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3 recommendation involved the sliding scale for impervious surface. The Planning Board was concerned that the sliding scale proposed by the Planning Staff allows fewer square feet of impervious surface in some cases as lot size increases. For example, 13,231 square feet of impervious surface would be allowed on a 4.5-acre lot, but only 11,761 square feet would be allowed on 6.0 acre lot. The Planning Board proposed alternatives sliding scales to address the decrease in square • footage on lots from 4.5 to 6.0 acres (See "Comments and Issues" for full discussion). Additional changes are needed to address impervious surface limits and lot size limitations in Back Creek Watershed and to apply non- residential zoning designation to commercial properties not included in the August 23, 1993 Notice of Public Hearing. These items will be advertised for public hearing on November 22, 1993. (Separate item on this agenda.) RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Atlas, Subdivision Regulations and Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan as presented at the August 23, 1993 public hearing, with revisions as recommended by the Planning Board, with exception of the sliding scale for residential impervious surface limits. The Administration acknowledges that the sliding scales proposed by both the Planning Board and the Planning Staff for impervious surface are reasonable and will accomplish goals of watershed protection while allowing for reasonable development of property. The Revised Sliding Scale proposed by the Planning Staff is recommended however, based on greater flexibility with regard to future subdivision of larger tracts. The proposed effective date of new watershed and zoning provisions is January 1, 1994.