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9 <br /> B. RATIONALE <br /> 1. Purpose/Mission <br /> In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified <br /> Development Ordinance Amendments of the UDO, the Planning Director is <br /> proposing to initiate text amendments to modify existing subdivision development <br /> requirements and review processes in an effort to provide additional opportunities for <br /> the clustering of subdivision lots and preservation of open space. <br /> This item is being developed to address a petition previously submitted by <br /> Commissioner Pelissier on ways to encourage and promote the additional clustering <br /> of residential lots and preservation of open space. <br /> 2. Analysis <br /> As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: <br /> `cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis, <br /> prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of <br /> County Commissioners'. <br /> In response to a petition submitted by Commissioner Pelissier, staff conducted a <br /> work session with the BOCC on February 18, 2016 to: <br /> a. Review the County's subdivision development and review processes, <br /> b. Discuss minimum lot size and density limitations/requirements, and <br /> c. Identify opportunities and constraints associated with the clustering of <br /> subdivision lots. <br /> Agenda materials from this meeting can be viewed <br /> at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/document center/BOCCAgendaMinutes/16021 8. <br /> During this work session, staff recommended modifying existing subdivision <br /> standards/regulations, including: <br /> Elimination of the Cluster Development subdivision type, as currently <br /> contained in Section 7.12 of the UDO, <br /> ii. Revisions to existing language allowing the use of off-site septic for <br /> wastewater processing, <br /> iii. Allowing for lots to be clustered smaller than the 40,000 sq.ft. limit as <br /> detailed in Section 7.13.4 (B) (6) of the UDO, and <br /> iv. Revising submittal and review processes to give greater flexibility to <br /> projects proposing clustering of lots and dedication of open space, <br /> The goal is to revise existing development standards in an effort to encourage <br /> purposeful growth and development within the County in a cost efficient manner while <br /> promoting the perpetual maintenance/preservation of open space areas. <br /> 3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br /> 2 <br />