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Attachment 1 <br />inch of rain in 24 hours is exceeded), the clearcutting of site, “the yardstick that is <br />being used is a yardstick for the 20th century”. She asked if there is any interest <br />in the CFE in trying to do something about this proposed development. She <br />stated that Craig Benedict, Planning Director, said that someone will go back and <br />look at the runoff calculations for this development, and maybe the County could <br />change their rules for how much rain to consider in the runoff calculations. Kim <br />also lamented the fact that the impact fee has been eliminated in Orange County. <br />Alan asked what the process would be from here on out for this proposed <br />development. Matt thought there should be more consideration for the <br />environmental impact of future developments. Alan asked if there are more <br />steps that the BOCC must vote on or not? If so, does the CFE want to weigh in <br />on this? <br />Bradley then tried to curtail the discussion at 9:00. Jeremy then said the entire <br />SOE is going to be geared towards advising the BOCC and maybe this should be <br />added to the report somehow. Kim said that this plan “is the perfect example of <br />what not to do”. Dave stated that the Dillon Rule prevents local governments <br />from enacting rules that exceed the state requirements on some things. Local <br />governments now are more restricted than they were in the past. Alan asked if <br />the BOCC is going to weigh in on this planned development. If it is a major <br />subdivision it will have to be approved by the BOCC. Bradley tabled further <br />discussion at 9:08. Dave suggested reviewing the UDO for relevant information <br />concerning the development process. <br />IX. Adjournment –Crook motioned to adjourn, and Parry seconded. Meeting <br />adjourned at 9:10.