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Proposal (continued) — Change language denoting required minimum lot size for parcels in the University Lake Watershed Area from 5 acres, as detailed within the current Plan, to 2 acres consistent with existing County regulations and the Joint Planning Agreement. • NOTE: This will not impact existing density requirements of 1 dwelling unit for every 5 acres of property for parcels located within the University Lake Watershed Area. • Minimum required lot size will be 2 acres, which is what County staff has enforced since the adoption of the Agreement. • Please note: Cluster Subdivisions are allowed within the University Lake Watershed Area. Lots can be reduced to 1 acre in size so long as established density requirements (i.e. 1 dwelling unit for every 5 acres of property) are observed. Proposal (continued) Chart Visual What proposed changes will mean in University Lake Watershed Area? REVIEW PROCESS: • Step One: Joint Public Hearing with all participants • Step Two: Review of proposal by all parties consistent with schedule outlined in abstract. — NOTE: each entity shall process request consistent with their applicable meeting schedules for advisory boards and elected officials. — Amendment(s) shall not become effective until approved by the parties. • Step Three: Elected bodies take action. • Step Four: If approved, staff will modify the language of the Plan. COUNTY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive the request, 2. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public and elected official(s) comments, 3. Refer the matter to the various advisory boards for recommendation and elected officials for final decision consistent with local meeting dates. Council Member Palmer asked how a 2 acre lot can be purchased to build a house, but the density is one unit per 5 acres. Michael Harvey referred to the example of a 100 acre parcel that can be split by a developer into a maximum of 20 lots. He said 19 of those lots can be 2 acre parcels, which is the minimum lot size, and one lot will be significantly larger. He said the minimum lot size will be maintained, but only 10 lots will get developed. He said it is up to the developer to decide how large the lot sizes will be, respecting the 2 acre minimum. Council Member Palmer said she understands how this can work if you have a developer, but she questions the situation when there is an individual owner. Michael Harvey said there are 1, 2 and 3 acre lots in this area. He said any of these that were created prior to 1990 are grandfathered in and can be developed; any new lot created after 1990 has to comply with the density standards. Commissioner Dorosin referred to the example on the slide regarding shared open space in the cluster model. He asked if this means the developer has to create a Home Owners Association (HOA) to manage and maintain that shared space.