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G P. <br /> Deleting the previous Concept Plan application and approval procedures had the unintended <br /> result 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 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENTS <br /> IV-B-9-a Intent <br /> Cluster development allows for greater design flexibility and originality. <br /> permit the reasonable use of land with difficult physical conditions <br /> (topography. floodplain. unique natural areas. etc.) respect the 12hysical <br /> qualities of the land, reduce the overall development and public costs and. <br /> preserve open space to serve recreational, scenic and public service poses <br /> Cluster devel==nts permit the modification and variation of lot and yard <br /> require provided that the sum of reductions in lot area becomes <br /> common open and for recreation space for the benefit of all residents of tht <br /> cluster development or for dedication to public use. <br /> Cluster develMment may be required where protection of environmental <br /> resources identified in "An Inventory of Site of Cultural_ Historic_ <br /> Recreational. Biological. and Geological Significance in the U incorporated <br /> Portions of Orange County" or "Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife <br /> Habitats of Orang Co u=.. North Carolina" c nnot be accomplished through <br /> the development of a standard subdivision. Otherwise- cluster develmme Bras <br /> are an option for the developer. However, all cluster developments_ whether <br /> required or op ed for by the developer. shall be done in compliance with the <br /> provisions and standards related to or referring to cluster develop= n s <br /> contained in this , ion. <br /> IV-B-9-b Application Criteria <br /> Cluster developments may be approved in he Rural Buffer zoning distric <br /> =n the following findings- <br /> a) The tract is a minimum of 400,000 square feet <br />