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7 <br /> Commissioner Pelissier to identify opportunities and constraints within current regulations <br /> associated with the clustering subdivision lots. This represents one component of a larger <br /> discussion related to reducing development costs in an effort to promote affordable housing <br /> development. <br /> February 18, 2016 <br /> AGENDA ITEM: E-1 <br /> WORK SESSION: <br /> Review of Minimum Lot Size and Density Allowances for Subdivisions <br /> What is a Subdivision: <br /> • All divisions of a parcel of land into two or more lots for immediate or future <br /> sale/development, <br /> • Includes division of land involving dedication/change in existing streets. <br /> • Terms `subdivision' (i.e. process of creating lots) and `development' have become <br /> synonymous. They do not necessarily mean the same thing (i.e. just because you are <br /> subdividing does not mean you are engaged in development). <br /> Subdivision Classification(s) <br /> • Exempt (i.e. State law indicates not a regulated activity) includes: <br /> — Recombination of previously subdivided property (number of lots are not <br /> increased), <br /> — Creation of parcels in excess of 10 acres in area, <br /> o STAFF NOTE: there have been issues with property owners coming back to <br /> subdivide these 10 acre parcels as they have to bring lots/roadways into <br /> compliance with UDO. <br /> — Public acquisition by purchase of strips of land for widening or opening streets, <br /> — Division of a tract of land in single ownership where the property is no greater <br /> than 2 acres in area into not more than 3 lots if no street right-of-way dedication <br /> is involved and resultant lots are equal to or exceed County regulations (i.e. <br /> minimum lot area and width, etc.). <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if subdivision regulations apply, even when it is less than <br /> three lots in the subdivision. <br /> Michael Harvey said no, the property can be no greater than two acres for the last <br /> exemption. <br /> Michael Harvey resumed the presentation: <br /> • Minor: <br /> — Division proposing 1 to 5 individual parcels, <br /> — Reviewed and acted upon by staff. No board review (i.e. BOCC or Planning <br /> Board) required. <br /> • Major: <br /> — Division proposing 6 or more individual parcels, <br /> — Typically Planning Board approves a concept plan/makes recommendation on <br /> preliminary plat application. BOCC makes final decision, <br /> — Required review process related to number of proposed lots. <br /> Major Subdivision can be processed as Class A Special Use Permit or Conditional Use <br /> Rezoning based on number of proposed lots and location in County (i.e. rural versus <br /> urban areas). <br />