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3 <br /> proposal which consists of three parts. The first section contains "Goals and Action <br /> Strategies" (as recommended by the Rural Character Study Committee). The second <br /> section contains a "Flexible Development" option which contains the following <br /> provisions: <br /> • The existing one-acre minimum lot size requirement would be retained. <br /> • The provision of open space would be optional, however, a developer would be <br /> required to submit two concept plans - one for a conventional subdivision and <br /> another for a"flexible"or open space subdivision. <br /> • If a Flexible Development option is chosen, at least one-third (33%) of the land <br /> within a subdivision must be preserved as open space which may be preserved <br /> through: <br /> 0 An "estate lot" approach where all land is subdivided into lots four (4) acres <br /> or greater in size, building limits (50%) are established for each lot, and the <br /> open space outside such limits is preserved through restrictive covenants <br /> and/or conservation easements;or <br /> 0 A 'conservation" approach where all land is subdivided into lots, and open <br /> space is preserved through the use of conservation easements held by the <br /> County or a land conservancy;or <br /> 0 A"cluster" approach where lot sizes are reduced and the land saved through <br /> such reductions is dedicated to the County or a land conservancy, or owned <br /> and maintained by a homeowners'association;or <br /> 0 A "village" or modified cluster approach where dwelling units are clustered <br /> around a village green and supporting shops, and the village is surrounded by <br /> open space;or <br /> 0 Some combination of the above, including the use of"density averaging" to <br /> allow flexibility in areas where two-acre minimum lot size requirements exist. <br /> • Density bonuses, while limited by the.type of water supply/sewage disposal <br /> service available to the development,may be achieved by: <br /> 0 Providing greater amounts of open space than required,or <br /> 0 Providing affordable housing units either as part of the development or at an <br /> off-site location;or <br />