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028 available to large-scale developments, or a combination of small developments. 3. All open space residential development with density greater than one unit per two acres would be required to set aside and preserve significant amounts of open space (e.g., at least 30 percent of the total project acreage or,another option under consideration, at least 30 percent of the developable area of the project after certain undevelopable open space areas such as wetlands and steep slopes are excluded). Historical Perspective.On December 16,1993,the governing boards of Orange County and Hillsborough met in joint session to discuss matters of mutual interest concerning the Hillsborough CPZ Agreement. The governing boards agreed to establish a Work Group comprised of two members of each governing board to seek solutions to the University Station development issue;i.e.,annexation by the Town or approval by the County. On January 4, 1994, the Work Group held its first meeting and considered a resolution drafted by Town Attorney Michael Brough.The resolution proposed the establishment of a Small Area Planning Group with a specific charge for dealing with University Station. On January 18,1994,the Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution containing a charge to the University Station Planning Group. A similar resolution was adopted by the Town of Hillsborough at about the same time. The basic differences between the two resolutions is summarized below. OrW&M Cowetr Preserved open space means,in principle, at least 30%of the buildable land in the development tract. Though not specifically stated, buildable land includes all land except wetlands, floodplains, and steep slopes. To make water and sewer line extensions viable, the tract may, in principle, be developed at an overall density of up to two dwelling units per buildable acre. MUsborowh Preserved open space means at least 30% of the development tract;e.g., 852 acres. To make water and sewer line extensions viable, such developments may be developed at an overall density equivalent to not more than two dwelling units per acre on the 70% of the tract that is not required to remain as open space. Issues Resolution. The University Station Planning Group met initially on January 27, and, on February 9, conducted a "design workshop" to address the issue of open space preservation; e.g., how much and what type. The Planning Group divided into two teams. The "Hillsborough" team was comprised of Hillsborough Town Board members (2) and developer representatives (2). The "County" team was comprised of Orange County Commissioners (2) and neighborhood residents (2). The design workshop produced results which reflect the "charge" contained i- each resolution as well as the interests of each team member. The results are summarized below, and on the attached tables and maps, as based on GIS overlay producns and acreage calculations.