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=, ... is designated as common open space. The amendment is that no more than 50$ of the required common open space shall be used exclusively for sewage treatment systems, utilities or other uses that prohibit access by the residents of the cluster subdivision. This restriction does not apply to areas of historical or natural significance which may be protected by access restrictions. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Acting Chair Moses Carey, Jr. to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be brought back to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 3, 1989. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. c. Section III-C (Existing) Procedures for Review and Approval of Minor Plats This item was covered in the presentation given by Mary Scearbo in agenda item #4a. Commissioner Willhoit questioned the number of lots for a minor subdivision and stated he felt that it would encourage piece-meal development and the establishment of a twenty-four month time period. Callins•responded that the intent is to do something that would benefit the small landowner who simply desires to deed lots to family members.- Collins noted that Chapel Hill and Carrboro both have a minor subdivision cutoff point of five lots. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to refer this item to the Flanning Board for a recommendation to be ;brought back to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 3, 1898. ~' '"'' VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. LF OOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS a. Article 2 - Definitions (Definition of "Lowest Floor" and Article 4 Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction (Equipment Design and Location) The Presentation was made by Eddie Kirk. The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety has reviewed the Orange County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and recommended two changes. First, a definition of "lowest floor" should be added to the definition section to avoid confusion with the term "lowest habitable floor". Second, a clarifying amendment concerning the elevation or floodproofing of electrical and mechanical equipment should be added to Article 4 Section /+.1(a). Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be brought back to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than January 3, 1989. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 6. EROSION CONTROL ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS a. Erosion Control Manual The presentation was made by Warren Faircloth, Erosion Control