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O R A N G E C O U N T Y BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: Au ust 6 1990 Action A enda Item #L� SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT SECTION III -C -1 - CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING Yes �X` No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Proposed amendment Mary Scearbo Ext. 2583 5/29/90 Public Hearing Minutes (draft) TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 6/18/90 Planning Board Minutes Hillsborough - 732 -8181 (draft) Durham - 688 -7331 Mebane - 227 -2031 Chapel Hill - 967 -9251 PURPOSE: To consider a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Regulations to make Concept Plan submittal for Minor Subdivisions optional instead of mandatory. BACKGROUND: 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. 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. The proposal was presented for public hearing on May 29, 1990. There were no comments. The Planning Board considered the proposed amendment on June 18, 1990 and recommended approval. RECOMMNDATION: The Administration recommends approval of the proposed amendment.