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for references and background checks for out -of -county builders. The PD should be held to the <br />highest standard possible and encourage in -county employment. <br />Dr. Cox found himself in agreement with Peter Robinson. He does not desire urban <br />sprawl and pointing out that having green space and trees is not the same as environmental <br />preservation and classified it as gardening. <br />Chairman Macht asked if there was anyone else who wished to comment. <br />Commissioner Adams heard everyone saying the planned development process is a good <br />one and worth keeping. Staff has worked out the issues in terms of compatibility of smaller lot <br />sizes next to other developments through the PD process and the ultimate authority rests on the <br />Board. She felt it was to their advantage to have developers come through the PD process and <br />she felt the Board should not chase them toward the standard subdivision. <br />Commissioner Ginn asked Director Davis when he was talking about retention areas west <br />of 43rd if he meant stormwater lakes. <br />Director Davis responded that west of 43rd it is very risky when an engineer thinks these <br />systems are going to dry out. <br />Commissioner Ginn suggested they should require a stormwater pond instead of swales <br />for development west of 43rd Avenue. <br />Chairman Macht inquired whether the type of soil is determined at the time of application <br />so that the Board can pay particular attention to it. <br />Director Davis agreed that they do know the type of soil at that phase. <br />Director Keating stated that his staff, along with Director Davis' staff, could do an <br />analysis and present an amendment to the stormwater management ordinance, showing the pros <br />and cons that would affect both standard subdivisions and planned developments. <br />Chairman Macht considered this to be very desirable and thanked staff. <br />JUNE 13, 2003 11 <br />