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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the Board approve the PRD with a condition of not more than 2 units per acre and increase the lot sizes, reduce the number of lots, eliminate the wall, and keep the green space as originally planned. Under discussion, Commissioner Bird was still convinced that the PRD would be better for the neighborhood. He again asked if the developer could live with 2.5 upa. William Brown, Chairman of Ralmar Associates, emphasized that they are not set in stone with a 6 -ft wall but they are set in stone on densities of 3 upa. He wondered what they would do with the extra land if they reduced the project to 2.5 upa. The Commissioners felt they could increase the lot sizes, but Mr. Brown stressed that the whole concept is large homes on small lots in order to cut down on lawn maintenance, etc. The association would take care of the maintenance and all the exterior; in effect, the residents would have the luxury of apartment living in a single family home. Mr. Brown maintained that they have tried to do everything they possibly can to make this an attractive community, and if the PRD fails, they will have to protect themselves and go with Queen's Terrace which will be a very nice tract subdivision. Commissioner Bowman could not follow Mr. Brown's argument because if the people would not be responsible for lawn maintenance, then what difference would larger lots make. Mr. Brown maintained that people prefer smaller lots with a medium-sized home, and noted that these homes have 1900-2300 square feet with private courtyards. Some discussion ensued re lot sizes, and Director Keating understood then that as long as the PRD is less dense, the lot sizes are not a concern, but Chairman Scurlock felt that was a concern as well, and Commissioner Eggert agreed. 47 BOOK 6 62 1,�c' 85 JAN 13 1987