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12 <br /> minutes on page <br /> The proposed amendment was presented for public <br /> hearing on August 22, 1994 . No comments were <br /> received. <br /> The Planning Staff recommends approval of the <br /> proposed amendment. <br /> Burklin asked what radius is allowed for Class B <br /> or C roads. Willis responded 125' . <br /> Rosemond asked if the 125 ' was to address the <br /> safety issue. Willis responded that was the <br /> reason for the meeting with the Orange County <br /> Fire Marshall and EMS. The radius for State <br /> Roads is 150 ' . For private roads, which would <br /> have lower speeds, the minimum radius is 125 ' . <br /> Some roads make a ninety degree turn and that can <br /> be safely made. The specific criteria address <br /> safety concerns. <br /> Rosemond asked if there was a number below which <br /> Staff would not consider safe. Willis responded <br /> there is not a specific number proposed; it is a <br /> matter of EMS reviewing for safety concerns. At <br /> some point, additional lots would require <br /> upgrading to a public road. EMS review and <br /> support would be required before proposing any <br /> reduction in the curve radius. <br /> Waddell noted that the greatest problem for fire <br /> trucks is narrow driveways with trees very close <br /> to them. <br /> Willis stated that it is also possible that a <br /> reduction in curve radius would be needed in a <br /> relatively flat area, if property ownership <br /> constrains changing the location of the easement. <br /> MOTION: Barrows moved approval of Planning Staff 's <br /> recommendation. Seconded by Burklin. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. <br /> AGENDA ITEM #10: MATTERS HEARD AT PUBLIC HEARING <br /> (5/5/94, 5/23/94, 6/30/94) <br /> This item was not considered due to the number of <br /> development applications and public hearing items on <br /> the agenda. The item will be considered at the <br /> Planning Board's October 11, 1994 Long-Range <br /> Meeting. <br />