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Section

Comments

2-3

201

The definition of common open space was pared down and modified to provide a more accurate description of open space as used elsewhere in the ordinance.

2-4

201

A definition of critical environmental areas was added, which now includes all environmental categories without their dimensional criteria since that data is included elsewhere in the ordinance. "Habitat for threatened or endangered species" was added to the list of areas.

2-5

201

The definition for designated open space was removed as it's covered elsewhere.

2-8

201

The term "prime woodlands" was changed to "high quality woodland" as the former term is outmoded.  The definition allows the inclusion of these woodlands as critical environmental areas.  Mr. Allen said ""or greater" should be added to the end of the phrase " a majority of canopy trees of 12 inches diameter "

2-13

201

The definition of open space was changed to be more descriptive and accurate.

2-13

201

The definition for Open Space Development was made shorter and more accurate.

2-13

201

The definition for Open Space Option was removed as it no longer applies.

2-13

201

The definition for recreational facilities was broken down into active and passive recreational facilities.  Mr. Churchill said the exclusion for facilities intended for spectator activities should be removed, and the others agreed.

2-20

201

The definition for useable open space was removed as superfluous.  Mr. Allen asked if the minimum width of 150 feet was included elsewhere in the ordinance, and Mr. Theurkauf referred him to section 1504.A. Performance Standards.

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Section

Comments

4-1

401.A

All agricultural standards were moved to Article 15.

4-1

401.B.6

Reference to another section was corrected for no-impact home business.

4-1

401.C.2

Reference to another section was corrected for major home occupation.

4-2

402

Height regulations for agricultural uses were moved to section 1614.

4-3

403A.1

Members agreed with Mr. Churchill's suggestion to remove the descriptive "such as.." examples for critical environmental areas, and change the sentence to "Minimize disturbance of critical environmental areas." 

4-3

403.B

Mr. Allen said the phrase "In order to qualify for Open Space Development" isn't needed since the open space option was removed from the ordinance some time ago, and qualifying development is addressed in section 401.A.4.

4-3

403.B.1

Mr. Theurkauf indicated the requirement that property be held in single ownership was removed, as it is permitted for several property owners to combine their properties to submit an open space development plan.

4-3

403.B

Various references were removed on eligibility requirements as they're now design requirements addressed elsewhere in the ordinance.

4-4

403.C.5

Trails were added to the various accessways to be provided.

4-4

403.C.6

Requirements were added for septic disposal and water supply.

4-5

403.C.6

Street tree program requirements were deleted, as they are included in full in the SLDO.

4-5

403.D.2.b.

Requirements for a "farmstead" or "homestead" lot were removed as they are addressed in Article IV.

4-6

403.F.1

References to 1503 and 1504 "in particular were deleted so as not to de-emphasize the other sections of Article XV.

4-6

403.F.1

Mr. Allen felt the requirement of 40% open space on a historic resource lot was unclear.  Mr. Theurkauf will add clarifying language.

4-7

403.F.2

Ownership provisions to be moved as needed to Section 1505 and deleted from this section. (Ms. Peck arrived at this time.)

4-8

404 & 405

The text in these two sections were reversed in order.

4-8

404.B

Mr. Churchill suggested that counsel review the proposed change to the phrase "be less detrimental" to ensure it has the same effect as "have less cumulative impact."

4-8

405

Agricultural standards were moved to Article XVI.

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Section

Comments

15-2

1501.A.2

An exemption for TNDs was added to this section.

15-3

1502.A.2

Mr. Churchill said this item refers to agricultural uses that "do not require structures" but some of the uses listed would in fact require structures.  Ms. Peck suggested moving those uses that require structures to the conditional use section 1502.B. and others agreed. 

15-4

1502.C.2

Ms. Peck said private deed restricted space should be included in Section 1505, which is referenced in this section.  Discussion followed and will be continued in the future.

15-5

1503.A.4

The term Prime Woodlands was replaced with High quality woodlands for consistency. Also, the reference to the now defunct office of state planning was removed.

15-6

1503.A.10

Added habitat for threatened or endangered species to the section on Locational Criteria.

15-8

1505

Mr. Theurkauf said a definition for land trust is needed. (Mr. Comitta arrived at this time.)

15-8

1505.A.

Ms. Peck said the phrase "may require an easement for public use of the open space land when consistent with Township open space planning objectives" should be reviewed by counsel.

15-8

1505.B.

Mr. Motel questioned the term "open space trust".  Mr. Theurkauf will search all references to this term and replace it with "land trust or conservation organization."

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Section

Comments

16-7

1614

Mr. Theurkauf indicated that the lot standards were incorporated into the agricultural use regulations.  There was some discussion about state standards for the number of livestock permitted per acre, and Mr. Motel suggested they keep up with the status of the state regs.  Mr. Theurkauf said he removed the exemption for tracts over 25 acres.

16-9

1614.E thru L

Added all agricultural use requirements to this section.