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` 2 <br /> The western portion of the site, especially the <br /> southwest corner, contains slopes that exceed fifteen <br /> percent. The soils in this area are shallow and may not <br /> be adequate for sewage disposal. Drainage ways as shown <br /> may also limit placement of septic systems, although <br /> stream buffers are not required. <br /> Access to the site will be provided by an entrance road <br /> joining Umstead Road in Durham County. Based on <br /> the total number of lots proposed and after examining <br /> surrounding development patterns, the Planning Staff <br /> has recommended that a right-of-way stubout be <br /> dedicated at the western boundary of the site following <br /> the southern lot line of lot 19 to allow a future <br /> connection to Pleasant Green Road when adjacent <br /> property is developed. The applicant has submitted an <br /> illustration of the proposed stubout which is included <br /> in the attachments. <br /> Refer to the attached map which illustrates the <br /> location of another proposed subdivision on the east <br /> side. of Pleasant Green Road which could provide the <br /> western end of the connecting road. The purpose of <br /> such a connection is not to create a thoroughfare, <br /> but to improve access by the Eno Volunteer Fire <br /> Department and other emergency services while also <br /> allowing easier access to the west for subdivision <br /> residents. <br /> Construction of the stubout portion of the road is not <br /> required until adjacent property is subdivided and <br /> would then be the responsibility of the owner/developer <br /> of the adjacent tract. <br /> Agency comments were solicited on the proposed <br /> subdivision and the potential for a connector road <br /> between Pleasant Green and Umstead Roads. <br /> The Durham District Office and the Graham District <br /> Office of the Department of Transportation divide <br /> responsibilities for design review, inspection, and <br /> maintenance of the subdivision roads at the county <br /> line. The roads must meet DOT specifications. <br /> Access to the proposed lots will be restricted to the <br /> new subdivision roads. Based on recommendations from <br /> Durham Transportation Planning and Orange County EMS, <br /> the Planning Staff proposes that the two cul de sacs on <br /> the north side of the entrance road, be joined to <br /> create an internal loop road. Such a connection will <br /> provide better access during emergencies. The attached <br /> illustration shows how the loop may be accomplished. <br />