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'... ee ee ~&- RECOMMENDED CHANGES Deletions are indicated by strike through text, additions by underlined text Section 4.1 Purpose and Scope. Third paragraph. Change second sentence to read as follows: o "More than one neighborhood may be developed on larger tracts, if separated by at least 300 feet of open space a clear boundary comprised of a combination of two or more of the following elements: street pattern. marked topographic changes. drainage ways. ponds. wetlands. streams. pedestrian greenways. lot orientations. and woodland belts." Section 4.3 Permitted Uses Subsection (2)Residential uses: (A) Single-family detached and the related side bar note points out how the single-family detached category may include innovative housing types, including small lot developments. The minimum lot sizes and the setback requirements set forth in Table 1 of Section 4.7 Dimensional Standards practically eliminate the achievement of these stated intentions. See further comments under Section 4.7 where I have recommended several changes. Section 4.4 Resource Inventory See commentary about contour interval requirements under "Rationale for Changes." Section 4.5 Concept Plans Subsection (1) second paragraph. Change to read as follows: "The minimum lot areas and width to be used to design the yield plan for each zoning district are the following:" Section 4.7 Dimensional Standards I was pleased to see that the entire section on required buffers was eliminated. The buffer dimensions and specifications for plant content were arbitrary and did not allow for the many possibilities spatial separation that would provide effective boundaries. Section 4.7 Table 1: Density and Dimensional Standards, Open Space Development In an otherwise groundbreaking and excellent ordinance, this section stands out because it seems to negate much of the good that is done by everything that comes before and after it. I recommend the following changes to eliminate the internal conflicts caused by this table: 1. Delete entire category of control: Minimum rear yard setback.... 2. Delete entire category of control: Minimum front yard setback.... 3. Delete entire category of control: Minimum setback from side lot line.... 4. Insert general provision: "The minimum setback from all lot lines and right-of-way lines shall be five feet for principal and secondary structures. to provide for drainage and admission of light and air to occupied structures." 5. Insert general provision: "Garages shall be set back from property lines sufficiently to permit the parking of Washington Co. OSD Changes 1 Sykes