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11 <br /> conventional subdivisions. Also think that the right-of-way should not be <br /> counted as part of the lot size - should be consistent for all types of <br /> developments and not be counted. <br /> • Expedited Review: Wondered why such an approach was not included as <br /> had been discussed by the Rural Character Study Committee? Think that <br /> Chapel Hill has such a process. <br /> Details have never been given as part of any discussion. Staff perception is <br /> that there is a reluctance on the part of the Planning Board and <br /> Commissioners to give staff this option. Staff approval is what the <br /> developers want, not expedited review that still requires Planning Board and <br /> Commissioners approval. <br /> • Density Bonuses: Better for bonuses to occur on-site except for affordable <br /> housing. <br /> • Major vs. Minor Subdivisions: Was there ever any intent to establish <br /> threshold based on acreage rather than major-minor subdivision split; e.g., <br /> five lots or more?Could a 15-acre threshold be established? <br /> Using 15 acres as a threshold creates a dilemma because 15 acres (or lots) <br /> is about the average size subdivision that the County deals with. The <br /> dilemma is that a large number of lots would be excluded from even <br /> considering open space plans through such a threshold Because properties <br /> change so dramatically from one to the next, we are uncertain as to what <br /> kind of results we will get. That uncertainty is why the one year evaluation <br /> period and the evaluation of each project is so important - to determine <br /> whether the approach will be used and what needs to be changed <br /> • Yield Plan: Just a question - the number of perc sites as determined by the <br /> use of individual systems and wells; e.g., the yield plan, determines the <br /> number of lots, and the use of alternative systems is limited by that number? <br /> Yes, the "yield plan" represents the number of perc sites or lots possible <br /> under a conventional subdivision plan and is indicative of the "carrying <br /> capacity" of the land The use of alternative systems is limited by the <br /> number of such sites or lots <br /> • Maintenance Endowments: Just a comment - seems that granting density <br /> bonuses for the purpose of creating maintenance endowments is the least <br /> defensible of the bonus provisions and have my doubts about that. <br /> • Affordable Housing: Is it settled that everyone is subject to the flexible <br /> development standards, including affordable housing projects? <br />