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M"r 'i! * /[B’ .;.-v>:- ”■ •■ A&ii “lural developments. The only areas that will be excluded from this calculation are surface wnter and major metropolitan highway rights-of-wav. The Council encouraf?es communities to implement the density standard through clustering where appropriate and cdhsistent with local olanniny objectives. Implementing the density standard as a 10»acre minimum lot size is simple to administer, but mav result in an inefficient development pattern and in more land removed from aipicultural production than if smaller lot sizes are used Qusteriny mav aid in adapting the density policy to the diverse character of the landscape. Some areas have lakes, wetlands, wildlife areas, large areas of public lands or difTicuU soil conditions that make clustering more desirabhe. Other areas have good agricultural land that can be protected through clustering, and >jsed to balance the density of development on areas less suited to agriculture. The Council does not recommend a minimum lot size. Lot sizes in the general rural use area should be determined bv performance standards. At a minimum, they shall ensure at least two sewage disposal drainfields on each site, a primary drainfield and a replacement should the original system fail. All residential development in the general rural use area must be subject to the standards for proper design, location, installation, maintenance and on-igoing monitonng provided bv the Councirs Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan to ensure against negative impacts on the environment and the metropolitan wastewater treatment system. Existing Urban-D'^nsity Development Residential subdivisions^ mobile home parks and clusters of moderate-density residential development also exist in the general rural use area. They frequently demand urban services but are in locations where urban services are difficult or costly to provide. The Council’s principal concern is the potential need for the costly extension of central sanitary sewer and particularly metropolitan sewer service. The Council supports development in the g eneral rural use area consistent with setvicc levels appropriate for a-fufal-afear Local governments with existing urban density development should address the operation and maintenance issues of on-site systems to avoid potential problems and the eventual need for costly local investments. Urban-Generated Uses Many facilities exist in the general rtiral use area that require isolated and spacious locations but may be intended to serve the urban or entire metropolitan area public. These facilities include campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks, regional parks, trails, waste disposal installations, racing fKilities, gun clubs, festivals, mining sites and similar facilities, and are usually public or ouasi-public in nature. The general rural use area is an appropriate location for these facilities. The Coundl's interest is that these facilities are provided with adequate public services adeeuoteiy MMd, consistent with local and regional plans, and to the extent possible, that they do not interfere with agricultural activities. Otto Land Vwi In addition to africulture. single-family residential de\-^lopment. existing development and urban ited uses, there are other land uses that mav be appropriate in the general niral use area. lether or not a land use is appropriate depends on whether it is consistent with local and