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• Conservation Cluster Option: Characterized by lots clustered together with a potential minimum lot area of 40,000 square feet. Allowable lot yield is based on compliance with density limits denoted within Section 4.2.4 of the UDO or as required by the underlying zoning district, • Village Option: Allows for mixed use development including various residential options (i.e. single-family, multi-family, townhome, etc.) as well as public/civic areas and non- residential development. This option is expressly prohibited within the RB zoning district as detailed within Section 7.13.2 (C) of the UDO. Staff has determined the flexible development option, specifically conservation cluster and village options, are not permitted based on language contained within the UDO and the Joint Planning Land Use Plan requiring lots `2 acres in size or greater' (i.e. Section 6— Future Use —Joint Planning Area). The applicant has indicated they are not interested in adhering to the estate lot option as it would limit the overall number of individual lots allowed on the property. The Joint Planning Land Use Plan can be viewed by using the following link: http://oranqecountvnc.qov/planninq/documents/J PALU PDocument.pdf As a result the applicant has submitted a conventional subdivision design proposing lots 2 acres in size, based on the minimum lot size for the RB zoning district as detailed within Section 3.3 of the UDO, consistent with the Joint Planning Land Use Plan requirements. A summary of the proposal is as follows: Subdivision Type Number of Average Lot Area in Open Space Open Space Lots Size Percentage Conventional Plan 26 2 acres 5.09 acres (222,155 7.4% sq. ft.) STAFF COMMENT.� This proposal is in accordance with the anticipated densities for properties located within the Rural Buffer land use category as defined within the adopted Comprehensive Plan, Rural Designated area as denoted on the Growth Management Systems Map, and the requirements of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan. Given the language contained within the Joint Planning Land Use Plan, it would appear that the conventional subdivision is the only viable option available to the applicant given the need to maintain a 2 acre minimum lot size for the project. It should be noted staff is in the process of developing a proposal, for BOCC review and approval, seeking to modify the Joint Planning Land Use Plan allowing for flexible development subdivisions within the Rural Buffer — Rural Residential Area Joint Plan land use category. Such amendments have to be approved by all parties (i.e. Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro) after holding the appropriate public hearing(s). Roads: The applicant is proposing to develop 2 public roads to service the project, each constructed to NC Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The applicant intends to turn these roads over to NC DOT for maintenance at the appropriate time. Specifically, the plan also calls for: