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M M There was discussion about using incentives to encourage the creation of a park in this area. Dan Teichman said the subcommittee had identified resource areas, proposed scenic roads, existing farmlands, and existing neighborhoods. They could then list other categories that they thought would be important to include, such as a park site. Clint Burklin asked that the Vision subcommittee add a park to their vision for this area. Bob Strayhorn suggested including a vision of a park but having others decide exactly where it would be located. Dean Zehnder asked if there was sufficient money in the County's payment -in -lieu fund to create a park or would there need to be a sale of bonds. Gene Bell said that there was $4,000 or $5,000 in the fund. There would need to be a bond. In a discussion about where to put a park it was suggested that it could be placed near the railroad tracks if it was properly protected with fencing. David Yelton stated that this is a vision of what might happen in this area with the proper incentives. It could take place if this area remained R -1, although it might be very difficult without the incentives. Verla Insko mentioned that it is possible for an implementation strategy to include rezoning suggestions Gene Bell mentioned that the Values Subcommittee has dealt with the current zoning and the rights implied by that zoning. Existing development patterns in much of the lower intensity land uses (yellow area on the map) are clearly established with lot sizes between 3 and 10 acres. Bob Strayhorn's farm and several of the properties that were a part of the University Station proposal are the main areas that could still be impacted by the smaller lot options. Bob Strayhorn mentioned the possibility of using transfer of development rights. The landowners in the yellow areas of the map need to have the option of using the transfer of development rights if it becomes available. Clint Burklin hoped to have an equal amount of "receiving areas " for the density if transfer of development rights were implemented. This could be an option in the incentive program. We need to make sure that there is an area available to receive the development rights from the landowner who wants to sell. Gene Bell stated that the purchase of development rights is a possible future option, however, the transfer of development rights would have to be approved by the State Legislature. 5