Agenda - 06-30-1994 - C-1 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

04 A 2. Article 5.1.2 - Schedule for Non-Residential Development Lot-By-Lot Planned Development Same as #1 above except the minimum required lot size of two acres would be applied to nonresidential uses permitted in AR and R-1 zoning districts. 3. Article 6.2.4 - Density Averaging in AR and R-1 Districts A proposal concerning "density averaging" to allow developments to provide varying lot sizes so long as the overall density does not cxeed one dwelling unit per two acres(after excluding street rights-of-way)and no lot is less than 40,000 square feet in size. 4. Article 6.23.2 -Residential Densities A proposal to insure consistency with Protected Watershed Overlay Districts,e.g., the minimum lot size requirement in the Hyco Creek and Flat River watersheds are increased from 40,000 square feet to two acres. The area affected by the proposed amendments are shown on the attached map. Tracts and parcels located in watersheds with a minimum required lot size of two acres or larger would not be affected. A list of subdivisions with lots (or project densities) which not conform to the proposed two-acre standard and which have already been submitted for approval is provided Article 22 of the Zoning Ordinance defines a lot as being"created"at the time of Preliminary Plat approval in the case of a Major Subdivision,and Final Plat approval in the case of a Minor Subdivision. Unless the Board adopts a policy which allows the subdivisions to continue through the approval process, redesign to comply with the new standard(s) may be necessary.Such a policy was adopted at the time that the two-acre standard was put into plane in the Rural Buffer. R.ECON MW,NDATION: Applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and/or Zoning Ordinance by an individual or agency are treated in the same manner;e.g.,the public hearing is the time for the presentation of the Zoning Officer's analysis and recommendation.Such are also bound by the time limits contained in Article 20.7 of the Zoning Ordinance in terms of preparation of a Planning Board recommendation. Amendments initiated by the County, including amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text, are not bound by the same procedure. Although the Zoning Officer normally presents a recommendation in such cases, the only time limitations are those specified by the Board of Commissioners during the public hearing Process. Zoning Officer Recommendation As embodied in the proposed amendments, a'baseline"from which to implement rural character strategies is being presented for citizen comment. Thus, no recommendation is being presented by the Zoning Officer. Administration Recommendation The Administration recommends that the proposed amendments be referred to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the Board of Commissioners no sooner than August 8, 1994. The Administration further recommends that all recommended revisions to the proposals be reviewed by the County Attorney to insure compliance with statutory requirements concerning public hearing procedures.