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5 <br /> DANNY SETTLEMYRE MINOR SUBDIVISION <br /> PARTIAL WIDTH RIGHT-OF-WAY CHECKLIST <br /> (Adopted from the Orange County Subdivision Regulations Section IV-B-3-c-2) <br /> (a) In the judgement of the Planning Board and with the approval of the Board of County <br /> Commissioners, it is found that the nature and location of the subdivision, including <br /> such considerations as topography, the surrounding area, the present and future road <br /> plans, and access by public safety vehicles, are such that a partial width right-of-way <br /> is justified; and, <br /> - The topography slopes down towards Dimmocks Mill Road. <br /> The surrounding area is single family residences and agriculture. <br /> - The proposed road is intended to serve only two lots and is approximately 325 <br /> feet in length. <br /> The subdivision regulations do not require construction of Class C private <br /> roads which serve no more than two lots. A driveway would be constructed, <br /> however, to provide access to lot B. The proposed right-of-way width is <br /> adequate for access by public safety vehicles. <br /> (b) The access serving the subdivision is classified as either a Class B or Class C road <br /> according to the Orange County Private Road Standards; and, <br /> The proposed private road is classified as a Class C road. <br /> (c) The right-of-way width provided is adequate to allow for the construction of a <br /> travelway, ditches, shoulders and turn-around required for the class of road serving <br /> the subdivision; and, <br /> The required improvements for a Class C road is 8 foot travelway plus approximately <br /> 4 foot shoulders and/or ditches as needed. If the road were to be constructed to <br /> Class C standards, a 30 foot right-of-way will accommodate the requirements. <br /> (d) The right-of-way width provided would allow access by the largest emergency <br /> services vehicles serving the district in which the subdivision is located; and <br /> A 30 foot right-of-way would allow access by the largest emergency service vehicles. <br /> However, roads are seldom constructed the width of the entire right-of-way. In most <br /> cases, even if a standard driveway is available, it is wide enough to accommodate <br /> emergency vehicles. <br />