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54 <br /> DRAFT <br /> 51 portion there that is designated Rural Residential, which is the zoning that they are <br /> 52 requesting. Looking at the surrounding land uses, all meet that same Rural Residential <br /> 53 type. They are either single-family residential uses or undeveloped land, some with <br /> 54 agriculture. So, requirements from the Conventional District application, they completed <br /> 55 their Zoning Atlas Amendment application. There is a map showing the land proposed for <br /> 56 rezoning that they submitted to us in the form of a plat. They provided us with a narrative <br /> 57 that was detailing their proposed zoning, Future Land Use designation and how it meets <br /> 58 that, and then also it was sent out for any other reviewing agencies. So, with the Rural <br /> 59 Residential zoning district, this is just sort of that card here about it from our ordinance. <br /> 60 The applicant is not required to define the type of development or an anticipated land use. <br /> 61 If approved, all 30 land uses within the Rural Residential zoning district could be possible <br /> 62 if their use standards are able to be met. And then I'm going to turn it over to the <br /> 63 applicant. We have representatives here from Hart's Mill/Common Ground to present <br /> 64 this. <br /> 65 Lucas Babinec: Good evening. I'll be respectful of y'all's time. I know it's valuable. I'm here with Becky <br /> 66 and Doug, our legendary farmer out there. Again, Lauren talked about the land, the <br /> 67 current zoning, and basically our request is happening because the current Master Plan <br /> 68 Zoning is just way too much of a development for what we want to do. When this <br /> 69 happened back in 2015, we weren't aware of the flexible subdivision conservation cluster. <br /> 70 We just found out about that last autumn. So, now that we know that exists and we can <br /> 71 pursue development that's in line with that kind of site plan, we want to revert back to the <br /> 72 R1 so that we can put this overlay zoning on. We're an aspiring eco village intentional <br /> 73 community project. Just living very ecologically. Having a very vibrant farm happening. <br /> 74 Growing a lot of our own food. Lots happened already and a lot of work has happened, <br /> 75 but when COVID began, prices soared, and we weren't able to go through with that <br /> 76 master plan zoning, and so there were a lot of members that left, and in the year since, <br /> 77 we've been trying to regroup. Now, we have this other flexible subdivision option <br /> 78 available, but we have got to revert the zoning to do that. Also, putting the land in a <br /> 79 conservation easement, so very much in line with what wants to happen in this part and <br /> 80 the goals for Orange County. Just more about what's happening with the current one and <br /> 81 why it's not possible for us now. A lot less of the land will be developed with the flexible <br /> 82 subdivision conservation cluster, so that's why we want to revert back. Welcome to any <br /> 83 questions that y'all have about this. Thank you. <br /> 84 Adam Beeman: Steve, any questions? Charity? Chris? Statler? Marilyn? Whitney? Dolores?All right. Do <br /> 85 1 have any motions? <br /> 86 Lauren Coffey: We have a little bit more of our presentation. <br /> 87 Adam Beeman: I mean we were getting it, right, we were going right along. <br /> 88 Lauren Coffey: Just informing you that public notifications were sent out July 24t". Notices were mailed to <br /> 89 all property owners within a thousand feet. We also posted signs on the parcel and on <br /> 90 our web page. So as far as staff analysis, we evaluated that the application met our <br /> 91 requirements from our ordinance, it was consistent with the goals and objective outlined in <br /> 92 Orange County Comprehensive Plan and that the amendment is reasonable and in the <br /> 93 public interest, meets the 20-Year Transition for the Future Land Use Map. So, this is the <br /> 94 step we are at tonight in the review process at the Planning Board. We went over your <br /> 95 role and that you will then make a recommendation to the Board of County <br /> 96 Commissioners. Our recommendation from the Planning Director tonight is to receive the <br /> 97 rezoning application, deliberate on the proposal if you desire, consider the <br />