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14 <br /> 4 <br /> 5. The site is already developed to 100% of the capacity which could be achieved after <br /> approval of the subdivision and some or all of the non-conforming aspects of existing <br /> development on the site will be made more conforming as a result of the proposed <br /> subdivision, and all conforming aspects of the development will remain conforming. <br /> (Not applicable.) <br /> 7. There is only one subdivision road proposed. Its length does not exceed 350 feet. It serves <br /> no more than five lots. Its grade does not exceed nine percent. The land being subdivided <br /> is not connected to or is part of another subdivision required to be served by public roads. <br /> In addition, the average lot size within the subdivision is at least 40,000 square feet. <br /> (Not applicable.) <br /> EVALUATION SUMMARY: The proposed private roads are justified through lower density, larger <br /> setbacks, and protection of natural features through open space dedication. In addition, the subdivision is <br /> located in a protected watershed where disturbance should be minimized. Planning Staff recommends that the <br /> proposed roads be approved as Class A private roads. <br />