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OCT 12 1993 �► 4 t t Mr. Keating reported that in the preapplication conferences, they now give all of the information to the applicant in written form so there is no question as to what was discussed. They also try to set definite timeframes on this form and advise that if plans are received by a certain date, the applicant can expect his project to be addressed at a certain meeting. They are trying to do this for site plans also. Commissioner Bowman believed this is what we have been trying to get accomplished for years. Commissioner Lyons had a question re (7) on Page 7 - as to considering the impacts of projects of more than 40 gross acres. He believed that we could have projects of considerably less than 40 acres that could have a very substantial impact on traffic, etc. Commissioner Scurlock noted that we have been talking about getting certain contributions from developers for impacts they create on our road system. Chairman Bird believed instead of setting a minimum based on acreage, possibly it should be based on units. Planner Poupard stated that -40 acres is the figure set out in the new Subdivision Ordinance, but noted that in new subdivisions, they do look at all the impacts. Attorney Brandenburg commented that this was a subject of considerable controversy; everyone felt the county was , requiring too much from developers re impact statements, and this was a compromise.. Commissioner Lyons emphasized that every time we issue a certificate of occupancy, we add additional responsibili- ties to the county, and this must be taken into account. Commissioner Wodtke questioned the requirement for posting security for completion of improvements in the amount of 125% of the total cost, and Attorney Brandenburg felt that had been made 115% in the Ordinance. He stated 24