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13 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 University Lake Protected Watershed where 2-acre lots may be created from lots which existed as of 1012189. The purpose of the subdivision is to divide property among heirs of Golden Holman's estate,therefore, larger lots were not an option for the applicant. Larger setbacks are not meaningful or necessary because the house locations are limited to the sites shown on theplat.) 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. (The forested character of the site will be maintained because the placement of houses and driveways is limited to the locations shown on the plat.) c. The preservation of site features which directly enhance the special or unique cultural,historical, archaeological,or biological characteristics of the immediate area. (Tice subdivision as proposed will include the existing residences and will extend the existingprivate road As a result, the character of the site will be very similar to pre-development conditions.Proposed houses and driveways have been located to make the best use of sewage disposal sites and to minimize grading and impervious surface.) 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; (If built to State standards a minimum offrve lots must be occupied for the road to be accepted by the State for maintenance. Refer to the Staff response regarding density requirements on page 1.However, the applicant may not be able to obtain public dedication of right-of-way from the proposed subdivision out to Old School Road) 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.