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193 Craig Benedict said that they would accent this about the impacts as they move forward. He said that in some cases the open space adds to the value of the lots and it also supports clustering lots and could make them more affordable. Richmond Hills in Efland is a good example of affordable housing and open space working together. Craufurd Goodwin asked about open space in primary conservation areas and if it was open to the general public.. Craig Benedict said that there is no mandate for it to be open to the general public.. If it is a primary conservation area and it is dedicated to the public, this will be determined during the subdivision process.. Commissioner Gordon asked about the 300 feet or less from the open space access point and 600 feet or less. She asked Craig Benedict how he came up with these numbers. Craig Benedict said they looked at existing subdivisions over the last four years and which ones had good access and ones that were not meeting the goal of connectivity. He said that they would elaborate more on some of the examples of the standards. Commissioner Gordon just wants the staff to think about it and what it means. Commissioner Jacobs said that since the 300-foot and the 600-foot standards are arbitrary numbers based on previous experience, he suggested having some flexibility without sacrificing the intent. Craig Benedict agreed that flexibility is important. Public Comment -none A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to accept the Manager's recommendation to refer the proposed amendments to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be retuurned to the BOCC no sooner than August 19, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Amend Section IV-B-3, Streets, IV-B-3-b to require that major subdivisions have access on a paved public road. Craig Benedict said that this amendment has to do with major subdivisions that are five lots or more, having access to a paved road and not just a dirt road.. This would not be affecting the small subdivisions. He said that sometimes major subdivisions encroach upon a rural area that is not prepared for development. This provision would say that the major subdivision does not go forward until the right-of-way is available. Public Comment- none A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the Manager's recommendation to refer the proposed amendments to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than August 19, 2003, VOTE: UNANIMOUS 3, Orange County Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance Regulations Text Amendments