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a <br /> FEBRUARY 28, 1992 <br /> PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA SUMMARY <br /> PURPOSE OF THE HEARING <br /> On January 1, 1994, new Orange County zoning provisions went into effect to implement the <br /> State-mandated watershed protection standards. Several property owners have since indicated <br /> that a number of lots would be rendered unbuildable or design flexibility lost as a result of some <br /> Provisions.At a regular Commissioners' meeting in January, Chair Carey asked that staff review <br /> the standards in question. Items C.1(a) and C.1(b) on the agenda have been proposed by the staff <br /> to address the property owners' concerns. <br /> Two additional text amendments, Items CA(c) and C.1(d) have been proposed to clarify <br /> Provisions or include adopted policies in the Zoning Ordinance, based on the recommendation of <br /> the County Attorney. <br /> TOPICS TO BE CONSIDERED <br /> Item CA(a) This amendment would allow staff to approve reductions of the 800 foot <br /> septic system setback and 150 foot building setback from reservoirs if <br /> needed to allow lots created before the effective date to be developed. <br /> Currently, this may only be done through approval of a variance by the <br /> Board of Adjustment. Given the number of lots,particularly around Lake <br /> Orange, the current provisions could result in a large number of variance <br /> requests. <br /> Item CA(b) This amendment would allow the use of off-site or off-property septic <br /> easements in all protected watersheds except University Lake watershed. <br /> Currently,such easements are prohibited. <br /> Item CA(c) This amendment clarifies the point at which a lot is "created"for purposes of <br /> determining whether or not the lot is subject to amendments made to the <br /> Zoning Ordinance and/or Subdivision Regulations. <br /> Item C.1(d) This amendment incorporates the provisions of the Water& Sewer Policy <br /> into the Zoning Ordinance, including the circumstances under which water <br /> and sewer lines may or may not be extended, and the basis on which <br /> alternative wastewater treatment systems may be used, i.e., upon approval <br /> of a Special Use Permit. <br /> I9SUE8&CONCERNS <br /> Other than the concern expressed by property owners, the only comment received to date has <br /> been from OWASA. That agency opposes any changes to the standards for University Lake and <br /> Cane Creek watersheds that are less restrictive than those that went into effect on January 1. <br />