set February 22 as the public <br />hearing date for the purpose of incorporating <br />the provisions of the policy resolution into <br />the Subdivision Regulations. If approved, the <br />new provisions would be administered until a <br />more detailed study of private road standards <br />could be completed and additional amendments <br />proposed. <br />The Planning Staff recommends approval of the <br />proposed amendments. <br />Jacobs noted that the time frame for further <br />consideration is envisioned as part of the <br />transportation element of the Comprehensive <br />Land Use Plan. <br />Commissioner Hartwell noted that he preferred <br />to see the lot count in the provisions. <br />Chair Marshall noted that #2 in the proposed <br />provisions is a more workable provision than <br />the one indicating the number of lots. <br />Hartwell agreed. (Copies of the existing and <br />proposed provisions included as attachment to <br />these minutes on pages ). <br />Ted Latta expressed concern that #la was too <br />