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29 <br /> Deleting the previous Concept Plan application and approval procedures had the unintended <br /> resulting of leaving no provisions for Concept Plan approval in the Rural Buffer. <br /> Since it was not the expressed intent of the Board of Commissioners to eliminate cluster <br /> subdivisions or Concept Plan requirements in the Rural Buffer, the Planning Staff recommends <br /> that the previous provisions be re-adopted. The text is modified as needed to reflect that the <br /> provisions are only applicable in the Rural Buffer. Approval of this amendment would maintain <br /> the opportunity to provide open space and protect sensitive resources through subdivision design <br /> until other regulations specific to the Rural Buffer are adopted by the three governing boards. <br /> EXISTING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS AND PROPOSED <br /> AMENDMENT: <br /> SECTION IV - REQUIRED MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS <br /> IV-B-9 ("LUSTER DEVELOPMENTS <br /> IV-B-9-a Inten <br /> Cluster development allows for greater design flexibility n�d originality. <br /> permit the reasonable use of land with difficult physical conditions <br /> ( o iograp y, flooft a'n unique natural areas etc ) respect the physical <br /> qualities of the land, reduce the overall development and Zjblk costs and. <br /> preserve ops n space to serve r creatjo scenic and public service ournoses. <br /> Cluster develQp=nts permit the modification and variation of of an var <br /> rreguirements provida that the sum of reductions in lot area becomes <br /> common open and for recreation Space for the benefit of all residents of the <br /> cluster development or for dedication to public use. <br /> Cluster development may be required where protection of environmental <br /> recn„rrea identified in "fin inventory of Site iof Cultural. Historic. <br /> Recreational, Biological- and Geological SiLynificance in the UnincM=Iated <br /> Portions of Orange Coun " or "Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife <br /> Habitats of Orange Co m North Car olin_a" cannot be accomplished through <br /> the development of a standard subdivision Otherwise. cluster develo m n <br /> are an option for the developer. However, all cluster developments. whether <br /> required or opted for by the devel=r shall be done in compliance with the <br /> provisions and standards related to or referring to cluster developments <br /> contained in this Section <br /> IV-B-9--b implication Criteria <br /> Cluster developments may be approved in the Rural Buffer zoning_dis ri <br /> upon the following findings: <br /> a) The tract is a i 1 m of 400.000 square feet <br />