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foot lots. It does mean we have to watch the density. She would like to see no greater density in a PD than in traditional zoning. She felt the stormwater management practices do need to be reinforced. Yesterday she was at a PD and their stormwater lake is filing in and is overgrown with weeds. This is a critical issue which will not go away, it must be dealt with. She also felt that Citrus Springs' open space was down to 20% while the mean open space in the County is 40%. That needs to be looked at also. Commissioner Ginn then questioned whether density bonuses were given for the Fairways development, and Director Keating responded that they were not. Commissioner Ginn emphasized that her concerns were density transfers and bonuses and open green space. The main reason she objected to Citrus Springs was that most of it was surrounded by stormwater ponds. She agreed that being notified earlier of the projects would be a welcome opportunity to voice her objections prior to the final public hearing. Director Keating stated that staff will establish a process to notify the Board when a PD application comes in and that the issue of stormwater ponds will be investigated on a County -wide basis. In response to a question by Commissioner Stanbridge regarding the St Johns River Water Management District permits for stormwater ponds, Public Works Director Jim Davis stated that these are usually 5 -year permits, with requirements that the ponds be inspected periodically, depending on the type of pond. After further discussion, CONSENSUS was reached that staff will work on a mechanism to notify the Commissioners when a PD project application is filed. Commissioner Gin commented that she did not want to see any density bonuses being given, and Director Keating responded that they are only allowed with an affordable housing project. OCTOBER 14, 1999 -13- BOOK ill Mut- 1