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® 003 e00 v% 18 PAGE 431 for lots off of an easement for persons with handicaps, (3) the possibility of increasing the number of lots on an easement, and (4) not to count tracts of land over ten acres in the calculation of the number of lots allowed on an easement. Planning staff and the Planning Board realizes that the request for additional lots on casements primarily comes from grandparents and parents wishing to give their children a lot. She stated that the Planning Board discussed this consideration in depth and they wished to develop an exceptional or special use provision to allow a means for a "family subdivision." This provision would allow a family member to receive a lot in such situations where the maximum number of three (3) lots or more have already been plated along a given easement. The Planning Board felt that this approach would take care of most of the individuals that were requesting lots on easements. Planning Board members have directed staff to develop the exceptional approach for the special use or "family subdivision" and report back to them at their next meeting later this month. She stated that the Planning Board has voted to recommend that the Board of Commissioners amend the County Zoning Ordinance to provide for "family subdivisions" as an exceptional use to be considered by the Planning Board, acting in a quasi-judicial capacity to the Lee County Board of Adjustments. The amendment could include a list of items to be provided for consideration by the Board, including but not limited to time limits, the use of current definition for "immediate family", perpetual means and width of access, perpetual maintenance of access, and any pertinent information as they deem necessary. She stated that the Planning Board also recommended that the minimal lot size of three (3) acres be reduced to reflect the minimal lot size required by the respected zoning districts. After much discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to deny the recommendation of the Planning Board until more detailed information is received. After further discussion, Commissioner Adams withdrew his motion. The Commissioners asked Planning staff to supply them with information concerning the main issues in this matter and a detailed explanation on what can be done to eliminate the problem. No action was taken on the matter. Chairman Hincks opened a public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time to hear comments concerning the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson told the Board that the grant would be used to fund the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program, Work First/Employment Transportation Program, and the Rural General Public Transportation Program. No one other than Mrs. Davidson spoke in favor of the proposed application. No one spoke in opposition to the proposed application. Chairman Hincks closed the public hearing. Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the Rural Operating Assistance Program application as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 3