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