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1'~~ Page 2 Emily Cameron August 3, 1998 B. Problems with the proposed plans as submitted: Other than the items already discussed, there are several problems with the plans and NCDOT maintenance. Because there aze so many, I will just list the items here and I would recommend a meeting to discuss this in more detail. 1. NCDOT minimum roadway design for a subdivision does not address the issues of bike lanes and/or street pazking. Therefore, if it is the county's intent to have either or both of these items, the standard cross section will not be acceptable. Please advise us of your intent. 2. NCDOT minimum standards on a curb and gutter cross section is 35' B to B on all collector type roadways. This minimum design would effect Lawrence Pazk Ave., Vandalia Way, Branning Dr., Lori Dr., and possibly Brasfield Dr. 3. Several of the other roadways do not meet the state's minimum design guideline. Example: Vandalic Way has a minimum centerline radius of 175' when NCDOT requires 230'. To avoid addressing many of these issues, the developer has stated that any roadway not meeting NCDOT requirements will be maintained by the homeowner's association. Currently, none of the roadways meet the standazds. Will the homeowners maintain all of the roadways? 4. The typical section shows a 3' curb, however, if you add the number up shown on the plans the total would be a standazd 2'6" curb. The developer TIA refers to a mountable curb. NCDOT has not approved any non standard curb for this site. 5. NCDOT is concerned about the proposed recreational space that does not provide pazking. We would recommend the developer provide parking for the Pocket Park and the Tot Lot. According to the correspondence, the developer appears to have met the minimum county requirements for all recreational areas, however, the county ordinance was not written to accommodate an urban design subdivision. Therefore, we would recommend the developer exceed the minimum pazking rather than meet the minimum. As for the parking at lot 244, the current pazking lot is unacceptable. The pazking lot needs to be designed so there is a single point of entrance and exit. The developer will not be allowed to have a wide opening area for the parking lot. The pazking lot at the play fields needs to be redesigned so it is a single driveway off the cul-de-sac and not as an extended roadway. 6. All intersections should have a minimum 100' tangent before starting any curve. This requirement effects Bellingham PIace & Lawrence Pazk Ave., Lori Drive 8t Dunston Way, Brasfield Drive & Lawrence Park Ave. 7. The turnaround at Lawrence Park Ave. and Brasfield Dr. are outside of the proposed right of way. Additional right of way is needed in these areas. 8. Sheet C-6 shows that the storm drainage will be designed to a minimum Q10 when NCDOT requires a minimum Q25. At this time, the drainage system has not been reviewed due to a lack of information. 9. Sheet C-4 shows water and sewer under the roadway without taps to each lot. NCDOT will require all utilities out of the roadway. Some consideration may be allowed if all taps are installed at the time of construction and before any pavement is placed. 10. Sheet C-6: The developer will need to provide temporary tum azound at the end of each street during the phases. This becomes important for roadway addition and maintenance during the time of construction and between phasing periods. 11. Bus stops are shown on the proposed plans where there is a turn lane. Typically, there is a problem with adding a bus stop in these areas due to right of way issues. We would recommend the developer design and provide prove that right of way will not be a problem for the proposed site. Furthermore, who will maintain the bus stop and the shelters if this site is out in the county?