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10 <br /> lots. Willis responded that the amendment would <br /> apply to subdivisions of five or fewer lots; and <br /> generally, the lot size would be between one and <br /> two acres. <br /> Barrows asked if Willis felt that this process <br /> does discourage developers. Willis responded <br /> that these particular situations occur very <br /> rarely. What usually happens, is that the <br /> subdivision is redesigned generally by combining <br /> two or more lots so that the private road <br /> justification criteria are met. In those cases <br /> where the applicant had planned on, or does not <br /> object to constructing a public road, it is more <br /> likely that the subdivision will proceed through <br /> the Major Subdivision process. <br /> Barrows noted that the process didn't seem as if <br /> it does discourage those willing to construct a <br /> public road. <br /> Rosemond asked if this would expediate the number <br /> of developments proposed at one acre lots due to <br /> the two-acre minimum lot size proposal to be <br /> presented at public hearing. Willis responded <br /> that she felt there may be a few after the public <br /> hearing. Any time an ordinance amendment is <br /> proposed it speeds up plans of a few. Rosemond <br /> continued that she did not wish to expediate <br /> something that is going to be counter to an <br /> important issue for public hearing. Willis noted <br /> that there were not a great deal of such <br /> subdivisions. Usually, not more than 3 or 4 a <br /> year, if that many. She did not feel that there <br /> would be more submitted because of this <br /> amendment. <br /> MOTION: Jobsis moved approval as recommended by the <br /> Planning Staff. Seconded by Reid. <br /> VOTE: 8 in favor. <br /> 3 opposed (Brown - Rosemond - agreed with <br /> Commissioner Willhoit's concerns and the concern <br /> that she raised regarding expediating one-acre <br /> lots with the proposal for a two-acre minimum lot <br /> size, Waddell - if the County is leaning toward <br /> two-acre lots, it's not wise to continue to <br /> address smaller lots) . <br /> b. Zoning Atlas Amendment <br /> (1) Z-2-94 Orange Water and Sewer Authority <br /> Presentation by Jim Hinkley. <br />