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58 <br /> • Question: goals of a conservation subdivisions.When we are thinking about our <br /> Land use plan, and where we want things to be—preserve farmland. May look <br /> different than if we are looking for housing attainability. <br /> • Arendt: sunset provision. Could adopt an ordinance provision that is in effect for a <br /> certain time frame unless renewed. Allows flexibility. <br /> • Public access to land. How does that work with HOA? <br /> o Arendt—model ordinance for NC.There is a provision for an optional <br /> density bonus to make the trails publicly accessible. Can make it legal <br /> and post a sign with rules.To get that sign,you get a SMALL density <br /> bonus <br /> o In most cases, the public uses it anyway. Usually by someone that lives <br /> nearby. As long as someone doesn't abuse it, no one really notices or <br /> recognizes who that person is. Could be the person that lives behind the <br /> subdivision. Informally uses the trails. <br /> Question from Portie Ascott: could have conservation subdivision all over the county if we <br /> want.Thinking about the housing gap that we have—number of housing units of all different <br /> types over the next five years that we need. Housing for all is a goal for the county from the <br /> strategic plan. Heard that conservation subdivision could go in the rural areas? <br /> • Yes, that is where its typically done. Not saying its necessarily right for you but can <br /> be done. That's how it usually works in VA. <br /> • **wouldn't allow flexible development—old idea that should be replaced. <br /> Carter: if we envision that we want to have some areas of additional density with proximity <br /> to current water and sewer but not necessarily used right away. <br /> Delores Bailey, Planning Board <br /> • Subdivisions with community wells and sewer systems <br /> • How are orange county soils be prepared for that kind of massive development <br /> • For the ones shared with us—designs were simple to do from the designs he <br /> showed us <br /> • Septic system multiple 4-5 times <br /> • Not a community system serving 20 or more homes <br /> • One hole in the ground can serve up to 49 homes as a maximum in NC ? <br /> • Three wells—could do more and spread them out <br /> • Depending on the geology,you can get a different yield from a well based on <br /> Location <br />