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The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 retention of quality agricultural lands dedicated to agricultural use in perpetuity to increase opportunities for diversified agriculture, it would be more prudent to review new change of zones under such goals or objectives. In this situation, the applicant merely seeks an extension of time to complete a project previously approved for development. Various changes in land ownership have not facilitated the timely completion of this project, and the unstable economy has battered the real estate market which, in a long run, has had a negative impact on this development. The financial markets have also been negatively impacted, and lenders are more cautious and financing more difficult to obtain. Thus, the inability to complete the project in a timely matter is by no means the fault of the applicant, as unpredictable forces cannot be foreseen. The applicant has stated that all existing conditions will be satisfied, and hopes to see the project to fruition if granted an extension of time. Agencies consulted had no major concerns on the request. The Department of Water Supply has stated that the water commitment for this project (Subdivision No. 95- 119) expired on September 30, 2006 and recommends the remittance of additional funds to effect a water commitment for the proposed subdivision. Based on the above findings, the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 95 98 is not contrary to the original reasons for approval of the change of zone. The Planning Director proposes that existing conditions in the ordinance be revised to reflect the current standard language for conditions of approval and recommends that a favorable recommendation be forwarded to the County Council. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Ordinance No. 95 98 is transmitted.