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Policy continued... To assure that the conveyance of RDUs is properly tracked on each Sending Area property, RDUs are in fact conveyed, and the sending area property is restricted, a "Grant of Limited Conservation Easement, Transfer of Development Rights" ("TDR Easement") shall be executed and recorded over the Sending Area property each time an RDU is sold or transferred under the TDR program. The TDR Easement must meet, at a minimum, all of the requirements of Section 10.01(75m) and 10.158(3)(b) of the Dane County Zoning Ordinance. RESOURCE PROTECTION: No resource protection corridors located on the property. STAFF: Barring issues/concerns raised by the town board or at the public hearing, the proposal appears reasonably consistent with town plan policies and the county TDR ordinance. Immediately adjoining residential lots average roughly 3/a of an acre, though there are 2 nearby residential developments (Rolling Wheels, and 5th Addition to SkyHigh) averaging 1/2 acre lots. The town plan specifies a minimum lot size requirement of 20,000 sqft for new lots in this area. The applicant proposes to retire two density units from qualifying "sending area" properties in the town's agricultural preservation area to comply with the 8 to 1 TDR transfer ratio (1 from Dahl farm, 1 from Wood farm). The village of Cottage Grove has signaled its approval of the proposed subdivision in resolution 2016-03 (attached). See attached full staff report for recommended conditions regarding documentation of the proposed transfer of development rights. TOWN: Approved with the Zoning District classification of R-1 Residence instead of R-2. The approval is contingent upon a subdivision plat being approved and recorded. STAFF SUGGESTIONS: County Staff recommends approval with the following conditions: 1. The property shall be assigned the zoning district classification of R-1 Residence Zoning District. 2. The zoning is conditioned upon a maximum 15-lot/1-outlot subdivision plat being approved and recorded. 3. A transfer of development right document shall be recorded on the Dahl Farm, Section 26, and the Wood Farm, Section 35, identifying that 2 housing density rights have been used for the creation of the residential subdivision.