Agenda - 06-22-1998 - 8y - Laserfiche WebLink

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W-1 (Not applicable) 4. A proposed road is designated as an arterial or collector on an approved Thoroughfare Plan for a municipality or in the Orange County Comprehensive Plan; or (The roads are not designated as arterials or collectors) 5. The subdivision roads are part of a non - residential development consisting of office, retail, industrial, and similar businesses, each located on a separate lot. This provision shall only apply to that portion of a subdivision being developed for non- residential purposes. (Not applicable) However, private roads may be allowed in a subdivision where, in the judgment of the Planning Board and with the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, it is found that the nature and location of the subdivision with respect to other development and the Comprehensive Plan are such that a private road is justified. In determining whether to permit private roads in subdivisions, the following design features will be considered: 1. The location and design of the subdivision is such that it clearly preserves the rural character of the County through: a. The provision of lot sizes and building setback lines significantly greater than required by ordinance provisions. Compliance with this standard is assured in University Lake Watershed where a subdivision is required to provide a minimum lot size of five acres. Where the minimum required lot size is less than five acres, compliance is assured when each lot in the subdivision contains at least twice the minimum required lot size; and/or (The proposed subdivision is located in the Lower Eno Protected Watershed where the maximum density is one unit per 0.92 acre. The density proposed on the Preliminary Plan is one unit per 1.36 acres.) b. The retention and/or provision of landscaping and. use of clustering of dwelling units to screen the view of the subdivision from public roads and/or maintain a wooded or forested character, maintain scenic views, or preserve wildlife, botanical, historic, archaeological and/or recreation sites. (Most of the subdivision will not be visible from the public road The creek and wooded areas will be protected using restrictive covenants and dedicated open space.)