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�' " , � 8 that stormwater management measures were not practical for small subdivisions and the soil suitability may be self limiting. He added that for some time he has opposed some of the watershed measures and proposed that the Board take no action and recommended that the Planning Board proceed with the existing planning for Cheeks Township with additional attention paid to stormwater management for individual lots. mc. Steeple inquired if this was a public hearing. Commissioner Whitted responded that this was not a public hearing, merely a request from the Planning Board for the Board of Commissioners to reconsider whether or not they would like to direct the Planning Board to consider minimum lot sizes in water supply watersheds again. Commissioner Lloyd felt that the proposed resolution was the most ridiculous thing he has ever seen in his life. He noted that stormwater management measures were impractical and too expeosive, He felt it unnecessary to even consider the two acre minimum lot size and went on to discuss the five acre minimum lot size. He reviewed the location of designated water supply watersheds and existing and proposed reservoir sites in the County, indicating that 'tomorrow' all these sites will be included in the implementation of the water supply watershed requirements for the entire County. Commissioner Lloyd asked Marvin Collins, Planning Director, if anyone could build on a one acre lot in a watersupply watershed. Collins answered yes, if the lot were a "lot of record." Commissioner Lloyd then asked if a house built on a "lot of record" could be rebuilt on the same lot if more than 75% of the structure was destroyed by fire. Coliins answered, no. Discussion then was diverted to perceptions of the ordinance as it affects non-conformities. The Board of Commissioners asked that amendments be drawn to clarify these questions that persist. Attorney Gledhill stated that in his opinion such amendments were unnecessary. Commissioner Lloyd reviewed the minimum lot sizes as they would be required in the Zoning Ordinance and questioned the affordability of lots for building sitea, Commissioner Whitted clarified that the Planning Board indicated to the Board that they would like to reconsider the minimum lot sizes as part of the discussion on industrial development in water supply watersheds if the Board would permit them to do on. Logan Irvin noted in response to Commissioner Lloyd's comments that stormwater management procedures were relatively inexpensive and very feasible. He also noted that most of the opposition to the watershed protection measures was from the most wealthy landowners in the area. Commissioner Lloyd responded that nevertheless he represented the poor. Carl Walters noted that the Planning Board thinks that stormwater management should be a primary concern. He stated that in order to get jobs the County needs to project the water supply. He also stated that industry and zoning goes hand in hand. Commissioner Whitted reminded the aoard and the audience that this was not a public hearing and that the Board was deliberating on the resolution from the Planning Board to make a reasonable decision. He stressed that the three designated watersheds should receive different treatment and that critical data and empirical data should be collected and further study made of detailed areas for further application.