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• Completed by a surveyor (i.e. professional) <br /> • Based on actual legal description of property (plat, deed, etc.) <br /> • More detailed information provided (i.e. structure location, impervious surface, etc.) <br /> Plot Plan <br /> • Scaled drawing done by property owner/contractor <br /> • Typically based on Orange County GIS Map data <br /> • Relies on applicant/contractor to provide detail on proposal <br /> IMPACTS: <br /> Pros <br /> • More accurate depiction of property including environmental features (i.e. streams for <br /> stream buffers). <br /> • More accurate drawing of property and proposed development. <br /> Cons <br /> • Added cost. <br /> • Added time for permit submittal. <br /> ORC COMMENTS: <br /> • Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) met to review this item on January 9, 2013. <br /> • Made several recommendations to address identified concerns. <br /> • Modifications incorporated by staff. <br /> • ORC expressed need for guidance from BOCC on proposed modifications to Section <br /> 2.4.1. <br /> OPTIONS — Section 2.4.1: <br /> — Option A: Leave as is — no change. (i.e. Only properties in the University Lake <br /> Watershed impacted). <br /> — Option B: Amend section as suggested requiring all watershed overlay districts <br /> with a 6% impervious surface limit be treated the same (i.e. professional site <br /> plan). <br /> — Option C: Eliminate requirement all together and require professionally prepared <br /> site plans only when stormwater thresholds are exceeded. <br /> STAFF COMMENTS: <br />