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M iii. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on -site environmental conditions and features, and that protect the natural resources, cultural resources, and community character; iv. Transportation Goal 3: Integrated land use planning and transportation planning that serves existing development, supports future development, and is consistent with the County's land use plans which include provisions for preserving the natural environment and community character. STAFF COMMENT: Given existing development in the area, both on lots within and external to the Triple Crown subdivision, it is doubtful the County would have required a stub -out on Whirlaway Lane to an adjacent property. Please note that, while not part of this review, staff did require Triple Crown Drive to provide access to an adjacent 100 acre parcel to the south. The County approved a Major Subdivision, specifically Triple Crown Farms, in 2014 utilizing this roadway as the primary means of ingress /egress. b. The existing roadway abuts Triple Crown Drive. In accordance with Section 7.8.1 (B) of the UDO, staff has determined there are no access management plans for this area and the addition of Whirlaway Lane for State maintenance purposes should not have an impact on future studies or transportation planning efforts. c. As required by Section 7.8.1 (C) of the UDO, staff has determined the proposal complies with County regulations requiring a coordinated street system while protecting exiting natural features. In staff's opinion, the road should not be extended any further east or north given existing topography, development on various parcels, and potential harm to identified water bodies.. d. As required by Section 7.8.2 of the UDO, staff has determined the road has been re- developed in accordance with established NCDOT minimum roadway standards and can be accepted for maintenance purposes. e. The lots along Whirlaway Lane cannot be further subdivided without going through the major subdivision process as detailed within the UDO. The various properties are still bound by the Declaration of Development Restrictions and Requirements recorded for each individual phase of the project. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct financial impact to the County associated with this item. NCDOT will incur additional maintenance responsibilities and costs. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1) Make an affirmative finding that the re- development of Whirlaway Lane into a public road is consistent with the provisions of Section 7.8.1 and 7.8.2 of the UDO as recommended by staff; and 2) Recommend sending the application to NCDOT for addition to the State Maintained Secondary Road System.