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08C 8 The Board discussed volunteer fire department needs for signs on private roads. Best indicate that each volunteer fire district maps the roads in the district. Yuhasz expressed concern of old roads having problems meeting current subdivision standards. Kizer emphasized that the key standard was the legal guarantee of access over time. He noted that . even if the road is never built access is recorded for the future. Board discussed the difference between Private Roads and Driveways. Gordon noted there was a problem deciding the difference between a private road versus driveway. Smith responded this was staff's reason for asking for this change because in essence these roads do it serve as driveways. Shanklin stated that he felt the difference between a private road and a driveway is that the private road is your driveway that crosses someone else's property. He felt this was a somewhat clearer definition. There are people who live a good distance off the "main" road and do not erect a sign on what they consider their driveway. Best inquired the reasons why someone would not want a sign. Pearson responded that when a sign is posted people assume it is a public road and they would be driving down the road just out of curiosity and creating more traffic. Margison noted that the fire departments wished to have road signs. Shanklin responded that that was one concern that any road be wide enough to accommodate an emergency vehicle. Yuhasz noted that at times the driveway runs so close between buildings that a 501 easement is not possible. Shanklin. noted that the main reason for having the Private Road Standards is to be sure that there is legal guaranteed right-of-way and proper ' dimensions which allows access to all property. Shanklin stated that he felt the County should not put a sign on a private road if the owner does not want a sign.