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A variation on the five acre lot theme proposed at the meeting was determining the number of lots on a tract based on a yield plan; designing the development to have five acre lots; and then being allowed to sell or transfer the excess lots. For example, a person has 100 acres and a yield plan shows he could realize 70 lots on it. He decides to divide the tract into five acre lots and uses 20 of the 70 lots the yield plan indicated he could have achieved. Thus, he would like to be able to sell or transfer the 50 lots he didn't utilize to another area. The subcommittee was supportive of this approach, but agreed that it needed to be explored more before a recommendation could be made. This was because language in the Flexible Development Proposal is oriented toward preservation of primary and secondary open space and allowing bonus housing units based on preservation of qualifying open space above the 33% level. Before making a firm recommendation on these options, the subcommittee expressed the desire to learn more about the subdivision review and approval process. In this regard, I have included informational handouts on the minor and major subdivision processes as administered by the Planning Department. Included are brochures which give a short summary of each process as well as more detailed handouts. Also included are fee schedules and a schedule of approval dates for major subdivisions. Mixed -Use Development In Higher Intensity (Rust) Areas Subject to Purchase of Conservation Easements It was the consensus of the subcommittee to not pursue this option, but rather to leave commercial in the area as it is "on the books today." Another Option on Conservation Easements Besides PerpeX The possibility of a 20 year conservation easement which would yield a density bonus of one -tenth (0.10) of a unit per acre of qualifying open space preserved was discussed on the 28th as an alternative to perpetual conservation easements. It was felt that a person who would not consider a perpetual easement might find this option more attractive with the result being more open space preserved than might otherwise be the case, even if for a limited time. The subcommittee questioned how extensively the option might be used, but felt it worth leaving in.