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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AND
PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 29, 2001
Action Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: AMEND CLUSTER PROVISIONS
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Craig N. Benedict, ext. 2592
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
Hillsborough 732-8181
Chapel Hill 968-4501
Durham 688-7331
Mebane (336)227-2031
PURPOSE: To amend the minimum cluster lot size provisions within zoning districts where density
is greater than 40,000 square feet per lot. Amending the cluster lot minimum from 40,000 square
feet to fi0,000 square feet when using cluster provisions or flexible development provisions.
BACKGROUND: In most cases around the county, 40,000 square feet is the minimum lot size,
even in areas where the density is 2 acres or more. 'Clustering down' to the existing 40,000 square
foot minimum lot size in many cases creates a lot that is insufficient to accommodate the many
typical uses of a lot with private well and septic systems and other associated building and
accessory building uses. The fi0,000 square foot minimum lot, if soils are suitable, is necessary to
accommodate aforementioned uses. The lot is more functional without stressing the land capacity
while still promoting the ability to cluster lots to provide additional open space.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None at this time.
RECOMMENDATION(S): To hear report and forward to the Planning Board for recommendation
back to the Board of County Commissioners no sooner than August 21, 2001.