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3 <br /> 1 . Cross reference development standards of the Zoning <br /> Ordinance which are applicable to cluster <br /> subdivisions in the University Lake Watershed (ULW) <br /> District. <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 /> At a special meeting on March 28, 1990, the Planning <br /> Board, by a vote of 9 to 2, recommended approval of <br /> the proposed amendments, including an option for <br /> dealing with restrictions on the use of alternative <br /> systems and the extension of public water and sewer <br /> lines. <br /> In conjunction with the above, the following revision <br /> to the proposed ordinance wording is recommended: <br />