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2 <br /> <br />11. Phasing of Subdivisions; <br />12. 7.4 Improvements and Performance Guarantees; <br />13. 7.5 Subdivision Agreement; <br />14. 7.6 General Design Standards; <br />15. 7.7 Lots; <br />16. 7.8 Access to Roadways; <br />17. 7.11 Recreational Facilities; <br />18. 7.12 Cluster Subdivisions (combined 7.13) <br />19. 7.13 Flexible Developments (combined into 7.12) <br />20. 7.14 Specifications for Plat Drawings; and <br />21. Article 10 Definitions. <br /> <br /> Other: N/a <br /> <br />B. RATIONALE <br />1. Purpose/Mission <br />In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.8 Zoning Atlas and Unified <br />Development Ordinance Amendments of the UDO, the Planning Director is <br />proposing to initiate text amendments to modify existing subdivision development <br />requirements and review processes in an effort to provide additional opportunities for <br />the clustering of subdivision lots and preservation of open space. <br />This item is being developed to address a petition previously submitted by <br />Commissioner Pelissier on ways to encourage and promote the additional clustering <br />of residential lots and preservation of open space. <br /> <br />2. Analysis <br />As required under Section 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: <br />‘cause an analysis to be made of the application and, based upon that analysis, <br />prepare a recommendation for consideration by the Planning Board and the Board of <br />County Commissioners’. <br />In response to a petition submitted by Commissioner Pelissier, staff conducted a <br />work session with the BOCC on February 18, 2016 to: <br />a. Review the County’s subdivision development and review processes, <br />b. Discuss minimum lot size and density limitations/requirements, and <br />c. Identify opportunities and constraints associated with the clustering of <br />subdivision lots. <br />Agenda materials from this meeting can be viewed <br />at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/document_center/BOCCAgendaMinutes/160218. <br /> 109