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21 <br /> f <br /> (The proposed subdivision is located in the Cane Creek Watershed where <br /> the maximum density is one unit per two(2]acres. The average lot size <br /> proposed is 4.6 acres. Restrictive covenants have been submitted to <br /> establish building envelopes to control placement of structures.) <br /> b. The retention and/or provision of landscaping and use of <br /> clustering of dwelling units to screen the view of the subdivision <br /> from public roads and/or maintain a wooded or forested <br /> character, maintain scenic views, or preserve wildlife,botanical, <br /> historic, archaeological and/or recreation sites. <br /> (Restrictive covenants will limit building sites to wooded areas to <br /> maintain rural character. In addition, open space is proposed adjacent to <br /> the creek and the abandoned farm structures to protect natural and visual <br /> resources. Most of the subdivision will not be visible from Mebane Oaks <br /> Road.) <br /> c. The preservation of site features which directly enhance the <br /> special or unique cultural,historical, archaeological, or biological <br /> characteristics of the immediate area. <br /> (The proposed larger lots, restrictive covenants common open space, and <br /> the private gravel road will help retain the scenic quality found along <br /> Mebane Oaks Road.) <br /> 2. The number, location and/or size of lots to be located in the <br /> subdivision are such that, even if constructed to State standards, the <br /> streets would not be accepted by the State for maintenance due to <br /> density or other State requirements; <br /> (If built to State standards a minimum of five lots is required for Dairy <br /> Ridge Road to be accepted by the State for maintenance. Tom's Creek <br /> Court must access four lots. Refer to the Staff response regarding density <br /> requirements on page 1) <br /> 3. Recreation and/or open space areas, including lands containing <br /> significant botanical,wildlife, historic and/or archaeological sites, <br /> are to be dedicated and/or preserved through restrictive covenants in <br /> amounts significantly greater than required by standards for <br /> recreation/open space dedication. <br /> (Approximately 1&.2 acres of common open space are proposed adjacent <br /> to the creep the former farm complex, and around the subdivision <br /> boundary.) <br />