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OW) Gordon noted that as of approval of this amendment, unrecorded subdivision plats would then not meet the requirements for recordation without further review and approval. Gledhill clarified that this approach is not new in that it was enforceable upon amendment of the general enabling legislation. He further clarified that Orange County is simply conforming its Subdivision Regulations to the change in the state enabling legislation. Gordon asked Gledhill to clarify what is meant by "deed" and "recorded". Gledhill responded a deed was a document and recorded meant the process of registering an instrument with the Register of Deeds. Gordon questioned the validity of the Orange County provisions. Gledhill responded that the Court would amend our regulations to conform with State law. Yuhasz inquired what "previously", refers to. Gledhill responded previous to a change in law. Yuhasz further questioned if it was previous to the recombination attempt or previous to the ordinance, citing the example of recombination of an illegal subdivision. Gledhill responded that previous refers not to the recombination attempt, but to the change in the law. Kizer suggested it would be clearer to put the date in. Gledhill responded he did not recommend changing the definition to read other than what the General Statutes provides as Orange County cannot affect the definition of a subdivision. Yuhasz asked what the General Statutes state. Gledhill responded this was a verbatim transcript. Yuhasz inquired about interpretation of it. Gledhill responded it would mean previous to the adoption of Subdivision Regulations. He noted there was no simple answer and decisions would be made on a case by case basis. Commissioner Lloyd asked if a plat, unless recorded, is invalid. Gledhill responded the subdivision would not entitle the property owner to a building permit withhout going through the planning process. Lloyd asked if the owner could go ahead if it was a recorded plat. Gledhill responded affirmatively. Commissioner Carey asked if the owner could go ahead under the old definition. Lloyd clarified if it was recorded or unrecorded. Gledhill responded affirmatively. He cited unrecordable subdivisions and noted that a primary purpose of Subdivision Regulations is to straighten out land records. There were no further comments. 9. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENPMEDTP ARTICLE 8 (SITE PLAN SUBMITMLS The staff presentation was made by Smith. Commissioner Lloyd asked why 20 copies were needed. Smith responded the amendment provides for 26 copies which are needed to meet Boards' and agencies review needs. Commissioner Lloyd indicated this was a burden on the applicant. Smith indicated that it was preferable to burdening the general public with this cost.