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tonight ) and the open questions/difficult tradeoffs <br /> remaining ( the substantive focus for tonight) . Emphasis <br /> tonight is on "two roads to the same end. " Overriding <br /> question is , Which Option is Most Balanced? Staff is trying <br /> to determine a) are subdivisions with one-acre lots and no <br /> open space. . . and b ) are the tradeoffs between open space <br /> and density bonuses . . . <middle 2 bulleted items from first <br /> cut> . <br /> Facilitator will serve as moderator for question/answer <br /> period ( 40 minutes ) . <br /> 8:30 Discussion Groups: "Which alternative accomplishes <br /> the Rural Character Study goals in the most <br /> balanced fashion?" <br /> I <br /> Facilitator gives instructions : The task for each group is <br /> determine whether and to what extent its members think one <br /> option better balances the different county interests in <br /> rural character over the other option. To do this, group <br /> members should make sure they understand the two options (a <br /> staff resource person will be in each group to respond to <br /> questions and clarify facts ) , raise and discuss concerns <br /> about and any positive expectations for each option, and if <br /> possible get a sense of the group with respect to which <br /> option people think strike the best balance. Each small <br /> group should choose someone (facilitator or group member) to <br /> give a brief and accurate report of the key points from the <br /> discussion. Any questions about the task? <br /> Groups will have 45 minutes to accomplish their task. You <br /> will here each other' s reports starting at <9:30> . We' ll <br /> count off: 1-2-3 . All the 1 ' s go to ( ) , all the 2' s go to <br /> ( ) , all the 3 ' s go to ( ) . OK? (Count. . .remind people <br /> where rooms are) . <br /> Discussion Groups Meet <br /> (Small group facilitators : remember to review your role <br /> with the group, review the task, review the ground rules , <br /> get people to introduce themselves, identify Planning staff <br /> resource people, and then help the group accomplish its <br /> task) . A Planning Department intern will be in your group <br /> and available to assist you with recording and flip charts . <br /> �q;ooj 9 : 30 Discussion Groups Report Back. <br /> 10:00 Staff Tests its Understanding. <br /> Staff person summarizes what participants have said are the <br /> key considerations regarding each alternative (things they <br /> like, don' t like, worry about, wonder about, hope for, etc . ) <br /> "Given these considerations, let' s see if people have strong <br /> preferences for one option over the other. How many people <br />