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2 Board clarified this provision further by indicating that an additional unit should be allowed for any residual acreage, provided it met the minimum required lot size of the zoning district in which located. For example, if a property owner had 90 acres, three homesites would be allowed at 1125. An additional homesite would also be allowed for the residual area of 15 acres.) 3. That after 25 years, a farmer will have the possibility of buying back the development rights at market value. (7/28/94 Vote-Unanimous.Because of the number of questions about this provision, the Advisory Board reconsidered the question of buy-back. 9/13/94 Vote - 3 to 3. The Advisory Board was divided on this issue because, as a practical matter, there may be no desire or ability to purchase the development rights back. On the other hand, the land owner should have the possibility of re-purchasing the rights.It should also be possible for the County to sell the development rights back to the farmer if development trends in the area warrant a sale.) 4. That at least 80 acres be offered to be eligible for participation in the PDR program. (7/28/94 Vote - Unanimous. The Advisory Board felt that the threshold should be the same as required for participation in the Voluntary Agricultural Districts Program. Smaller tracts would be eligible, provided they were located next to a qualifying tract on which the development rights had already been acquired. Smaller tracts combined together in one application totaling 80 acres would also be eligible.) 5. That more points be awarded for farms closer to urban areas than those farther away. (The Advisory Board was undecided on this issue. The attached tables indicate that there is relatively little shift in ranking when more points are awarded to farms closer to urban areas. The issue thus becomes a "moor point and a question of whether to preserve farms in rural areas where their viability is more certain or to preserve farms which may be threatened more from urban expansion.) 6. That the program be limited to purchase of development rights only and not permit lease of development rights. (9/13/94 Vote - 4 to 2. The PDR program report as drafted permitted leasing of development rights. The bond order and advertised notice specifically acknowledges acquisition by"purchase, lease or otherwise." Thus, this provision may not be altered without affecting the bond referendum.) While many other questions have been asked, they will be addressed through information sheets and during presentations of the program.Such questions have arisen more from individual situations and are not directly related to the program operating guidelines.