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U70 <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 MIlUMUM DESIGN STANDARDS <br /> IY-B-9 CLUSTER DEVRL.OEMNTS <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 physical <br /> qualities of the land. reduce the overall development and public costs and. <br /> preserve oven space to serve recreational. scenic and public service purposes <br /> Cluster develgpments permit the modification and variation of lot and yard <br /> requirements provided that the sum of reductions in lot area becomes <br /> common open and for recreation space for the benefit of all residents of the <br /> cluster development or for dedication to public use. <br /> Cluster development a byerreQuired where protection of environmental <br /> resources identified in "An Inventory of Site of Cultural Historic, <br /> Recreational. Biological, and Geological Significance in the Uninco=rated <br /> Portions of Orange County" or "Inventory of the Natural Areas and Wildlife <br /> Habitats of Orange County. North Carolina" c nnot be accomplished thrn=ugh <br /> the development of a standard subdivision, Otherwise- cluster developments <br /> are an option for the develo=. However. all cluster developm n . whether <br /> mired or o cd for by the developer. shall be done in compliance with the <br /> - . iong and ion. standards related to or referring to cluster developm n <br /> contained in this Section. <br /> IV-11-9-b Application Criteria <br /> Cluster devela=nts may be approved in the Rural Buffer zoning district <br /> upon th e following findings- <br /> a) The tract is a minimum of 400-000sgnare feet <br />