agency might be in a better position to take ownership of a parcel, especially if the parcel ties in <br /> with land the agency already manages. It may be logical for another agency to acquire the parcel <br /> if they are already experienced with and staffed to manage similar parcels. <br /> Other Issues <br /> The parcel may be used iww,staag land banking. Such an acquisition may be used <br /> ckoffset devel~c 'meft. anothe 'etratid :parce a jhus the acquired parcel could replace the <br /> developed parcel, with enhancement if needed. <br /> One method to obtain preservation of land which is well suited for conservation, but is in private <br /> ownership and subject to development, wg1.4,0gp,:rectiiireideyolopmentsetbacksfoThese setback <br /> requirements would prevent development within a specified distance from an identified <br /> conservation feature, such as a creek. A drawback is that property owners may violate the <br /> setback requirements. Thus;isomelform 0? governmentownership.would;seen >tgAf f rye bp, st <br /> protectioiifor t ieieareas. <br />