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~ ~f~`'y ~~ 5-~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~s ~~ wv2~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~- 2 • "Open space" in the zoning ordinance is defined with respect to calculating land use intensity ratios for zoning applications and does not include a definition that compliments required "open space" in a flexible development subdivision. 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 summa osed amendments to Orange County u s Section II pe ' ions, Section IV-B-10 Flexible Development and to Orange County Zoning Or " ce, rticle 22 Definitions: • ~c Delete undesirable elements of the conservation approach and combine the desirabl elements of that approach with the cluster approach to create the conservation-cluster (cc) approach; • ~ 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); • Add provision fora 100'( cc approach) or 150'( estate approach) buffer along adjacent public roads to enhance preservation of rural character; • Modify setbacks and percentage of open space allowed for placement of septic systems (25% allowed for repair area); • ~• Provide for Internal access for all lots in the conservation-cluster and estate approachs; nd • Add a definition to the Article II of the zoning ordinance for "Open space (flexible development)". 4;; Develo Process Schedule and Action • Public Hearing men s 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. ~e~ ~~ 5 ,Ot to n/d i - ~-~P2~ ~r a~ ~ g:\txtamend\flexdev\ccabs.doc\8-18-99Uc1 C9.L~ ~ ~ /fig-vt~- aL, ~s r-e~~9 s .