HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0894three open space choices. (Currently, there is only one requirement). The choices
would be:
1. Set aside 15% of the gross acreage of developable land dedicated as
common open space (the current requirement ranges from 10-15%,
dependent upon the number of lots created and the size of those lots.
This would be revised to a straight 15%; or
2. Donate an equitable amount of suitable land in another area to the
County or use as public open space for parks and/or recreational areas;
or
3. Make a payment to the County in lieu of a dedication for the
acquisition, development, or redevelopment of public open space to be
used for parks and recreation areas in the general vicinity of the
s" development.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Bowles to adopt the Common Open Space Provision,
with the understanding that it involved only the larger subdivisions.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
The revision to the ordinance is as follows.
404.4 Amount of Common Open Space to be Provided
A. The developer of any proposed subdivision with more than 10 developable lots shall identify and
commit to one of the three (3) options detailed below at the time the preliminary plat application is
submitted.
1. On -Site Land Dedication
Dedicate at least 15% of the gross acreage being developed as common open space
within the subdivision. Lake access lots provided as required under Section 404.2 (F)
may be counted towards this requirement. The following guidelines shalt apply;
(a) Each lot in the development shall have direct access or access by right-of-
way or easement to such open space.
(b) The size shape and location of such dedicated land shall be compatible
with the rest of the development and shall be suitablefor the open space and
recreational needs of the residents of the subdivision.
(c) Open spaces shall be held by a homeowners association, property owner's
association, public agency, nonprofit organization or similar legal entity that is
organized for, capable of, and willing to accept responsibility for managing the
open space for its intended purpose.
(d) The title to such open space shall be preserved for the perpetual benefit of
the private property owners in the development and shall be restricted against
private ownership for any other purposes. Further, the open space shall be
perpetually preserved and the title shall be restricted against use for any other
purpose.
2. off -Site Land Dedication
If the required common open space is equal to or greater than two (2) acres the developer
may also donate to the County an equitable amount of suitable land in another location for
theuse of public open space The developer of the proposed subdivision shall identify and
commit to this preference at the time he submits the preliminary plat application. The
Subdivision Administrator shall review this request for approval and may deny the request i!
the land is not phvsicatly or iteoaraphically suitable for recreational pumoses.