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Commissioner Jacobs said perhaps staff could come up with a process of how to hold <br /> Planning Board members accountable, while allowing for the issues of life that come up, and <br /> keeps the process moving forward. <br /> Chair McKee said that sounds like a good compromise. <br /> Perdita Holtz said there is a difference between saying you have to be there and <br /> requiring a quorum to move forward. <br /> Chair McKee agreed when the public, Commissioners, and staff are all present and <br /> ready to proceed, it is frustrating to cancel a meeting simply due to the lack of a quorum. <br /> 3. Private Road and Access Standards <br /> Abigaile Pittman, Transportation and Land Use Planner, made the following PowerPoint <br /> presentation <br /> Private Road and Access Standards <br /> Purpose: To receive an update and provide guidance on options for addressing various <br /> private road access concerns. <br /> Background <br /> Addressing Private Road Access Concerns <br /> • Included in 2014 Work Plans <br /> • OUTBoard <br /> • Planning Board <br /> • 05/20/2014 — BOCC authorization to proceed <br /> • 12/09/2014 —BOCC Info Item summary of input and received approval to return with <br /> possible actions. <br /> Abstract Includes: <br /> • A review of existing private road standards; and <br /> • A grouping of possible options or action that could be pursued, grouped as follows: <br /> • Possible amendments to the UDO, including some from the Fire Council. <br /> • A report/list of items that cannot be addressed through amendments to the <br /> UDO; and <br /> • Options for addressing emergency access for trail systems, either in or outside <br /> the UDO. <br /> Current UDO Regulations- Road Development <br /> 1) Class A <br /> • Serves 6-12 lots or dwelling units <br /> • 50 ft. right-of-way <br /> • 18 ft. travel-way <br /> • Road maintenance agreement <br /> • Property owners responsible <br /> Class B <br /> • Serves 1-5 lots or dwelling units <br /> • 50 ft. right-of-way <br /> • No standard travel-way width <br />