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52 Lincoln then explained the proposed and existing definition of open space in the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. Allison questioned the requirement on page 125 which states: "Estate lot subdivisions of fifteen (15) or fewer lots may contain private road(s) provided the private road(s) can be justified as provided for in Section IV-B-3-d-1 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations. Private road(s) may be justified in estate lot subdivisions of more than ten (10) lots provided all lots are four (4) acres or larger." Benedict stated that this section is to be deleted from the recommendation. Lincoln noted that much of the proposed amendments is just wording changes for clarity and does not change existing ordinance provisions. Benedict noted that on page 115 of the agenda packet, number 6, which states: "Reduce the number of estate lots allowed on a private road; and" should be deleted from staff recommendation. Lincoln continued that the abstract lists how the amendments affect the ordinance provisions and that the Board does not have to vote on each change. MOTION: Katz moved to approve the proposed amendments to Section II, Definitions, Section III- D-3, Preliminary Plat Approval, and to Section IV-B-10, Flexible Development, of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations per the Planning Staffs recommendation with the exception of #6 as noted above. Seconded by Woods. VOTE: Unanimous. MOTION: Katz moved to approve the proposed amendments to Article 22, Definitions, of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance and that the approval process should require approval by the Planning Board. Seconded by Allison. VOTE: Unanimous. AGENDA ITEM #11: PLANNING BOARD ITEMS AGENDA ITEM #12: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS a. Monthly Reports AGENDA ITEM'#13: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Woods moved to adjourn. Seconded by Katz. VOTE: Unanimous.