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Commissioner Cordon's comments are noted below: Principle A: she said that this principle was not related to transportation Principle B: same Principle C: she thought transportation should be included here Principle D: same Principle E: this principle deals with rural land use patterns. She noted that this principle is related to rural areas rather than the built environment Principle F: she thinks this principle was related to sustainable growth Principle G: added "promotion" to economic diversity Principle H: she thought this principle was related to the built environment Chair Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Cordon's recommendation. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he never had a concern about what Orange County does, but when he sees Regional Cooperation and Planning, he is not sure there is significant understanding and willingness to understand what is happening with traffic congestion, air quality, and water resources. Same places seem to be building out of control. He is referring to places to the east of Orange County. He believes in regional cooperation and planning, but if people da not subscribe to the same set of values, he does not think it happens. Commissioner Brown said that the one major difference that Orange County has with surrounding areas is the sustainability piece and the preservation of resources. Craig Benedict then explained the document entitled "Orange County Planning Jurisdiction Projections," which is incorporated by reference (11x17 sheet). Craig Benedict made reference to the five-acre lot zoning, in which the first five lots can be two acres. Commissioner Brown said that her recollection was that when this was done it was a specific remedy for those property owners that wanted the option of taking the two-acre lots far whatever their family needed (children or grandchildren}. She does not recall it having anything to do with accommodating existing property owners that wanted to subdivide into smaller parcels. Her understanding was that it related to existing property owners at that time. Craig Benedict explained this (option 4} and then continued explaining the remaining options on the handout. Commissioner Brown clarified that if there is a higher density in the transition areas, and then there is no leverage in doing transfer of development rights because the density has already been given away. The transition areas should be very low density. In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon, Craig Benedict said that in option 3, they were considering a hybrid with the three-acre density, and that the first five lots be two acres and subsequent lots would be three acres. In answer to a question, Craig Benedict painted out the reservoirs an the map. Craig Benedict said that the 11x17 document is also matched by attachment 5, which explains how many acres of land, would be in one density or another. Craig Benedict said that when this goes to public hearing, which would be anticipated next year, the State allows different advertising methods for land use and zoning changes that have not been incorporated in the existing code. These are noted on page three of the agenda packet. At this time, individual notices are sent out to people. The County may do four half- page newspaper ads for four consecutive weeks to show these options with understandable information. Anyone that lives out of the County would receive first class notices. He would like the Board to consider whether staff should proceed with an amendment to the advertising guidelines to allow this other option. This option could only be used if suggested or authorized by the Board. It is very expensive either way. Commissioner Gordon said that she is not interested in changing the advertising. Chair Jacobs agreed, but he would like to see the costs and Commissioner Halkiotis agreed.