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.. Proposed language in amendment package: • A comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more than 240 gallons of groundwater per day per acre of lot area. Said study shall detail: (i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis; (ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use will be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. Change in groundwater usage standard language Language Proposed as a result of comments • A comprehensive groundwater study, for facilities expected to use more +"� 240 gds of groundwater on an annual basis per day per ° ^r° of '^+ are than an average single family residence (which uses 240 gallons of water per day) built at the highest density the existing zoning district would allow. For example, if the existing zoning district allows a residential density of 1 unit per 2 acres and the proposed use is on a 6 acre lot (which could yield 3 residences), the proposed use(s) may use three times the water used by an average single family residence (or 720 gallons per day, on an annualized basis) before a comprehensive groundwater study is required. The water usage rates of any existing use subject to zoning regulations located on the same lot shall be taken into account when determining if a comprehensive groundwater study is required. Said study shall detail: (i) The amount of water anticipated to be used on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis; (ii) An analysis of the amount of groundwater withdrawal considered to be safe and sustainable in the immediate vicinity; and (iii) An analysis of whether other wells in the vicinity of the proposed use w 14 are expected to be affected by withdrawals made by the proposed use. Agricultural Preservation Board and Planning Board Review • APB has reviewed 3 times • Consensus to move forward • Would like farmers to have the ability to apply for as many uses as possible • (Do not remove more intensive uses from consideration) • Planning Board Ordinance Review Committee reviewed 2 times • Same conclusion as APB • Both Boards had minor comments /questions that have been incorporated into draft materials Public Notification • Completed in accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO ➢ Newspaper legal ads for 2 successive weeks • Held Public Information Meeting on February 17 (was postponed from advertised date of February 13) ➢ Flyers posted ➢ Press Release • Has been a topic on a few agendas in the past year ➢ BOCC (including Assembly of Governments) ➢ Planning Board ➢ Agricultural Preservation Board