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BOOK 66 FrvE 2?3 is supposed to run from the middle of the front to the middle of the back yard. Commissioner Wodtke commented that the proposed amendment only applies to new subdivisions and asked if we cannot apply it to old ones as well. Planner Boling explained these requirements are in the sub- division section for new subdivision applications, and if this were to be applied to existing lots, we don't know all the existing configurations and this could cause problems of which we may not be aware. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Fred Mensing of Roseland wished some c ! a r i f i ca t i on . He noted that the north end of the county Vas subdiyide-cL into 5 acre - lots years ago, and does this mean people now cannot split these. Planner Boling advised that the Subdivision Ordinance would apply to creation of three or more lots for any piece of land in the county. Mr. Mensing understood that, but he wished to know in the event someone has five acres of land and wants to split it and deed half to his kids whether he has to come in to subdivide. Planner Boling explained that if you are splitting off a piece that has not been split off since July 20, 1983, you can do a one-time split before you meet the definition of a subdivision. Mr. Mensing asked if this will ban someone who has a tract of land from clearing it if they don't want to subdivide and develop it, and Planner Boling advised that the Land Clearing and Tree Removal Ordinance would take care of that. Mr. Mensing then noted that there are a number of singly owned 5 acre tracts in Roseland where it appears the way to subdivide would be "U" shaped loops and do them as a one-way street rather than create deadend streets. There.is no provision for that in the road widths, and he felt 20-22' wide streets 34 � r �