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Design Process The density - neutral development design for Stoney Creek Basin (see Map 12) is the result of a five -step process recommended by Randall Arendt and described in the following five subsections. Step 1: Perform a yield analysis The yield analysis involves calculating the total number of lots permitted by existing zoning. The number of units that would ordinarily be built on the site becomes the number to be accommodated in the density - neutral design (Arendt, 1994a). For Stoney Creek, the yield was calculated using 1.85 acres as the average lot size; this figure reflects the averageJot size of major subdivisions within the county. The following table illustrates the process for calculating the total number of lots that could be created within the Stoney Creek Basin using this average lot size: Table 2: Density Neutral Yield Analysis The yield analysis shows that 899 lots could be created within the Basin. The next four steps in the process involve development design. Step 2: Identify potential open space areas This step involves defining all open space to be preserved within the density - neutral development. First, primary conservation areas, or land that cannot be built on, is defined and mapped. In the Stoney Creek Basin, primary conservation areas consist of floodplains, steep slopes, and wetlands. These unbuildable areas, generally located along Stoney Creek, create a spine of open space through the central portion of the property. Next, secondary conservation areas, or land which contains 2 To calculate the total number of buildable dwelling units, Total Acreage is equal to the total undeveloped acreage in the planning area (1,999 acres) less 42 acres for a planned community park. Stoney Creek Basin Area Plan, 22 Density - Neutral Design Total Acreage' 1,957 acres Adjusted Acreage less Infrastructure (15%) 1,664 acres Net Density of Planning Area 1 dwelling unit / 1.85 acres Total Dwelling Units 899 units The yield analysis shows that 899 lots could be created within the Basin. The next four steps in the process involve development design. Step 2: Identify potential open space areas This step involves defining all open space to be preserved within the density - neutral development. First, primary conservation areas, or land that cannot be built on, is defined and mapped. In the Stoney Creek Basin, primary conservation areas consist of floodplains, steep slopes, and wetlands. These unbuildable areas, generally located along Stoney Creek, create a spine of open space through the central portion of the property. Next, secondary conservation areas, or land which contains 2 To calculate the total number of buildable dwelling units, Total Acreage is equal to the total undeveloped acreage in the planning area (1,999 acres) less 42 acres for a planned community park. Stoney Creek Basin Area Plan, 22