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Ti- — D 8 086 require access to major highways other than through individual driveways . As examples, marginal access streets could be designed which funnel subdivision traffic to a common entrance/exit or access to a side street of lower classification (and away from major highways ) could be required. The Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments . Vic Knight asked about a definition for major highways . Jacobs responded that this was included in Article IV-B-3-c_8 ( street classified as arterial or collector) . Ann Joyner asked about the guidelines in the reviewing of driveway applications . Kirk • responded that the previous ordinance _provision reegarding to heavily traveled street has been changed to a heavily traveled street classified as arterial or collector and basically "heavily traveled" would be a judgment call on the part of Planning Staff, Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners • but it would be a street classified as arterial or collector. .Joyner continued asking the criteria for access location of the driveway. Kirk responded that the possibility of common driveways would be considered, marginal access street parellel to the arterial or collector street or reverse frontage. Each subdivision would be reviewed for driveway access on an individual basis. Josephine Barbour expressed her opposition to shared driveways. - - Hartwell moved, seconded by Marshall, to refer this item to the Planning Board for recommendation to the Commissioners on April 4 . Vote was unanimous. b. Private Road Standards (1) Section IV-B-3-d - Private Roads C. Comprehensive Plan (1) Section IV - Minimum Design Standards (References to "Land Use Plan" )