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"open space" in a flexible development subdivision. 2 Proposed: Proposed amendments: • correct inadequacies of the conservation option to provide subdivisions with intended features of flexible development; • clarify other flexible development provisions including estate lot provisions; and address inadequacies of the conservation option that are common. for other flexible development approaches. An attached document giving existing ordinance language and proposed amendments contains staff annotation for each proposed amendment. In summary, proposed amendments to Orange County Subdivision Regulations,, Section II Definitions, Section IV-B-10 Flexible Development. and to Orange County Zoning Ordinance, Article 22 Definitions: • A. Delete undesirable elements of the conservation approach and combine the desirable elements of that approach with the cluster approach to create the conservation-cluster (cc) approach; • B. Clarify that any transfer of density within a cluster development may not increase density allowed by the zoning ordinance within protected watersheds. and their critical areas • C. Clarify and define configuration and placement of open space (i.e. contiguous- stretches) • D. Add provision fora 100'( cc approach) or 150'( estate approach) buffer along adjacent public roads to enhance preservation of rural character; • E. Modify setbacks and percentage of open space allowed for .placement of septic systems (25% allowed for repair area); • F. Reduce minimum lot size of estate lots from 4.0 acres to 3.0 acres with average lot .size of 3.5 acres; • G. Provide for Internal access for all lots in the estate approach; and • H. Add a definition to the Article II of the zoning ordinance for "Open space (flexible development)". Development Process. Schedule. and Action • Public Hearing May 24, 1999: Major comments were that flexible development would not be - used if those options did not offer some incentive to the developer Draft minutes are attached. • Public Hearing August 23, 1999: Additional amendments addressing comments from the May 24, 1999, Public Hearing were brought back for public comment. • First Action: Planning Board Recommendation: Planning Board reviewed the amendments July 13, 1999, including the proposed amendments presented at the August 23, 1999, Public Hearing. Minutes are attached. • Final Action: Board of Commissioners to consider amendments to the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Not Applicable. ~.\L.._.y _.. J\d...J _.~___L_ J..\O AO 8/111.1