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108 <br /> The specific issues for Minor subdivision <br /> applicability is whether to make minor <br /> subdivisions subject to the Flexible Development <br /> standards . <br /> Waddell stated that he felt minor subdivisions <br /> usually involve lots for family members, most <br /> often children of the landowner. He felt it <br /> should be as simple as possible for someone <br /> to create a lot for family members . He stated <br /> that he did not favor having minor subdivisions <br /> subject to the requirement for two plans . <br /> Reid asked for clarification of the number of <br /> lots permitted prior to becoming a major <br /> subdivision and the answer was five (5) lots . <br /> With that clarification, Reid agreed with Waddell <br /> that minor subdivisions not be required to submit <br /> two plans . <br /> Waddell suggested that if the owner could come up <br /> with a plan that would provide some open space, <br /> encourage them to do so, otherwise, still require <br /> only one plan for a minor subdivision. <br /> Reid asked if Staff felt it would be more <br /> cumbersome to deal with landowners on a minor <br /> subdivision with two plans . Stancil responded <br /> that it would involve more time and, even though <br /> such subdivisions are widespread, there would be <br /> some impact . <br /> Katz asked the source of this issue. Collins <br /> responded that the issue has arisen several times <br /> over the years. One concern was, as identified by <br /> Waddell and Reid, that minor subdivisions are <br /> many times simply the creation of lots for family <br /> members . On the other side is a concern of visual <br /> impact because of the number of lots, <br /> particularly those located on public roads. Some <br /> Commissioners have expressed the concern that if <br /> the desire is to preserve rural character, <br /> particularly scenic character, then minor <br /> subdivisions created along major roadways, <br /> disrupt the visual scene. <br /> Katz stated that it was his understanding that <br /> one major reason for building houses near a <br /> public road was a requirement by Farmers Home <br /> Administration that they must be within fifty <br /> feet of a State-maintained road. Collins agreed <br /> that is still a requirement . Collins continued <br /> that another concern is that it is easier to <br /> build houses near a public road and not have the <br />