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1� MOTION: Waddell moved approval. Seconded by Eddleman. s . VOTE: unanimous. AGENDA ITEM #8: MATTERS HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING ($/30/90) a. Subdivision Regulations Text Amendments A. (1) Section IV -B -1 Lot Standards Presentation by Mary Scearbo. The initial purpose of this amendment was to formalize a policy requiring twice the minimum lot size for a lot which provides a septic easement for another lot. During the developmen- of the amendment, the policy was re- evaluated. `The amendment also establishes a minimum lot siz for lots served by public water or sewer, but no both. It was recommended that 40,000 square feet remai the minimum lot size where a well and septic tan are used, 30,000 square feet where there is both public water tiona1 sewer. 20 ,OOO septic squareafeetnt woulc require an a ddi The Orange County Board of Health endorsed f he proposal on July 26, 1990. The potential increased density in the unzoned townships was identified as an issue by the Planning_Board on August 20, 1990- The proposed amendment was presented for public hearing on August 30, 1990. There were no comments. The amendment was presented to the Planning Board on September 17, 1990. A recommendation was not forwarded to the Board of Commissioners due to concern with item 2(b) of the proposal states: Lots served by an individual sewage disposal system and public water shall contain at least 30,000 square feet. Several members f he Planning Board felt that allowing any square foot lots would be in conflict with watershed protection standards which may be adopted for Back Creek and Little River watersheds. Also, the zoning of Little River and Cedar Grave Townships (tentatively scheduled for public hearing in August of 1991) was encouraged, to provide equal protection for zoned and unz ned townships. t