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~. ~ ~ _., w~ .. -.. ~ . _ .. . 1Q <br />rules be similar, both in the rural buffer and in other sections of the County. <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the village option and Craig Benedict said <br />that it is an option of flexible development. It is a very dense development. It is more <br />appropriate for transition areas. <br />Commissioner Brown would like this addressed at some point to make sure <br />that it is only an option that is available in public water and sewer areas. <br />Barry Katz asked the Board of County Commissioners to review the village <br />options. He said that the only place where a village option would make sense would be <br />where there was access to municipal services or public water and sewer. <br />Geoff Gledhill read from section 8.8.29.1, subsection `d' as follows: "If the <br />residential lots are proposed to be served by a community water and/or sewer system, <br />proof that the systems will be operating either directly or through a contract with the <br />water and/or sewer provider whose service area or interest area as defined in the Water <br />and Sewer Management Planning and Boundary Agreement include the subdivided <br />land." This is attempting to open the door to these community systems if the utility <br />provider would be responsible for them. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that the provision on page nine deserves further <br />scrutiny. She does not believe that this says what Geoff Gledhill explained. It needs to <br />be said more clearly somehow. <br />Craig Benedict will work with Geoff Gledhill on this. <br />Commissioner Gordon agreed that the village option should have public <br />water and sewer. <br />Renee Price is concerned about cost and the impact this has on others. She <br />asked who would pick up the tab for running the line. <br />There was no public comment on this item. <br />e. Amend the Subdivision Regulations to make major subdivisions of land <br />creating 20 or more lots or involving 20 or more acres a Class A Special <br />Use Permit. <br />This is addressed in item 2-b. <br />These items (1a-e and 2b) have similar subdivision and zoning issues and <br />the recommendation from staff is to refer them to the Planning Board and return to the <br />Board of County Commissioners no later than January 215' for review. <br />Item 2b is as follows: <br />Amend the Zoning Ordinance to make major subdivisions of land <br />creating 20 or more lots or involving 20 or more acres a Class A Special Use <br />Permit. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br />Brown to refer items 1a-e and 2b to the Planning Board to be returned to the Board of <br />County Commissioners no later than January 21, 2003. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />2. Orange County Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments <br />a. Amend Article 6.18 to allow development of a "Master Telecommunications <br />Plan' which identifies sites within the County where an applicant may <br />construct a wireless telecommunications facility by seeking issuance <br />of a building permit in accordance with the specifications set forth in <br />the Plan. <br />