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7/30/97 PLAAIAJIAjq aCAGD M!AlUMS <br /> 3 <br /> structures that are considered non-contributing and would not be eligible for <br /> the historic designation. <br /> Barrows asked about split properties and Belk responded that there are <br /> some properties that the entire tract is not within the boundary of the <br /> proposed district. <br /> AGENDA ITEM#10: PLANNING BOARD ITEMS <br /> a. Flexible Development Annual Report <br /> Presentation by Emily Cameron. <br /> Section IV-B-10-H of the Subdivision Regulations requires that an annual <br /> report be presented to the Board of Commissioners which describes the <br /> major subdivision Concept Plans reviewed during the year. The purpose of <br /> the report is to evaluate the effectiveness of the standards in accomplishing <br /> the goal of Flexible Development,"to preserve agricultural and forestry <br /> lands,natural and cultural features,and rural community character." The <br /> Commissioners will review the report,determine whether changes to the <br /> regulations are needed,and direct Staff to propose amendments,if <br /> necessary. <br /> The Flexible Development regulations went into effect on July 1, 1996. <br /> Seven Concept Plans were reviewed under the new procedures and <br /> standards. Three of the seven applicants each proposed Flexible <br /> Development plans using a hybrid of the conservation and cluster options <br /> for protecting open space. Consequently,the report does not evaluate the <br /> specific standards for the four open space development options allowed <br /> under Flexible Development. Based on the plans that were reviewed,some <br /> general observations can be made about the extent to which the purpose of <br /> Flexible Development was achieved. <br /> A comparison of the village standards with the Town of Chapel Hill's <br /> ordinance allowing neo-traditional developments like Meadowmont and <br /> Southern Village will be prepared as a separate report in the fall. <br /> Discussion indicated that more time and experience is needed before <br /> making further recommendations regarding Flexible Development. <br /> Strayhorn and Walters both indicated the need for more incentives to <br /> encourage the use of flexible development,particularly some of the options <br /> that have not yet been utilized. <br /> MOTION: Price moved to accept the report and recommended the addition of more <br /> incentives before evaluating and making changes to Flexible Development. <br /> Seconded by Selkirk. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. <br /> b. Transportation Improvement Program <br /> Presentation by Slade McCalip. <br />