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There is no language within the Plan indicating the clustering of subdivision lots, below the 2 acre minimum lot size, is permitted in the Rural Residential land use category. • CLUSTER SUBDIVISION ISSUE: Conventional subdivision layout: • Open space is private and part of individual lots. As a result it can be disturbed, • Subdivision spread out over entire parcel, • More impervious surface area and more land clearing/grading required (i.e. longer roads and driveways), • Greater impact to existing foliage and more acres `developed' under conventional subdivision design. Cluster subdivision layout • Smaller lots with open space being separate and less likely to be disturbed, • Open space is now `shared common area' for local residents, • Subdivision is condensed requiring less land clearing and grading, • Less impervious surface area required, • Greater protection for existing foliage and less overall `development' on property. ISSUES/CONCERNS (continued): • Plan indicates minimum required lot size within the University Lake Watershed Area is 5 acres. • This is inconsistent with language within Joint Planning Agreement and County regulations indicating minimum lot size is 2 acres. — NOTE(s): The Plan indicates there is a density limit for property within this area of 1 dwelling unit for every 5 acres. — County regulations also establish a density limit for property within the University Lake Watershed Area of 1 dwelling unit for every 5 acres of property. Minimum required lot size, however, is 2 acres. As previously indicated this is consistent with language contained within the Joint Planning Agreement. PROPOSAL: • County staff is proposing the following: — Combine Rural Residential and Agricultural Areas land use categories into 1 and add language indicating agricultural activities are permitted throughout area covered by the Plan. — Add language establishing density of 1 dwelling unit for every 2 acres for property within Rural Residential land use category. • NOTE(s): This is consistent with County planning staff's interpretation of the allowable density in Rural Residential land use category. Plan is being modified to include this interpretation. • This amendment will not impact established density limits within the University Lake Watershed Area, which will remain at 1 dwelling unit for every 5 acres of property. — Allow cluster subdivisions within the Rural Residential category so long as proposed density requirements (i.e. 1 unit for every 2 acres) are adhered to. Lots could be reduced to 1 acre in area while density limits are maintained. Proposal (continued) Chart Visual What proposed changes will mean in Rural Residential Land Use Category?