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20 <br />Renee Price asked about the setback requirements and open space and the impact it <br />would have on lower and moderate-income housing. <br />Craig Benedict said that they would accent this about the impacts as they move forward. <br />He said that in some cases the open space adds to the value of the lots and it also <br />supports clustering lots and could make them more affordable. Richmond Hills in Efland is <br />a good example of affordable housing and open space working together. <br />Craufurd Goodwin asked about open space in primary conservation areas and if it was <br />open to the general public. Craig Benedict said that there is no mandate for it to be open to <br />the general public. If it is a primary conservation area and it is dedicated to the public, this <br />will be determined during the subdivision process. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked about the 300 feet or less from the open space access point <br />and 600 feet or less. She asked Craig Benedict how he came up with these numbers. <br />Craig Benedict said they looked at existing subdivisions over the last four years and which <br />ones had good access and ones that were not meeting the goal of connectivity. He said <br />that they would elaborate more on some of the examples of the standards. Commissioner <br />Gordon just wants the staff to think about it and what it means. <br />Commissioner Jacobs said that since the 300-foot and the 600-foot standards are arbitrary <br />numbers based on previous experience, he suggested having some flexibility without <br />sacrificing the intent. Craig Benedict agreed that flexibility is important. <br />Public Comment -none <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis <br />to accept the Manager's recommendation to refer the proposed amendments to the <br />Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than <br />August 19, 2003. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />