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~, Chair Marshall noted that one problem in approving the advertise- ment is that, without background information for the items listed, it is difficult to ascertain if the correct wording has been used and if the item is ready for public hearing. She asked that background information be distributed for all items that deal with policy or a change in the^~-, Ordinance. Marvin Collins agreed to comply with this request. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Chair Marshall' ' to approve the advertisement for the November 23, 1987 Joint Public Hearing as presented by the Planning Director. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3. PINEY MOUNTAIN - REVISED APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAN Collins presented for consideration a revision to the preliminary plan approval of Piney Mountain, a cluster subdivision located on Mt. Sinai Road. 0n August 18 the Soard of County Commissioners approved the pre- 1ima.nary plan for Piney Mountain Cluster Subdivision subject to e~,even conditions. Among the. conditions were the following: (4) Provide a left turn lane off Mt. Sinai Road with the final approval of Phase One. The applicant has requested that condition #4 be deleted from the approval. The Department of Transportation changed its recommendation and has said that the left turn lane on Mt. Sinai Road is no longer needed. The Administration supports the position of the Planning Board and recommends that condition #4 be removed from the approval of the pre- liminary plan for Piney Mountain Cluster Subdivision. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Administration and Planning Board recommendation. --,-~ VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 4. SUBDIVISION REGULATION AMENDMENT - SECTION IV-B-3wc-8 MARGINAL ~'' STREETS Collins presented for consideration a proposed amendment to Section IV-B-3-c- 8 of the Subdivision Regulations. The proposed amendment would specify forms of common or restricted access to lots in new subdivisions along major roads. The amendment is intended to provide more control over the number of access points created along major roads, thereby reducing conflicts between through traffic and turning vehicles. The Planning Board voiced two concerns and recommended that the pro- posed amendment be referred back to the Ordinance Review Committee far further consideration. The Administration concurs with the Planning Board recommendation. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Administration and Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. SUBDIVISION REGULATION AMENDMENT - SECTION IV-B-3-c-10 DRIVEWAYS Marvin Collins presented for consideration a proposed amendment to Section IV-B-3-c-10 in the Subdivision Regulations. This Section is a new paragraph which would place restrictions on the number and location of driveways that will be allowed in new subdivisions. The amendment is in- tended to provide more control on the number and location of driveways along major roads, thereby reducing the number of conflicts between through traffic and turning vehicles, and maintaa.n the safety and traffic carrying capacity of major roads. The Planning Board recommended approval of the proposed amendment with minor revisions to clarify the meaning of the amendment. The Admin-