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i ORANGE C O U N T Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 F ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: May 29, 1990 Action Agenda Item # N SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT SECTION III -C -1 - CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING X Yes No ATTACHMENT(S): Proposed amendment INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Scearbo Ext. 2583 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough - 732 -8181 Durham - 688 -7331 Mebane - 227 -2031 Chapel Hill - 967 -9251 PURPOSE: To receive public comment on a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Regulations to make Concept Plan submittal for Minor Subdivisions optional instead of mandatory. BACKGROUND: Minor Subdivision review and approval presently occurs in two steps - Concept Plan and Final Plat approval. The Concept Plan provides basic information about the proposal, and enables staff to inform the applicant of the specific requirements for Final Plat Approval. The Final Plat is more detailed and specific, and is recorded after approval by the Planning Staff. The Concept Plan is of value because non - compliance with the Subdivision Regulations can be identified and resolved. The subdivider can also be informed of all conditions of approval before a significant investment is made. Some applicants have complained that the Concept Plan requirement adds to the cost of the subdivision, without providing benefits equal to the $60.00 cost. Planning Staff proposes that the Concept Plan be optional rather than mandatory. Submittal of the Concept Plan is advisable in most cases. However, the choice could be left to the applicant. The proposed amendment includes text which informs the applicant of the benefits received through Concept Plan approval. RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends that the proposed amendment be referred to the Planning Board for recommendation.