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JUL 20 1983 BOOK 5A ?Aa 6 6 U. Attorney Brandenburg explained that the Ordinance is quite a lengthy one - over 60 pages - and realizes that they have not anticipated every problem and that amendments will probably be made in the future. Attorney Brandenburg stated the other major item is in regard to "flag lots". The ordinance currently provides when platting cul-de-sac lots, all that is required is that you need a 30 -foot frontage along that cul-de-sac as opposed to normal frontage as required by the Zoning Code. It also requires essentially straight lot lines and he thought there would be arguments today from individuals who feel this is too restrictive. He felt, however, that the standard should be straight lot lines and the exception should be curved or non -straight lot lines. An individual under this ordinance has the opportunity to come in and request an exception if the case warrants it. They have taken into account that in designing certain subdivisions there is no way to avoid curved or non -straight lot lines. There is flexibility under the ordinance right now to allow it in specific cases. However, if the standard is changed to curved lot lines, there would be no control whatsoever. Chairman Bird opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Dorothy Hudson, attorney for the Moorings, addressed the Board re Item 34 on Page 7 - LAND CONDOMINIUM. She stated that she had been asked by their architects and engineers whether or not "condominium" was included in this definition of subdivision. In reading it, she felt relatively confident that it was not. She explained that in condominiums what is conveyed is not a piece of the land but the use of the land, and she was concerned with the particular makeup of the units -- the parking spaces, the boat docks and other similar use areas. Attorney Brandenburg assured her the wording and intent adequately 40 s �