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3 23 <br /> individual wells and septic systems for sewage <br /> disposal. House and driveway locations are shown <br /> on each lot. <br /> Eight (8) acres of common open space are reserved <br /> adjacent to the existing ponds and along the <br /> creeks at the subdivision entrance. The open <br /> space includes the dams for the ponds and will be <br /> deeded to and maintained by a homeowners' <br /> association. <br /> Because Dairyland Road is a collector, a 30-foot <br /> land use buffer is required adjacent to the <br /> right-of-way. A waiver of additional planting <br /> requirements in the buffer has been approved by <br /> the Planning Director. <br /> Green Rise Road is proposed as a Class B private <br /> road. The applicant's private road justification <br /> and the Staff's evaluation are attachments to <br /> these minutes on pages The private <br /> road is justified through larger lots, larger <br /> setbacks, common open space, and restrictive <br /> covenants. <br /> The Concept Plan for Maple View II was reviewed <br /> by the Planning Board on July 18, 1994. The <br /> Preliminary Plan is very similar to the Concept <br /> Plan which was approved with a Class B private <br /> road. <br /> The Planning Staff recommends approval of the <br /> Preliminary Plan for Maple View II with a private <br /> road built to Class B standards and subject to <br /> the conditions contained in the Resolution of <br /> Approval (an attachment to these minutes on ' <br /> pages ) . <br /> Rosemond asked for clarification of the 8 acres <br /> of open space along the stream. Cameron responded <br /> that the right side of the entrance, the south <br /> side of the stream and the area where the stream <br /> goes under Dairyland Road and the west side of <br /> the ponds are designated as open space. There is <br /> also a pedestrian easement connecting the private <br /> road to the open space that is dedicated to the <br /> Homeowners' Association. <br /> Bob Hartford, agent for the Nutter family, stated <br /> that the family is very sensitive to the concern <br /> for more open space. The property could have <br /> been developed at a higher density; however, the <br /> family intends to remain on the parts of the farm <br /> not being developed and truly have a respect for <br />