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80 <br /> yield plan tells is how many building sites are on a <br /> piece of land. It is the basis for preparing a <br /> conventional plan. Then, an open space plan is <br /> developed, indicating how open space is preserved <br /> with smaller lots. Collins noted this is the method <br /> used by Randall Arendt. <br /> Waddell indicated that a motion was not needed <br /> noting that the Board recognizes the additional cost <br /> in regard to GIS. <br /> Collins clarified the concept of a yield plan, <br /> stating that the number of perc sites located on a <br /> property is the "yield" . A conventional plan simply <br /> draws the lot lines around the location of the perc <br /> sites. The yield plan is not a new concept, it is <br /> used to define the carrying capacity of the land. <br /> Lee Rafalow, from the audience, stated that the <br /> yield plan was to be based on GIS, not on actual <br /> site testing. Collins responded that what was being <br /> discussed for flexible development, in the terms of <br /> a yield plan, is no different than it is for <br /> conventional development. Collins continued that <br /> what is being considered is a concept plan, and <br /> actual verification of perc sites by Environmental <br /> Health occurs at preliminary plan stage. <br /> Mr. Rafalow continued that there is a built-in <br /> assumption in the yield plan process in flexible <br /> development that says "whatever GIS says, is what it <br /> is" . Collins emphasized again that we are dealing <br /> with the concept stage. The actual yield plan is <br /> determined by Environmental Health at the <br /> preliminary plan stage. He noted that if the <br /> Planning Board wished to do so, it could require <br /> that a certain number of lots be perked at the <br /> concept stage. However, he felt this was an <br /> unnecessary expense for the owner/developer. <br /> Rosemond noted confusion between yield plan and <br /> allowable density. Collins responded that will <br /> always be an issue. It is assumed that a developer <br /> or landowner is allowed the density provided by the <br /> zoning, but that is not realistic. Rosemond <br /> continued, noting confusion with yield plan <br /> and buildable land. <br /> Brown asked about the density of Piney Mountain <br /> Subdivision, and Collins responded one unit per two <br /> acres. Brown stated that subdivision was a good <br /> example of how the community is not based on a yield <br /> plan. Collins responded that under flexible <br /> development provisions, a yield plan must be done <br /> based on a conventional plan. <br />