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After considerable input from the Commissioners, it was decided on page 61, R. Access to Water to add, "The County may waive the dedication of the easement in return for the dedication of the fair market value of such easement, to be used for capital improvements to the park system." Attorney Brandenburg explained in some detail the provisions of the ordinance relating to sidewalks and bike paths. Attorney Brandenburg advised there were two other items in the ordinance that he would like to explain. One of these is that they have tried to cut down on the time necessary in processing a subdivision and.have made the decision that the approval of the preliminary plan occur at the Planning & Zoning Commission level. Once the preliminary plat is approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, it is final, unless someone appeals to the County Commission. The framework for the appeal is liberal in that it allows the applicant, staff, or other interested groups or individuals to request an appeal before the County Commission. He felt the most important point is that once the preliminary plat is approved, the applicant can go out and obtain a land development permit and actually put the improvements in the ground before the County Commission even sees the final plan. When the Board does see it, it will be only to determine if it is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plat approval and that all the improvements have been placed in the ground correctly or that the applicant has submitted the necessary security at that time. This procedure will eliminate at least 1-1/2 months in the processing time. Attorney Brandenburg explained that other communities have successfully implemented the shorter process and recommended the Board give it a try, as the Ordinance can always be amended if problems arise. 39 UL 2 0 193 -PAu ri