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c ► b. The retention and/or provision of landscaping and use of 12 clustering of dwelling units to screen the view of the subdivision from public roads, maintain a wooded or forested character, maintain scenic views, or preserve wildlife, botanical, historic, archaeological and/or recreation sites; and/or (Existing trees will be preserved. The proposed road is partially located in an open field to minimize clearing. The trees along Morrow Mill Road will screen the subdivision.) C. The preservation of site features which directly enhance the special or unique cultural, historical, archaeological or biological characteristics of the immediate area. (No known special or unique features are evident"this site.) 2. The number, location and/or size of lots to be located in the subdivision are such that, even if constructed to State standards, the streets would not be accepted by the State for maintenance due to density or other State requirements. (Once four homes are occupied, the subdivision will meet NCDOT density requirements. ) 3. Recreation and/or open space areas, including lands containing significant botanical, wildlife, historic and/or archaeological sites, are to be dedicated and/or preserved through restrictive covenants in amounts significantly greater than required by standards for recreation/open space dedication. (There are no recreation/open space areas designated.) 4. Significantly larger than required stream buffers and lot sizes, and/or other design features are proposed as part of a subdivision to be located in a Protected Watershed as designated on the Orange County Comprehensive Plan to reduce the amount of impervious surface and cause infiltration of storm water runoff to prevent the pollution of water supply reservoirs. (The subdivision is not in a designated protected watershed. The road is designed with minimal length to provide adequate access without excessive clearing and grading.)