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The amount of land preserved has to correspond to the impervious surface ratio applicable in the watershed. "As an example, a person owning a 40,000 square foot lot and subject to a 12 percent impervious surface ratio would be limited to 4,800 square feet of impervious coverage. If the person's plans called for 5,500 square feet of a coverage (a difference of 700 square feet), the recording of a conservation easement on 5,833 square feet of contiguous property would satisfy the impervious surface ratio requirements (12% of 5,833 square feet is 700 square feet)." Local Act of N.C. General Assembly (1991 Session) : Among other things, this act clarified the terms open space /open area and the County's role as follows: "For the purposes of this Part `open space' or `open area' and the `public use and enjoyment' of interests or rights in real property shall also include open space land and open space uses. The term `open space land' means any undeveloped or predominantly undeveloped land in an urban area that has value for one or more of the following purposes: (i) park and recreational purposes, (ii) conservation of land and other natural resources, (iii) historic or scenic purposes, (iv) farmland, or (v) conservation of watershed areas and drinking water supplies to prevent the impairment thereof and assure, preserve, protect, and maintain the purity and quality of reservoir waters. The term `open space uses' means any use of open space land for (i) park and recreational purposes, (ii) conservation of land and other natural resources, (iii) historic or scenic purposes, (iv) farmland, or (v) conservation of watershed areas and drinking water supplies to prevent the impairment thereof and assure, preserve, protect, and maintain the purity and quality of reservoir waters." In my discussion with Mr. Collins on the above issues, I took extensive notes. I'll review these prior to Thursday evening so I can hopefully provide clarification at our meeting.