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' Lot #2 of CSM 4208 (2.44 acres) is proposed to receive 2.5 acres from Lot #4, giving it a total of 4.94 acres. If it were rezoned as proposed, you would have a 4.94 acre lot zoned RH-1 , when RH-2 would be a more appropriate district. Lot #3 (1 .84 acres) - No change is proposed. Lot #4 (16.23 acres) is proposed to be reduced by 7.5 acres, leaving a balance of 8.73 acres. At this size it can not be RH-4, however zoning it RH-1 would allow several potential additional lots. Therefore, I would suggest that the remaining portion of Lot #4 be rezoned to. RH-3. While the physical characteristics of the site 'may .limit development, RH-3 would simply clarify that there be no more lots. I .discussed the land division impacts with Norb Scribner who indicated that if the land is exchanged between. adjacent owners as described, no new parcel would be created. However, the attached 4 lot certified survey was approved one year ago and the division of any further lots within 5 years of that approval would require a preliminary and final ,plat as opposed to another CSM. From a plan policy perspective, the density limitation of one lot per 35 acres owned is in Deerfield's Town Plan as well as many others. The concept allows for some non-farm development, but there is a limit since it is a farmland preservation area. The provision is on page 5 of the Town Plan where it states: "Lands in 'the agriculture district should not be rezoned for non-farm residential development at an overall density of greather than one dwelling unit for 35 acres. " That number of lots allowed for this farm was approved in 1983. The creation of additional lots would be inconsistent with the. Town. Plan and the County Farmland Preservation Plan, which incorporate Deerfield's Plan as adopted county policy. The Dane County Farmland Preservation Plan was certified in 1981 by the State as complying with the standards of the Farmland Preservation Act, thereby making farmers eligible for tax credits. If further lot creation is desired and agreed upon, there is provision for amending the plan. The criteria for expanding the "Unsewered Development District" is found on page 8 of the Town Plan. There is also a provision for annually evaluating the plan's effectiveness. I would be happy to meet with the Town Plan Committee to assist with such a -re-evaluation. TLS:mml cc: Fred Nelson, Chairman, Town of Deerfield Art Mikkelson, Chairman Planning Commission Bill Fleck, County Zoning Administrator Norb Scribner, County Plat Review RPC-