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46 <br /> 2 . Allow cluster developments in the University Lake <br /> Watershed (ULW) District to comply with the <br /> development standards (one-acre minimum lot size) <br /> set forth the Orange County Zoning Ordinance rather <br /> than require compliance with the permitted <br /> reduction of fifty percent to 2 .5-acre minimum lot <br /> sizes (based on five-acre zoning) specified in the <br /> Subdivision Regulations . <br /> 3 . Incorporate temporary restrictions on the use of <br /> community alternative wastewater treatment systems <br /> and the extension of public water in the watershed <br /> until feasibility studies are completed. Two <br /> alternatives are provided regarding public sewer <br /> extensions . Alternative #1 is an out-right <br /> restriction on such extensions except to serve a <br /> public health hazard. Alternative #2 is a <br /> temporary restriction until it is determined (via a, <br /> study) that such extensions can be permitted <br /> without encouraging higher densities and <br /> threatening the goal of minimizing water quality <br /> deterioration. <br /> 4 . Require that impervious surface data, stream <br /> buffers, and stormwater detention and/or retention <br /> sites as required by the University Lake Watershed <br /> (ULW) District be shown on a preliminary <br /> subdivision plat. <br /> 5 . Require that impervious surface data, stream <br /> buffers, and stormwater detention and/or retention <br /> sites as required by the University Lake Watershed <br /> (ULW) District be shown on a final subdivision plat <br /> or on a separate document recorded with the final <br /> plat. <br /> A full description of the proposed changes is included <br /> in the attached information. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends approval of the <br /> proposed amendments, including an option for dealing <br /> with restrictions on the use of alternative systems and <br /> t h e extension of public water and sewer lines . <br /> Consideration should be given to requiring a <br /> prohibition on alternative systems and public <br /> water/sewer extensions, except to address a public <br /> health emergency. The prohibition would remain in <br /> effect until a decision is made by the Joint Planning <br /> Area jurisdictions regarding the advisability .of <br /> allowing such systems/extensions. The decision would <br /> be based on studies undertaken during the prohibition <br /> period. The study results must be presented to the <br />