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141 <br /> public hearing so it is assumed that they are in <br /> favor of the expansion. She noted that OWASA does <br /> have some agreements with some of the property <br /> owners. This property is in the University Lake <br /> Watershed. <br /> The proposed amendments are attachments to these <br /> minutes on pages . Willis noted some minor <br /> corrections and these are included on the <br /> attachments. <br /> Barrows asked if OWASA customers could be required <br /> to recompense those property owners who would be <br /> unable to have full development potential of their <br /> property due to lower densities in the Cane Creek <br /> Watershed. Collins responded that a Purchase of <br /> Development Rights program could be developed with <br /> OWASA through its water rates. Collins continued <br /> that the Agricultural Districts Advisory Board is <br /> working on a proposal for a Purchase of Development <br /> Rights program. He continued that OWASA prefers low <br /> density residential development rather than <br /> preservation of farms in the watersheds. <br /> Eidenier suggested that a separate resolution <br /> concerning Purchase of Development Rights (PDRs) . <br /> Barrows again expressed concern that those receiving <br /> a service should pay and those providing the service <br /> should receive. <br /> Other board members indicated concern with those <br /> who should receive compensation for the loss of the <br /> ability to develop their property. Barrows <br /> suggested that this concern be forwarded to the <br /> Board of County Commissioners. <br /> MOTION: Burklin moved to recommend adoption of the Planning <br /> Staff recommendations. Seconded by Hoecke. <br /> Waddell expressed concern again with the ratio <br /> table: He expressed agreement with the sliding <br /> scale but wanted it to be such that it would induce <br /> people to have larger lots. <br /> More discussion resulted in the amendment to the <br /> motion that dispensing with the scale beyond 5 acres <br /> and all else have 6%, would address Waddell's <br /> concerns. This was accepted as an amendment by the <br /> first and second to the motion. <br /> VOTE: 9 in favor. <br /> 1 opposed (Scott - felt that too much was being done <br /> too quickly) . <br />