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R <br />area. However, a delay in construction has resulted <br />in part from the inability to locate a site for the <br />community well that could be approved by the-State.) <br />(2) the quality of and length of time of the <br />experience of the subdivider in managing, <br />development projects; and <br />(No information was provided regarding the developer s <br />experience in project implementation.) <br />(3) whether factors other than market conditions and <br />beyond the control of the subdivider caused a <br />delay in meeting the phasing plan; and <br />(The applicant has encountered difficulty in locating <br />a suitable well site for the community water system. <br />In addition, there has been a change in personnel <br />coordinating the project. Both factors resulted in a <br />delay in proceeding with Searle Farms Subdivision. <br />In addition, 31 lots in one phase is considered <br />large for a standard subdivision. However, in a <br />cluster development, one large phase is preferable to <br />several smaller phases, because it facilitates <br />acquisition and /or development of open space.) <br />(4) whether the development project, if completed <br />consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat, <br />will tend to aid or meet an important public <br />policy goal established by the Board of County <br />Commissioners; and <br />(If Searle Farms can be completed as previously <br />approved, a significant amount [33* acres] of open <br />space would be protected, including floodplain along <br />New Hope Creek. Preserved open space through <br />clustering would protect natural and visual resources <br />as well as water quality in the creek. Cluster <br />development also provides for energy conservation. <br />Protection of natural resources and water quality, <br />and promoting energy conservation are all important <br />public policy goals.) <br />(5) whether the application for an amended phasing <br />plan was submitted before the previously approved <br />time limit(s) has lapsed; and <br />