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2 • June, 1994 - A proposal to rezone the remaining portion of the county to require two-acre minimum lot sizes is presented at public hearing. Citizen comment is also requested on the desirability of clustering, mandatory open space requirements, and density bonuses. • July-September, 1994 - The Planning Board reviews all materials/evidence received, including the Rural Character Study Committee recommendations (January, 1993), and prepares recommendation. At its regular August meeting, the Planning Board conducted a straw vote on basic issues to give the staff direction in preparing a proposal for consideration. • 5 out of 10 In favor of leaving one-acre zoning as is. • 3 out of 10 In favor of having two-acre zoning throughout the county. • 8 out of 9 In favor of an "optional" versus a "mandatory" approach. • 7 out of 9 In favor of allowing use of alternative systems and extension of public water and sewer consistent with Water/Sewer Policy. • 8 out of 9 Against placing size limits on open space developments. The Planning Staff has reviewed the Planning Board's comments as well as the material produced and/or received, including comments provided by citizens through township meetings and public hearings. While a variety of approaches and options exist, the three basic approaches which have been recommended to date include: • The Rural Character Study Committee recommendations; • The "Status Quo"; and • A "Cluster Option" incorporating a mandatory 50% open space requirement and density limits based on the carrying capacity of the soils. In an effort to focus the discussion and "balance" the many interests expressed to date, the Planning Staff has prepared a proposal (TO BE DISTRIBUTED FRIDAY IN RED PACKETS), consisting of two parts - "Goals and Action Strategies" (as recommended by the Rural Character Study Committee) and a "Flexible Development" option which contains the following provisions: • The existing one-acre minimum lot size requirement would be retained. • The provision of open space would be optional, however, a developer would be required to submit two concept plans - one for a conventional subdivision and another for a "flexible" or open space subdivision. • At least one-third (33%) of the subdivision must be preserved as open space. • Open space may be preserved through: